SCOPE: This specification sets for the requirement for purchase of an inground axle lift to permit raising vehicles off the floor for tire service and brake work.

Equipment shall be new, furnished with all specified materials for installation when delivered. Used or reconditioned equipment will not be accepted. Equipment shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local safety regulations and codes.

Equipment and Layout: Complete lift assembly shall consist of two (2) electro-hydraulic lift units, a control console and any accessories specified herein. The control console (including motor/pump assembly) shall be connected by required lengths of stainless steel hydraulic pipe or steel reinforced hydraulic hose to each containment vault. Electrical cable may be run overhead or through the floor to control console location.

Sufficient lengths of hydraulic hose with fittings shall be supplied with the lift to permit locating the control console up to 50 feet from the connections on either lift unit. Hydraulic lines shall be installed in PVC or metal conduit running through or beneath the floor of the work bay and sealed where conduit enters containment vault through provided knock-outs. Lift vaults shall be spaced to match wheel base of most popular vehicle in fleet. Wheel spotting dishes provide for fast and accurate set up for wheel service work of both front and rear wheels.

Control Console: The control console shall be completely enclosed and painted. It shall be a 12 gauge (minimum) sheet metal enclosure. It shall have a steel separation panel separating the control section (top of console) from the power/hydraulic section (lower section of control console). It shall be free standing with anchor holes provided for floor mounting. Console shall be 18" wide x 16" deep x 46" high providing a comfortable work level for operator. Instrumentation shall include: system on/off switch, green illuminated button (indicating system is powered), a selector switch for "front" or "rear" lift assembly, and two push buttons to "raise" or "lower" the selected hydraulic lift. Lift shall be powered by a 2 HP, 115/230-1-60 electric motor direct coupled to a two stage hydraulic pump. Hydraulic pump automatically provides for fast movement of lift in "no load" condition, and a slower controlled movement when lift is engaged with vehicle axles. Motor control voltage is 120 volt. An AAL motor starter is included. Motor shall be energized only in the raise/lower mode of operation.

Hydraulic Lift in Containment Vault: Each lifting unit shall be contained in a channel steel/sheet metal steel containment vault. Steel channels shall be at top and base of vault to provide support when tying vault into existing or new concrete floor. Complete information regarding structural tying of vault in customer's location shall be shown in manufacturers' equipment foundation requirements.

Top of containment vault shall be covered with two "clam shell" doors that provide automatic opening and closing of the containment vault when lift is activated/deactivated. An automatic hydraulic locking valve will actuate at any position when the lift is not in motion. A clear floor with no trip hazards shall be provided at all times when lift is not being used.