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Anthony Liftgates TuckUnder AST-3000 Maintenance Manual

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MAINTENANCE MANUAL
For Serial Number XXXXXX and Greater
MADE IN THE USA

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  • Page 1 AST-L • • AST-PLUS MAINTENANCE MANUAL MODELS AST-1500 AST-2000 AST-2500 AST-3000 AST-3500 AST-L-1800 AST-L-2500 AST-PLUS-2500 AST-PLUS-3000 For Serial Number XXXXXX and Greater MADE IN THE USA Quality, Reliability, Customer Service...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1. General Information ......4 5. Decals ........16 1.1 Introduction .

  • Page 4: General Information

    It is the duty of the installer to make sure these guards are installed to complete the installation process. Anthony Liftgates offers a bolt-on bumper, which will meet the requirements of this standard. Each truck manufacturer’s recommendations should also be consulted for compliance.

  • Page 5: Registration

    If any deviation is deemed necessary, written permission must be obtained from Anthony Liftgates. 2. Safety 2.1 Safety is Your Responsibility Safety Signal Words It is the responsibility of the maintenance personell to understand proper operating procedures.

  • Page 6: Information

    2.2 Safety Icons Nomenclature This manual and the equipment have numerous safety icons. These safety icons provide important operating instructions, which alert you to potential personal injury hazards. 2.2.1 Personal Protection/ OEM parts Adequate ventilation Important Information Read the manual Damaged safety sign Crush hazard Eye protection...

  • Page 7: Equipment / Tools / Parts

    Anthony Liftgates will not platform. Always stand away from the edge. When on accept responsibility for damages as a result of using the ground, always stand clear of the liftgate when it unapproved parts.

  • Page 8: Welding Or Grinding Galvanized Or Stainless Steel Material

    2.4 Welding or Grinding Galvanized or Exposure to zinc oxide fumes causes a flu-like illness called metal fume fever. Stainless Steel Material Symptoms include headache, fever, chills, 2.4.1 Galvanized Metal muscle aches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and tiredness. CAUTION There are no long-term health effects. Metal fume fever typically begins about four hours after Follow all OSHA and other workplace safety standards exposure, and full recovery occurs within 48...
  • Page 9 3.2 Gravity-Down Power Unit Nomenclature Hydraulic Cylinder Fill Port and Breather Breather Tube Reservoir Flow Control Valve Motor Start Solenoid Power Up Power Up (Raising Valve) High-Pressure Cartridge Hose and Solenoid (GREEN wire) Power Cord w/ 200 Amp Fuse Adjustable Relief Valve Pump (WHITE wire)

  • Page 10: Maintenance

    If they are not readable, they should be pivot points. replaced. Decals may be obtained free of charge from Anthony Liftgates, Inc. 1. Make sure the liftgate operates freely and smoothly throughout its entire range of movement. 11. Oil the roller of the wheel arm and make sure it spins freely.

  • Page 11: Platform Adjustment

    4. If the platform does not align with the floor extension, position. If the outboard end of the platform is sagging, contact Anthony Liftgates for a solution to correct the add shims as described below. Shimming is a normal problem.

  • Page 12: Checking Motor Start Solenoid And Power

    4.6 Checking Motor Start Solenoid and Power 4.8 Checking Lowering Valve Cartridge and Cut-off Solenoid Solenoid 1. Place the liftgate on the ground in the open position. 2. Place a steel screwdriver over the top of the lowering valve solenoid. Motor start solenoid.

  • Page 13: Solenoid Valve Screen

    4.9 Solenoid Valve Screen 4.11 Checking Cylinder Piston Seals (drifting - caused by seal leakage) Gravity Down Models 1. Remove the breather hose (gravity down models only). 2. Completely raise the liftgate and hold the switch in the “UP” position while checking for oil flowing out of the cylinder’s breather port.

  • Page 14: Checking Flow Control Valve

    4.14 Checking Control Switch Fuse Do not stand or work in WARNING the platform’s work area If the control switch is not operating the liftgate, check the while operating in-line fuse located on the control cable inside the power liftgate. Place the pressure gauge so it can be read unit box.

  • Page 15: Reattach Control Unit Wires To Appropriate

    Use only Dexron VI, Dexron III, or NOTICE Hyken Glacial Blue hydraulic fluid in the power unit reservoir. For cold weather operation, we recommend Hyken Glacial Blue. If an emergency situation occurs, any anti-wear hydraulic fluid can be used, but the system should be flushed and the fluid changed as soon as reasonably possible.
  • Page 16 5. Decals 5.1 Installing Decals To prevent possible SAFETY injuries due to improper INSTRUCTIONS operation, make sure all decals are attached to the liftgate and truck and are legible. 1. Attach decals 4, 6, 8, 9, and 10 to the truck body, as shown.
  • Page 17 1 — A-131017 4 — A-131115 WARNING PERSONAL INJURY HAZARD Operation may require user to stand on platform. To prevent injury or death of operators or bystanders: Read and follow operator/owner manual for safety, • operation, inspection, and maintenance instructions. Do not place unstable or unsafe loads on platform.
  • Page 18 7 — A-150601 Make sure CAUTION proper “MAXIMUM CAPACITY” decal is placed on the truck for the appropriate lifting capacity of the liftgate being installed. Do not put a higher rated decal on a liftgate with a lower capacity; this could result in liftgate damage or possibly personal injury.
  • Page 19 ttached to power cable) — A-131036 (a ttached to control cable) — A-131001 (a 10 AMP FUSE & HOLDER Protects against dead shorts in this "control circuit". If blown, pull "fuse holder cap", replace fuse, replace "cap". If fuse continues to blow, contact a qualified mechanic, "control circuit"...
  • Page 20 6. Welding Stainless Steel to Galvanized If the installation requires welding galvanized steel parts 6.2 General Guidelines to stainless steel, special procedures must be followed 1. Welders should position themselves upwind of the air to ensure the safety of the welder and the integrity of the flow that removes the fumes, so that fumes and dust welds.
  • Page 21 7. Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Motor does not run when Cab cut-off switch. Turn switch to ON position. control switch is activated. Dead battery. Make sure battery is fully charged. Check for loose or corroded battery connections.
  • Page 22 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Motor runs, but liftgate will not open or Structural damage. Check clearance Fix damage. Replace worn parts. lower to the ground. between platform and dock bumpers. Latch pin. Slide the latch pin to the open position. Lowering valve solenoid.
  • Page 23 Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Platform lowers extremely slow. Low oil level on power down models. Fill reservoir. “4.1 Monthly Inspection” on page 10. Improper oil in hydraulic reservoir. See Monthly Inspection. “4.1 Monthly Inspection” on page 10. Bushing wear where lift arms connect to Replace bushings.
  • Page 24 AST-L • • AST-PLUS ANTHONY LIFTGATES, INC. 1037 W. HOWARD ST. • P.O. BOX 615 PONTIAC, IL 61764-0615 PH: 815-842-3383 FAX: 815-844-3612 TOLL FREE: 800-482-0003 WWW.ANTHONYLIFTGATES.COM Form No. L-101A-MM Este manual en español también está disponsible en nuestro sitio Web.

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