Challenger Lifts LE12 Manuel d'instructions

Rev. 12/15/20

INSTALLATION,OPERATION &MAINTENANCE MANUAL

Two Post

Surface Mounted Lift

MODEL LE12

12,000 LBS.CAPACITY

3000 LBS.PER ARM

2311 South Park Rd., Louisville, Kentucky 40219

Email: [email protected] Web site: www.challengerlifts.com

Office 800-648-5438 /502-625-0700 Fax 502-587-1933

IMPORTANT: READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY BEFORE

INSTALLING or OPERATING LIFT

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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

* Lift capacity ratings are based on loads equally distributed on all four arms.

** Lifting and lowering speeds may vary depending on the weight of the vehicle.

Fig 1a - General Specifications Fig1b - Service Bay Layout

See Figure 1 LE12 LE12 w/ 2 Ft. Ext. Kit

ARise Height (Screw Pads Highest Position) 77 3/4" (1975 mm)

BOverall Height 13’-10"/14’-7” (4216 mm/4445 mm) 15’-10"/16’-7” (4826mm/ 5055mm)

COverall Width 139 3/4" (3550 mm)

DDrive-Thru Clearance 103" (2616 mm)

EFloor to Overhead Switch 13’-3 ½"/14’-½” (4051mm/4280 mm) 15’-3 ½"/16’-½” (4661mm /4890mm)

FMinimum Arm Reach 35 3/4" (910 mm)

GMaximum Arm Reach 54 1/2" (1386 mm)

HScrew Pad Height 5 1/4"/ 6 3/4" (133mm/171mm)

KInside of Columns 115" (2921 mm)

Lifting Capacity *

(Hydraulic Pressure at Cap.)

12,000 lbs.

(2600 psi)

Ceiling Height Required 167"/176” (4242mm/4470mm) 191"/200” (4852mm/ 4890mm)

Motor 2HP, Single Phase, 60Hz

Voltage 208-230

Speed of Rise ** 61 seconds

Max Load Per Arm 3000 lbs (1360 kg)

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WARNING

ERTICAL

LEARANCE

Check the height of the area where the lift is to

be installed. Clearance should be calculated

based on the full raised height of the lift.

Failure by purchaser to

provide adequate

clearance could result in

unsatisfactory lift performance, property

damage, or personal injury.

LOORING

Be certain you have the proper concrete floor to

properly handle the loaded lift. Floor should be

in generally good condition with no large cracks,

spalling or deterioration.

Minimum requirements for concrete are 4

inches minimum depth, with steel

reinforcement, 3500 psi, cured for 28 days

per local commercial practice. Floor should

be level within 3/8 inch over the installation

area. No anchors should be installed within 8

inches of any crack, edge, or expansion joint. If

these conditions cannot be met, a pad may be

poured to accommodate the lift.

Check with local building inspectors and/or

permits office for any special instructions or

approvals required for your installation.

A qualified person should be consulted to

address seismic loads and other local or state

requirements.

Failure by purchaser to

provide the

recommended mounting

surface could result in unsatisfactory lift

performance, property damage, or personal

injury.

OCATION

This lift has been evaluated for indoor use only

with an operating ambient temp. range of 5 –

40°C (41–104°F)

LECTRICAL

EQUIREMENTS

For lift installation and operation it is necessary

to have a dedicated circuit with circuit breaker or

time delay fuse. Refer to wiring diagram for

circuit sizing.

AFETY

OTICES AND

ECALS

For your safety, and the safety of others, read

and understand all of the safety notices and

decals included here.

READ ENTIRE MANUAL BEFORE ASSEMBLING,

INSTALLING,OPERATING,OR SERVICING THIS

EQUIPMENT.

PROPER MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION IS

NECESSARY FOR SAFE OPERATION.

DO NOT OPERATE A DAMAGED LIFT.

Safety decals similar to those shown here

are found on a properly installed lift. Be

sure that all safety decals have been

correctly installed on the columns as

described in this installation manual. Verify

that all authorized operators know the

location of these decals and fully

understand their meaning. Replace worn,

faded, or damaged decals promptly.

Do not attempt to raise a

vehicle on the lift until

the lift has been correctly

installed and adjusted as described in this

manual.

WARNING

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RECEIVING

The shipment should be thoroughly inspected

as soon as it is received. The signed bill of

lading is acknowledgement by the carrier of

receipt in good condition of shipment covered by

our invoice.

If any of the goods called for on this bill of lading

are shorted or damaged, do not accept them

until the carrier makes a notation on the freight

bill of the shorted or damaged goods. Do this for

your own protection.

NOTIFY Snap-On Equipment Customer

Service AT ONCE if any hidden loss or

damage is discovered after receipt.

IT IS DIFFICULT TO COLLECT FOR LOSS OR

DAMAGE AFTER YOU HAVE GIVEN THE

CARRIER A CLEAR RECEIPT.

File your claim with Snap-On Equipment

promptly. Support your claim with copies of the

bill of lading, freight bill, and photographs, if

available.

Component Packing List

PART # QTY/ LIFT DESCRIPTION

JSJ6-02-00 1

Power Column

Assembly

JSJ6-02-00f 1 Idler Column Assembly

JSJ6-03-00 1 Overhead Assembly

E12-HW-A 1 Hardware Box

JSJ6-02-02-01 2 Column Extension

JSJ6-09-00 4 Arm Assemblies

JSJ6-04-00 2

Synchronizer Cable

Assembly

E12-HP 1 Hydraulic Hose Pack

JSJ5-02-14A 2 Lock Cover

INSTALLATION

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS FOR INSTALLATION

AND SERVICE

Refer to ANSI/ALI ALIS (current edition)

IMPORTANT:Always wear safety glasses while installing

lift.

TOOLS (MINIMUM REQUIRED)

a. Tape measure, 16ft

b. Chalk line

c. 4ft level

d. 10” adjustable wrench

e. Metric open end wrenches 10mm, 13mm,

14mm, 15mm, 17mm, 18mm, 19mm and

24mm

f. Metric Allen Wrenches 4mm, 5mm, 6mm,

and 8mm.

g. Needle Nose pliers

h. Snap Ring pliers

i. Hammer drill with 3/4” diameter carbide

tipped bits

j. 2lb hammer

k. Torque wrench: 150 foot pounds minimum

with 1 1/8” socket

l. 12 ft. Step ladder

m. Anti-Seize lubricant (for arm pins and foot

pad screw threads and stop rings)

LAYOUT

1) Layout the service bay according to the

architect’s plans or owners instructions (see

Fig 1b). Failure to install in this

orientation can result in personal and

property damage. Be certain that the

proper conditions exist, see page 3.

2) Attach bolt-on parts to column extensions as

shown in Fig. 5 and assemble to columns

using M12 x 30 Hex bolts. Ensure power

extension assembly is bolted to power

column. NOTE: Install Nut and Washers on

exterior of the assembly

3) Using the Overall Width (C) Dimension from

Fig. 1, chalk two parallel lines on the floor

within 1/8” tolerance. Erect both column

assemblies. Align the base plate edges to

the chalk lines.

Fig. 1 – Column Layout

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ANCHORING

4) The anchor bolts must be installed at least

8” from any crack, edge, or expansion joint.

5) Use a concrete hammer drill with a 3/4 inch

carbide bit. Tip diameter should conform to

ANSI Standard B94.12-1977 (.775 to .787).

Do not use excessively worn bits or bits

which have been incorrectly sharpened. A

core bit may be necessary if an obstruction

is encountered. Never substitute with

shorter anchor.

6) Recheck “Inside of Columns” dimension,

Fig. 1. Drill the anchor holes using the base

plate as a template. Drill through the floor if

possible or to a depth of 5 inches minimum.

7) Vacuum dust from the hole for proper

holding power.

8) Shim both columns to plumb using the

shims provided as shown in Fig. 2. DO NOT

shim more than 1/2" at any given point. Use

a level no less than 24” in length to plumb

columns.

9) Assemble washer and nut to anchor with nut

just below impact section of bolt. Drive

anchor into hole until nut and washer

contact base.

Fig. 2 – Column Shimming

10) Tighten power column anchors and recheck

column for plumb. Re-shim if necessary.

Torque to 150 foot-pounds to set anchors.

OVERHEAD/LIMIT SWITCH

11) Raise and install Overhead Assembly using

M12 x 30 Hex Bolts.

12) Install Overhead Limit Switch under the

Overhead Assembly on the Power Side.

Route cable around outside of column as

shown in Fig. 3.

13) Check idler column shimming. Use

additional shims (see Fig. 2) to remove any

gaps that may have been created while

installing overhead beam. Tighten anchor

bolts and re-check column for plumb.

Torque to 150 foot-pounds.

Fig. 3 - Limit Switch

SYNCHRONIZER CABLES

14) Manually raise each carriage into the

second lock position.

15) At the upper beam sheave locations

disassemble and reassemble the cable

trapping rod to install the cable onto the

sheave, See Fig. 4. To install the cable

bottom sheave will need to be removed then

reassembled.

Fig. 4-Cable Trapping

16) Attach one end of synchronizing cable to

carriage. See Fig. 5 for proper attachment.

17) Route cable up and over sheave in

overhead. Follow across to other sheave on

opposite column. Route down through

carriage to sheave in bottom of column.

Route under sheave and up to cable

attachment. Lower attachment point is used

for Standard Height Installation (175”) and

the Upper attachment point is used for

Reduced Height Installation (166”).

Use Fig. 5 for proper attachment.

18) Repeat for opposite side.

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Fig. 5 – Synchronizing Cables

POWER UNIT &HYDRAULIC LINES

19) Mount Power Unit to power column as

shown in Fig. 6 using (4) M8 hex bolts and

nuts.

20) Attach Hydraulic elbow fitting threading the

O-Ring end into the power unit.

21) IMPORTANT – To ensure proper hose

fitting seal without damage to the fitting

follow this procedure for each hose

connection: Screw flared fitting on finger

tight. Rotate flared fitting 1 ½ flats or 90

degrees. Back the flared fitting off one full

turn and repeat.

22) Thread power unit hose (short) to o-ring

elbow on power unit.

23) Beginning on the idler side, attach the idler

extension hose to the cylinder elbow fitting

(this hose is not needed for reduced height

installations). Continue with the idler hose

(long) up the backside of the column and

through the plastic guide at the top of the

column extension. Continue across the

overhead through each of the guides as

shown in Fig. 7 and down the backside of

the power column.

24) Route the power hose from the power side

cylinder elbow fitting up to the union tee

provided. Connect idler hose and power

unit hose to the union tee as shown in Fig.

Fig. 6 – Hose Routing

25) BE CERTAIN ALL FITTINGS AND CONNECTIONS ARE

TIGHT. IT IS THE INSTALLERS RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE

SYSTEM IS LEAK-FREE. Fill the Power Unit with three

gallons of clean 10wt anti-foam anti-rust hydraulic oil

or Dexron III ATF. DO NOT USE OILS WITH

DETERGENTS.

COLUMN EXTENSIONS

26) Hoses, cables, and limit switch cord should

be routed as shown in Fig. 7 for power side

column extension. Route lines for the idler

side using the hose guide bracket and idler

side pulley bracket.

Fig. 7 – Power Side Routing

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LOCK RELEASE

27) Install Lock Release Rod, Clevis, and Knob

to the Power Column Lock using one M10

Nut.

28) Attach Mechanical Lock Release Cable

Assembly to each lock pawl. See Fig. 8.

Fig. 8 – Lock Assembly

29) Secure Lock Release Cable at the top of

each column extension as shown in Fig. 9.

Lock Release Cable should be routed on

the opposite side of the Overhead Beam as

the Idler Hose to prevent interference.

Fig. 9 – Lock Cable Routing

THE LOCK RELEASE CABLE ADJUSTMENT IS NOT

COMPLETE UNTIL THE LIFT HAS BEEN LOWERED AND

“FINAL ADJUSTMENTS”HAVE BEEN MADE.

ARM INSTALLATION

30) Lubricate the arm pin or carriage arm pin

hole with “anti-seize” and install the arms as

shown in Fig. 10. Once the set screw is

finger tight against the arm pin, tighten ¼

turn with allen wrench.

Fig. 10 –Arm Install

31) Ensure that the arm restraint gears engage

and disengage properly. Arm restraints

should disengage when lift is fully lowered.

If any binding occurs, ensure that the large

gear mounted to the arm has been factory

installed tight against the arm pin.

32) Ensure arm stop hardware is present and

adequately tightened so that spring lock washer

is fully compressed for each arm. Check arm

stop engagement by fully extending each arm.

Properly installed arm stop hardware will

prevent arm from becoming over- extended and

possibly disassembled.

Loose or missing arm stop

hardware may result in

personal injury and/or property

damage.

33) Extend the footpad to both extents and

apply anti-seize to the three retaining rings

and where the double screw makes contact

with the base of the footpad.

ELECTRICAL

34) Refer to Fig. 12 Wiring Diagram for all

steps under this heading.

Single Phase

35) Connect the Overhead Limit Switch Cord to

Power Unit as shown.

36) Connect Power Unit to suitable electrical

source as shown.

Three Phase

37) Power unit is factory wired for 240 volt.

Refer to wiring diagram or motor plate for

optional voltages.

38) Connect Contactor Enclosure to column.

Mounting hardware should be centered on

the column side to side to avoid the path of

the slide blocks.

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39) Connect Overhead Limit Switch Cord to

Contactor as shown.

40) Connect Contactor to Power unit as shown.

Connect Contactor to suitable electrical

source as shown.

IMPORTANT:AFTER WIRING HAS BEEN

COMPLETED,TEST OPERATION OF POWER UNIT &

OVERHEAD LIMIT SWITCH.WHILE RAISING LIFT,

OPERATE OVERHEAD SHUTOFF BAR.POWER UNIT

MOTOR SHOULD STOP WHEN SHUTOFF BAR IS

RAISED.

COLUMN DECAL PLACEMENT

41) Clean the surface of the columns before

placing the decals.

42) Apply the Safety Decals (Pg. 3) 48” above

the base plate on the power column and the

Logo Decal 48” above the base plate on the

idler column. Fig. 11.

Fig. 11 – Safety & Logo Decal Placement

FINAL ADJUSTMENTS

HYDRAULICS

43) Lower the lift to the floor and raise the lift

approximately one foot.

44) Start with Idler side first. Slowly and

carefully loosen the bleed plug on top side

of the cylinder just enough to allow the

entrapped air to escape. Repeat for power

side.

45) Raise lift 6 inches. Repeat step 42 until no

air comes out of cylinder.

46) Pressure test hydraulic system. Energize

power unit, raise lift to full rise and continue

to run motor for additional 10 seconds.

(NOTE: pressure relief will make a high

pitch squeal sound for these 10 seconds.)

Check hydraulic system for leaks.

47) Energize power unit again for 10 seconds.

With a clean rag, wipe down both cylinder

rods. (The cylinders are shipped with a

small amount of clear anti-corosive lubricant

that will be forced out through the wiper

when the lift reaches full rise.) If lubricant

is not wiped clean from the cylinder rod,

the cylinder will apear to be leaking.

SYNCHRONIZING CABLES

48) Raise lift and ensure carriages lower into

same lock position.

49) Adjust synchronizing cables so the tension

is equal in both cables and carriages are

firmly sitting on locks.

50) Cycle lift to ensure that latches operate

simultaneously.

LOCK RELEASE CABLE

51) Raise lift to a lock position but don’t set into

the lock. Pull and release Power Column

lock release handle while watching Idler

Column lock. Adjust Cable tension by

removing slack and retightening cable

clamp at the power side. IMPORTANT: IF

IDLER SIDE LOCK PAWL DOES NOT FULLY DISENGAGE,

DAMAGE MAY RESULT TO IDLER SIDE CARRIAGE AND

OR CABLE SYNCHRONIZING SYSTEM.

52) Tighten and trim wire ties.

53) Remove lock release knob and install both

covers. Replace lock release knob.

FINAL CHECKOUT PROCEDURE

54) Demonstrate the operation of the lift to the

owner/operator and review correct and safe

lifting procedures using the Lifting It Right

booklet as a guide.

55) Return all provided literature (including this

manual) to the literature pack envelope and

deliver the envelope to the

owner/operator/employer.

56) Complete the online warranty registration

(refer to the included warranty statement).

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Fig 12 –Electrical Wiring Diagram

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OPERATION PROCEDURE

SAFETY NOTICES AND DECALS

This product is furnished with graphic safety

warning labels, which are reproduced on

page 3 of these instructions. Do not remove

or deface these warning labels, or allow them

to be removed or defaced. For your safety,

and the safety of others, read and understand

all of the safety notices and decals included.

OWNER/EMPLOYER RESPONSIBILITIES

This lift has been designed and constructed according

to ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2017 standard. The standard

applies to lift manufactures, as well as to owners and

employers. The owner/employer’s responsibilities as

prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, are summarized

below. For exact wording refer to the actual standard

provided with this manual in the literature pack.

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 Maintenance; ALI/WL Series, ALI Uniform

Warning Label Decals/Placards; and in 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

instructions or ANSI/ALI ALOIM-2008, American

National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety

Requirements for Operation, Inspection and

Maintenance; and the employer shall ensure that

the 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

instructions or ANSI/ALIOIM-2008, American

National Standard for Automotive Lifts-Safety

Requirements for Operation, Inspection and

Maintenance; and the employer shall ensure that

the 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 Operation, Inspection

and Maintenance; and in the case of frame

engaging lift, 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.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using your garage equipment, basic safety

precautions should always be followed, including

the following:

1. Read all instructions.

2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from

touching hot parts.

3. To reduce the risk of fire, do not operate

equipment in the vicinity of open containers

of flammable liquids (gasoline).

4. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all

parts of body away from moving parts.

5. Use only as described in this manual. Use

only manufacturer’s recommended

attachments.

6. ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES.

Everyday eyeglasses only have impact

resistant lenses, they are not safety glasses.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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