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 26 P/N 5900265 — Rev. A10 — September 2023
Reference only – do not scale.
⚠ WARNING Verify the Cylinder Clamps are positioned at the top of the Lift Head and secured.
Do not operate the Lift if the Cylinder Clamps are not secured on the
Hydraulic Cylinders.
10AP Series model numbers ending with -168 or -181 are supplied with Post Extensions that raise
the height of the Posts and allow you to raise taller Vehicles.
The Post Extensions are slipped over the top of both Posts and then bolted into place.
Reference only – do not scale.
To install the Post Extensions:
Locate the two Post Extensions and
the 4 Hex Head Bolts, 8 Flat
Washers, 4 Split-Lock Washers, and
4 Nuts. Reference the illustration
above for part numbers.
Slide one of the Post Extensions
over the top of one of the Posts.
The opening in the Post Extension
faces the inside of the Lift.
Secure the Post Extension to the Lift
Post, using the hardware listed in the
illustration above.
Slide on the other Post Extension to
the other Lift Post and secure it the
same way.










