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PIT BOSS
Users Manual
2008 © Chief Automotive Technologies.
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PIT BOSS Users Manual CHIEF’S LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY & LIABILITY Chief Automotive Technologies warrants for one year from date of installation and/or purchase any components of its Pit Boss Lift system, which do not perform satisfactorily due to defect caused by faulty material or workmanship. Chief’s obligation under this warranty is limited to the repair or replacement of products which are defective and which have not been misused, carelessly handled, or de
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PIT BOSS Users Manual This owner’s manual is written to familiarize operators with IMPORTANT: the safe and efficient operation of the Chief PIT BOSS lift system. The PIT BOSS lift features Shop Hopper and 1. DO NOT attempt to operate the Chief PIT BOSS vehicle lifting capabilities. without first reading this entire manual. The lift is hydraulically positioned at various working heights 2. Complete safety information is highlighted throughout suitable to the operator. this ma
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PIT BOSS Users Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. 3. Do not operate equipment with a damaged hose or if the equipment has been dropped or damaged – until it has been examined by a qualified service person. 4. Do not let a hose hang over the ledge of the table, bench, or counter
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PIT BOSS Users Manual General Safety Tips Tower Movement General DO NOT operate this machine unless: WARNING! 1. You are authorized in writing by your Fully engage tower leg into Shop-Hopper employer. receptacle to prevent tower movement during the 2. All towers are properly secured to machine. pull or during a raising or lowering procedure. 3. Vehicle’s wheels are blocked and parking brake is set. When pushing tower, keep both hands on tow
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Raise / Lower Machine (continued) Chain To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment The 3/8” tower chain is proof tested to 20,000 lbs. before operating the machine, make sure: (90kN). Persons and objects are clear of machine. Hoses and other objects are free of the lift legs To avoid personal injury or damage to property, DO Oil spills must be cleaned up immediately to NOT: prevent slipping. Hoses on the floor can create a •
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Hydraulic System Components General The Chief PIT BOSS is powered by a pneumatically operated hydraulic pump, which is operated by a foot pedal(see Figure 1) NOTE: The PIT BOSS lift has a high pressure hydraulic system, it builds hydraulic pressure quickly. Be aware of this quick reaction when making Figure 1 pulls or lifting vehicles. To avoid personal injury or damage WARNING: to property: When disconnecting hydraulic quick couplers, some fl
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Pump Usage To activate hydraulic pump and apply pressure to system to raise machine, depress the up pedal on the foot pump (See figure 3). The pump will build hydraulic pressure in the system to activate lift cylinders. To disengage the hydraulic pump, release the foot pedal on the pump. This action stops the flow of hydraulic oil to the system being operated: however, the system holds existing hydraulic pressure. Figure 3 To release hydraulic
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Docking the Shop-Hopper with the PIT BOSS 1. Retract the mounting clamps on the PIT BOSS and remove any frame adapters from the lift arms (see Figure 6). 2. Position the Shop-Hopper over the PIT BOSS and align the square holes of the center tubes with the mounting clamps (see Figure 7). Figure 6 NOTE: If the PIT BOSS is not mounted with the table top flush with the floor the Shop-Hopper must dock on the lift from the side. 3. Raise the PIT BOSS un
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Shop-Hopper Removable Casters The removable casters of the Shop-Hopper give three primary benefits. First, they allow the Shop-Hopper to be docked with the Fuzion at both ends. Second, they allow the Fuzion to be lowered into the lowest position with the Shop-Hopper docked. Third, they allow the Shop-Hopper to sit on the floor when removed. Removable Caster Mounting The removable casters can be mounted from the ends and from the sides at both ends of
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Shop-Hopper Tower The Shop-Hopper tower is an optional accessory that allows light pulls to be done with the Shop-Hopper. (See figure 14) This tower mates to any of the 12 square holes around the bottom of the Shop-Hopper. In order to properly use the Shop-Hopper tower, the tower must be fully inserted into one of the square holes. (See figure 15) WARNING To prevent personal injury and property damage. Always fully engage the Shop-Hopper tower mount in
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PIT BOSS Users Manual To Operate Towers (continued) 3. Let tower chain hang free momentarily to remove twist. Then without twisting chain, attach hook to vehicle. Pull on tail end of chain to remove slack (see figure 19). Loosen collar locking knob and lower collar. IMPORTANT: Remove twist from chain before Figure 18 lowering collar. Make sure that chain links between collar roller and hook align. 4. Attach pump’s hydraulic hose to tower quick coupler at the base of the t
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Shop-Hopper Vehicle Anchoring The Shop-Hopper vehicle anchoring system consists of four anchoring stands with clamp bars and two cross bars. Together with the cross bars, the anchoring stands and clamp bars provide a positive means of securing a vehicle to the Shop-Hopper. Crossbar Mounting The crossbars can be mounted anywhere along the Shop-Hopper as needed for the vehicle mounting locations. Each crossbar has four bolt locations that must be used
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Machine Maintenance Cleaning and Lubricating Check and Inspect These components should be cleaned and lubricated as These components should be checked monthly and anytime specified for trouble free operation and extended service. a problem is suspected. When lubricating use the following: Oil – Use 30 weight motor oil for all components requiring To avoid personal injury when lubricating oil. CAUTION: performing any maintenance Grease – Use a
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Bleeding Air in System at Tower Cylinder (Continued) Refill Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir 4. While holding rag over the top of the cylinder to prevent The hydraulic pump contains 1.75 quarts (1.7 liters) of oil spray, use a 3/16” T-handle allen wrench, loosen hydraulic oil. When refilling or adding oil, fill to within 1” (25 cylinder top bolt ½ turn. mm) of fill port using SUS 215 viscosity @100 8F (38 8C) 10W hydraulic oil. 5. Rapid, side-to-side motion of th
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Machine Leveling 1. Position the PIT BOSS lift in the highest working position. 2. Use the scissor base as a template and a drill guide to install four (4) concrete anchors (see Figure 27 & 28). See Anchoring section for more information 3. Move around the machine placing a level across the front, rear, and down both sides of the top. The machine should be level in all working heights. Figure 27 4. Adjust level by adding the shims (see Figure 29). Repeat
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Machine Anchoring 1. Anchors must be installed at least 5-11/16” from any edge or seam in concrete. 2. The concrete must be at least 4-1/4” thick with a compressive strength of 3000psi. 3. Use a hammer drill with a carbide tip, ¾” diameter solid drill bit. The bit tip diameter should be to ANSI Standard B95.12-1977 (.775” to .787”). 4. Keep drill perpendicular to the floor while drilling. Let drill do the work. Drill the hole completely
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Machine Ramps and Tread ways The ramps and tread ways are used when the PIT BOSS has not been placed within a pit. The tread ways give 6 inches of elevation enabling the vehicle to be driven over the PIT BOSS. 1. Install the tread way locating brackets. The brackets bolt on the ends of the lift base and are each secured with two 3/8 bolts (see Figure 33). 2. Each tread way has a piece of channel iron on the bottom. Select four tread ways without wheel s
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PIT BOSS Users Manual Machine Pit Layout The PIT BOSS is designed specifically for use in a flush mount pit. Figure 39 shows the pit dimensions. For maximum effectiveness it is essential that the hydraulic and air lines be run in conduit under the surface of the floor. The conduit should be 2” inside diameter and must be acceptable for the use with concrete. Where ever the conduit emerges will mark the location of the pump and stand. Be certain this is an acceptable area clear of
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P.O. Box 1368 Grand Island, Nebraska 68802-1368 Phone: 308/384-9747 Fax: 308/384-8966 www.chiefautomotive.com Chief reserves the right to alter product specifications and/or packaging components without notice Form 1-PIT BOSSUM (rev 01/08) Part No. 638699
