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 56 P/N 5900265 — Rev. A10 — September 2023
Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch
⚠ WARNING A BendPak 10AP Series Lift motor has no thermal overload protection.
Have the Electrician connect a motor Thermal Disconnect Switch or overload device that will make
sure the equipment shuts down in the event of an overload or an overheated motor.
⚠ DANGER Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch must be performed by a licensed,
Electrician in accordance with national and local and electrical codes. Do not
perform any maintenance or installation on the Lift without first making sure that
main electrical power has been disconnected from the Lift and cannot be re-
energized until all procedures are complete.
Running high electrical current that exceeds the motor’s full load amps (FLA) rating may result in
permanent damage to the motor.
BendPak strongly recommends you not exceed the rated duty cycle of the Lift motor.
Lubricating the Lift
Lubricate the
following with a
white lithium
grease or similar:
• All Cable
Sheaves and
Cable Sheave
Pins on both
Posts.
• The four inside
corners of both
Posts
• All Safety
Sheaves
• All Lift Arm
Pivot Points