Eagle Equipment MTP-9F User manual

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MTP-9F
9,000 LBS. CAPACITY
TWO-POST FLOOR PLATE LIFT
INSTALLATION
&
OPERATION
MANUAL
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING OR
OPERATING YOUR LIFT
REV 20150420.SAY02 BD
INSPECT YOUR LIFT UPON DELIVERY. NOTE ANY DAMAGE ON DELIVERY RECEIPT.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TRANSPORTATION
page 3
SHIPPING and DAMAGE CLAIMS
page 3
INTRODUCTION
page 4
MODEL and SERIAL NUMBER INFORMATION
page 4
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
page 5
UNPACKING
page 6
BASIC STRUCTURE of PRODUCT
page 7
GENERAL PROFILE & LAYOUT
COMPONENTS
page 8
page 9
INSTALLATION – (Tools Required)
page 10-24
Step 1 -
Selecting a Location page 11
Step 2 -
Floor Requirements page 12
Step 3 -
Positioning the Posts page 13
Step 4 -
Securing the Main Side Post page 14-15
Step 5 -
Securing the Off Side Post page 15
Step 6 -
Installing the Cables page 15-16
Step 7 -
Installing the Swing Arms page 17
Step 8 -
Installing the Swing Arm Restraints page 18
Step 9 -
Installing the Power Unit page 19
Step 10 -
Installing the Hydraulic Fittings page 20
Step 11 -
Installing the Hoses page 20
Step 12 -
Wiring the Lift page 21
Step 13 -
Power Unit Priming Procedure page 22
Step 14 -
Start-Up page 23
Step 15 -
Installing the Floor-Plate page 24
OPERATION page 25
Raising a Vehicle page 25
Lowering a Vehicle page 25
MAINTENANCE page 26
TROUBLE-SHOOTING page 27
PARTS-LIST page 28-29
Main Structure page 28
Sub-Structures Page 29
Part Numbers page 30
WARRANTY INFORMATION page 31
EAGLE EQUIPMENT
Sales: 1-800-336-2776 Parts: 1-800-535-0016
En Espanol: 1-877-221-1600

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TRANSPORTATION
All shipments are F.O.B Greensboro and become the property of the customer when they leave
our dock. Eagle Equipment uses common carriers (Fed-Ex Ground, UPS, etc.) and independent
freight haulers for shipping. We negotiate the most comp etitive freight rates possible and pass
these savings along to our customers. And we make every effort to minimize freight charges and
provide a timely delivery for our customers. We cannot advise customers of exact time-of-
delivery.We can provide an Estimated Time of Arrival (ETA), and tracking information.
Customer is responsible for unloading the lift. Eagle Equipment assumes no responsibility for any
additional charges due to delayed delivery, or damages that may be incurred unloading product
from the delivering carrier’s truck. Freight carriers may have restrictions on deliveries to
residential addresses and may require pick-up at a freight terminal.
An automotive lift is a heavy piece of equipment. A fork-lift or other similar mechanism is
necessary for its loading, off-loading and movement. (Lifts cannot be unloaded with a lift-gate.)
Upon arrival, customer is responsible for unloading and receiving the lift from the freight carrier.
Customer’s site must be accessible to the freight carrier .
INSPECT YOUR LIFT UPON DELIVERY.
NOTE ANY DAMAGE ON DELIVERY RECEIPT.
SHIPPING AND DAMAGE CLAIMS
All shipments must be inspected immediately upon receipt. For your protection, any external
damage must be noted on the Bill of Lading at the time of delivery in order to qualify for a claim
against the freight carrier.
Concealed damage must be reported to the freight company within three (3) days of
delivery. It is the customer’s responsibility to file for damage claims against the freight company.
Eagle Equipment is not responsible for loss or damages caused by shipping.
Shortages or missing parts must be reported to Eagle Equipment Customer Service (1-800-
336-2776) within three (3) days of delivery.

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for your purchase.
Your lift is the result of decades of research, testing and development; and represents the most
advanced technology on the market.
The care with which you maintain and operate your lift will directly affect its overall performance
and longevity.
BE SAFE
Y ur lift was designed and built with safety in mind. H wever, safety relies n pr per
training and th ughtful use n the part f the perat r. DO NOT perate r repair this
equipment with ut reading this manual and the imp rtant safety instructi ns sh wn
inside.
Keep these instructi ns accessible, and make sure that ALL USERS read this manual.
READ THIS ENTIRE MANUAL
CAREFULLY AND COMPLETELY
BEFORE INSTALLATION
OR OPERATION OF THE LIFT.
RECORD THE MODEL NUMBER AND THE SERIAL NUMBER
(LOCATED ON THE MAIN POST OF YO R LIFT)
Model Num er: _______________________
Serial Num er: _______________________
Manufacturing date: ___________________
THIS INFORMATION WILL BE REQUIRED
SHOULD YOU EVER NEED TO CALL IN
FOR PARTS OR TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
F r assistance, please call: 1-800-535-0016

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read These Safety Instructi ns Th r ughly
1. Read and understand all operation & safety warning procedures efore operating lift.
2. Keep hands and feet clear. Remove hands and feet from any moving parts. Keep feet clear of
lift when lowering. Avoid pinch points.
3. Keep work area clean. Cluttered work areas invite injuries.
4. Consider work area environment. Do not expose equipment to rain. Do not use in damp or wet
locations. Keep area well lighted.
5. Only trained personnel should operate this lift. All non-trained personnel should e kept away
from the work area. Never let non-trained personnel come in contact with, or operate lift.
6. Use lift correctly. Use lift in the proper manner. Never use lifting adapters other than those
provided y the manufacturer, in any manner other than intended.
7. Do not override self-closing controls.
8. Remain clear of lift when raising or lowering vehicle.
9. Clear area if vehicle is in danger of falling.
10. Always insure that the safeties are engaged efore any attempt is made to work on or near
vehicle.
11. Dress properly. Non-skid, steel-toe foot-wear is recommended when operating lift.
12. Carefully inspect the lift on a regular asis. Perform maintenance according to the
maintenance schedule.
12. Guard against electric shock. This lift must e grounded while in use to protect the operator
from electric shock. Never connect the ground wire to a live terminal. This is for ground only.
13. Danger! The power unit used on this lift contains high voltage. Disconnect power at the
receptacle efore performing any electrical repairs. Secure plug so that it cannot e accidentally
plugged in during service.
14. Warning! Risk of explosion. This equipment has internal arcing or sparking parts which should
not e exposed to flamma le vapors. This machine should not e located in a recessed area or
elow floor level.
15. Maintain with care. Keep lift clean for etter and safe performance. Follow manual for proper
lu rication and maintenance instructions. Keep control handles and/or uttons dry, clean and free
from grease and oil.
16. Stay alert. Watch what you are doing. Use common sense. Be aware.
17. Check for damaged parts. Check alignment of moving parts, reakage of parts or any
condition that may affect its operation. Do not use lift if any component is roken or damaged.
18. Never remove safety related components from the lift. Do not use the lift if safety related
components are damaged or missing.

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UNPACKING
Failure to follow the Unpacking and Assembly Directions
may cause personal injury and/or impair the operation of this machine.
Please read thoroughly.
1] Your lift comes packaged as a single unit (Fig. 1). A fork-lift, floor-jack or other heavy-lifting
equipment may be necessary to separate the components. Exercise caution when disassembling
the packaged lift, as shifting may have occurred during shipping.
2] Carefully remove the shipping bands and brackets from the lift. Check for any obvious shipping
damage. (Remember to report any shipping damage to the carrier and make a notation on the
delivery receipt.) Save all bolts, nuts and washers securing the shipping brackets, as these may
be used in the assembly of the lift.
3] The unit is composed of several main components. (Se e Fig. 2, below)
4] An Accessory Box is included with the lift, for smaller components.
5] Un-strap and remove Power Unit box from packaged lift. (Literature such as the Installation
Manual, Warranty Card, and Serial Number Plate is usually included inside this box.) Inspect the
power unit, and note any possible shipping damage on the shipping bill.
6] Remove Arms from their shipping location inside towers, and set aside.
(Fig. 1)
Shipments must be inspected immediately upon receipt.
External damage must be noted on Bill-of-Lading.
Concealed damages must be reported to freight company within three days of delivery.
Shortages must be reported to Eagle Equipment within three days of delivery.
(1-800-336-2776)

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BASIC STRUCTURE OF PRODUCT
This product is a two-post, dual cylinder, chain-over-hydraulic lift which uses steel ca les for
equalization. The main components are the towers, lifting carriages, swing arms, cylinders,
chains, ca les and power unit. Arms and carriages have locking mechanisms for simple and safe
operation.
Depressing the switch on the power unit raises the lift. Releasing the switch stops the lift. Lift
should always e settled on the carriage locking mechanisms. To lower the lift, simply raise the
carriages up off the locks, pull on the small ringed ca les elow oth carriages to disengage the
locks, and depress the lowering handle.
Arms rotate and telescope for easy use. Adapters are included for raising the height of the ase-
pad at the end of the arm. Swing arm locks automatically engage as the carriages rise, and
disengage once they are lowered to the floor.
Style
Symmetric
Lifting capacity
9,000 l s.
Overall height
111 1/2"
Overall width ( utside f base plate)
135"
Width ( utside f c lumns)
125"
C ver height
1 3/4"
Inside c lumns
110 1/2"
Fr nt arm min reach
32"
Fr nt arm max reach
48"
Rear arm min
reach
32"
Rear arm max reach
48"
Min pad height
4"
Rise
70"
Lift height max (pad nly)
74 1/2"
Lift height max (with adapters)
77 1/2"
Drive
-
thru clearance
101”
M t r
2HP 220VAC
Time t full rise ( NO LOAD)
45 seconds (220 PU)
Max l ad per ar
m
2,250 l s.
Shipping Weight
1,500 l s.
Shipping Dimensi ns
L 116 " x W 21" H 44"

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(Fig. 2)
NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT ANY PART OR PORTION OF A VEHICLE
WITH LESS THAN ALL FOUR (4) ARMS AT ANY TIME.

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COMPONENTS
It is a g d idea t familiarize y urself with the c mp nents
f y ur lift and the terms describing them. (Fig. 3)
(Fig. 3)

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INSTALLATION
NOTE: Installati n is the Cust mer’s Resp nsibility.
It is the responsi ility of the purchaser to ensure proper installation of this lift. Automotive lifts are
pieces of heavy machinery and precision equipment, so their installation is extremely important.
In preparing for the installation, it is necessary to procure the correct tools and choose the right
site. Work-space, floor-strength, ceiling height & overhead clearance, and a sufficient & relia le
power source should all e considered well in advance. Any questions a out floor capacity should
e resolved prior to eginning the installation.
A professional lift installer is suggested. Whoever installs the lift should read this manual
thoroughly and familiarize themselves with its content.
A certified electrician is required for the final connection of the lift’s power unit; and all local codes
and requirements should e followed.
Always wear the proper clothing, safety-gear and Personal Protection Equipment (PPI) when
installing or servicing this lift.
TOOLS REQUIRED
25’ Measuring Tape
Chalk Line
Marker or Floor Crayon
Rotary Hammer Drill
¾” (19mm) dia. Masonry Drill Bit
4lbs. Hammer
SAE Wrenches & Ratchet Set
Metric Wrenches & Ratchet Set
Torque Wrench
2’ Level
4’ Level
Pry Bar
12’ Step Ladder
Side Cutters
Vise Grips
Screwdriver Set
4” x 4” Wooden Blocks (to assist in unpacking)
Floor-Jack or Dollies (to assist in unpacking)
4 gal. AW-32 Hydraulic Oil
Funnel
White Lithium Spray

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INSTALLATION
STEP 1
Selecting the Site
Your lift requires 220v, 20amp, single phase electrical power. The area of operation should
provide the minimum space shown a ove (Fig. 2). There should e room enough to operate the
lift in a safe manner and without restrictions. The area should e kept clean of oil, grease, etc.,
and clear of clutter. Avoid areas where customers or other ystanders may e present.
Before installing your lift, check the following:
1] LIFT LOCATION: Always use architect’s plans when availa le. Check layout dimension (fig. 2)
against floor plan requirements making sure adequate space is availa le.
2] OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS: The area where the lift will e located should e free of
overhead o structions such as heaters, uilding supports, electrical lines, doors, etc.
3] DEFECTIVE FLOOR: Visually inspect the site where the lift is to e installed and check for
cracked or defective concrete.
4.] OPERATING TEMPERATURE: Only operate lift etween temperatures of 41-104 degrees
Fahrenheit.
ATTENTION: This lift is intended f r ind r installati n nly.
Impr per installati n may result in v iding f warranty,
damage t lift and pr perty, and/ r pers nal injury.

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STEP 2
Fl r Requirements
Specifications of concrete must e adhered to. Failure to do so could cause lift failure resulting in
personal injury or death.
A level floor is suggested for proper installation and level lifting. Small differences in floor slopes
may e compensated for y proper shimming. If a floor is of questiona le slope, consider a
survey of the site and/or the possi ility of pouring a new level concrete sla .
DO NOT install this lift on any asphalt surface or any surface other than concrete.
DO NOT install this lift on expansion seams or on cracked or defective concrete.
LIFT must e installed at least 6” from the edge of the concrete sla .
CONCRETE ANCHORS must e at least 4” from any cracks, seams, or saw cuts in the concrete.
SHIMS must e installed at all anchor points where there is a gap etween the ase plate and the
concrete. Do not shim more than ½”.
DO NOT install this lift on a second/elevated floor without first consulting uilding architect.
DO NOT install this lift outdoors. If you insist on installing this lift outside, special consideration
should e made to protect the power unit from inclement weather conditions. (Warranty d es
n t c ver damage r wear due t utside installati n.)
CONCRETE SPECIFICATIONS
LIFT MODEL CONCRETE REQUIREMENT
MTP-9F (9,000 l s.) 4" Minimum Thickness
NOTE: All models MUST e installed on 3,000 PSI or greater reinforced concrete; conforming to
the minimum requirements shown a ove. New concrete must e adequately cured for at least 30
days.
ATTENTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO PRE-SET ANCHORS!
Anch rs are designed t be inserted int h les drilled in a pr perly p ured, cured and
reinf rced fl r, at the time f the lift’s installati n.
(See Step 5)
Attempting t pre-set anch rs will unnecessarily c mplicate the installati n pr cess, and
may c mpr mise the integrity f lift.

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STEP 3
P siti ning the P sts
1] Determine the approach angle for the lift.
N te: It can e helpful to pull a vehicle into the ay prior to installation, to give you a general idea
of where you want to place your posts. Mark and use these locations when chalking more specific
lines.
2] Determine where the power unit will e located. The POWER SIDE post has the power unit
mounting racket attached to the side. This post can e positioned on either side.
3] Once location is determined, use a carpenter’s chalk line to layout a grid for post locations.
(Fig. 4) Keep all dimensions, and square of the dimensions, within 1/8” or lift malfunction can
occur.
(Fig. 4)
4] First, snap a center line down the middle of the ay where the lift will e installed.
5] Next, determine the distance your lift will sit from the ack of the ay or door. Twelve (12) feet
minimum are recommended to the center of your lift. Snap a line 135” (or wherever the ack edge
of the lift will e set) from the door .
6] Snap lines 67-1/2” from the center-line on either side of the ay for a total width of 135”.
7] Raise and position the posts inside the corners of these lines as shown a ove (Fig. 4).

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STEP 4
Securing the Main Side P st
BE VERY CAREFUL NOT TO DISTURB THE POSTS AT THIS POINT
AS THEY MAY TIP OVER AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY.
1] Dou le check all dimensions and make sure the layout is square. Verify the position of the
Main Post within the square.
2] Once the Main Side Post is in its final position, drill holes in the concrete using the ase plate
of the post as your template (Fig. 5). Use a ¾” hammer drill it and drill straight clear holes. Drill
all the way through the sla when possi le to allow for replacing an anchor if necessary. Keep
the hammer drill straight when drilling to prevent egging out the holes.
(Fig. 5) (Fig. 6)
3] Once holes are drilled, vacuum out the dust and insert anchor olt(s) into hole(s) and tap down
until washer rests against the ase plate (Fig. 6). Be sure nut is flush with top of olt efore
tapping into hole.
DO NOT TIGHTEN AT THIS TIME.
CAUTION: Hitting the anch r b lts t hard
may result in damaged threads,
which may prevent pr per tightening f the nut.
Tap firmly, but carefully.
4] Before tightening the anchor olts, check for plum of the Main Side post with a 4’ level. Shim
as necessary (Fig. 7). Shims must e installed at all anchor points where there is a gap etween
the ase plate and the concrete. Do not shim more than ½”.
(Fig. 7) (Fig. 8)
5] Once the Main Side post is positioned and shimmed correctly, secure it to the floor y
tightening the anchor olts to 120 foot-pounds. DO NOT use an impact wrench (Fig. 8).

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6] All anchors must have a minimum of 3 ¼” em edment in the concrete. If the top of the anchor
exceeds 2 ¼” a ove the floor grade, you DO NOT have enough depth on the anchors.
STEP 5
Securing the Off Side P st
1] Re-check the position and placement of the Off Side Post. Make sure the post is plum and
square in relation to the Main Side Post.
2] Drill through the holes in the ase plate and install anchor olts and secure the Off Side Post
as descri ed in Step 5, numbers 1-6 ab ve.
3] Both posts are now secured.
STEP 6
Installing the Cables
1] Manually raise oth carriages to rest on the second set of locks from the floor (Fig. 9).
(Fig. 9)
2] Make sure oth carriages are resting on the second set of locks. Carriages must e equal
height from floor.
3] Unwrap oth ca les. Install 2 nuts on one end of each ca le. A out an inch (1”) of thread
should show through the nuts. Lock these two nuts tightly against each other. This end will e
inside and at the rear of the carriage after routing.
4] With oth carriages in place on the second set of locks, route ca les as shown (Fig. 10).

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(Fig. 10)
5] All adjustments should e made at the exposed ca le end pointing upward at the rear of each
carriage. It may e necessary to secure the ca le end with a pair of vice grips inside the carriage.
6] Remove the slack from oth ca les. Before all slack is removed, egin to alternate from one
post to the other. First tighten one ca le a few turns, efore returning to the other post and
tightening the second ca le an equal num er of turns. If done correctly, oth ca les will tighten
up an equal amount, and neither carriage will lift off the locks as they are tightening against one
another.
7] Continue to tighten the ca les until there is ½” of deflection in the ca le a out 3 feet a ove the
carriage at the front of each column (Fig 10).
8] Install a second nut on each of the ca le ends and lock them tightly against the first nut.
NOTE: Cable tensi n is very imp rtant
t the c rrect and safe perati n f y ur lift.
See the Maintenance Secti n f this manual f r inf rmati n
n maintaining pr per cable tensi ns.

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STEP 7
Installing the Swing Arms
1] With the carriages still on the second set of locks from the previous installation step, install the
swing arms on the carriages (Fig. 11).
2] Install the arm pins as shown.
(Fig. 11)
NEVER ATTEMPT TO LIFT ANY PART OR PORTION OF A VEHICLE
WITH LESS THAN ALL FOUR (4) ARMS AT ANY TIME.
NEVER RAISE VEHICLE WITHOUT ENSURING THE SWING-ARM LOCKS ARE ENGAGED,
AND THE ARMS PREVENTED FROM MOVING.
NEVER OPERATE LIFT WITH DEFECTIVE LOCKS.
(See Secti n n Lift Maintenance Bel w.)

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STEP 8
Installing the Swing Arm Restraints
NOTE: ARM LOCKS MUST BE INSTALLED CORRECTLY.
The Arm L cks are essential t the safe perati n f the lift.
Always maintain pr per functi n f Arm L cks.
NEVER DEFEAT OR DISABLE ARM LOCKS.
Never perate lift with malfuncti ning r defective Arm L cks.
1] Locate the Arm Lock Assem lies in the hardware ox.
2] Install the four (4) Arm Lock Assem lies (one (1) in each carriage racket) as shown
(Fig. 12A).
3] Adjust each Small Gear Block up or down in the carriage racket to fully engage the Half-Moon
Gear on the arm. Teeth of oth gears should mesh when lift is raised. When lift is lowered to the
ground, gears should completely disengage to allow arms to swing freely. Be sure gear does not
rise a ove the racket.
4] Adjust each Small Gear Block forward or ackward in the carriage racket to fully engage the
Half-Moon Gear on the arm. Teeth of oth gears should mesh as descri ed a ove. Tighten the
lock nut to secure
5] Teeth on all gears should mesh as completely as possi le. Be sure all gears “ ite” completely.
NOTE: Failure t mesh gears pr perly
can cause slipping f l ck mechanism, damage t lift and significant safety issues.
(Fig. 12A)

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STEP 9
Installing the P wer Unit
1] Carefully remove the Power Unit (Fig. 12) from its ox and packaging; inspect and immediately
n tify Eagle Equipment Cust mer Service if any shipping damage is f und.
(Fig. 12)
2] Mount the Power Unit to the mounting racket on the Main-Side Post, using four (4) 5/16” x ¾”
hex olts, flat washers, lock washers, and nuts. Use the lower 2 pairs of slotted holes on the
power unit racket.
3] Fill the reservoir to the fill line with hydraulic oil. USE ONLY: ISO-32 or AW-32 10-wt. Hydraulic
Oil. DO NOT USE DEXRON, ATF, TRACTOR OIL r JACK OIL. AW-32 can e purchased at
your local auto parts store.
WARNING: DO NOT use ATF in this lift!
NOTE: Power Unit Reservoir can e filled either efore or after mounting it to the lift; whichever
the installer finds easier.
(Fig. 13)

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STEP 10
Installing the Hydraulic Fittings
1] Remove the red plastic plug from the pressure port. Install the hydraulic O ring “el ow” fitting
into this port. Wind the fitting in y hand until the O ring is up against the face of the pump and
the el ow is pointed down. Hold the fitting in this position with a wrench and tighten the jam nut
with a second wrench until the washer compresses the O ring. Do not use Teflon tape.
STEP 11
Installing the H ses
1] Connect one end of the short hydraulic hose to the el ow fitting at the pump. Connect the
other end of the hose to the fitting at the ase of the main side cylinder. Do not use Teflon tape.
2] Connect each end of the long hydraulic floor-hose to the short-fitting at the inside ase of each
cylinder. Route along the floor, to lie etween the equalizing ca les, eneath the floor-plate. Do
not use Teflon tape.
(Fig. 13A)