Challenger Lifts 50040 Instruction manual

INSTALLATION, OPERATION
& MAINTENANCE MANUAL
200 Cabel Street, P.O. Box 3944 Louisville, Kentucky 40201-3944
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IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT:IMPORTANT:
IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE
OPERATING STAND
Rev. 8/02
Portable
PortablePortable
Portable
Tailgate Support Stand
Tailgate Support StandTailgate Support Stand
Tailgate Support Stand
Model 50040

Model 50040
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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PORTABLE TAILGATE SUPPORT STAND
Model 50040
(Capacity 12000 pounds each)
INSPECTION
BEFORE EACH USE:
Visual inspection shall be made before each use of the stand by checking for abnormal
conditions, such as cracked welds, damaged, loose, or missing parts.
AFTER EACH USE:
Each stand shall be inspected immediately if the support is believed to have been
subjected to an abnormal load or shock. It is recommended that this inspection be made
by a manufacturer’s or supplier’s authorized repair facility.
ANNUAL INSPECTION:
Annual inspection of the stand is recommended and shall be made by the manufacturer’s
or supplier’s authorized repair facility to ensure that your stand is in optimum condition.
WARNING !STUDY, UNDERSTAND, AND FOLLOW ALL INSTRUCTIONS.
THIS STAND IS NOT A VEHICLE SUPPORT STAND. THIS
STAND IS DESIGNED TO SUPPORT A FULLY OPENED
TAILGATE.
LOWER SADDLE COMPLETELY BEFORE TIPPING STAND.
STAND WEIGHS 175 POUNDS. USE CAUTION BEFORE
TIPPING.
DO NOT OVERLOAD STAND.
PLACE LOAD IN THE CENTER OF THE SADDLE ONLY.
USE STAND ON HARD, LEVEL SURFACE CAPABLE OF
SUSTAINING THE LOAD.
LOAD SHALL BE STABLE . USE ON OTHER THAN HARD
LEVEL SURFACES MAY RESULT IN POSSIBLE LOSS OF
LOAD.
FAILURE TO HEED THESE WARNINGS MAY RESULT IN LOSS
OF LOAD, DAMAGE TO STAND, AND/OR FAILURE
RESULTING IN PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
MAINTENANCE
DAILY: Keep stand free of dirt and debris.
WEEKLY: Raise saddle and clean screw threads. Grease spindle nut (zirk provided)
and lower saddle to spread grease along the screw.
MONTHLY: Grease wheels (zirk provided).

Model 50040
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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OPERATING INSTRUCTION
THIS STAND IS NOT A VEHICLE SUPPORT STAND. THIS STAND IS DESIGNED TO
SUPPORT A FULLY OPENED TAILGATE.
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To Relocate Stand
o Relocate Stando Relocate Stand
o Relocate Stand
1. Lower saddle completely.
2. Remove Auxiliary Leg Pin.
3. Rotate Auxiliary Leg upward and lock in place.
4. Tip stand and roll to desired location.
WARNING! STAND WEIGHS 175 POUNDS.
USE CAUTION BEFORE TIPPING.
To Operate Stand
To Operate StandTo Operate Stand
To Operate Stand
1. Position the stand on hard, level surface.
2. Lock Auxiliary Leg in the lowered position.
3. Rotate the saddle for proper orientation.
4. Adjust saddle height by rotating handle.
5. Place load on the center of saddle. For safety, it is strongly recommended that
lifting means not be removed while stand is supporting the tailgate.

Model 50040
Installation, Operation & Maintenance
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PARTS BREAKDOWN
Model No. 50040