Full Product Manual

GrandPrix Two-Post Lifts 6 P/N 5900209 — Rev. D3 — Feb. 2020
Frequently Asked Questions
Question: What kinds of Vehicles can I Lift on my GP-7 Series Lift?
Answer: Cars, light trucks, and SUVs; up to 7,000 lbs (3,175 kg) each.
Q: How long will it take to raise or lower my Vehicle?
A: About 45 seconds, depending on what locking position you use.
Q: Does the Lift have to be anchored in place?
A: Yes. Two-post Lift posts
must be anchored. Your Lift comes with high-quality Anchor Bolts; use
only the Anchor Bolts that came with your Lift.
Q: How thick does my concrete have to be?
A: Concrete specifications are: 4.25 inches thick, 3,000 PSI, cured for a minimum of 28 days. Do not
install the Lift on cracked or defective Concrete. Anchor Bolts must be at least 6 inches from
cracks, expansion seams, or other inconsistencies in the Concrete. Do not install the Lift on
asphalt or any surface other than Concrete.
Q: Can I install my Lift outside?
A: No. GrandPrix Lifts are approved for indoor installation and use only. Outdoor installation is
prohibited.
Q: Which end is the front of the Lift?
A: To determine the front of your Lift, drive a Vehicle in straight and stop. The front of the Vehicle is
where the front of the Lift is.
Q: How long can I leave a Vehicle up?
A: Basically as long as you want, as long as the Lift is engaged on a Safety Lock. Once a Safety
Lock is engaged, gravity holds the Lift in position, so a loss of power has no effect; your Vehicle is
going to stay where you left it. Always leave your Lift either fully lowered or engaged on a Safety
Lock.
Q: How many Safety Lock positions does my Lift have?
A: Eleven, spaced every 4 inches / 101.5 mm.
Q: Does the Lift have a Front and Rear?
A: Yes and no. Because you can drive onto a two-post Lift from either opening, there is technically
no Front and Rear. However, most garages have an Approach side and a Wall side, so in that
case, the Wall side is the Front and the Approach side is the Rear.
Q: How do I know where to put the Adapters when I want to raise a Vehicle?
A: The Vehicle needs to be balanced, so you must put the Adapters (sometimes called Pads) so that
they contact the manufacturer’s recommended Lifting Points.
If you do not know where the
manufacturer’s recommended Lifting Points are on a Vehicle, you must find out
before you raise it
. Your Lift came with books that will help: Vehicle Lifting Points for Frame
Engaging Lifts shows the Lifting Points for hundreds of Vehicles. Lifting It Right includes
information about how to raise Vehicles correctly.