BendPak GrandPrix® GP-7LCS Bi-metric® Narrow Bays & Low Ceilings ALI 2 Post Lift

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BendPak GrandPrix™ GP-7LCS Bi-Metric™ Narrow Bays & Low Ceilings ALI 2 Post Lift

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The GrandPrix redefines possibility from a two-post lift design—without breaking the bank. Specifically engineered with the home user and space-constrained shop mechanic in mind, the GrandPrix is equipped with Bi-metric™ arms suited for both symmetric and asymmetric handling of vehicles. That means if you want more door-opening clearance with cars positioned farther to the rear, the Bi-metric arms can accommodate your needs. Or, if you’re more of a “center-is-better” type, the purposefully designed dual-positioning arm configuration can handle that too.

Specifically equipped with telescoping low-profile arms, all three GrandPrix models are ready to tackle low ground-clearance vehicles such as race cars and modified imports. Of course, with a robust 7,000-lb. lifting capacity, light-duty trucks and SUVs are no problem at all.

Unfortunately, the car lift world is full of cheap, knock-off lifts with little or no engineering documentation to back up the many vague safety claims that are out there. That’s why the Grand Prix offers full ALI Certification: so you get total peace of mind. In addition to being safer than other lifts, the GP-7 series is in a class of its own. Also unlike the others, we actually have complete documentation to back up our claims.

The patent-pending GrandPrix is the first and only car lift of its kind. The “secret” is really no secret at all: an overhead single cylinder combined with four redundant aircraft cables gives the truly exclusive GP-7 series lifts the advantage over all others. “Regular” two-post designs that feature columns wide enough to contain hydraulic cylinders are much larger, meaning more of your valuable floor space is consumed. We simply removed the cylinders from the columns and positioned the hydraulic muscle overhead. Not only is this ingenious design considerably space-saving, the single overhead cylinder eliminates problematic synchronization issues that are known to plague multi-cylinder two-post lift designs. As they say, the simpler the better.

The massive single hydraulic cylinder combines with oversized dual-hub cable sheaves to raise cars and light trucks fast—incredibly fast—all the while maintaining rugged support. That’s because one inch of cylinder stroke ascends the lift two inches, meaning less hydraulic cylinder wear and reduced run-times for the motor and hydraulic system. Think of the GP-7 series as a time-saving (both up and down), power saving, wear-and-tear saving, and of course space-saving showpiece that is ready to tackle almost anything that rolls into your shop. Imagine gazing into a shop void of gargantuan columns… and consider how well you’ll appreciate our sleek, modern and entirely impressive design.

If you’ve been hoping and praying for a commercial-grade two-post car lift that’s tailored for typical non-commercial spaces like home garages or narrow bays, then look no further. The GrandPrix never sacrifices strength or cramps your style. With the cost of residential and commercial garage space skyrocketing, elbow room is diminishing, making the need for more compact designs greater than ever. Installing a car lift that has the unique secondary benefit of providing increased and uncluttered floor space in the surrounding area helps create a more ergonomic and comfortable work environment.

When it comes to saving space, innovation is key. You’re going to love the way the GrandPrix transforms your garage, and perhaps even more importantly, you’ll feel that your vision for the perfect car lift has finally become reality.

Model	GP-7LCS	GP-7LC	GP-7
Capacity
Lifting Capacity: (*)	7,000 lbs. / 3,175 kg
*Max Capacity / Front Axle	3,500 lbs. / 1,588 kg
*Max Capacity / Rear Axle	3,500 lbs. / 1,588 kg
Rise
A - Rise Height	54” / 1,372 mm	64” / 1,626 mm	74.5” / 1,892 mm
B - Rise + Pad Only	58” / 1,473 mm	68” / 1,727 mm	78” / 1,981 mm
C - Rise + Pad + Adapter	66” / 1,676 mm	76” / 1,930 mm	86.5” / 2,197 mm
C - Min. Height + Pad	4.5” / 114 mm
Time to Full Rise	45 seconds	50 seconds	55 seconds
Outside Dimensions
E - Height Overall	106.5” / 2,705 mm	118.5” / 3,010 mm	150” / 3,810 mm
F - Width Overall	125” / 3,175 mm
G - Outside Columns	119.5” / 3,035 mm
Inside Dimensions
H - Inside Columns	110” / 2,794 mm
I - Drive-Thru Clearance	98” / 2,489 mm
J - Floor To Overhead Switch	96” / 2,438 mm	108” / 2,743 mm	140” / 3,556 mm
Arms & Pads
K - Min Front Arm Reach	26” / 660 mm
K - Max Front Arm Reach	42” / 1,067 mm
L - Min Rear Arm Reach	28” / 711 mm
L - Max Rear Arm Reach	47.5” / 1,207 mm
Max Load Per Arm	1,750 lbs. / 794 kg
Electrical
Motor	220 VAC / 60 Hz. 1Ph
Noise	45 dB

The design, material and specifications are subject to change without notice.

*CE Approved and Certified. Meets or exceeds the standards prescribed by European Standard EN 1493. Not all BendPak lift models meet the standards as prescribed by ANSI/ALI ALCTV (Current Edition) or ANSI/UL 201. Consult www.autolift.org for a complete list.

BendPak 521 Warranty

Better Products – Better Service – Better Value

LIMITED WARRANTY. Subject to the limitations of set forth below, Warrantor warrants that the Product sold hereunder conform to Warrantor's published specifications. WARRANTOR MAKES NO REPRESENTATION OR WARRANTY OF ANY OTHER KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WITH RESPECT TO THE GOODS, WHETHER AS TO MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR ANY OTHER MATTER

Duration: From the date of purchase by the original Purchaser or 60-24-12 months from the date of shipment by BendPak or whichever comes first.

Five Years (60‐Months) Warranty on the lift structure
Two Years (24‐Months) Warranty on the hydraulic cylinder(s) and power unit
One Year (12‐Months) Warranty on operating components
One Year (12‐Months) Warranty on electrical components (excluding power unit)
One Year (12‐Months) Labor Warranty on site or at factory*
One Year (12‐Months) Free‐Shipping** on ground‐freight charges related to warranty performance

Limited Warranty

Who gives this warranty (Warrantor): BendPak Inc., 1645 lemonwood dr. Santa Paula, CA 93060
Who receives this warranty (Purchaser): The original Purchaser (other than for purpose of resale)
What products are covered by this warranty: Any BendPak Two-Post or Four-Post car lift***
What is covered under this warranty: manufacturer defects due to material and/or workmanship with the exceptions noted below.
What is not covered under this warranty:
- Any failure that results from Purchaser’s abuse, neglect or failure to operate, maintain or service product in accordance with instructions provided in the owner’s manual(s) supplied
- Any damage caused by overloading Product beyond rated capacity
- Items or service normally required to maintain the product, i.e. lubricants, oil, etc.
- Items considered general wear parts such as rubber pads, lifting cables, etc. unless wear or failure is a direct result of manufacturer defect due to material and/or workmanship
- Any component damaged in shipment or any failure caused by installing or operating lift under conditions not in accordance with installation and operation guidelines or damaged by contact with tools or surroundings
- Motor or pump failure caused by rain, excessive humidity, corrosive environments or other contaminants
- Rusted components due to improper maintenance or corrosive environments
- Cosmetic defects that do not interfere with product functionality
- Damage due to incorrect voltage or improper wiring
- Any failure that results from improper installation or use not according to specifications
- Damage caused by disasters such as fire, flood, wind, and lightning
- Damage caused by unauthorized attachments or modifications
Responsibilities of Warrantor under this warranty: Repair or replace, at Warrantor’s option, component which is defective, has malfunctioned and/or failed to conform within duration of the warranty period. BendPak Inc. will pay reasonable labor costs for the first 12 months only
Responsibilities of Purchaser under this warranty:
- Provide dated proof of purchase and maintenance records
- In some cases, components may be required to be shipped to the nearest BendPak Authorized Service Center. Freight costs, after 12-months, must be borne by the Purchaser.
- Use reasonable care in the operation and maintenance of the products as described in the owner’s manual(s).
- Immediately upon receipt of the Product, Purchaser shall inspect the same. Any claim for shortage must be made within ten days after Purchaser's receipt. All other claims, including claims for alleged defective Product, must be made within fifteen days after Purchaser learns of the facts upon which such claim is based, but in no event later than the applicable one, two or five year period specified above for the specified component(s). All claims not made in writing and received by Seller within the time periods specified above shall be deemed waived. With respect to any defects incapable of discovery until in use, all claims for any damages or losses as a result of such defects shall be deemed waived unless made in writing and received by Seller within fifteen days after Purchaser learns of the alleged defect giving rise to the claim and after the expiration of said periods, but in no event later than the applicable one, two or five year period specified above for the specified component(s). Purchaser expressly assumes all liability for all such damages or losses, irrespective of any use which shall have taken place or whether the alleged defect shall have occurred or been discovered prior to expiration of such periods.
When Warrantor will perform repair or replacement under this warranty: Repair or replacement will be scheduled and serviced according to the normal work flow at the servicing location, and depending on the availability of replacement parts.

*As determined by Warrantor in its sole discretion**Free‐shipping applies to direct shipping points within the 48 continental United States. Rural area shipping surcharge may apply for remote addresses. ***For all BendPak brand Two‐Post or Four‐Post Vehicle Service Lifts (excluding specialty lifts, high rise, commercial parking, material handling, or models for particular purpose) manufactured on or following 1/1/2011.

Features
BendPak GrandPrix series Arms

Telescoping Low-Pro™ arms for sports cars
If you work with low ground-clearance vehicles, such as race cars, sports cars and modifieds, you’ll appreciate the ground-hugging profile our Low-Pro arms have to offer. These telescoping arms rest lower to the ground, making it possible to service low-stance vehicles.

Asymmetric & symmetric arm configuration
The GrandPrix is equipped with Bi-metric™ arms suited for both symmetric and asymmetric handling of vehicles. Variable arm positioning for either symmetrical or asymmetrical configuration offers greater versatility for increased service capabilities. It’s like having 2 car lifts in 1.

Lowered arm tube supports
Unobstructed door-opening clearance and door damage prevention are essential aspects in every two-post design. Mitigating risk of door dents and dings starts out by eliminating the risk entirely. That’s why our arm tube supports are lowered and gradually tapered, providing unhindered range of motion when opening vehicle doors.

Automatic arm restraints
The telescoping arms of the GrandPrix series feature arm restraints that interlock automatically when the lift rises off the ground, adding an added measure of safety and assurance that the arms will be held strongly in place during use. When the lift is lowered to the ground, the restraints disengage. This enables free movement of the arms, so they can be moved out of the way for easy vehicle exit.

Simple operation
Our standard electric-hydraulic power unit is built with precision components that assure trouble-free operation and maximum durability. Ergonomic controls combine with automatic safety locks to permit simple and safe operation.

Taller lift carriages
Lift carriages are the lifting assemblies that the car lift arms attach to. At a lofty 53” in height, our GP-7 two-post lift carriage is substantially taller than most other two-post designs, which enables us to reduce column, carriage and load bearing stresses

Automatic safety locks
Rugged load-holding safety lock devices automatically engage and lock the lift structure as the car lift rises, preventing sudden free-fall in the unlikely event of suspension component failure. A convenient single-point safety lock handle releases both column locks simultaneously. For added safety, a secondary lock system acts as an automatic slack-cable device, automatically engaging in the event of an unexpected cable failure.

Single hidden hydraulic cylinder
A single overhead cylinder means no more problematic synchronization issues that are known to plague multi-cylinder two-post lift designs. Our proprietary hydraulic power system is teamed with oversized dual-hub cable sheaves that together deliver a 2:1 lifting ratio, raising cars and light trucks incredibly fast. The micro-smooth chrome piston rod is machined from high-yield C-1045/50 micro-alloy steel and is paired with an industrial single-piece, pilot-fitted, machined steel piston. High durometer, mechanically-loaded rod seals make leakage a thing of the past, while specially formulated abrasion-resistant urethane rod wipers provide extrusion protection. This combination of superb base materials and superior processing ensures optimum efficiency and longevity. An integrated flow restrictor provides a controlled descent in the case of an unexpected hose rupture.

Redundant redundancy
Each GrandPrix lift is supplied with four high-strength galvanized steel lifting cables, each with a tensile strength of over 15,000 pounds. That’s 60,000 pounds of brawny steel cable to safely support up to 7,000 pounds. Even though only two cables are actually necessary for a GrandPrix lift to operate, we purposely added two additional independent and totally separate cables to ride along as added security in the rare case of a cable failure. That means that if any one of the primary 15,000-pound cables fails, there is a backup cable on-guard, a load sentry that will quickly spring into action.

Now comes the fun part. Let’s say that for whatever reason, a primary cable fails (highly unlikely). The backup cable will instantly take over the heavy lifting role. Now, imagine that for some apocalyptic reason, one of the secondary backup cables fails as well—what then? This is what our engineers are most proud of. Integrated into the design as a kind-of behind the scenes, all-inclusive safety net is an ingenious little device our engineers cleverly called out as “GP-7 CABLE BREAK SAFETY, PART NUMBER 5600694”.

Below identifies the redundancy built into every GrandPrix lift. (As if a safety factor on the lifting cables exceeding 800% is not respectable enough).

Every GrandPrix lift is equipped with rugged load-holding safety lock devices that prevent sudden free fall in the unlikely event of a suspension component failure.
By nature, wire rope is a redundant system in itself—a redundant structure made from a number of parallel load-bearing elements that are twisted together to allow the assembly to operate as a cohesive whole.
When it comes to built-in safety factors, we’ve got gobs of them. From the overstated cables to the entire lift structure—and that’s when loaded to max capacity. Lift less than 7,000 lbs. and the abundant safety factors start stacking up even more, adding a whole new level of assurance.
We include secondary backup cables.
We feature spring-loaded cable break safeties that act as slack-cable locks in case of backup cable failure.

The gold label of safety*
There’s only one nationally recognized safety standard for vehicle lifts: ANSI/ALI ALCTV (current edition) “Safety Requirements for the Construction, Testing and Validation of Automotive Lifts”, administered by the Automotive Lift Institute. ALI certification is a buyer’s-only guarantee that the lift meets industry safety and performance standards.