Installation Guide

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RAISING A VEHICLE
With Lift in the fully lowered position, carefully drive or push vehicle (Lawnmower or ATV) onto
Platform until relatively centered. Then, set parking brake.
NOTE: Ensure wheels are positioned on the Platform Frame only. Aluminum Decking is not
designed to be load bearing.
Depress the “up” button and the vehicle will rise. Raise the vehicle until it is near the ceiling of the
garage.
BE CAREFUL NOT TO RAISE THE VEHICLE SO HIGH THAT IT STRIKES THE CEILING! BE
AWARE OF ANYTHING THAT PROTRUDES FROM THE CEILING, LIKE LIGHTBULBS, GARAGE
DOOR OPENERS OR DOOR TRACKS. IT IS VERY HELPFUL IF YOU HAVE A SPOTTER ON A
LADDER TO TELL YOU WHEN YOU ARE NEAR THE CEILING FOR THE FIRST LIFT!
When the vehicle is in the correct position, it is useful to mark the
position of the carriage relative to the column with two pieces of
electrical tape or a felt tip marker. When you make future lifts, all you
have to do is operate the lift till the reference marks line up, and you
will know that the vehicle is in the right position. If you alternate
vehicles that you will lift, you will need a separate set of reference
marks for each. The higher you lift the raised vehicle, the more
headroom you will have to enter and exit the one you park
underneath.
MISCELLANEOUS
It may be useful to spray paint the ends of the Platform with a bright
fluorescent color to help catch your eye and avoid head bumps,
while the lift is in the raised position.
The hydraulic oil should be replaced every two years, and the inside
corners of the lift leg should be re-greased with a general-purpose
axle grease every year, or as it becomes apparent that it needs it.