Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Shipping Information
- Safety Considerations
- Components
- Specifications
- Installation Checklist
- Installation
- Reviewing the Safety Rules
- Gathering Your Tools
- Preparing for Electrical Work
- Reviewing the Installation Orientation
- Checking Clearances
- Selecting a Location
- Choosing a Wide or Narrow Configuration
- Installing the Safety Assemblies and Positioning the Safety Lock Cable
- Putting the Equalizing Cables into Position
- About Thread Sealants
- Identifying Hydraulic Fittings
- Routing the Hydraulic Hoses
- Creating Chalk Line Guides
- Anchoring the Posts
- Installing the Overhead Assembly and Safety Shutoff Bar
- Installing the Microswitch
- Completing the Equalizing Cables Installation
- Mounting the Power Unit
- Installing the Safety Lock Cable
- Connecting the Hydraulic Hoses
- Installing the Lift Arms
- Double Threaded Rod Installation
- Leveling
- Contact the Electrician
- Electrical Information
- Wiring the Microswitch
- Connecting the Power Unit
- Installing a Power Disconnect Switch
- Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch
- Lubricating the Lift
- Review Final Checklist Before Operation
- Leave the Manual with the Owner/Operator
- Perform an Operational Test
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Wiring Diagrams
- Labels
- Parts Drawings
- Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Store
- Maintenance Log
- Maintenance Log
10AP Series Two-Post Lifts 24 P/N 5900265 — Rev. A10 — September 2023
To put the Equalizing Cables into position:
Put both Posts either flat on the ground or elevated on a sawhorse or similar. The insides of the
Posts must be accessible, facing up.
Slide the Lift Heads away from the bottom of both Posts. Far enough to provide access to the
bottom of the Lift Post and the Post Sheave.
Reference only – do not scale.
Retrieve the two Equalizing Cables for your Lift. Each model has a specific Equalizing Cable length
as noted in the table below.
Model Part Number Equalizing Cable
Assembly Dia. and
Length
10AP 5595752 Ø10 x 10,170 mm
10AP-168 5595753 Ø10 x 11,400 mm
10APX 5595754 Ø10 x 10,790 mm
10APX-181 5595755 Ø10 x 12,005 mm
Remove the Post Sheave from the bottom of both Posts.
Illustration shows the Cable Sheave
near the bottom of the Post.
Reference only – do not scale.
NOTICE Keep the Post Sheave, Sheave Pin, and Bolt nearby; you will be re-installing them soon.










