Regarding maintenance and lubrication of this lift.Can you guys recommend the best lubricant for the ladder bars( where the safty locks engage).Im currentyl using white lithium greese but seems like is not doing the job.Also should the cables be lubricated as well??? Thanks
Bend-Pak HD-9ST maintenance ???
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Junkman
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As far as I know, there is no lubrication necessary on the HD-9 lifts. I sprayed my steel wire cable with a wire cable lubricant, but never lubed any other part of the lift. I don't believe that you are supposed to lube the ladder. On the inside of the upright tubes, you can use a dry type of lubricant, but I would stay away from any type of grease that will attract dirt and grime, causing the lift not to function properly. I was wondering about lubrication of the bronze bushings in the cable sheaves, but read somewhere that they are not to be lubricated either.
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icnsltmfg
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I spoke with BendPak and ProPark (Same design), and both say to use white lithium spray on all moving parts. You may need to clean it and re-apply as needed, but that is their recommendation.