Installation Guide
Table Of Contents
- D4-9 Manual
- Table of Contents
- Introduction
- Shipping Information
- Safety
- Additional Product
- Components
- Specifications
- Installation Checklist
- Installation
- Safety Rules
- Using Tools
- Clearances
- Usable Area
- Selecting a Location
- Planning for Electrical Work
- Unloading and Unpacking
- Selecting your Power Post Location
- Creating Chalk Line Guides
- Moving the Posts into Position
- Installing the Crosstubes
- Raising the Crosstubes
- Installing the Runways
- About Safety Locks
- Installing the Safety Lock Release Mechanism
- About the Pivot Pieces
- Installing the Top Caps
- Routing the Lifting Cables
- Installing the Safety Covers
- Installing the Power Unit
- Installing the Flex Tube
- Hydraulic Fluid Contamination
- Installing the Hydraulic Hose
- Working with Compression Fittings and Tubing
- Installing the Return Line
- Contacting the Electrician
- Connecting to a Power Source
- Adding Hydraulic Fluid
- Installing a Power Disconnect Switch
- Installing a Thermal Disconnect Switch
- About Embedment
- Anchoring the Posts
- Final Leveling
- Installing Accessories
- Lubricating the Lift
- Performing an Operational Test
- Final Checklist Before Operation
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Troubleshooting
- Wiring Diagrams
- Labels
- Parts Drawings
- Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) Store
D4-9 / D4-9X Four-Post Lifts 12 P/N 5900251 — Rev. A— October 2020
Installation
The installation process includes multiple steps. Perform them in the order listed.
Read the entire Manual
before
beginning the install; this gives you a better understanding of the
installation and operation requirements.
⚠ WARNING
Only use the manufacturer-supplied parts that came with your Lift
. If
you use parts from a different source, you void your warranty and compromise the
safety of everyone who installs or uses the Lift. If you are missing parts, visit
dannmar.com/support or call (877) 432-6627.
Safety Rules
While installing this equipment, your safety depends on proper training and thoughtful operation.
⚠ WARNING Do not install this equipment unless you have automotive Lift installation training.
Always use proper lifting tools, such as a Forklift or Shop Crane, to move heavy
components. Do not install this equipment without reading and understanding this
Manual and the labels on the unit.
Only fully trained personnel should be involved in installing this equipment. Pay attention at all times.
Use appropriate tools and lifting equipment. Stay clear of moving parts.
BendPak recommends referring to the ANSI/ALI ALIS Standard (R2015) Safety Requirements for
Installation and Service for more information about safely installing, using, and servicing your Lift.
⚠ WARNING You
must
wear OSHA-approved (publication 3151) personal protective equipment
at all times
during installation: leather gloves, non-skid steel-toed work boots,
eye protection, back belts, and hearing protection are
mandatory
.
Using Tools
You may need some or all of the following tools:
• Rotary hammer drill
• ¾ inch carbide bit (conforming to ANSI B212.15)
• Hammer and crow bar
• Four-foot level
• Open-end wrench set, SAE and metric
• Socket and ratchet set, SAE and metric
• Hex key wrench set
• Medium crescent wrench, torque wrench, pipe wrench
• Chalk line
• Medium-sized slot screwdriver and needle-nose pliers
• Tape measure (25 feet or above)
• Forklift, Shop Crane, or heavy-duty Rolling Dolly
• 12-foot ladder