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Tommy Gate Railgate 1600 Series Owner's/Operator's Manual

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The original
TOMMY GATE
hydraulic lift
Woodbine, Iowa
Made in America
PLEASE KEEP IN VEHICLE
Before installing or using this Lift Gate, please observe the Vehicle Loading
!
Limitations. These loading limitations are outlined in the Vehicle Owner's Manual
and the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door pillar.
CAUTION
DPN: 009900
OWNER'S / OPERATOR'S
Safety Information
Warranty Information
Operator's Instructions
Maintenance Instructions
Parts List
Railgate Series
1600 & 2000
Page 1 of 28
MANUAL
!
CAUTION
Rev 18
6-29-21

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  • Page 1 OWNER'S / OPERATOR'S The original TOMMY GATE MANUAL hydraulic lift Woodbine, Iowa Safety Information Warranty Information Operator's Instructions Maintenance Instructions Parts List Made in America Railgate Series 1600 & 2000 PLEASE KEEP IN VEHICLE Before installing or using this Lift Gate, please observe the Vehicle Loading Limitations.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS Page# Introduction To the Owner\Operator Safety Decals 4 - 6 Location and Descriptions Decal Replacement Operator's Instructions Railgate Terms and Method of Operation Self Close Operator's Instructions 8 & 9 10 & 11 Torsion Spring Operator's Instructions Retention Ramp Operator's Instructions Electrical Wiring Diagrams Standard Fixed Control...

  • Page 3: To The Owner\Operator

    Be sure you read and understand all operating, safety, maintenance and service information. Should you need repair or service information, contact Tommy Gate or an authorized distributor for assistance. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
  • Page 4 Locate and read all decals prior to operating gate REPLACE IF MISSING OR NOT READABLE WARNING WARNING Read maintenance and service Tommy Gate does not information. recommend that you ride on the platform while operating the Frequently check liftgate liftgate. However, if you must...
  • Page 5 Do not modify lift or its safety suddenly. features. Sliders, uprights, roller chains, and Use only Tommy Gate pivot points must be kept lubricated service parts installed by an to prevent the bearing areas from authorized distributor.

  • Page 6: Decal Replacement

    DECAL LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS CAUTION CAUTION Maximum outrail ground Maximum outrail ground clearance for this "Bed clearance for this rail gate Height" rail gate is 28". is 21". Cutting the outrail incorrectly Cutting the outrail incorrectly will result in damage to the will result in damage to the rail gate.

  • Page 7: Railgate Terms And Method Of Operation

    RAILGATE TERMS AND METHOD OF OPERATION Your Tommy Gate is connected to your vehicle battery. The vehicle battery powers a motor, coupled to a hydraulic pump. This motor and pump combination is called a power unit. Flow from the pump extends a cylinder to provide tension to the lift chains that lift the gate platform.

  • Page 8: Self Close Operator's Instructions 8

    After you have activated the control by pressing the "LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" hidden switch twice within one second(located under the Tommy Gate logo), you have approximately 5 minutes to use the gate. If the gate is not used for approximately 5 minutes, the "LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" timer deactivates the control.
  • Page 9 Refer to Retention Ramp Operator's Instructions on page 12. WARNING Tommy Gate does not recommend that you ride on the platform while operating the liftgate. However, if you must ride in order to safely move your cargo, follow these safety precautions.

  • Page 10: Torsion Spring Operator's Instructions 10

    After you have activated the control by pressing the "LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" hidden switch twice within one second(located under the Tommy Gate logo), you have approximately 5 minutes to use the gate. If the gate is not used for approximately 5 minutes, the "LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" timer deactivates the control.
  • Page 11 Series is based on a load at capacity located 28" back of the platform front (near truck). WARNING Tommy Gate does not recommend that you ride on the platform while operating the liftgate. However, if you must ride in order to safely move your cargo, follow these safety precautions.

  • Page 12: Retention Ramp Operator's Instructions

    RETENTION RAMP OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS Retention Ramp locked in various positions. Platform and ramp both Platform open with ramp Platform open with ramp Platform open with ramp in the travel position. in the travel position. in the vertical position. in the loading position. Travel position Slide ramp away from gate to Rotate ramp to position desired.

  • Page 13: Electrical Wiring Diagrams

    ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM The original TOMMY GATE Low Profile Control - Railgate hydraulic lift NOTE !!! IF GATES ARE NOT WIRED PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DIAGRAM DIRECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. IMPORTANT WELDING NOTE !!! DISCONNECT ALL BATTERY CABLES.

  • Page 14: Optional Pendant Control

    ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM The original TOMMY GATE Optional Pendant Control - Railgate hydraulic lift NOTE !!! IF GATES ARE NOT WIRED PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DIAGRAM DIRECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. IMPORTANT WELDING NOTE !!! DISCONNECT ALL BATTERY CABLES.

  • Page 15: Power Unit Control Circuit

    POWER UNIT CONTROL CIRCUIT Legend Solenoid contact Motor Solenoid coil Circuit breaker with manual disconnect and reset Safety Trip Bar Limit Switch Battery Wire Primary Wire Grounded through motor chassis Elements within are part of the control Positive 12V Negative battery terminal Pump Motor "Raise"...

  • Page 16: Maintenance And Service

    MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE INFORMATION The Tommy Gate Railgate needs to be serviced every 120 days or 1500 cycles, whichever comes first. The lift will not be automatically serviced when the vehicle is serviced. If there is any noticeable problem with the liftgate between service intervals, the liftgate must be taken out of service and checked immediately.

  • Page 17: Troubleshooting

    5 seconds. d.) Release valve needs d,e,f.) Contact Tommy Gate or distributor. replacement. g.) Check oil and add ISO grade 32, Tommy Gate winter grade e.) "Raise" solenoid not working. hydraulic,or Dexron III/Mercon ATF. f.) Safety bar switch bent- Holding h.) Check vent plug on pump tank.

  • Page 18: Standard Warranty

    The Tommy Gate Company provides a limited warranty against faulty materials or workmanship. 2-Year Warranty Tommy Gate pump and motor unit parts are guaranteed for two (2) full years from date of user purchase against faulty materials or workmanship. 1-Year Warranty Tommy Gate Railgates are guaranteed for (1) year from the date of user purchase against faulty materials or workmanship.

  • Page 19: Warranty Claims Handling Procedure

    Warranty claim acceptance or rejection is based solely upon defective part inspection and a review of the claim date (outlined in step 5 above) as they apply to the requirements of Tommy Gate Warranty. Claim reimbursement after acceptance is governed by those allowances previously agreed upon between Tommy Gate Company and the Authorized Distributor (as outlined in Steps 1-4 above).

  • Page 20: Repair Parts Drawing

    1600 AND 2000 RAILGATE SERIES REPAIR PARTS DRAWING FOR MODELS 73, 79, 85, 89 & 95 (WITH INTERNAL TIMED ELECTRIC TOGGLE CONTROL) 53, 54 Page 20 of 28 DPN: 009900 Rev 18 6-29-21...

  • Page 21: Bottle Rack Repair Parts Drawing

    1600 AND 2000 RAILGATE SERIES BOTTLE RACK REPAIR PARTS DRAWING FOR MODELS 73, 79, 85, 89 & 95 (WITH INTERNAL TIMED ELECTRIC TOGGLE CONTROL) Page 21 of 28 DPN: 009900 Rev 18 6-29-21...

  • Page 22: Aluminum Cartstop Repair Parts Drawing

    1600 AND 2000 RAILGATE SERIES ALUMINUM CARTSTOP REPAIR PARTS DRAWING FOR MODELS 73, 79, 85, 89 & 95 (WITH INTERNAL TIMED ELECTRIC TOGGLE CONTROL) Page 22 of 28 DPN: 009900 Rev 18 6-29-21...

  • Page 23: Repair Parts Descriptions

    1600 AND 2000 RAILGATE SERIES REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 73, 79, 85, 89 & 95 (WITH INTERNAL TIMED ELECTRIC TOGGLE CONTROL) ITEM# DESCRIPTION ITEM# DESCRIPTION Platform Roller Chain Cover- Above Bed only Platform Chains 150 Amp Manual Reset Circuit Breaker Railgate Latch Spring Upright Cap-Above Bed Only License Plate Mount Kit...
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  • Page 27: Service Records

    SERVICE RECORD LIFTGATE INFORMATION Date of Purchase: Serial Number: Installed By: Model Number: Reminders: Service liftgate according to page 16. Date of Service Services Performed Page 27 of 28 DPN: 009900 Rev 18 6-29-21...

  • Page 28: Contact Information

    The original TOMMY GATE hydraulic lift America's First Name in Liftgates Corporate Offices: Manufacturing Plant: 83 Bus Brown Drive 33717 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 120 Woodbine, Iowa 51579 Scottsdale, AZ 85266 FAX (712) 647-2417 FAX (602) 955-3902 (712) 847-8000 www.tommygate.com...

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