Aug. 2021

Dear Users,
Thank you for purchasing our Bishamon Tortoise G Lift. Before using the lift, read throughand be familiar with this manual. Fully understand the precautions, directions, and otherinformation contained in this manual to ensure correct use. Failure to do so may result
not only in insufficient performance of the lift but also in falling of the vehicle, serious
injury and death, and damage to properties.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. In case of loss, immediately request
a new copy.
If the product is supplied with a wrong manual, contact your lift supplier for a correct copy.

Perform periodic maintenance inspection of the lift to ensure safe workwith the lift and keep the lift fully functional.

Sugiyasu Corporation

Thank you for purchasing our Bishamon Tortoise G Lift . Before using the lift, readthrough and be familiar with this manual. Fully understand the precautions, directions,and other information contained in this manual to ensure correct use.
Failure to do so
may result not only in insufficient performance of the lift but also in falling of thevehicle, serious injury and death, and damage to properties.
The contents of the manual may differ when the purchased lift is modified. For any
question about the product or this manual, feel free to contact your lift supplier.
Keep this manual in a safe place for future reference. In case of loss, contact yourlift supplier and request for a new copy immediately.

Explanation of Terms and Symbols
In this manual, 「Danger」,「Warning」, 「Caution」 are defined andspecified as below. Notice of Warnings are very important for safe operations. As
these are very important to protect operators from accidents resulting inpersonal injury and death, and damage to property, so make sure to readthoroughly and understand fully before operation.

Danger

Incorrect operation may imminently result in serious
injury or death of the operator.

Warning

Incorrect operation may result in serious injury or
death of the operator.

CautionIncorrect operation may result in injury and damage
to the property. The occurence of the danger is lower
than "Warning" articles.

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This product is a lift to be used for oil and parts replacement, general maintenance,
motor vehicles inspection and maintenance etc. of mini-to ordinary sized passenger cars,
small sized trucks, and the like.

Caution for Safety
As there are very important to protect operators from accidents which may result ininjury and death,and damage to cars and properties, make sure to understand fully before
operating the lift.

1. Read and be familiar with the operation manual before operating.
2. Only trained operators are allowed to use the lift.
3. Make sure to perform daily and periodic inspections in accordance with the
instructions of Operation Manual.
4. If any abnormal conditions, such as noise, occur during operation, prohibit theuse of the lift and contact lift supplier for an inspection.
5. This lift is designed for motor vehicle servicing. DO NOT use for any otherpurposes.
6. Do not remove any labels and do not modify the lift anyway.

The meaning of the mark (symbol) used behind pictures are as below.
The specified act
that should not be
conducted.

The specified act
that should be
conducted.

Warnings andcautions that are
possible to occur due
to incorrect operation.

When lift is operating,get under the vehicle.
allow others to get under vehicle
Or it may result in death or serious injury.

If theattempt to support vehicle.
Or it may result in death or serious injury.

Read the Operation Manual
thoroughly before using
the lift.
Important Warnings aredescribed.
*Incorrect operation may
result in an accident.

DO NOT lower the lift
while any stand, jack or
support is in position
under vehicle.
DO NOT use "Down" motionof lift to push parts
into position.

Drive in vehicle straightand parallel to the lift.
Vehicle MUST BE positioned
evenly. And set the CG ofvehicle within the range
specified with Yellow Color
arrow on the lift.

Set the supporters on aflat spot with sufficientstrength. Use only genuine
Side Sill Block supporters
to avoid any accident.

DO NOT lift vehicles by
one end only. Or it may
result in fall of thevehicle and damage lift.

DO NOT modify any Safety
Device of the lift under
any circumstances.

KEEP FEET CLEAR
When lowering lift, makesure to keep feet clear
of hoist and vehicle.

DO NOT swing, shake or push Vehicle MUST BE positioned
the raised vehicle. Or it
evenly. DO NOT lift up
may result in fall of theoffset vehicle. Or it may
vehicle.
result in fall of vehicle

DO NOT use lift unless
you have been trained init's operation.
*Incorrect operation may
result in an accident.

KEEP HANDS and FEET CLEAR
when raising and lowering
lift, MAKE SURE to keep
hands and feet clear ofany scissor mechanism.

ELECTRICAL HAZARD!
DO NOT open control box
or remove cover plates
without isolating
electrical supply.

1. This lift is designed for motor vehicle servicing. DO NOT Use for other purpose.
2. This lift capacity is 3,000 kgs. DO NOT lift any vehicle exceeding the maximum lift capacity.
3. The unbalance load between right and left side Supporter should be less than 300 kgs.
4. Extreme unbalanced load on the lift could result in large inclination of the vehicle.
5. Set the supporters securely at lifting points, and do not raise a vehicle when there are not clear
lifting points on the vehicle. Try to have as wider distance as possible between lifting points.
Refer to the maintenance manual of the vehicle for information of correct lifting points.
6. Make sure to put Slide Stopper Pin when using Slide Supporter.
7. DO NOT drive in or drive out when Slide Supporter is extended.
8. Drive in and out vehicle slowly, and DO NOT start and stop suddenly. Or it could damage Slide Supporter.

9. If any of safety device does not work properly, DO NOT use lift.
1. When operating the lift, pay constant attention to the area around the vehicle and the lift.
NEVER look aside during operation.
2. If there are other lifts installed in the same site, Pay attention not to operate the control
switch of other lifts.
3. DO NOT lift vehicles with passengers, baggage or cargo etc.inside (on board).
4. Make sure there is no oil or dirt on supporter when lifting vehicle.
5. Stop lifting after supporter have made firm contact with vehicle, and check locations ofsupporter for correct lifting points before reraising the vehicle.
6. DO NOT put and use anything but genuine Side Sill Block between Supporter and vehicle lifting point.
7. The lift height of both sides may become unbalanced during lifting and lowering operations.
In such case, without vehicle on the lift, lift up to max height and keep pushing "UP" button for
2～3 seconds to synchronize. If lift becomes unbalanced extremely during lowering operations,then stop using the lift and contact your lift supplier.
8. If the lift would not lower, raise the lift once and then relower.
9. If lower the lift with Sliding Supporter being used (extended), retract Sliding Supporter backas soon as vehicle tyre hit the floor, and then lower the lift to lowest position. Or Supporters
and floor could be damaged.
10. Before lowering the lift, ensure that no person or objects is around vehicle or lift.
11. DO NOT operate the lift with anything such as tools or parts left in the pit or under the lift.
Failure to comply may result in failure of the lift or falling of the vehicle.
12. Drive the vehicle in and out only after the supporters have been lowered completely.
Failure to do so can cause damage of the vehicle or the lift.
1. Make sure Safety Hooks are engaged before getting under vehicle.
2. Keep anyone but the operator out from around the lift.
4. DO NOT leave a vehicle on the lift for long time. If the lift is left over at the height
where there is no Lowering Stop Rack, lift could lower and may damage the vehicle.
5. When not in use, the lift must be lowered to the lowest position.
1. DO NOT modify the lift without permission from the manufacturer. Failure to comply may resultin insufficient performance and lead to serious accident.
2. When an abnormality is detected during use or inspection, stop the use of the lift immediately
and repair. DO NOT use lift until the repair is completed.
3. Use only genuine Side Sill Block Supporter.
4. This lift is not weatherproof and is not to be used outdoors or for vehicle washing.
5. Do not supply air with air pressure exceeding 1.0 MPa to the air filter regulator. Or it may
damage the air filter regulator.
6. The air filter regulator must be set to 0.5 Mpa. If it is set to over 0.5 Mpa, it may damage
Selex Valve.
『 Lifting Point 』… Designated spot of the vehicle to be lifted. Refer to the maintenance manual ofthe vehicle.
『 Side Sill 』… Body welding spot under rocker panel. Lifting point is located for passenger vehicle.

CG Label

Capacity Label

Caution Label E

Serial Plateshowing how to do Pre Operation
Check of Filter Regulator.

Caution Label

Caution Label

Labels feature descriptions on important matters for preventing accidents and property damages,
as well as capacity of the lift. Purchase and apply these lables promptly when they become worn,
damaged or peeled off while the lift is used.

Slide Supporter※ Drive-In Ramp
Hyd. Unit
Push
ButtonSwitchDouble Scissor Link

Lowering Stop
Rack & Hook

※ Drive On Ramp are notsupplied for Model SCL3000AP

Lift Cylinder
Serial Plate

Push Button
SwitchAir Filter
Regulator

Depressurize

Pressureadjustment knob

Air pressure
gauge

Pressurize

Screw

Air Filter Regulator reduce the air pressure of the
air supplied to the Air Filter Regulator to appropriatepressure levels, and drain water in the air. Air pressuregauge shows the air pressure after depressurization.

① Verify that the air pressure supplied to the
Air Filter Regulator is more than 0.5 Mpa② Loosen the screw on top of the Air Filter
Regulator.
③ Look at and check the air pressure gauge whileturning the pressure adjustment knob to set the
air pressure to 0.5 Mpa.
④ Tighten the screw on the top of Air Filter
Regulator.

Caution*

The appropriate value of the pressure of air (primary side pressure) supplied to the filter
regulator is between 0.5 and 1.0 MPa. The filter regulator may be damaged if the pressureis greater than 1.0 MPa.

* Always make sure that the air pressure gauge is pointing 0.5 MPa before operating lift.
The lift may malfunction if the pressure is under 0.5 MPa. Furthermore, the Selex valve
may be damaged if the pressure is over 0.5 MPa. Always set the pressure to 0.5 MPa.

① Push up the drain valve at the bottom.
Water sprays out with air.

Drain valve

CautionWater must be drained from the air filter regulator every day.
Accumulation of water can cause malfunction.

Warning
If operating Push Button Switch carelessly before confirming the safety of lift and vehicle
surroundings, it may result in serious accidents.

Push Button Switch is the device to raise and lower the lift.
・When pushing "UP" button, lift rises, and stops when releasing.
・When pushing "DOWN" button, lift lowers and stops whenreleasing button.
・"UP" button and "DOWN" button can not be pushed together at
the same time.

Supporter length can be adjustable depending on the vehicle lifting point.

Side Sill Block is used to protect vehicle side sill when lifting vehicle
by Supporter.
There are 3 kinds height Side Sill Blocks as below.

・Height

30mm - Supplied as Standard for Model SCL3000A

・Height

70mm - Supplied as Standard for Model SCL3000AP※ Height

115mm - Available only as OptionLowering Air
Cylinder(Unit side)

Hook Release Air Cylinder (Lift side)

Quick
ExhaustValve

Air Tube C (Red)

Air Tube A

Check Valve
Breather Valve

Hook Release Air Tube A

Fuse Valve

Air Switching Valve(Selex Valve)

Air Filter
Regulator

Fuse Valve

Lift Cylinder (b)Lift Cylinder(a)Hyd. Hose cBreather Valve
Unit Hyd. Pipe
Bypass Pipe

Synchro Check Valve

Synchro Check Valve
Lowering Valve(Emergency
Lowering Valve)

Unit Hyd. Pipe
Flow Control Valve
Lowering Valve
Switching Valve

Lowering Relief Valve11.8 MPa（Inside Sub Plate)

Lifting Relief Valve20.6 MPa（Inside Sub Plate)
Gear Pump

Tortoise G Series Lift operate the Hyd. Cylinder by Electro Hyd. Pump, and lift up
Supporter through 2 stage X (Scissors) Link. Both sides, Right and Left side
Supporters would synchronize through Synchro Cylinder inside Hyd. Unit, and lift
and lower. This lift has function of correcting unbalance of synchronizing.

① Push "Up" button② Motor run③ Gear Pump rotates and feed the oil to Synchro Cylinder chamber④ Through Synchro Cylinder mechanism, same volume oil would be feeded to
R・L Lift Cylinder and lift goes up⑤ If release "Up" button, oil feeding stops and oil supplied to Lift Cylinder
would be stopped at Selex Valve (Back Flow Prevention Valve) and both sides
Supporter stop.
⑥ Lowering Stop Hook is always "In" positon during lifting and when stopped.

① Push "Down" button② Lowering Stop Hook would be released③ When both sides Lowering Stop Hook are completely released, Hyd. Circuit
would be switched to lowering motion.
④ Lift would be forcedly lowered by hydraulic.

Tortoise G lift has function of correcting the unbalance of synchronizing at
max height. Lift up to max height and keep pushing "Up" button for 2～3 seconds.
Then both sides Supporter height would be corrected to same height.

"Up" Button ➡ Motor run ➡ Synchro Cylinder operate ➡ Synchronized Lifting"Down" Button ➡ Release Lowering Stop Hook ➡ Switch Hyd. Circuit ➡
➡ Motor runs ➡ Synchro Cylinder works ➡ Synchronized Lowering
CautionIt is installed at each cylinder to prevent liftfrom lowering in case of oil leaking and breakageof hydraulic hose etc.
However, be noted that there is no safety hookbelow approx. 200mm height from floor.
Lowering Stop
DeviceIt is installed at the piping closest to eachcylinder. It would shut off oil flow fromcylinder in case of sudden flow of oil fromcylinder due to breakage of hydraulic circuit
etc.
Fuse Valve

Relief Valve

It would prevent lift from break in case of below
a. Lifting excessing rated lift capacityb. Lift is reaching the top
c. Excessive high pressure in hydraulic line
It is installed inside Sub Plate.

It would sense the excessive electric current,
and shut off the electric circuit and protect
electric components such as motor etc.
It is installed at magnetic contactor.
Thermal Relay

Caution
If any possible abnormality is detected, prohibit the use of the lift until abonormality is
fully repaired. Then contact your lift supplier immediately. If the lift is used withabnormality left unsolved, damage to the lift or serious accident may occur.

Air Filter

Regulator

Lift Cylinder

Hyd. Unit
Hook Release Cylinder
Lowering Stop Device

Lift Structure
Lift
Hydraulic Unit
Hydraulic Circuit
and Air Circuit

Any damage, strain or distortion ?
Does lift rise and lower smoothly without noise ?

Any noise during lifting and lowering ?
Any leak ?
Any damage on Hyd. Hose, air hose and piping ?

Does safety device make "clicking" noise
during lifting operation ?
Lowering Stop Device
Are both Right and Left side Lowering Stop
Hook released without fail in lowering ?
Inside Pit (Lift)
Any obstacles inside Pit or Lift ?

Depressurize
Pressureadjustment
knob

Pressurize

Screw

Air
pressure
gauge

VisualVisual and hearing
Hearing
Visual and touching
Visual and touching
Visual and hearing
Visual and hearing
Visual① Verify that the air pressure supplied to the
Air Filter Regulator is more than 0.5 Mpa② Loosen the screw on top of the Air Filter Regulator③ Look at and check the air pressure gauge whileturning the pressure adjustment knob to set the
air pressure to 0.5 Mpa.
④ Tighten the screw on the top of Air Filter Regulator

Drain Valve

Caution※ Make sure to check and adjust pressure everyday.
① Always make sure that the air pressure gauge is pointing 0.5MPa before operating lift. The

lift may malfunction if pressure is under 0.5MPa. Always set the pressure to 0.5MPa.
② Water can be drained by pushing Drain Valve upwards. Water and air come out together.

Caution･ Lift (Supporter) must be lowered fully before vehicle enters･ Make sure to park the vehicle so that CG of the vehicle stay within the range
shown in Yellow Color Arrow on the side of the Supporter. If not, vehicle may fall
due to the vibration during lift operation and vehicle servicing.

Supporter
CG LabelWarning･ Support vehicle on lifting points which are designated by vehicle manufacturer.
DO NOT lift up vehicle on other points, or vehicle could be deformed or fall down.
DO NOT lift up vehicle if lifting point of the vehicle is not clear.

Caution･ DO NOT put any other supporter but genuine Side Sill Block between Supporterand vehicle lifting point.
･ If try to lift up vehicle (load) by only one side Supporter at around 30mm heightfrom floor, lift may lower. Pay close attention so that hands and fingers etc.
should not be pinched in the gap between Base and Supporter.
The
mud guard may hit the Supporter of the lift when vehicle entering if the･
vehicle minimum height is low like sport car which please note. For those low
profile vehicle, use optional Sub Step Ramp.

Grip
Slide Stopper Pin

Side Sill Block

Warning
Put the Side Sill Block on the Supporter so that center of Side Sill Block stayinside Double Scissors Link before lifting up. And for frontwards and backwards,
DO NOT put Side Sill Block off over the width of Side Sill Block.
→ Or Supporter would twist and result in unbalance between Right and Left side
Supporter, and damage vehicle or vehicle may fall down.
→ If the vehicle could not meet the required conditions, DO NOT lift up.

Center of Side Sill Blockshould stay inside Double
Scissors Link width, andshould not off to outside

Side Sill Block width
Double Scissors
Link
Double Scissors Link

Side Sill Block should not be off its
width.
※ If need to change the spot, eachSide Sill Block should stay withinLine A and Line B

Side Sill Block width

Danger
NEVER go and stand under the vehicle during lift operation.

Warning･ DO NOT lift vehicles with passengers, baggage or cargo etc. inside (on board).
･ When operating the lift, NEVER look aside, and pay constant attention to thearea around the vehicle and the lift, or it could result in serious accident.
･ DO NOT lift any vehicle exceeding the max lift capacity. Or it may damage the lift.

Caution･ Pay close attention on the unbalance between Right and Left side duringlifting and lowering operation. If unbalance occured, lift up to max height
without vehicle on the lift, and keep pushing "UP" button for 2～3 seconds tosynchronize. If lift became unbalanced extremely during lowering operation,
stop using the lift and contact lift supplier.
･ DO NOT operate the lift with anything such as tools or parts left in the pit orunder the lift. Failure to comply may result in the failure of the lift or falling of
the vehicle.
･ If there are other lifts installed in the same site, Pay attention not to operate
the control switch of other lifts.
･ Lift up to the height Supporter is over 200mm high from lowest before
servicing vehicle. Lowering Stop Hook does not work below 200mm height.

Danger
NEVER go and stand under the vehicle during lift operation.

Caution･ DO NOT operate the lift with anything such as tools or parts left in the pit or under
the lift. Failure to comply may result in the failure of the lift or falling of the vehicle.

Caution・Check and make sure the lift is lowered to the lowest. If the lift is left at midway,
it could result in damage to the lift and vehicle.
・ If the Slide Supporter is not retracted (stored back), it could result in thedamage to the lift and vehicle.

For Safe Use
Ask lift supplier for annual regular inspection besides above monthly regular inspection.

・Power cable improperly connected or broken→ Check the cable for connection andthe breakage of the wire

・Magnet contactor thermal relay activated→ Identify the cause and reset

・Primary-side circuit breaker tripped→ Reset primary-side circuit breaker
・Pressure of air supplied to lift is too low→ Adjust the air pressure to specified(Less than 0.5MPa)
・Breakage of motor cable・Burnt Motor
・Contact defect of Push Button Switch→ Identify the cause and replace motor・Motor runs in the wrong direction・Foreign Articles are obstructing the roller
at lower portion of scissors→ Replace R, and T phases of cable・Lowering Stop Hook is engaged with rack
・Foreign Articles are obstructing the roller
at lower portion of scissors
・Lack of oil・Overload→ Replace Push Button Switch→ Remove foreign articles→ Raise the lift once and then lower→ Remove foreign articles→ Fill the oil→ Normal. Vehicle exceeding the lift
capacity can not be lifted up

If natural lowering is less than 1mm/5 minutes→ If natural lowering is more thanat 10 minutes after lift was stopped, it is 1mm/5 minutes, contact lift supplier.
normal・Supporter height would be synchronized at → Contact lift supplier if the heightmax height
unbalance happens often
・Lack of oil→ Fill the oil

・Lack of lubrication at scissors bearing→ Lubricate
・Lack of lubrication at shoe sliding portion → Greasing to sliding portion
・Wear of Link Rollers→ Replace Rollers

・Lack of oil inside Synchro Cylinder→ Fill the oil

Warning
Before performing any electrical work, be-21
sure-to turn off the power supply.

1178mm - Overall Height
743mm - To Oil Filling Port
613mm - To Overflow Connection
787mm - To Motor
918mm - To Solenoid
1046mm - To Magnet Contactor

1178mm - Overall Height
743mm - To Oil Filling Port
613mm - To Overflow Connection
787mm - To Motor
918mm - To Solenoid
1046mm - To Magnet Contactor

Warning

CautionHigh Side Sill BlockAs this lift is not weatherproof, or washing model, the defects casued by rust,
corrosion, short circuit from water would not be covered under warranty.

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