I ordered mine a few days ago I’ve been looking at lifts for months going back and fourth from cheap to expensive lifts, not once did I come up with advantage lifts some how an add popped up in my feed looked you guys up. The price point, the care and quality you guys put in your product and the customer service made me order my lift about 20 mins later. I can’t wait. I’ve heard many stories about how the cheap lift have terrible instructions and non existent customer service, for you guys to have all that at an affordable price really says something. This video was top notch and and shows you guys really care about your products. Thanks
Just got mine up last weekend, i got the old manual so i had to convert the metric to standard. The manual is very vague, there should be a parts list to cover what the nuts, bolts, screws, and washers go to however it does not. This video will help you with the install for sure. The customer service i've dealt with has been great and the quality seems great as well. haven't used it a lot yet however did use it to make sure it works. Over all, for the money i think you will be pleased with this lift.
Outstanding job guys! Just ordered this lift and will install myself. You guys answered all the questions and more. The loading info at the end was a bonus as I'll be lifting all sizes of vehicles. Thanks for taking the time to do this!!
Video was very helpful because the included instructions are trash. However, I ran into one issue during my install. I followed the video step by step and at the 45:00 min mark, the overhead switch was connected to outside terminals. When it was time to connect to power, the lift did not work. After reviewing the video again, and checking I connected the switch to the motor correctly, I could not figure out what the issue could be. At the 1:56:16 mark he says the wires should be connected to inside terminals on the overhead switch. I made that change and it worked properly. Make sure to connect to inside terminal on the safety switch before installing to the overhead bar. It’s much easier on the ground than on a ladder.
i noticed the same thing however i caught his comment at the end about using the center posts on the switch before i powered it and made the correction so i had no issues. The instructions in the manual are horrible and should even have a parts list for nuts, bolts, screws, and washers however does not!
@@1badaff889I just set up my new lift and when I was going to wire it to the motor I caught him saying to us inside I was not happy because not I have to get back up there to redo it. He should have said something in the video about that. I watch it all the way before I started too
When he wired the cut off switch at the top he used the two outside terminals then when he wired it to the on and off switch he told us to use the two inside terminals 🤔. He needs to fix that so we are not left confused. Now I have to check to see which is right because I used the outside
I’m sure you already found out by now but it may help someone else to know that it is the two inside terminals. He was wrong when he wired it to the outside terminals.
What a. FANTASTIC VIDEO!! Thank You guys for making it! This kinda stuff is what makes UA-cam Great! One question I have is some other videos recommend using concrete anchor epoxy for the anchor bolts is that something you recommend? And one other you tuber recommends threaded rod and epoxy. I'm thinking the rod would be good if you had lets say a 12" floor I dont think it would be useful in say a 5 " floor
100% you should be using chemical anchors. Not the mechanical ones shown here. The chemical anchors use a different type of stud. It's basically a threaded rod you press in, let set, then you tighten down the nuts to spec. Do not use mechanical anchor bolts and epoxy them. Use the proper threaded rod.
Any normally closed momentary switch will work. You'll just need to make a bare that pivots on one end and is allowed to move up and down an inch on she other. A piece of emt with pipe insulation should be fine
Hey there! Sorry it took so long to respond. Hopefully you found a way, but you have to tighten the nut before installing that part. There is no good way to get a wrench down there unless you install it before, or raise the carriage up to be able to get back there.
I know from experience, these videos aren't easy, but you cut out some important parts and it needs to be re-done or edited. Details on timing and cable adjustments and wiring the height limit switch would be helpful.
We have many resources on our website, UA-cam, and social media that go into more minute details about timing, cable adjustments, and wiring. If there's anything in specific you're looking for more information on, let us know and we can get that to you!
Yeah, he took the wrong wire off the contactor, and then showed it wired with the other one off. Could have at least addressed that mistake. This means the limit switch will be powered with 120V?
hi what kind of grease did you use. could it be regular wheel bearing grease????? as important it is to grease sliders and arms i would like to know exactly what grease. great job on the lift installation.@@advantage_lifts
@@victornaja7927 Hi there! We recommend using White Lithium grease on the sliders. Give us a call at 763-300-5730 with any other questions you might have!
@@JamesDecker-lh9eo the limit switch does have 120 through it, it's low amps and operates the contactor. Doesnt matter which lead to the lift switch you use.
Hey there, Enzo! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I needed to get an answer to your questions. Yes, you can shim the second size if needed. It really just depends on the tilt or angle of your garage. Shimming both is completely fine, shimming one is completely fine--as long as it's needed.
If lift has a top cross bar do they still pull in? I figured you’d do the slight outward tilt on the bottom cross bar and just go dead straight on this style? Actually curious bc I’ll be installing one soon. Thanks for any help
The installers tightened my anchor nuts to 150 ft lbs, instead of the 100 you stated. I couldn't find that specification in the manual. They said retighten should be to 80 ft lbs. whereas you said 70 ft lbs. Can you confirm which is correct?
The instructions for my lift doesn’t go into any kind of detail what so ever. Like the overhead bar, the overhead safety switch, etc. no details at all. It just says mount it to the bar. Well how do you wire it? How do you even mount the bar?? He says in the video it shows detailed instructions.
Hey, Coltan! I'm sorry the installation isn't going as planned. I would advise giving us a call at 763-300-5730. We can provide support over the phone and help install the overhead bar and answer any questions you may have!
he mentioned that the grease for the arms wasn't in the instructions what instructions is he talking about my Lift didn't come with any type of instructions at all
the video was very helpful, but had mistakes a that caused backtracking and was frustrating. The manual provided is inadequate and misrepresentative of the materials included in the lift. A more accurate video, a packing list and a better manual is needed. To be clear, the packing list is essential, because I was unaware of missing parts until the time I had set aside for install.
Thank you for the feedback. We are actively working on a new manual for this lift. I also like your suggestion about the packing list. I'll pass this along to our team. We hope you enjoy the lift!
I'm putting up this lift now and the instructions are still metric. Also at 45 minutes he tells you to wire the overhead switch to the outside posts in the switch, then at 1hour 55 minutes he tells you to wire them to the two center posts. Your 4 post video was great, I knocked it out so easily... the AL-SC10 video isn't bad but so many details missed or edited out, the AL-SF10 video downright sucks.... no talking to let you know what's going on and why, just crappy music for 20 minutes
He's not comfortable because the older fellow is an over confident under capable individual who likes to be in charge. When he pulled that tape out and confidently through out the arbitrary 7ft forward I almost fell down laughing.
This video is loaded with tons of amazing tips and information, thank you for posting. This is a must watch prior to any lift installation.
I ordered mine a few days ago I’ve been looking at lifts for months going back and fourth from cheap to expensive lifts, not once did I come up with advantage lifts some how an add popped up in my feed looked you guys up. The price point, the care and quality you guys put in your product and the customer service made me order my lift about 20 mins later. I can’t wait. I’ve heard many stories about how the cheap lift have terrible instructions and non existent customer service, for you guys to have all that at an affordable price really says something. This video was top notch and and shows you guys really care about your products. Thanks
Just got mine up last weekend, i got the old manual so i had to convert the metric to standard. The manual is very vague, there should be a parts list to cover what the nuts, bolts, screws, and washers go to however it does not. This video will help you with the install for sure. The customer service i've dealt with has been great and the quality seems great as well. haven't used it a lot yet however did use it to make sure it works. Over all, for the money i think you will be pleased with this lift.
@@1badaff889you get what you pay for pops. 🤷♂️
Outstanding job guys! Just ordered this lift and will install myself. You guys answered all the questions and more. The loading info at the end was a bonus as I'll be lifting all sizes of vehicles. Thanks for taking the time to do this!!
Just got mine yesterday, this video will be helpful when I install it.
this is the video i needed to see Thank you
No problem! This is what we're here for 😁
I have a lift, it is New old stock. Going to install it. New price was $5400.00 should be a good one!
Video was very helpful because the included instructions are trash. However, I ran into one issue during my install. I followed the video step by step and at the 45:00 min mark, the overhead switch was connected to outside terminals. When it was time to connect to power, the lift did not work. After reviewing the video again, and checking I connected the switch to the motor correctly, I could not figure out what the issue could be. At the 1:56:16 mark he says the wires should be connected to inside terminals on the overhead switch. I made that change and it worked properly. Make sure to connect to inside terminal on the safety switch before installing to the overhead bar. It’s much easier on the ground than on a ladder.
i noticed the same thing however i caught his comment at the end about using the center posts on the switch before i powered it and made the correction so i had no issues. The instructions in the manual are horrible and should even have a parts list for nuts, bolts, screws, and washers however does not!
@@1badaff889I just set up my new lift and when I was going to wire it to the motor I caught him saying to us inside I was not happy because not I have to get back up there to redo it. He should have said something in the video about that. I watch it all the way before I started too
When he wired the cut off switch at the top he used the two outside terminals then when he wired it to the on and off switch he told us to use the two inside terminals 🤔. He needs to fix that so we are not left confused. Now I have to check to see which is right because I used the outside
I’m sure you already found out by now but it may help someone else to know that it is the two inside terminals. He was wrong when he wired it to the outside terminals.
What a. FANTASTIC VIDEO!! Thank You guys for making it! This kinda stuff is what makes UA-cam Great!
One question I have is some other videos recommend using concrete anchor epoxy for the anchor bolts is that something you recommend?
And one other you tuber recommends threaded rod and epoxy. I'm thinking the rod would be good if you had lets say a 12" floor I dont think it would be useful in say a 5 " floor
100% you should be using chemical anchors. Not the mechanical ones shown here. The chemical anchors use a different type of stud. It's basically a threaded rod you press in, let set, then you tighten down the nuts to
spec.
Do not use mechanical anchor bolts and epoxy them. Use the proper threaded rod.
Couldn’t get an over head safety switch and add it to my rafter ? I have a base plate style because my rafter height it only 11 4”.
Any normally closed momentary switch will work. You'll just need to make a bare that pivots on one end and is allowed to move up and down an inch on she other. A piece of emt with pipe insulation should be fine
How do you tighten the double nut on the cable that goes down into the carriage? Can’t get a wrench in there.
Hey there! Sorry it took so long to respond. Hopefully you found a way, but you have to tighten the nut before installing that part. There is no good way to get a wrench down there unless you install it before, or raise the carriage up to be able to get back there.
25 minutes it started making scenes!
I know from experience, these videos aren't easy, but you cut out some important parts and it needs to be re-done or edited. Details on timing and cable adjustments and wiring the height limit switch would be helpful.
We have many resources on our website, UA-cam, and social media that go into more minute details about timing, cable adjustments, and wiring. If there's anything in specific you're looking for more information on, let us know and we can get that to you!
Yeah, he took the wrong wire off the contactor, and then showed it wired with the other one off. Could have at least addressed that mistake. This means the limit switch will be powered with 120V?
hi what kind of grease did you use. could it be regular wheel bearing grease????? as important it is to grease sliders and arms i would like to know exactly what grease. great job on the lift installation.@@advantage_lifts
@@victornaja7927 Hi there! We recommend using White Lithium grease on the sliders. Give us a call at 763-300-5730 with any other questions you might have!
@@JamesDecker-lh9eo the limit switch does have 120 through it, it's low amps and operates the contactor. Doesnt matter which lead to the lift switch you use.
Do you shim the second column also? Didn’t see anything in the video. One looks to need 1/16 shim on 2 bolts in second column.
Hey there, Enzo! Sorry it took me so long to get back to you. I needed to get an answer to your questions. Yes, you can shim the second size if needed. It really just depends on the tilt or angle of your garage. Shimming both is completely fine, shimming one is completely fine--as long as it's needed.
It's a good video, but bookmarking steps would make it a lot faster to find and watch/re-watch key elements.
Thank you for the suggestion! We will make sure to do that next video.
so as you lowered the truck that sound of rushing air escaping from the hydraulic reservoir is normal correct.??
Yes, that noise is just the flow of the hydraulic oil back into the tank. All good!
thank you great job on the lift. @@advantage_lifts
If lift has a top cross bar do they still pull in? I figured you’d do the slight outward tilt on the bottom cross bar and just go dead straight on this style? Actually curious bc I’ll be installing one soon. Thanks for any help
Hey there! Give us a call at 763-300-5730 and we can help you with this question and more.
@@advantage_lifts I have to install this week where can I get the manual for the us?
The installers tightened my anchor nuts to 150 ft lbs, instead of the 100 you stated. I couldn't find that specification in the manual. They said retighten should be to 80 ft lbs. whereas you said 70 ft lbs. Can you confirm which is correct?
I know an installer. He said 125-150lbs for 3/4"anchors. I would use either retorque spec.
The torque spec isn't as important as the type of anchors. Mechanical anchors are yesterday's news. Chemical anchors will make your life much happier!
The instructions for my lift doesn’t go into any kind of detail what so ever. Like the overhead bar, the overhead safety switch, etc. no details at all. It just says mount it to the bar. Well how do you wire it? How do you even mount the bar?? He says in the video it shows detailed instructions.
Hey, Coltan! I'm sorry the installation isn't going as planned. I would advise giving us a call at 763-300-5730. We can provide support over the phone and help install the overhead bar and answer any questions you may have!
Looking for video on the SF-10
Unfortunately we haven't had a chance to make a video on that yet, but it's on our list!
he mentioned that the grease for the arms wasn't in the instructions what instructions is he talking about my Lift didn't come with any type of instructions at all
Hi Derick! Please reach out to our team at 763-300-5730 and we can get you taken care of!
the video was very helpful, but had mistakes a that caused backtracking and was frustrating. The manual provided is inadequate and misrepresentative of the materials included in the lift. A more accurate video, a packing list and a better manual is needed. To be clear, the packing list is essential, because I was unaware of missing parts until the time I had set aside for install.
Thank you for the feedback. We are actively working on a new manual for this lift. I also like your suggestion about the packing list. I'll pass this along to our team. We hope you enjoy the lift!
I'm putting up this lift now and the instructions are still metric. Also at 45 minutes he tells you to wire the overhead switch to the outside posts in the switch, then at 1hour 55 minutes he tells you to wire them to the two center posts. Your 4 post video was great, I knocked it out so easily... the AL-SC10 video isn't bad but so many details missed or edited out, the AL-SF10 video downright sucks.... no talking to let you know what's going on and why, just crappy music for 20 minutes
your helper is needs a new job not happy
He may just not be comfortable on camera
He's not comfortable because the older fellow is an over confident under capable individual who likes to be in charge. When he pulled that tape out and confidently through out the arbitrary 7ft forward I almost fell down laughing.