Description

Ellis Timber Jack Low Profile Timber Screw Jack Ellis TJ (4 Pack)

Ellis Timber Jack Low Profile Timber Screw Jack is the most compact jack Ellis Manufacturing Offers. The Ellis Timber Jack has a max load rating of up to 30,000 pounds and an adjustment range of 5″.

Specifications

Ellis Timber Jack 4×4 (TJ-4)

• Load Capacity: 15,000 Lbs / 7.5 Tons
• Overall Height: 9-1/8″
• Base Plate 5″
• Top Plate: 5-1/2″
• Acme Screw Size: 1-1/4″
• Range of Adjustment: 5″
• Lifting Capacity: 4000 Lbs. / 2 Tons

Ellis Timber Jack 6X6 (TJ-6)

• Load Capacity: 30,000 Lbs / 15 Tons
• Overall Height: 10″
• Base Plate 5″
• Top Plate: 5-1/2″
• Acme Screw Size: 1-1/2″
• Range of Adjustment: 5″
• Lifting Capacity: 4000 Lbs. / 2 Tons

How To Assemble:

• Drill 1-3/8″ x  6″ (for TJ-4) or 1-3/4″ x 6″  (for TJ-6) hole using auger or self feed drill bit into center of lumber to accept 1-1/4″ or 1-1/2″ Acme threaded screw.
• Position Timber Jack so the Acme screw will slide into the predrilled hole in lumber.
• Adjust the top plate so all 4 mounting holes line up within the boundaries of the lumber.
• Drill 4 – 5/32″x1″ holes through the mounting holes in the top plate and into the lumber.
• Insert 4 – 1/4″x1-1/2″ lag screws through the mounting holes in the top plate into the predrilled holes in the lumber and tighten.
• Attach Ellis Purlin Splicer to Beam or Joist where support is desired.
• Slip 4×4 or 6×6 lumber attached to the Timber Jack into the square tubing of the purlin splicer and secure with nails through the holes provided.
• Adjustment to Timber Jack can be made by turning “U” shaped handle at bottom of screw.  Acme threads are greased for easy adjustment.
• Attach base plate to a solid foundation through the 4 holes provided.

Safe Working Loads

(based on use of southern yellow pine #1)