Hofmann MTF 3000
Hofmann MTF 3000
and OPERATION
MANUAL
duolift
duolift
DLA9012
DLA9012
9000
9000LB.
LB.
(ASYMMETRICAL)
(ASYMMETRICAL)
2 SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................... 2
3 CONTENTS............................................................................................................... 3
1. When using this lift, basic safety precautions should always be followed,
including the following.
2. Read all instructions in this manual and on the lift.
3. Inspect lift daily. Do not operate if it malfunctions or problems have been
encountered.
4. Never attempt to overload the lift. The manufacturer’s rated capacity is shown on
the identification label on the power side column. Do not override the operating
controls or the warranty will be void.
5. Before driving vehicle between the towers, position the arms to the drive-through
position to ensure unobstructed clearance. Do not hit or run over arms as this
could damage the lift and/or vehicle.
6. Only trained and authorized personnel should operate the lift. Do not allow
customers or bystanders to operate the lift or be in the lift area.
7. Position the lift support pads to contact the vehicle manufacturers recommended
lifting points. Raise the lift until the pads contact the vehicle. Check pads for
secure contact with the vehicle. Check all arm restraints and insure they are
properly engaged. Raise the lift to the desired working height.
8. Some pickup trucks may require an optional truck adapter to clear running boards
or other accessories.
NOTE: Always use all 4 arms to raise and support vehicle.
9. Caution! Never work under the lift unless the mechanical safety locks are
engaged.
10. Note that the removal or installation of some vehicle parts may cause a critical
load shift in the center of gravity and may cause the vehicle to become unstable.
Refer to the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual for recommended procedures.
11. Always keep the lift area free of obstruction and debris. Grease and oil spills
should always be cleaned up immediately.
12. Never raise vehicle with passengers inside.
13. Before lowering check area for any obstructions.
14. Before removing the vehicle from the lift area, position the arms to the drive-
through position to prevent damage to the lift and /or vehicle.
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2 SPECIFICATIONS
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3 CONTENTS
It is the user’s responsibility to provide all wiring for electrical hook-up prior to
installation and to insure that the electrical installation conforms to local building
codes. Where required, it is the user’s responsibility to provide an electrical
isolation switch located in close proximity to the lift that will enable emergency stop
capability and isolate electrical power from the lift for any servicing requirements.
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Tools Required:
5 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Important! Place the main structural components on wooden blocks so that the
steel shipping frames can be removed.
5. Lay each tower on the floor with the carriage side up.
6. Check the installation area for obstructions. (Lights, Heating Ducts, Ceiling, Floor
Drains, etc.)
7. Prepare the bay by selecting the location of the lift relative to the walls. Clear the
installation area of all packaging materials to avoid trip hazards. Draw a chalk
line on the floor to represent the centerline of the bay then draw a second chalk
line at 90° for locating the lift towers. Refer to Figure 3.
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5.2 BAY LAYOUT
Note: The safety shut off will disconnect the power to the power pack when an
obstruction touches the padded bar or the carriages reach their maximum height.
The safety shut off switch is factory pre-wired. Refer to Figure 4.
1. Attach the Actuator Mounting Bracket (1-1378) to the crossmember using one ¼” NC
x 3/4” lg. hex head bolt (6-0178), one ¼”ID lockwasher (6-0056), and one ¼” NC
hex nut (6-0032).
2. Attach the Actuator Bar to the Actuator Mounting Bracket using one ¼” NC x 1 ½”
lg. hex head bolt (6-0205), one ¼” ID lockwasher (6-0056), and one ¼” NC hex nut
(6-0032).
3. Slide Safety Shut-Off Microswitch Assembly over the open end of actuator bar and
bolt the assembly to the crossmember using two (2) ¼” NC x ¾” lg. hex head bolts
(6-0178), two (2) ¼” ID lockwashers (6-0056), and two (2) ¼” NC hex nut (6-0032).
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4. Install the ¼” NC x 2” lg. hex bolt (6-0741) into the actuator extension (1-1379) then
attach the ¼” NC hex nut (6-0032) from the other side to hold the bolt in place.
1. When the lift is fully installed, leveled and operational, extend the carriages to their
full upper limit.
3. Bolt the Actuator Extension onto the open end of actuator bar using two (2) ¼” NC x
1 ¼” lg. hex head bolts (6-0027), two (2) ¼” ID lockwashers (6-0056), and two (2)
¼” NC hex nuts (6-0032).
4. Adjust the ¼” NC x 2” lg. hex bolt so that the end of the bolt is in contact with the
carriage. Tighten the ¼” NC hex nut on the bolt.
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5.5 TOWER POSITIONING AND SETUP
1. Locate the power side and slave side towers and position them as shown in Figure 3.
Double check all the dimensions in the layout.
2. Using a stepladder, install the crossmember using eight (8) ½”-16UNC x 1 ¼” lg. hex
head bolts, eight (8) ½” ID lock washers, eight (8) ½” hex nuts and eight (8) ½”flat
washers. See Figure 5
3. Check the towers to make sure they are located, and positioned in the correct location.
Refer to Figure 3.
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5.6 ROUTING OF EQUALIZATION CABLE
5. Use a wrench to hold the top of the threaded stud to prevent it from rotating. Hand
tighten (2) ½”-13 UNC nuts onto the threaded stud enough to remove all visible cable
slack (Step A). Repeat steps 2 to 5 for the other equalizing cable.
6. Using a wrench to hold the top of the threaded stud, to prevent it from rotating,
tighten the first nut approximately 1 ½” (Step B) past the hand tightened position.
Then firmly tighten the second nut against the first one to lock it in place (Step C).
Repeat for the other cable.
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5.7 ARM INSTALLATION
1. Remove the four (4) 5/16”-18UNC x 3/4”LG. hex head bolts that are holding the
arm pins to the arm. Install the arms on the carriages.
2. Grease and insert arm pins. Align the notch on each arm pin with the tapped hole
on the arm, and using the 5/16”-18UNC x 3/4”LG. hex head bolt removed in
previous step, reinstall and tighten securely.
3. Using two (2) 5/16”-18UNC x 1 ¼” LG. hex head bolts and two (2) 5/16”
flatwashers, attach each arm restraint gear as shown in Figure 6.
FRONT
REAR
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5.8 ARM RESTRAINT INSTALLATION
Using two (2) 3/8”-16UNC x 1” LG. socket head cap screws, and two (2) 3/8” ID
lockwashers, install the arm restraint assemblies as shown in Figure 7. Before tightening
completely, make sure that the arm restraint has full contact with the arm restraint gear by
pushing it firmly against the arm.
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5.9 SAFETY RELEASE CABLE ROUTING AND ADJUSTMENT
The mechanical safety automatically engages. To release the mechanical safety, you must
first raise the lift approximately 2”, then pull the safety release lever down. This disengages
the power side safety dog and activates the safety cable to release the slave side safety dog.
1. Install the safety release bracket on each tower as shown in Figure 8. Attach the
safety pulley to the bracket using the 3/8” x 5/8” LG. shoulder bolt, 5/16”
lockwasher and 5/16” hex nut. Attach the pulley bracket, complete with pulley, to
the tower using the 5/16” x 3/4” LG. hex bolt, 5/16” flat washer, 5/16” lockwasher,
and 5/16” hex nut.
2. Refer to Figure 9 for safety release cable routing. The end of the cable that has a
collar attaches to the slave side tower. The free end is fixed to the power side tower
using two (2) wire rope clips.
3. Install the safety release handle onto the power side safety dog. Lock the safety
dog into position into position using one 1/2”-13UNC hex nut.
4. Start routing the safety release cable from the slave side of crossmember. Feed
the cable over the small pulley, then guide the cable down along the inside of the
slave side tower. Pull the cable out through the opening in the back of the tower
near the safety dog.
5. Guide the cable up under the large pulley towards the end of the safety dog.
Remove the 3/8” x 1 ½” shoulder bolt from the safety dog. Feed the shoulder bolt
through the collar of the safety release cable and then replace the shoulder bolt
securely to the safety dog. NOTE: Make sure shoulder bolt, 3/8” dia. x 1 ½” lg.
(6-0801), is lock tight to safety dog.
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6. Repeat step 2 for the power side tower.
7. Guide the cable up under the large pulley and then over the small pulley towards
the safety dog as shown in Figure 9. Wrap the cable around the thimble (attached
to the safety dog with a 5/16” x 1/2” lg. shoulder bolt) and then clamp it using two
(2) wire rope clips. Do not tighten fully at this stage.
8. Adjust the cable length so that both safety dogs travel from full engagement position
to full release position when the safety release handle is pulled. Tighten both wire
rope clips firmly when adjustment is completed.
1. Remove the red plastic cap located at the rear of the power pack, and install the
"T" fitting located in the hardware kit.
2. Bolt power pack to the mounting bracket on the power side tower using four (4)
5/16”-18UNC x 1”LG. hex head bolts, four (4) 5/16” ID lock washers, four (4)
5/16” ID flat washers and four (4) 5/16”-18UNC hex nuts. Do not tighten.
3. Remove the filler cap from the powerpack and fill the reservoir with
approximately 4.5 Gal. (18L) of ISO32 hydraulic oil (10 wt. hydraulic oil).
Remove breather screw when filling and replace when full.
4. A certified electrician must connect the 230Volt/1Ph power to the motor. The
electrical diagram is provided, refer to Figure 11.
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Figure 10 – Powerpack Details
T4
UP CONTROL MICROSWITCH SHUTOFF
BUTTON (NORMALLY CLOSED
(NORMALLY OPEN) DURING OPERATION)
T1
230 VOLTS AC
SINGLE PHASE
POWER SUPPLY
Figure 11 – Electrical Diagram
1. Connect the 45° end of the long hose to the “T” fitting on the powerpack.
2. Connect the 45° end of the short hose to the other end of the “T” fitting.
3. Remove the plastic cap from the bottom of the power side cylinder and connect
the 90° end of the short hose to the cylinder.
4. Loop the hydraulic hose up the power side tower, across the overhead and down
the slave side tower. Place rubber grommets (item 68 in the lift assembly)
between the tower and the hose at the top of each tower.
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5. Remove the plastic cap from the bottom of the slave side cylinder and connect the
90° end of the long hose to the cylinder.
6. The long hydraulic hose must be fixed to the towers using six (6) hose clamps.
Screw the hose clamps into the weld nuts on the towers using 1/4”-20UNC x
3/8”lg. round head screws.
7. The long hydraulic hose must be fixed to the crossmember using two (2) hose
clamps. Screw the hose clamps into the crossmember using #10 x 3/8” lg. self
threading screws.
2. Power up 2”-3”. You should hear air escaping around the caps. Repeat 3 - 4
times or until only oil is coming out of the caps.
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5.13 TOWER POSITIONING AND ANCHORING
WARNING! Before proceeding with installation, review Section 4: Installation & Tools.
1. Using a 4ft. level on top of the crossmember, determine which column is higher.
Refer to Figure 13.
2. Using a 2ft. level on the sides of the high column, ensure that the column is level
in the vertical position (Figure 14). Use shims under the column baseplate to
hold the column level. Ensure that the base plate is completely supported by
shims where it does not contact the floor (Figure 15).
WARNING! Do not use more than ½” (13mm) of shims. Anchor bolts supplied allow
for a maximum of ½” (13mm) of shim. If more than ½” (13mm) of shims are required,
DO NOT proceed with installation and contact Product Manufacturer / Supplier for
further details.
Figure 13 Figure 14
Figure 15 - Shims
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3. Refer to Bay Layout (Figure 3) to ensure that the column is still in the proper
position. Using a rotary hammer drill with a 3/4” masonry drill bit, drill holes in
the floor on the high side column using the tower baseplate as a template. Make
sure that the 3/4” masonry drill is in good condition (Figure 16).
4. Carefully clean out drilling dust from the anchor holes. Hammer in the anchor
bolts (Figure 16). Hand tighten all anchor bolts.
5. Reconfirm that the column is level front to rear and side to side (Figure 14). Add
or remove shims as required.
6. Torque all anchor bolts to 150 ft-lbs. (203 Nm), continually checking that the
column is level as you proceed. If anchor bolts do not tighten to 150 ft-lbs. OR
project more than 1 ¾” above the concrete surface (Figure 16), the concrete
MUST be replaced by an appropriate concrete pad. (Consult Product
Manufacturer / Supplier for further details).
1. Using a 4ft. level on top of the crossmember (Figure 13) and a 2ft. level on the
low side column (Figure 14), shim underneath the baseplate until the
crossmember and column are level. Ensure that the baseplate is completely
supported by shims where it does not contact the floor (Figure 15).
WARNING! Do not use more than ½” (13mm) of shims. Anchor bolts supplied allow
for a maximum of ½” (13mm) of shim. If more than ½” (13mm) of shims are required,
DO NOT proceed with installation and contact Product Manufacturer / Supplier for
further details.
2. Refer to Bay Layout (Figure 3) to ensure that the column is still in the proper
position. Using a rotary hammer drill with a 3/4” masonry drill bit, drill holes in
the floor on the low side column using the tower baseplate as a template. Make
sure that the 3/4” masonry drill is in good condition (Figure 16).
3. Carefully clean out drilling dust from the anchor holes. Hammer in the anchor
bolts (Figure 16). Hand tighten all anchor bolts.
4. Reconfirm that the column is level front to rear and side to side (Figure 14). Add
or remove shims as required.
5. Torque all anchor bolts to 150 ft-lbs. (203 Nm), continually checking that the
crossmember and column are level as you proceed. If anchor bolts do not tighten
to 150 ft-lbs. OR project more than 1 ¾” above the concrete surface (Figure 16),
the concrete MUST be replaced by an appropriate concrete pad. (Consult Product
Manufacturer / Supplier for further details).
6. Verify that the entire lift is level both horizontally and vertically to ensure
optimum lifting performance. NOTE: Perform a monthly inspection and
torque all anchor bolts to 150 ft-lbs. (203 Nm).
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6 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
2. Check the telescopic arms for movement. Clean any grease or oil from the lifting
adapters.
3. Raise and lower the lift at the beginning of each shift, without a vehicle on, to
verify the lift is leveled and operating properly. Perform hydraulic leveling
procedure when the lift is out of level.
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7 SAFETY AWARENESS
- AUTOMOTIVE LIFT INSTITUTE (ALI)
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8 PARTS MANUAL
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8.2 LIFT ASSEMBLY PARTS LIST
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ITEM QTY DESCRIPTION PART #
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8.3 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
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8.4 HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PARTS LIST
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8.5 POWER PACK: #6-2055 (AB-1381) 208-230V/1PH/60Hz
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8.6 POWER PACK PARTS LIST: #6-2055 (AB-1381) 208-230V/1PH/60Hz
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8.7 LIFT MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES – CABLE EQUALIZATION
Safety Instructions
General
Check all hydraulic lines and fittings for pinch points , damage , cracks or leaks
Check all electrical wiring for pinch points , cracks or damage
Check all moving parts for uneven or excessive wear
Repair or replace all damaged , defective , worn or broken components immediately
- clean and re-grease slide block channels inside of both columns every two months
- grease arm pins every two months
- check and lubricate safety dogs and safety cable adjustment every two months
- dismantle , clean and lubricate arm restraints every two months
- dismantle and clean inner arms every four months
- lubricate cable pulleys every four months
- check equalizing cables and adjust every four months or as required
- change hydraulic oil every two years
- periodically check anchor bolts and re-torque if required
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