Mohawk TP-18 User manual

READ MANUAL
THOROUGHLY BEFORE
INSTALLING,
OPERATING OR SERVICING
THIS LIFT !!
Deliver these instructions to lift
owner/user/employer along with
other instructional materials
furnished with this lift.
MOHAWK
MADE IN THE USA
LMF-12 – 12,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST
TP-15 - 15,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST
TP-16 – 16,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST
TP-18 – 18,000 LB. CAPACITY TWO POST
VEHICLE LIFT MANUAL
5INSTALLATION
5OPERATION
5MAINTENANCE
5PARTS
MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
65 VROOMAN AVE.
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010
TOLL FREE: 1-800-833-2006
LOCAL: 1-518-842-1431
FAX: [phone]
INTERNET: WWW.MOHAWKLIFTS.COM
E-MAIL: [email protected]
File: LMF-15-16-18 w Airlocks 10-30-2012.doc
Rev Date 10/30/2012
Part #601-800-382
LMF-12,TP-15,TP-16 & TP-18
(Air Release Locks)

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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. Do not operate equipment with a damaged cord or if the equipment has been dropped or
damaged - until it has been examined by a qualified serviceman.
3. Do not let cord or hoses come in contact with hot manifolds or moving fan blades.
4. If an extension cord is necessary, a cord with a current rating equal to or more than that of the
equipment should be used. Cords rated for less current than the equipment may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the cord so that it will not be tripped over or pulled.
5. Always unplug equipment from electrical outlet when not in use. Never use the cord to pull
the plug from the outlet. Grasp plug and pull to disconnect
6. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate equipment in the vicinity of open containers of
flammable liquids (gasoline). WARNING: Risk of Explosion: This equipment has internal
arcing and sparking parts which should not be exposed to flammable vapors. This equipment
is only suitable for installation in a garage having sufficient air circulation to be considered a
non-hazardous location.
7. Adequate ventilation should be provided when working on operating internal combustion
engines.
8. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from moving parts.
9. To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use on wet surfaces or expose to rain.
10. Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
11. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES. Everyday eyeglasses only have impact resistant
lenses, they are NOT safety glasses.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Rev (8/3/98)

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APPENDAGE:
Rev (2/9/2006)
LIFT ENVIRONMENT:
All standard lifts are designed for indoor usage in a normal garage type environment. Any concerns in
applications that expose the lift to additional environmental effects, such as paint booths, wash bays,
outdoors, high or low temperatures, etc. must be addressed to our engineering department, where
provisions may be made to the lift to accommodate the area of use. Our engineering department must be
made aware in advance of these conditions and any additional code requirements that must be met.
Also, the foundation for which this lift must be installed on must comply to the minimum specifications
as set forth in this manual. Any drainage slopes in the bay where the lift is to be installed must be
directed away from the posts to prevent water accumulation at the post bases.
ACCESSORIES:
All accessories (i.e. Lifting Pads, Height Adapters, Wheel Adapters, Turf Adapters) supplied with this
lift are to be used on this lift only. Accessories from other lifts are not acceptable and could result in
injury to the user.
If attachments, accessories or configuration modifying components are used on this lift and, if they are
not certified for use on this lift, then the certification of this lift shall become null and void. Contact the
participant (Mohawk Resources Ltd.) for information pertaining to certified attachments, accessories or
configuration modifying components.
LOCK WARNING:
Latches do not automatically reset after disengagement. After the latches have been manually
disengaged, this lift must be raised approximately 2 inches to reactivate the latches.
LOCKOUT/TAGOUT REQUIREMENTS:
The start switch provided with this unit must not be used as a primary disconnecting means. A separate
disconnecting means must be provided in accordance with all applicable codes. It is the responsibility of
the owner/user of this unit to provide a proper lockout/tagout device for this unit before or during
installation in conformance to ANSI Z244.1 and any local/state/national electrical codes and any OSHA
regulations.
PROPER SELECTION OF POWER SUPPLY CORD:
Acceptable Cord Types: SO, SEO,STO, SOW, SEOO, SOW-A
Cord Size: 12/4
Cord Ampacity: 20 Amps
Cord Wiring: Use Female NEMA Plug supplied with lift and wire as follows (See Diagram Below),
G: Ground (green)
W: Neutral (white)
X: 208 VAC Hot, 110 VAC to ground (Red)
Y: 208 VAC Hot, 110 VAC to ground (Black)
Face of Plug Represented:

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HAVE A QUESTION?
Call your local
Mohawk distributor
For parts, service and technical support.
Distributor Place Card Here
Please have this unit’s model and serial number when calling for service.
Model Number ______________________
Serial Number ______________________
OR CONTACT:
MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
65 Vrooman Ave.
P.O. Box 110
Amsterdam, NY 12010
Toll Free: 1-800-833-2006
Local: 1-518-842-1431
Fax: [phone]
Internet: www.MOHAWKLIFTS.com
E-Mail: [email protected]

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The Automotive Lift Institute (ALI) is a trade association comprised of US and Canadian manufacturers
and certain national distributors of automotive lifts. For almost 50 years, the ALI in cooperation with
the American National Standards Institute (ANSI) has continued to sponsor the national standard
ANSI/ALI ALCTV:2011 "Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation for
Automotive Lifts.”
The new "ALI/ETL Automotive Lift Certification Program" is based on ALI developed methods and
criteria for third party testing of automotive lifts to validate conformance with ANSI/ALI ALCTV:2011.
For automotive lifts to be certified, manufacturers must execute an agreement with the ALI and ETL /
Intertek Testing Services and must meet certain requirements:
♦Must be structurally tested in accordance with the test requirements as outlined in ANSI/ALI
ALCTV:2011.
♦All motor operated units must be listed by a nationally recognized testing laboratory (NRTL) in
accordance with ANSI/UL-201.
♦The manufacturer's production facility must meet quality control requirements as set forth in the
ANSI Z34.1-1987 and the ALI/ETL Automotive Lift Certification Program Procedural Guide.
♦All manufacturer-provided instructions, manuals, and operator safety documents, must meet the
requirements of the ANSI/ALI ALCTV:2011 and ANSI/UL-201.
Lifts meeting these rigid requirements may be listed in the directory of certified lifts and be labeled with
the "ALI/ETL certification mark" (Above on right), and, if applicable, the ETL listing mark to
ANSI/UL-201.
Mohawk has been a long-standing member of ALI and most of Mohawk’s popular models are currently
listed and certified. Other Mohawk models are in various stages of testing. To obtain a complete and
current certification listing, contact Mohawk Resources Ltd. or visit www.mohawklifts.com or www.ali-
directory.org To obtain a copy of the current automotive lift standard, contact ALI or ANSI or visit
www.autolift.org
Some people purchase quality products and others do not. You are assured of quality when you purchase
a Mohawk product in compliance with the certification program.

MOHAWK WARRANTIES
EFFECTIVE DATE: 8/1/2012 *
GENERAL WARRANTY INFORMATION:
MOHAWK’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO REPAIRING OR REPLACING ANY PART OR PARTS
RETURNED TO THIS FACTORY, TRANSPORTATION CHARGES PREPAID, WHICH PROVE UPON INSPECTION TO BE
DEFECTIVE AND WHICH HAVE NOT BEEN MISUSED. DAMAGE OR FAILURE TO ANY PART DUE TO FREIGHT DAMAGE OR
FAULTY MAINTENANCE IS NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY. ALL WARRANTY CLAIMS MUST BE PERFORMED IN
ACCORDANCE TO MOHAWK’S WARRANTY PARTS RETURN POLICY (CONTACT MOHAWK’S SERVICE DEPARTMENT FOR
MORE INFORMATION). THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER MIS-DIAGNOSING OF UNIT OR PARTS RETURNED THAT ARE
NON-DEFECTIVE. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER ANY CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES INCLUDING,
BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST REVENUES OR BUSINESS HARM. THIS EQUIPMENT HAS BEEN DESIGNED FOR USE IN
NORMAL COMMERCIAL VEHICLE MAINTENANCE APPLICATIONS. A SPECIFIC INDIVIDUAL WARRANTY MUST BE ISSUED
FOR UNITS THAT DEVIATE FROM INTENDED USAGE, SUCH AS HIGH CYCLE USAGE IN INDUSTRIAL APPLICATIONS, OR
USAGE IN EXTREMELY ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENTS, ETC.. MOHAWK RESERVES THE RIGHT TO DECLINE RESPONSIBILITY
WHEN REPAIRS HAVE BEEN MADE OR ATTEMPTED BY OTHERS. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER LABOR. THIS
WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER DOWNTIME EXPENSES INCURRED WHEN UNIT IS IN REPAIR. THE LIFT MUST BE
REGISTERED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF INSTALLATION BY MAILING SUPPLIED WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD TO
MOHAWK. THE MODEL NAME AND SERIAL NUMBER OF THE EQUIPMENT MUST BE FURNISHED WITH ALL WARRANTY
CLAIMS. THIS WARRANTY STATEMENT CONTAINS THE ENTIRE AGREEMENT BETWEEN MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
AND THE PURCHASER UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFICALLY EXPRESSED IN WRITING. THIS NON-TRANSFERABLE
WARRANTY APPLIES TO THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER ONLY. THIS WARRANTY IS APPLICABLE TO UNITS LOCATED ONLY
IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AND CANADA. CONTACT MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. FOR SPECIFIC WARRANTY
PROVISIONS FOR UNITS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THESE COUNTRIES.
STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS (ALL LIFTS):
STRUCTURAL AND MECHANICAL COMPONENTS OF THIS UNIT ARE GUARANTEED FOR THE BELOW STATED TIME
FRAME, SPECIFIC TO MODEL LISTED, FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN
WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
25-YEARS STRUCTURAL / 10 YEARS MECHANICAL:MODELS A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LC-12-3SA, LMF-12, TP-16, TP-
18, TP-20, TP-26, TP-30. STRUCTURAL ITEMS COVERED INCLUDE LEG, CARRIAGE, SWING ARM AND SLIDER
WELDMENTS. MECHANICAL ITEMS COVERED INCLUDE ROLLER BEARINGS AND LIFTING CHAIN.
5-YEAR: MODELS TL-7.
3-YEAR: MODELS TR-19, TR-25, FL-25, TR-30, TR-33, TR-35, TR-50, TR-75, TR-110, TR-120, MP-SERIES, RP-SERIES LIFTS.
2-YEAR: MODELS PARALLELOGRAM SERIES LIFTS.
1-YEAR: MODELS TD-1000, TD-2000, CT-1000, USL-6000.
POWER UNIT (ALL LIFTS):
ALL POWER UNIT COMPONENTS (MOTOR, PUMP AND RESERVOIR) ARE GUARANTEED FOR TWO YEARS FOR PARTS,
FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE
LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (ALL LIFTS):
ALL ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS (EXCLUDING MOTOR) ARE GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR FOR PARTS, FROM THE
DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS
INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
PNEUMATIC-AIR COMPONENTS (ALL LIFTS):
ALL PNEUMATIC (AIR) COMPONENTS (I.E. AIR CYLINDERS AND POPPET AIR VALVES) ARE GUARANTEED FOR ONE
YEAR FOR PARTS, FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR
MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.

HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS (MODEL SPECIFIC LIFTS):
THE FOLLOWING MODELS ARE GUARANTEED FOR 5 YEARS (PARTS ONLY), FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM
FACTORY, FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS
INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS: A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LC-12-3SA, LMF-12, TP-16, TP-18,
TP-20, TP-26, TP-30.
ALL OTHER MODELS ARE GUARANTEED FOR TWO YEARS (PARTS ONLY), FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM
FACTORY, FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN THE LIFT IS
INSTALLED AND USED ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS (EXCLUDING USL-6000, WHICH IS ONE YEAR).
AFTER THE FIRST 5 YEARS FROM DATE OF SHIPMENT FROM FACTORY, THE “EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL
WARRANTY” (BELOW) IS APPLICABLE TO THE FOLLOWING MOHAWK LIFTS ONLY: A-7, SYSTEM IA-10, LC-12, LC-12-3SA,
LMF-12, TP-16, TP-18, TP-20, TP-26, TP-30. SEE MOHAWK’S “EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY” FOR
SPECIFIC WARRANTY PROVISIONS FOR HYDRAULIC CYLINDERS.
THE “EXTENDED LIFETIME CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY” IS AS FOLLOWS:
AS THE ORIGINAL PURCHASER OF A MOHAWK LIFT MANUFACTURED BY MOHAWK RESOURCES, LTD. YOU ARE
ENTITLED TO AN EXTENDED CYLINDER SEAL WARRANTY. TO QUALIFY FOR THIS WARRANTY, THE FOLLOWING
CONDITIONS MUST BE MET:
ALL LIFTS MUST BE REGISTERED WITH MOHAWK RESOURCES, LTD., P.O. BOX 110, 65 VROOMAN AVENUE,
AMSTERDAM, NY 12010, WITH THE ORIGINAL CUSTOMER NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER, WITHIN 30 DAYS OF
INSTALLATION. (USE POSTAGE PAID WARRANTY REGISTRATION CARD ATTACHED TO THE FRONT OF THE MANUAL
PROVIDED.)
MOHAWK’S OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IS LIMITED TO SUPPLYING MODEL SPECIFIC CYLINDER SEALS. THE
CUSTOMER IS RESPONSIBLE FOR SHIPPING AND HANDLING OF THE SEALS. MOHAWK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE/LIABLE
FOR THE REBUILD OF CYLINDERS BY OTHERS. THIS WARRANTY IS NON-TRANSFERABLE AND RUNS TO THE ORIGINAL
PURCHASER ONLY.
STANDARD OPTIONS (ALL LIFTS):
ALL STANDARD OPTIONS OF THIS UNIT ARE GUARANTEED FOR ONE YEAR FOR PARTS, FROM THE DATE OF SHIPMENT
FROM FACTORY, AGAINST DEFECTS IN WORKMANSHIP AND/OR MATERIALS WHEN LIFT IS INSTALLED AND USED
ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS.
CUSTOM LIFTS AND OPTIONS:
ALL “CUSTOM” LIFTS AND/OR “CUSTOM” OPTIONS ARE GUARANTEED ON A CASE-BY-CASE BASIS. CONSULT MOHAWK
FACTORY FOR DETAILS ON SPECIFIC CUSTOM LIFTS AND/OR OPTIONS.
WARRANTY EXCEPTIONS (ALL LIFTS):
ADJUSTMENTS: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER CASUAL AND ROUTINE ADJUSTMENTS SUCH AS, BUT NOT
LIMITED TO: FITTINGS, ANCHOR BOLT RE-TIGHTENING, OR ANY SHIMMING OR ADJUSTMENTS REQUIRED DURING A
PROPER AND PROFESSIONAL INSTALLATION BY A QUALIFIED INSTALLER.
MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTIONS: IF THIS UNIT IS NOT MAINTAINED AND INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE TO THE
RELEVANT SECTIONS IN THE USERS MANUAL FOR THIS SPECIFIC MODEL, WARRANTY IS VOID. OSHA, ANSI AND
MOHAWK REQUIRE THAT RECORDS MUST BE MAINTAINED TO PROVE THAT INSPECTIONS AND MAINTENANCE OF THIS
UNIT HAVE BEEN ROUTINELY PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED INDIVIDUALS.
ABUSE: IF THIS UNIT IS FOUND TO BE OVERLOADED (PURPOSELY OR UNKNOWINGLY), USED IN A SITUATION BEYOND
ITS INTENDED FUNCTION, NOT MAINTAINED OR INSPECTED REGULARLY, OR USED IN AN ABUSIVE ENVIRONMENT OR
BEYOND NORMAL SHOP USAGE, ETC., THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IN ITS ENTIRETY.
NON-EXISTENT PROBLEMS: FOR SERVICE VISITS, PART REPLACEMENTS, LABOR, ETC. FOR PARTS FOUND TO BE
NON-DEFECTIVE, OR FOR A UNIT DIS-FUNCTION THAT DOES NOT EXIST, IT IS THE LIFT OWNER THAT REQUESTED THE
SERVICE VISIT WHO BEARS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF ALL RELATED EXPENSES.
BATTERIES: ALL BATTERIES CARRY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S WARRANTY. MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS
AND ABUSE PROVISIONS ARE AS STATED BY THE BATTERY MANUFACTURER. REFER TO BATTERY MANUFACTURER’S
WARRANTY.
SPECIAL/MODIFIED INSTALLATIONS: THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT COVER “NON-TRADITIONAL” INSTALLATIONS.
INSTALLATIONS ARE TO BE DONE ACCORDING TO SPECIFICATIONS, OR THE WARRANTY IS VOID.
WEARABLE COMPONENTS: SOME ITEMS ON LIFTS (IE. SLIDE BLOCKS) ARE SUBJECT TO NORMAL “WEAR AND TEAR”
AND ARE NOT COVERED UNDER THIS WARRANTY.
* THIS WARRANTY SUPERSEDES ALL OTHER WARRANTY POLICIES PREVIOUSLY STATED AND IN ALL OTHER
MOHAWK PRODUCT SPECIFIC LITERATURE (MANUALS, BROCHURES, ETC.).

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CONTENTS
TEXT
PAGE
APPENDAGES 2
SPECIFICATIONS 3
PACKINGLIST 4
RECOMMENDED TOOL LIST 5
BEFORE INSTALLING A LIFT / WEJ-IT INSTALLATION 6
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 7-8
SAFETY TIPS 9
LIFT FINAL CHECKOUT 10
2-POST LIMITATIONS AND ADAPTER USAGE 11
PRE - OPERATION CHECK LIST / LIFTING PROCEDURES 12
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 13
HYDRAULIC SAFETY CHECKS 14
TROUBLE SHOOTING 15-16
SERVICECHART 17
MAINTENANCE CHART 17
FIGURES / DIAGRAMS
FIGURE PAGE
BAY SIGHT LAYOUT / INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS 1 19
CARRIAGE STOP ASSEMBLY 2 20
WEJ-IT INSTALLATION 3, 4A, 4B 21-23
POST-LEVELING 5 24
POST-SHIMMING 6 25
ADJUSTING CARRIAGE NUTS 7 26
CENTERING VEHICLE 8 27
UNEVEN FLOORS 9 28
SPECIAL LIFTING PADS 10 29
POWERUNIT 11 30
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC 12 31
PARTS
FIGURE PAGE
ISOMETRIC FINAL ASSEMBLY MAN500 33
MAIN SIDE ASSEMBLY MAN500-A 34
OFF SIDE ASSEMBLY MAN500-B 35
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM MAN501 36
DIVERTER VALVE ASSEMBLY MAN504 37
HEIGHT ADAPTER & BRACKET / CYLINDER CLAMPS MAN505 38
CARRIAGE / SWING ARMS / SLIDERS / LIFTING PADS MAN506 39
LEG WELDMENT / LINE SUPPORTS / CARRIAGE STOPS MAN507 40
TAG & DECAL LOCATIONS MAN508 41
MAIN SIDE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY MAN509 42
OFF SIDE CYLINDER ASSEMBLY MAN510 43
SMALLPARTSBAG MAN511 44
PARTSBOX#1 MAN512 45
PARTSBOX#2 MAN513 46
FULL LIFT ASSEMBLY 016-001-002 48
OFFSIDE LEG ASSEMBLY 016-001-003 49
MAINSIDE LEG ASSEMBLY 016-001-004 51
CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY 016-001-005 52
LATCH BODY ASSEMBLY 016-001-007 53
AIR VALVE ASSEMBLY 016-001-011 54
UPPER TUBE BRACKET ASSEMBLY 016-001-012 55
NEW SLAB RECOMMENDATIONS
PAGE
SLAB REQUIREMENTS & NEW SLAB RECOMMENDATIONS 57-63
ALI WARNING, CAUTION AND SAFETY MESSAGES 64-65
ALL INFORMATION, ILLUSTRATIONS, AND SPECIFICATIONS IN THIS MANUAL ARE BASED ON THE LATEST PRODUCT INFORMATION
AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF PRINTING. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

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APPENDAGES
RECOMMENDATIONS BY THE INDIVIDUAL USER OR USING
ORGANIZATION FOR IMPROVING THIS PUBLICATION OR ANY
ASPECT OF THE PRODUCT ARE ENCOURAGED AND SHOULD BE
FORWARDED IN WRITING TO:
MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD.
PRODUCT IMPROVEMENTS
65 VROOMAN AVE.
AMSTERDAM, NY, 12010
THIS IS NOT A VEHICLE LIFTING PROCEDURE MANUAL AND NO
ATTEMPT IS MADE OR IMPLIED HEREIN TO INSTRUCT THE USER
IN LIFTING METHODS PARTICULARLY TO THE INDIVIDUAL
APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL.
RATHER, THE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL ARE INTENDED AS A
BASE LINE FOR OPERATION, MAINTENANCE, TROUBLE
SHOOTING, AND PARTS LISTING OF THE UNIT AS IT STANDS
ALONE AND AS IT IS INTENDED AND ANTICIPATED TO BE USED
IN CONJUNCTION WITH OTHER EQUIPMENT.
PROPER APPLICATION OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED HEREIN
IS LIMITED TO THE PARAMETERS DETAILED IN THE
SPECIFICATIONS AND THE USES SET FORTH IN THE
DESCRIPTIVE PASSAGES. ANY OTHER PROPOSED APPLICATION
OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED AND
SUBMITTED IN WRITING TO MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. FOR
EXAMINATION. THE USER ASSUMES FULL RESPONSIBILITY FOR
ANY EQUIPMENT DAMAGE, PERSONAL INJURY, OR ALTERATION
OF THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL OR ANY
SUBSEQUENT DAMAGES.
DO NOT WELD, APPLY HEAT, OR MODIFY THIS EQUIPMENT IN ANY
MANNER WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM MOHAWK
RESOURCES LTD. CERTAIN ALLOY OR HEAT-TREATED
COMPONENTS MAY BE DISTORTED OR WEAKENED, RESULTING IN
AN UNSAFE CONDITION.
MOHAWK RESOURCES LTD. IS NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR
DISTORTIONS, WHICH RESULT FROM WELDING ON THIS
EQUIPMENT AFTER MANUFACTURING IS COMPLETED.
UNAUTHORIZED WELDING, APPLICATION OF HEAT, OR
MODIFICATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT VOIDS ANY AND / OR ALL
APPLICABLE WARRANTIES COVERING THIS EQUIPMENT.
ALL WARRANTIES APPLICABLE TO THIS EQUIPMENT ARE
CONTINGENT ON STRICT ADHERENCE TO THE MAINTENANCE
SCHEDULES AND PROCEDURES IN THIS MANUAL.
KEEP ALL SHIELDS AND GUARDS IN PLACE. INSURE ALL SAFETY
MECHANISMS ARE OPERABLE. KEEP HANDS, FEET, AND
CLOTHING AWAY FROM POWER-DRIVEN AND MOVING PARTS.
WARNING
•DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT IN A PIT OR DEPRESSION DUE
TO FIRE OR EXPLOSION RISK
IMPORTANT NOTE
A LEVEL FLOOR IS SUGGESTED FOR A PROPER INSTALLATION
SITE AND WILL ENSURE LEVEL LIFTING. SMALL DIFFERENCES
IN FLOOR SLOPES MAY BE COMPENSATED FOR WITH SPECIAL
LIFTING PADS. ANY MAJOR SLOPE CHANGES WILL AFFECT THE
LOW PROFILE HEIGHT OF THE LIFTING PADS AND / OR THE
UNITS LEVEL LIFTING PERFORMANCE. IF A FLOOR IS OF
QUESTIONABLE SLOPE, CONSIDER A SURVEY OF THE SIGHT
AND / OR THE POSSIBILITY OF POURING A NEW LEVEL
CONCRETE SLAB SECTION. SIMPLY STATED, FOR OPTIMUM
LEVEL LIFTING, THE EQUIPMENT, AT BEST, CAN LIFT ONLY AS
LEVEL AS THE FLOOR ON WHICH IT IS LOCATED... AND SHOULD
NOT BE EXPECTED TO COMPENSATE FOR DRASTIC FLOOR
SLOPE DIFFERENCES.
THIS EQUIPMENT MUST BE INSTALLED ON A LEVEL CONCRETE
FLOOR WITH A MINIMUM THICKNESS OF 6-1/2 INCHES THE
CONCRETE MUST BE AGED AT LEAST (28) TWENTY EIGHT DAYS
PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND HAVE A MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH OF 4000 P.S.I.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT ON ANY ASPHALT SURFACE.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT ON ANY SURFACE OTHER THAN
CONCRETE CONFORMING TO THE MINIMUM SPECIFICATIONS
STATED IN THE PRE-EXISTING FLOOR
REQUIREMENTS SECTION.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT ON EXPANSION SEAMS OR ON
CRACKED, DEFECTIVE CONCRETE. CHECK WITH BUILDING
ARCHITECT.
DO NOT INSTALL THIS UNIT ON A SECOND FLOOR OR ANY
GROUND FLOOR WITH A BASEMENT BENEATH WITHOUT
WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BUILDING ARCHITECT.
INSTALL THIS EQUIPMENT ON CONCRETE ONLY
IF, FOR ANY REASON, A NEW CONCRETE SLAB SECTION IS
REQUIRED, THE MINIMUM THICKNESS, COMPRESSIVE
STRENGTH, AND AGING ARE MANDATORY. FOR YOUR
PROTECTION, CERTIFIED STRENGTH DOCUMENTATION SHOULD
BE OBTAINED FROM THE FIRM WHO SUPPLIES THE CONCRETE
MIXTURE AT THE TIME OF THE POUR. SPECIAL CONSIDERATION
SHOULD BE MADE TO THE JOINING OF THE EXISTING FLOOR
AND THE NEW SECTION BEING ADDED. CHECK WITH BUILDING
ARCHITECT. THE SUGGESTED SIZE OF THE NEW CONCRETE
SLAB SECTION IS SHOWN IN THE NEW SLAB
RECOMMENDATIONS SECTION.
CAUTION
THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL COULD BE
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS IF IMPROPERLY OR CARELESSLY
OPERATED. FOR THE PROTECTION OF ALL PERSONS AND
EQUIPMENT, ONLY COMPETENTLY TRAINED OPERATORS WHO
ARE CRITICALLY AWARE OF THE PROPER OPERATING
PROCEDURES, POTENTIAL DANGERS, AND SPECIFIC
APPLICATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD BE ALLOWED TO
TOUCH THE CONTROLS AT ANY TIME.
SAFE OPERATION OF THIS EQUIPMENT IS DEPENDENT ON USE,
IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE OPERATION PROCEDURES OUTLINED
IN THIS MANUAL ALONG WITH THE MAINTENANCE AND
INSPECTION PROCEDURES WITH CONSIDERATION OF
PREVAILING CONDITIONS.
THE EQUIPMENT DESCRIBED IN THIS MANUAL IS NEITHER
DESIGNED NOR INTENDED FOR ANY APPLICATION ALONE OR IN
CONJUNCTION WITH ANY OTHER EQUIPMENT THAT INVOLVES
THE LIFTING OR MOVING OF PERSONS.
ALWAYS CONSULT THE VEHICLE LIFTING GUIDE FOR THE
PROPER LIFTING POINTS ON ANY VEHICLE. THESE GUIDES ARE
AVAILABLE FROM THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURERS.
AFTER LIFTING THE VEHICLE TO THE DESIRED HEIGHT,
ALWAYS LOWER THE UNIT ONTO THE MECHANICAL SAFETIES.
THE FORMING OF GOOD OPERATIONAL WORK HABITS WILL
ELIMINATE OVERSIGHTS IN THE USE OF PROVIDED SAFETY
DEVICES.

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LIFT SPECIFICATIONS
LMF-12/TP-15/TP-16/TP-18 SPECIFICATIONS
LIFT TYPE / TWO POST ELEC / HYDRAULIC
LIFTING CAPACITY – LMF-12 12,000 LBS.
LIFTING CAPACITY – TP-15 15,000 LBS.
LIFTING CAPACITY – TP-16 16,000 LBS.
LIFTING CAOACITY—TP-18 18,000 LBS
PER ARM CAPACITY – LMF-12 3,000 LBS.
PER ARM CAPACITY – TP-15 3,750 LBS.
PER ARM CAPACITY – TP-16 4,000 LBS.
PER ARM CAPACITY—TP-18 4,500 LBS
LIFTING SPEED (LOADED) 70-80 SECONDS APPROX
LOWERING SPEED (LOADED) 75 SECONDS APPROX
LIFTING HEIGHT (STROKE) 72 INCHES
OVERALL WIDTH 151-1/2 INCHES
WIDTH BETWEEN POST 120 INCHES
WIDTH BETWEEN LIFTING ARMS 102 –7/8 INCHES
POST HEIGHT 104 INCHES
CYLINDER EXTENSION 162 INCHES
OVERHEAD HYDRAULIC LINES 180 INCHES
LIFTING PAD HEIGHT (MIN) 5 INCHES
LIFTING PAD HEIGHT (MAX) 87 INCHES
SHIPPING WEIGHT 3,100 LBS.
POWER UNIT SPECIFICATIONS
BRAND NAME MONARCH
MODEL M-4509-0191
POWER UNIT TYPE VERTICAL
MOTOR VOLTAGE 208 / 230
F.L.A. AT RATED CAPACITY 22.5 / 20.4
MOTOR HORSEPOWER 4
MOTOR PHASE SINGLE
MOTOR CYCLE / HERTZ 60
MOTOR SPEED (R.P.M.) 3450
PUMP FLOW (G.P.M.) 3.2 @ 3450 R.P.M.
RELIEF VALVE SETTING – LMF-12 1650 PSI
RELIEF VALVE SETTING – TP-15 2050 PSI
RELIEF VALVE SETTING – TP-16 2150 PSI
WORKING PRESSURE – LMF-12 1430 PSI
WORKING PRESSURE – TP-15 1800 PSI
WORKING PRESSURE – TP-16 1900 PSI
RESERVOIR CAPACITY 5 GALLONS
HYDRAULIC FLUID MEDIUM DEXRON III
Performance Table
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Pump Pressure (PSI)
Load (LBS)
SUGGESTED SITE SELECTION / BAY SIZE
WIDTH DEPTH HEIGHT
15 FEET 30 FEET 15 FEET
NOTE
THE PLACEMENT OF THE UNIT IS DETERMINED BY THE TYPE
(LENGTH, WIDTH, HEIGHT) OF VEHICLE BEING SERVICED.
WEJ-IT ANCHOR SPECIFICATIONS
LENGTH DRILL
DEPTH DRILL SIZE DRILL SIZE MIN. MAX. TORQUE
6 IN. THRU 3/4 IN. .775 IN. .787 IN. SEE
ANCHOR
SPECS
PRE-EXISTING FLOOR REQUIREMENTS
MINIMUM
THICKNESS MINIMUM COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH MINIMUM AGING
6 - 1/2 IN 4000 P.S.I. 28 DAYS
DO NOT INSTALL ANY MOHAWK LIFT ON ANY SURFACE OTHER
THAN CONCRETE CONFORMING TO THE MINIMUM
COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH, MINIMUM AGING, AND THE
MINIMUM THICKNESS STATED ABOVE.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY MOHAWK LIFT ON EXPANSION SEAMS OR
ON CRACKED, OR DEFECTIVE CONCRETE.
DO NOT INSTALL ANY MOHAWK LIFT ON SECONDARY FLOOR
LEVELS OR ANY SURFACE WITH A BASEMENT BENEATH
WITHOUT WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE BUILDING
ARCHITECT. NEVER HAND MIX YOUR OWN CONCRETE.
IF FOR ANY REASON A NEW CONCRETE SLAB SECTION IS
REQUIRED, FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE FLOOR
MODIFICATION DATA.
FLOOR MODIFICATION DATA
NEW FLOOR SECTION
THICKNESS SLAB SIZE
WIDTH X LENGTH CUBIC YARDS
12 INCHES 72 INCHES x 168 INCHES 2.1
IF, FOR ANY REASON, A NEW CONCRETE SLAB SECTION IS
REQUIRED, MINIMUM THICKNESS, COMPRESSIVE STRENGTH,
AND PROPER AGING IS MANDATORY.
THE NEW SLAB SECTION MUST BE TOTALLY SURROUNDED BY
AN EXISTING CONCRETE FLOOR THAT IS STRUCTURALLY
SOUND. CERTIFIED STRENGTH DOCUMENTATION SHOULD BE
OBTAINED FROM THE FIRM WHO SUPPLIES THE CONCRETE
MIXTURE AT THE TIME OF THE POUR.
NEVER HAND MIX THE CONCRETE. REFER TO NEW SLAB
RECOMMENDATIONS SECTION.