The Performance Tool Multi-Purpose Lift (Item Number W41035) is a robust lifting device designed for various applications, offering a substantial 1,500 lb. capacity. This owner's manual provides comprehensive instructions for assembly, operation, and maintenance, emphasizing safety throughout.
Function Description:
The Multi-Purpose Lift is primarily a lifting device, intended to raise loads for maintenance, repair, or storage. It features a hydraulic ram system operated by a foot pump, allowing for controlled lifting and lowering. The lift is equipped with a safety bar and safety latches to secure the load in a raised position, preventing accidental lowering. Universal tie-downs are included to further stabilize the load on the lift surface. The detachable handle and 360° casters, along with steel wheels, facilitate maneuverability when the lift is not under load or when moving a lowered load. Leveling bolts are provided to fix the unit to the ground and prevent movement during lifting, though they are not intended as stabilizers.
Important Technical Specifications:
- Item Number: W41035
- Capacity: 1,500 lbs. (Note: Maximum Load specified in "Specifications" is 1,250 lbs., indicating a potential discrepancy or a recommended operational limit below the stated capacity).
- Lift Range: 4-3/4 inches to 16-1/2 inches.
- Clearance: 4-3/4 inches.
- Dimensions (without handle): 36 inches (length) X 15-1/2 inches (width) X 15-2 inches (height).
- Load Surface Dimensions: 13-1/4 inches (length) X 14-1/2 inches (width).
- Hydraulic Fluid: SAE 10 hydraulic fluid recommended for refills.
Usage Features:
The lift incorporates several features for ease of use and safety:
- Load Surface Pad (1): Provides a stable and potentially non-marring surface for the load.
- Safety Bar (2): Engages with safety latches to prevent accidental lowering of the lift when raised.
- Hydraulic Ram (3): The core lifting mechanism, powered by the foot pump.
- Detachable Handle (4): Allows for easy positioning and maneuverability of the lift.
- Foot Pump (5): Enables hands-free operation for raising the lift.
- Leveling Bolts (6): Used to secure the lift to the ground, preventing movement during operation.
- 360° Casters (7) and Steel Wheels (8): Provide mobility for the lift.
- Ram Support (9): Connects the hydraulic ram to the lifting arms.
- Safety Latch (10): Secures the safety bar in place.
- Universal Tie Downs (8): Four tie-downs with vinyl-covered hooks, cam buckles, and loop straps are included to secure the load to the lift's anchors, preventing movement and scratching of the lifted item.
- Lowering Mechanism: A valve release lever on the hydraulic ram allows for controlled lowering. The manual specifies that if the safety bar is engaged, the jack must be raised slightly higher to disengage the safety lever before lowering.
- Leveling Bolts for Stability: Before lifting, the leveling bolts should be turned clockwise until the wheels nearest them are slightly off the ground, ensuring a stable base.
Maintenance Features:
Regular maintenance is crucial for the longevity and safe operation of the Multi-Purpose Lift:
- Hydraulic Fluid Check: The hydraulic fluid level should be checked regularly when the jack is in the fully down position, and refilled with SAE 10 hydraulic fluid up to the bottom of the oil fill plug.
- Part Inspection: Regularly check for loose, worn, or damaged parts.
- Part Replacement: Replace worn or damaged parts with genuine Performance Tool® replacement parts.
- Professional Repairs: Only qualified personnel should perform repairs.
- Cleanliness and Lubrication: Keep the lift dry and clean, and lubricate moving parts periodically.
- Fastener Check: Ensure all nuts and bolts are snug but do not bind moving parts.
- Troubleshooting Guide: The manual includes a troubleshooting section for common issues like "WILL NOT LIFT LOAD," "WILL NOT HOLD LOAD," "WILL NOT LIFT TO FULL HEIGHT," and "PUMP FEELS 'SPONGY'," offering solutions such as checking fluid levels, purging air from the system, and seating valves.
Safety Guidelines:
The manual strongly emphasizes safety, with warnings about reading and understanding all instructions, avoiding operation while fatigued or under the influence, maintaining proper footing, and dressing appropriately to avoid entanglement with moving parts. It explicitly states that the lift is a lifting device only and the load must be supported by the safety bar and other appropriate devices immediately. Overloading the lift beyond its rated capacity (1,250 lbs.) is strictly prohibited. The lift is designed for use on hard, level surfaces only. Crucially, users are warned NEVER to attempt to raise the lift while tie-downs are attached to the load. The leveling bolts are for fixing the unit, not for stabilization. The safety levers must be engaged when the load is raised, and the load must be properly balanced and secured with the included straps before lifting.
Replacement Parts Available:
The manual lists specific replacement parts with their corresponding item numbers, including:
- Hydraulic Ram (W41035-1)
- Pivot Pin (W41035-2)
- Pump Pedal (W41035-3)
- Locking Pin (W41035-4)
- Handle (W41035-5)
- Steel Casters (W41035-6)
- Steel Wheel (W41035-7)
- Load Surface Pad (W41035-8)
This comprehensive manual ensures users can safely and effectively operate and maintain their Performance Tool Multi-Purpose Lift.
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