Use and Care Manual
Table Of Contents
- HD-9 Manual
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Shipping Information
- Safety Considerations
- Components
- Specifications
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Installation Checklist
- Installation
- Being Safe
- Using Tools
- Planning for Electrical Work
- Selecting a Location
- Checking Clearances
- Deciding the Lift Orientation
- Creating Chalk Line Guides
- Unloading and Unpacking
- Moving the Posts into Position
- Installing the Crosstubes
- About Safety Locks
- Installing the Ladders and Top Cap
- Raising the Crosstubes
- Securing the Ladders
- Removing the Sheaves
- Installing the Runways
- Installing the First End of the Flex Tube
- Routing the Lifting Cables
- Working with Compression Fittings and Tubing
- Installing the Air Lines
- Installing the Return Line
- Hydraulic Fluid Contamination
- About Thread Sealants
- Installing the Hydraulic Hose
- Installing the Power Unit
- Filling the Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir
- Installing the Second End of the Flex Tube
- Installing the Pushbutton Air Valve
- Connecting the Return Line
- Connecting the Hydraulic Hose
- Contacting the Electrician
- Connecting the Power Source
- Installing a Power Disconnect Switch
- Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch
- About Effective Embedment
- Anchoring the Posts
- Final Leveling
- Installing Accessories
- Lubricating the Lift
- Bleeding the Hydraulic Cylinder
- Test the Lift
- Final Checklist
- Outdoor usage
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Wiring Diagrams
- Labels
- Parts Drawings
- Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Store
HD-9 Series Four-Post Lifts 3 P/N 5900123 — Rev. M1 — March 2020
Table of Contents
Introduction 3 Operation 68
Shipping Information 4 Maintenance 71
Safety Considerations 4 Troubleshooting 73
Components 6
Wiring Diagrams 74
Specifications 8 Labels 76
FAQs 11 Parts Drawings 79
Installation Checklist 12 ALI Store 91
Installation 13
Introduction
This manual describes the following ALI- and CE-certified Four-Post Lifts:
• HD-9ST. Four-Post Lift with an overall width of 100.25" (8.4 feet), raising Vehicles up to 9,000 lbs
(4,082 kg).
• HD-9STX. Has the same overall width as the HD-9ST but with
higher rise
and
extended
length
.
• HD-9. Four-Post Lift with an overall width of 110.25" (9.2 feet), raising Vehicles up to 9,000 lbs
(4,082 kg).
• HD-9XL. Has the same overall width as the HD-9, but with
extended length
.
• HD-9XW. Has the same overall width as the HD-9, but with
higher rise
and
extended
length
.
This manual is mandatory reading for all users of the HD-9 Series, including anyone who installs, uses,
maintains, repairs, or wants to know more about them.
⚠ DANGER Use care when installing, operating, maintaining, or repairing this equipment; failure to
do so could result in property damage, product damage, injury, or (in very rare cases)
death. Make sure only authorized personnel operate this equipment. All repairs must
be performed by an authorized technician. Do not make modifications to the unit; this
voids the warranty and increases the chances of injury or property damage. Make
sure to read and follow the instructions in this manual and on the labels on the unit.
Keep this manual on or near the equipment so that anyone who uses or services it can read it. If you
are having issues, refer to the Troubleshooting section of this manual for assistance.
Technical support and service is available from your dealer, on the Web at bendpak.com/support,
by email at support@bendpak.com, or by phone at (800) 253-2363, extension 196. You may
also contact BendPak for parts replacement information at (800) 253-2363, extension 191; please
have the model and serial number of your unit available.










