3. Frame-Contact Lifts
"Two post lift"
• Uses air or hydraulic
pressure to raise vehicle
• Mechanical locks protect
against hydraulic failure
• Adapters at the end of
adjustable lift arms
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4. HYDRAULIC TWO-POST LIFT FOR VEHICLES UP TO
3.5 T
Electro-hydraulic drive with automatic synchronisation via wire ropes
Exclusive Versymmetric® technology, providing the versatility to lift both symmetrically and asymmetrically
within the same service bay
Large swing range with 3-stage front and 3-stage rear arms
Standard version for conventional vehicles
Control console with push-buttons in ergonomic position on the primary column
Key-locked main switch
Second control console on secondary column available as an optional accessory
Powerful hydraulic power pack mounted high on the column
Comfort lowering
Electronic safety lock mechanism
Optimum door clearance
CE stop technology instead of mechanical foot guards
Overhead crossbeam with shut-off bar
Flexible installation with two width options
Vast range of accessories to accommodate a wide range of vehicles
5. •Lift adapters
contact vehicle
frame at specified
lift points
•Unitized body
-pads contact the
pinch welds and
the torque boxes
•Straight frame
-Pads contact the
frame directly
Unitized body
Straight frame
Figure 11.3 Check the seNice manual for the correct lift
points for a particular vehicle.
7. TWO-POST LIFT FOR VEHICLES UP TO 5.5 T
This two-post lift without base frame is designed for cars, SUV, vans and
light trucks up to 5.5 t.
Without base frame, perfect ground clearance
Symmetrical design
3-stage long arms with large swing range to accommodate a wide range of
vehicles from small or large cars up to SUV, vans and light trucks of 5500 kg
maximum
Automatic arm locks
Electro-mechanical drive via two synchronised motors
Pick-up pads vertically adjustable from approximately 140 - 200 mm, 120
mm diameter
Automatic lubrication system
8. 4-POST WHEEL ALIGNMENT LIFT
The integrated rear sliding plates guarantee that a four wheel
alignment can be performed on all vehicles with wheel bases from
1.930 mm up to 4.150 mm. Each ones is equipped with 3 pieces of
multiple plastic rollers
Control unit: with emergency switch and comfort lowering which
allows the automatic release of the carriage from the safety lock when
lowering the lift
The sliding jack increases the lift's versatility (optional)
The turnplates are integrated in the runways and can be placed in 3
different positions to support a wide range of wheel bases (optional)
Safety ladder: allows to level the lift and to set the runways in the
locked position for wheel alignment
Comfort lowering: the lift will automatically go up a little bit to release
the carriage from the safety lock and then automatically lower the
vehicle
The ramps are designed to allow cars with lowered chassis to drive
on the lift without any damage
9. •Some adapters
adjust to several
positions
•Lift Pads should
Be apposing each
other
Figure11.6 Liftpadsshouldface away fromeachother
likethis("VH),ortoward each other("AN). (Courtesy of
TimGilles)
10. Frame-Contact Lifts
• Symmetrical Lift -
the arms on the lift
are the same
length.
• Asymmetrical Lift -
the arms on the lift
are two different
lengths.
11. Wheel-contact Lifts
• All four wheels
supported
• Also has mechanical
locks
• Works well for hard to
lift vehicles
12. Wheel-Free Jacks
• Picks up one end or both
ends of the vehicle
• Advantages of wheel
contact lifts
- Picks up off balanced
vehicles safely
- Center of underside is
accessible
- Adjusts to pick up different
undercarriage designs
- Can be rolled along drive
on ramps
13. In-Ground Lifts
• In-ground, frame-contact lifts are
either single post or two post
Two-posts provide better
vehicle access
• Has safety locks
• Are getting more popular
Do not pollute like they
used to (hydraulic fluid
leakage)
• No posts in the way
Easier to get in and out of
the car
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14. Lift Safety
• When a vehicle falls off a lift, usually due to
carelessness, misuse, neglected maintenance
