Norco 72036D Manual

MODEL 72036D FORKLIFT JACK
SETUP • OPERATING • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
PROFESSIONAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT
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BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL
COMPLETELY AND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS
OPERATING PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS AND
MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. FAILURE TO DO SO COULD
CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS OR FATAL
PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
The use of portable automotive lifting devices is subject to certain
hazards that cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but
only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It
is therefore essential to have owners and personnel involved in
the use and operation of equipment who are careful, competent,
trained, and qualied in the safe operation of the equipment and
its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping, or
slipping of motor vehicles or their components caused primarily by
improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on
other than hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose
for which it was not designed.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read
this manual prior to using this device. It is also the responsibility of
the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient
location for all to see and read. If the manual is lost or not legible,
contact Norco Industries, Inc. for a free replacement. If the operator
is not uent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be
read to and discussed with the operator in the operator’s native
language by the purchaser/ owner or his designee, making sure
that the operator comprehends its contents.
WARRANTY
This product is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For details
see the back cover of Norco’s product catalog.
IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
WARNING
• Inspect the jack before using. Do not use the jack if any jack
component is cracked, broken or bent, shows signs of damage
or excessive use, leaks hydraulic uid, has loose or missing
hardware or components, or is modied or altered in any way.
Take corrective action before using the jack again.
• Do not use the jack beyond its rated capacity.
• Use the jack for lifting purposes only. Support the load with the
appropriate means immediately after lifting and before working
on the vehicle.
• Consult the vehicle manufacturer for the proper locations of the
support stands.
• Use only on a hard level surface capable of sustaining the
maximum capacity of the jack and allowing the jack wheels to
roll unobstructed during raising and lowering operations.
• Make sure the setup is stable and secure before lifting.
• Do not tilt the vehicle more than 15 degrees or whatever is safe
when using the gripping saddle on a at lifting surface.
• Lift only on areas of the vehicle specied by the vehicle
manufacturer.
• Keep a handle length away from the jack and load during
raising and lowering operations.
• Keep entire personal body clear of pinch points when jack is
operating.
• While vehicle is on the jack, avoid excessive vehicle rocking or
movement.
• Always lower the loaded jack slowly and carefully.
• Do not drive a vehicle off the jack and do not move or dolly the
vehicle while on the jack.
• Do not use saddle adapters unless approved by Norco.
SETUP
1. Assemble the two handle halves together and secure them
with the hex head bolt provided.
2. Remove the handle receiver bolt and lockwasher from the
handle receiver. Install the handle in the handle receiver so the
hexagonal portion of the release valve enters the hexagonal
shaped insert at the bottom of the handle. Once the handle is
inserted in the handle base all the way, secure the handle to the
handle base with the bolt and lockwasher provided. The bolt will
enter the groove at the bottom of the handle thus allowing the
handle to rotate but not be removed.
3. Sometimes air gets trapped in the hydraulic system during
shipment. An air bound hydraulic system feels spongey when
pumped and sometimes the jack will not pump full incremental
strokes.
PURGING AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
a. Open the release valve by turning the knob in a
counterclockwise direction two full turns. Pump the handle
up and down about fteen times.
b. Close the release valve by turning the knob in a clockwise
direction until it stops.
c. Pump the handle until the lift arm is extended to maximum
height.
d. If the condition remains, repeat steps “a” through “c” until all
the air is purged from the system.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Become familiar with the operation of the handle. Pumping the
handle will enable the jack lift arm to be raised. Turning the knob
in a counterclockwise direction 1/4 turn will enable the jack lift arm
to be lowered.
2. Prepare the forklift in accordance with the forklift manufacturer’s
instructions concerning repair procedures. When raising a forklift,
make sure the forks are lowered to the ground and there is no load
on the forks.
3. The scissors lift point is designed with a notch at the end of the
lift arm to cradle edges or narrow parts of a forklift.
4. IMPORTANT: As the scissors lift point continues to raise a load,
the distance from the center line of the notch decreases. Study
the setup and make sure nothing comes in contact with the post
during the lift procedure.
LIFTING FROM THE SIDES OF THE FORKLIFT
5. Lift only on areas of the forklift specied by the forklift
manufacturer. If the forklift seems heavier at one end during the
lifting procedure, lower the jack and move it a little closer to the
heavy end. Repeat the procedure until you feel the lift point is
balanced.
6. IMPORTANT: When lifting forklifts less than 40” wide, do not lift
the wheels off the ground at a height greater than one quarter of
the distance between the center of the tread of one wheel to the
centerline of the tread of the other wheel. Example: If the distance
between the centerline of the treads is 38”, do not raise the forklift
wheels off the ground more than 9-1/2”.
LIFTING FROM THE ENDS OF A FORKLIFT
7. Position the jack in the center of the forklift.
8. Chock the wheels at the other end of the forklift that are not
being lifted.
9. Do not lift the end of the forklift that has a sloped or rounded
lift surface.
10.Never lift the two-wheled end of a three-wheeled vehicle.
11.IMPORTANT: THIS JACK IS DESIGNED FOR LIFTING
PURPOSES ONLY. AFTER LIFTING THE LOAD, ALWAYS USE
APPROVED VEHICLE SUPPORT STANDS WITH AN ADEQUATE
CAPACITY RATING TO SUPPORT THE LOAD BEFORE MAKING
ANY REPAIRS OR ADJUSTMENTS. VEHICLE SUPPORT
STANDS ARE INTENDED TO BE USED IN PAIRS.
12.Do not use cribbing under the jack or on top of the post or
scissors lift points. The jack must be in direct contact with the oor
and the lift point in direct contact with the load.
REPAIR SERVICE
If your Norco product requires service or repair, contact the Norco
Customer Service Department for the location of the nearest Norco
Authorized Service Center.
Norco Industries, Inc.
365 West Victoria St.
Compton, CA 90220
[phone] • Fax: [phone]
www.norcoindustries.com
It will be necessary to provide the Norco Authorized Service Center
with a copy of the bill of sale if requesting warranty repair. If the
authorized service center determines your product is eligible for
warranty repair, the repair will be made at no charge and returned
freight prepaid. The cost of non-warrantable service, repair, and
return freight is the customer’s responsibility.
1. Always store the jack in a well protected area where it will not
be exposed to inclement weather, corrosive vapors, abrasive dust,
or any harmful elements. The jack must be cleaned of water, snow,
sand, or grit before using.
2. The jack must be lubricated periodically in order to prevent
premature wearing of parts. A general purpose grease must be
applied to the front and rear axle wheels, handle base pivot, the
release mechanism and all other bearing surfaces.
3. It should not be necessary to rell or top off the reservoir with
hydraulic uid unless there is an external leak. An external leak
requires immediate repair which must be performed in a dirt-
free environment by qualied hydraulic repair personnel who are
familiar with this equipment. Norco Authorized Service Centers
are recommended.
IMPORTANT: In order to prevent seal damage and jack failure,
never use alcohol, brake uid, or transmission oil in the jack.
4. Every jack owner is responsible for keeping the jack label clean
and readable. Use a mild soap solution to wash external surfaces
of the jack but not any moving hydraulic components. Contact
Norco Industries for a replacement label if your jack’s label is not
readable.
5. Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use the jack if any
component is cracked, broken, bent, shows signs of damage, or
leaks hydraulic uid. Do not use the jack if it has loose or missing
hardware, or components, or is modied in any way. Take corrective
action before using the jack again.
6. Do not attempt to make any hydraulic repairs unless you
are a qualied hydraulic repair person that is familiar with this
equipment.
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
72036D