LIFTING EQUIPMENT

• Frame contact hoist

• Alignment rack and hoist

• Floor jacks

• Engine hoist

• Transmission jack

Frame Contact Hoist

• Hydraulic-pneumatic device for lifting almost any vehicle.

• Has an 8,000 lbs. Capacity.

• Can be used with full frame, unibody or space frame vehicles.

Frame Contact Hoist Controls

• Metal lever controls air pressure in and out.

• Green level controls oil and raises or lowers vehicle.

Alignment Rack

• Used for alignment or as a general purpose hoist.

• Hydraulically operated it has an 8,000 lbs. Capacity.

• Can lift most any vehicle that fits.

Alignment Rack Controls

• Electrically operated by a simple up and down switch.

• You must release the safety catch to let vehicle down.

Floor Jacks

• Hydraulically operated.

• Good for lifting one wheel.

• Always use a axle safety stand if you are going under the vehicle.

Using the Floor Jack

• Use on the side of the car.

• In back of the front wheel.

• In front of the back wheel.

• Use a jack stand also if you are going under the car!

Transmission Jack

• Used to remove transmissions primarily but is also used to remove fuel tanks and other under car repairs.

Engine Hoist

• It’s the only way to easily move very heavy engines around.

COMPRESSED AIR TOOLS

AIR SUPPLY LOCATIONS

• Seven locations in various places in the shop.

• Three on south wall.• Three on north wall.• One on edge of cage

near pedestal grinder.

Compressed Air Tools

• Air blow gun• Inflation chuck• Air drill• Air ratchet• Impact wrench• Air chisel• Grease gun• Tire Machines

Air Blow Gun

• Used for cleaning parts primarily.

• Need to use caution while using.

• Always point the gun down.

• Never point the gun toward anyone.

Inflation Chuck

• Used to inflate tires.• Has a built-in gauge.

Air Drill

• Same as an electric drill but pneumatically operated.

Air Ratchet

• Like a hand ratchet but faster.

• Not a high torque tool, you must put the final torque on by hand.

Impact Wrench

• Hardest working tool in the shop!

• Has a hammer unit to apply high amounts of torque – be careful.

• Always use impact sockets.

• Used primarily on lug nuts but has other uses.

Air Chisel or Air Hammer

• Air pressure does the hammering for you.

• Great set, has many different uses.

Other Pneumatic Equipment

• Grease gun.

• Tire machines.

• Immersion cleaner.