CHIEF EZ LINER EXPRESS User manual

2013 © Vehicle Service Group
USERS MANUAL
EZ LINER
EXPRESS

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CHIEF'S LIMITED ONE-YEAR
WARRANTY & LIABILITY
Chief Automotive Technologies warrants for one year from date of installation and/or
purchase any components of its EZ Liner Express Repair System which do not perform
satisfactorily due to defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Chief’s
obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of products which
are defective and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or defaced by
repair or repairs made or attempted by others.
CHIEF AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGIES DOES NOT ASSUME RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ANY DEATH, INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE RESULTING FROM THE OPERATOR’S
NEGLIGENCE OR MISUSE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ITS ATTACHMENTS.
CHIEF MAKES NO WRITTEN, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY WHATSOEVER
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR OTHERWISE
REGARDING THE EQUIPMENT OR ANY PART OF THE PRODUCT OTHER THAN THE
LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY STATED ABOVE.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
1. Read all instructions.
2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts.
3. To reduce the risk of fire, do no operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of flammable liquids
(gasoline).
4. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all parts of the body away from moving parts.
5. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
6. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant lenses, they are not
safety glasses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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I. Lift Pump Assembly
1. Assemble Pump Holder by placing the handle shaft over
the stem on the base. Insert locking pin at bottom of the
handle shaft (see Figure 1).
2. Place Lift Pump in the Pump Tray (see Figure 2). The Lift
Pump can be identified by having a female disconnect on
the hydraulic outlet and the pump does not have a pressure
gauge.
3. Connect the airline from the Air Valve Tee to the Lift Pump
(see Figure 2).
4. Connect the Safety Latch airline from the lift to the quick
disconnect on the Air Valve Assembly on the side opposite
the Air Valve Tee (see Figure 3).
5. Connect the male end of the hydraulic hose from the lift to
the female disconnect on the Lift Pump (see Figure 2).
6. Connect the shop airline to the open quick disconnect on
the Air (see Figure 3).
Figure 2
Figure 1 Figure 3
Pump Hose
Safety Latch Airline
Shop Airline

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II. Tower Assembly
1. Set the brake on the Rear Casters (see Figure 4).
2. Remove the ½-13NC HHCS and ½” washer from the top of
the Tower Pipe (see Figure 5).
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
Figure 7
Rear Caster
Brake
1/2-13NC HHCS
3. Install the Collar Assembly on the Tower Pipe (see
Figure 6). Align the handle end of the Collar Assembly with
the fourteen Collar Pin holes on the back of the Tower Pipe.
Move the Collar Assembly vertically until the Collar Pin
engages one of the Collar Pin holes on the Tower Pipe.
Tower Pipe
Collar Assembly
Handle
4. Insert the Tower Head Assembly into the top of the Tower
Pipe. Align the chain stop end of the Tower Head with the
Collar Pin Handle or rear of the Tower Pipe (see Figure 10).
Tower Head Chain
Stop

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1/2-13NC HHCS
Figure 8
Figure 9
5. Reinstall the ½-13NC HHCS and ½” washer into the top of
the Tower Pipe (see Figure 8).
6. Remove the (4) M6 tower leg retaining bolts (see Figure 9).
7. Screw in the (4) M20 tower leg height adjustment bolts so
that approximately 2” of the M20 bolt is still exposed (see
Figure 9).
M6 Retaining Bolts
M20 Tower Height
Adjustment Bolts M6 Retaining Bolts

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8. Insert the Tower Pump Storage Ring into one of the
brackets on the rear of the Side Supports of the Tower
(see Figure 10).
9. Insert the Tower Pump into the Tower Pump Storage Ring.
The Tower Pump can be identified by having a hose with a
male disconnect attached and a pressure gauge
(see Figure 11).
Tower Pump
Storage Ring
Figure 10
Figure 11
Figure 12
Tower Pump
Storage Ring
Pressure Gauge
10. Connect the hose from the Tower Pump to the female
disconnect protruding from the cylinder in the Tower
Pipe (see Figure 12).

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Figure 13
Figure 14
Figure 15
III. Set Stabilization Leg Height
1. Raise the lift by pressing the pump portion of the pedal on the Lift Pump until the mainframe reaches the height where Tower
Insert Plug can be inserted into the Mounting Port on the mainframe (approximately the height where the Safety Latch falls into
the first Latch position) (see Figures 13 and 14).
Pump
2. Pull the spring-loaded release pin on the stabilizing leg to
allow the stablizing legs to lower and lock in the vertical
position (see Figure 15).
3. Unscrew each foot to lower the foot until the foot makes
full contact with the floor (see Figure 15) .
4. Tighten the jam nut against the bottom of each Leg Tube to
lock each Leg height (see Figure 15).
5. Retract all stablizing legs to the horizontal or storage posi-
tion by pulling the spring loaded leg release pin and rotating
the legs up until the legs are locked into the horizontal posi-
tion.
Stabilizing
Leg
Safety Latch
Mounting
Port
Tower Insert Plug
Mainframe
Release Pin
Foot
Jam Nut
Leg Tube

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6. Disengage the Safety Latch by pressing the Release Button
on the Air Valve on the Pump Stand. And lower the lift
completely by pressing the release portion on the pedal of
the Lift Pump (see Figure 16).
Release Button
Pump
Release
Figure 16
Figure 17
Figure 18
IV. Locate Ramps
1. Roll a Ramp to each of the four corners of the lift (see Figure 17).
2. Hook Ramps to the Lift Mainframe by hooking the tab from
Mainframe into slot on the Ramp (see Figure 18).
Tip: To aid in locating the ramps when reinstalling
the ramps while preparing to unload the vehicle
from the lift, you may want to mark the floor with
the location of the ramps.
Tab For Hooking Ramps

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V. Verify Installation
1. Verify that with a vehicle that the vehicle lift has been
installed correctly and the safety latch and stabilization
legs work correctly.
VI. Safety Instructions:
1.) Remain clear of lift whenever raising or lowering a
vehicle.
2.) Avoid excessive rocking of vehicle while on lift.
3.) Do not override any lift controls or safety mechanisms.
4.) Lift is to be used by trained personnel only.
5.) Proper maintenance and inspection is necessary for
safe operation.
6.) Do not operate a damaged lift.
7.) Make sure mainframe is resting securely on the
stabilization legs before pulling on vehicle.
8.) Make sure the lift is on the safety locks before working
on the vehicle.
9.) Be Sure no one is standing in front or behind lift while
vehicle is being driven onto or backed off the lift.
10.) DO NOT permit employees or customers on lift when it is
either being raised or lowered.
11.) Never overload lift: capacity of lift is 5,500 lbs. CAPACITY
SHOULD NOT BE EXCEEDED.
12.) Keep area around lift clean of tools, debris, grease, and
oil.
13.) Replace all caution, warning, or safety related decals on
the lift when unable to read or missing.
14.) The vehicle lift shall be operated with respect to the
complete operating instructions.
15.) DO NOT permit employees or customers under lift.
16.) Lift is intended for lifting an unoccupied vehicle with
a weight of 5,500 lbs (2,500 kg) with wheelbase of 77 in
(1956mm) minimum and 136 in (3455 mm) maximum.
17.) DO NOT lower the lift completely with the vehicle
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VII. To Load Vehicle
WARNING
To prevent personal injury or death from explosion or fire:
1. Vehicles with fuel leaks should not be placed on the EZ Liner Express.
2. Fuel tanks must not be removed or replaced on the EZ Liner Express.
3. Cleanup and ventilation of fuel spills is mandatory before operating the electric pump, grinding, welding, drilling or smoking.
1. With the aid of an assistant to guide you, drive vehicle slowly onto the mainframe until vehicle is centered over mainframe. All
wheels should be located on ramps (see Figure 19).
Lift Pad
Support Holder
Figure 19
Figure 20
VIII. Supporting Vehicle
Use Support Stands for all surface work (i.e. sanding, etc.).
CAUTION DO NOT attempt to make a pull when support stands are installed. Use Anchoring Stands when using a Pulling Tower.
1. Place the Support Holder on the mainframe and locate the Support Holder below structural components at the front and rear
corners of the vehicle’s center section.
CAUTION To avoid personal injury due to vehicle falling, entire rectangular base of Support Stand must be positioned squarely
on the mainframe.
IMPORTANT If vehicle’s ground clearance does not allow installation of Support Stands at rack’s lowest level, use appropriate
lifting device to assist the installation process.
2. Place the Lift Pads into the Support Holders (see Figure 20).

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Figure 21
Figure 22
Figure 23
IX. Raise Vehicle
1. Press the pump portion on the pedal of the Lift Pump (see Figure 21) to raise the mainframe until the Lift Pads contact the
structural components of the vehicle (see Figure 22).
Pump
2. When the vehicle is firmly positioned on the Support Stands, press the pump portion on the pedal of the Lift Pump to raise the
vehicle high enough to place the Wheel Stands underneath the wheels of the vehicle (see Figure 22).
3. Remove the Ramps by lifting the sloped end and rolling them to a designated location.
4. Place the Wheel Stands under each tire of the vehicle (see Figure 23).

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Figure 24
Figure 26
Figure 25
X. Lower Vehicle to Wheel Stands
1. Lower the vehicle by pressing the release portion on the pedal of the Lift Pump until the vehicle starts to make contact with the
Wheel Stands (Figures 24 and 25).
Lower
2. Make sure that the Wheel Stands are centered under the vehicle’s tires.
3. Disengage the Safety Latch by pressing the Release Button on the Air Valve on the Pump Stand. And lower the lift completely by
pressing the release portion on the pedal of the Lift Pump.
4. Remove the Support Stands and lift pads (see Figure 26).

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XI. Install Anchor Stands
1. Install the UMS Adapter in Anchoring Stand Base and position stand at front of the center section on side of vehicle that must
not move with pull (see Figure 27 & 28).
Front Center Rear
Center Section
Control Points
(Also referred to as base
reference points)
Figure 27
Figure 28
2. Prepare a second anchoring stand (as required) and position it on same side of vehicle at rear of center section.
3. Position anchoring stands directly below anchoring locations on pinchweld. Prior to positioning, observe pinchwelds to
determine where clamp jaws should be attached. If possible, select reinforced pinchwelds that are free of obstructions (lines,
etc.). Select locations in corners of center section and avoid locations in center of rocker.
Fastener Bar
Height Adjusting Pin
Locking Collar
Ums Adapter
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Figure 29
Figure 30
Landing Bolt
Fastener Plate
Locating Plate
4. Center locating plate in most convenient tie down hole
below attachment point on pinchweld. Anchoring stand
installs more easily with locating plate positioned in tie
down hole 3 to 4 inches outboard of attachment points.
5. Install anchoring stands on opposite side of vehicle.
Repeat Steps 1 – 4.
6. Raise the mainframe and Anchor Stands up to the vehicle
by pressing the pump portion of the Lift Pump.
7. Align the Anchor Stands so that the pinchweld of the
vehicle is engaged in the clamp jaws.
IMPORTANT Rocker must rest firmly on top of the clamp jaw
assembly prior to tightening.
8. Secure anchoring stands to mainframe.
a. Install the fastener plates on the bottom of the
mainframe in the same slots as the locating plates.
b. Tighten the Fastener Plates through their respective
locating plates and to the Fastener bars using the
Fastener Plate Bolt.
9. Tighten Clamp Jaws and Locking Collars.
IMPORTANT Clamp jaws must be retightened after initial
pulls are made. Clamp jaws will seat
themselves during initial pull, resulting in a
loosening of the clamp jaws. Clamp jaws may
slip if not retightened.
Rocker
UMS adapter
Tube
Clamp
Jaw Assembly
Pinchweld
Flange
(End View)
(End
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M20 Height
Adjustment Screw
Tower Insert Plug
Handles
Mounting Port
Tower/Mainframe Pin
Pin Hole
M20 Height
Adjustment Screw
M20 Height
Adjustment Screw
Remove The Tower/Mainframe Pin
Prior To Pulling
IMPORTANT
XII. Raise Lift and Vehicle to Pulling Height and Lower Stabilizating Legs
1. Raise the lift and vehicle by pressing the pump portion of the pedal on the Lift Pump until the all of the Stabilization Legs can fall
and become completely vertical (see Figure 31).
STABILIZING LEG
Figure 31
Figure 32
2. Pull the spring-loaded release pin on the leg to allow the leg to lower to a vertical position.
3. Lower the lift and vehicle unto the Stabilization Legs by pressing the Release portion of the pedal on the Lift Pump.
XIII. Tower Usage
Do not raise machine with tower installed.
CAUTION To prevent personal injury from flying objects:
1) Check all bolts, nuts and clamps for deformationor elongation prior to each use.
2) Deformed or elongated materials must be replaced! If they look deformed, they are deformed.
1. Push Tower (using handles) toward the tower mounting port on the mainframe (see Figure 32). Raise or lower the tower by
tightening or loosening each M20 tower height adjustment bolt ( 4 total, see Figure 33) so that the insert plug on the tower is at
the same height as the mounting port of the mainframe.

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Figure 33
Figure 34
2. Push the Tower (using handles) so that the Tower Insert
Plug is inserted into and fully engages the Mounting Port.
To ensure full engagement, place the tower/mainframe
pin into the pinhole on the mainframe. The
tower/mainframe pin should proceed to fall completely
through the top and bottom surfaces of the mainframe and
completely through the pin hole in the Tower Insert Plug.
In other words, the tower/mainframe pin should stop when
the pin stop hits the top mainframe surface. Remove the
tower/mainframe pin prior to pulling!
WARNING Failure to completely engage
tower insert plug with the tower port on
the mainframe could cause injury and
damage to the tower or mainframe.
3. Pull the position pin on the Tower Arm and rotate the tower to achieve the desired pulling angle. Replace the position pin in the
Tower Arm once the desired pulling angle is achieved (see Figure 34).
Position Pin
Tower Arm
Tower Pipe
Remove The Tower/Mainframe Pin
Prior To Pulling
IMPORTANT
Tower/Mainframe Pin
M20 Tower Height
Adjustment Bolts
Remove
The Tower/Mainframe Pin
Prior To Pulling
IMPORTANT

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Pump
Release
Figure 38
Shop Airline
6. To adjust chain length, grip chain on each side of tower.
Lift tail of chain outward until it is approximately 45 degrees
from tower (see Figure 35). Disengage chain from tower
head and pull chain to either increase or decrease chain
length.
Figure 35
Figure 36
Figure 37
7. Let tower chain hang free momentarily to remove twist.
Then, without twisting chain, attach hook to vehicle. Pull
end of chain to tighten (see Figure 36).
IMPORTANT Remove twist from chain before attaching hook
to vehicle. Make certain that chain links
between roller and hook align.
8. Remove the Tower Pump from the Tower Pump Storage
Ring (see Figure 37) and position pump away from the
tower and out of the direct line of the pull.
9. Connect the shop airline to the Tower Pump (see Figure 38).
10. Push the pump portion of the pedal of the Tower Pump to
perform a pull. Push the release portion of the pedal on
the Tower Pump to release pressure.
WARNING
To avoid severe personal injury to yourself and
others, DO NOT position yourself close to or in
line with chains, clamps, or other accessories
while pressure is applied to this system.
WARNING
To avoid personal injury to yourself and others:
DO NOT pull more than 3-tons above the
designated line on tower (see Figure 39).
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Figure 39
11. When the tower is no longer needed, push the release
portion of the pedal on the Tower Pump to release
hydaulic pressure.
12. Detach the tower chain and hook from vehicle,
disconnect the shop airline from the Tower Pump, and
place Tower Pump into Tower Pump Storage Ring.
13. Remove the Tower for the mainframe by pulling the
Insert Plug out of the mainframe port using the handle.
IMPORTANT Make certain tower head has fully lowered
before attempting to disengage hydraulic hose
from tower fitting.
CAUTION
1) Only one pulling device may be used at a time.
2) Only an EZ Liner Express tower or lifting device provided
with this product may be used. No exceptions!
3) DO NOT use tower to make a pull until vehicle is secured
to mainframe.
4) The hydraulic pump pressure is set at 6,100 psi (420 bar).
Any tampering, altering or adjustment to this system, or
the use of any other hydraulic pump with this product, may
cause serious personal injury and/or damage to
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Landing Bolt
Fastener Plate
Locating Plate
XIV. Vehicle Unloading
1. Replace the wheels on the vehicle if they were removed.
Fastener Bar
Height Adjusting Pin
Locking Collar
Ums Adapter
Clamp Jaws
2. Loosen the Clamp Jaws and Locking Collars (see Figure 40).
Figure 40
Figure 41
3. Remove the Fastener Plate Bolts and Fastener Plates from the bottom of the mainframe (see Figure 41).