Instructions / Assembly

QuickJack Portable Car Jack 12 P/N 5900959 — Rev. H — May 2018
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What kinds of Vehicles can I raise using my QuickJack?
Answer: A wide variety. The two main criteria are: is the Vehicle under the weight capacity of your
QuickJack and do the QuickJack’s Lift Blocks hit the Vehicle’s factory-recommended Lifting Points? If
the answers are yes, and for most Vehicles the answers are yes, then you can raise the Vehicle on
your QuickJack.
Q: What if I want to raise a Vehicle that is slightly over the weight capacity of my QuickJack?
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 QuickJack.
Q: How many locking positions does my QuickJack have?
A: Two. We call them the First Locking Position and the Top Locking Position.
Q: Can I use my QuickJack outside?
A: Yes. In fact, your QuickJack is designed to be moved around and used in a variety of places and on
a variety of surfaces. Avoid getting your QuickJack wet and always clean and dry your QuickJack after
using it outside. Try to avoid extremes of temperature; your QuickJack is designed to be used from
20°F (-6°C) to 120°F (50°C).
Q: If I am going to move my QuickJack, do I have to take it apart?
A: We recommend disconnecting the Long Hydraulic Hoses from the front of the Power Unit. Then
move the Power Unit and the Frames/Hoses separately.
Q: Can I drive on the QuickJack Frames?
A: A Vehicle can be
above your QuickJack Frames (this is normal operation, in fact), but never
drive the tires of a Vehicle on the QuickJack frames or the Hydraulic Hoses
.
Q: What happens if I raise a Vehicle on my QuickJack but do not leave it in a locked position?
A: First, do not do this; it is a safety hazard. Second, because the QuickJack is not in a locked
position, the weight of the Vehicle will eventually lower it to the ground. Always follow this rule: if you
raise a Vehicle, engage it on a locking position or lower it back to the ground.
Q: How long can I leave a Vehicle raised on my QuickJack?
A: As long as you want,
if it is engaged on a locking position . Once your QuickJack is
engaged on one of its two locking positions, gravity holds it in place; a loss of power or leaking
Hydraulic Fluid would have no effect.
Q: Anything else I should know about my QuickJack?
A: Two things. First, do not raise your QuickJack Frames to full height with no weight. QuickJack
Frames are built to hold the weight of a Vehicle; they can get stuck at full rise if there is no weight on
them. Second, do not try to raise a Vehicle from no net rise (for example, if you lower the QuickJack
Frames to completely flat while the Vehicle’s tires are removed). QuickJack needs some space to build
up enough force to raise a load.