Thursday, October 24, 2013
Specifications for the Installation of a BendPak Lift
The BendPak equipment company was founded in 1965 under the name "Quality Machine and Associates." The BendPak name was introduced in 1979 as the brand for a hydraulic tubing bender. Since that time, the BendPak name has been applied to other equipment, including two-post and four-post hydraulic vehicle service lifts.
Floor
The specifications of the floor area are important for a BendPak lift installation. Vehicle lifts frequently hold several tons of weight, and an improper floor can cause a significant safety hazard. Before a lift can be installed, the concrete must be inspected to ensure it is free of defects or cracks. The floor must be level, it cant have more than three degrees of slope. The concrete floor is required to be at least four inches thick and must be rated for at least 2,500 pounds per square inch (PSI). New concrete must cure for at least 28 days before a BendPak lift can be installed.
Anchors
A BendPak lift must be securely anchored to the floor for safety. The holes drilled for the lift anchors are required to be 4 and a half inches deep, with a width of 3/4th of an inch. For these holes to be properly made, a hammer drill with a masonry bit is required. Metal anchors that are rated for use with concrete must be used. They must be tightened securely before the BendPak lift is used.
Air
BendPak lifts require a compressed air source at the installation location. A reliable compressed air feed is necessary to operate the safety locks of the lift. This compressed air must be regulated to a maximum pressure of 125 pounds per square inch (PSI). If compressed air at a higher pressure is used, the air lines and connections can be damaged.
Electricity
The installation site for a BendPak lift must be equipped with single-phase power. This electricity is required to be between 208 and 230 volts at 60 hertz. The electrical circuit must be set up for 25 amps. If several BendPak lifts are installed in the same facility, a separate circuit breaker must be used for each lift. Standard 110-volt power cannot be used for an installed lift; it will cause damage to the motor of the hydraulic power unit.
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