Rotary VLXS7 User manual

© August 2007 by Rotary Lift. All rights reserved. CO6380.3 IN20389
Rev. C 08/13/2007
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VLXS10
Low Rise Car Lift
Capacity 10,000 lbs.
(Maximum 2500 lbs. per pad)
LP20389
VLXS7
Low Rise Car Lift
Capacity 7000 lbs.
(Maximum 1750 lbs. per pad)

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VLXS10 VLXS7
15'' (381mm)
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MOVEMENT OF LIFT
A Leg
1. Lift Location: Always check architect’s building plans when
applicable. The lift should be located on a relatively level floor
in a space which will allow adequate working space around
the vehicle, Fig. 1.
Note: Lift can be installed with cylinder end pointing towards
front (typical) or rear of bay. Be alert to differences in lift
clearance requirements according to installation option
chosen and customer preference.
DO NOT install on asphalt or other similar unstable
surfaces.
Note: At full rise, the lift moves the vehicle 15" (381mm), Fig. 2.
2. Remove shipping bands and wood skids from lift.
NOTE:
Lift can be installed with cylinder end pointing towards front or rear of bay. Be alert to differences in lift clearance requirements
according to installation option chosen and customer preference.
CLEARANCE AROUND VLXS10 LIFT
A. Overall Length .............................................. 7'-7" (2311mm)
B. Overall Width ................................................6'-11-3/4" (2127mm)
C. Minimum To Center Of Next Lift ...............11'-0" (3353mm)
D. Minimum To Nearest Obstruction ............. 5'-0" (1981mm)
E. Minimum For 24' (7315mm) Bay
Standard Approach (G) ...........................10'-9" (3277mm)
Optional Approach (H) ............................13'-3" (4039mm)
F. Minimum For 24' (7315mm) Bay
Standard Approach (G) ...........................13'-3" (4039mm)
Optional Approach (H) ............................10'-9" (3277mm)
G. Approach
H. Approach (Optional)
J. At Full Rise Lift Moves 15" In This Direction
K. 2" Conduit to Power Unit (Optional).
L. Width of Platform/Base .............................. 6'-6-1/2" (1994mm)
Fig. 1
Fig. 2
CLEARANCE AROUND VLXS7 LIFT
A. Overall Length .............................................. 7'-7" (2311mm)
B. Overall Width ................................................6'-11-3/4" (2127mm)
C. Minimum To Center Of Next Lift ...............11'-0" (3353mm)
D. Minimum To Nearest Obstruction ............. 5'-0" (1981mm)
E. Minimum For 24' (7315mm) Bay
Standard Approach (G) ...........................10'-9" (3277mm)
Optional Approach (H) ............................13'-3" (4039mm)
F. Minimum For 24' (7315mm) Bay
Standard Approach (G) ...........................13'-3" (4039mm)
Optional Approach (H) ............................10'-9" (3277mm)
G. Approach
H. Approach (Optional)
J. At Full Rise Lift Moves 15" In This Direction
K. 2" Conduit to Power Unit (Optional).
L. Width of Platform/Base .............................. 6'-6-1/2" (1994mm)

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ANCHORING LIFT
Drill hole using 3/4" carbide tipped
masonry drill bit per ANSI standard
B94.12.1977.
Clean Hole.
Run nut down just below impact
section of bolt. Drive anchor into
hole until nut &
washer contact base.
Tighten nut with Torque Wrench to
150 ft-lbs (203 N-m)
Fig. 3
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1302mm
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ANCHOR LOCATIONS
A Holes not used
B Drill (2) holes for 3/4" anchors through top, install
after raising.
C Drill (6) holes and install 3/4" anchors.
3. Anchoring:
A. The anchor bolts must be installed at least 5-11/16” (145mm)
from any edge or seam in the concrete
B. Concrete shall have a compression strength of at least 3,000
PSI (20N/mm2) and a minimum thickness of 4-1/4” (108mm)
in order to achieve a minimum anchor embedment of 3-1/4”
(83mm). When using the standard supplied 3/4” x 5-1/2” lg.
anchors, if the top of the anchor exceeds 2-1/4” above the floor
grade, you DO NOT have enough embedment.
C. Drill (8) 3/4” dia. holes in concrete floor using holes in base
plate as a guide, see Fig. 3 & 4.
Note: DO NOT install anchors in holes marked "B" until AFTER lift
is raised, see Fig. 4.
CAUTION
DO NOT install on asphalt or other similar
unstable surfaces.
D. Tighten the anchor bolts to 150 ft-lbs (203 N-m). Do not use an
impact wrench on anchor bolts.
If after tightening the anchor supplied with the lift extends
more than 2-1/4” (57mm) above the floor the anchor does not
have enough embedment.
IMPORTANT
If an anchor will not reach the appropriate
torque level or does not have enough embedment or adequate
spacing cannot be achieved, replace the concrete under the
lift with an 7’ wide x 9’ deep x 6” thick pad (2m x 2.7m x 152mm)
of 3,000 psi (20N/mm²) concrete keyed under the existing floor.
Let the concrete cure before reinstalling the lift.
IMPORTANT
The frame must not be twisted, bent or
otherwise misaligned by unlevel floors or improper anchoring.
Misalignment will cause damage to the lift. Maximum out-of-
level at anchors is: 1/4" (6mm) side to side; 1/2" (13mm) front to
rear. If floor is crowned more than 1/4" (6mm) between front to
rear anchors, shim at anchors. Top structure to be parallel to
bases within 1/4" (6mm). Use shim kit FJ2426, or use grout to
level the floor.
4-1/4"
2-1/4"
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4. Install Power Unit And Mounting Post:
A. Refer to architect’s plan for placement of power unit mounting
post. Using the stand as a template mark location of (4) floor
anchor holes. Note, the post uses a 1/2” diameter anchor
which is different from the lift. Using a 1/2" carbide drill bit, drill
and install anchors for the post.
B. Attach four 5/16” x 1-1/4” bolts to the highest two and lowest
two holes in the mounting bracket with 5/16” plain nuts. Attach
the power unit, to these bolts and secure with 5/16” nylon
insert nuts.
C. Add fluid. Remove the fill-cap from the tank and fill with
Dexron III ATF or hydraulic oil that meets ISO 32, until fluid
reaches the MIN______ mark on the power unit. Replace the
fill-cap.
5. Electrical:
A. The power unit comes completely wired and ready to plug into
a 115 volt, single phase, 60 Hz. Circuit. A six foot, 3-wire power
cord with grounding plug is provided. See Motor Operating
Data Table, Fig. 5.
IMPORTANT
Use separate circuit with time delay fuse or
circuit breaker for each power unit. For single phase 115V use
25 amp. fuse. Wiring and power unit locations must comply
with local electrical codes.
B. Optional 208V-230V operated: Have a certified electrician run
230V single phase 60Hz power supply to 2 HP motor, Fig. 5.
Size wire for 20 amp circuit. See Motor Operating Data table.
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Power Unit Wiring Detail
A Black Wire
B White Wire
C Green Wire
D 208-230V 60HZ Single Phase
E Attach Black Wire to Black Wire.
F Attach White Wire to Red Wire
G Attach Ground Wire here.
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230V 60Hz
Single Phase
Black Black
Single Phase Rotary Power Unit
Motor Operating Data - Single Phase
Line Voltage Running Motor Voltage Range
208-230 Volts 60 HZ 197-253 Volts
Motor Operating Data - Single Phase
Line Voltage Running Motor Voltage Range
115 Volts 60 HZ 103-127 Volts

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Hose Routing
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Hose Routing
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Front Approach
Hose Routing
(With Hose Guard)
6. Running Hoses And Bleeding The Hydraulic System:
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WARNING
When attaching hydraulic fittings with pipe
threads to the cylinders use Teflon tape. DO NOT start the
Teflon tape closer than 1/8” (3mm) from the end of the fitting.
Failure to comply may cause damage to the hydraulic system.
B.
WARNING
When tightening connections with
flared (JIC) fittings, always follow the following tightening
instructions. Failure to follow these instructions may result in
cracked fittings and / or leaks.
Use the proper size wrench. The nut portion of the fitting is
the only part that should turn during tightening. The flare seat
MUST NOT turn. Screw the fittings together hand tight. Using
a 11/16" wrench to rotate the nut portion of the fitting 2-1/2 hex
flats.
Back the fitting off one full turn. Again, tighten the fitting hand
tight, then rotate the nut portion of the fitting 2-1/2 hex flats.
C. Connect the long hydraulic hose to the branch on the JIC tee
fitting, Fig 6 (F).
D. Connect a male pipe thread to male JIC elbow to the port near
the base end of each cylinder. The fittings should face toward
the front of the lift (towards conduit or hose guard) and up 5
to 10 degrees, the cylinders will rotate upward as the lift rises,
Fig. 6 (B). For rear approach hose installation face rearward
down 5 to 10 degrees.
E. Connect the short hydraulic hoses to the elbows on the
cylinders, Fig. 6 (B). These connections should be hand-tight
only. Feed the free ends of the hoses thru the hose guides,
Fig. 6 (C & D) . (Ignore for rear approach hose installation.)
F. Connect short hoses to the runs on the JIC tee fitting, Fig. 6 (E).
For rear approach hose installation to stainless tubing also
position tubing clamp adapters over concrete anchors and
place clamp over tubing as shown.
A JIC tee fitting
B JIC elbows
C Short hydraulic hose to be routed over latch release handle
as shown, or by hydraulic cylinder as shown.
D Feed the free ends of the short hydraulic hoses thru the
hose guides as shown.
E Short hoses to be connected to the runs on the JIC tee
fitting.
F Long hydraulic hose to be either routed through 2" conduit
or through the hose guard as shown. This is according to
the installation option chosen by customer.
G Latch release handle
H Hose guard (Note: Hose guards are not to be used if
conduit is in concrete, DO NOT anchor at this time.)
I 2" conduit to power unit
J Stainless Tubing Assembly
K 90° JIC Elbow
L Male Adapter
M Clamp Adapter
N Tubing Clamp
O Swivel Tee
Fig. 6
Connect 90 degree JIC elbow to swivel tee and then long hose
to male adapter.
G. With the lift at it’s lowest position loosen the connections
between the hoses and fittings attached to the cylinders.
Do not loosen the connections between the fittings and the
cylinders themselves.
H. Run the power unit until fluid appears at the cylinder ports.
Tighten the hose connections.
I. Add fluid to the system as previously described.

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9. Anchoring The Ramps And Spotting Dish:
A. Ramps:
Note the ramps use a 1/2” diameter anchor which is different
from the lift. Using a 1/2" carbide drill bit, drill holes and install
(4) anchors to the ramps.
B. Wheel Dish:
1. Locate front wheel dish as shown in Fig. 7 (C).
2. Drill two 3/8" holes x 2-1/2" deep in concrete floor using holes in
wheel spotting dish as guide.
3. Hammer both drive anchors through wheel spotting dish into
concrete floor.
10. Installing Hose Guard:
Note: Hose guards ARE NOT to be used if conduit is in concrete.
A. Postion hose guard over hose. Note: Hose guard is to be used
to prevent damage of hose when driven over and to prevent
tripping.
B. Drill (4) 1/4" anchor holes and install anchors.
RAMP CLEARANCE TABLE
A 1/2" (13mm) minimum clearance.
B 5/8" (16mm) minimum clearance.
C Anchor hole locations for wheel dish.
7. Positioning The Ramps:
A. The ramps should be positioned as shown in Fig. 7, with a
minimum of 1/2” (3mm), Dimension (A), clearance between the
ramp and the front edge of the pad opposite the cylinders and
5/8” (16mm), Dimension (B), clearance between the outside
surfaces of the pad and the inside surface of the ramps. DO
NOT DRILL ANCHOR HOLES AT THIS TIME!
B. Raise and lower the lift through one cycle and ensure there is
adequate clearance between the ramps and the pad.
8. Installing The Lock Release Handle:
A. Insert the latch release handle through the access hole in the
ramp nearest the power unit.
B. Insert the keyed end of the handle through the keyway in the
latch release weldment as shown in Fig. 8.
C. Install the roll pin into the end of the handle as shown in Fig. 8.
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16"
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VLXS10 VLXS7

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11. Final Adjustments:
A. Install and tighten the remaining two anchors as described in
Fig. 4.
B. If any problems are encountered, do not proceed with
subsequent steps. Instead, resolve the problem before
proceeding by referencing the Troubleshooting portion of the
Owner’s Manual section of this manual.
C. Raise the lift empty to the top of its travel and lower it the floor
three (3) times to remove the remaining air from the hydraulic
system and to verify that the power unit won’t stall at relief
pressure.
D. Position a vehicle on the lift, raise to full height and lower onto
the safety latches. Lower the vehicle to the floor.
E. After cycling the lift ten times with a vehicle on it, recheck the
tightness of the lift anchors to 90 ft-lbs (122 N-m).
Notes:

Installer: Please return this booklet to literature package and give to lift owner/operator.
Trained Operators and Regular Maintenance Ensures
Satisfactory Performance of Your Rotary Lift.
Contact Your Nearest Authorized Rotary Parts Distributor for Genuine Rotary Replacement Parts. See
Literature Package for Parts Breakdown.
Date Rev. Description of Change
06-09-05 - New Product Launch
09-09-05 A Update base graphics to remove holes, show hose routing for conduit more
clearly, 150 ft. lbs. was 90, remove 208V-230V motor option and remove 3Ø
note.
09-27-05 B Added VLXS7 Lift to instructions.
08-07-07 C Updated lift dimensions.
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