BendPak Clearfloor 10AP - Troubleshooting

10AP Series Two-Post Lifts 71 P/N 5900265 — Rev. A6 — December 2022
Troubleshooting
This section describes how to troubleshoot your Lift.
NOTICE If your Lift is not functioning correctly, you must take it out of service until it is fixed.
Important: Replace worn, damaged or broken parts with original BendPak or BendPak
approved parts or with parts that meet or exceed the original manufacturer
specifications.
⚠ DANGER Before performing maintenance on your Lift, verify it is disconnected from power.
The Lift uses electrical energy; if your organization has Lockout/Tagout policies,
implement them before performing any maintenance. If you come into contact with
high voltage, you could be injured or killed.
Issue Action to Take
Lift becomes inoperative in a raised
position.
Verify there is sufficient Hydraulic Fluid in the reservoir.
Verify the Lift Carriages are above and clear of the Safety Locks.
Verify none of the Hydraulic Hoses are pinched or leaking.
Verify the Power Unit is getting power.
Make sure the Lift is not overloaded. Make sure the load on the Lift is
balanced.
Contact
bendpak.com/support
. or by phone at
(800) 253-2363
x196.
Arms move erratically or squeak when
in use.
Move the Lift Arms up and down a few times to flush any residual air
from the Hydraulic System.
Offside Lift Head will not lower. See broken Safety Cable procedure below.
Lift does not stay up. Make sure to leave the Lift engaged on its Safety Locks.
Check for Hydraulic Fluid leaks.
Vehicle on Lift not level. Make sure Lift is engaged on Safety Locks at the same height. Make
sure the Safety Locks in both Posts are engaged.
If either condition is not met, carefully lower the Vehicle back down to
the ground and raise it again.
Motor not running. Check connection to power source; make sure it is plugged in and the
appropriate voltage.
Check wiring diagram on Power Unit.
Hydraulic Fluid is dirty. Replace the dirty Hydraulic Fluid with clean, approved ATF fluids, such
as Dexron III, Dexron VI, Mercon V, Mercon LV, or comparable.
Lift makes odd noises. Lubricate hinge points using white lithium grease.
If you continue to have issues with your BendPak 10AP Series Lift, take the Lift out of service, then
contact your dealer or BendPak Support at bendpak.com/support, via email at
support@bendpak.com, or by phone at (800) 253-2363 ext. 196.