TP12KC-D 12,000 lb Capacity Two Post Symmetric Lift PLEASE READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLATION OF THIS LIFT REV A-071213
12,000 LB. HEAVY- DUTY TWO POST LIFT WITH DIRECT DRIVE CYLINDERS TP12KC-D Heavy-duty Two Post Lift with Direct Drive Cylinders Features: SPECIFICATIONS TP12KC-D Capacity Height overall Width overall Lifting height With adapters Width between columns Drive through Arm extension Power pack Shipping weight 12,000 lbs. 165” 151 1⁄8” 5 1⁄2” - 72” 79 5⁄8” 122” 109” 37 1⁄2” - 57” 2hp 220 vac 2,235 lbs. ✦ 12,000 lb.
TUXEDO DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED WARRANTY Structural Warranty: The following parts and structural components carry a five year warranty: Columns Legs Top Rail Beam Carriages Uprights Arms Swivel Pins Tracks Overhead Beam Cross Rails Limited One-Year Warranty: Tuxedo Distributors, LLC (“Tuxedo”) offers a limited one-year warranty to the original purchaser of Tuxedo lifts and Wheel Service in the United States and Canada.
Model Number TP12KC-D Capacity 12,000 lbs. Lifting height 5.5" - 72" with adapters 79.625" Height overall 165" Width between columns 122" Drive through 109" Width overall 151.125" Arm extension 37.5" - 57" Power pack 2hp 220vac Shipping weight 2235 lbs.
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Choosing A Location • Use architects' plans when available. See Floor Layout on Page 6 for typical layout of the12000# inverted cylinder model. • Two Post Lifts require a minimum ceiling height of 3” higher than the overall height of the lift being installed. For the TP12KC-D this will be 168” (14'). • The Steel Reinforced Concrete floor must be level, have a minimum thickness of 4 inches, and retain a commercial rating of 3500 psi.
Important General Information 1. There are numerous blends and mixes and additives these days for concrete. All of these work well when used in the proper application. However, years of experience have shown that nothing beats a properly cured, steel reinforced concrete slab for this application. Another thing to watch is additives that claim to harden the concrete faster or reduce the cure time.
Carefully examine the packed unit for damage before unpacking. Any claims for damage should be filed with the freight carrier at delivery. Unbolt the package being careful to save the bolts and use them to reinstall the top caps after unpacking the lift. Place posts in bay using dimensions shown in Floor Layout (Figure 1). The bases must be square with the layout lines as shown. It is recommended that the extensions be mounted to the posts before standing them up.
NOTE: NEVER USE AN IMPACT WRENCH TO TIGHTEN ANCHOR BOLTS! Attaching The Overhead Beam and Shut-Off Bar 1. The overhead beam is attached to the extensions at the ends with eight nuts and bolts. See picture. 2. The cable sheaves must assembled onto the shafts with the spacers supplied as shown in the picture prior to attaching the overhead channel. 3.To Install the Shut-Off Bar Attach the shutoff bar and switch housing to the underside of the overhead beam.
Attaching the Air Actuator 1. Locate offside air cylinder and insert 6mm hose into PTC fitting. 2.Run air hose up and over top of column, running through top side of overhead beam and down to main side lock assembly. 3.Connect air hose to provided PTC 3-way fitting, cut to size a piece of air hose and run to main side air cylinder PTC fitting. Remaining hose will be connected from 3-way fitting to palm actuated air release button valve. 4.Attach palm valve to steel bracket on side of column. 5.
B. Install the Equalizer Cables using the Routing for the lift as shown in the picture. The cables should be taught, but no too tight. Be certain to tighten the jam nuts. Cables are routed identically the same on both columns. Cable on right is routed down and around the sheave then up and over the overhead beam. Then routed down to the top of the carriage. Be sure cables are seated securely on the sheaves.
Power Unit Placement and Connection of the Hydraulic Hoses 1. Remove the power unit from the box and locate the mounting hardware. For easy mounting, place two bolts through the middle slots on the power unit mounting plate and start the nuts on them. Then lift the unit up and slide the unit into position while guiding the bolts into the slots on the bracket from the top. Install the other two bolts and tighten securely. 2. Install longest hose first.
NOTE: DO NOT OVER-TIGHTEN THE HYDRAULIC HOSE CONNECTIONS! Attaching the Swing Arms and Arm Restraints 1. Locate the arms, arm pivot pins, and hardware. Place the arm clevis end into the clevis on the carriage. Place thrust washer on bottom side of carriage clevis. 2. Slide the pivot pins through the arms and carriage until it bottoms out. 3. Check the operation of the arm restraints. Make sure they engage and disengage properly.
Electrical Connection NOTE: WE STRONGLY RECOMMEND THAT YOU USE A LICENSED, PROFESSIONAL ELECTRICIAN TO INSTALL THE POWER TO YOUR TWO POST LIFT! Filling the Hydraulic Fluid Tank Remove the vent-cap from the top of the Hydraulic Fluid Tank attached to the Power Unit. Using a funnel, carefully pour in the Hydraulic Fluid (approximately 12 quarts) until fluid gets near the top of the tank. Replace the vent-cap.
Bleeding the System 1. Actuate the power unit and hold the button until both carriages lift off the locks. 2. Carefully loosen the bleeding screw at top end of the cylinder and allow the trapped air to escape. CAUTION! The air in the cylinders is under pressure. Protect your eyes and cover the end of the cylinder with a rag because oil may spray out of the cylinder. 3. Repeat the process for the other cylinder.
2. Position the swivel pads under the frame of the car at the proper lifting points. (To find the proper lifting points, consult the vehicle’s service manual or other approved publication.) 3. Push the up button and raise the lift until the swivel pads make contact with lifting points. 4. Check all swivel pads to make certain all adapters are making full and proper contact. NEVER go under a vehicle unless all adapters are in secure contact with the vehicle. 5.
ALL ANCHOR BOLTS SHOULD ALWAYS BE TIGHT. Check the bolts periodically and tighten if necessary to 60-90 ft.-lbs. after the bolts have been set at installation. If any of the bolts do not function for any reason, the lift should be shut down until the bolt has been replaced. EVERY SIX (6) MONTHS: 1. Make a visual inspection of all moving parts for possible wear, interference or damage. 2. Check all pulleys for proper lubrication.
TROUBLESHOOTING THE LIFT 1. Motor does not run: 2. Motor runs but lift will not raise: 3.Motor runs but lift picks up partial load only: 4. Oil blows out of breather: 5. Motor hums and will not run: 6. Lift jerks up and down: A. B. C. D. Breaker or fuse blown. Motor thermal overload tripped. Defective UP switch. Replace. Faulty wiring connections. Call electrician. E. Check the overhead shut-off bar operation. It could be faulty or stuck-thus holding the switch open. A.
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 26-1 *26-2 26-3 26-4 *26-5 26-6 26-7 *26-8 *26-9 *26-10 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 *74 Column jointings Adjust washer Upset bolt Spindle Spindle Baffle ring Pin Spring Safety ass'y Cam Pin Elbow fitting joint Pin Pin Fitting joint Cylinder Cross beam parts Bolt Washer Pole Nut Sponge bush Rubber block Carriage Hydraulic cylinder Cylinder barrel Dust ring Guide ring Fixed part for piston O-ring Piston rod Limit r
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IMPORTANT POWER UNIT PRIMING PROCEDURE THE PROBLEM: Power unit runs fine but will not pump any fluid. Step 1 – Locate the check valve, the flush plug to the left of the lowering valve. (See drawing below.) Step 2 – Using an Allen wrench and shop towel – with shop towel in place to catch fluid – loosen the check valve plug 2 ½ turns to allow it to leak. Step 3 – Push the START button for one second, then release for three seconds. Repeat these steps until unit starts pumping fluid.
