Norco 78155 Setup, Operating, Maintenance Instructions
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MODELS 78125 / 78155 1,250 LB. CAPACITY ENGINE STANDSMODELS 78200 / 78230 2,000 LB. CAPACITY ENGINE STANDSSETUP • OPERATING • MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONSPROFESSIONAL LIFTING EQUIPMENT®BEFORE USING THIS DEVICE, READ THIS MANUAL COMPLETELYAND THOROUGHLY, UNDERSTAND ITS OPERATING PROCEDURES,SAFETY WARNINGS AND MAINTENANCE REQUIREMENTS. FAILURETO DO SO COULD CAUSE ACCIDENTS RESULTING IN SERIOUS ORFATAL PERSONAL INJURY AND/OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.The use of portable automotive lifting devices is subject to certain hazardsthat cannot be prevented by mechanical means, but only by the exerciseof intelligence, care, and common sense. It is therefore essential to haveowners and personnel involved in the use and operation of equipmentwho are careful, competent, trained, and qualified in the safe operationof the equipment and its proper use. Examples of hazards are dropping,tipping, or slipping of motor vehicles or their components caused primarilyby improperly securing loads, overloading, off-centered loads, use on otherthan hard level surfaces, and using equipment for a purpose for which itwas not designed.It is the responsibility of the owner to make sure all personnel read thismanual prior to using this device. It is also the responsibility of the deviceowner to keep this manual intact and in a convenient location for all to seeand read. If the manual is lost or not legible, contact Norco Industries, Inc.for a free replacement. If the operator is not fluent in English, the productand safety instructions shall be read to and discussed with the operator inthe operator’s native language by the purchaser/ owner or his designee,making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.WARRANTYThis product is covered by a Limited Lifetime Warranty. For details see theback cover of Norco’s product catalog.IMPORTANT: READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE OPERATINGWARNING• Inspect the engine stand before each use. Do not use if damaged,altered, modified or in poor condition, or has loose or missing hardwareor components. Take corrective action before using the engine stand.• Do not exceed rated capacity.• Use only on a hard level surface.• Consult engine manufacturer for proper mounting locations.• Assure load is centered, balanced and secured to the mounting attachments.• Mount the engine so its weight is balanced within one inch of thestand’s rotational axis.• Only use the engine mounting plate and four adapter arms thataccompany the model 78125 / 78155 engine stand when mountingengine stands weighing 1,250 pounds or less.• Use grade 5, metric grade 8.8 (or better) cap screws for all mounting hardware.• Threaded holes in adapters and engine blocks must be clean andnot damaged to insure thread engagement. A bolt or screw threadengagement must be equal to 1-1/2 times the bolt or screw threaddiameter in order to maintain strength requirements.• Always move the stand slowly to avoid tipping of load.• Rotate engine slowly to avoid jerking or movement of the engine whichcould cause the mounting hardware to loosen.• Do not alter or modify the stand.• Only attachments and/or adapters supplied by Norco shall be used.• Never work under any load that is mounted to this stand.SETUPPlease refer to the exploded view drawing in order to identifythe index numbers of parts to be assembled.MODEL 78125 / 78155 ENGINE STAND1. The index #12 wheels should have the index #33 wheel sleevesinstalled in them. Place the wheels inside the wheel brackets at the endsof the index #4 main base crossmember and secure them with the index#5 bolts and index #34 nuts provided.2. Attach the index #8 locking caster wheel and index #53 caster wheelto the caster brackets at either end of the index #1 “T” base. Secure themwith the index #9 bolts, index #10 flat washers and index #11 nyloc nutsprovided and in the sequence shown on the exploded view drawing.3. Assemble the closed end of the index #3 main base tube to the index#4 main base crossmember with the bolts, washers, and nuts provided. Donot tighten the bolts at this time.4. Assemble the index #13 gear housing upright to the top of the index#3 main base tube and index #4 main base crossmember with the bolts,washers, and nuts provided as shown on the exploded view drawing.Tighten the bolts and nuts mentioned in steps 3 and 4.5. Install the index #1 “T” base into the open end of the index #3 mainbase tube. Align the hole at the open end of the main base tube with anyone of the threaded inserts in the side of the “T” base and secure themtogether with the index #2 adjustment knob assembly and index #10 flatwasher provided.6. The index #26 handle lever has an oval shaped hole at one end whichmust be installed on the exposed end of the index #56 worm that protrudesout of the side of the gear box. Secure the handle lever to the worm usingthe index #27 handle lever nut.7. Slide the index #38 mounting plate receiver over the exposed end ofthe index #15 drive shaft. Align the two holes in the mounting plate receiverwith the threaded holes in the drive shaft and secure them with the boltsand lockwashers provided.8. Install the four index #39 adapter arms to the index #38 mounting plateusing the bolts, washers, and nuts provided as shown on the explodedview drawing.Note: Revision letters (A, B, C, D etc.) after model numbers have been omitted as they do not affect the setup,operating and maintenance instructions of a particular jack unless otherwise noted. |
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