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Maxon BMR-55 Operation Manual

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M-16-11
REV. A
FEBRUARY 2017
To fi nd maintenance information for your
BMR Liftgate, go to www.maxonlift.com.
Click the PRODUCTS, COLUMNLIFT & BMR
buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual in
the PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION window.
For parts, click on the PARTS PORTAL,
COLUMNLIFT & BMR buttons.
Operation Manual Contains:
• Warnings
• Decal & Plate Locations
• Standard Control Locations
• Liftgate & Retention Ramp Operation
© MAXON Lift Corp. 2017

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  • Page 1 • Standard Control Locations • Liftgate & Retention Ramp Operation To fi nd maintenance information for your BMR Liftgate, go to www.maxonlift.com. © MAXON Lift Corp. 2017 Click the PRODUCTS, COLUMNLIFT & BMR buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual in the PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION window.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-11, REVISION A ....5 WARNINGS ................6 DECALS & PLATES ..............8 STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS ........10 POWER DOWN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) ......11 PUMP BOX CONTROLS ............12 FORKLIFT ADVISORY ............13 LOADING VEHICLE ..............14 OPENING THE PLATFORM ............14 LOWERING THE PLATFORM ..........14 OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP ........15 POSITIONING LOAD ...............16...
  • Page 4 USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) ........26 USING AUTO CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) ......29 DOCK LOADING & UNLOADING ...........32 LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVEL......32...

  • Page 5: Summary Of Changes: M-16-11, Revision A

    SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-11, REVISION A PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE COVER Updated REV. and date of release. Updated decal positions on RH column.

  • Page 6: Warnings

    2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgates which is 3500 lbs. for model BMR-3500, 4400 lbs. for model BMR- 44, 5500 lbs. for model BMR-55, and 6600 lbs. for model BMR-66. 3. Do not allow any part of your body to be placed under, within, or around any portion of the moving Liftgate or its mechanisms, or in a position that would trap them between the platform and the fl...
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  • Page 8: Decals & Plates

    DECALS & PLATES NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt, or corrosion where decals are attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals. NOTE: Decals on the Liftgate are attached at the factory. STOW WARNING DECAL P/N 282847-01 YELLOW ALIGNMENT TAPE DECAL “C”...
  • Page 9 (REFER TO TABLE 9-1) DECAL SHEET FIG. 9-1 MODEL ORDER P/N DECAL “C” BMR-35 289163-01 3500 LBS. [1600 KG] BMR-44 289163-02 4400 LBS. [2000 KG] BMR-55 289163-03 5500 LBS. [2500 KG] BMR-66 289163-04 6600 LBS. [3000 KG] DECAL SHEET PART NUMBERS TABLE 9-1...

  • Page 10: Standard Control Locations

    STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS GROUND ACCESS - COLUMN SWITCH Toggle switches on column switch (FIG. 10-1A) let operator raise (UP), lower (DOWN), FOLD, and UNFOLD the platform (FIG. 10-1B) while standing on the ground. FIG. 10-1A FIG. 10-1B PLATFORM ACCESS - RUNNER SWITCH Toggle switch (FIG.

  • Page 11: Power Down Controls (If Equipped)

    POWER DOWN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) GROUND ACCESS - COLUMN SWITCH POWER DOWN button (if equipped) on column switch (FIG. 11-1A) lets operator lower platform POWER DOWN by pressing the POWER DOWN button once BUTTON and pushing and holding the toggle switch (DOWN) (FIG.

  • Page 12: Pump Box Controls

    PUMP BOX CONTROLS MASTER SELECT SWITCH The master select switch (FIGS. 12-1B, 12-2B and 12-2C) applies or removes battery power from the pump(s). For a single pump box (FIGS. 12-1A and 12-1B), turn the MASTER SELECT SWITCH to 1 to operate Liftgate.

  • Page 13: Forklift Advisory

    FORKLIFT ADVISORY WARNING Keep forklift OFF of platform. FIG. 13-1 FIG. 13-2...

  • Page 14: Loading Vehicle

    LOADING VEHICLE OPENING THE PLATFORM NOTE: The 2 platform fl ashing lights are fl ashing when platform is unfolding and unfolded. The lights stop fl ashing when the platform is folded/stowed. Push toggle switch to DOWN position (FIG. 14-1) to lower platform until runner arrow and column decal are about even (FIG.

  • Page 15: Opening The Retention Ramp

    OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP To unfold retention ramp, pull lock in direction of arrow (FIG. 15-1) and rotate ramp to the ground (FIG. 15-2). LOCK (PULL TO RELEASE) RAMP FIG. 15-1 STOWED RAMP POSITION POSITION FIG. 15-2...

  • Page 16: Positioning Load

    LOADING VEHICLE - Continued POSITIONING LOAD WARNING A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed lifting capacity of Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

  • Page 17: Raising & Unloading Platform

    RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM CAUTION A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it. To prevent possible injury, get on the platform before putting the ramp in retention position. 1. Fold ramp until it locks in retention RETENTION position (FIG.
  • Page 18 LOADING VEHICLE - Continued RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM - Continued 4. Use runner switch to lower the platform to ground level (FIG. 18-1). DOWN RUNNER SWITCH INBOARD EDGE FIG. 18-1 5. If there are more loads to put in vehicle, repeat the previous LOADING VEHICLE steps for each load.

  • Page 19: Unloading Vehicle

    UNLOADING VEHICLE OPENING THE PLATFORM Push column UP/DOWN toggle switch to DOWN position (FIG. 19-1) to lower platform (FIG. 19-2A) until runner arrow and column decal are about even (FIG. 19-2B). Platform will be released from the locking wedges on the Liftgate column.

  • Page 20: Opening Ramp To Retention Position

    UNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued OPENING RAMP TO RETENTION POSITION CAUTION A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it. To prevent possible injury, get on the platform before putting the ramp in retention position. To unfold retention ramp, pull lock mechanism in direction of arrow (FIG.

  • Page 21: Raising The Platform

    RAISING THE PLATFORM Use runner switch to raise platform (FIG. 21-1) from ground level to bed height. Release switch when platform reaches bed height. RUNNER SWITCH INBOARD EDGE FIG. 21-1...

  • Page 22: Positioning Load

    UNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued POSITIONING LOAD WARNING A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed lifting capacity of Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

  • Page 23: Lowering & Unloading Platform

    LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM WARNING Before lowering platform, make sure area surrounding platform is clear of people and objects. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform. 1. Use runner switch to lower platform to the ground (FIG.

  • Page 24: Stowing Platform

    STOWING PLATFORM STOW RETENTION RAMP Push retention ramp to stowed position as RETENTION shown in FIGS. 24-1A & POSITION 24-1B. RAMP POSITION STOWED POSITION FIG. 24-1B FIG. 24-1A STOW PLATFORM CAUTION Platform and bottom stops could be damaged if platform is folded with heel below the column bottom stops.
  • Page 25 NOTE: The 2 platform fl ashing lights are fl ashing when platform is unfolding and unfolded. The lights stop fl ashing when the platform is folded/stowed. 2. Hold both column switches 1 and 2 to FOLD platform (FIG. 25-1). FOLD FIG.

  • Page 26: Using Cart Stops (If Equipped)

    USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION To prevent injuries caused by tripping and falling, make sure cart stops are closed before walking on and off outboard end of platform. NOTE: Some Liftgates are equipped with single or dual cart stops. Cart stops prevent loaded carts from rolling off outboard end of platform.
  • Page 27 NOTE: Cart stops are kept open by a cart stop lock. 2. Open cart stops by pushing the cart stop lock down with your CART STOP foot (FIG. 27-1B). (FIGS. 27-1A LOCK and 27-1B). Next, position cart(s) and stand in the footprint area as shown in FIG.
  • Page 28 USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) - Continued WARNING Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always push the load out on the platform. 4. When loading the plat- form at bed level, make sure cart stops are open PLATFORM...

  • Page 29: Using Auto Cart Stops (If Equipped)

    USING AUTO CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) NOTE: Some Liftgates are equipped with auto cart stops. Auto cart stops open and close automatically depending on the position of the liftgate. The following procedure shows auto cart stops. 1. Move load on platform on the ground as shown in FIG.
  • Page 30 USING AUTO CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) - Continued NOTE: Auto cart stop is opened by raising the platform (FIG. 30-1). 2. Stand in the footprint area as shown (FIG. 30-1) before raising the platform. AUTO CART STOP AUTO CART STOP OPEN FIG.
  • Page 31 WARNING Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always push the load out on the platform. NOTE: When loading the platform at bed level, auto cart stop is open (FIG.

  • Page 32: Dock Loading & Unloading

    DOCK LOADING & UNLOADING LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVEL CAUTION Use dock plate for moving loads between dock and vehicle. Dock plate must be supported by dock and vehicle fl oor. It must not rest on Liftgate platform. NOTE: Platform may be lowered with vehicle backed up to dock.
  • Page 33 WARNING Upper locking wedges must be engaged before moving vehicle. 2. When fi nished loading and unloading from the dock, use column switch to raise (UP) platform to upper locking position as follows (FIG. 33-1A). Raise platform until round wedge on each opener arm is behind the upper locking wedge on each column (FIGS.

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