Unpack the power unit. At this point you can choose to mount the power unit with or
without fluid. The power unit will be easier to lift into position without fluid and can be
filled once mounted to the lift. Use the power unit mounting bolts, flat washers and lock
washers to mount the power unit. Make sure to tighten all 4 fasteners to secure the unit.
ADDING FLUID TO THE POWER UNIT
Remove the red vented filler cap, place a funnel into hole and fill the tank with one of the
following fluids: AW-32 or ISO-32 hydraulic oil. DO NOT USE DEXRON® IN THIS LIFT!
This tank will hold approximately 10.5 quarts (2.6 gallons) Fill to approximately 1” below
straight edge below filler cap as shown above. Do not over fill.
PURGIN AIR FROM CYLINDER
When pulling the cables into position air will be sucked into the cylinder, this is normal.
This air is removed on the first use. Once the motor is operated for the first time the
cable slack will be removed and on lowering down at roughly the bottom 1 foot or so the
air will be pushed out of the cylinder and into the reservoir. It is good practice to slowly
lower and this point or “throttle” the lowering lever to limit the “aeration” of the fluid as
much as possible to avoid vapor locking the motor on use.
This lift requires a 20amp circuit running on a 12 gauge wall wire or extension cord. Anything
lighter duty than this can damage the motor. Damage to the motor or components due to
underpower is not covered under the warranty.
If when attempting to operate the motor for the first time (and on a 20amp outlet) and the breaker
kicks immediately or very quickly you are likely running a GFCI on the electrical run. This GFCI
will need to be removed to allow the motor to draw the initial start up amperage required.
If when attempting to operate the motor for the first time or anytime and the motor starts clicking
or acting like it is not engaging STOP, the motor is not getting enough power. This will damage
the contact switch inside of the motor. This symptom is indicative of underpower to the motor.
Ensure you are directly plugged into a 20amp outlet (no gfci on the run) or if using an extension
cord you are using a 12amp cord at minimum, anything lighter duty can damage the motor.
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