Tuxedo FP14K User manual

FP14K & FP14KA
14,000 lb Capacity
Four Post Lifts
Installation and Operation Manual
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14,000 LB.
FOUR POST LIFTS
These heavy duty chain driven lifts are designed for many
years of trouble free service. Our four post lifts are
constructed with heavy gauge “C” channel.
Features:
✦14,000 lb. lifting capacity
✦Chain driven
✦Single point pneumatic
safety release mechanism
✦20” runways
✦Non-skid diamond plate
runways
✦Three turntable positions
✦Rear slip-plates mounted
on roller bearings
✦Fully adjustable stop locks
for easy leveling
✦C-channel construction
✦FREE mounting hardware
✦Powder-coated
paint finish
SPECIFICATIONS:FP14KFP14KA
Lifting capacity 14,000 lbs. 14,000 lbs.
Overall length 208” 208”
Overall width 123” 123”
Lifting height 65 1⁄4”67”
Maximum wheel base (2 wheel) 192” 167”
Maximum wheel base (4 wheel) NA 152”
Runway width 21 1⁄2”21 1⁄2”
Width between posts 108” 108”
Power pack 2hp 220/230 vac 20 amps
Features:
✦14,000 lb. lifting capacity
✦Chain driven
✦Single point pneumatic
safety release mechanism
✦20” runways
✦Non-skid diamond
plate runways
✦C-channel construction
✦Hydraulic operation for
minimum maintenance
✦FREE mounting hardware
✦Powder-coated
paint finish
FP14K
14,000 lb. capacity
Four post lift
FP14KA
14,000 lb. capacity
Four post alignment lift
shown with optional
rolling jack

1905 N Main St Suite C, Cleburne, TX 76033
Ph 817-558-9337 Fax [phone]
TUXEDO DISTRIBUTORS LIMITED WARRANTY
Structural Warranty:
The following parts and structural components carry a five year warranty:
Columns Top Rail Beam Uprights Arms Swivel Pins
Legs Carriages Tracks Overhead BeamCross Rails
Limited One-Year Warranty:
Tuxedo Distributors, LLC (“Tuxedo”) offers a limited one-year warranty to the original purchaser of
Tuxedo lifts and Wheel Service in the United States and Canada. Tuxedo will replace, without charge, any
part found defective in materials or workmanship under normal use, for a period of one year after purchase.
The purchaser is responsible for all shipping charges. This warranty does not apply to equipment that has
been improperly installed or altered or that has not been operated or maintained according to specifications.
Other Limitations:
This warranty does not cover:
1. Parts needed for normal maintenance
2. Wear parts, including but not limited to cables, slider blocks, chains, rubber pads and pulleys
3. Replacement of lift and tire changer cylinders after the first 30 days. A seal kit and installation
instructions will be sent for repairs thereafter.
4. On-site labor
Upon receipt, the customer must visually inspect the equipment for any potential freight damage before
signing clear on the shipping receipt. Freight damage is not considered a warranty issue and therefore must
be noted for any potential recovery with the shipping company.
The customer is required to notify Tuxedo of any missing parts within 72 hours. Timely notification must
be received to be covered under warranty.
Tuxedo will replace any defective part under warranty at no charge as soon as such parts become available
from the manufacturer. No guarantee is given as to the immediate availability of replacement parts.
Tuxedo reserves the right to make improvements and/or design changes to its lifts without any obligation
to previously sold, assembled or fabricated equipment.
There is no other express warranty on the Tuxedo lifts and this warranty is exclusive of and in lieu of all
other warranties, expressed or implied, including all warranties of merchantability and fitness for a
particular purpose.
To the fullest extent allowed by law, Tuxedo shall not be liable for loss of use, cost of cover, lost profits,
inconvenience, lost time, commercial loss or other incidental or consequential damages.
This Limited Warranty is granted to the original purchaser only and is not transferable or
assignable.
Some states do not allow exclusion or limitation of consequential damages or how long an
implied warranty lasts, so the above limitations and exclusions may not apply. This warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights, which may vary from state to state.

Specifications
Capacity: 14,000 lbs
Motor power: 1.5 Kw
Power supply: 220V / 60 Htz / 1 Ph
CD
F
E
B
A
PIC.1
G
B
A
PIC.2
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Step1
1. Select a right place for the new lift installation.
PIC.3
2. This lift must be installed on a solid level concrete floor with no more than 0.15 degree of
slope. Or, the four points under the posts should be in level within 10mm.
3. The thickness of the concrete should be at least 4”. The intensity of the concrete should be
3,000 PSI.
4. Draw a chalk line layout.
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Step2
1. Locate the main pump column A and main column B on their positions.
2. Anchor the main pump column A.Ifshimming is required, insert the shims as necessary to
plumb the column.
3. Locate the other two columns C and D on their positions.
4. Insert the front and rear cross tubes E and F into the columns. Raise them upto
approximately 18" and place on safety locks.
5. Connect the balancing chain LH1234 inside the main column A and column C.
6. Connect another balancing chain LH1234 inside the main column B and column C.
7. Raise up the top cylinder beam G, put it on the main columns A and B. Use M12*50 bolts to
fix the beam to the columns.
8. Pull out the piston of the main cylinder for 1750mm. Connect the two chains LH1246 to the
cross tubes.
9. Check the positions of the unfixed 3 columns. Adjust the gaps between the tube and column.
Then anchor them. Use shims to plumb the columns.
10. Put the runways onto the cross tubes. Fix them by bolts. Take care to place the rolling jack
rails toward the middle of the lift.
11. Put on all the accessories such as front wheel stops and ramps.
12. Adjust all the chains enough to level the runways.
Step3
1. Put the electro-hydraulic pump onto the main pump column.
2. Connect all the pipes to pump and cylinders.
3. Connect the wires for the pump motor.
4. Connect the air pipe for the safety locks. (Pic.5)
5. Fill up the pump tank with hydraulic oil for 2/3 capacity.
6. Press the start button for first time raise. Check all the bolts, moving parts, etc.
7. Run up and down several times to see if the lift is OK.
8. Adjust the nuts on the chain ends to level the runways again.
9. Adjust the height of the safety bar inside the column to ensure crosstubes lock properly.
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1. Chain LH1246
Main column A Main column B 2. Chain Lh1246
3.
Chain LH1234
4. Main Cylinder
Locking
Column
Air cylinder Unlocking
Cross tube
Safety system
PIC. 4
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1. Air cylinder on column B
2. Air cylinder on column A
3. Air cylinder on column D
4. Air cylinder on column C
5. Switch
6. Air supply
7. Air pipe
Column C / D
1. pressure gauge
2. Main cylinder
3. Inlet oil pipe
4. Outlet oil pipe
1
3 5
4 26
7
Main column side
1. Chain LH1246
2. Safety lock
3. Balancing chain LH1234
Main column A / B
PIC. 5
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Operation
1. Position vehicle wheels in the center of each runway.
2. Set parking brake or use wheel chock to hold vehicle in position.
3. Before raising vehicle, be sure all personnel are clear of the lift and surrounding area. Pay
careful attention to overhead clearances.
4. Raise the lift to the desired height by pressing the push button on the power unit.
5. After vehicle is raised to the desired height, lower the lift on the nearest safety lock.
6. Check to make sure all four safeties are engaged BEFORE ENTERING work area.
7. To lower the lift, raise the lift off the safety locks approximately 2" by pressing the start
button on the pump.
8. Press the push button on the air safety valve to the open position.
9. Push the LOWING HANDLE on the pump until the lift has descended completely.
Weekly maintenance
1. Lubricate all rollers with general purpose oil.
2. Check all chain connections, bolts and pins to insure proper mounting.
3. Lubricate safety lock pivot points with general purpose oil.
Monthly maintenance
1. Check safety locks to insure they are in good operating condition.
2. Check all cables for excessive signs of wear.
3. Make a visual inspection of ALL MOVING PARTS and check for excessive signs of wear
4. Replace ALL FAULTY PARTS before lift is put back in service.
Trouble shooting
Symptoms Possible cause Remedy
1. Lift will not raise or 1. Over load. The load should be with in the capacity.
will not stay up.
2. The pump is not working Check the power supply, oil quantity,
properly valves and filters.
3. The cylinder leaks. Check all connections of the oil pip.
Change the main cylinder.
2. Lift will not lower 1. The Safety lock may be
engaged.
down. Check the air supply pressure.
Before lower down, raise the lift up
approximately 2" in order to open the
safety locks.
2. The release valve clogged Check and clean the valve.
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ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY
8.1 Ramp board 2
8.2 Bolt 4
8.3 Nut 4
8.4 Flat washe
r
4
8.5 Spring washe
r
4
41 Straight fitting 1
42 Elbow fitting 1
43 Hydraulic pose 1
44 Hydraulic pose 1
45 Elbow fitting 2
46 Pump 1
47 Bolt 4
48 Flat washe
r
4
48
.
1
F
itti
ng
1
48
.
2
P
ressure gauge
1
48
.
3
B
l
oc
k
1
48
.
4
B
o
lt
1
48
.
5
O
-r
i
ng
2
49 Spring washe
r
4
50 Nut 4
51 Air valve parts 1
52 Plank 1
53 Bolt 1
54 Flat washe
r
4
55 Spring washe
r
4
56 Nut 4
ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY 57 Air hose 1 1
1 Assistant column parts 2 5 Hydraulic cylinder 1 58 Fitting 1 1
2 Main column parts 2 6 Brae
（
normal
）
259
Fitting 2 3
3 Beam 2 7 Spindle 2 60 Elbow fitting 3
4 Transmission beam 1 8 Vehicle girder 1 each L & R 61 Air hose 1
FP14K
Spare Parts List
* Easily Worn Parts Pa
g
e 1 of 4
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Added parts #No. Description Qty
41.1 Fitting for pressure gauge 1
41.2 Pressure gauge 1
41.3 Bronze body 1
41.4 Bolt 1
41.5 O-ring 2
Added parts list for FP14KA
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ITEM QTY
41
12 1
12.1 2
12.2 2
13 3
13.1 3
13.2 3
14 3
15 6
16 1
* Easily Worn Parts
Chain seat
Snap ring
Galvanized flat washer
Chain wheel
Multiple bush
FP14K
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Spare Parts List
DESCRIPTION
Transmission beam
Spindle
Snap ring
Flat washer
Spindle
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ITEM QTY
15 6
17 4
17.1 2
18 2
19 2
20 1
21 1
29 4
* Easily Worn Parts
Spare Parts List
FP14K
Chain wheel
Page 3 of 4
Chain A（LH1246）
Chain B（LH1246）
Flex bolt
Chain
DESCRIPTION
Multiple bush
Nut
Flat washer
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ITEM QTY
22 2
23 4
24 8
25 4
26 2
27 8
28 4
29 4
30 4
31 8
32 8
32.1 8
33 8
34 4
34.1 4
35 8
35.1 8
35.2 8
36 4
37 8
37.1 8
37.2 8
38 4
38.1 8
38.2 8
39 2
40 2
40.1 2
Bolt
Galvanized nut
Galvanized flat washer
Cover
Cotter pin
Top bracket（A）
Multiple bush
Orientation board
Chain wheel
Inner haxangular screw
Inner haxangular screw
Spring washer
Galvanized nut
Spare Parts List
DESCRIPTION
FP14K
* Easily Worn Parts Page 4 of 4
Top bracket（B）
Small cylinder
Snap ring
Bolt
Flat washer
Orientation block
Inner haxangular screw
Spring washer
Chain seat
Right clasp
Left clasp
Flat washer
Washer
Haxangular nut
Cross screw
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IMPORTANT
POWER UNIT PRIMING PROCEDURE
THE PROBLEM: Power unit runs fine but will not pump any fluid.
Step 1 –Locate the check valve, the flush plug to the left of the lowering valve.
(See drawing below.)
Step 2 –Using an Allen wrench and shop towel –with shop towel in place to catch
fluid –loosen the check valve plug 2 ½ turns to allow it to leak.
Step 3 –Push the START button for one second, then release for three seconds.
Repeat these steps until unit starts pumping fluid.
Step 4 –Tighten the check valve plug.
YOUR POWER UNIT SHOULD BE PRIMED