16.04

2 POSTS LIFT
Operation and Service Manual

SPA4000
SPA4000W

For regular users
Thank you for your purchase of the Bishamon post lift.
Make sure to read and thoroughly understand the manual before use.
Failure to thoroughly understand the precautions and use methods in the manual for correct use risks
not only failure to manifest full performance, but also vehicle falling and personal injury, so make sureto thoroughly understand the device before use.
Further, store this manual carefully, and if it should be lost, request a replacement promptly.
If the wrong manual is supplied with the lift, contact your supplier for the correct manual.

Maintenance, inspection, and management
To operate the lift safely and to maintain lift functions thoroughly, implement periodic maintenanceinspections.

Preface
Thank you for your purchase of the Bishamon 2 posts lift.
Make sure to read and thoroughly understand the manual before use. Failure to thoroughly understand theprecautions and use methods in the manual for correct use risks not only failure to manifest full performance,
but also vehicle falling and personal injury, so make sure to thoroughly understand the device before use.
Due to revisions, the contents of the manual and the specifications of the purchased product may differ. If
you have any questions regarding the product or user manual, do not hesitate to contact your supplier.
Further, store this manual carefully, and if it should be lost, request a replacement promptly from yoursupplier.

Explanation of Terminology and Symbols
The definitions and warning symbols for "Danger", "Warning", and "Caution" in this manual aredescribed below. Warning displays are important for working safely. Important information is
described to prevent personal injury and damage to property, so make sure to read thoroughly
before use.

DangerMisoperation may imminently risk dangers such as death or serious

Warnings

Misoperation may risk dangers such as death or serious injury to the user.

CautionMisoperation risks injury to the user, or property damage only. Further,

injury to the user.

the risk of danger is lower than the risk of a warning.

CautionThis lift is not for outdoor installation or car wash use.
Do not use in car washes, outdoors, or in high humidity locations.

1Contents
1. Intended Use ...................................................................................................................... 3
2. Dangers, Cautions, and Warnings ...................................................................................... 3
2-1. General Safety Observations .............................................................................................................. 3
2-2. Precautions for Use ............................................................................................................................. 3

3. Location of Labels .............................................................................................................. 8
4. Names and Functions of Components ............................................................................... 8
5. Hydraulic and Electric Circuit Diagrams ........................................................................... 10
6. Operating Principles .......................................................................................................... 11
7. Safety Devices.................................................................................................................. 12
8. Pre-operation Check ......................................................................................................... 14
9. Operation Instructions ...................................................................................................... 15
9-1. Drive-in Method ................................................................................................................................. 15
9-2. Setting the Supporter ........................................................................................................................ 16
9-3. Lifting up a Vehicle and Stopping the Lift .......................................................................................... 17
9-4. During Work ....................................................................................................................................... 18
9-5. Lowering Operations ......................................................................................................................... 18
9-6. Drive out (Exit) the Vehicle ................................................................................................................ 19
9-7. Options .............................................................................................................................................. 19

10. Clean up After Service Work........................................................................................... 20
11. Maintenance Inspections ................................................................................................ 20
11-1. Lowering Stop Hook ........................................................................................................................ 21
11-2. Arm Restraint Device ....................................................................................................................... 21
11-3. Lubrication Sites .............................................................................................................................. 22
11-4. Arms ................................................................................................................................................. 23
11-5. Base ................................................................................................................................................. 23
11-6. Rust.................................................................................................................................................. 23
11-7. Synchronizing Cables ...................................................................................................................... 24
11-8. Hydraulic Pipes ................................................................................................................................ 25
11-9. Hydraulic Oil .................................................................................................................................... 25

12. Periodic Replacement Parts ........................................................................................... 26
13. Specifications ................................................................................................................. 27
14. Troubleshooting .............................................................................................................. 28
15. Installation and Relocation.............................................................................................. 28
16. Disposal .......................................................................................................................... 28
17. Warranty ......................................................................................................................... 29
18. After-Service ................................................................................................................... 30

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1. Intended Use
This lift is for indoor use, and is for oil changes, parts replacement, general maintenance, and inspectionsof lightweight to regular passenger vehicles and compact trucks. (Some vehicle models may be restricted.)

2. Dangers, Cautions, and Warnings
Safety precautions
Describes important items to prevent personal injury and vehicle damage during use, so make sure to readand understand thoroughly before use.

2-1. General Safety Observations
1. Thoroughly read and completely understand the manual before use.
2. Make sure only people who thoroughly understand the use methods use the lift.
3. Make sure to follow the manual during start of work inspections and periodic inspections.
4. If an abnormal noise occurs during operations, or the status is different from normal operations, prohibit
lift use, and contact your dealer to request an inspection.
5. Do not use the lift for any purpose other than vehicle repairs.
6. Do not remove or modify the warning labels.

2-2. Precautions for Use
Graphic symbols in the background of picture displays have the following meanings.
Special never-Special must-do

Warnings and cautions risked

do actions

actions

by misoperation.

DangerNever pass or stand under a vehicle during operation*There is a danger of death or serious injury.

If the vehicle starts to fall, do not try to support it, and flee the lift area
*Being crushed under a vehicle risks death or serious injury.

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Warning
Thoroughly read and understand the user manual before using the lift
*The manual explains important warnings.
Failure to follow warnings may result in a major accident.

Prohibit use by anyone not thoroughly knowledgeable of the methods ofuse*Incorrect use may cause unintended accidents.

Correctly align the supporter to the specified lifting point*When setting the supporter, pause when aligned to the lifting point, and checkthat the supporter is correctly aligned. Incorrect alignment risks the supporter
slipping and the vehicle falling.
Lowering with a pole, etc., under the vehicle for parts installation andremoval is strictly prohibited*There is a risk of the supporter set detaching and the vehicle falling.

Do not rock a raised vehicle strongly*There is a risk of the supporter set detaching and the vehicle falling.

Use of other than the official attachments is prohibited*There is a risk of 3rd-party attachments detaching due to vibration whenraising, lowering, or working, and the vehicle falling.

"Listing" front, back, left, or right is strictly prohibited*There is a risk of the vehicle falling or becoming deformed. Further, there isalso a risk of damage to the lift.
Use of extremely one-sided loads is strictly prohibited
Always pay attention to vehicles listing*There is a risk of vehicles falling due to vibration when raising, lowering,working, or mounting and removing parts.

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Warning
When lowering, do not place your feet under the swing arms or carriage,
etc.
*There is a risk of major crush injury.
If battery fluid adheres to the synchronizing cable, immediate use of thelift is strictly prohibited*There is a danger of the synchronizing cable breaking.
Make sure to replace with a new synchronizing cable.

Remodeling the safety equipment is strictly prohibited*There is a risk of disabling operations, or of a major accident.

Strictly observe the designated vehicle front/back orientation*There is a risk of vibration falling the vehicle due to the weight distribution
front and back of the vehicle.
Caution: Electric ShockWhen opening operations panels and control panels, make sure not totouch the terminals.
*There is a risk of electric shock.

Cannot be installed in car washes or outdoors*There is a risk of water damage or unexpected accidents.

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Caution
Thoroughly read the manual and completely understand its contents before use.
<Operations Preparations>
1. The device is a lift for vehicle repairs. Do not use for any other purpose.
2. The device does not have any outdoor or car wash specifications. Do not use in car washes, outdoors,
or in high humidity locations. Malfunctions and non-conformances due to water leaks are not coveredby the warranty.
3. Do not lift vehicles over the maximum performance. The maximum performance is 4,000kg.
4. If any of the safety devices do not operate normally, do not use the lift.
5. Make sure to always keep the rubber supporter surface clean, and do not use if there are any oil ordirt adhesions.
6. Do not use anything other than the designated supporter to lift vehicles.
7. If adjusting or storing the swing arm or supporter, take care not to crush your hands or fingers.
8. Accurately set the supporter on the lifting point, and do not lift vehicles that have no clear lifting point.
For correct lifting points, see the vehicle log book.
9. If a vehicle pinch panel, etc., is interfering with the arm, adjust the supporter height before use.
10. The arm restraint device does not support abnormal loads that occur due to vehicle weight or shock.
Correctly align the supporter to the jack point to prevent eccentric loads or defective supporteralignment applying abnormal force to the runout device.
11. Adjust the height of the supporter so that loads are applied to the arms as evenly as possible, andcheck that the arm is securely mounted to the arm restraint device before raising a vehicle.

12. The lengths of the swing arms may differ at the front and back of the vehicle. Set so that the heavier
vehicle weight is on the short arm, and the lighter vehicle weight on the long arm.

<Raising and Lowering Operations>
1. During lift operations, always pay attention to the vehicle and the lift surroundings, and never operate
while looking away.
2. Do not raise vehicles while a person or luggage are on board.
3. When raising, pause when the supporter rubber aligns with the vehicle, and then check that the
supporter rubber is correctly aligned.
4. When lowering, do not approach or touch the vehicle or lift moving parts.
5. Do not leave tools or parts in the posts or under the lift during use. Doing so may cause lift malfunctionor the vehicle to fall.
6. Check that there are no people or objects in the vehicle or the vicinity of the lift when lowering.
7. Lower the carriage completely before loading or unloading a vehicle. Also, make sure that the swingarms are fully open before loading or unloading a vehicle.
8. Unloading is a 2-step operation.
The 1st step is to release the lowering stock hook, and the 2 nd step is the lowering operation.
9. If the operations lever is heavier than usual during the 1st step of the operation, raise briefly, and thenlower again.
Forcing an operation risks the vehicle tilting or lift malfunction.
10. Stop vehicles with high roofs before their roofs reach the roof sensor.
Upon contact with the roof sensor the rising will stop, but there is a risk of scratching the roof.
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<During Work>
1. When raising a vehicle for work, always make sure to raise to a position higher than the operatingheight of the natural lowering prevention device (300mm min. from the lower limit position). Naturallowering may damage the vehicle, and surrounding equipment and tools.
2. Prohibit anyone other than workers from entering the lift area.
3. Do not leave a raised vehicle unattended for long periods of time.
4. When not using the lift, make sure to lower the lift to its lowest position. Even when not in use,
however, fully raising the lift at least once a day extends the lift service life.

<Other>1. Do not modify the lift without permission from the manufacturer. There is a risk of poor performanceand major accidents.
2. If a defect is discovered during use or maintenance, stop use immediately, and repair the defect.
Further, do not use the lift until repairs are complete.

3. This lift is not for outdoor installation or car wash use. Do not use in car washes, outdoors, or in highhumidity locations.

[Glossary]"Lifting point": ···················· The part designated for raising vehicles. See the description in the vehicle log book for details.
If there is no description, check with the vehicle manufacturer.
"Side seal": ······················· The welded part at the bottom of the rocker panel. For regular passenger vehicles, the lifting
point is here.

73. Location of the Labels
Warning decals are mounted as described on theleft, so check them thoroughly.
No.
①

Type

Notes

Danger and Warning
Decals②

Caution and Inspection
Decals①③④

Also shows lift
Nameplate
performance②④

Runout decal⑤"Raise" and "Lower" labels③⑤

Caution④
If a decal is worn, defaced, or peeling
during use, buy and correctly mountnew ones promptly.

4. Names and Functions of Components
⑪

⑨

②

⑩

⑬

①

⑦
④
⑫
⑧

③
⑤

⑤

⑫
⑧

⑥
⑥

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①

M post②

S post③

M carriage④

S carriage⑤

Swing arm (front)⑥

Swing arm (back)⑦

Operations lever

⑧

Base

⑨

Roof sensor⑩

Hydraulic Unit⑪

Post beams⑫

Runout device release lever⑬

Adjustment wire

■ Operations leverThis lever controls the raising of the lift.
Raise operations
Lift the lever to rotate the motor and raise the lift.
Raise stop operation
Remove your hand from the lever to stop the motor and stop thelift at its current position. Further, at the top limit the lever returns
forcibly and the lift stops.
Lowering operations
Lower the lever to release the lowering stop hook, and lower the

Operations
lever

Raise

lever further to open the lowering valve and lower the lift. Adjust
the lowering speed using subtle control of a hand force on theoperations lever.
Lowering stop operation
Release your hand from the lever to close the lowering valve andLower

Hook releasestop the lift lowering.

CautionOperating the lever while the lowering stop hook is ON for any reason makes the leverextremely heavy. In this case, do not force the lowering operation, but raise the lift slightly
before lowering again.
(Forcing the lowering operation risks damaging the lift.)

Arm restraint device release■ Arm restraint device release lever

lever"Lock"

This lever releases the arm restraint device. Set the arm to the"Release"

vehicle lifting point and lower the lever before releasing torotate the arm freely.
When the arm is set, release the lever to operate the arm
restraint device and lock the arm. At the lift's lowest point, thearm restraint device release lever "releases" automatically, andwhen raising, locks automatically.

Operations when unlocked

Warning
Do not raise a vehicle when the arm restraint device is not functioning.
There is a risk of the rubber pad supporter detaching and the vehicle falling due to theswing arm operating.

Caution
The arm restraint device does not support vehicle loads or shocks.
(Abnormal loads applied due to eccentric loads or defective supporter mounting are notprevented, so be very careful when applying the vehicle position or supporter.)
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DOWN

■ Rubber Pad Supporter

Rubber Pad

Mount andremoveUP

Adjustable supporter
Rotate the supporter to adjust the height. Further, lift the supporter to

Adjustment screw

remove it, making swapping for the optional frame attachments (forwagons, RVs, and trucks) easy.

Raise

Easy attachments (optional)
You can raise the supporter simply by pulling up, and lower just bypushing down, making raising and lowering the supporter easy.
The O-ring mounted to the slide arm insert is there to prevent

Lower

disconnection when raising the supporter.
Align the orientation of the vehicle side seal and the rubber supporter
gutter, and raise the supporter to set the side seal in the rubber supporter
groove.

5. Hydraulic and Electric Circuit Diagrams
Hydraulic circuit diagrams

Electric circuit diagrams

Hydraulic cylinder

Hydraulic cylinder
Fuse valve

Fuse valve
Check valve

Lowering valve(Manual lever operation)

Gear pump
Motor
Relief valve

Flow control valve

Strainer
Oil tank

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Vehicle detection
limit switch

Raise limit
switch

6. Operating Principles
The device uses an electric hydraulic pump to operate the hydraulic cylinder and raise the M and S carriages
directly.
The M and S carriages are mutually connected by the synchronizing cable, so align both carriages toimplement raise and lowering operations.
●Raise:Raising the operations lever turns the motor, so the hydraulic fluid is fed into the M and S
cylinders by the pump to raise the M and S carriages.

●Stop:

Releasing the operations lever stops the motor, and the hydraulic fluid is stopped by the checkvalve, so the cylinders stop where they are.

●Lower:Lowering the operations lever opens the lowering valve, so the hydraulic fluid in the cylinder
returns to the oil tank via the lowering valve and flow control valve to lower the cylinders.

<Hydraulic Pipes Diagram>
Check valve

Motor

Gear pump(Built-in relief valve)

S carriage

S cylinder

M carriage

M cylinder

Oil tank
Lowering valve

Flow control valve

CradleUpper cable pulley

Synchronizing cable

Upper cable pulley
Fuse valve

Fuse valve

S carriage

Wire end

M carriage

Lower wire pulley11<Synchronizing Method>
Lower cable pulley7. Safety Devices■ M and S side lowering stop devices
Prevents lowering due to damaged hydraulic pipes, natural lowering due to oil leaks, and progressive
leaning due to damaged synchronizing devices.
The lowering stop hook is constantly "ON" due to the strength of the spring, and so is always "ON"except during lowering operations.
If an error occurs during lift operations, removing your hand from the lift prevents the error status fromprogressing.
Wirepulley
ワイヤープーリ

ワイヤープーリ
Wirepulley

ツメ解除用ワイヤー
Hookrelease wireTurnbuckleターンバックル
Lowering
stop rack
降下止めラック

降下止めラック
Lowering
stop rack

S carriage
ＳキャリッジMcarriage
ＭキャリッジWirepulley
ワイヤープーリ

S loweringstop hook
Ｓ降下止めツメMlowering stop hook
Ｍ降下止めツメ

Wirepulley
ワイヤープーリ

Operations
操作レバー lever

The hook release wire operates in tandem with the M-side operations lever to release both the M andS sides.

CautionUnless raised to 250mm min. higher than the lowest position, the lowering stop hook will
not operate.

■ Roof sensor
When raising a tall vehicle such as a wagon or RV, when theroof of the vehicle touches the roof sensor, the lift stops
electrically to prevent the vehicle roof striking the post beam.

CautionStop tall vehicles and those with roof
attachments before the roof strikes the roof
sensor. Contact with the roof sensor stops theraising, but risks scratching the roof or damaging
any roof attachments. Damaging a post beamrisks causing major accidents such as falling
vehicles, etc.

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Roof sensor

■ Fuse valve
The Fuse valve is mounted to the hydraulic cylinder, and if
there is a rapid outflow of oil from the cylinder due to a broken
hydraulic circuit, the valve cuts off the oil outflow.
Hydraulic cylinder

Fuse valve■ Relief valve
Attempting to raise a vehicle over the lift performance or

Motorraising the pressure within the hydraulic circuit abnormally
due to a malfunction will release hydraulic pressure toprevent lift damage and malfunction. Built into the gear pump.
Gear pump(Built-in relief valve)■ Thermal relay
Detects overload current and cuts OFF the electrical circuits

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Magnet switch

to prevent a motor fire. Mounted to the magnet switch.

Thermal relay

8. Pre-operation Check
Make sure to implement pre-operation check before work. Make sure there is no vehicle loaded during theinspection.

CautionIf you discover a site suspected of malfunctioning, prohibit use of the lift until themalfunction has been completely repaired, and contact your dealer immediately. Using while
malfunctioning risks lift damage and major accidents.

Inspection site

RubberSupporter

Inspection details
Is the supporter rubber deformed, broken, or worn?

VisualAre the supporter adjustment screws deformed or worn?

VisualDeformed?

VisualIs the arm restraint device operating normally?

Inspect
visually

Is there any major rattle?

Shake

Is there a difference in the swing arm height?

VisualIs raising smooth, or is there contamination in the sliding parts?

VisualAny abnormal noise?

ListenIs the appearance damaged or warped?

VisualAre operations OK?

Inspect
visually

Is return to neutral position sure and certain?

VisualWhen raising, does the lowering stop hook operation make a (rattling)noise from both the M and S sides?

ListenPad

Swing arm
Carriage

Main unit

Operations lever
Lowering
deviceInspection
methodstop

Is oil leaking from the hydraulic pipes, cylinders, or hydraulic unit?
Hydraulic circuit

Visual andtouch

Any abnormal noise?

ListenBolts and screws

Anything loose?

TightenSynchronizing
Cable

Any sag, breaks, bends, dirt, sand, or other contaminants?

VisualElectrical circuit

Is the device properly grounded?

VisualRoof sensor

Any bends or deformations?

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9. Operation Instructions
9-1. Drive-In Method
1.

Open the post sides of the 4 swing arms, and mount the vehicle between the posts. At this time,advance so that the center of the vehicle's width matches the center between the two posts.

2.

Stop when the vehicle's center of gravity is over the center line for the two posts, or within therange described below. For the model's center of gravity position, see the vehicle's service manual.

Warning
If the vehicle's center of gravity is outside the following range, when raised the vehicle'sbalance will be unstable, and there is a risk of the vehicle falling, so make sure to stop withthe vehicle's center of gravity within the range described below.
SPA4000

300

F

Drive-in

Make sure that thevehicle's center of gravity
is within this range.

R

SPA4000W

300

300

F

Drive-inR
Make sure that thevehicle's center of gravity
is within this range.

159-2. Setting the Supporter
1. The swing arm rotates freely when at its lowest position. Rotate, extend, and retract the swing arm
to adjust so that the supporter reaches the correct lifting point for the vehicle model.

CautionFor correct lifting points, see the respective vehicle service manual.

2. Raise the vehicle horizontally, and rotate the supporter and adjust the height of the supporterrubbers so that the supporter rubbers accurately contact the lifting point to distribute the weight on
all 4 supporter sites equally.

Warning* Adjust the height of the supporter so that the weight is distributed on the 4 supporter
points evenly before use.
There is a risk of the supporter detaching and the vehicle falling if the weight is uneven.
* Make sure to set the supporter on the lifting point correctly.
Incorrect setting risks the supporter detaching and the vehicle falling or being damaged.
* Replace promptly if the supporter rubber is damaged or worn.
There is a risk of the supporter detaching and the vehicle falling.

Caution* Depending on the vehicle model, the swing arm may hit easily under the door.
If so, adjust the supporter adjustment screws to a suitable height before use.
* Spread the swing arm as wide as possible before use.
* When raising a RV or compact truck, use the special frame attachments for truck. Lifting
recklessly using the passenger vehicle supporter risks the supporter detaching and the
car falling.

■Reference
Generally, contact the supporter rubber to the side seal (welded surface) under the bodyof a passenger vehicle for use. Insert the side seal in the rubber groove before use.

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9-3. Lifting up a Vehicle and Stopping the Lift
Danger*Never stand under a vehicle when the lift is operating.
*If a vehicle looks like falling, do not try to support it, and flee from the lift.

Warning*Do not raise a vehicle with people or luggage still on board.
*During lift operations, always pay attention to the vehicle and the lift surroundings, andnever operate while looking away.

Raise

1. Set the operations lever to Raise, and raise the vehicle
until the supporter rubber touches the lifting point. Also,check that the supporter and lifting point positions alignsquarely. If misaligned, adjust the supporter position(Neutral)stop
Hook releaseLower

again.
Runout device release lever"Lock"*

Raising the lift automatically engages the arm restraint
device. If it is necessary to rotate the swing arm after
raising the lift, release the arm restraint device release"Release"lever to release the swing arm.

Operations when unlocked

Warning
Do not raise a vehicle when the arm restraint device is not functioning. There is a risk ofthe supporter detaching and the vehicle falling due to the swing arm operating.

Caution
The arm restraint device does not support vehicle loads or shocks.
(Abnormal loads applied due to eccentric loads or defective supporter mounting are notprevented, so be very careful when applying the vehicle position or supporter.)

2. If the supporter position is correct, raise until the vehicle tires are barely floating above the floor,
and slowly shake the vehicle with care to ensure that the supporter are engaged and that the vehicle
is well-balanced.
3. Check that the runout device is secure and that the vehicle is horizontal front, back, left, and rightbefore pressing the operations lever to raise the vehicle to the desired height. Check that while17raising, the natural lowering prevention device is constantly rattling.

CautionWhile working, make sure that the lift is raised to a height at which the lowering stop hook is
activated.
The lowering stop hook will not activate unless the upper surface of the supporter is approx.
250mm max. above the floor, so be careful.

9-4. While Working
Danger
If a vehicle looks like falling, do not try to support it, and flee from the lift.

Warning
Do not swing a raised vehicle strongly.

Caution*Prohibit anyone other than workers from entering the lift area.
*Do not leave a raised vehicle unattended for long periods of time.
*Check that the lowering stop hook is "ON" before starting work.

9-5. Lowering Operations
Danger*Never stand under a vehicle when the lift is operating.
*If the vehicle starts to fall, do not try to support it, and flee from the lift area.
*Do not leave any objects under the vehicle. There is a risk of the vehicle falling.

1.

Check that there is nothing under the vehicle, and then lower the operations lever to release thelowering stop hook, and then gently press the operations lever down further to lower the vehicle.

Caution* If the lowering stop hook engages the rack (i.e.,the hook is active), the operations lever will feel
heavy, so in this case, do not force the lowering
operation but raise the lift slightly before lowering

Raise(Neutral) stop
Hook releaseagain.
* If stopping the lift to perform work when lowering
the lift, release the operations lever, and checkthat the lever is in the "Stop" position.
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Lower

9-6. Drive out (Exit) the Vehicle
CautionEven if the tires touches the ground, unless the lift is lowered to its lowest position, the arm
restraint device will not release automatically.
Lower to the lowest position and then rotate the swing arms.
1. Lower the lift to its lowest position, and then fully open the 4 swing arms.
2. Drive out the vehicle.

9-7. Options■ Frame attachments
Use the frame attachments for vehicles with lifting points on the frame, such as RVs and wagons. Choose
from 4 types according to the application.

LA

LB

HA

HB

With guard

Without guard

With guard

Without guard

169 to 233mm*

256 to 430mm**Dimensions from the floor to the upper surface of the supporter.

■ Adjustable supporter: Suited to low vehicles.

Adjustable

Adjustablesupporter

supporter S■ Easy attachments(standard)
121 to 161mm*

121 to 167mm*
97 to 117mm**Dimensions from the floor to the top of the cradle.

19*Dimensions from the floor to the top of the cradle.

10. Cleaning up After Service WorkWhen work is finished, wipe away any oil or grease adhering to the supporter and lift area. Also thoroughly
use an air blower on the lift parts to eliminate any water or mud.
Also clear any water or mud from around the lift. If you detect any abnormality at this time, contact yourdealer immediately. Further, to be safe, lower the lift to its lowest position and turn OFF the power supply(breakers).

11. Maintenance Inspections
For safe use, not only must you implement pre-operation check every day, but also implement maintenanceinspections once a month. Further, make sure there is no vehicle loaded during the inspection.

CautionIf you discover a site suspected of malfunctioning, prohibit use of the lift until themalfunction has been completely repaired, and contact your supplier immediately for repairs.
Using while malfunctioning risks lift damage and major accidents. Further, use only
Bishamon products for repairs.

Inspection site

Inspection items

Inspection elements

Lowering stop hook

Lowering stop hook operations

11-1

Arm restraint device

Operations checks

11-2

Lubrication site

Lubrication implementation

11-3

Swing arm

Stopper check, thickness, deformation, droop

11-4

Supporter

Supporter rubber and adjustment screws

Any damage or wear?

Roof sensor

Operations checks

See roof sensor (P12)

Cable pulley

Bearing lubrication

Smooth rotation? Any wear?

Hydraulic system

Cylinder, hydraulic unit

Base

Anchor bolts

11-5

Rust

Rust check

11-6

Synchronizing cable

Tension and deformation

11-7

Hydraulic pipes

Check bundling

11-8

Hydraulic fluid

Replace hydraulic fluid

11-9

Oil leaks?

Caution: During checks, wear protective gear as necessary.

For safe use
In addition to the inspections described above, also make sure that a specialist implements
annual periodic inspections.
Ask your supplier to implement periodic inspections.

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11-1. Lowering Stop Hook
<Checking Lowering Stop Hook Operations>
Hook release

ツメ解除用ワイヤー

1. Remove the M and S hook covers, raise and visuallyinspect the operation while the M and S hooks
Turnbuckleターンバックル

securely engage the racks at one place each.
2.

Hook
cover
ツメカバー
Rack
ラック
（キャリッジ）(Carriage)

release" position, check that the lowering stop hookon the S side is released directly overhead.
3.

Hook
cover
ツメカバー

When operating the operations lever to the "hook

If not unlocked directly overhead, sag can be

Rack(Carriage)

ラック（キャリッジ）

Lowering stop hook

降下止めツメexpected in the hook release wire, so adjust thetension using the S-side turn buckle.

[Mside]側][M[S[S側]side]

11-2. Arm Restraint Device
1.

Check that the arm restraint device lock
Runout release leveris unlocked at the lowest lift position,and that all 4 swing arms rotatesmoothly.
⇒ If not released, adjust so that thelock rod gap when the carriage is at
its lowest position (Fig. A on theAright) is 1 to 2mm.

Lock piece

A
Lock rod

Operations when unlocked2.

Raise the lift 50mm min., and check that there is firm bite

Lock gear center line

Lock gear and lockpiece have mutual
engagement

between the runout device lock gear and lock piece, andthat all 4 swing arms do not rotate.
⇒If the lock engagement is poor, consider worn parts orpoor adjustment. Replace the parts or adjust the lock

Fulcrum is below
the center line

gear and lock piece engagement. Also adjust the
Adjustment nuts

adjustment nuts as shown on the right.
3.

Check that the lock gear mounting screws for the swingarms are not loose.

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MountingscrewsLock gear11-3. Lubrication Sites<Lubrication / Greasing>
1. ① to ⑧ below are important inspection and lubrication sites, so frequently inspect and lubricate during
the first 3 months.
Subsequently, inspect and lubricate periodically.
Lubrication site

Type

Lubrication method①Post interior⑤
Grease①Coat the inside of the post evenly from top tobottom with grease using a brush, etc.

②Outer cylinder
circumference
Grease③③Coat the outer cylinder circumference withgrease using a brush, etc.

⑧
③Arm restraint device②④

Use a brush to coat the arm restraint device
Grease⑥handles and shafts, etc., with grease.
(4 sites)⑦②④Arm pin⑤
Oil

Coat the contact surfaces of the arm pins andswing arms with oil.

⑤
⑤Synchronizing cable
pulley shaft
Oil

Coat the synchronizing pulley shaft with oil.

Oil

Coat the hook shaft with oil.

⑥Lowering stop hookshaft

⑦Synchronizing cable
Rustproof
Coat the wires with grease using a brush, etc.
grease⑧Adjustment screws

Grease22

Coat the supporter adjustment screws withgrease using a brush, etc.

11-4. Arms
1.

Check that the stopper is effective when fully withdrawing the slide arm, and that the stopper bolts
are not loose.

2.

Check that the slide is not inhibited by contaminants, rust, etc.

3.

Check the lift arm thickness.
Replace if 20% less than the standard dimensions.

[1] 2-step long arm[2] 2-step short arm

A dimensions
B dimensions

Standard
thickness

Limit
thickness

6.0mm
6.0mm

4.8mm
4.8mm

[2] 2-step short arm[1] 2-step long arm

B
Stopper bolt

A
Stopper bolt

11-5. Base
1. Tighten the anchor bolts with 100N·m torque.
2. Check that there are no abnormalities such as bulges or cracks in the floor around the anchor bolts.
3. Tighten the bolts (M16) that secure the post and base using 250N·m torque.

11-6. Rust
1. Check for rust.
⇒Remove any rust, and then paint repair coats.
Thoroughly check the posts, carriages, and arms.

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11-7. Synchronizing Cables
1. Inspect the synchronizing cables for lubrication, rust, kinks, and broken cables.
2. Replace the synchronizing cables after 4 years or 8,000 uses.
(Also replace synchronizing cables after less than 4 years if their tension is no longer adjustable (cableadjustments). Also replace if an abnormality is discovered such as rust, kinks, or broken cables.)3. If there is a difference between the M and S carriages when raising with no load, the synchronizing cablesadjustments are defective, so readjust using the following steps.

Synchronizing cable adjustment method①

As shown in the diagram, grasp the metal fitting using pliers so that the cable does not rotate, androtate the adjustment nut to adjust the synchronizing cable tension. After adjustment, secure using thelock nuts.

②

Checking the tension
Raise the lift 2 or 3 times, and measure the height of the M and S carriages, and check that the difference
between the M and S sides is 1mm max.

③ If the difference in the measured M and S values is 1mm or greater, increase the tension of the lower
carriage to align the height.
Synchronizing
cable
同調ワイヤー
ワイヤエンド金具
Cable
end fitting

Pliers
プライヤー

Reduced tensile張力減
strength

Adjustment nut
調整用ナットLocknut
ロック用ナット
Carriage
キャリッジ
Increased
張力増 tensile strength
19 mmスパナ
19mm
spanner

Handling initial cable tension
Adding major tension to a new cable slightly occurs permanent extension initially. Further,permanent extension occurs even with cable getting old. Such permanent extension that
occurs initially is called "initial extension". Initial extension is not an abnormality. No major
tension is applied to the cable within the scope of regular lift use, so no sudden initialextension will occur.
However, initial extension (20 to 30mm) will occur with high levels of use or eccentric loads.
The synchronizing cable will loosen or vehicles tilt during raising if the synchronizing cable
are over-extended, so adjust as shown in the diagram above.

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11-8. Hydraulic Pipes<Hydraulic pipe bundling>1.

Check that the hydraulic pipes are securely
bundled to the post.

2.

In particular, repair if the bands as shown in the
diagram on the right are broken or loose.

M postS post11-9. Hydraulic Oil<Replacing hydraulic Oil>
1. Replace the hydraulic oil 1 year after start of use. Replace completely every 3 years from the 2nd time
onwards.

Replacement method① Remove the hydraulic unit cover.

Hydraulic unit cover② Remove the drain plug at the bottom of the oil tank (seearrow in the diagram on the right), and drain the hydraulicfluid. Securely tighten the drain plug after drainage.

Oil tank③ Remove the oil tank lid, and check the suction filter
condition. Clean or replace if there is any dirt or rust.
④ Add hydraulic oil from the top of the oil tank to theregulation amount (8.5L).
⑤ Raise the lift and check that there are no abnormalities.

Drain plug

Further, the device uses gear pumps and performance is greatly affected by the hydraulic fluid used, so
make sure to select from among the following reputable brands.
Viscosity: ISO VG32 wear-resistant hydraulic fluid (use amount: 8.5L)
Idemitsu
Esso
Showa Shell Sekiyu

Super Hydraulic Fluid 32
Nuto H32, Unipower SQ32, XL32
Terasu Oil 32, K32

JX Nippon Oil & Energy
Mobil

Super Hydrand 32
Mobil DTE Oil 24

Caution
1. Be very careful not to touch the high-voltage parts during inspections.
2. After removing the cover and implementing inspections, make sure to use all the mounting
screws to restore the original condition.
3. If, as a result of the inspection, an abnormality is detected, stop using the lift immediately
and contact your supplier for repairs.

2512. Periodic Replacement Parts
To maintain device safety, and to forestall malfunctions, it is necessary to replace the following parts
periodically.
* Replacement periods do not denote parts warranty periods.
Also, replacement may be necessary sooner than described below depending on operation condition andenvironment, and some parts not cited here may require replacement.
Ask your supplier about the replacement of parts other than consumables.
Replacement period
Annually
Every 3 years
Every 4 years

Part name●Attachment rubbers●Oil (1 year after installation, and every 3 years
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13. Specifications
SPA4000
Model
Performance
Lifting height
Operating
MethodSPA4000
4,000kg
1,800mmLever type

Lifting motor

3-phase 220/380/415V,
50/60Hz
1.5kW 4P (10 mins. rated)

Lifting time

Approx. 64s (60Hz)
Approx. 77s (50Hz)

Hydraulic fluid

ISO standards: VG32
hydraulic fluid

Total oilamount

8.5L

Model
Performance
Lifting height
Operating
MethodSPA4000W
4,000kg
1,800mmPower
Lifting motor

3-phase 220/380/415V,
50/60Hz
1.5kW 4P (10 mins. rated)

Lifting time

Approx. 64s (60Hz)
Approx. 77s (50Hz)

Hydraulic fluid

ISO standards: VG32
hydraulic fluid

Total oilamount

8.5L

Power

SPA4000W*The specifications above may change without notice due to improvements.
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Lever type14. Troubleshooting
Check once again before considering malfunctions.
If a malfunction occurs, first read the manual thoroughly and inspect the following, and if thenonconformance still persists, contact your supplier.
Symptom

Cause

Solution<Motor does not turn>Defective power cable connection or broken
wire

No raising performed.

Check cable connection and for broken wires

Magnet switch thermal operated

Check the cause and press the reset button

Primary breaker is OFF

Turn ON the primary breaker

Roof sensor has operated

Check the cause and cancel<Motor is turning>

Naturallowering

occurs.

Rise speed is slow

Motor is reversing

Switch power cable R and T

Lack of hydraulic oil.

Replace hydraulic fluid

OverloadThis is normal; vehicle will not rise above limits

1.0mm/5 min. max. natural lowering

Within tolerances; this is normal

Hydraulic oil leak from pipes

Tighten pipes

Hydraulic oil leak from cylinder

Replace cylinder gasket
Vehicle is on the edge of tolerances. Check

Overload

vehicle weight

Lack of hydraulic oil.

Replace hydraulic oil

No more grease on post sliding surfaces

Apply oil to the designated sites

Pipes not secured

Secure pipes

Cover not secured

Secure coverAbnormal noise

Warning
If repairing electrical systems, make sure to turn OFF the power first.

15. Installation and Relocation
If installing or moving the lift, consult your supplier.
If moving the lift, have your supplier implement an inspection.

16. Disposal
If disposing of the lift, separate the ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals, plastics, and hydraulic oil, and thenprocess as industrial waste. In particular, there are legal obligations regarding how to process hydraulic oil.
Dispose of it in a proper manner, in accordance with relevant laws and ordinances.

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17. Product Warranty Regulations
We warrant the products manufactured by Sugiyasu Corporation to be free from defects inworkmanship and material for 1 year.
Our obligation under this warranty is limited to repair or replacement, at our option, of any parts ormaterial which, within this warranty period, are found to our satisfaction to be defective.
The belows are not covered by the warranty.
1. The damage or trouble caused by the false operation, negligence of the maintenance and storage
required.
2. The damage or trouble caused by the modification that affects the originally designed functions.
3. Any consumable parts that need to be replaced.
4. The damage or trouble caused by natural disaster such as fire, earthquake, flood etc.
5. The damage or trouble caused by not using the original manufacturer’s parts.
6. The required information such as serial No. etc. would not be provided.
7. The damage or trouble caused by improper installation.
※ Any consumable parts such as rubber parts etc. are not covered under this warranty※ As this lift is not weatherproof, trouble caused by corrosion, rust, short circuit from water are
not covered under warranty.

How To ClaimContact your lift supplier.

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18. After-Service
Something is wrong.
Something isContact your supplier for repair.

still wrong
Repairunder

thewarranty period
Repairafter

thewarranty period
Availability of spareparts

Check in accordance with this manual.

Will be repaired in accordance with the warranty rules

Contact your supplier for repair.

The spare parts is available for 8 years after discontinuing manufacturing.

Contact your supplier for any information regarding to the after service. When contacting your supplier,provide Model No., Serial No., purchase date, and conditions of trouble.
Record the above information in the table below for future inquiries.
Type
Serial No.

No.

Purchase date

Date
Name:

Contact person:

Address:

Tel:

Name:

Contact person:

Address:

Tel:

Supplier

Installer
Date
Troubleconditions

date

and

Date
Date

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