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Maxon GPT-25 Operation Manual

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M-13-10
REV. A
JANUARY 2014
O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L
GPT-25, GPT-3, GPT-4, GPT-5; GPTWR-25, GPTWR-3, GPTWR-4
& GPTWR-5
© MAXON Lift Corp. 2014

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  • Page 1 M-13-10 REV. A JANUARY 2014 O P E R AT I O N M A N U A L GPT-25, GPT-3, GPT-4, GPT-5; GPTWR-25, GPTWR-3, GPTWR-4 & GPTWR-5 © MAXON Lift Corp. 2014...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS ................4 LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY ............ 5 RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS ....6 DECALS (GPT MODELS) ............8 DECALS (GPTWR MODELS) ..........10 FORKLIFT ADVISORY ............12 ROADSIDE OPERATION ADVISORY ........13 OPERATION ................14 USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) ........22...

  • Page 4: Warnings

    Maxon’s website at www.maxonlift.com. 2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgates, which is 2500 lbs. for the GPT-25 & GPTWR-25, 3000 lbs. for the GPT-3 & GPTWR-3, 4000 lbs. for the GPT-4 & GPTWR-4, & 5000 lbs. for the GPT-5 &...

  • Page 5: Liftgate Terminology

    LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY LICENSE PLATE EXTENSION PLATE BRACKET CONTROL (GPT MODEL SWITCH SHOWN) DUAL PLATFORM STEP OPENER BUMPER LIFT CYLINDER PARALLEL MAIN FRAME TORSION PLATFORM SPRING WEDGE FLIPOVER LIFT ARM PUMP ASSY (COVER IS SHOWN)

  • Page 6: Recommended Daily Operation Checks

    RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS NOTE: Before you check the Liftgate, park vehicle on fl at ground and set the parking brake. NOTE: If any of the following operation checks reveal a need to service or repair Liftgate, do not operate the Liftgate until a qualifi...
  • Page 7 † With the platform unfolded EXTENSION and raised to bed level, PLATE (REF) check if the outboard VEHICLE OUTBOARD EDGE edge of platform is level FLOOR (REF) 0” (LEVEL) - 1” MAX. or rises up to 1” above bed level (YES illustra- tion).

  • Page 8: Decals (Gpt Models)

    DECALS (GPT MODELS) NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt or corrosion where decals are attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals. DECAL “H” (2 PLACES) STOW WARNING DECAL P/N 282847-02 DECAL “F” DECAL “E” DECAL “B” DECAL “D” PAINT DECAL P/N 267338-01 DECAL “C”...
  • Page 9 (See TABLE 9-1) DECAL SHEET FIG. 9-1 MODEL DECAL SHEET P/N DECAL “B” GPT-25 282848-01 2500 POUNDS GPT-3 282848-02 3000 POUNDS GPT-4 282848-03 4000 POUNDS GPT-5 282848-04 5000 POUNDS DECAL SHEET TABLE 9-1...

  • Page 10: Decals (Gptwr Models)

    DECALS (GPTWR MODELS) NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt or corrosion where decals are attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals. STOW WARNING DECAL PAINT DECAL P/N 282847-02 P/N 267338-01 DECAL “C” DECAL “E” DECAL “B” DECAL “D” DECAL “H”...
  • Page 11 DECAL SHEET FIG. 11-1 MODEL DECAL SHEET P/N DECAL “B” GPTWR-25 282849-03 2500 POUNDS GPTWR-3 282849-01 3000 POUNDS GPTWR-4 282849-04 4000 POUNDS GPTWR-5 282849-05 5000 POUNDS DECAL SHEET TABLE 11-1...

  • Page 12: Forklift Advisory

    FORKLIFT ADVISORY WARNING Keep forklift OFF of platform. FIG. 12-1...

  • Page 13: Roadside Operation Advisory

    & vehicle. Making the loading area more visible to passing traffi c can help reduce the chance of injury and damage. NOTE: MAXON recommends placing at least 2 traffi c cones on the traffi c side of the platform loading area as illustrated below. Remove cones after platform is stowed and before moving the vehicle.

  • Page 14: Operation

    OPERATION NOTE: On vehicles equipped with the GPTWR, see the manufacturer’s instructions to use walk ramp. Follow all the WARNINGS & CAUTIONS that apply to the walk ramp. TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH WALK RAMP & GPTWR LIFTGATE (LIFTGATE SHOWN STOWED & RAMP SHOWN DEPLOYED) FIG.
  • Page 15 1. Standing to the side of platform (FIG. 15-1A), pressurize hydraulic sys- tem by pushing the toggle FIG. 15-1B switch to UP position for 2 seconds FIG. 15-1B. FIG. 15-1A WARNING Never operate control switch while unfolding platform. 2. Lower the platform until it touches the ground.
  • Page 16 OPERATION - Continued 3. Unfold the fl ipover (FIG. 16-1). FLIPOVER UNFOLDING FLIPOVER FIG. 16-1 NOTE: While operating the Liftgate, release the toggle switch to stop the platform. 4. Raise the platform (FIG. 16-2A) by pushing the toggle switch to the UP position (FIG.
  • Page 17 WARNING A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed the lifting capacity of the Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond the inboard edge of the platform. 5.
  • Page 18 OPERATION - Continued WARNING Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from platform and cause serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always push the load out on the platform. 7. Load the platform at bed level as follows.
  • Page 19 WARNING Never move the vehicle unless the Liftgate is properly stowed. 9. Before moving the vehicle, prepare the Liftgate as follows. Make sure load is removed from platform. If the platform is at bed height, push the toggle switch to the DOWN position as shown in FIG.
  • Page 20 OPERATION - Continued WARNING Keep hands clear of the platform support when folding fl ipover. NOTE: Before folding fl ipover, make sure cart stops are stowed (if equipped). 11. Fold the fl ipover (FIG. 20-1). FLIPOVER UNFOLDING PLATFORM FIG. 20-1 WARNING Keep hands clear of the extension plate when folding the plat- form under the extension plate.
  • Page 21 CAUTION Stow Liftgate under hydraulic pressure. 13. Raise the Liftgate by push- ing the toggle switch to the UP position (FIG. 21- 1B). Wait a second before FIG. 21-1B releasing toggle switch after Liftgate is raised all the way (FIG. 21-1A). CORRECTLY STOWED LIFTGATE FIG.

  • Page 22: Using Cart Stops (If Equipped)

    USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION To prevent injuries caused by tripping and falling, make sure cart stops are closed before walking on and off outboard end of platform. NOTE: Some Liftgates are equipped with single or dual cart stops. Cart stops prevent loaded carts from rolling off outboard end of platform.
  • Page 23 NOTE: Cart stops are opened by pushing on the hook PUSH TO OPEN (FIG. 23-1B). 2. Open cart stops (FIGS. 23-1A and 23-1B). Next, position cart and stand in the footprint area as shown in FIG. 23-1A. HOOK OPENING CART STOPS (RH SIDE OF FLIP OVER) FIG.
  • Page 24 USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) - Continued WARNING Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always push the load out on the platform. 4. When loading the platform INBOARD at bed level, make sure EDGE...

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