Arcan ALTJ2T User manual

ALTJ2T 1 Rev: 04/14/2020
Model ALTJ2T
2 Ton Trolley Jack
For Technical Questions, Call: 1-800-879-7316
WARNING INFORMATION
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you
to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible
injury or death.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING
PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this manual prior to using the device. It is also the responsiblity of
the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to see and read. Contact Arcan®Professional Tools for a
replacement label if your jack's label is not readable. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be
read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's native language by the purchaser/owner or his designee, making sure that the
operator comprehends its contents.
THE NATURE OF HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
The use of Portable Automotive Lifting Devices are subject to certain hazards that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but only
by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is essential to have personnel involved in the use and operation of the device
who are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operation of the device and its proper use when servicing motor vehicles
and their components. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping or slipping of loads caused primarily by improperly securing loads,
overloading, off-centered loads, use on other than hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
• Read, study, understand and follow all instructions before operating this device.
• Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use jack if damaged, altered, modied, in poor condition, leaking hydraulic uid, or unstable
due to loose or missing components. Make corrections before using.
• Lift only on areas of the vehicle as specied by the vehicle manufacturer.
• Wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards (Users & Bystanders).
• Do not use jack beyond its rated capacity. Do not shock load.
• This is a lifting device only. Immediately after lifting, support the vehicle with jack stands capable of sustaining the load
before working on the vehicle.
• Never get beneath the vehicle when it is supported by the jack.
• Use only on a hard level surface free from obstructions so the jack is free to reposition itself during lifting and lowering operations.
• Center load on saddle. Be sure setup is stable before working on vehicle.
• Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack.
• Do not use any materials that may serve as risers, spacers or extenders between the stock lifting saddle and the load.
• Do not use any adaptors that replace the stock lifting saddle unless approved or supplied by the jack manufacturer.
• Do not use (or modify) the product for any other purpose than that for which it was designed without consulting the manufacturer's
authorized representative.
• Always lower the jack slowly and carefully.
• Failure to heed these warnings may result in fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT AVOIDING HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
Failure to read this manual completely and thoroughly, failure to understand its OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY WARNINGS,
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS and comply with them, and failure to comply with the METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
could cause accidents resulting in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING: Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death
or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING
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WARNING
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer
and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

ALTJ2T 2 Rev: 04/14/2020
INSPECTION
Visual inspection should be made before each use of the jack, checking for leaking hydraulic fluid and damaged, loose or missing
parts. Any jack which appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally MUST BE REMOVED
FROM SERVICE until necessary repairs are made.
SETUP
1. Grease the inside of the handle yoke so the handle will rotate freely inside the yoke. Insert the end of the lower handle all the way in the handle
yoke until it engages the release valve assembly.
2. IMPORTANT: In most cases the jack should work normally right out of the box but it is not unusual for air to get trapped in the jack’s hydraulic
system during shipping and handling. There are several symptoms of an air trapped hydraulic system which include only partial incremental
pump stroke, jack will not lift load, jack will not sustain load or pumping feels spongy under load. The following procedure will purge air from the
hydraulic system and only needs to be done if experiencing the above mentioned conditions.
a) Close the release valve by turning the handle clockwise until it stops. Now turn the handle in a counterclockwise direction two full
revolutions. Pump the jack 10 full incremental pump strokes.
b) Rotate the handle in a clockwise direction until tight and pump the lift arm to maximum height without a load. If the pumping condition has
improved, repeat steps a) and b) until all the air has been purged from the system.
CAUTION: In order to prevent seal damage and jack failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic brake fluid, or transmission oil in the jack. Use
hydraulic jack oil, a light turbine oil, Chevron Hydraulic Oil AW ISO 32 or Unocal Unax AW 150.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting to raise any vehicle, check vehicle service manual for recommended lifting surfaces.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
This is the safety alert symbol used for the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS section of this manual to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death. IMPORTANT: Before attempting to raise any
vehicle, check vehicle service manual for recommended lifting surfaces.
OPERATION
1. To raise load: Opening and closing the "Jacks" release valve is accomplished by engaging end of the handle with the release
valve. Turn the handle in a clockwise direction until tight. Position the jack under the load. Proceed to pump the handle in order
to raise the lift arm to the load. As the saddle at the end of the lift arm gets closer to the load, reposition the jack so the saddle
will contact the load firmly and the load is centered on the saddle. Make sure the saddle is correctly positioned. Raise the load to
the desired work height. Place jack stands of appropriate capacity at the vehicle manufacturers's recommended support areas
that provide stable support for the raised vehicle. DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE WHILE LIFTING VEHICLE OR PLACING OR
REMOVING THE JACK STANDS! Once jack stands are positioned, turn the handle VERY SLOWLY. Lower the load to rest on the
jack stands. Inspect the relationship between the jack stands and load to make sure the setup is stable and safe. If the setup is
not stable or safe, follow the preceding steps until corrected.
2. To lower load: Follow the procedures mentioned in "To raise load" section of the OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS in order to raise
the load off the jack stands. Once the load has cleared the jack stands, remove the stands from under the load and away from
the work area. Turn handle very slowly in a counterclockwise direction until the load is completely lowered to the ground. Once
the jack's lifting saddle has cleared the load, remove the jack from under the load. CAUTION: Keep hands and feet away from the
hinge mechanism of the jack. DO NOT CRAWL UNDER VEHICLE WHILE LIFTING VEHICLE OR PLACING OR REMOVING THE
JACK STANDS!
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
This is the safety alert symbol used for the PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE section of this manual to alert you to potential
personal injury hazards. Obey all instructions to avoid possible injury or death.
1. Always store the jack in a well protected area where it will not be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors, abrasive dust,
or any other harmful elements. The jack must be cleaned of sand, grit, oil, grease or other foreign matter before using.
2. The jack must be lubricated periodically in order to prevent premature wearing of parts. A general purpose grease must be
applied to caster wheels, front axle, elevator arm, handle base pivot bolts, release mechanism and all other bearing surfaces.
Worn parts resulting from inadequate or no lubrication are not eligible for warranty consideration. See page 4 for lubrication
instructions.
IMPORTANT: In order to prevent seal damage and jack failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic brake fluid, or transmission oil in the
jack. Use hydraulic jack oil, a light turbine oil, Chevron AW ISO 32 or Unocal Unax AW 150.

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3. Every jack owner is responsible for keeping the jack labels clean and readable. Use a mild soap solution to wash external
surfaces of the jack but not any moving hydraulic components.
4. Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use the jack if any component is cracked, broken, bent, shows sign of damage or leaks
hydraulic fluid. Do not use the jack if it has loose or missing hardware or components, or is modified in any way. Take corrective
action before using the jack again.
PROPER STORAGE
It is recommended that the jack be stored in a dry location with all wheels touching the ground on a relatively level surface.
TROUBLESHOOTING
Important: Service jacks are self-contained devices used for lifting, but not sustaining, a partial vehicular load. In accordance with
ASME PASE-2019 Load Sustaining Test: “A load not less than the rated capacity…shall not lower more than 1/8" (3.18mm) in the first
minute, nor a total of .1875" (4.76mm) in 10 minutes.” Lowering within this range is considered normal operation and is NOT a
warrantable defect.
PROBLEM ACTION
1. Unit will not lift rated load. Purge air from hydraulic system by following procedure under SETUP.
2. Unit will not sustain rated load or feels “spongy” under rated load. Purge air from hydraulic system as above.
3. Unit will not lift to full height. Purge air from hydraulic system as above.
4. Unit will not lower completely. Check oil level. Make sure hydraulic system is not overfilled.
5. Handle tends to raise up while the unit is under rated load. Pump the handle rapidly several times to push oil past ball valves in
power unit.
6. Unit still does not operate. Contact customer service (page 6).

ALTJ2T 4 Rev: 04/14/2020
PARTS DRAWING AND PARTS LIST
ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY
1 Lift arm 1
2 Left side plate 1
3 Nut M8 2
4 Spring washer 8 2
5 Return spring 1
6 Ball bearing 2
7 RS20045BK Caster Assembly – Black (incl #3, 4 & 6) 2
8 RS20033BK Front wheel - Black 2
9 Bushing 2
10 Washer 10 2
11 Nut 10 2
12 Front wheel axl 1
13 Spring washer 13 1
14 Spring washer 10 2
15 Saddle base 1
16 RS20037BK Saddle - Black 1
17 Saddle bolt 1
18 Spring washer 12 2
ITEM
NO. DESCRIPTION PART NO. QTY
19 Pin 1
20 Spring washer 12 4
21 Pivot pin 2
22 Cross bar 1
23 RS20040BK Carrying handle - Black 1
24 RS20043BK Cover plate - Black 1
25 RS20044BK Handle - Black 1
26 Connection pin 1
27 Spring washer 17 2
28 Power unit assembly 1
29 Right side plate 1
30 Spring washer 10 2
31 Nut 12 4
Product Label Kit RSALTJ2TPLK
Only items identified by part number are available separately.

ALTJ2T 5 Rev: 04/14/2020
SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity: 2 Ton (1814.3 kgs.)
Minimum Lift Height: 5.25 in. (133.3 mm)
Maximum Lift Height: 13 in. (330 mm)
Lifting Range: 7.75 in. (197 mm)
Caster Wheel Size: 1.7 in. x 0.7 in. (43.2 mm x 17.8 mm)
Front Wheel Size: 2.5 in. x 0.7 in. (63.5 mm x 17.8 mm)
Saddle Diameter: 1.8 in. (45.7 mm)
Handle Length: 15.2 in. (386 mm)
Dimensions: 17.25 in. x 7.5 in. x 5.5 in.
(438.2 mm x 191 mm x 140 mm)
Product Weight: 18.7 lbs. (8.5 kgs.)
LIMITED WARRANTY
ARCAN® PROFESSIONAL TOOLS WARRANTS TO ITS CUSTOMERS THAT THE COMPANY’S ARCAN® PROFESSIONAL TOOLS
BRANDED PRODUCTS ARE FREE FROM DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND MATERIALS.
Arcan® Professional Tools will repair or replace its Arcan® Professional Tools branded products which fail to give satisfactory service
due to defective workmanship or materials, based upon the terms and conditions of the following described warranty plans attributed
to that specific product. This product carries a ONE-YEAR warranty. During this warranty period, Arcan® Professional Tools will repair
or replace at our option any part or unit which proves to be defective in material or workmanship.
Other important warranty information:
This warranty does not cover damage to equipment or tools arising from alteration, abuse, misuse, damage and does not cover any
repairs or replacement made by anyone other than Arcan® Professional Tools. The foregoing obligation is Arcan® Professional Tools’
sole liability under this or any implied warranty and under no circumstances shall we be liable for any incidental or consequential
damages.
Note: Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or
exclusion may not apply to you. If you have any questions about warranty service, please contact Arcan® Professional Tools.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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