Page 2 - CHIEF’S LIMITED ONE-YEAR
PIT BOSS Users Manual CHIEF’S LIMITED ONE-YEAR WARRANTY & LIABILITY Chief Automotive Technologies warrants for one year from date of installation and/or purchase any components of its Pit Boss Lift system, which do not perform satisfactorily due to defect caused by faulty material or workmanship...
Page 4 - PIT BOSS
PIT BOSS Users Manual 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using your garage equipment, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: 1. Read all instructions. 2. Care must be taken as burns can occur from touching hot parts. 3. Do not operate equipment with a damaged ...
Page 5 - General Safety Tips; General; Collar; Raise / Lower Machine
PIT BOSS Users Manual 3 General Safety Tips General DO NOT operate this machine unless: 1. You are authorized in writing by your employer. 2. All towers are properly secured to machine. 3. Vehicle’s wheels are blocked and parking brake is set. 4. Load is 8500 lbs or less. 5. Field of motion of load ...
Page 6 - Loading / Unloading Machine; Hydraulics
PIT BOSS Users Manual 4 Raise / Lower Machine (continued) To avoid personal injury or damage to equipment before operating the machine, make sure: Persons and objects are clear of machine. Hoses and other objects are free of the lift legs Oil spills must be cleaned up immediately to prevent slipping...
Page 7 - Hydraulic System Components
PIT BOSS Users Manual 5 Hydraulic System Components General The Chief PIT BOSS is powered by a pneumatically operated hydraulic pump, which is operated by a foot pedal(see Figure 1) NOTE: The PIT BOSS lift has a high pressure hydraulic system, it builds hydraulic pressure quickly. Be aware of this q...
Page 9 - Loading a vehicle; Figure 6
PIT BOSS Users Manual 7 Docking the Shop-Hopper with the PIT BOSS 1. Retract the mounting clamps on the PIT BOSS and remove any frame adapters from the lift arms (see Figure 6). 2. Position the Shop-Hopper over the PIT BOSS and align the square holes of the center tubes with the mounting clamps (see...
Page 10 - Shop-Hopper Removable Casters; Removable Caster Mounting
PIT BOSS Users Manual 8 Shop-Hopper Removable Casters The removable casters of the Shop-Hopper give three primary benefits. First, they allow the Shop-Hopper to be docked with the Fuzion at both ends. Second, they allow the Fuzion to be lowered into the lowest position with the Shop-Hopper docked. T...
Page 13 - Shop-Hopper Vehicle Anchoring; Crossbar Mounting
PIT BOSS Users Manual 11 Shop-Hopper Vehicle Anchoring The Shop-Hopper vehicle anchoring system consists of four anchoring stands with clamp bars and two cross bars. Together with the cross bars, the anchoring stands and clamp bars provide a positive means of securing a vehicle to the Shop-Hopper. C...
Page 14 - Machine Maintenance
PIT BOSS Users Manual 12 Machine Maintenance Check and Inspect These components should be checked monthly and anytime a problem is suspected. CAUTION: To avoid personal injury when performing any maintenance function, always wear safety glasses and safety shoes. Tower Chains The tower chains with th...
Page 15 - Bleeding Air in System at Tower Cylinder (Continued); Machine Placement; Refill Hydraulic Fluid Reservoir
PIT BOSS Users Manual 13 Bleeding Air in System at Tower Cylinder (Continued) 4. While holding rag over the top of the cylinder to prevent oil spray, use a 3/16” T-handle allen wrench, loosen cylinder top bolt ½ turn. 5. Rapid, side-to-side motion of the T-handle may be necessary to unseat the seal ...
Page 16 - Machine Leveling
PIT BOSS Users Manual 14 Machine Leveling 1. Position the PIT BOSS lift in the highest working position. 2. Use the scissor base as a template and a drill guide to install four (4) concrete anchors (see Figure 27 & 28). See Anchoring section for more information 3. Move around the machine placin...
Page 17 - Machine Anchoring; Figure 32
PIT BOSS Users Manual 15 Machine Anchoring 1. Anchors must be installed at least 5-11/16” from any edge or seam in concrete. 2. The concrete must be at least 4-1/4” thick with a compressive strength of 3000psi. 3. Use a hammer drill with a carbide tip, ¾” diameter solid drill bit. The bit tip diamet...
Page 18 - Machine Ramps and Tread ways
PIT BOSS Users Manual 16 Machine Ramps and Tread ways The ramps and tread ways are used when the PIT BOSS has not been placed within a pit. The tread ways give 6 inches of elevation enabling the vehicle to be driven over the PIT BOSS. 1. Install the tread way locating brackets. The brackets bolt on ...
Page 19 - Machine Pit Layout; PROBLEM CAUSE
PIT BOSS Users Manual 17 Machine Pit Layout The PIT BOSS is designed specifically for use in a flush mount pit. Figure 39 shows the pit dimensions. For maximum effectiveness it is essential that the hydraulic and air lines be run in conduit under the surface of the floor. The conduit should be 2” in...