Instructions / Assembly

QuickJack Portable Car Jack 13 P/N 5900959 — Rev. H — May 2018
Setup
This section describes how to set up your QuickJack.
Tools
You need the following tools to set up your QuickJack:
• Open-end wrench set: SAE/metric
• Socket and ratchet set: SAE/metric
• Phillips screwdriver
• Wrenches: 7/16", 3/8", 5/8", 11/16", and 3/4" (or corresponding metric size) or adjustable
Tip Keep a rag handy during setup; Hydraulic Fluid sometimes leaks.
Selecting a Site
Keep the following in mind when selecting a site for your QuickJack:
• Enough space. Make sure there is adequate space for the QuickJack and the Vehicles you will
be lifting.
• Radial Shift. When you raise your QuickJack with a Vehicle on it, the geometry of the Frames
moves the Vehicle up at an angle, towards the sticker end of the QuickJack; refer to the graphic in
Unpacking. Note that radial shift is always this direction, towards the sticker end of the
QuickJack, no matter which way the Vehicle is facing.
Radial shift for SLX models can be anywhere from 11 to 13 inches; up to 15 inches for EXT
models.
Make sure to account for radial shift when choosing where to set up and use
your QuickJack.
• No overhead obstructions. Make sure your site is free of overhead obstructions such as
heaters, building supports, electrical lines, and so on.
• Level floor. Inspect the floor and check for defective concrete or asphalt. Make sure the floor is
dry, level, and has a minimum compressive strength of 500 psi.
• Power in the right place. You will need to have a power source for your Power Unit. If you are
using 110 or 220/240 VAC power, the Power Unit must be close enough to the power source for
the cord to reach.
If you are using a 12 VDC power source, the Power Unit must be close enough to the power
source for your connection method to reach. For example, if you are powering your 12 VDC Power
Unit with a Vehicle battery, the Power Unit must be within reach of the jumper cables attached to
the Vehicle’s battery.
⚠ WARNING Do not set up a QuickJack on a surface with 3° of slope or more, as this could lead
to personal injury or death. The greater the slope, the more likely the Vehicle will
become unbalanced and fall, potentially on you or others nearby.