FAQs

All BendPak lifts ship with the necessary anchors required for mounting the unit to your floor.

Due to current DOT and insurance laws regarding the transport of hydraulic oils (DOT Section 1 – Hazardous Ingredients; DOT Section 2 – Fire and Explosion Hazards and DOT Section 3 – Health Hazards) the required hydraulic fluid is to be supplied by the end-user, only. BendPak lifts are designed to operate using standard 10-weight, non-foaming, non-detergent hydraulic oil or Dexron-III ATF fluid. This is available in virtually any automotive store.

Most residential or commercial foundations are strong enough to support BendPak lifts. However, it is important to adhere to concrete specifications. Failure to do so could cause lift failure resulting in personal injury or death.

A level floor is suggested for proper installation and level lifting. With proper shimming, small differences in floor slopes may be compensated for. If a floor is of questionable slope, consider a survey of the site and / or the possibility of pouring a new level concrete slab.

Be sure to check your floor for the possibility of it being a post tension slab. In this case, contact the building architect before drilling. Visually inspect the site where the lift is to be installed and verify the concrete is in good condition. If your concrete has cracks or other defects, please consult with a certified contractor before proceeding to install any BendPak lift.

Lift owners and end users are responsible for the safe installation of their lift. The figures below represent suggested concrete specifications, but should not be construed as actual requirements for your building, facility or application. Because local and statewide building codes may change and / or vary, always check with the building architect before installation for additional guidance on UBC compliance requirements. In no event shall BendPak Inc. be liable for special, consequential or incidental damages for the misinterpretation of this information. BendPak Inc. reserves the right to make changes to this document without incurring any obligation to notify the public that changes were made.

BendPak lifts are supplied with installation instructions and concrete fasteners meeting the criteria as prescribed by the American National Standard “Automotive Lifts – Safety Requirements for Construction, Testing, and Validation” ANSI/ALI ALCTV-2017. Lift buyers are responsible for any special regional structural and/or seismic anchoring requirements specified by any other agencies and/or codes such as the Uniform Building Code (UBC) and/or International Building Code (IBC).

The required ceiling height will vary depending on the lift model, as well as the intended vehicle. Please refer to the product specification page for each product for further details.

Thoroughly read through the manual. Familiarize yourself with the manual, and multiple read-throughs are highly recommended. DO NOT skim through the pages. Fully comprehending the installation steps will save you time in the long run.

A simple monthly checklist is perhaps the most you’ll do on a regular basis, aside from common-sense visual inspections you’ll do every time you lift and lower your vehicles. Cables need to be maintained, as do hydraulic systems. Because BendPak sells in such high volume, replacement parts (and therefore the cost of owning a BendPak car lift) are much less than the cost of owning other brands’ lifts.

Other (unlisted) voltages may be available upon request. Voltage options vary between models.

There are a few stock distributors, but most parts are available directly from BendPak’s headquarters in Santa Paula, CA.

Loosen all cables on a lock, and then tighten each cable until the carriage or corner begins to lift up off the lock. Repeat the process on the other cables until you have level corners/carriages all around.

We recommend a 30 amp breaker for your car lift.

Use ATF Dexron 3 or higher. The amount of fluid necessary depends on the size of the reservoir.

It’s located inside the carriage about 18” down from the top of the carriage.

No, the power unit must be attached to the passenger-side right post, since this is where the primary safety latch is located. Switching the passenger side post to the driver’s side post would change the safety pulley angles and cause premature cable wear.

1. Run the lift up and down a few times with no vehicle.
2. Lower arms to about 1 foot off the ground.
3. Slightly open the Allen bleeders on top of the cylinders, look for bubbles in the fluid. Once there are no more bubbles, close the Allen bleeders.

Leave about 6” of space between from the edges of your lift’s baseplate to the edges of any concrete slab.

There’s probably air in your lines. Raise the lift to the first lock, then crack the bleeder screws at the top of the cylinders to remove air trapped in the system. When fluid starts to leak out, tighten the screws.

Inspect the bleeder screws at the top of the cylinders to make sure they are snug.

It will be required to have 30 – 40 psi to disengage the locks.

Brown = Hot Leg

Blue = Neutral (may also serve as a 2nd hot leg in 220V setting)

Green/Yellow = Ground

BendPak / Ranger has a list of third-party vendors that can assist you in setting up and training you on the use of your machine. Please review BendPak’s list of local technicians.

No, although our manuals provide step-by-step instructions for proper use. Don’t hesitate to contact our technical support team for assistance if needed.

25 to 30 amp breakers are needed for tire changers.

Yes, we have accessories available to purchase to accommodate motorcycle tires.

Yes. 125-150 psi is required for our Ranger tire changers. This requires the use of an air compressor.

Yes, tire changers ship with 10W oil. Check regularly and adjust to 1-2 drops per cycle.

When your TurboBlast hose is not in use, close the ball valve that feeds the tank/tower. Evacuate air pressure by releasing the valve at the end of the hose. When done, a convenient hose hook is located behind the tank/tower.

Check your oiler to make sure that you have oil in the reservoir. Ensure two drops of oil come out when using the bead breaker. Check that enough air pressure is going to the machine.

Although tire changers with power assist arms can handle some run-flats, you should consult run-flat tire manufacturers for further clarifications and operation requirements.

Only when working with wheels with significant offset (e.g., dually wheels). Ranger balancers use the “front cone mounting” procedure as shown in the manual.

Please check inside the balancer; these components will be on the pallet floor located in a box.

Per maintenance, check and make sure you have oil. There must be at least 2 – 3 drops of oil anytime you press an air-operated pedal.

Yes. Stick-on and clip-on weights are available.

Make sure no sunlight is hitting the cameras. Sunlight can also reflect off the floor and into the camera. These rays can interfere with the signal from the camera to the targets. If the problem persists, contact us