Product Manual

P-9000LT/F Low-Rise Pit Lift 7 P/N 5900022 — Rev. A5 — February 2019
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: How much weight can the P-9000LT/F raise?
Answer: The P-9000LT/F can raise vehicles up to 9,000 pounds (4,082 kg).
Q: The P-9000LTF is “flush mount”, what does that mean?
A: It means the Base of the P-9000LT/F is installed below the surface of the concrete so that no
ramps are needed; the tops of the Platforms are flush with the concrete, so vehicles just drive
straight on. Note that sufficient concrete depth is required under the concrete cutout.
Q: The P-9000LT/F is called a “pit lift”, what does that mean?
A: It means that in addition to working great to raise vehicles in any environment, the P-9000LT/F is
optimized to hold vehicles over a pit, which you would typically find at an oil-change facility or
automotive shop. Adding a pit lift to an oil change facility lets you easily add wheel rotations and
brake service to the services you already offer.
Q: Can the P-9000LT/F be installed outside?
A: No. The P-9000LT/F is approved for indoor installation and use only.
Outdoor installation is
prohibited
. If you are still considering installing your Lift outdoors, contact BendPak Customer
Service (on the web at bendpak.com/support, via email [e-mail], or
by phone [phone]).
Q: Can I put the Console on either side of the P-9000LT/F?
A: Yes. Keep in mind that the Hydraulic Lines that come with the P-9000LT/F are long enough to
support the Console being up to 30 inches away on either side.
Q: What if I want to raise a vehicle that is slightly over the weight capacity of the Lift?
A: This is not an intended use of the product. We strongly recommend against trying to raise a vehicle
that is heavier than the rated capacity of your Lift.
Q: How many locking positions does my Lift have?
A: Four. This gives you multiple heights to which you can raise the Lift, so it is easy to find the right
height for what you are doing.
Q: What do the Safety Locks do?
A: Safety Locks use gravity and intelligent engineering to hold the Platforms up, once they are
engaged. Even if the Lift loses power, the Platforms stay where they are if they were left engaged
on a Safety Lock.
Only leave your Lift either lowered or engaged on a Safety Lock!
Q: Which end of the P-9000LT is the “front”?
A: Neither, the P-9000LT can be driven on to and off of in either direction. The standard configuration
is for the Short Ramps to be installed next to the Hinged Ramps and the Long Ramps to be
installed on the other end of the Base. This configuration creates a flat, extended Platform onto
which you drive the Vehicle to be raised. The extended Platform keeps the Vehicle flat and well
above the Platforms that raise the Vehicle, making it easy to position the Lift Blocks under the
vehicle’s manufacturer-recommended Lifting Points.
Q: The P-9000LT/F is described as “frame-engaging”, what does that mean?
A: it means the Platforms (actually, the Lift Blocks on the Platforms) contact the frame of the vehicle to
raise it. Put another way, the vehicle is
not raised by its wheels.