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Dhollandia DH-RP.06 Operation Manual

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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
use-DHR-CE EN-2019-A-01-rev0
28/03/2019

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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

    Switching the main power ON / OFF ........................... 26 Operation .................................... 27 The use of stabilizing legs ..............................30 The use of cart stops ................................32 DECALS ....................................... 34 MEANING OF SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS ........................37 END NOTE ....................................39 DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 3: Understanding Safety And Warning Signs

    Prior to operating the tail lift, 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 tail lift. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 4: Contact Information And Disclaimers

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

  • Page 5: General Introduction

    4 INTENDED USE DHOLLANDIA tail lifts 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 they are 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

    GENERAL  DHOLLANDIA tail lifts are developed and manufactured using state-of-the-art technology, high quality materials and components and highly skilled workmanship. They comply with the European CE safety regulations mentioned in the Declaration of Conformity issued with each lift (unless agreed otherwise for tail lifts exported outside of CE region).
  • Page 7 Side steps L + R: steps mounted to the side of the extension floor to help the driver climb into the vehicle from the side. The side steps incorporate rubber dock bumpers [13a]; support channels [13b] and diagonal braces [13c]. … continued on next page DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 8 The construction with support channels and diagonal braces aims to distribute the forces of a dock impact over the rear sill and support cross members of the vehicle body and avoid damage as much as possible. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 9: Safety Devices

    SAFETY DEVICES DHOLLANDIA tail lifts are equipped with multiple safety devices in order to ensure that goods can be loaded and unloaded with maximum safety for the operator, any incidental bystanders, and the load itself. The following safety devices are incorporated or recommended on most tail lifts: ...
  • Page 10 Fuses [standard]. A 15A fuse for the electrical control circuit comes mounted in the pump unit and in the main exterior control box (for most types). A 150 – 250A fuse for the electrical main battery circuit is supplied by the truck manufacturer or by DHOLLANDIA. Both fuses protect the electrical circuits against short-circuits and amperage peaks. ...
  • Page 11 5. A combination of 2 or more of the above. The various means above have variable efficiency depending on the direction of approach and the light conditions (e.g. bright sunlight versus night darkness). DHOLLANDIA strongly recommends a combination of 2 or 3 means to cover all circumstances. ...

  • Page 12: Safety Instructions For Using The Tail Lift

     DHOLLANDIA tail lifts shall be exclusively used to load and unload the goods transported on the carrying vehicle, within the limits of the applicable load chart, and in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions in this manual.
  • Page 13 To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death, ALWAYS make sure the platform is clearly visible to other persons from all approach directions. DHOLLANDIA recommends the use of 4 warning cones, placed around the work area of the platform. [See notice below].
  • Page 14 NOTICE 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 3 for contact info.
  • Page 15 Inspect the tail lift prior to each use. If any unsafe condition exists or unusual noises or movements are noticed, DO NOT use the tail lift and contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA service agent for repair. Please see ‘pre-trip inspection’ procedures under §7.6 page 22.
  • Page 16 ALWAYS be sure to clearly identify to other drivers that the tail lift is in use. DHOLLANDIA recommends use of warning cones to clearly identify to drivers that the tail lift is being operated.
  • Page 17 NOTICE  The most important safety and operation instructions are summarized in a product video that can be viewed online at http://www.dhollandia.com/uservideo/RM-US-2017-01  Make sure you review these instructions prior to operation of the associated DHOLLANDIA tail lift. DHOLLANDIA...

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

    ❸ ❷ ❸ ❷ Beware of the crushing zone between the rising platform and the vehicle floor Beware of crushing zone between the lowering platform and the ground DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 19 → ALWAYS stand clear of the range of motion of the platform and moving parts of the tail lift. → Keep hands, feet and upper body clear of pinch points and moving parts of the tail lift. → DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the tail lift and its platform. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 20: Safe Operator Position

    (1) Remark: The CE standard EN1756-1 suggests a number of other, less usual solutions providing sufficient protection against crushing and sheering of the toes and feet, such as a hinged foot protector or cut-out switch. Consult the latest edition of DHOLLANDIA’s fitting instructions FIT-ELEC-OPTION or contact your national DHOLLANDIA dealer for more information. See page DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 21 It is prohibited to bypass or modify any of the safety features of the tail lift. If connection of the power to the external control box does not deactivate external controls, stop using the tail lift, and contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA agent.

  • Page 22: Instructions For Working At Loading Docks

    To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from falling, DHOLLANDIA recommends the use of safety  rails along the exposed edges of the tail lift platform. Safety rails may be purchased along with your tail lift at the initial order or may be purchased and retrofitted to your tail lift later.

  • Page 23: 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. NOTICE Authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents may be found at www.dhollandia.com or by calling your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.

  • Page 24: Importance Of Preventative Maintenance

    Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability of the tail lift 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 25: Load Charts And Correct Loading Procedures

     DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for all personal bodily injury and / or property damage that results from overloading practices.  The maximum rated capacity is the maximum weight that the tail lift can carry under the following best possible circumstances: ...
  • Page 26 Lower and rest the pallet or load on the platform surface to prevent it from shifting position while lifting and lowering. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 27 OVERLOAD  NEVER try to scoop loose material (ex. sand, gravel, rocks, etc…) from the ground, to attempt to move it by means of the platform, or to lift / lower it on the platform. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 28: Operating Instructions - Principles And Procedures

    9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES PLATFORM RIDE  The ride of a tail lift describes the movement that its platform goes through when lifting and lowering. DHOLLANDIA offers 2 different types of ride on the DH-R* fold-away tail lifts. Half-dip ride...

  • Page 29: Automatic Tilt At Ground Level

    Automatic tilt should be used with auxiliary controls which allow to LIFT / LOWER only: foot controls, 2-button handheld controls, 2- button fixed interior controls. DHOLLANDIA strongly recommends that you DO NOT use 3-button or 4-button handheld controls, that would also enable you to TILT the platform UP and DOWN.

  • Page 30: Remarks On Use Of The Tilt Cylinders

     DHOLLANDIA offers various control boxes, delivered per customer specification. Contact the national DHOLLANDIA distributor for more information, prior to ordering your tail lift. See contact info on page 3.
  • Page 31 Turn clockwise to switch battery power ON ❸ Turn counter-clockwise to switch battery power OFF ❶ Push buttons commanding the functions OPEN - LOWER - LIFT - CLOSE Safety switch to enable the push buttons, or to switch over to the auxiliary control DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 32 On OAE041… units  Other control boxes with compulsory 2-hand controls feature push buttons or toggle switches to control the various functions OPEN – LOWER – LIFT – CLOSE. The units are not available with an integrated main battery disconnect switch. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 33 Flush mount control unit (ref. OAE031.ZP) Operation: Flat exterior control box + push buttons (ref. OAE044.ZP) Operation: Dual toggle-switch control box (ref. OAE016.PR) Operation: DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 34 7.3 page17, and the instructions on “Safe operator position” included in 7.4 page 19.  The use of the controls from an unsafe position can put the operator at great risk of serious bodily injury and death.       DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 35: Most Popular Auxiliary Controls

    See contact info on page 3.  The most popular options are outlined below. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for operation instructions on other models, or models with deviating configurations, prior to operating the tail lift. See contact info on page 3.
  • Page 36  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 their authorized occupational health and safety manager, and under guidance of safe work practices issued by them.

  • Page 37: 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 tail lift. Switching off only one of two will deactivate the tail lift, but it is strongly recommended to switch-off both. NEVER leave the main battery disconnect switch on while tail lift is not is use. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 38: Operation

    Select between the toggle-switch control If so equipped, LOWER the mechanical The liftgate is now ready for use to LIFT or auxiliary control (if so equipped) to or hydraulic stabilizing legs into work or LOWER. continue [see 0 and 0] position. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 39 LOWER you push the LIFT buttons  buttons If liftgate is half-dip ride, the  If liftgates is half-dip ride, the platform will tilt up platform will tilt down progressively as it is LIFTED. progressively as it is DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 40 At any time during the operation, release the activated button(s) to stop the platform from moving. Additionally, turning the main battery disconnect switch, (if so equipped), counter-clockwise will switch off electrical power to the liftgate.  Consult the DHOLLANDIA website to view the operation video on the DH-R* fold-away liftgate, or scan the QR code on the decal affixed above the control box.

  • Page 41: The Use Of Stabilizing Legs

    THE USE OF STABILIZING LEGS  DHOLLANDIA tail lifts are available with 2 types of stabilizing legs:  Mechanical stabilizing legs are deployed and stowed manually by the operator. They are only suitable for light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tons gross vehicle weight and support maximum 3 tons total weight.
  • Page 42 To reduce the risk of finger pinching and serious bodily injury, keep fingers away from the sliding parts of the legs.  Operation: Joystick control box (ref. OAE030.BT) Arctic control box (OAE041.BP) DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 43: The Use Of Cart Stops

    See page 3 for contact info. The most popular cart-stop models are discussed below. Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor for operational instructions on other models or models with different options, prior to operating the tail lift. See page 3 for contact info.
  • Page 44 OAP100.VA releasing it, or when the load is passed over it. CLOSE Kick the lever into position 1. Step on the cart-stop flap. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 45: 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 3 for contact info.  The operator should comply with all affixed safety and instructions decals. Be aware that the decals merely summarize the main points, and that the operator must know, understand, and comply with the full contents of the operation manual.
  • Page 46 10” from the inboard edge of the platform adjacent to the rear sill of the vehicle body. EXAMPLE ❸ ❻ DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 47 Tail lift decals used and affixed in areas, other than the rear of the vehicle: ⓫ For circuit breaker in liftgate battery compartment Cabin switch in driver’s cabin to switch electrical power to tail lift on / off (if so equipped) For main fuse in liftgate battery compartment DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 48: Meaning Of Safety And Warning Signs

    11 MEANING OF SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS MANDATORY ACTION signs WARNING signs Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. Overview and keep visual control over the working area of the tail lift at all times. Consult the DHOLLANDIA website. General warning sign, used to alert the user to potential hazards.
  • Page 49 Switch OFF the electrical power to the tail lift via the main battery disconnect switch and / or cabin switch. This is an operation to be executed manually (as opposed to an electrical function controlled by means of one of the control units). DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 50: 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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