Rotary 1000 SERIES Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Owner/Employer Responsibilities ...................................................... 2
Safety Instructions ............................................................................... 2
Operating Instructions ......................................................................... 4
Maintenance Instructions................................................................... 6
Trouble Shooting ................................................................................... 7
Manual Raising & Lowering Runways .............................................. 12
Calibration Procedure.......................................................................... 15
Lift Lockout/Tagout Procedure ........................................................... 18
Operating Conditions............................................................................ 19
Approved Accessories......................................................................... 19
OM20215
Rev. C 4/11/2013
LP20576
© April 2013 By Vehicle Service Group. All rights reserved. CO8571.1
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Y12/YA12
SURFACE AND FLUSH MOUNTED LIFT
(1000 SERIES)
12000 lb. Capacity
(6000 lbs. per axle)

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• TheOwner/Employershall ensure that lift operators are qualified and that they are trained in the safe use and operation of the lift
using the manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 93-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card;
ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Mainte-
nance; ALI/WL Series, ALI Uniform Warning Label Decals/Placards; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle
Lifting Points/Quick Reference Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts.
• TheOwner/Employershall establish procedures to periodically inspect the lift in accordance with the lift manufacturer’s instruc-
tions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift inspectors are qualified 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 instruc-
tions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and
Maintenance; and The Employer Shall ensure that lift maintenance personnel are qualified and that they are adequately trained in
the maintenance of the lift.
• TheOwner/Employershall maintain the periodic inspection and maintenance records recommended by the manufacturer or ANSI/
ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Operation, Inspection and Maintenance.
• TheOwner/Employershall display the lift manufacturer’s operating instructions; ALI/SM 93-1, ALI Lifting it Right safety manual; ALI/
ST-90 ALI Safety Tips card; ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety Requirements for Opera-
tion, Inspection and Maintenance; and in the case of frame engaging lifts, ALI/LP-GUIDE, Vehicle Lifting Points/Quick Reference
Guide for Frame Engaging Lifts; in a conspicuous location in the lift area convenient to the operator.
• TheOwner/Employershall provide necessary lockout/tagout means for energy sources per ANSI Z244.1-1982 (R1993), Safety Re-
quirements for the Lockout/Tagout of Energy Sources, before beginning any lift repairs.
• TheOwner/Employershallnot modify the lift in any manner without the prior written consent of the manufacturer.
TheOwner/Employer:
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•Daily inspect your lift. Never operate if it malfunctions or if it
has been broken or damaged parts. Use only qualified lift service
personnel and genuine Rotary parts to make repairs.
•Thoroughly train all employees in the use and care of lift and
wheels free device, using manufacturer’s instructions and “Lifting
It Right” and “Safety Instructions” supplied with the lift.
•DONOT permit employees or customers on lift when it is either
being raised or lowered.
•Neverallow unauthorized or untrained persons to operate lift or
wheels free device.
•Prohibit customers or non-authorized persons from being in
shop area while lift is in use.
•DONOTstand in front or behind lift while vehicle is being driven
onto or backed off the lift.
•Loadvehicle on lift carefully, align vehicle with runways before
driving on.
•DONOT allow rear tires or portion of vehicle to interfere with
ramp/chocks.
•Never allow front wheels to strike the front wheel stops.
•Never raise or lower the lift while the vehicle is supported by the
wheels free device. Only raise or lower the lift when all 4 tires of
the vehicle are supported by the runway.
•Always stand clear of lift when raising or lowering and observe
“Pinch Points” Warning.
•Never overload lift: capacity of lift is 12,000 lbs. (6,000 lbs. per
axle.) CAPACITY SHOULD NOT BE EXCEEDED.
•Always engage parking brake and use the rear wheel chocks to
keep the vehicle from rolling freely on the runways.
•Always lower lift on locks before working on vehicle.
CAUTION If you are working under vehicle, lift should be
raised high enough for locking latches to engage.

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•Alwayskeep area around lift clean of tools, debris, grease, and
oil.
•Always keep runway clean.
•Replace all caution, warning, or safety related decals on the lift
when unable to read or missing.
•ForWheelsFreeDeviceSafetyInstructions see Wheels Free
Device Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions in
the wheels free device box.
•Neveruse work step while lift is in a raised position.
•DONOT perform any maintenance on the power unit, control
valves, air or fluid lines, hydraulic cylinders, or check fluid level
until lift has been fully lowered and all pressure has bee released
from system. Follow OSHA Lockout/Tagout procedures as they
apply, reference ANSI Z244.1.
Do not operate
a damaged lift.
©
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Remain clear of lift
when raising or
lowering vehicle.
©
Proper maintenance
and inspection
is necessary
for safe operation. ©
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
Keep clear
of pinch points
when lift is moving.
©
WARNING
Clear area if vehicle
is in danger of falling.
©
Keep feet
clear of lift
while lowering.
©
WARNING
Read operating
before using lift.
©
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
and safety manuals
WARNING
Chock wheel
to prevent
vehicle movement.
©
CAUTION
Lift to be used
by trained operator
ONLY.
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WARNING
Do not override
self-closing
lift controls.
©
CAUTION
Authorized personnel
only in lift area.
©
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
•DONOT block open or override self-closing lift controls, they are
designed to return to the off or neutral position when released.
•Cleanarea if vehicle is in danger of falling.
•Remove tools, and other equipment from on or below lift before
lowering lift.
CAUTION Lowering lift legs onto an obstruction may cause
damage to lift.

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To avoid personal injury and/or property dam-
age, permit only trained personnel to operate lift.
IMPORTANT Always lift vehicle using all four tires. Never
raise just one end, corner or one side of vehicle.
After reviewing these instructions, get familiar with lift controls by
running the lift through a few cycles before loading vehicle on lift.
WARNING
If lift is not operating properly, DONOT use un-
til adjustments or repairs are made by a qualified lift service
technician.
Observe and heed SAFETY and WARNING labels on the lift.
NOTE: This lift was designed for 121-1/2” or longer wheelbase at
the rated 12,000 lb.
 1. Loading:
A. Lift must be fully lowered and service bay clear of all
personnel before the vehicle is brought on lift. Do not
stand in front of a moving vehicle.
B. If lift is equipped with wheels free device, it must be fully
lowered and the rear wheels free device pushed toward
center of lift to provide under car clearance.
C. Stop vehicle when it contacts the front wheel stops.
At all times, be sure rear wheels are forward of
the ramp/chocks and the ramp/chocks will clear tires
when the lift is raised, Fig. 1. Driver and passengers
must exit before raising.
  D. Place triangular wheel chocks on each side of one of the
rear tires, Fig. 1.
 2. ToRaiseLift:
A. Push the “RAISE” button on the control panel. Release
button at desired height, Fig. 2.
B. Lower lift to locking latches by pushing the “LOWERTO
LOCKS” button until light turns off, Fig. 2.
IMPORTANT Always lower lift on locking latches before align-
ment readings are measured.
C. For Wheels Free Device Operating Instructions see
Wheels Free Device Installation, Operation and Mainte-
nance Instructions in the wheels free device shipping
carton.
CAUTION DONOT go under vehicle or lift if locking latches
are not engaged.
WARNING
Never raise lift while vehicle is supported
above the runway by the wheels free device.
 3. BeforeLoweringLift:
A. Be sure no one is in the lift area and that all tools, tool
trays, etc. have been removed from under the lift and
vehicle.
WARNING
Observe pinch point warning decals, Fig. 3.
B. If lift is equipped with wheels free device, it must be fully
lowered and the rear wheels free device pushed toward
center of lift to provide under car clearance.
 4. ToLowerLift:
A. Raise lift off locking latches by pushing the “RAISE”
button, Fig. 2.
Note: If actuator on air valve is released, the latches will auto-
matically reset to the engaged position.
B. Push the “Lowering” button to lower lift, Fig. 2.
C. Observe lift and vehicle to be sure lift is level while being
lowered. If not, STOP raise lift by pressing the “Raise”
button until runways are level and repeat the lowering
process.
  D. Fully lower lift, remove the triangular wheel chocks and
check to be sure area is clear before removing vehicle
from lift, Fig. 1.
WARNING
Keep hands clear of linkages while the lift is
being raised or lowered, Fig. 3.
WARNING
Never lower lift while vehicle is supported
above the runway by the wheels free device.
WARNING
Before attempting to lift pick-up trucks or other
truck frame vehicles, be sure that:
A. Vehicle individual axle weight does not exceed one-half
lift capacity.
B. Adequate overhead clearance is provided to raise
vehicles to desired height.
Note: Allow 2 seconds between motor starts. Failure to comply
may cause motor burnout.
*Maximum operation pressure is:
3250 psi for Y12/YA12

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Triangular
Wheel Stops
Rear Wheel
Chock
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
LOWER TO LOCKS
LIFT ON
LOCKS
WHEN LIT
Control Fault
Beeper
Raise Button
Lower Button
Lower To Locks Button
(Blinks When Lift Is Not
Resting On Locks)
Disconnect Switch
Fig. 3
Leg Link
Arm Link
Runway
Hands Clear Warning
NP945REV.-

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WARNING
If you are not completely familiar with automotive lift maintenance procedures, STOP. Contact factory for
instructions.
ToAvoidPersonalInjury, permit only qualified lift service personnel to perform maintenance on this equipment.
•Always: Keep attaching bolts tight.
•Always: Keep locking latches free and oiled.
•Always: Raise lift when cleaning floor area with solvents and/or cleaning compounds.
•Always: Always keep runways and linkages clean. In salt belt or other corrosive environments, the lift must be washed down
weekly.
•Daily: Inspect front wheel stops and ramp/chocks for damage or excessive wear. Replace as required with genuine Rotary Lift
parts.
•Daily: Check locking latch operation and reset. Adjust per instructions or repair if required with genuine Rotary parts.
If locking latch is not heard when lift is raised:
A. Lower loaded lift onto lock, to check if lock is functioning. If lock is functioning, stop. If not, continue on
to “Step B”.
B. Check locking latch for damage or air line problem.
C. Repair and lubricate locking latch pivot points.
 D. Lower lift about half way. Then raise lift and watch locking latch operation.
E. The air cylinder should allow locking latch to pivot in and out of the latch bar.
F. Push the “LOWER” button. This should retract air cylinder and locking latch from latch bar in-order to lower
lift.
•Weekly: Clean foreign debris from rear wheel slip plates and turning radius gauges by blowing out with shop air. DONOTGREASE
BALLBEARINGS.
•Monthly: Check anchor bolts to ensure they are torqued to 65 ft. lbs .
•Monthly: Check level of runway. Adjust per instructions.
•Monthly: Check position sensor cables. Replace if damaged.
•Monthly: Lubricate Guide on each turning radius with a dry film lubricant. Clean and lubricate more often as conditions warrant.
•Semi-Annually: Check fluid level of lift power unit and refill if required. If fluid is required, inspect all fittings, hoses and seals. Repair
as required.
•Semi-Annually: Spray inside of slider and lock tracks with Teflon (PTFE) lubricate with a paraffin wax additive. Clean and lubricate
more often as conditions warrant.
•Semi-Annually: Lubricate ramp/ chock hinge pins.
•ForWheelsFreeDeviceMaintenance Instructions see Wheels Free Device Installation, Operation and Maintenance Instructions in
the wheels free device box.
•Replaceall caution, warning, or safety related decals on the lift if unable to read or missing. Reorder labels from Rotary Lift - see
parts breakdown.
•OilFilterControlManifold: Replace filter after the first 6 months of operation and every 2 years thereafter. Installation torque is hand
tight.
MAINTENANCEINSTRUCTION

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Description
Lift Stops Short Of Full Rise
Lift Chatters
Cylinder Groaning
Anchors Will Not Stay Tight
Lift Going Up Unlevel
Lift will not raise off of latches.
Possible
 Cause
Low Oil Level
Low Oil Level
1. Air in hydraulic system.
2. Dry hydraulic cylinder rod
1. Holes Drilled Oversize
2. Concrete Floor Not Thick Enough
3. Concrete Floor Not Strong Enough
1. Leveling system components not
operating properly
2. Lock obstructed
3. Pinched Or Chafed Position Sensor
Cable
1. Motor, pump, or cylinder failure.
Remedy
1. Refill reservoir per the install
instructions and with the
recommended oil grade.
1. Check for leaks.
2. Refill reservoir per the installation
instructions and with the recom-
mended oil grade.
1. Cycle lift to full stroke.
2. Spray with silicon lubricant.
1. Relocate lift using a new bit to
drill holes. Reference installation
instructions for proper anchor-
ing method and minimum spacing
requirements.
2. Break out old concrete and re-pour
per lift installation instructions.
3. Break out old concrete and re-pour
per lift installation instructions.
1. Re-calibrate per installation in-
structions.
2. Check obstructions/locks- the lift
must be raised manually to move
the lift to within operating limits .
Refer to Manually raising and low-
ering runways.
3. Check for pinched or chafed posi-
tion sensor cable. Use a continu-
ity tester to check signal wires to
shield fault then each conductor to
another for a fault. Replace cable if
damaged.
1. Contact lift manufacturer’s Customer
Service.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
 Description
Lift Going Up Unlevel - Continued
Slow Lifting Speed
Oil Blowing Out Fill-Breather Cap
Lift Slowly Settles Down
Lift Fails To Raise/Lower
Possible
Cause
Lift Installed On Unlevel Floor
1. Air Mixed With Oil
2. Air Mixed With Oil Suction
3. Low Oil Level
1. Oil Leak/Pump Failure
2. Incoming Motor Voltage Incorrect
3. Vehicle Weight And Balance Not
Within Lift Capacity.
1. Air Mixed With Oil
2. Air Mixed With Oil Suction
3. Oil Return Tube Loose
4. Slider Tracks Dirty Or Obstructed
1. Debris In Check Valve Seat
2. Debris In Hydraulic System Valve Seat
3. Oil Leak
Remedy
1. Shim lift to level per installation
instructions. If over 1/2"(13mm) use
grout to shim bases per installation
instructions.
1. Make sure oil is of recommended
grade.
2. Tighten all suction line fittings.
3. Refill reservoir per the maintenance
instructions and with the recom-
mended oil grade.
1. External oil leak- locate and repair
leak. Internal oil leak- have hydrau-
lic system serviced by an au-
thorized service representative.
2. Incoming motor voltage incorrect-
contact your local service authority.
3. Use lift only to rated capacity.
1. Change oil using ISOVG32 Hydraulic
Oil or Dexron III ATF.
Hydraulic tank overfilled.
2. Tighten all suction line fittings.
3. Reinstall oil return tube.
4. Clean and coat slider tracks with
Dupont Teflon Multi-Use dry wax
lubricant or equivalent PTFE dry film
lubricant.
1. Clean check valve.
2. Consult installation instructions
for system schematic. Inspect and
clean hydraulic valves as required.
If problem persist, contact your
authorized representative.
3. External oil leak- locate and repair
leak. Internal oil leak- have hydrau-
lic system serviced by an authorized
service representative.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
  Description
Lift Fails To Raise When Pushing Raise
Button
Lift Fails To Lower When Pushing Lower
Button
Lift Fails To Lower While Pushing
Lower To Locks Button.
Possible
Cause
1. Control Fault Beeps
2. Raise Button Defective
3. Vehicle Weight And Balance
Not Within Lift capacity
4. Motor Rotation Incorrect
5. Incoming motor voltage
Incorrect Or Insufficient
6. Loose Or Damaged Wiring
7. Blown Fuse
8. Pinched Or Chafed Position
Sensor Cable
1. Control Fault Beeps
2. Lower Button Defective
3. Hydraulic Valves Malfunctioning
4. Velocity Fuses Malfunctioning
1. Control Fault Beeps
2. Lower To Locks Button Defective
3. Hydraulic Valves Malfunctioning
4. Velocity Fuses Malfunctioning
5. Loose Or Damaged Wiring
6. Blown Fuse
7. Pinched or Chafed Position Sensor
Cable
Remedy
1. Follow trouble shooting instructions
for fault identification.
2. Replace raise button.
3. Use lift only at rated load.
4. Re-wire motor according to motor
diagram for counter-clockwise
rotation.
5. Contact your local RAI
6. Inspect and repair loose or dam-
aged wiring.
7. Check for blown fuse.
8. Check for pinched or chafed
position sensor cable. Replace if
necessary.
1. Follow trouble shooting instructions
for fault displayed.
2. Replace lower button.
3. Check electrical connections or
replace hydraulic valve(s).
4. Pressurize lift hydraulically then
use manual override valves to
release hydraulic pressure.
1. Follow trouble shooting instructions
for fault identification.
2. Replace lower to locks button.
3. Check electrical connections or
replace hydraulic valve(s).
4. Pressurize lift hydraulically then
use manual override valves to
release hydraulic pressure.
5. Pressurize lift hydraulically then
use manual override valves to
release hydraulic pressure.
Lower height limit not set.
6. Check for blown fuse.
7. Check for pinched or chafed
position sensor cable. Replace if
necessary.

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TROUBLESHOOTING
Troubleshooting
Description
RJ Pump Will Not Start
RJ Pump Starts But Stalls Under Load
RJ Pump Runs But Will Not Lift Load
RJ Pump Runs But Not To Full Rise
RJ Drifts Down - Will Not Hold
Possible
Cause
1. Insufficient air supply at pump
2. Leak in air supply line
3. Plugged air filter
4. Bad air motor
1. Insufficient air supply at pump
2. Leak in air supply line
3. Plugged air filter
4. Bad air motor
1. Lift loaded beyond capacity
2. External Oil Leaks
3. Internal leakage.
4. Release mechanism damaged or parts
missing.
5. Wrong pump installed on lift.
6. Pump low on fluid
7. Fluid blowing out rear cover of air motor
8. Pump malfunctioning
1. Pump malfunctioning
1. Release mechanism damaged or parts
missing.
2. External leakage
Remedy
1. Pump requires 100-120psi at
20cfm.
2. Locate and correct leakage.
3. Remove and install a new filter.
4. Repair or replace air motor.
1. Pump requires 100-120psi at
20cfm.
2. Locate and correct leakage.
3. Remove and install a new filter.
4. Repair or replace air motor.
1. Use lift only to rated capacity.
2. Repair leak, refill reservoir.
CAUTION Do Not overfill reservoir.
Lift must be completely lowered.
3. Have pump serviced by an autho-
rized service center.
4. Replace damaged or missing parts.
5. Verify pressure rating of pumps
meets pressure requirements of lift.
6. Lower lift and check fluid comply-
ing with MIL-H-5606. Locate and
correct leak. CAUTION: DO NOT
OVERFILL RESERVOIR. Lift must be
completely lowered.
7. Pump piston seal leaking, have
pump serviced by an authorized
service center.
8. Have pump serviced by an autho-
rized service center.
1. Have pump serviced by an autho-
rized service center.
1. Replace damaged or missing parts.
2. Locate leak and repair. Refill
reservoir. CAUTION: DO NOT OVER-
FILL RESERVOIR. Lift MUST be
completely lowered.