BendPak HDS-14LSX - Raising the Crosstubes

HDS-14LSX / HDS-14LSXE Lifts 22 P/N 5900162 — April 2018 — Rev. F3
Raising the Crosstubes
You need to manually raise the Crosstubes, which makes it easier to complete the rest of the
installation tasks. Both Crosstubes need to be raised the same amount, to the same Safety Lock.
To raise the Crosstubes:
1. Using a Forklift or Shop Crane, carefully raise each Crosstube.
You probably want to raise the Crosstubes at least two feet off the ground, but it is up to you.
Many people move it up enough to work under it, which makes it easier to route the Cables,
Return Line, Air Lines, and Hydraulic Line.
Important: The Slack Safeties cannot be engaged as you continue with the installation. Because
the Cables are not in place yet, the Slack Safeties are going to engage when you
manually raise the Crosstubes. You need to disengage them after you have raised the
Crosstubes. The Primary Safeties are not impacted; they will engage normally when
you manually raise each Crosstube, which is what you want.
2. To disengage the Slack Safeties after raising a Crosstube, press the Sheave and/or the Steel Piece
(they are connected and will move together) back towards the Ladder and the back of the Post.
3. Once both Crosstubes are in position,
all Primary Safeties are engaged , and the Slack
Safeties have been disengaged, you can continue with the installation.