
OPI_TOP LIFT TSK 8000_V3.2_EN 5
1 General informations
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Important safety instructions – Save these instruc-
tions
1.1 Lift purpose
Nussbaum lifting systems are the result of over 35
years’experienceintheautomotiveliftingindustry.
The high quality and superior concept ensures reli-
ability, a long Lift lifetime, and a strong economic
business solution for your automotive lifting needs.
The TSK 8000 is a hydraulic symmetric In-Ground Lift
with a lifting capacity of 8000 pounds. The Lift fea-
tures a powerful integrated power unit and hard-
chromedcylinders.Themaximumloaddistribution
is 2000 lbs per arm.
1.2 Liability
To avoid unnecessary damage, injury or death,
read all operating instructions carefully. Nussbaum
is not liable for any damages, injuries, or deaths re-
sulting from misuse of the Lift. The user carries the
risk alone.
There will be no guarantee or liability for incidents
involving injuries, death, or damage to equipment
if these incidents are the result of one or more of the
following:
• Inappropriate use of the Lift to include: Inappro-
priate installation, operation, and maintenance
of the Lift.
• Use of the Lift while security devices are inopera-
tive, not working properly, or are installed incor-
rectly.
• Failure to follow the operating instructions regard-
ing transport, storage, installation, initiation, oper-
ation, and maintenance of the Lift.
• Unauthorized changes to the design and opera-
tion of the Lift.
• Wrong or incorrect maintenance practice.
• Catastrophes,actsofGod,orexternalreasons.
• Nussbaum Lifts are warranted with the use of
Nussbaum original or replacement parts. Use
only replacement parts approved by the original
equipment manufacturer or parts meeting origi-
nalmanufacturerspecications.Useofunautho-
rized parts may void the warranty. For parts, call
Nussbaum at 1-704-864-2470.
• It should be recognized that any piece of equip-
ment can be dangerous when operated improp-
erly.
1.3 Owner/Employer responsibilities
Automotive lift institute safety requirements for
operation, inspection and maintenance (ANSI/ALI
ALOIM)
The Owner/Employer shall insure that lift opera-
tors are qualied and that they are trained in the
safe use and operation of the lift: ALI SM10-1 safety
manual; AL-ST-17; ANSI/ALOIM:2008 (R2013), Amer-
ican National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety
Requirement for Operation, Inspection and Main-
tenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI Uniform Warning Label
Decals/Placards; and in case of frame engaging
lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Refer-
ence Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts and SAE J2184,
Vehicle Lifting Points for Service Garage Lifting.
The Owner/Employer shall establish procedures to
periodically inspect the lift in accordance with the
lift manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALOIM:2008
(R2013), American National Standard for Automo-
tive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspec-
tion and Maintenance; and the employer shall in-
sure that the lift inspectors are qualied and that
they are adequately trained in the inspection of
the lift.
The Owner/Employer shall establish procedures to
periodically maintain the lift in accordance with the
lift manufacturer’s instructions or ANSI/ALOIM:2008
(R2013), American National Standard for Automo-
tive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspec-
tion and Maintenance; and the employer shall
insure that the lift maintenance personnel are qual-
ied and that they are adequately trained in the
maintenance of the lift.
The Owner/Employer shall maintain the period-
ic inspection and maintenance records recom-
mended by the manufacturer or ANSI/ALOIM:2008
(R2013), American National Standard for Automo-
tive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspec-
tion and Maintenance.
The Owner/Employer shall display the lift manu-
facturer’s operating instructions; ALI SM10-1 safety
manual; AL-ST-17; ANSI/ALOIM:2008 (R2013), Amer-
ican National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety
Requirement for Operation, Inspection and Main-
tenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI Uniform Warning Label
Decals/Placards; and in case of frame engaging
lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Ref-
erence Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts; in a con-
spicuous location in the lift area convenient to the
operator.
Additional owner/employer responsibilities
• Shall require that Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) be used according to the appropriate reg-
ulations.
• Shall display the “Safety Regulations” and adhere
to them closely.
• Shall ensure that all safety- and danger signs on
and around the Lift are observed and followed!
• Shallfollowthe speciedtimeintervalsbetween
the recommended inspection and maintenance
procedures and tests.