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(9000LBS. FLOOR PLATE STANDARD)
INSTALLATION
AND
OPERATION
MANUAL
DATE INSTALLED:
SERIAL #
(EAGLE)
Model TP -9
Twin Post Lift
IP -9 Standard Lift
Installation and
C)nprnfinn Mnmial
Insta atian Manual Contents
TP -9/1-19/O1.
Parts Check List 3
Notes about your Eagle lift ¢
Installation Instructions 510
Step 1 Measure lift area and check for defects
Step 2 Cylinder assembI_y
Step 3 Position and level columns
Step 4 Install and adjust cables, hose and floor plate
Step 5 Install anchor bolts and re -level columns
Step 6 Install power unit and short hose
Step 7 Install arms
Step 8 Install spinup pads and check height adapters
Sten 9 Electrical hook-up
Step 10 Test and adjust lift
Operation " W
Learn proper operation and recheck lift components
Maintenance Schedule
Please read and follow maintenance guide
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Troubleshooting Guide 13
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Parts check list I
IN COLUMN -
2 28'4" x 3/8" cables with four nuts and washers
2 2.5" x 36" pistons with rollers
ON TOP -
1 power unit
I "F" parts box
4 telescoping awns
1 floor plate
IN PARTS BOX -
1 71" hose
1 111" hose
4 arra pivot pins
4 truck adapter
4 spinups
12 anchor bolts
1 catalog
I small parts bag
I TP -9 instruction/operation manual
SMALL PARTS BAG -
1
6" pipe for piston
I
elbow w/ 0 -ring
1
90 EM. elbow
2
straight fittings
4
5/16" nviock nuts
4
5/16-18 nuts
4
5/16" x I" hex bolts
15
shims
1
3/4" plug
Important notes
about your Eagle lift...
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! Do not install this lift on any asphalt surface.
! Do not install this unit on any surface other than concrete conforming to
minimum specifications.
! Do not install this Iift over expansion joints or cracks. Check with building
architect.
! Do not install this lift on a second floor with a basement beneath without
written authorization from building architect.
♦ This Iift is only as good as the floor you put it on -.A good level floor is recom-
mended for proper lift operation and installation. Cement should be minimum
of 4" thick and 3,000 psi tensile strength with steel or fiber mesh reinforce-
ment.
! The lift is intended to raise the entire body of the vehicle only. Do not attempt
to lift only part of the vehicle. Improper use of this equipment could result in
damage to the lift, yourself or other property.
! The lift is intended to lift vehicles only. It is not designed to lift any person or
equipment containing persons.
All persons using this equipment should be qualified, responsible persons
and should follow the operation and safety guidelines set forth in this
manual.
! For specifications on concrete pads, please call for technical assistance.
! Improper installation can cause damage or injury. Manufacturer will assume
no liability for loss or damage of any kind, expressed or implied, resulting
from improper installation or use of this product.. Read the installation and
operation manual. in its entirety before attempting to install the lift.
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Step l Measure lift area and check area for defects
The first step to any suc.cessfuI installation is to measure the bay for correct
positioning of the lift. Measure the width of your doorway and divide it by two.
This will give you the center of your doorway. Make a mark on the floor at the
center of the doorway and measure from the side—wall to center mar'.- Note the
distance and measure the same distance from the side wall at the front of the
shop. Now snap a chalk line between the two marks --his is the center line for
your lift.
Measure 69" from the center line to each side of the center line at front and rear
of shop. Snap two more lines. These are your lift's outer dimensions (see figure
1).
NOTE.• Ifyou have less than 4" between the wall and your outer dimension,
you should move the lift over to allow for at least 4" of space. Eagle
Equipment recommends 12" between the wall and the outer dimension, but
where that is not possible, 4" is acceptable.
Now find the length of the bay minus any work benches or other equipment
and divide by two. For example, a 25' bay minus a T work bench equals a 23' bay.
The center of the lift would be equal, at 11'6" from the gara;e door and the work
bench. Draw a chalk line. Now measure 12" toward the?arage door froze the cen-
ter line. this will be point "a". Measure 12" toward the work bene: and mark this
point "b". Measure diagonally from point "a" to the opposite side 140" and make
a mark_ This will be point 'c". Measure from "b" in the same manner to find point
"d"_ Mark a chalk line horizontally, from point "a" to point "d" and t. -pis willbe
your base line. (see figure 2).
NOTE. You should have 24" between points "a" and "b" just as with "c"
and "d". If not, find the center and adjust as necessary.
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Step 2: Cylinder Assembly
Power unit side
With the column laying on the ground, slide the can -nage up far enough to
place the cylinder into the column. Be sure one cylinder port faces the cut-out
in the back of the column and the other faces up. Remove both the plactic
(square head) and the iron (allen head) plus. Remove the pin and spring flow
restrictor assembly frorn the port. Install the straight fitting into the port
facing up using teflon tape to insure a leak' -proof seal While guiding the chain,
over the roller, release the safety lock on the carriage and slide the carriage
back down to the bottom of the column.. Stand the column up and assemble
the nipple and the elbow into the rear facing port usin_z teflon tape. Be sure the
elbow is facing up when tight. (see fig. 3)
Off -side
Remove only the plactic port plug {square head). Insiail cylinder i'ollowina
instructions above. With the column laying on theo�ard ande open port
facing up, install the straight fitti�na into the cylinder port. While guiding the
chain over the roller; release the safery lock on the c2 a2t and ;fide the
carriage back down the colu= You are now ready to sand the column up.
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Step 3: Position and level columns
Examine the area where your lift is going. Check for large cracks in the floor,
expansion joints and for overhead obstructions. if either column is going to sit
across or on top of an expansion joint, you may need to move the lift to a differ-
ent location.
NOTE. • Bolt holes in the base plate should be at least 4" from any expansion
joint or large rack. You will need at Ieast 12' of unobstructed ceiling height.
Position the columns as shown in figure 3. We recommend placing the power
unit on the passenger side for ease of operation. Using a four foot level, 3/4" flat
washers and shims provided, shim the columns level, front -to -Mac's and side-to-
side.
Figure 3
b left side FRONT Power unit- ignt side
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140" i
� 24"
a Base Line d
-E— 138"
BACK
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Step4: Install and adjust cables, hose and t7oor plate
Using two people, a fork-lift or a shop crane, lift each carriage to the second or
third lock. Allow each carriage to rest on the locks and measure each side to be
sure they are at the same height. Unwrap the two large cables and separate them.
Remove the four 3/4" lock nuts and four 3/4" thin flat washers. Place nuts and two
flat washers on each carriage so they are easy to get at.
Grab an end of one of the cables and place it down into the right front hole on
the carriage (if you are facing the open end of the left column, it's the hole to the
right. and closest to you). Drop the cable end to the floor, install. a flat washer and
a 3/4" nut on the end of the cable and tighten it about two thirds of the way. Pull,
the cable back out so the end rests in the hole. Now run the cable over the top
pulley, down through the left rear corner of the carriage and under the lower left
pulley. Next, go straight across to the other side under the pulley and back up
into the back right hole. If more than two inches of threaded rod sticks up
through the hole, go back of the other side and tighten the rod as needed. Install
the opposite nut hand -tight for now. Use the same process to install the other
cable. Connect the long hose (111") to the fitting at the base of each cylinder.
Place the floor plate over the cables and hose. Line up the holes on the floor
plate with the holes in the base plates. You may need to hammer the columns in
or out to get the holes to line up. Do not move them front to back; keep the
columns even with the baseline. The floor plate holes must stay aligned with the
base plate holes during anchor bolt installation.
NOTE. Now is a good time to check everything positron of the lift, level of
columns, etc. The next step is permanent!
Step 5: Install anchor bolts and re -level columns
You will need a rotary hammer with a 3/4" carbide masonry bit (most rental
outlets carry them). Do not use a regular drill and bit!
Your floor must be a minimum of 4" thick and 2,400 psi concrete of better. Using
your rotary hammer, drill twelve 3/4" holes. Drill through the floor and hammer
the anchor bolts in half -way (install the nut and flat washer on the bolt before
placing there into the hole).
NOTE-• Be careful not to moue the columns when drilling One way to avoid
this is to drill the holes and place the bolts one -at -a -time and save the inside
hole for last.
Recheck the level of each column and place shims around or beside each bolt
and wherever there is space. Hammer the anchor bolts all the way down. Using a
torque wrench, tighten the anchor bolts to 120 pounds of torque. Recheck the
level of the columns. If the columns are off, loosen the anchors and use a pry bar
to tilt the columns and shim as needed. Retighten and check again. With all bolts
tight and the columns as close to level as you can get, you will have a good solid
installation and years of trouble-free service.
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Step 6. Install power unit and short hose
Unpack the power unit from the box and remove the wood shipping board.
Inspect the unit for damage before continuing. Remove the plastic cap from the
3/8" port on the side of the pump and install the elbow fitting found in the parts
box. Screw in the elbow until the O-ring touches the pump and the end is facing
the bottom of the tank. Then use an 11/16" wrench to tighten the locking nut and
assure_a good seal. Next use a screwdriver to pry off the I" plastic cap from the
tank. Place a funnel in the hole and fill the tank with 3.5 gallons of AW32 hydraulic
oil (INAPA part #760 is recommended). Locate the four 5/1.6" x I" bolts, four nuts
and four lock nuts in the parts box. Place the four bolts in the holes on the mount-
ing plate on the column, then place the four nuts hand -tight onto the four bolts.
Mang the power unit on the four bolts and put the four lock nuts in place to hold
them. Tighten the four nuts first, then the lock nuts.
Unpack the short hose and connect one end to the fitting at the bottom of the
column, then to the elbow fitting on the power unit.
Check all fittings to be sure they are tight, to avoid leaks?
Step 7. Install arms
Using. the swivel pins provided. mount the four swing arms onto the crosstubes.
of the carriages.
Step 8. Install spinup pads and check height adapters
Screw the four spinup pads onto the arms and test to see if they screw up and
down smoothly in the arm nut. Slip the four truck adapters over the pads to make
sure they all fit. If you have one that doesn't fit, call the service line for a replace-
ment.
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Step 9: ilectracal hook-rrp
The electrical Book -up should be done by a certified electrician. The power unit
requires 208-220 volts on a 20 amp circuit breaker. It is recommended that you
install a means of shutting down the power in close proximity to the power unit
(a twist lock plug hung from the motor will be sufficient). The motor is factory
pre -wired for proper power and rotation.
Step 10: Test and Adjust Lift
With the power properly hooked up and turned on, push the power button to
raise the lift (the cylinders will take a little while to catch up with the chain, then
the lift will begin to rise). Raise the lift as high as it will go. Pull the key ring locat-
ed near the bottom of each carriage to release the safety locks. Locate the low-
ering handle on the power unit. Pull and hold handle until the lift goes all the way
down to the floor. Continue holding handle for at least 30 seconds to allow any
air to escape from the hydraulic system. Once the lift is fully down, it's a good
idea to have someone push down on the cylinders while you hold out the lower-
ing handle. This will force out any additional air packets. You only need do this
once.
Run the lift all the way up and down two more times.'Vhile running the lift, lis-
ten to the safeties clicking. Each side should click withr, one second of each
other or simultaneously. If they are not clicking together, you can adjust the
cables to compensate by either tightening the side that is clicking first or loos-
ening the side that is clicking last. Remember not to over tighten cables --they
should be firm, much like a banjo string.
If one or both safeties are not clicking at all, you will need to adjust the safety
locks. This can be done by raising the lift until you see a bolt attached to the safe-
ty latch through the hole in the side of the column. You will also see a bolt
attached to the safety latch. Give the bolt one turn clockwise and run the lift up
and down once again. Continue this process until the safety starts to. work. If the
safeties are lacking as you lower the lift, you will need to turn the bolt counter-
clockwise in the same manner.
If you are unable to adjust the safety locks, stop using the lift and call our tech-
nical support line at 800-535-0016.
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Operdtion: Learn proper operation and recheck lift components
Swing front arms to the front and the rear arms to the rear. Pull a car into the
bay. A general rule of thumb is to stop the car with the center of the wheel base
even with the center of the columns_
Swing the four arms under the vehicle and position the pads under the appro-
priate lifting spots. Of you are not sure of the proper lifting points, you should
check the vehicle's service manual or contact the vehicle manufacturer} Adjust
the screw pads so they all hit their lift points at the same time. This will allow the
car to be level when rising.
With the pads in their proper locations and no obstructions around the lift or
vehicle, you may now press the button on the power unit to raise the vehicle.
Raise the vehicle so that the tires are only 6" off the around. Walk to the back
of the vehicle and push up and down on the bumper. The vehicle will rock, but
should not at any time lose contact with the pads. if the vehicle is bouncing off
the pads or feels at all unstable,. you should lower it back to the ground and repo-
sition the pads to balance the load. Repeat this process until the vehicle is com-
pletely stable.
When the vehicle is stable, you many raise the lift all the way to the top. listen
to safeties and adjust if necessary.
The proper operation of the lift requires that any time ,you raise a vehicle
to work on it, you must lower the lift onto the safety locks. This is done by
raising the vehicle to the desired height and lowering the lift until; stops on the
next available lock. To lower vehicle, you must first raise the lift 1/2", release the
safeties by pulling the key ring located near the bottom of each carriage. then pull
the lowering handle. If you wish to lower the lift halfway and resume work-
ins on the vehicle, you must lower the vehicle 6" below the desired height,
raise the lift again to engage the locks and then. lower the Iift onto the locks.
Never work under or near the lift without the locks engaged ---the pump is
not intended to be a load -holding device. Not using the locks will result in
premature failure of the cylinders, pump and cables—and can cause seri-
ous property damage or personal injury. Failure to heed this warning will
result in immediate termination ofyour warranty.
If you are unable to get the locks to perform correctly, call our technical
support line at 800-535-0016 immediately.
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Maintenance'
Maintenance is the key to smooth, safe operation and loner life of your lift.
Follow these guidelines on a regular basis to keep your lift running efficiently.
1. Your lift is only as good as the floor it is mounted on. Cracked or shallow con-
crete should be watched at all times- Although your floor may be thick enough
according to manufacturers specs, cracks and shallow spots can cause bolts to
loosen -and pull out of the floor. All anchor bolts should be checked and
retightened at least once a month. Loose anchor bolts and.weak cement are the
number one cause of lift failure!
2. Grease all the corners of the columns where the carriages run up and
down. The grease will do more good if you periodically clean off the old grease
to get rid of anv grit. A thin film of grease works better than thick blobs.
I You should oil the chains on your lift at least twice a year to keep them
from rusting and freezing up. Thirty -weight motor oil or motorcycle chain lube
will be sufficient.
4. All of the pulleys on your lift should be sprayed with a light oil such as
WD -40 or similar lubricant, two to three times a year.
S. You should check for cracked or warped parts regularly and re -tighten
any loose bolts.
6. Cables are an important part of your lift. They keep both sides running
equal to the other, allowing the safeties to catch together. if one side of you lift is
running ahead of the other, most likely it istime to adjust your cables. Follow this
simple procedure:
a. Raise the lift so the top of the carriage clears the chain and pulIey.
b. Notice the threaded rod and nut which stick out through the top of each car-
riage. These are your adjusting nuts.
c. You will tighten the nut on the side that is lifting ahead of the other by hold-
ing the bottom of the threaded rod with a pair of vice -grips and turning the nut
with a suitable wrench or socket_
d. Run the lift up and down and determine if you need further adjustment. If so,
repeat steps a through c.
If at any time you're not sure of the safe operation of the lift. discontinue
using it and call our technical support line for assistance.
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Troubleshooting Guide
PROBLEM
Motor won't run
Motor runs but won't raise lilt
POSSIBLE CAUSE
1. Fuse or d=it breaker.
2. Incorrect voltage to motor.
3. Wiring connections.
4. Burned out micro switch.
5. Burned out motorwingdings.
1. Motor runs in reverse direction.
2.0pen lowering valve.
3. Pump is sucking air.
4. Suction tube is off of pump.
S. Low oil level.
Motor runs, raises lift, but not vehicle 1. Motor is running an IoW voltage.
2. Debris in lowering valve.
3. Improper relief valve adjustment.
4. Overloading of lift.
Lift settles down slowiv
Lift goes uo uaeveniv
1. Debris in Check valve.
2. Debris in lowering valve.
3. Externai oil leaks.
SOLUTION
1. Replace blown We or reset &='X breaker.
2. Suppiy correct voltage to motor.
3. Check and repair or insula:-. aii conn coons.
4. Replace micro switch.
S. Replace motor.
1. Change motor rotation by revers'.,$ motor
2 Repair or replace lowerie2 s7alve.
3. Tighten all suction fine Faniiags.
4. Replace suction tube.
5. Top-0ff tank.
1. Supply correct valtage to nota.
2. Clean lowering valve.
3. Replace relief ,salve cars:t<e.
4_ Check vehicle weight c .Ear:c= :sac 7npeny;
1. Clean credo valve.
2. Chan lawerin2 valve.
3. Check for and repair any jer=ks.
1. Equalizer cables not properly adjusted. L Adjust cables according Eo mane-:.
2. Lift installed on uneven floor. 2. Shim column (net more t.an i/Z" cr adjust
spin -up pads to compensate..
Anchor bolts won't stay tight or 1. Cement thickness/strength insufficient. 1. Remove bad cement, pour new pad fpr lift per
are putting out of floor specs in manual.
2. Hales are too big for baits. 2. Relocate lid usingthe proper s c: bit, er pour
anchoring cement into holes to secure baits_
Safetv latches don't work
Cylinder whines or chatters
1. Safety not adjusted properly
2. Safety spring not connected.
3. Pias washer bent too far, squeezing
release. table.
4. Safety latch is rusted or frozen_
1. Dry or tight seal.
Oil squirts out of cyiinder vent 1. Bad seal.
1. Raise iitt until safety adjusting boa appears in
window, adjust as needed.
2. Reconnect safety spring.
3. Blend latwasher away from re!Psz cable until it
moves freely.
4. Spray penetrating oil on latch and work the latch
until it mores freely.
1. Remove cylinder vent and spray C'ura;ube or
teflon spray lube into cylinder.
1. Replace seal or cylinder.
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