PL-12000DP Series Parking Lift 63 P/N 5900285 — Rev. A1 — February 2023
Operational Test
BendPak recommends performing an Operational Test of your Lift with a typical Vehicle
before
starting normal usage (a Vehicle is not required, but is recommended).
⚠ WARNING To reduce the risk of property damage, personal injury, or loss of life,
NEVER
park
any vehicle on the Lift’s runways without first placing two suitable wheel chocks
behind each rear tire so that the vehicle cannot roll backward from Lift. Vehicles
parked on Lift
MUST
also be placed in Park or First Gear (Manual Transmission)
with the Parking Brake fully applied.
Performing an Operational Test will demonstrate how to operate the Lift and helps remove residual air
from the Hydraulic System.
During the Operational Test, watch the operating components and check for proper installation and
operation. For issues that continue, refer to Troubleshooting.
Note: Residual air in the Hydraulic System can cause the Lift to shake, move erratically, or
squeak; this is sometimes normal during initial use. The cause may be remaining air in the
system. If so, the condition should diminish as the Lift uses a self-bleeding system.
To perform an Operational Test:
1. Check the area around and above the Lift for obstructions; move anything that may be relocated.
2. If running the test with a typical Vehicle, drive it onto the desired Platform.
3. Press and hold Up. The selected Platform starts rising.
4. When the Platform is about a foot from the ground, release Up. The Platform stops rising.
5. Press and hold Down. The Platform starts lowering.
6. When the Platform gets to the ground, it will stop lowering automatically. Release Down.
7. Wait for one minute.
⚠ CAUTION The Power Unit’s motor is not constant duty; it cannot be run continuously.
8. Repeat the process, this time raising the Platform to the first Safety Lock.
9. If the Platform is working without shaking, moving erratically, or squeaking, there is no need to
repeat the procedure.
If the Platform is shaking, moving erratically, or squeaking, this is common during the start-up
period. Repeat the procedure one or two more times, with a one-minute break between.
10. Perform the same test with the next Platform.
11. Check the Hydraulic Fluid reservoir on the Power Unit.
NOTICE Bleeding the Hydraulic System may significantly lower the amount of Hydraulic Fluid in the
reservoir. Add additional Hydraulic Fluid, if necessary.
If there are issues that continue, refer to Troubleshooting for more information.
Final Checklist Before Operation
Make sure the following has been done before using the Lift:
• Review the Installation Checklist to make sure all steps have been performed.
• Make sure the Power Unit is getting power from the power source.
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