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STANDARD OPERATION PROCEDURE OF
HYDRAULIC JACK
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WARNING INFORMATION
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This is the safety alert symbol. It is WARNING WARNING: Indicates a
used to alert you to potential hazardous situation which, if
personal injury hazards. Obey all not avoided, could result in
safety messages that follow this death or serious injury.
symbol to avoid possible injury or
death.
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IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATING
BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELY AND
THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES, SAFETY WARNINGS
AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS.
It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read this manual prior to using the
device. It is also the responsiblity of the device owner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient
location for all to see and read. Contact Arcan Customer Service for a replacement label if your jack's
label is not readable. If the operator is not fluent in English, the product and safety instructions shall be
read to and discussed with the operator in the operator's native language by the purchaser/owner or his
designee, making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
THE NATURE OF HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
WARNING
The use of Portable Automotive Lifting Devices are subject to certain hazards that cannot be prevented
by mechanical means, but only by the exercise of intelligence, care, and common sense. It is essential to
have personnel involved in the use and operation of the device who are careful, competent, trained, and
qualified in the safe operation of the device and its proper use when servicing motor vehicles and their
components. Examples of hazards are dropping, tipping or slipping of loads caused primarily by
improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on other than hard level surfaces, and
using equipment for a purpose for which it was not intended.
METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
WARNING
• Read, study, understand and follow all instructions before operating this device.
• Inspect the jack before each use. Do not use jack if damaged, altered, modified, in poor condition,
leaking hydraulic fluid, or
unstable due to loose or missing components. Make corrections before using.
• Lift only on areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
• User and bystander must wear eye protection that meets ANSI Z87.1 and OSHA standards.
• Do not use jack beyond its rated capacity. Do not shock load.
• THIS IS A LIFTING DEVICE. Immediately after lifting, support the vehicle with jack stands
capable of sustaining the load before working on the vehicle.
• Use only on a hard level surface free from obstructions so the jack is free to reposition
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itself during lifting and lowering operations.
• Center load on saddle. Be sure setup is stable before working on vehicle.
• Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack.
• Do not use any materials that may serve as risers, spacers or extenders between the stock lifting saddle
and the load.
• Do not use any adaptors that replace the stock lifting saddle unless approved or supplied by the jack
manufacturer.
• Do not use (or modify) this product for any other purpose than that for which it was
designed without consulting the manufacturer's authorized representative.
• Always lower the jack slowly and carefully.
• Failure to heed these warnings may result in fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including nickel, which is known to the State
of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go
to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT AVOIDING HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS
WARNING
Failure to read this manual completely and thoroughly, failure to understand its OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS, SAFETY WARNINGS, and MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS and comply with
them, and failure to comply with the METHODS TO AVOID HAZARDOUS SITUATIONS could
cause accidents resulting in serious or fatal personal injury and/or property damage.
INSPECTION:
Visual inspection should be made before each use of the jack, checking for leaking hydraulic fluid and
damaged, loose or missing parts. Any
Jack which appears to be damaged in any way, is found to be badly worn, or operates abnormally MUST BE
REMOVED FROM SERVICE until necessary repairs are made.
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SETUP:
1. Remove the 2-piece handle from box. Insert the smaller diameter end of the upper handle into the lower handle end
with hole. Align the holes in the upper and lower handles and secure them with the hex head screw provided. DO
NOT OVER TIGHTEN THE SCREW as it could strip the threads in the lower handle.
2. Grease the inside of the handle yoke so the handle will rotate freely inside the yoke. Remove the handle yoke screw.
Insert the end of the lower handle all the way in the handle yoke until it engages the release valve assembly. Secure
the handle in the handle yoke by reinstalling the handle yoke screw and tightening the screw. Rotate the handle to see
if it is rotating the release valve assembly. Pull on the handle to make sure it is secured in the handle yoke. If the
release valve assembly is not rotating and/or the handle pulls out of the handle yoke, repeat step 2.
3. IMPORTANT: In most cases the jack should work normally right out of the box but it is not unusual for air to get
trapped in the jack’s hydraulic system during shipping and handling. There are several symptoms of an air trapped
hydraulic system which include only partial incremental pump stroke, jack will not lift load, jack will not sustain load
or pumping feels spongy under load. The following procedure will purge air from the hydraulic system and only
needs to be done if experiencing the above mentioned conditions.
a) The saddle should be in its lowest position. Remove the four screws that secure the cover plate to the jack frame
so the oil filler screw can be removed from the hydraulic power unit reservoir tube.
b) Look inside the oil fill screw hole. You should be able to see the top of the power unit’s cylinder. The hydraulic fluid
level should be no higher than the top of the cylinder. Correct the fluid level if it is not at the proper height.
CAUTION: In order to prevent seal damage and jack failure, never use alcohol, hydraulic brake fluid, or
transmission oil in the jack. Use hydraulic jack oil, a light turbine oil, Chevron Hydraulic Oil AW ISO 32 or
Unocal Unix AW 150.
c) Close the release valve by turning the handle clockwise until it stops. Pump the jack against a load of at least 500
pounds (225 Kgs). After the load is raised to maximum height, slightly turn the handle in a counterclockwise
direction so the load is very slowly lowered, while simultaneously and quickly pumping the handle 5 or 6 full
incremental pump strokes. After pumping, lower the lift arm to its full rest position.
d) Install the oil fill screw. Rotate the handle in a clockwise direction until tight and pump the lift arm to maximum height
without a load. Repeat steps
a) through d) until all the air has been purged from the system. Reinstall the cover plate.
IMPORTANT: Before attempting to raise any vehicle, check vehicle service manual for recommended
lifting surfaces.
HYDRAULIC MAINTENANCE GUIDE
IMPORTANT: Service jacks are designed for lifting purposes only; always support raised load with jack
stands.
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REGULAR MAINTENANCE
MONTHLY or as necessary (depending on usage)
#1 Using a grease gun, add grease to grease fitting in the lift arm pivot shaft.
(Use a multi-purpose
NLGI type grease
only.)
#2 Lubricate all
linkages and pivot
points.
(Use white lithium spray grease only.)
#3 Remove handle; lubricate handle
receptacle and handle end.
(Use white lithium spray grease only.)
#4 Lubricate both rear casters bearings
and both front wheels.
(Use white lithium spray grease only.)
