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Palfinger ILUK 33 Owner's Manual

Palfinger ILUK 33 Owner's Manual

3300/4400/5500/6000 lbs. capacity
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OWNER'S MANUAL
ILUK 33, 3300 lbs. Capacity
ILUK 44, 4400 lbs. Capacity
ILUK 55, 5500 lbs. Capacity
ILUK 60, 6000 lbs. Capacity
06/18

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  • Page 1 OWNER’S MANUAL ILUK 33, 3300 lbs. Capacity ILUK 44, 4400 lbs. Capacity ILUK 55, 5500 lbs. Capacity ILUK 60, 6000 lbs. Capacity 06/18...
  • 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 Parts Order liftgateparts@palfinger.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    General Information ...................... 7 Safety Information ........................9 General View of Liftgate ......................11 ILUK 33/44/55/60 General Overview for Trailers ............11 ILUK 33/44/55/60 General Overview for Trucks ............12 Maximum Load and Placing of Load on Platform ..............13 Operation of Liftgate ........................
  • Page 4 Repairs ......................... 42 Warranty ............................ 42 Contact Address ........................43 Company Information: Company Name: Advisor Name: Vehicle Year Make & Model: Liftgate Information: Liftgate Serial Number: Liftgate Model Number: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Thank you for choosing Palfinger Liftgates. Rev.1.5...

  • Page 5: Manual Updates

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Manual Updates Revision Description  Reformatted manual to standard format. v1.5  Revised Liftgate Operiational Instructions.  Updated Electrical Schematic. Rev.1.5...

  • Page 6: Important Notes

    2.2 Important Notes This PALFINGER Liftgate is an electro-hydraulically driven lift gate, designed to be stored underneath the truck or trailer for ultimate dock loading as well as offering up to seven foot platform.

  • Page 7: General Information

    2-button hand held remote control is also supplied with the lift. Foot controls are standard (except for the ILUK 33), which enables the operator to handle the cargo and operate the lift by foot. A variety of different products can be purchased with the PALFINGER Liftgate as well.
  • Page 8 As an elevating work platform  To push loads  To carry people (Only the operator may travel on the platform)  To clear snow Please read through the operational and technical description of this PALFINGER Liftgate. Thank you for choosing PALFINGER Liftgates. Rev.1.5...

  • Page 9: Safety Information

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Safety Information This manual follows the Guidelines set forth in ANSI X535.4-2007 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 10 PALFINGER Liftgates by fax (562) 924-8318, or on the internet- www.PALFINGER.com If you are facing any problems or are in need of repair, contact PALFINGER Liftgates for information regarding experienced and trained Authorized Service Center in your area. Replacement manuals are available to download at www.palfinger.com.

  • Page 11: General View Of Liftgate

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 General View of Liftgate ILUK 33/44/55/60 General Overview for Trailers Rapid Mount Bolt-On (RMB) Tray (3",5",8" or 10"H) Push Pull Cylinders Bracket Slider Rails Rapid Mount Bolt-On (RMB) Tray (3",5",8" or 10"H) Push/Pull Cylinders w/Tray Slide...

  • Page 12: Iluk 33/44/55/60 General Overview For Trucks

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 ILUK 33/44/55/60 General Overview for Trucks Slider Mounting Rails Brackets Push Pull w/Hardware Cylinders Bracket Slide Rail Stops Wire Management Bar w/Rings Slide Rail Control Box Stops w/Mount Brackets Push/Pull Cylinders w/Tray Tilt Cylinders Mount Lift...

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

    Maximum Load and Placing of Load on Platform Every Palfinger Liftgate is 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 the rear of the bed extension out to the platform.

  • Page 14: Operation Of Liftgate

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Operation of Liftgate Operation with Control Box Always stand clear of platform area when operating the liftgate. To Open Liftgate 1. Power on the liftgate by switching the ON/OFF switch ON. ON/OFF switch location for a truck is located in the cab, for a trailer it will be located on the control box.
  • Page 15 Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 4. Use the strap handle on the tip to manually open the platform tip. Strap Handle Floor Sill Crossmembers Longsill Wooden Spacer(s) Chassis 5. Use the Lift Up switch to raise the platform up to bed level until the liftarms are in contact with the liftarm upstops.
  • Page 16 Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 7. Use the Lift Down switch to lower the platform until the ground rollers on the platform reach the ground. NOTE: Maintaining the Lift Down switch down will cause the platform to tilt down. Rev.1.5...
  • Page 17 Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 To Store Liftgate 1. Use the Lift Up switch to raise the platform parallel to the ground. 2. Use the Lift Up switch to raise the platform approximately 10“ from the ground. Fold the tip manaully using the strap and secure the tip to the main with same strap.
  • Page 18 Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 4. Use the Lift Up switch to raise the platform up to the platform bumpers Floor Sill Tilt Crossmembers Longsill Wooden Spacer(s) Chassis Slide Lift 5. Turn liftgate OFF. ILUK / ILU Tilt • To operate this liftgate read and understand the operating decals and manuals.

  • Page 19: Hand Held Remote Control

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Hand Held Remote Control Reminder: Do not store remote inside refrigerated vehicles. Control will be damaged. 1. Lowering Down Press and hold the black button to lower platform. 2. Lifting Up Press and hold the white button to raise platform.

  • Page 20: Aluminum Platform Cart Stop Operation (Optional)

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Aluminum Platform Cart Stop Operation (Optional) 1. Push the cart stop latch out toward the curb side. The cart stop will spring open automatically once the latch has been moved from its original position. 2. To close the cart stops, push the cart stop latch inward towards the street side. After the latch is in place close each cart stop by pushing each stop down.

  • Page 21: Foot Controls Operation (Optional)

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Foot Controls Operation (Optional) Lower Platform: Step on the front foot control and hold, wait three seconds before stepping on the rear foot control. For auto tilt, stay on the switches until the platform starts tilting.

  • Page 22: 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 Liftgates is to maintain it through preventive care.

  • Page 23: Lubrication

    ILUK 33/44/55/60 Lubrication Properly lubricated, the ILUK PALFINGER Liftgate will ensure longevity. Therefore, lubricate the lift at the same time as the truck/trailer. Grease more frequently if the liftgate is heavily used. The liftgate should be greased every 500 cycles (depending on use – estimated every 3 month).

  • Page 24: Checking And Changing The Oil

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 7.3 Checking and Changing the Oil To check fluid: To begin, lower gate to ground and tilt platform down. Remove the cover from the Hydraulic Power Unit enclosure. The cover is hinged and opens to right.

  • Page 25: Decal Placement And Inspection

    This is typically a combination of decals on the liftgate and truck/trailer body. Important: Never remove or paint over any decal. If any decals below require replacement contact Palfinger Liftgates for replacements. Decal Kit Decal Qty.
  • Page 26 Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 ILUK / ILU ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Tilt PROTECTED BY BEFORE OPERATING LIFT, BE SURE YOU UNDERSTAND: RESETTABLE CIRCUIT • To operate this liftgate read and understand the BREAKER operating decals and manuals. 1. Improper operation of this lift gate can result in serious personal injury. Do...

  • Page 27: Quick Check List

    12. When performing 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 28: Troubleshooting

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Troubleshooting Dangerous injuries are possible from tools short circuiting main battery connections. Every time you are finished troubleshooting, close the rubber cover on the curbside of the mount frame. REINSTALL THE METAL CLAMP ON THE RUBBER COVER WHEN FINISHED.
  • Page 29 Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 2. Check the circuit breaker at the main batteries. Every truck has a circuit breaker on top of the main batteries or if you have an auxiliary battery kit as shown in the illustration below. If circuit breaker reset tab is exposed, push the tab back in as shown.
  • Page 30 Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 4. Check the fuse at the batteries. Check for burned fuse and replace with the same amperage fuse. DO NOT use higher amperage fuse. Fuse Holders Replace fuse when metal bridge is broken Hydraulic Power Unit...

  • Page 31: On-Off Switch Is On, But All Functions Are Dead

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 8.1.2 ON-OFF Switch is On, But All Functions are Dead Possible Malfunctions:  1. Short in hand held remote or its wiring. Unplug hand controls.  2. Short in Control box wiring. Remove Plug J-30 (Reference Electrical Schematic to location Plug J-30).

  • Page 32: Electrical Wiring - Batteries - Truck/Trailer

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Electrical Wiring – Batteries – Truck/Trailer *Resettable Circuit Breaker: 150 Amp Min. Replace with same amperage breaker when necessary. Ground: For optimal grounding, ground all batteries and power units to the body side rails of the vehicle.

  • Page 33: Electrical System Codes

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 8.3 Electrical System Codes Solution 1: Code: Description: Reason: Solution 2: Solution 3: Solution 4: System OK / System OK / Control System: OFF System OK / Control System: OFF Control System: OFF System OK /...

  • Page 34: Connector Overview

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 8.4 Connector Overview Port Number Port Designation Power Pack J1-A Valve Not Used Warning Lights & Foot Controls on Platform Valves On/Off Switch Control Box Hand Held Remote Not Used J41-A B-13 Sensor J41-B Not Used...

  • Page 35: Cross Test On Single Pole Plug Charge System

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 8.5 Cross Test on Single Pole Plug Charge System Testing of full system using a battery load tester. Start with testing each individual battery on both tractor and trailer before proceeding to check the system: A. 12V lead from tractor coil cord B.

  • Page 36: Electrical Schematic

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 8.6 Electrical Schematic Rev.1.5...

  • Page 37: Hydraulic Schematics

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Hydraulic Schematics Functions: Lift: M+S1+S2 Lower: S1+S2+S5+S11 Tilt Up: M+S5 Tilt Down: S3+S4 Slide Out: M+S8 Slide In: M+S7 S1, S2 on lift cylinder and S7, S8 on push pull valve block are double acting release valves:...

  • Page 38: Functional Description Of Hydrualics When Operating

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Functional Description of Hydrualics When Operating The following operating functions are relating to Section 8.6. Please use the schematic to understand the specific functionality of the ILUK liftgate. 8.8.1 Slide Out Function  As soon as the Motor starts to run, valve S8 is energized.

  • Page 39: Lift Up Function

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 8.8.4 Lift Up Function  Motor starts running and double locking release valves S1 and S2 are energized.  The pressure is on input “A” at the valve block. The oil passes the S11 valve and sets pressure on exit “AH”.

  • Page 40: Iluk Push Pull Valving

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 ILUK Push Pull Valving Rev.1.5...
  • Page 41 Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Technical Data Torque Specifications Imperial Fasteners Fastener Grade 2 Grade 5 Grade 8 Size Torque (ft-lbs) Torque (ft-lbs) Torque (ft-lbs) Coarse Fine Coarse Fine Coarse Fine ¼” 5/16” 3/8” 7/16” ½” 9/16” 5/8” ¾” 7/8” 1”...

  • Page 42: Needed Information For Ordering Spare Parts And Repairs

    Designation and number marked on the individual component (if available). 10.2 Repairs Parts sent to Palfinger Liftgates to repair must be accompanied by a letter (in separate cover) giving details and scope of the repairs required. Warranty Palfinger Liftgates provides warranty as part of its conditions of delivery. Spare part deliveries are first of all billed.

  • Page 43: Contact Address

    Owner’s Manual ILUK 33/44/55/60 Contact Address 15939 Piuma Ave Cerritos, CA 90703 Phone: (562)-924-8218 Fax: (562)-924-8318 E-mail (parts order): liftgateparts@palfinger.com 572 Whitehead Road Trenton, NJ 08619 Phone: (609)-587-4200 Fax: (609)-587-4201 E-mail (parts order): liftgateparts@palfinger.com Rev.1.5...

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