Eagle Equipment

Bill of Lading and Freight Claim

At Eagle Equipment we do everything we can to ensure the safe and timely delivery of your automotive repair equipment, but we recommend you inspect your merchandise thoroughly before signing the Bill of Lading.

Eagle Equipment creates a Bill of Lading (BOL). When the freight company arrives at our loading dock, the driver is responsible for inspecting all items before they are loaded. Inspection includes documenting the number of items, the weight of each item, the condition of the items, and the packaging (crating). The driver has the right to refuse shipment if it does not meet specifications. Once the driver signs the Bill of Lading the equipment becomes property of the freight company. The equipment remains property of the freight company until the customer signs the Bill of Lading. Upon delivery the customer is responsible for inspecting the equipment carefully for any type of damage. Customers should ask the driver to inspect the shipment with them. A description of any damage should be written on both the customer’s copy and the freight carrier’s copy of the Bill of Lading prior to signing for the receipt of equipment. If the customer finds the damage is excessive they may refuse the shipment by not signing the Bill of Lading. Avoid hidden or concealed damage by opening all packages in the presence of the delivery driver and inspect the contents carefully. If this is not possible at the time of delivery do not move the packages until they have been inspected. The National Motor Freight Traffic Association guidelines allow 15 days for hidden damage freight claims to be filed. The customer is responsible for noting damage on the Bill of Lading, notifying the carrier, and filing freight damage claims.

Guidelines for filing a freight claim:
•Regular freight claims should be filed within the required nine-month time period.
•Hidden damage freight claims and shortage claims should be filed within 15 days of delivery.
•Collect the required documents to support your claim:

Standard claim form from the carrier with the claim amount
Invoice copy with the amount paid
Bill of Lading copy
Packing slip copy

Eagle Equipment will assist our customers with the freight claim process by furnishing the correct contact information. In the end your claim and all supporting documentation should be sent to the freight carrier for payment.

Lift Selection for Load Capacity

The maximum load limit of a lift is one of the primary considerations in the buying process. Automotive lifts are available in several weight limit ratings from as low as 7,000 pounds up to 18,000 pounds.

When purchasing a non-ETL certified lift it is important to know that the weight limit of the lift is the maximum load based on the strength of the steel in the lift and the stress placed upon the lift. For this reason, Eagle recommends that the gross vehicle weight (GVW) of the vehicle being lifted be no more than 80 to 85% of the maximum lift load. This allows a safety factor for cargo, fuel, and any other weight impacting factors. The table below shows recommended maximum GVW for non-ETL certified lifts.

– 7,000 lb. lift 5,600 to 6,000 GVW
– 8,000 lb. lift 6,400 to 6,800 GVW
– 9,000 lb. lift 7,200 to 7,700 GVW
-10,000 lb. lift 8,000 to 8,500 GVW
-11,000 lb. lift 8,800 to 9,400 GVW
-12,000 lb. lift 9,600 to 10,300 GVW
-14,000 lb. lift 11,200 to 12,000 GVW
-15,000 lb. lift 12,000 to 12,800 GVW
-18,000 lb. lift 14,400 to 15,300 GVW

To earn an ETL certification, a lift must be capable of lifting a load above the weight limit of the lift. Therefore, an ETL certified 10,000 pound lift can safely lift a vehicle with a GVW of 10,000 pounds. The safety factor for cargo, fuel, etc. has been accounted for by the ETL testing process.

Determine the lift weight rating needed by evaluating the types of vehicles that will be lifted. GVW’s are available over the internet. One rule of thumb is to over estimate your needs to insure that the lift purchased will do the job.

Eagle Equipment-Spring Show Schedule

Eagle Equipment attends automotive shows because they offer us an opportunity to do business face to face with our customers instead of over the phone or through e-mail. Our team enjoys discussing car lifts, motorcycle lifts, tire changers, wheel balancers, and other automotive repair equipment. Eagle has been in the automotive equipment business for almost 40 years and would love to share our product expertise with you. Please be sure visit the Eagle Equipment booth to learn about our special show pricing.

Show Schedule:
April 8-11, 2010
Charlotte Auto Fair Fall Show
Lowe’s Motor Speedway – Charlotte, NC
www.charlotte-autofair.com

April 21-25, 2010
Spring Carlisle Collector Car Swap Meet & Corral
Carlisle Fairgrounds – Carlisle, PA
www.carsatcarlisle.com

Proper Lift Installation—Floor Requirements and Preparation

At Eagle Equipment, ensuring our customers’ safety is our primary concern. Your car lift was designed and built with safety in mind. However, safety relies on proper installation and training. Prepare for a successful installation by making sure your floor meets specific requirements. We would like to emphasize the following floor requirements for installing 2-Post and 4 post car lifts.

Site Selection
Before installing your car lift, check the following:
• Lift Location: Always use architect’s plans when available. Check layout dimension against floor plan requirements making sure adequate space is available. Your lift
requires a 220v, 30amp, single phase, grounded electrical source. There should be room enough to operate the lift in a safe manner and without restrictions.
• Overhead Area: The area where the lift will be located should be free of overhead obstructions such as heaters, building supports, electrical lines, doors, lights, etc.
• Floor Area: Visually inspect the site where the lift is to be installed and check for cracked or defective concrete.

Floor Requirements
• A level floor is suggested for proper installation and level lifting. Small differences in floor slopes may be compensated for by proper shimming. If a floor is of questionable slope, consider a survey of the site and/or the possibility of pouring a new level concrete slab.
• New concrete must be adequately cured for at least 30 days.

DO NOT install auto lift on any asphalt surface or any surface other than concrete.
DO NOT install auto lift on expansion seams or on cracked or defective concrete.
DO NOT install auto lift on a second/elevated floor without first consulting building architect.
DO NOT install auto lift outdoors unless special consideration has been made to protect the power unit from inclement weather conditions.

Concrete Specifications
All models MUST be installed on 3,000 PSI reinforced concrete only. Additional concrete requirements will vary by lift.

8,500 lbs – 10,000 lbs lifts: 4″ Minimum Thickness
11,000 lbs – 15,000 lbs lifts: 6″ Minimum Thickness

Specifications of concrete must be adhered to. Failure to do so could cause auto lift failure resulting in personal injury or death. All of our automobile lifts include a manual with floor and concrete specifications . Adhering to these specifications will ensure a safe and successful installation.

Please visit the Eagle Equipment site for more information and online product manuals.

Free Freight Misconception

The old saying, “There is no such thing as a free lunch”, supports the concept that you cannot get “something for nothing.” Many online businesses advertise “free freight” so consumers will believe they are getting a great deal. Merchants are actually just hiding shipping and freight charges by marking up the price of the product. Shipping and freight providers expect to be paid for their services which include palletizing, packing, loading, transporting, documentation, insurance, and unloading. These services can account for up to 50% of a product’s cost and it is you, the consumer, who pays for this whether it is added separately or included in the product price.

Eagle Equipment chooses to itemize these charges to be upfront with our customers. We will do everything we can to offer the best freight pricing without lowering our standards. Our shipping department makes every effort to ship your car lift or tire equipment in a manner that allows for easy offloading, which includes arranging a carrier and extending the discounts provided to us by our shipping partners. When possible, a flatbed is used to transport larger automotive repair equipment.

We also take pride in offering “great customer service” which includes accessibility, product knowledge, support, and innovation. So, when you are shopping for a car lift, wheel balancer, tire changer, or auto repair tools and equipment, make sure you do your research. Free freight may seem like a bargain at first, but in the end products with free freight may not provide the value anticipated by consumers.

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Good Guys Car Show – Eagle Lift MS-8000

Eagle Equipment had a very successful showing at the Good Guys event in Charlotte, NC! Most of the vendor spaces were occupied making for a busy and fun car show.

Eagle displayed a MS-8000 and also offered show specials.

Many of our customers that had purchased car lifts from us at other shows stopped by to let us know how pleased they were with their equipment.

If you have some testimonials or comments on our products, please post them. We love to hear from you.

Motorcycle Lift or ATV Lift for 1,500 lbs

Eagle Equipment has introduced a new heavy duty Motorcycle/ATV Lift. This Motorcycle Lift has a 1500 lb lifting capacity, an air/hydraulic pump, comes standard with side extensions and vise, and has an extra large holding platform. This automotive lift can be used for motorcycles, ATVs, Jet Skis, Snowmobiles etc.

This motorcycle lift sells for $1129. Shop the ML-1500 motorcycle/atv lift.

Wheel Balancer Benefits

The right wheel balancer used the right way can help customers enjoy the ride of their car, increase tire life and help get more mpg! It is important to use your wheel balancer correctly to achieve the maximum results.

Certain wheels such as alloy wheels or oversized wheels can be more difficult to balance properly especially when they have hidden tape weights. The good news is that most modern wheel balancers will accommodate the hidden weights.

The key to success in using a wheel balancer correctly to achieve desired results is to mount the tire correctly. Wheel balancers cannot adjust readings if the wheel is mounted incorrectly.

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Eagle Equipment at the Good Guys Car Show

Come by and visit Eagle Equipment at the 16th annual Good Guys Southeast National Car Show. The show will be held from Oct 30th through Nov 1st at the Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Charlotte, NC.

Eagle Equipment will be in Booth #40 so come by for show specials. Ask for Andy!

New Lawn Equipment and ATV Lift

Eagle Equipment is pleased to announce our new Lawn Tractor Equipment/ATV Lift item SC-2K. We have designed and manufactured this equipment service lift from invaluable customer feedback and requests.

This new equipment storage lift allows parking up under the front of the service lift to maintain full use of a garage. There is a 58 ” clearance under the atv lift platform with a column height of 83.5″.

This storage lift will hold 2,200 lbs and the motor runs on a regular 110vac.

This tractor/atv lift is In Stock and Ready To Be Shipped. Call Andy or Rick at 1-800-336-2776.

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