russlaferrera
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I am in the process of installing a two post lift. My question is how far from the overhead garage (Bay door) door should the posts be set, to accommodate most cars/pick-ups?
Two post lift placement
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Free Willie
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My 10,000 asymetrical rotary installation guide says 15 feet from the center of the post to the nearest obstruction to the rear. I set mine at that distance from the door and have had no issues with a 4 door 8' bed pick up.
The lift bay has a 9' tall door and is completly open to the peak and the door follows the roof line tight. The bay is 32' deep also.
Hope that helps you.
The lift bay has a 9' tall door and is completly open to the peak and the door follows the roof line tight. The bay is 32' deep also.
Hope that helps you.
e-tek
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FreeWillie's FIRST post is a slam dunk! Way to answer the question -and welcome aboard!!!
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russlaferrera
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Free Willie, Thanks for the info. Russ
Free Willie
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Thanks e-tek, I've been reading here alot and thought I could answer this one since I just installed it 2 months ago. When I get some time I'll have to upload some pics of the new garage. (32x40 post & beam)
Your welcome Russ, Glad I could help. I have the installation guide downloaded and can e-mail it to you if you need it.
Your welcome Russ, Glad I could help. I have the installation guide downloaded and can e-mail it to you if you need it.
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russlaferrera
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FW, Thanks for the offer. I measured my holes today. 2X4 feet. I thought I made it 15 feet from the door. WRONG!! I am 10 inches short. (14ft 2in)
I have 12 feet in front of the lift before I reach the workbench.
I'm thinking to cut the floor 3 ft more giving me 17 ft from the door and 9 ft from the workbench. I am estimating a auto/truck hood to be no bigger that 6 ft.
I work on bigger pick-ups 2-3 times a year so This should not be a problem. Any thoughts?
I have 12 feet in front of the lift before I reach the workbench.
I'm thinking to cut the floor 3 ft more giving me 17 ft from the door and 9 ft from the workbench. I am estimating a auto/truck hood to be no bigger that 6 ft.
I work on bigger pick-ups 2-3 times a year so This should not be a problem. Any thoughts?
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triplethreat
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Depends on lift design Rotary considers a min of 12 x 24 area for the lift. I attached an install guide for reference but the size was to big. Send me an email address I will send you a copy of a lift installation guide.
Here is a link to Mohawk's lift operation manuals, has specs, clearances, etc for their lifts. Even if you get a different brand lift the info should be close enough to give you a good starting point.
http://www.mohawklifts.com/ops/products.php
http://www.mohawklifts.com/ops/products.php
To continue this thread, I have stairs in the bay that I want to place the lift. They "L" up to the second floor. The plans have them extending approximately 8 1/2 ft from the far wall and are 3ft wide. How should I place the lift more to the back/side? bay interior length is 34ft. Rotary states they need 12ft overalllift width and approx height. Nussbaum is approx the same.
I guess the question is what is the average overhang to assume?
thanks,
rob
I guess the question is what is the average overhang to assume?
thanks,
rob
Free Willie
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Not sure I understand the question
I don't have stairs in my bay, but I am assuming you are worried about clearance on the side of the lift. If your stairs start from the back wall I would think you would want the lift 15' off the door and as close to the open bay as possible to give yourself room to work on all sides and stay clear of the stairs. With the bay being 34' deep that should work out well.
I just went out and took these pics and measurements. My lift bay is 32' deep 14' 5" wide. The way I have the lift mounted to the left side of the bay it leaves 3' between the lift and the wall. If your door does not follow the pitch of the roofline as mine does there could be a problem when the door is open.
I put in the pic of my stairway, if it were in the lift bay on the right side (looking in) it would work but would be tight, but you have an extra 2' so I think you would be fine.
I don't have stairs in my bay, but I am assuming you are worried about clearance on the side of the lift. If your stairs start from the back wall I would think you would want the lift 15' off the door and as close to the open bay as possible to give yourself room to work on all sides and stay clear of the stairs. With the bay being 34' deep that should work out well.
I just went out and took these pics and measurements. My lift bay is 32' deep 14' 5" wide. The way I have the lift mounted to the left side of the bay it leaves 3' between the lift and the wall. If your door does not follow the pitch of the roofline as mine does there could be a problem when the door is open.
I put in the pic of my stairway, if it were in the lift bay on the right side (looking in) it would work but would be tight, but you have an extra 2' so I think you would be fine.
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russlaferrera
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Poured the concrete Friday. I have the lift set, 3 ft from the left wall, 17 1/2 ft from the garage door and 9 ft from the workbench (front) If the need ever arises I can always move the workbench and pick up 4 ft.
Thanks to all for your guidance and suggestions. Worth Lift instructions were worthless. They instructed "Allow enough room so you can shut the door." The elect. hook up was right on. "Must use a licensed electrican."
Thanks to all for your guidance and suggestions. Worth Lift instructions were worthless. They instructed "Allow enough room so you can shut the door." The elect. hook up was right on. "Must use a licensed electrican."
depending on the placement of the lift and the vehicle on the lift I am concerned with the bottom stairs being too close to the nose of the car/truck. My ceiling is 14ft and my doors are 9ft, so I shouldn't have a problem from the back of the bay since half the door will be on the wall in the up position.
What I need to figure out is the offset to the closest wall, in this case pretty much like yours, and how far from the front wall to ensure that the stairs don't cause an issue.
I've actually toyed with the idea of hinging them after the inspection and use a pulley system to lift them off the floor. My stairs hug the corner of the building leading up to the second floor. 8 ft in the bay then platform, left turn and then up the rest of the way.
rob
What I need to figure out is the offset to the closest wall, in this case pretty much like yours, and how far from the front wall to ensure that the stairs don't cause an issue.
I've actually toyed with the idea of hinging them after the inspection and use a pulley system to lift them off the floor. My stairs hug the corner of the building leading up to the second floor. 8 ft in the bay then platform, left turn and then up the rest of the way.
rob
Not sure I understand the question
I don't have stairs in my bay, but I am assuming you are worried about clearance on the side of the lift. If your stairs start from the back wall I would think you would want the lift 15' off the door and as close to the open bay as possible to give yourself room to work on all sides and stay clear of the stairs. With the bay being 34' deep that should work out well.
I just went out and took these pics and measurements. My lift bay is 32' deep 14' 5" wide. The way I have the lift mounted to the left side of the bay it leaves 3' between the lift and the wall. If your door does not follow the pitch of the roofline as mine does there could be a problem when the door is open.
I put in the pic of my stairway, if it were in the lift bay on the right side (looking in) it would work but would be tight, but you have an extra 2' so I think you would be fine.
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StangRacing
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ummm i need some idea on how to place my rotary lift
I prob should have did the 2 single doors but too late now placement of the lift is got to be on the money thou
figurin maybe at an angle if I go 3 feet from the wall my ent side wall comin in is 8 ft each side with the 14 ft door
I prob should have did the 2 single doors but too late now placement of the lift is got to be on the money thou
figurin maybe at an angle if I go 3 feet from the wall my ent side wall comin in is 8 ft each side with the 14 ft door
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russlaferrera
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krooser
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That was easy... your welcome.
Kudos on choosing Rotary....
Kudos on choosing Rotary....
Free Willie
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Big difference having a lift ain't it?