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Automotive Lifts, such as two-post lifts, are heavy-duty machines. Having to lift tons of weight cars up and down every day, you must maintain them regularly. Keep an eye out for these 5 different danger signs. Then, you will be able to use them safely for a long time by checking them every day.
1. The hydraulic cylinder is leaking
2. The locking system or safety lock does not work.
3. There is a lot of wear and tear or various damages occur to various parts of the elevator
4. various contact points/load points including adapters are damage or wear has occurred.
5. The concrete floor around the elevator pole or elevator base has cracks and causes it to shake.
Symptoms mentioned above When used for a long time, it is inevitable. But we can avoid encountering these danger signs too early… In each model of two-post lift Different brands have maintenance requirements that differ in some details. But there are maintenance guidelines that are applicable to general two-post lifts. It can be gathered as follows.
👉 Before using the two-post lift each day Look closely to see if there are any of the 5 danger signs mentioned above.
👉 Check the cable/wire rope. and various pulleys every day whether there is wear or not Run a rag over the cable to check for minor wear and tear that may not be visible to the eye. Check to see if those wires are broken, distorted, rusted, stretched, or deformed from their original shape. If found, you should immediately replace the parts.
👉 Check the bolts/nuts that hold the two lift posts/lift base to the concrete floor. Always tighten with the torque pound handle to meet the specifications of that lift model.
👉 Lubricate various parts of the two post lift. As specified in the user manual for that model of lift.
👉 Check the level and condition of the hydraulic oil. If it’s lacking, hurry and add more. If the color changes, quickly drain and change the oil.
👉 Solvents or chemicals that have corrosive properties It can harm our two post lifts. If these things splash and stain the elevator Rinse with water and dry with a clean cloth.
👉 Check the condition of various adapters regularly.
👉 Stickers or various warning signs regarding use and safety. If it starts to peel off Hurry and find a replacement before the whole sheet comes off.
👉 Have a technician who is an expert in installing and maintaining two-post lifts come and inspect the lift. At least 1 time per year
For more details on inspecting, caring for, and maintaining your two-post lift. You can find more from the usage information of that elevator or call to consult with the distribution and installation company.
✨✨Please use the elevator carefully. Take good care of it. for safety And have good income from car repair work all over the place😁😀
