Hunter L494HD User manual

Heavy duty rack lift L494HD (35,000
lb capacity) - Operations Manual
RM07815-00

Table of Contents
1. FOR YOUR SAFETY .................................................................................................................................... 3
1.1. Decal Placement Overview ................................................................................................................. 3
1.2. Jack Warning/ Instruction Decal Placement .......................................................................................... 6
1.3. Additional Safety Information .............................................................................................................. 6
2. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Getting Started ............................................................................................................................................. 8
3.1. Operator Responsibilities .................................................................................................................... 8
3.2. Operator Qualifications ....................................................................................................................... 8
3.3. Operator Training ............................................................................................................................... 8
4. Detailed Operation Instructions ...................................................................................................................... 9
4.1. Preparation ........................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2. Chocking Procedure ........................................................................................................................... 9
4.3. Lift Operation ................................................................................................................................... 10
5. Regular Maintenance .................................................................................................................................. 13
5.1. Corrosion ......................................................................................................................................... 13
5.2. Maintenance Schedule ..................................................................................................................... 13
5.3. Warranty Information ........................................................................................................................ 16
6. Troubleshooting .......................................................................................................................................... 17
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1. FOR YOUR SAFETY
CALIFORNIA WARNING
This product may contain chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and reproducve harm.
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
• Please read and follow these decal instrucons to prevent equipment damage and/or personal injury.
• If any decal shown in this manual has been removed, is missing, or cannot be read completely for any reason, contact
your local service representave for a replacement decal(s).
• Or call:Hunter Engineering Company at 1-800-448-6848.
• A new warning label kit, 20-3064-1 may be ordered free of charge. The kit will contain all the decals described in the lists
below.
Table 1. Decal List
Decal Description Qty. Application Notes
-- HANDS OFF 4 Circle with hands crossed out For underneath, mechanism of
PowerSlide runways
1.1. Decal Placement Overview
Care Instructions
Figure 1. WA90-17
PIN/LOCK TURNPLATES
Figure 2. 128-571-2
Keep Feet Clear
Figure 3. 128-304-2 (Runways and
Crossmembers)
Read Operation Manual
Figure 4. 128-180-2
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Care Instructions - Rack Finish
Figure 5. 128-567-2
L494HD Weight Capacity
Figure 6. 128-1835-2 One sticker per Runway
Do Not Exceed
Figure 7. 128-938-2
Caution - Risk of Electric Shock
Figure 8. 128-158-2 (on top of console)
CAUTION: RAISE/LOWER
Figure 9. 128-1552-2
DANGER: Lockout Power
Figure 10. 128-1358-3
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Hands Caution: PowerSlide Runways
Figure 11. 128-202-2
WARNING: DO NOT EXCEED
Figure 12. 128-320-2
WARNING: REMAIN CLEAR
Figure 13. 128-321-1
CAUTION: Do Not Operate
Figure 14. 128-311-2
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CAUTION: Proper Maintenance
Figure 15. 128-312-2
Wire Rope Service Record
Figure 16. 128-1013
1.1.1. Safety Instructions
Figure 17. 128-308-2
1.2. Jack Warning/ Instruction Decal Placement
1.3. Additional Safety Information
Equipment Description: The product is li rack intend for automove vehicles to been driven on to the rack and lied up
to a desired height so the underside of the vehicle can be accessed for service or alignments.
Intended Use: The intended use is in the servicing and alignment of automove vehicles.
The transportaon, assembly, servicing and/or removal of equipment should only be done by a factor trained representa-
ve or distributor.
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2. Specifications
Table 2. Lift Capabilities
Specications L494HD
Maximum Load Capacity 35,000 lbs (15874 kg)
Maximum Liing Height 69.88 in. (1775 mm)
Alignment Height Any of 7 lock posions
Overall Height 98 in. (2489 mm)
Power Unit 139-64-2
Liing Speed 82 seconds (1/2 capacity max height)
Lowering Speed 70 seconds (1/2 capacity max height)
Motor 3 hp, 208-230 VAC, 60hz, 1ph
Pressure Relieve Valve Contact Hunter
Valve Stamped ID Contact Hunter
By-pass Pressure
Tread Width: Min inside
Max outside
44 in. (1016 mm)
104 in. (2337 mm)
Max. wheelbase
General Service:
Two-wheel alignment
Four-wheel alignment
320 in. (8128 mm)
300 in. (7620 mm)
158 in. (4013 mm)
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3. Getting Started
3.1. Operator Responsibilities
NOTE
Read and thoroughly familiarize yourself with these instrucons and the ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2000 prior to
operang the equipment.
The operator shall operate the automove li only aer proper instrucon or trained as outlined below (see Operator
Training).
The operator shall use all applicable safety features provided on the automove li, and operate the li in accordance with
the instrucons furnished with the li.
The operator of the li shall be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and orderliness of the li and its surroundings so
the li may be safely operated in accordance with the instruconal and safety materials furnished with the li.
The li owner or employer shall take all appropriate steps to follow the recommended inspecon procedures, but in no
event shall the li operator fail to inspect or take noce of the procedures in the tables in Secon 5. All procedures shall be
completed within the me frame noted in the table.
Don'ts:
• Do not place hands or head over jack if cylinders are pressurized.
• Do not operate jack if damaged or not operang correctly. See chapter ve (5) for inspecon points.
• Do not raise or lower li with the vehicle supported on jacks.
Do’s:
• Always set jack on the ratchets aer raising the vehicle.
• Always ensure that the vehicle is safely supported on li pads before raising the vehicle.
• Always raise jack o LOCKS before aempng to release locks.
3.2. Operator Qualifications
To avoid personal injury, only qualied personnel with a clear understanding of li operaons should be allowed to operate
and perform maintenance on this equipment.
The operator must be capable of reading and understanding all of the provided instrucons and the Automove Li
Instute publicaon, “Liing It Right,” “Safety Tips,” and “Warning Labels.”
If inspecon of the equipment results in components requiring replacement, contact your factory Authorized Service
Representative. Call 1-800-448-6848 for the phone number of your local Authorized Service Representative.
3.3. Operator Training
The owner or employer shall ensure that operators of automove lis are instructed in the safe use of the li using all
of the provided instrucons and the Automove Li Instute publicaon: “Liing It Right,” “Safety Tips,” and “Warning
Labels.”
The owner or employer shall display these materials in a conspicuous locaon in the li area. The owner or employer
shall appropriately document operang training. A Maintenance/Training documentaon form has been provided in the
Appendix.
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4. Detailed Operation Instructions
4.1. Preparation
Lift Operation Safety Rules
Read and familiarize yourself with these instrucons before operang li.
Do not try to operate an improperly funconing li.
Do not aempt to use a li for any purposes other than liing vehicles.
Properly chock vehicle before operang li.
Make sure li is clear of personnel and obstrucons before operang. Do not operate a li with anyone on or under the li
structure.
Watch li and vehicle when operang.
Do not operate a li with anyone in the vehicle.
Always set li on safety lock latches before working on the vehicle.
Do not operate the vehicle while it is raised on the li.
Do not operate a li if the vehicle to be lied is supported on jacks or any other auxiliary devices.
Do not install or use any unauthorized liing devices or accessories.
Perform regular maintenance in accordance with instrucons in Secon Five.
NOTE
It is advisable to use a second person as a “spoer” to give visual assistance to the driver when approaching
and driving onto and o the runways
4.2. Chocking Procedure
Read and thoroughly familiarize yourself with these instrucons before operang the li.
Adjust the turning angle gauges (with lock pins installed) to match the tread width of the vehicle
CAUTION
For safety, proper chocking of vehicle wheels is very important to prevent the vehicle from rolling while
posioned on elevated runways.
1. Drive the vehicle onto the rack, place the transmission in PARK, and SET the emergency brake
2. Place a wheel chock, 22-525-2, at the front and rear of the le rear wheel.
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3. Leave the wheel chocks in place while elevang the li, performing service operaons on the vehicle, and while
lowering the li.
4. Aer lowering the li, remove the wheel chocks from the front and rear of the re before moving the vehicle.
4.3. Lift Operation
Raising the Lift. 4 post lis have consoles mounted to the front le post.
There are no controls on the pump housing. Check the li and immediate area for obstrucons and remove any that are
found.
Verify that the turnplates and runway slip plates are locked in place.
WARNING
Do NOT operate li with jacks in use. Serious injury may result if the li is raised or lowered with a vehicle
supported by jacks.
Verify “POWER” light is illuminated, indicang electrical power is supplied to console and the power switch located on the
side of the console is in the “ON” posion.
Depress and hold the “RAISE” buon. The pump will begin to operate, raising the li.
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