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What are the Concrete Requirements for Rotary Lifts?
CONCRETE REQUIREMENTS
We would like to take this opportunity to inform you of the concrete requirements for our current production lifts. Below you will find the concrete thickness, strength, anchor torque and specifications for concrete pads if the above is not attainable.
Always consult your installation instructions before installing any Rotary Lift.
| Lift Model # | Anchor Size – ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2006 Standard | Min Anchor Embedment – ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2006 Standard | Min Concrete Thickness- ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2006 Standard | Min Edge Distance -ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2006 Standard | Installation Anchor Torque Ft-lbs -ANSI/ALI ALCTV: 2006 Standard | Min Concrete PSI Strength – For All Standards | Concrete pad Size If Concrete Does Not Meet Requirments |
| A7Di, A7Pi | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| SPOA10, A10i, SPO10, S10i | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| SPO12, S12i | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| SPO15, S15i, SPO18, S18i | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| TLO7, SPOA82 | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| Y12, YA12 | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 110 | 3000 | Horizontal pads 4’x10’x6″ |
| QL12 | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 5/8″ x 4-1/4″ | 2-3/4″ (70mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 60 | 3000 | 24″x24″x6″ |
| Front Columns of SMO14, ARO14 | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| Rear Columns of SMO14, ARO14 | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 5/8″ x 4-1/4″ | 2-3/4″ (70mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 60 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| SM14, AR14, SM101 | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 5/8″ x 4-1/4″ | 2-3/4″ (70mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 60 | 3000 | 24″x24″x6″ |
| SM18, SM18EL | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 5/8″ x 4-1/4″ | 2-3/4″ (70mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 60 | 3000 | 24″x24″x6″ |
| SM30-S, SM30-L, SM30-EL3, RFL25 | Hilti Kwik Bolt III* 5/8″ x 4-1/4″ | 2-3/4″ (70mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 4-1/2″ (114mm) | 60 | 3000 | 24″x24″x6″ |
| VLXS7, VLXS10 | 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 5-11/16″ (145mm) | 110 | 3000 | 7′ wide x 9′ deep x 6″ |
| RFP9 | 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4″ (102mm) | 6″ (153mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| RFP14 | 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4″ (102mm) | 6″ (153mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| RTP9 | 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 5-11/16″ (145mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| RTP10 | 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 5-11/16″ (145mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
| RTP12 | 3/4″ x 5-1/2″ | 3-1/4″ (83mm) | 4-1/4″ (108mm) | 5-11/16″ (145mm) | 110 | 3000 | 4’x4’x6″ |
*This anchor along with the installation instructions are supplied with the lift. For other anchors and/or adhesive installation instructions please contact customer service at 800.445.5438
** Approved IBC 2006 adhesive anchors include: Hilti HIT-HY 150 MAZ-SD Adhesive; Hilti HIT-HY 150 MAX Adhesive; Hilti HIT-RE 500-SD Adhesive
***When rechecking torque, use 60% value of the installation torque, rounded to the nearest five. Rechecking torque only applies to standard anchors supplied with the lift, rechecking torque specifications do not apply to adhesive anchors. Refer to the instructions with the adhesive anchors or to customer service for more information.
Seismic Standard varies with each location
Important: An edge is defined as an edge of the concrete, expansion joint, crack & relief cut (control cut). Please see Rotary Lift for conditions outside normal specifications.
What are the Ceiling Height Requirements for Light Duty Lifts?
| MODEL NUMBER | HEIGHT ft | HEIGHT mm |
|---|---|---|
| SPOA7 | 12’ | 3658mm |
| SPOA7-EH2 | 13’ 9” | 4191mm |
| ATO7 | 12’ | 3658mm |
| SPOA10 | 12’ | 3658mm |
| SPOA10-EH1 | 12′ 9" | 3886mm |
| SPOA10-EH2 | 13′ 9" | 4191mm |
| TLO7 | 12’ | 3658mm |
| TLO7-EH2 | 13’ 9” | 4191mm |
| TLO7-EH4 | 15’ 9” | 4801mm |
| SPO10 | 12’ | 3658mm |
| SPO10-EH1 | 12′ 9" | 3886mm |
| SPO10-EH2 | 13′ 9" | 4191mm |
| SPO10-EH4 | 15′ 9" | 4801mm |
| SPO12 | 13’ 9” | 4191mm |
| SPO12-EH1 | 14’ 9” | 4496mm |
| SPO12-EH2 | 15’ 9” | 4801mm |
| SPO12-EH3 | 16′ 9" | 5105mm |
| SPO15,18 | 15’ 1” | 4597mm |
| SPO15LC | 13’ 7” | 4140mm |
| SPO16 | Consult factory or local distributor | |
| SPO20 | Consult factory or local distributor |
Can Rotary Lifts be Installed Outside?
Subject:Outside Lift Installation
• Two Post Lifts: The lift may be installed outdoors provided it is located under a covering suitable for protection from direct precipitation. The standard power unit motor and overhead switch are not suitable for applications where the motor or overhead switch could be subjected to direct precipitation or jets of water, such as a wash bay.
• Four Post Lifts: This lift can also be installed outdoors provided it is located under a covering suitable for protection form direct precipitation.
• The four post family of lifts is classified as a Hydraulically Driven Mechanical Lift, meaning only the cables support the vehicle weight. These lifts require more frequent inspection and maintenance and experience accelerated wear and tear when not protected from the elements. For this reason, we DO NOT recommend that the lift be installed where it has direct exposure to the elements or in a wash bay.
• Low and Mid Rise Lifts: This style lift may be installed outside provided some type of cover is placed over the power unit.
When installing lifts outdoors, all electrical must meet local codes concerning the application. This may include, but is not limited to, Ground Fault Interrupter (GFI) circuit breakers and watertight conduit and fittings.
Even though our lifts utilize components that resist rusting, such as black oxide pins and galvanized cables, any lift installed outdoors will require additional maintenance. Consult your authorized Rotary Installer before installing a lift for outside application.
What are the Fluid Requirement for Light Duty Lifts?
FLUID REQUIREMENTS FOR ROTARY LIFT LIGHT DUTY LIFTS
USE DEXRON III ATF OR HYDRAULIC FLUID THAT MEETS ISO 32 SPECIFICATIONS
| LIFT MODEL | SYSTEM CAPACITY QUARTS | SYSTEM CAPACITY LITERS |
| A7i/SPOA7 | 19 QUARTS | 17.98 LITERS |
| A9i/SPOA9 | 19 QUARTS | 17.98 LITERS |
| S9i/SPO9 | 19 QUARTS | 17.98 LITERS |
| S12i/SPO12 | 19 QUARTS | 17.98 LITERS |
| S15i,S18i/SPO15,18 | 19 QUARTS | 17.98 LITERS |
| SPOA82 | 19 QUARTS | 17.98 LITERS |
| TLO7 | 19 QUARTS | 17.98 LITERS |
| SM7/SM7XLT | 6.5 QUARTS | 6.15 LITERS |
| ARO123i | 13 QUARTS | 12.3 LITERS |
| SM/AR123 | 13 QUARTS | 12.3 LITERS |
| SMO/ARO123 | 13 QUARTS | 12.3 LITERS |
| SM101 | 13 QUARTS | 12.3 LITERS |
| SM180 | 13 QUARTS | 12.3 LITERS |
| SM181 | 13 QUARTS | 12.3 LITERS |
| SM300 | 22 QUARTS | 20.82 LITERS |
| SM301 | 22 QUARTS | 20.82 LITERS |
| SM302 | 22 QUARTS | 20.82 LITERS |
| SL19i | 14 QUARTS | 13.25 LITERS |
| SL29i/SL212i | 19 QUARTS | 17.98 LITERS |
| VL SERIES | 6 QUARTS | 5.678 LITERS |
| VM SERIES | 6 QUARTS | 5.678 LITERS |
| PSL6 | 6 QUARTS | 5.678 LITERS |
What is your Warranty on Lifts?
| Rotary Lift Warranties | Effective April 2014 |
| Limited Warranty Statement
All Rotary/Revolution Lifts are warranted to the original owner. Rotary/Revolution shall replace those parts returned to the factory, which prove upon inspection by to be defective, and pay for reasonable costs of transportation and/or labor for replacement of said parts for the warranty period as stated below. This warranty shall not apply unless the product is in- stalled, operated, used and maintained in accordance with specifications as set forth in Rotary’s/Revolution’s installation, operation and maintenance instructions.
This warranty does not cover normal maintenance or adjustments, damage or malfunction caused by improper handling, installation, abuse, misuse, negligence, carelessness of operation, or normal wear and tear. In addition, this warranty does not cover equipment when unauthorized repairs or alterations have been attempted or made to the product. To activate the first year parts and labor warranty on Shockwave TM, SmartLift®, Dual Control, One Touch Control, EFX, Parallelogram, and MOD Products, the installation shall be done by a Rotary Authorized Installer (RAI) and the product installation registered with the factory.
The remedies described are exclusive and in no event shall Rotary Lift be liable for any special, consequential or incidental damages of any kind including damages for breach or delay in performance of the warranty. All remedies must be completed utilizing a Rotary Authorized Installer.
This warranty is exclusive and all other expressed or implied warranties including merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are hereby expressly excluded. This warranty shall be governed under the laws of the State of Indiana, and shall be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court in the State of Indiana in the County of Jefferson. | |