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Read the Operating Manual completely. Only competent, trained operators may use this equipment. Training is essential to understanding all the features and capabilities of your PowerMate, and ensure good safe work practices. Training courses are available through L P INTERNATIONAL INC., please call...
, you will find that it will help your business in more ® ways than you can imagine. Not only is it a revenue generator, PowerMate is also a labour saver and a great promotional tool to help you expand your business in the commercial and industrial markets.
Safety of the operator and surrounding environment must be considered at all times. ® To that end, safety labelling on the PowerMate must be maintained to provide legible safety information. Clean the labels with soap and water. Do not use solvent-based cleaners because they may damage the labels.
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® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual DANGERS, WARNINGS, AND CAUTIONS The following decals are mandatory. Refer to the Location of Mandatory Labels Drawing for placement. Replacement decals are available from LP International Inc. PN 057020 - 1 Required...
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PN 082600 PN 083860 - 2 Required PN 082860 - 2 Required PN 082830 PN 083610 PN 082610 POWERMATE LIFT GATE SERIES POWERMATE LIFT GATE SERIES Model No. LG− "X" Model No. LG−"X" Load Capacity: 250lbs./113kgs. Load Capacity: 500lbs./227kgs. Unit Useable Stroke: 40in./1.02m Unit Useable Stroke: 40in./1.02m...
Position your vehicle for proper clearance from roadside curbs and obstacles. Insure that the Load Chart is considered when engaging the load to be transferred. Do not overload the PowerMate. KEEP YOUR WORK AREA CLEAR. All visitors should be kept away from the work area.
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® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS WARNING! The vehicle must be parked on a level surface prior to operating the LiftGate Unit. Safety shoes must be worn! Read the instructions completely before operating the unit. DO NOT exceed Max. Capacity Limit.
Locate on the chart the Weight/Center of Gravity location for the load. The load must not exceed the weight limit for the given center of gravity distance. POWERMATE 250Lb. LIFTGATE LOAD CHART PN 018310 Rev.D2 Eng. 01 / 10/ 13...
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Locate on the chart the Weight/Center of Gravity location for the load. The load must not exceed the weight limit for the given center of gravity distance. POWERMATE 500Lb. LIFTGATE LOAD CHART PN 018320 Rev.D2 Eng. 01/ 10/ 13...
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual Minimum Door Opening 24 3/4" 25 3/4" Maximum height of base above ground. Maximum Height of LiftGate Minimum Door Opening Base above ground. Model No. LG-3 47 3/4" (1212mm) 28" (711mm) 59" (1498mm) 36"...
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual INSTALLATION KIT Your installation package should include the following: ® PowerMate LiftGate™ Unit complete with pre-drilled Base Wiring Kit which includes the following: Maxi-Fuse Fuse Holder 40A Fuses (1 is a spare) Fuse Holder Cover Cable Splice 6Ga.
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual ADDITIONAL ITEMS & TOOLS The installer will need to provide following tools and materials to proceed with installation: - Drill with 13/32" Metal Drill Bit. - 1" to 2" Metal Hole Saw.
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PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual INSTALLING YOUR PowerMate® LiftGate STEP 1: Determining the location of unit installation. Although you will want the Unit placed close to the rear doors and side of the vehicle, you will need to ensure the proper allowances: Make sure there is enough room to close the rear doors.
Base Plate if necessary. This area is removed on the LG-3 Lefthand Base Plates. 3.500 .750 This area is removed on the LG-3 Righthand Base Plates. POWERMATE LIFTGATE BASE HOLE LOCATIONS PN 018440 Rev.D2 Eng. 01/ 10/ 13 3.08...
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual INSTALLING YOUR PowerMate® LiftGate STEP 2: Installing the Unit Proceed to drill the marked large hole and 13/32" holes into the floor of the vehicle. Use as many bolt holes in the Base as possible.
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual INSTALLING YOUR PowerMate® LiftGate Secure the Base to the floor and the reinforcing steel with 3/8"-16NC Bolts, Washers and Lock Nuts. STEP 3: Running the wires CAUTION!! The best and easiest way to route the wire from the Unit to the vehicle battery is to follow the path from the rear lights.
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PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual INSTALLING YOUR PowerMate® LiftGate Route the 6Ga. wire to the vehicle battery, securing wire to vehicle frame as required. Slip a piece of Heat Shrink Tube over the 6Ga. wire. Join wire to Fuse Holder with 6Ga. Cable Splice and shrink tubing over the connection.
A properly maintained machine ensures trouble free and risk free operation. Regular maintenance of your PowerMate LiftGate will ensure that it is always capable of performing at peak efficiency resulting in less downtime caused by preventable repairs. After every twenty-five hours of operation, ensure the following: ...
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual ACTUATOR REMOVAL/INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION ACTUATOR REMOVAL STEP 1. -Extend the unit until the Toeplate is almost in contact with the ground. The intent is not to have any load on the Actuator to facilitate the removal of the bottom Shoulder Bolt.
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual LIMIT SWITCH ASSEMBLY/ADJUSTMENT LIMIT SWITCH REMOVAL -Operate the Lift Gate Unit to raise the Toeplate off the floor surface. -Remove fuse from the control box. -Remove the two Limit Switch Cover screws and remove the Switch Cover.
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® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual Wire Loom Urethane Post Cap Base Post Mounting Ring/Bracket Limit Switch Roller Limit Switch Screw(2) Limit Switch Cover Limit Switch Strain Relief Wire Loom Main Frame Tube 3/32"Approx. Wire Loom DETAIL A...
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual ROLLER REPLACEMENT Rollers STEP 1. Provide a support to be placed underneath the Toeplate to support the Outer Frame when the unit is extended approximately six inches. STEP 2. Swing the Lift Gate unit out of the vehicle and engage the lock pin.
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® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual NOTE: Strap not shown for clarity. PARTS LIST ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION 180130 STRAP BAR ALUMINUM LG-6 310040 302110 CAM HANDLE 310530 STRAP 10' WITH TOGGLE 050990 SCREW HEXSOC SET 5/16-18 x 5/16...
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® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual NOTE: Strap not shown for clarity. PARTS LIST PART No DESCRIPTION 180130 STRAP BAR ALUMINUM LG-6 310040 302111 CAM HANDLE 310530 STRAP 10' WITH TOGGLE 050990 SCREW HEXSOC SET 5/16-18 x 5/16...
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual CRADLE ATTACHMENT INSTALLATION Step 1. Extend unit approximately 24 inches. Insert the two 1/4-20NC slab sided head Bolts into the holes provided in the Outer Frame, engaging the heads into the extruded channels.
Operation Manual Warranty ® Every PowerMate Safety Moving System supplied by L P INTERNATIONAL INC. including accessories, with the exception of straps, is guaranteed against faulty workmanship and defective materials for a period of one year from date of purchase, when given normal use and maintenance in accordance with operation manual.
L P INTERNATIONAL INC. Box 696, 151 Savannah Oaks Dr Brantford ON CA N3T 5P9 declares that the apparatus: ® PowerMate Model Serial ¹ conforms to the protection requirements of Council directive: 2006/42/EC (Machinery Directive) 2004/108/EC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive) on the approximation of the laws of the Member States relating to machinery directive and electromagnetic compatibility.
® PowerMate LiftGate™ Installation & Operation Manual DAILY MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE Inspect unit frames for structural damage. Inspect frame hinge points. Apply LPS silicone lubricant (non-flammable) if required. Inspect all bolts and fasteners are in place and secure.