Direct Lift PP8 Plus Long User Manual
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15.
Install all Lock Rods & Linkage components per the drawing on (Page 18) Figure #5. Also, install Eye bolts
(Item # 26) to middle and outside of Crossbeam on each end. Secure each bolt with Hex Nut (Item # 18).
16.
Mount Power Unit (Item # 7) to the Mainside Column w/ attached mounting bracket using the hardware
provided shown in Figure # 1. Once mounted, fill the Power Unit reservoir tank with hydraulic fluid. Now,
install the 90 degree Hydraulic Fitting (Item #17) to the high pressure port on the Power Unit. Con
nect the electrical power to the Power Unit.
17.
Install the “braded” Hydraulic Hose (Item # 16) Figure # 4 to the Fitting (Item # 37) on the side of the Main
side Runway and the other end to the 90 degree fitting on the Power Unit as shown in Figure # 4.
18.
Raise unit and set on the locks. Place level on crossbeam.
19.
Tighten Lock Ladder Rod Nut located on the top of each posts. This will raise the corner of the lift to
adjust for leveling. Each post has this adjustment. Adjust the proper posts to level the lift. Place level on
each runway and crossbeam and check for proper levelness.
NOTE: YOU MAY HAVE TO LOOSEN THE NUT UNDER TOP PLATE TO MAKE ADJUSTMENTS.
20.
After leveling is complete, tighten the Nut on the Lock Rod underneath the Top Cap on each post. This
will lock the Lock Ladder in position.
21.
Raise lift off all locks until cables are supporting the lift. Adjust the Cable Nylon Lock Nut (Item # 39) lo
cated on the top of each post until lift is level on crossbeams and runways. This will ensure the lift travels
up and down level.
NOTE: YOU MAY NEED TO USE LOCKING PLIERS TO HOLD THE CABLE FROM TURNING WHEN ADJUSTING THE
NYLON NUT. MAKE SURE THAT THREADS ENGAGE THROUGH NYLON ON EACH NYLON NUT.
After the cables are installed and adjusted, unbolt the sheave covers (Item # 69), Figure # 2. Slide the sheave
covers up the cable until you can access the cable sheave. Install the 8mm cable retention bolts into the thread-
ed holes by the sheaves at the end of the crossbeams (Item # 101and 102) Figure # 2. Assure they extend across
the width of the sheaves and the bolt heads do not interfere with the sheaves. Install the 8mm lock nuts to the
end of the bolts to lock them into position. Re-install sheave covers.
22.
Raise lift to a comfortable height to install the 4ea Angle Brackets (Item # 90) to the underside of the main
side Runway (Item # 33). Attach each bracket using the hardware provided (Items # 74 & 91) as shown in
Figure # 3.
23.
Install the Plastic board (Item # 73) Figure # 3 into the Angle Bracket slots on the underside of the main
side Runway.
24.
Install front Wheel Stops (Item # 35) as shown with provided hardware shown in Figure #1.