Full Product Manual
TROUBLESHOOTING
LIFT WILL NOT RAISE
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Air is in the oil
• Check for proper oil level. The oil level should be up to the bleed screw in the reservoir
with the lift all the way down.
• Bleed cylinders. See Installation Manual
• Oil seal damaged or cocked. Replace oil seal around pump shaft.
• Inlet screen clogged. Clean inlet screen or replace
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Cylinder is binding
• Contact Customer Service.
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Cylinder leaks internally
• Contact Customer Service
•
Lift does not raise and lower
smoothly
• Reposition vehicle for a more even weight distribution
• Check the four inside corners of the two columns for roughness. Any rust or burrs must
be removed with emery cloth.
• Lubricate the four corners with heavy duty bearing grease.
• Use a level to check the columns for vertical alignment both side to side and front to
back. Shim the columns as necessary per the Installation Instruction section of this
manual.
• Check the oil level
• Inspect that there is no air in the hydraulic lines. Bleed the hydraulic system as
described in the Installation Instruction section of this manual.
•
Lowering valve is leaking
• Contact Customer Service
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Motor runs backwards
• Check if motor is wired correctly. Compare wiring of motor to electrical diagram on
drawing.
• Check wall outlet voltages and wiring. Make sure unit and wall outlet are wired
properly.
• Contact Customer Service
•
Motor run backward under pressure
• Contact Customer Service
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Power Unit will not stop running
• Switch is damaged. Turn off power to the lift and replace switch
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Pump is damaged
• Contact Customer Service
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Pump will not prime
• Check for proper oil level. The oil level should be up to the bleed screw in the reservoir
with the lift all the way down.
• Flush release valve to get rid of. Hold release handle down and start unit allowing
possible contamination it to run for 15 seconds.
• Oil seal damaged or cocked. Replace oil seal around pump shaft.
• Replace with new part.
• Check pump-mounting bolts. Bolts should be 15 to 18 ft. lbs.
• Inlet screen clogged. Clean inlet screen or replace.
• Check wall outlet voltages and wiring. Make sure unit and wall outlet are wired
properly.
• Contact Customer Service
•
Relief valve leaks
• Contact Customer Service
•
Voltage to the motor is incorrect
• Check if motor is wired correctly. Compare wiring of motor to electrical diagram on
drawing.
• Check wall outlet voltages and wiring. Make sure unit and wall outlet are wired
properly.
• Contact Customer Service
•
The power unit does not run
• Check electrical supply breaker or fuse
• Check to see if limit switch is being contacted by a tall vehicle
• Check micro-switch and connections in motor control box
• Check voltage to the motor
• Check micro-switch and connections on the overhead switch
•
The power unit runs but does not
raise the lift
• Check the oil level
• Check that the lowering valve is not stuck open
• Check the connections and components on the suction side of the pump
•
The power unit raises the lift empty
but will not lift a vehicle
• Make sure the vehicle is not above the rated capacity of the lift
• Make sure the vehicle is positioned properly
• Clean the lowering valve by running the power unit for 20 seconds while holding the
lowering valve open
• Check the motor voltage
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