Help - Bendpak 4 post owners install question

[djm999]

I haven't ordered the lift yet but I am planning a Bendpak 4 post (HD-9) for my new garage. We are still in the stick building phase so I am trying to anticipate the electric and air needs for the unit to function. I have downloaded the manual but there is not much info on running the supply lines.

Have Bendpak 4 post owners hard wired the electric or used and extension cord when time comes to use the lift? If hard wired did you bring up from the floor or down from the ceiling? Is there an advantage to the hard wire?

It appears that I need an air line also so all the same questions apply to that line also.

Thanks in advance, this site has been a wonderful resource for this project.

 

[darkk]

I haven't ordered the lift yet but I am planning a Bendpak 4 post (HD-9) for my new garage. We are still in the stick building phase so I am trying to anticipate the electric and air needs for the unit to function. I have downloaded the manual but there is not much info on running the supply lines.

Have Bendpak 4 post owners hard wired the electric or used and extension cord when time comes to use the lift? If hard wired did you bring up from the floor or down from the ceiling? Is there an advantage to the hard wire?

It appears that I need an air line also so all the same questions apply to that line also.

Thanks in advance, this site has been a wonderful resource for this project.

We have the HD9XW and dropped the power from directly above the tower with the pump on it. We used a twist lock plug and a support strap to hold the power cord. You can install an air line drop right next to it. Check my signature link. The lift install starts on page 13...good luck.

 

[ket-tek]

The other thing to consider is inspections on a new build. My local inspector did not care about the lift at all as long as it was a plug in device. 30 amp twistlock outlet on 10/2 wire with 30amp breaker, that's all they cared about, didn't matter what plugged into it. Once it becomes a hardwired 'permanent' appliance the questions and critiquing may start.

I ran the power and air from overhead directly above the pump column. I installed a twistlock receptacle in the ceiling in two different bays so that I can use the casters to move the lift from one to the other and just plug it in.

 

[stingry]

I dropped my power and air from above. Here's a picture of my setup:

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Cheers
Steve

 

[davidlee]

I have a HD9 Bendpak and I was able to run the wire(10/2) romex inside my wall along with the air line. I mounted a filter and regulator on the wall and connected a 25' spring type air line to the lift. I have wheels for the lift so I made a 20' plug in power cord from 10/2 SO cord so I can roll the lift around the shop. I am going to build another 10/2 SO cord with a male and female plug to use as an extention if I need to move the lift outside or to the far side of the shop.

 

[NXGTS]

I have a 9XW. I ran a 10/2 wire down the inside of the wall hooked to a 30a electric dryer outlet. The lift has a 10' 10/2 extension that plugs into the wall. I wanted it like this so that I could plug in a welder or compressor whenever I wanted while the lift is not in use.

As for the air I just fire up my 6 gal pancake compressor hook it to the lift and lower it. It takes a very small amount of air to operate the locks.

 

[James E]

My HD-9 has the 240 pump and I ran an extension cord to a wall plug. I did that thinking I would use my casters and move the lift occasionally. I do not.

If I were to do it again, I'd drop the power from the ceiling.

I have an air bottle so no need to run an air line but the reason I got the bottle was because I was constantly tripping over my air hose on the floor. So, the moral of that story is to drop the air from above, too.

It does not take much air to disengage the safety locks. A very small compressor will do. The specific requirements are listed in the manual and on BendPak's website but you'd need a seriously wimpy compressor to not be able to disengage them.

 

[mustang5.0]

I ordered my HD9XW with a 120 volt ac motor and castors. I use a heavy gauge extension cord and it works great.

 

[46Nash]

Its not a bendpak but an Atlas, but here is how we brought power to mine. I will also be mounting my air hose reel to the metal channels as well. I dont plan on moving my lift and may bolt it down.

 

[djm999]

Thanks - I knew I could count on you guys.

 

[davidlee]

I like being able to move my lift around the shop. I am doing some remodeling and the lift makes a great movable work platform. I just spaned the runways with a couple of sheets of plywood and I have a 8x8 adjustable height work station which is great for painting( i have 10' ceilings) and for installing sheet rock, lighting of anything else I need a lift for. It sure beats moving a ladder around.

 

[ket-tek]

I like being able to move my lift around the shop. I am doing some remodeling and the lift makes a great movable work platform. I just spaned the runways with a couple of sheets of plywood and I have a 8x8 adjustable height work station which is great for painting( i have 10' ceilings) and for installing sheet rock, lighting of anything else I need a lift for. It sure beats moving a ladder around.

Haha, I moved mine between the three bays as well to hang all the florescent fixtures at 12ft. I had plywood on it with 18 fixtures all taken apart and laid out with all my tools. Just walked around up there and hung them, not climbing up and down the ladder 400 times, it's like using 20ft long scaffolding..

 

[AndrewnTX]

Great questions, I had the same ones.. and great answers. Subscribing!

Still planning it out, but my lift's main spot will be near a wall on the left hand bay; and a new outlet has been added there at floor level.

For special projects and more access around a vehicle, the idea of casters says I can move the lift over to the central bay; but I have not though considerations for the supply lines yet.

The overhead routing looks very clean on the pictures you guys have done. Nice! Keeping the lines off the floor certainly reduces tripping hazards in the area.