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Maxon DMD series Operation Manual

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M-16-39
JUNE 2018
© MAXON Lift Corp. 2018

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  • Page 1 To fi nd maintenance & parts information for your DMD Liftgate, go to www.maxonlift.com. Click the PRODUCTS, RAILIFT & DMD buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual in the PRODUCT DOCU- MENTATION window. For parts, click on the PARTS PORTAL, RAILIFT & DMD buttons. © MAXON Lift Corp. 2018...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WARNINGS ................5 LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY .............6 DECALS & PLATES ...............7 FORKLIFT ADVISORY ............9 OPERATION ................10 UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM ..........10 LOADING VEHICLE ..............14 LOWERING THE PLATFORM ..........14 POSITIONING LOAD ...............14 RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM ........15 UNLOADING VEHICLE ............16 LOWERING THE PLATFORM ..........16 RAISING THE PLATFORM ............16 POSITIONING LOAD ...............17 LOWERING &...
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  • Page 5: Warnings

    5. Comply with all attached instruction decals and warning decals. 6. Keep decals clean and legible. If decals are illegible or missing, have them replaced. Get free replacement decals from Maxon. 7. Never drive a forklift on the Liftgate platform.

  • Page 6: Liftgate Terminology

    LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY LH COLUMN RH COLUMN MAIN FRAME RUNNER PLATFORM...

  • Page 7: Decals & Plates

    DECALS & PLATES NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt, or corrosion where decals are attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals. DMD-22 ONLY CAPACITY DECAL P/N 220388-03 DECAL “F” OR “G” DMD-33 ONLY CAPACITY DECAL P/N 220388-02 DECAL “E” DECAL “D”...
  • Page 8 DECALS DECAL SHEET P/N 289192-01 WARNING DECAL WARNING DECAL P/N 298373-01 P/N 299274-01...

  • Page 9: Forklift Advisory

    FORKLIFT ADVISORY WARNING Keep forklift OFF of platform. FIG. 9-1 FIG. 9-2...

  • Page 10: Operation

    OPERATION UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM 1. Raise platform stop off transit hook (FIG. 10-1A) by pushing the outboard control switch to (UP) position (FIG. 10-1). PLATFORM TRANSIT HOOK PLATFORM STOP FIG. 10-1A OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (UP) FIG. 10-1...
  • Page 11 2. Rotate transit hook away from platform stop (FIG. 11-1A). Push outboard control switch DOWN (FIG. 11-1) to lower the platform slightly until platform stop clears transit hook. TRANSIT HOOK PLATFORM PLATFORM STOP FIG. 11-1A OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (DOWN) FIG. 11-1...
  • Page 12 UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM - Continued NOTE: If platform is equipped with hydraulic closer, do step 4. 3. For manual close Liftgate, push platform lock up to unlock the platform (FIG. 12-1A). Manually unfold platform (FIG. 12-1). Next, push platform lock down to lock PLATFORM platform (FIG.
  • Page 13 4. For Liftgate equipped with hydraulic closer, hold power closer switch (FIG. 15-1) and lower outboard control switch (DOWN) at the same time to unfold platform (FIG. 13-1). OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (DOWN) PLATFORM UNFOLDING PLATFORM POWER CLOSER (EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC CLOSER) SWITCH (UNFOLD) FIG.

  • Page 14: Loading Vehicle

    LOADING VEHICLE LOWERING THE PLATFORM Use outboard control switch to lower (DOWN) platform (FIG. 14-1). Release toggle switch when platform reaches the ground. OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (DOWN) FIG. 14-1 POSITIONING LOAD 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 lifting capacity of Liftgate.

  • Page 15: Raising & Unloading Platform

    RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM CAUTION A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it. To prevent possible injury, get on the platform before putting the ramp in retention position. 1. Use inboard control switch to raise (UP) platform from ground level to bed height (FIG.

  • Page 16: Unloading Vehicle

    UNLOADING VEHICLE LOWERING THE PLATFORM Use inboard control switch to lower (DOWN) platform (FIG. 16-1). Release toggle switch when platform reaches the ground. INBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (DOWN) FIG. 16-1 RAISING THE PLATFORM Use inboard control switch to raise (UP) platform (FIG. 16-2) from ground level to bed height.

  • Page 17: Positioning Load

    UNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued POSITIONING LOAD 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 lifting capacity of Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

  • Page 18: Lowering & Unloading Platform

    LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM WARNING Before lowering platform, make sure area surrounding platform is clear of people and objects. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform. 1. Use outboard control switch to lower (DOWN) platform to the ground (FIG.

  • Page 19: Stowing Platform

    STOWING PLATFORM NOTE: Ensure platform is stowed under hydraulic pressure. 1. Use outboard control switch to raise (UP) platform to comfortable height (12“ to 18”) above ground level (FIG. 19-1). OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (UP) FIG. 19-1 2. Fold and lock fl ipover (if equipped) (FIG.
  • Page 20 STOWING PLATFORM - Continued PLATFORM NOTE: If platform is LOCK equipped with hydraulic closer, do step 4. 3. Pull UP on platform lock (FIG. 20-1A) to unlock platform. Fold platform to stowed position (FIG. FIG. 20-1A 20-1). Push platform lock DOWN to lock platform (FIG.
  • Page 21 5. Use outboard control switch to raise (UP) platform (FIG. 21-1) to clear transit hooks (FIG. 21-1A). Final platform resting position is shown in FIG. 21-1B. TRANSIT HOOK PLATFORM FIG. 21-1A OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (UP) FIG. 21-1B RAISE PLATFORM FIG. 21-1...

  • Page 22: Using Standard Cart Stops (If Equipped)

    USING STANDARD 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 SHOOT 3. To open cart stops, push shoot BOLT bolt in direction shown in FIG. 23-1. CART STOP OPENING CART STOPS (RH VIEW OF FLIP OVER) FIG. 23-1 4. Open cart stops (FIGS. 23-1 and 23-2). Next, position cart and stand in the footprint area as shown in FIG.
  • Page 24 USING STANDARD 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. 6. When loading the platform at bed level, make sure cart stops are open (FIG.

  • Page 25: Using Retention Ramp (If Equipped)

    USING RETENTION RAMP (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION To prevent injuries caused by tripping and falling, make sure retention ramp is in the ramp position before walking on and off outboard end of platform. NOTE: Some Liftgates are equipped with a retention ramp. A reten- tion ramp, like a cart stop, prevents a load from rolling or slid- ing off outboard end of platform.
  • Page 26 USING RETENTION RAMP (IF EQUIPPED) - Continued CAUTION To prevent injuries, stay clear of the retention ramp path as it is moved to ramp position. Go to either side of the ramp and stay out of the way. NOTE: To unhook the retention ramp, stand at the RH side of fl...
  • Page 27 CAUTION RETENTION PULL To prevent injuries, stay clear of the retention ramp path as it is moved to ramp position. Go to either MOVING TO RETENTION POSITION side of the ramp and stay (RH VIEW OF FLIP OVER) out of the way. FIG.
  • Page 28 USING RETENTION RAMP (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 RETENTION INBOARD at bed level, make sure...
  • Page 29 6. To stow, rotate retention ramp to retention position and then to the STOWED fl at position on fl ipover as shown in FIG. 29-1. ROTATING RAMP TO STOWED POSITION (RH VIEW OF FLIPOVER) FIG. 29-1 CATCH RETENTION RAMP FLIPOVER STOWING THE RAMP (TOP VIEW OF FLIPOVER) FIG.

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