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Dhollandia DH-VO.20.K9 Operation Manual

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DH-VO* K9 column lifts
OPERATION MANUAL
Manufacturer:
DHOLLANDIA N.V.
Zoomstraat 9
9160 LOKEREN (Belgium)
Tel : +32 (0)9 349 06 92
Fax : +32 (0)9 349 09 77
e-mail : info@dhollandia.be
website : www.dhollandia.com
Read the manual in its entirety before operating the liftgate
Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and liftgate operator
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  • Page 1 9160 LOKEREN (Belgium) Tel : +32 (0)9 349 06 92 Fax : +32 (0)9 349 09 77 e-mail : info@dhollandia.be website : www.dhollandia.com Read the manual in its entirety before operating the liftgate Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and liftgate operator...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operation of column lifts with hydraulic closure [ref. OVH004 or OVH011] §9.8 The use of cart stops Decals §10.1 Regular decals §10.2 Use of the ‘WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE’ sign Meaning of safety and warning signs End note DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 3: Understanding Safety And Warning Signs

    Prior to operating the liftgate, make sure you understand the safety and warning signs used, and read them in conjunction with • the instructions in this manual. If in doubt, DO NOT operate the liftgate. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 4 for contact info. • DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 4: Contact Information And Disclaimers

    Please confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of this manual prior to operation of the associated DHOLLANDIA liftgate. See below for instructions to download the latest version of the manual.

  • Page 5: General Introduction

    4. INTENDED USE DHOLLANDIA liftgates are designed to be fitted to commercial vehicles (commercial trucks, trailers and semi-trailers), and shall be used exclusively to load and unload the goods transported on the vehicle it is fitted to, within the limits of the load chart, in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions described in this manual.

  • Page 6: Identification

    • and highly skilled workmanship. The DH-VO.07.K9, DH-VO.15.K9 and DH-VO.20.K9 comprise of a range of column liftgates, designed for a wide variety of trucks, • trailers and semi-trailers, and is available with lift capacities ranging from 1,000 to 4,400 lbs.
  • Page 7 Center point of maximum load: point up to which the maximum rated capacity of the liftgate is valid. Beyond that point, the maximum safe working load diminishes according to the applicable load charts found at Section 8 of this manual. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 8 DH-VO.07.K9 / DH-VO.15.K9 MANUAL CLOSURE LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY 8, 9 DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 9 Center point of maximum load: point up to which the maximum rated capacity of the liftgate is valid. Beyond that point, the maximum safe working load diminishes according to the applicable load charts found at Section 8 of this manual. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 10 DH-VO.15.K9 + K2 HYDRAULIC CLOSURE REF. OVH004 LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 11 DH-VO.20.K9 HYDRAULIC CLOSURE REF. OVH011 LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY See figure below for parts corresponding to numbers in this table Description Lift columns: set of 2 columns mounted in a fixed position against the vehicle body. These form the rails within which the lift runners carrying the platform travel up and down.
  • Page 12 DH-VO.20.K9 HYDRAULIC CLOSURE REF. OVH011 LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 13 When travelling up and down, the ramps can be raised and blocked in vertical position to prevent rolling cargo on the platform from falling off. At the ground, the ramps can be deployed as an access ramp to drive cargo on and off the platform. (See also §9.8 from page 49 onwards) DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 14: Safety Instructions For Using The Liftgate

    7. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE LIFTGATE §7.1 - DO NOT use liftgate without adequate safety and operator training DHOLLANDIA liftgates shall be exclusively used to load and unload the goods transported on the carrying vehicle, within the limits •...
  • Page 15 DHOLLANDIA offers optional platform mounted flashing lights and flags to make the platform more visible to other people. Please visit www.dhollandia.com or contact the national DHOLLANDIA distributor for more information. See page 4 for contact info.
  • Page 16 DO NOT use the liftgate, attach the ‘WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE’ decal to the main external control box or platform, and contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA service agent for repair. Please see ‘pre-trip inspection’ procedures under §7.7 on page 29-30.
  • Page 17 ALWAYS be sure to clearly identify to other drivers that the liftgate is in use. Dhollandia recommends use of warning cones to clearly identify to drivers that the liftgate is being operated.

  • Page 18: Danger Zones, Risk Of Crush And Shear Injury

    DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the liftgate and its platform. Ensure at all times that nobody → stands under, or within reach of the moving platform and its load. 2. Beware of crushing zone between 3. Beware of the crushing zone between rising lowering platform and ground platform and vehicle floor DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 19 Therefore, the operator MUST stand on the side of the platform and keep head, limbs and upper body clear of hazardous space between the platform and the lift columns, while stowing the platform in its travel position. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 20 ALWAYS stand clear of the range of motion of the platform and moving parts of the liftgate; → Keep hands, feet and upper body clear of pinch points and moving parts of the liftgate; → DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the liftgate and its platform. → DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 21: Additional Risks Of Lifting Above The Vehicle Floor Level

    • liftgates with a lower range, DHOLLANDIA recommends that safety rails be used to mitigate the risk of falling. Safety rails may be purchased along with your liftgate at the initial order, or may be purchased and retrofitted to your liftgate later.

  • Page 22: Risk Of Crushing And Shearing

    When standing inside the vehicle body, ALWAYS stand at a safe distance of min. 10” from the → outboard edge of the vehicle floor; NEVER step in or out of the vehicle body while the platform is in motion. → Before moving the platform, ALWAYS inspect the area UNDER and AROUND the platform. → DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 23: Safe Operator Position

    10” distance from the hazard marked at minimum 10” distance from zone between the platform and the rear the hazard zone between the platform of the vehicle floor. Maintain 3 points of and the rear of the vehicle floor. contact (see below). DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 24 'WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE' sign provided with the liftgate, and contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA agent. When standing in front or behind the load, the operator risks being pushed off the platform, or being crushed between the •...
  • Page 25 When reaching out your hand for a 3rd point of contact, ALWAYS stay clear of the open lift columns and • the moving lift runner, chains, and sprockets. If safety rails are available, ALWAYS hold onto the safety rail, and don’t reach out for another 3rd point of • contact. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 26: Instructions For Working At Loading Docks

    ALWAYS reverse slowly, and avoid hard dock impact on the liftgate. • Reversing with insufficient ground clearance, or with too hard dock impact may result in severe damage to the liftgate. • DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 27 NEVER use a dock plate on top of a floating platform as a bridge between the loading dock and vehicle floor. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 28 ALWAYS use a dock plate from the loading dock to the vehicle floor, and safely stow the lift below the vehicle floor level, or in the pocket or brief case under the loading dock. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 29: Recommended Daily Pre-Trip Inspection

    DO NOT cover up any accidents or damage; it can be dangerous to you, your co-workers, and other persons. • Authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents may be found at www.dhollandia.com or by calling your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 4 for contact info.

  • Page 30: Importance Of Preventative Maintenance

    Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability of the liftgate as well as the safety of • the operator and all bystanders. All maintenance and repair work must be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents, and using original • DHOLLANDIA replacement parts only.

  • Page 31: Load Charts And Correct Loading Procedures

    • loading on one side of the platform only NOT OK NEVER load on one ALWAYS position side of the platform the load mid-point only . between the lift arms. Or limit load to 50% of maximum rated capacity. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 32 Keep the pallet jack and its load on the platform the platform. surface, as close as possible to the inboard platform edge. Lower and rest the pallet or load on the platform surface to prevent it from shifting position while lifting and lowering. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 33 / lower it on the platform. NEVER use the platform to level the ground • surface, or to push or pull loads or material by means of the platform. NEVER use the platform to move snow or other debris. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 34: Operating Instructions - Principles And Procedures

    DH-VO.15.K9 2,200 - 3,300 lbs standard optional optional DH-VO.20.K9 3,300 - 4,400 lbs standard optional optional Manual closure - OVH004 2 tilt cylinders OVH011 It is important for both types of liftgates that loads on wheels, or loads that could easily shift position and fall from the platform, •...

  • Page 35: Main External Controls On Column Liftgates With Manual Closure

    §9.2 – Main external controls on column liftgates with manual closure DHOLLANDIA offers various control boxes, that may be purchased along with your liftgate upon initial order or may be purchased • and retrofitted to your liftgate later. Please see www.dhollandia.com for further information or contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor.

  • Page 36: Main External Control Boxes On Column Lifts With Hydraulic Closure [Ref. Ovh004 Or Ovh011]

    §9.3 - Main external control boxes on column lifts with hydraulic closure [ref. OVH004 or OVH011] DHOLLANDIA offers various control boxes, that may be purchased along with our liftgate upon initial order or may be purchased • and retrofitted to your liftgate later. Please see www.dhollandia.com for further information or contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor.
  • Page 37 • Will stop the liftgate and reduce the risk of a pump unit burn-out if the motor solenoid is stuck and the motor runs • continuously (control button or contact damaged, motor solenoid short circuited by low voltage.) Operation: DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 38 Only use the handheld 3-button or 4-button controls with extreme caution. → DHOLLANDIA strongly discourages the use of handheld 3-button or 4-button controls. They should only • be used after adequate risk analysis by the vehicle owner or his authorized occupational health and safety manager, and under guidance of safe work practices issued by them.

  • Page 39: Most Popular Auxiliary Controls

    • distributor for more information, prior to ordering your liftgate. See contact info at page 4. The most popular options are outlined below. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for operation instructions on other • models, or models with different configurations, prior to operating the liftgate. See contact info at page 4.

  • Page 40: Switching The Main Power On / Off

    In case of combined system, (main battery disconnect and cabin switch) both must be switched on to activate the liftgate. Switching off only one of two will deactivate the liftgate, but it is strongly recommended to switch-off both. NEVER leave the main battery disconnect switch on while liftgate is not is use. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 41: Operation Of Column Lifts Dh-Vo.07.K9 / Dh-Vo.15.K9 With Manual Closure

    2. Manually OPEN the platform to the 90° open position. Push the platform retention ramp by hand. down firmly, to ensure that the platform lock now locks the platform down in the open work position. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 42 Deploy the platform cart stops in a fall from the platform and cause serious injury or death. (if so equipped), lower loads on a pallet jack down on the platform surface or immobilize the load via equivalent securement device. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 43 Then raise its lever. 2. If the torsion bars inside the platform are in good working order, they will tilt up the platform partially. Manually close the platform further into the vertical position. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 44 DO NOT try to OPEN or CLOSE the platform while it stands at its maximum level. To OPEN or CLOSE the platform, it must • stand at a distance of minimum 6” below the underside of the cylinder beam. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 45: Operation Of Column Lifts With Hydraulic Closure [Ref. Ovh004 Or Ovh011]

    OPEN until the platform lands and stops position. retention ramp by hand. in its preset horizontal position. OPEN or CLOSE the platform few degrees down or up to adjust the pitch of the platform to the slope of the ground. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 46 Deploy the platform cart stops in a fall from the platform and cause serious injury or death. (if so equipped), lower loads on a pallet jack down on the platform surface or immobilize the load via equivalent securement device. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 47 Close Continue to press LIFT until you hear the the cover of the control box. hydraulic system go in overpressure. Then, release the controls. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 48 DO NOT try to OPEN or CLOSE the platform while it stands at its maximum level. To OPEN or CLOSE the platform, it must • stand at a distance of minimum 6” below the underside of the cylinder beam. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 49: The Use Of Cart Stops

    See page 4 for contact info. Consult the DHOLLANDIA website to view operation videos on the various types of cart-stop systems • (http://www.dhollandia.com/US/en-us/101/#/cat/0). www.dhollandia.com → Videos → General → Roll-stop systems OAP100.M = Manual cart-stops, operated by springs...
  • Page 50 CLOSE Kick the lever into position 1. Step on the cart-stop flap. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 51 Swing it open towards the rear, and lay it open on the ground in ramp position CLOSE Raise the ramp. Swing it forward over 180° to lay it back onto the platform surface. The ramp will automatically lock when the platform is closed.. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 52: Decals

    NEVER remove or paint over any • decal. Missing, worn or illegible warning decals must be immediately replaced. Get free replacement decals from DHOLLANDIA. Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 4 for contact info. The operator should comply with all •...
  • Page 53 Lift capacity Closure Decal n° DH-VO.07.K9 - DH-VO.15.K9 1,100 - 3.300 lbs Manual EF0591.EN DH-VO.07.K9 - DH-VO.15.K9 1,100 - 3.300 lbs Hydr. 1 tilt cylinder = OVH004 EF0592.EN DH-VO.20.K9 3,300 - 4,400 lbs Hydr. 2 tilt cylinders = OVH011 EF0592.EN DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 54 EXAMPLE Note: only for DH-VO.10.K1 up to DH-VO.20.K1. Not required for DH-VO.07.K1 EXAMPLE DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 55 Liftgate decals used and affixed in areas, other than the rear of the vehicle: • For circuit breaker in liftgate battery compartment Cabin switch in driver’s cabin to switch electrical power to liftgate on / off (if so equipped) For main fuse in liftgate battery compartment DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 56: Use Of The 'Warning. Liftgate Out Of Service. Do Not Attempt To Operate' Sign

    ‘WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE’ sign provided with the liftgate on a position clearly visible to other potential operators. See examples below. The liftgate must not be used again until it has been serviced or repaired by a qualified service technician. • DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 57: Meaning Of Safety And Warning Signs

    11. MEANING OF SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS WARNING signs MANDATORY ACTION signs Overview and keep visual control over the working Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. area of the liftgate at all times. General warning sign, used to alert the user to Consult the DHOLLANDIA website.
  • Page 58 Will cause an immediate stop of the liftgate. means of one of the control units). Emergency exit. Provision (lever, valve,…) creating an emergency exit. Unlock. Disengage the mechanical locking system. Lock. Engage the mechanical locking system. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 59: End Note

    Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability, and the safety of the operator and • bystanders. All maintenance and repair work should be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents, and using only authorized • OEM DHOLLANDIA replacement parts.

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