Rotary SPO16 User manual

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© May 2019 by Vehicle Service Group. CO10949 IN20825
All rights reserved. Rev. H 5/22/2019
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LP20650
SPO16, SPO20
SPO16 Capacity 16,000 lbs. (7,258 kg.) / 4,000 lbs. (1,814 kg.) per Arm
SPO20 Capacity 20,000 lbs. (9,072 kg.) / 5,000 lbs. (2,268 kg.) per Arm
OPERATING CONDITIONS
Lift is not intended for outdoor use
and has an operating ambient temperature
range of
41°-104°F (5°-40°C)

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1. Lift Location: Use architects plan when available to locate
lift. Fig. 1 shows dimensions of a typical bay layout.
WARNING
DO NOT install this lift in a pit or depression
due to fire or explosion risks. A forklift is recommended to
upright each column during installation.
Note: Installation tip - Upright each column after installing
column extentions, column ties, and overhead brackets.
Fig. 1
HCAORPPA
Rear
Front
Lift
13'-5" Standard Setting
13'-11" Wide Setting
12'-11" Narrow Setting
9'-5 7/16" Standard Drive Through Setting
9'-11 7/16" Wide Drive Through Setting
8'-11 7/16" Narrow Drive Through Setting
15'– 0" Min. To
Nearest Obstruction
90
0
Power Unit to
Passenger Side
15'– 0" Min. To
Nearest Obstruction
3/4" Anchors
(7) Per Side
7''– 6" Min. To Nearest
Obstruction
900
62 7/16"
19 1/4”
Wheel Spotting Dishes
6"
34"
28"
Alignment Notches
C
L
2. Lift Setting: Position columns in bay using dimensions
shown in Fig.1. Place column with power unit mounting bracket
on vehicle passenger side of lift. Both column base plate backs
must be square on center line of lift. Notches are cut into each
base plate to indicate center line of lift.
Use appropriate equipment to raise carriage to first latch
position. Be sure locking latch is securely engaged.

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(4) 3/8”-16NC x 1/2” Lg.
Flanged HHCS
(3) 1/4”-20NC x 5/8” Lg.
Flanged HHCS
(3) 1/4”-20NC Lg.
Flanged Lock Nut
(4) 3/8”-16NC x 1” Lg.
Flanged HHCS
(4) 3/8”-16NC
Flanged Lock Nut
Extensions are adjustable
in 6” increments from 15’
to 16’-6” for Standard
models and from 13’-6” to
14’-6” for LC models.
Fig. 2
Fig. 4
3. Lift Height: See Fig. 2 for overall lift height of each specific
lift model. Add 1” min. to overall height to lowest obstruction.
4. Install Column Extensions to columns using (4) 3/8"-16NC x
1/2" Lg. Flanged HHCS and (3) 1/4"-20NC x 5/8" Lg. Flanged HHCS
with (3) 1/4"-20NC Lock Nut, Fig. 3.
Install column ties using (4) 3/8"-16NC x 1" Flanged HHCS, Fig. 4
and (4) 3/8"-16NC Flanged Lock Nuts. Adjust column extensions
square and tighten hardware.
Fig. 3

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5. Attach Overhead Bracket to column extensions using
(4) 1/2"-13NC x 1-1/4" lg. Flanged HHCS and (4) 1/2"-13NC
Flanged Locknut), Fig. 5.
(2) 1/2”-13NC x 1-1/4” Lg.
Flanged HHCS
(4) 1/4”-20NC x 5/8” Lg.
Flanged HHCS
(2 per cover)
Install Cover Brackets
After Cables have been
Routed And Installed
(2) 1/2”-13NC
Flanged Lock Nut
(4) 1/4”-20NC
Flanged Lock Nut
(2 per cover)
(4) 1/2”-13NC x 1-1/4” Lg.
Flanged HHCS
(4) 1/2”-13NC
Flanged Lock Nut
6. Attach overhead assembly to overhead bracket with
(2) 1/2"-13NC x 1-1/4" lg. Flanged HHCS and (2) 1/2"-13NC
Flanged Locknut. Install (2) cover brackets using
(4) 1/4"-20NC x 5/8" lg. Flanged HHCS (2 per bracket)
and (4) 1/4"-20NC Flanged Locknut (2 per bracket), Fig. 5a.
Notice, the cover brackets cannot be installed until after
cables have been routed and installed, Fig. 15.
Fig. 5
Fig. 5a

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Concrete and Anchoring: Drill (14) 3/4" dia. holes (7 per side) in concrete floor using holes
in column base plate as a guide. See diagrams for hole depth,
hole spacing, and edge distance requirements.
CAUTION
DO NOT install on asphalt or other similar
unstable surfaces. Columns are supported only by anchors in
floor.
Run nut down just below impact
section of bolt. Drive anchor
into hole until nut and washer
contact base.
Drill holes using 3/4” carbide
tipped masonry drill bit per
ANSI B212.15-1994 (R2000).
Construction dust collected
per OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1153.
Tighten nut with Torque
wrench to 110 ft.-lbs.
CONCRETE AND ANCHORING REQUIREMENTS
STANDARD ANSI/ALI ALCTV IBC SEISMIC
Minimum Floor Thickness 4-1/4 INCHES 5 INCHES 6 INCHES Varies by location consult
with your structural engineer
and manufacturer’s
representative.
Anchor Hilti Kwik Bolt III
3/4" x 5-1/2"
Anchors supplied
with the lift.*
Hilti HIT-HY 150
MAX-SD Adhe-
sive; Hilti HIT-HY
150
MAX Adhesive;
HILTI HIT-RE 500-
SD Adhesive
Hilti Kwik Bolt III
3/4" x 7"
Minimum Concrete
Strength
3000 PSI 3000 PSI 3000 PSI
Minimum Anchor Embed-
ment
3-1/4 INCHES 3-1/2 INCHES 3-3/4 INCHES
Minimum Distance to
Concrete Edge, Crack,
Expansion Joint, Aban-
danoned Anchor Hole
4-1/2 INCHES 5-1/4 INCHES 3-1/4 INCHES
*The supplied concrete fasteners meet the criteria of the American National Standard
“Automotive Lifts - Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation” ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2017, and the lift
owner is responsible for all charges related to any additional anchoring requirements as specified by local codes.
Contact customer service for further information at: 800.445.5438

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Shims
(1/2" Max.)
Nut
Flat
Washer
Anchor
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
NOTE: If more than 2 horse shoe shims are used at any of
the column anchor bolts, pack non-shrink grout under the
unsupported area of the column base. Insure shims are
held tightly between the baseplate and floor after torquing
anchors.
(2)--3/4" Spacers
1/4"-20NC x 2-3/4" HHCS & Locknut
Star Washer
Flat Washer
(2) 1/4”-20NC-3/4” HHCS
Overhead Switch
1/16" Gap
7. IMPORTANT: Using the horse shoe shims provided, shim
each column base until each column is plumb. If one column
has to be elevated to match the plane of the other column, full
size base shim plates should be used (Reference Shim Kit
N774-1 Shim). Recheck columns for plumb. Tighten anchor bolts
to an installation torque of 110 ft-lbs. Shim thickness MUST NOT
exceed 1/2” when using the 5-1/2” long anchors provided with
the lift, Fig. 6.
If anchors do not tighten to 110 ft-lbs. installation torque, replace
concrete under each column base with a 6' x 6' x 6" thick 3000
PSI minimum concrete pad keyed under and flush with the top
of existing floor. Let concrete cure before installing lifts and
anchors.
Fig. 7a
Fig. 7a
8. Mount Switch assembly towards power unit column
as shown, Fig. 7, using (2) 1/4"-20NC x 3/4" lg. HHCS, nuts
and Washers.
Insert 1/4"-20NC x 2-3/4" HHCS through pivot hole in end
of switch bar. Insert opposite end of bar through slot in
switch mounting bracket, Fig. 7a. Then secure HHCS and
Switch Bar to overhead as shown, Fig. 7, using (2) 3/4"
spacers and 1/4”-20NC Locknut. Tighten Hex bolt leaving
1/16” gap between the spacer and the overhead assembly.
COVER NOT SHOWN

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(2) 5/16" x 3/8" Lg. Pan Head Screw
With (2) 5/16" Ext. Tooth Lockwashers
Fig. 8
9. Mount latch release air valve and bracket to column
using (2) 5/16"-18NC x 3/8" lg. PHMS, Fig. 8.

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Flow Control
Regulator
Tee
Straight
Adapter Swivel
Elbow
5/16"-18NC HEX FLGD
WZLOCK NUT
5/16"-18NC HEX FLGD
WZLOCK NUT 5/16"-18NC x 1/2" Lg. HEX FLGD
WZLOCK HHCS
(3) THREADED HOLES USED FOR
5/16" x 1/2" Lg. HEX FLGD WZLOCK HHCS
5/16"-18NC x 1-1/2" Lg. HEX FLGD
WZLOCK HHCS
N567
ADAPTER PLATE
CAPACITY
16,000 LBS.
FOR SPO16
CAPACITY
20,000 LBS.
FOR SPO20
Single Phase Power Unit
(For DC Version see pages 14-23)
10. Single Phase Power Unit:
A) Attach (3) 5/16"-18NC x 1 ½" lg. flange head cap screws
to the adapter plate as shown with push nuts.
B) Attach the adapter plate to the column power unit
bracket with (3) 5/16"-18NC x ½" lg. flange head cap screws
as shown.
C) Attach the power unit to the adapter plate using the
existing 1 ½" lg. hardware and 5/16"-18NC flange head nuts.
D) Add the last 5/16"-18NC x 1 ½" lg. flange head cap
screw and nut (upper left as shown) to complete the
power unit installation, Fig. 9.
E) Attach straight thread adapter, swivel elbow, flow
control regulator, and o-ring face seal tee as shown,
Fig. 10.
CAUTION
Over tightening locknut may tear O-ring or
distort threads in pump manifold outlet.
Fig. 9
Fig. 10

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ARM STOP (REF FIG. 21) IS LOCATED IN THE
YOKE TUBE CLOSEST TO THE POWER UNIT.
POSITION ARM STOP AS SHOWN.
OVERHEAD HOSE ROUTING
11. Hoses: Clean adapters and hose. Inspect all threads
for damage and hose ends to be sure they are crimped.
Adapter & Hose Installation
A) Install item (2) with hose clamps, on power unit column
side connecting it to the cylinder (1) first.
B) Install item (3) with hose clamps starting at left
column cylinder (5) and working toward the right column.
All excess hose should be at bends & inside overhead
assembly.
C) Connect item (2) & item (3) to Tee (4).
IMPORTANT: All O-ring face seal connections should be
torqued to 18-20 ft. lbs.
NOTE: Route Power Unit hose inside columns using slots
provided at column base, Fig. 11, Fig. 12, and Fig. 13. Route
Overhead Hose in column channel on outside of column to
inside of column extensions. Attach to column extensions
with pipe clamp and route up and thru hole in each end of
the overhead.
COLUMN EXTENSION
HOSE ROUTING
HOSE CLIP
LOCATION
HOSE CLIP
LOCATION
Fig. 12
Fig. 11

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1st Cable2nd Cable
Upper Sheaves
Lower Sheaves
Long Cable Threads
Located on Top
ITEM QTY. DESCRIPTION
1 2 Hydraulic Cylinder
2 1 Power Unit Hose
3 1 Overhead Hose
4 1 Branch Tee
5 3 Hose Clips(5/8")
5 3 5/16"-18NC x 3/8” lg. PHMS
6 1 Hose Clips(1/2")
6 1 5/16"-18NC x 3/8” lg. PHMS
7 4 Hose Clips(5/8")
7 4 5/16"-18NC x 1/2” lg. PHMS
7 4 5/16"-18NC Nut
12. Equalizer Cables: Fig. 15 describes general cable
arrangements. It is easier to tie-off lower (short) cable
studs first. Notice, long cable studs must be located on
top, Fig. 14.
A) Run cable stud up through the lower tie-off plate, and/
or bracket(s), and/or spacer(s) depending on the lift
model, Fig. 15.
B) Push cable up until stud is above top of carriage Fig.
15.
1
2
3
4
5
7
7
6
7
7
5
5
Hose runs down
Passenger
Side
approach side to
cylinder on left column.
Hose runs through holes in
extensions, then through
holes in overhead.
Cylinder bleeders
Torque values
15 ft. lbs. Minimum
20 ft. lbs. Maximum
Fig. 13
Fig. 14
C) Run nylon insert locknut onto studs so that 1/2" ex-
tends out from locknut Fig. 15.
D) Pull cables back down through carriage Fig. 15.
E) Run cable overhead and tie-off top (long) cable studs
and torque to about 100 in-lbs., see Fig. 14 & Fig. 15.