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Palfinger MiniFix 1100 Owner's Manual

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OWNER'S MANUAL
MiniFix, 1100 lbs. Capacity
MiniFix, 1320 lbs. Capacity
12/18

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL MiniFix, 1100 lbs. Capacity MiniFix, 1320 lbs. Capacity 12/18...
  • Page 2 Copyright © 2018 Palfinger Liftgates LLC. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Visit www.palfinger.com for up to date information and notifications. If you received this product with damaged or missing parts, contact Palfinger Liftgates at (888) 774-5844 15939 Piuma Ave.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Table of Contents Manual Update .......................... 5 Safety Information ........................6 Important Notes ........................7 Attention ........................7 Important Notes ......................7 General Information ...................... 8 Improper Useage ......................9 Important Information ......................10 General View of Liftgate ......................12 Maximum Load and Placing of Load of Platform: ..............
  • Page 4 Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 10.3.3 Connector Overview ..................32 10.3.4 Hydrualic Schematic ..................33 Decal Placement ........................34 Required Information for Ordering Spare Parts and Repairs ..........36 12.1 Ordering Spare Parts ....................36 12.2 Repairs ......................... 36 Warranty ............................ 37 Contact Address ........................

  • Page 5: Manual Update

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Manual Update Revision Description  v1.2 Reformatted manual.  v1.3 Updated pictorals throughout the manual to reflect current product. Rev. 1.3 - 5 -...

  • Page 6: Safety Information

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Safety Information This manual follows the Guidelines set forth in “ANSI Z535.4-2007” for alerting you to possible hazards and their potential severity. ! DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Important Notes

    Please contact your nearest PALFINGER Liftgates distributor or PALFINGER Liftgates in California or New Jersey for assistance if you have questions regarding installation, operation or maintenance.

  • Page 8: General Information

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 General Information REMEMBER! It is the fleet manager’s responsibility to educate the operator on the liftgate and its intended use. The operator’s attention should be drawn to the permitted load limits and an understanding of the operation to ensure the safety throughout the operation.

  • Page 9: Improper Useage

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Improper Useage Some examples of improper use of the liftgate may include, but are not limited to:  Using the liftgate as an elevating work platform.  Using the liftgate to push, pull, or low load or other objects.

  • Page 10: Important Information

    Trailer applications have an on/off switch near the rear curb side corner post. The liftgate is operated from a push buttons switch. A hand held remote control is standard with up and down functions. A variety of different control options can be purchased with the PALFINGER Liftgates product.
  • Page 11 2) Ask your employer or lessor; 3) Call your Palfinger Liftgates Authorized Service Center for assistance. 4) Call Palfinger Liftgates for assistance in the USA at 888-774-5844. You can also contact Palfinger Liftgates by fax (562) 924-8318 or on the internet at www.palfinger.com...

  • Page 12: General View Of Liftgate

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 General View of Liftgate Power Pack (Pump and Motor Enclosure) Mount Tube Foot Controls Lift (Optional) Cylinder Tilt Cylinder Liftarms Parallel Platform Cart Stops Warning Lights (Optional) Control Board Cover Control Board (PCB) Power Pack (Pump and Motor Enclosure) Rev.

  • Page 13: Maximum Load And Placing Of Load Of Platform

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Maximum Load and Placing of Load of Platform: All liftgates are rated up to a maximum load. The point of maximum load is rated at a defined distance. The center point of maximum load is at 24” from start of vehicle body, as shown below.

  • Page 14: Operating Liftgate

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Operating Liftgate Always observe the platforms operating range when opening. Do not stand in the platforms swiveling range as it can lead to serious injuries. Operating instructions below are described for Horizontal mounted buttons. If buttons have been installed vertically, follow the Vertical Mounted button operations.
  • Page 15 Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 3. To lower the platform, press and hold the BOTTOM button. Keep pressing the BOTTOM button to have the platform tilt down. Vertical Buttons Horizontal Buttons Bottom Button Bottom Button 4. The platform is ready to load. Center the load at 24” from the end of the vehicle body. Press and hold the RIGHT and BOTTOM buttons simultaneously to the raise platform to a horizontal position.

  • Page 16: Operation By Hand Held Remote Control

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 7.1.2 Operation by Hand Held Remote Control The Hand Held Remote Control allows you to lower the gate down and lift it up. It has no tilting function. 1. Lifting Up: Push button number 1 2. Lowering Down: Push button number 2 7.1.3...

  • Page 17: Operation By Push Wireless Hand Held Remote

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 7.1.4 Operation by Push Wireless Hand Held Remote 1. Power the remote by using the ON/OF switch on the rear of the control. 2. Each function has a separate button. Functions are displaced as below 3. After finishing using the gate, switch the power off on the remote.

  • Page 18: Cart Stops Opertation

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Cart Stops Opertation Steps: 1. Step on the knurled wheel on right side of the platform. Put weight on the foot that’s stepping on the knurled wheel and slide the foot back towards the tip of the platform. This will cause the cart stop to spring open. Make sure nothing is on top of the cart stop to prevent it from opening.

  • Page 19: Preventive Maintenance And Quick Check

    The following “inspection and maintenance” should be performed at the recommended intervals depending on operation and amount of cycles or at the time when the unit shows any signs of damage or abuse. Remember that the secret to a long life of your PALFINGER Liftgate is to maintain it through preventive care.

  • Page 20: Lubrication

    MiniFix 1100/1320 Lubrication Properly lubricated, the PALFINGER Liftgates Minifix liftgate will ensure longevity. Therefore, lubricate the lift at the same time as the truck. Grease more frequently if the liftgate is heavily used. The liftgate should be greased every 1200 cycles (depending on use – estimated every 3 month).

  • Page 21: Checking And Changing Oil

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Checking and Changing Oil Check the quality of hydraulic fluid. If bad, take the following steps to change the oil. Checking Oil: 1. Lower gate to ground and tilt platform down. Open the power pack, so you can reach the oil filler cap.

  • Page 22: Quick Check List

    12. When doing daily checks and you find any kind of damage that can make the use of the liftgate dangerous, it must be repaired before using. All repairs should be made by an authorized technician. Use only original spare parts. If in doubt contact your PALFINGER Liftgates distributor or call PALFINGER Liftgates directly.
  • Page 23 Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 NOTES Rev. 1.3 - 23 -...

  • Page 24: Troubleshooting

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Troubleshooting ATTENTION: Serious injuries and damages are possible from tools short circuiting main battery connections. Please check the following points before looking for faults:  Please change oil after working on hydraulic unit (removal of valves, opening of cylinder etc.).
  • Page 25 Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 2. Check the circuit breaker at the main batteries. Every vehicle has a circuit breaker on top of the main battery and fuse. Check if circuit breaker reset arm is popped out, push it back in as shown on the decal ATG-BKR next to your breaker or on battery box lid.

  • Page 26: Activate Emergency Mode

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 7. Are there any damages on mechanical or electrical parts (such as damaged cables)? 10.1.2 Activate Emergency Mode When Emergency mode is activated, the liftgate sensors are bypassed and can help detect if the liftgate is not operating due to the sensor or something other than the sensors.

  • Page 27: Platform Tilts Down Before It Reaches The Ground

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 10.1.5 Platform tilts down before it reaches the ground  Adjust B-13 lift arm switch.  B-13 is not working  unplug J-41 (gate operates without sensor but loses auto-tilt). 8"-10" B-13 Sensor Lock Tab Lift Arm (Curb Side)

  • Page 28: Possible Cause & Remedy Of Liftgate Malfunction

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 10.2 Possible Cause & Remedy of Liftgate Malfunction FAULT POSSIBLE CAUSE REMEDY Red warning lights do not flash when 1. Control Device is defective 1. Replace starting up 2. PC-Board is defective 2. Replace Warning lights do not flash when 1.
  • Page 29 Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Platform does tilt very 1. Flow valve R5 or shuttle valve 1. Adjust or Replace unsteadily after reaching the ground jam or defective 2. Tilt angle switch B13 is adjusted 2. B13 Sensor is defective or its...

  • Page 30: Electrical And Hydraulic Schematic

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 10.3 Electrical and Hydraulic Schematic 10.3.1 Battery Wiring Diagram Wires #2 and #4 go to postitive (+) *In-Line Fuse Wires #2 and #4 go to postitive (+) Wires #1 and Gr/Yl go to ground (-) **Resettable...

  • Page 31: Electrical Schematic

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 10.3.2 Electrical Schematic Rev. 1.3 - 31 -...

  • Page 32: Connector Overview

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 10.3.3 Connector Overview B15 PLATFORM WARNING FOOT B13 LIFT ARM GROUND for PC BOARD LIGHTS CONTROL (green/yellow and black # 1) CAB CUT OFF SWITCH POWER PACK POSITIVE for PC BOARD (black #2 to 2 HAND...

  • Page 33: Hydrualic Schematic

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 10.3.4 Hydrualic Schematic Functions: S1 = Release Valve for lowering function S2 = Release Valve for tilt down function R1 = Flow Restrictor located inside hose adaptor on lift cylinder R2 = Flow Restrictor located inside hose adaptor on tilt cylinder...

  • Page 34: Decal Placement

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Decal Placement For operator’s safety, all decals appearing in “Decal Kit” must be in a conspicuous place on control side of liftgate to be read by operator. This is typically a combination of decals on the liftgate and truck body.
  • Page 35 Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Decal - C Decal - B Decal - A Decal - B Decal - E Decal - G Decal - F Decal - D Decal - K Decal - H Decal - J Rear of Vehicle...

  • Page 36: Required Information For Ordering Spare Parts And Repairs

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Required Information for Ordering Spare Parts and Repairs 12.1 Ordering Spare Parts In order to assure quick delivery of spare parts, please always state the following information when making orders: Liftgate model & serial number. Designation and number of the spare part in accordance with the spare parts list.

  • Page 37: Warranty

    MiniFix 1100/1320 Warranty PALFINGER Liftgates provides warranty as part of its conditions of delivery. Spare part deliveries are all billed. Palifinger Liftgates then issues credit for all or part of the invoiced sum, when Palifinger Liftgates has been able to determine that the warranty claim is justified as defined by its warranty conditions.

  • Page 38: Contact Address

    Owner’s Manual MiniFix 1100/1320 Contact Address 15939 Piuma Ave Cerritos, CA 90703 Phone: (562)-924-8218 Fax: (562)-924-8318 E-mail (parts order): liftgateparts@palfinger.com E-mail (technical support): technicalapplications@palfinger.com 572 Whitehead Road Trenton, NJ 08619 Phone: (609)-587-4200 Fax: (609)-587-4201 E-mail (parts order): liftgateparts@palfinger.com E-mail (technical support): technicalapplications@palfinger.com...

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