DAYTONA DA-15PR 1.5Ton High Performance Racing Jack Owner’s Manual

DAYTONA DA-15PR 1.5Ton High Performance Racing Jack

WARNING
Read this material before using this product. Failure to do so can result in serious injury. SAVE THIS MANUAL.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

1. Study, understand, and follow all instructions before operating this device.
2. Do not exceed rated capacity.
3. Use only on hard, level surfaces.
4. Lifting device only. Immediately after lifting, support the vehicle with appropriate means.
5. Do not move or dolly the vehicle while on the jack.
6. Failure to heed these markings may result in personal injury and/or property damage.
7. Lift only areas of the vehicle as specified by the vehicle manufacturer.
8. No alterations shall be made to this product.
9. Never work on, under or around a load supported only by this device.
10. Do not adjust the safety valve.
11. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles and heavy-duty work gloves during use.
12. Keep clear of load while lifting and lowering.
13. Lower the load slowly.
14. Apply the parking brake and chock tires before lifting the vehicle.
15. Lift vehicles only at manufacturer-recommended locations.
16. Inspect before every use; do not use if parts are loose or damaged, or if leaking hydraulic fluid.
17. Do not use for aircraft purposes.
18. Do not use any objects (such as blocks of wood) in between Saddle Pad or Saddle and lifting point. Objects placed on the Saddle will reduce the stability of the Jack, and could allow the vehicle to slip off the Saddle and fall.
19. The warnings, precautions, and instructions discussed in this manual cannot cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. The operator must understand that common sense and caution are factors, which cannot be built into this product but must be supplied by the operator.
20. The Handle socket may be held down by a clip under tension. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles before freeing the Handle socket. Remove clip carefully.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.

IMPORTANT! Before first use:
Check the hydraulic oil level and fill as needed as stated on page 6. Thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation. If it does not work properly, bleed air from its hydraulic system as stated.

WARNING SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

• DANGER
  Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

• WARNING
  Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

• CAUTION
  Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.

• NOTICE
  Addresses practices not related to personal injury.

Specifications

Overview

Set-Up

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Removing Shipping Clip

CAUTION!
The Handle socket is held down by a metal clip. Wear ANSI-approved safety goggles before freeing the Handle socket. Remove clip carefully. A Metal Clip holds the Handle Socket in position during shipment.

This helps prevent shipping damage. To remove it:

1. Press down on the handle socket.
2. Confirm that there is no risk of pinching when the handle socket raises to the vertical position.
3. Remove the metal shipping clip.
4. Slowly release pressure on the handle socket until it reaches the neutral position.

Attaching the Handle

1. Slide the Upper Handle into the Lower Handle. Line the Button on the Lower Handle up with the hole in the Upper Handle until it clicks into place.
2. Loosen the Set Screw and insert the grooved end of the assembled Handle into the Handle Socket.
3. Tighten the Set Screw.

Bleeding Trapped Air

1. Remove the Fill Screw. See Figure A.
2. Check that the oil level inside the Cylinder is at the top of the Piston. See Figure B: Fill Level.
3. Insert the Handle into the Handle Socket to operate the Release Valve.
4. Turn the Handle counterclockwise to open the valve.
5. Pump the Handle up and down quickly 10- 15 times to force air from the system.
6. Replace the Fill Screw.

Adding Oil

NOTICE: To prevent damage and premature wear, use only non-detergent 22-weight hydraulic jack oil.

1. Remove the Fill Screw and Breather Screw. See Figure A: Hydraulic Unit.
2. Add non-detergent 22-weight hydraulic jack oil into the Fill Screw hole slowly until the oil level just covers the top of the Piston inside the Cylinder. See Figure B.
3. Replace the Fill Screw and Breather Screw.

Operation

Read the ENTIRE IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION section at the beginning of this manual including all text under subheadings therein before set up or use of this product.

Lifting

WARNING
Park the vehicle on a flat, level, solid, surface safely away from oncoming traffic. Turn off the vehicle’s engine. Place the vehicle’s transmission in “PARK” (if automatic) or in its lowest gear (if manual). Set the vehicle’s emergency brake. Then, chock the wheels that are not being lifted.

1. Turn the Handle counterclockwise to lower the Jack. Once the Jack is fully lowered, turn the Handle firmly clockwise to close it.

2. Carefully position the Saddle of the Jack under the vehicle manufacturer’s recommended lifting point.(See the vehicle manufacturer’s owner’s manual for the location of the frame lifting point.)

3. Pump the Handle until the top of the Jack’s Saddle has nearly reached the vehicle lifting point. Position the Saddle directly under the vehicle’s lifting point.

4. To lift the vehicle, pump the Handle. Use smooth, full strokes.

5. Once the vehicle is raised, slide a jack stand of appropriate capacity (not included) under a proper lifting point referred to in the vehicle owner’s manual. Always use two jack stands, and position them at the same point on each side of the vehicle.
   WARNING! The rated capacity of jack stands is per pair, not the individual capacities combined unless specifically noted on the product by the jack stand manufacturer. Do not exceed rated jack stand capacity. Ensure that the vehicle support points are fully seated in the saddle of both jack stands. Use a matched pair of jack stands per vehicle to support one end only. Failure to do so may result in the load suddenly falling, which may cause personal serious injury and/or property damage.

6. Center saddle of the jack stand(s) under the vehicle’s lifting point(s). Set the jack stand(s) to the same height according to the manufacturer’s instructions, making sure that they lock securely into position.

7. Slowly turn the Handle counterclockwise to lower the vehicle onto the saddle(s) of the jack stand(s). Then, turn the Handle firmly clockwise to close it.

Lowering

1. Carefully remove all tools, parts, etc. from under the vehicle.
2. Position the Saddle under the lifting point. Turn the Handle firmly clockwise and raise load high enough to clear the jack stands, then carefully remove jack stands.
3. Slowly turn the Handle counterclockwise (never more than 1/2 full turn) to lower the vehicle onto the ground.
4. Lower the Jack completely. Then, store in a safe, dry location out of reach of children.

Maintenance and Servicing

Procedures not specifically explained in this manual must be performed only by a qualified technician.

WARNING
TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY FROM TOOL FAILURE: Do not use damaged equipment. If abnormal noise or vibration occurs, have the problem corrected before further use.

1. BEFORE EACH USE, inspect the general condition of the tool. Check for:

   • leaking hydraulic oil,
   • loose hardware or parts,
   • misalignment or binding of moving parts,
   • cracked, bent or broken parts, and
   • any other condition that may affect its safe operation.
     Thoroughly investigate and correct the causes for all issues that are found. Do not use Jack until all issues are understood and properly corrected.
     ALSO, BEFORE EACH USE, thoroughly test the Jack for proper operation prior to actual use. If Jack’s motion seems spongy or the Saddle does not lift completely, follow Bleeding instructions.

2. AFTER USE, wipe dry with a clean cloth. Then, store the Jack in a safe, dry location out of reach of children and other non-authorized people.
   NOTICE : Storing the Jack in a humid area or exposing it to corrosive vapor voids the warranty.

3. Weekly – Jack Lubrication:

   • Lubricate components using only general-purpose lithium grease.
   • Lubricate the ram shaft, linkages, and pivot points lightly.
     Note: Improper or inadequate lubrication voids the warranty.

4. Change the hydraulic oil at least once every three years:

   • With the Jack fully lowered, remove the Fill Screw on the top of the Cylinder.
   • Tip the Jack to allow the old hydraulic oil to drain out of the housing completely, and dispose of the old hydraulic oil in accordance with local regulations.
   • Follow the instructions for Adding Oil on page 6.
   • Replace the Fill Screw.
   • Follow instructions for Bleeding Trapped Air.

Troubleshooting

WARNING

TO PREVENT SERIOUS INJURY:
Use caution when troubleshooting a malfunctioning jack. Stay well clear of the supported load. Completely resolve all problems before use. If the solutions presented in the Troubleshooting guide do not solve the problem, have a qualified technician inspect and repair the jack before use.

After the jack is repaired: Test it carefully without a load by raising and lowering it fully, checking for proper operation, BEFORE RETURNING THE JACK TO OPERATION.

DO NOT USE A DAMAGED OR MALFUNCTIONING JACK!

POSSIBLE SYMPTOMS| PROBABLE SOLUTION

(Jack must not be supporting a load while attempting a solution.)

---|---
Jack will not lift at capacity| Saddle lowers under load| Pump stroke feels spongy or Saddle does not lift all the way| Handle moves up when Jack under load| Fill Screw leaking oil or Jack will not lower without a load
X| X| | | | Check that the Release Valve is fully closed.

Bleed-trapped air from the hydraulics.

X

| ****

X

| | ****

X

| | Valves may be blocked and may not close fully. To flush the valves:

1.     Lower the Saddle and securely close the Release Valve.

2.     Manually lift the saddle several inches.

3.     Open the release valve and force the saddle down as quickly as possible.

X

| | ****

X

| | | Jack may be low on oil.

Check the oil level and fill if needed. See step 4 on facing page.

Jack may have air trapped in the hydraulics.

Follow instructions for

Bleeding Trapped Air on page 6.

| | | | ****

X

| Jack may have too much hydraulic oil inside, check

oil level and adjust if needed.

Parts List

| Description| Qty
---|---|---
1| Screw M10| 10
2| Spring Washer| 10
3| Jack Frame (Left)| 1
4| Carry Handle| 1
5| Lock Screw M12| 4
6| Lock Screw M16| 2
7| Bolt M10| 2
8| Big Washer 10| 2
9| Rear Caster Bracket| 2
10| Rear Caster Assembly| 2
11| Roller Pin| 1
12| Handle Socket| 1
13| Roller| 1
14| Set Screw| 1
15| Retaining Ring 16| 1
16| Upper Handle| 1
17| Lower Handle| 1
18| Foam Handle Sleeve| 1
19| Hydraulic Unit| 1
20| Return Spring| 2
21| Return Spring Bolt| 2
22| Link Block| 1
23| Retaining Ring 19| 2
Part| Description| Qty
---|---|---
25| Linkage Rod Screw| 2
26| Linkage Rod| 2
27| Thin Nut M16| 2
28| Screw M8| 6
29| Spring Washer 8| 6
30| Handle Yoke Pin| 2
31| Lift Arm Screw Sleeve| 2
32| Lift Arm Shaft| 1
33| Pivot Rod Screw| 2
34| Pivot Rod Left| 1
35| Screw M8| 2
36| Lift Arm| 1
37| Pivot Rod Right| 1
38| Jack Frame (Right)| 1
39| Saddle Base| 1
40| Saddle| 1
41| Saddle Base Roller| 2
42| Saddle Base Pin| 1
43| Pivot Support Rod Pin| 1
44| Front Axle| 1
45| Retaining Ring 14| 2
46| Front Wheel| 1

PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY
THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR HAS PROVIDED THE PARTS LIST AND ASSEMBLY DIAGRAM IN THIS MANUAL AS A REFERENCE TOOL ONLY. NEITHER THE MANUFACTURER OR DISTRIBUTOR MAKES ANY REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY KIND TO THE BUYER THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO MAKE ANY REPAIRS TO THE PRODUCT, OR THAT HE OR SHE IS QUALIFIED TO REPLACE ANY PARTS OF THE PRODUCT. IN FACT, THE MANUFACTURER AND/OR DISTRIBUTOR EXPRESSLY STATES THAT ALL REPAIRS AND PARTS REPLACEMENTS SHOULD BE UNDERTAKEN BY CERTIFIED AND LICENSED TECHNICIANS, AND NOT BY THE BUYER. THE BUYER ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER REPAIRS TO THE ORIGINAL PRODUCT OR REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO OR ARISING OUT OF HIS OR HER INSTALLATION OF REPLACEMENT PARTS THERETO.

Assembly Diagram

Note:
Some parts are listed and shown for illustration purposes only, and are not available individually as replacement parts. Specify UPC 193175446923 when ordering parts.

Limited 90-Day Warranty

Harbor Freight Tools Co. makes every effort to assure that its products meet high quality and durability standards, and warrants to the original purchaser that this product is free from defects in materials and workmanship for the period of 90 days from the date of purchase. This warranty does not apply to damage due directly or indirectly, to misuse, abuse, negligence or accidents, repairs or alterations outside our facilities, criminal activity, improper installation, normal wear and tear, or to lack of maintenance. We shall in no event be liable for death, injuries to persons or property, or for incidental, contingent, special or consequential damages arising from the use of our product. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation of exclusion may not apply to you. THIS WARRANTY IS EXPRESSLY IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING THE WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS.

To take advantage of this warranty, the product or part must be returned to us with transportation charges prepaid. Proof of purchase date and an explanation of the complaint must accompany the merchandise. If our inspection verifies the defect, we will either repair or replace the product at our election or we may elect to refund the purchase price if we cannot readily and quickly provide you with a replacement. We will return repaired products at our expense, but if we determine there is no defect, or that the defect resulted from causes not within the scope of our warranty, then you must bear the cost of returning the product. This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

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