Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Table of Contents Manual Updates ........................5 Safety Information ........................6 General Safety ......................7 Important Information ......................8 Improper Useage ......................9 General View of Liftgate ......................10 ILP Liftgate Overview ....................10 Maximum Load and Placing of Load on Platform ..............11 Operation of Liftgate ........................
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ILP 25/33 Warranty ............................ 34 Contact Address ........................35 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.1.4...
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 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.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 General Safety 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 safety throughout the operation.
The liftgate is operated from a standard toggle switch. A hand held remote control is optional with up and down functions. A variety of different control options can be purchased with the Palfinger Liftgates product. The valves do not prevent overloading of the platform when lowering or tilting down.
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- www.palfinger.com...
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 General View of Liftgate ILP Liftgate Overview Bed Extension Hydraulic Power Bolt-On Platform Unit Mount Plates Roll Off Wheels Single Action or Double Action Lift Cylinders Springs* Load Center of Gravity Hydraulic Mount Power Unit Frame Liftarm Parallel Arm Cart Stops...
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, Fig.2.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Operation of Liftgate Operation by Toggle Switch/Hand Held Remote Control 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, Fig.3, for a trailer it will be located on the dock bumper strut, Fig.4.
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Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 4. Use the handle on the main to manually pull the platform away from the wheels down to the ground, Fig.9. Unhook the safety chain/strap on the side of the platform that secures the main section to the tip.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Hand Held Remote Control (Optional) 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. 3.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Cart Stops Operation (Optional) Aluminum Platform Cart Stops 1. Push the cart stop latch out toward the curb side, Fig.14. The cart stop will spring open automatically once the latch has been moved from its original position, Fig.15. 2.
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Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Steel Platform Cart Stops 1. Each cart stop is equipped with a retaining latch. Push each latch inward to open the cart stop, Fig.17. The cart stop will automatically spring open once the latch has been pushed, Fig.18. 2.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Preventive Maintenance and Quick Check The ILP needs preventive maintenance to perform at its fullest capability. Lubricate and inspect regularly. Also, check hoses, cables, controls, etc. and make sure these components are not damaged. REPAIR OR REPLACE FAULTY PARTS IMMEDIATELY Maintenance and Care The following “inspection and maintenance”...
ILP 25/33 Lubrication Properly lubricated, the ILP series Palfinger Liftgates will ensure longevity. Lubricate the liftgate at the same time as the truck/trailer. Grease more frequently if the liftgate is frequently used. The liftgate should be greased every 500 cycles (depending on use – estimated every 3 month).
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 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 level of the oil should be 1“ from the top of the oil reservoir when the platform is tilted down at ground level.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 7.3.1 Recommended Hydraulic Fluids Table All ILP liftgates are equipped with Hydrex MV Arctic 15 hydraulic fluid from factory. Hydraulic Fluid Installed From Factory Property HYDREX MV ARCTIC 15 Start Up Temperature <50°C / -58°F Operating Temperature -45°C to +23°C / -49°F to 73°F Pour Point -57°C / -71°F...
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.
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Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Decal - A Decal - B Decal - C Decal - E Decal - F Decal - D Decal - G Decal – I Decal - H Decal – J Driver Side Curb Side Rev.1.4...
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.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Liftgate will not power on. 1. Check the shut off switch. Turn ON the ON/OFF switch located inside the vehicles cab (Truck) or on the dock bumper strut (Trailer). Strut Toggle Switch ON/OFF Switch Rocker Switch Location for Trucks ON/OFF Switch Location for Trailers...
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Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 3. Are the vehicle batteries charged? Check batteries and the truck/trailer charging system. Start truck and run engine in fast idle for charging the batteries. If liftgate starts working, recharge and load test batteries. Measure battery voltages: Flooded Batteries = 12.6V;...
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Liftgate does not Lower Down Visually check the valves at cylinders for mechanical damage such as bent or broken valves. Remove the cover at the hydraulic power unit and unplug the black cable (#2) with the inline fuse. Unplug cable #6 from toggle switch to both the two wire release valve harnesses.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Liftgate does not Lift Up Visually check the valves at cylinders for mechanical damage such as bent or broken valves. 2. Jump female end of cable #2 to small small positive connector on motor solenoid Do NOT stay between platform and truck body, gate will raise up 3.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 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. NOTICE: DO NOT attempt to jump in-line fuses with other objects other than the specified fuse.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 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.
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Hydraulic Schematics (Gravity Down) S1 & S2 - Release Valve for Lowering R1 & R2 - Flow Restrictor for limiting lower speed. Raise = M Lower = S1+S2 Lift Cylinder Lift Cylinder Pump Unit "A" "A" Pump Unit M-3441-0104 Pilot to Close Check Valve...
Owner’s Manual ILP 25/33 Hydraulic Schematics (Power Down) S1 & S2 - Release Valve for Lowering R1 & R2 - Flow Restrictor for limiting lower speed. S5 - Shift Valve is activated upon LOWER function only. Pilot to close check valve is NOT used on Power Down. Raise = M Power Down = M + S1&2 + S5 Lift Cylinder...
Designation and number of the spare part in accordance with the spare parts list. Designation and number marked on the individual component (if available). 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.
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