State and Federal standards in your area. Anthony Liftgates offers a bolt-on bumper, which meets the requirements of this standard. 1.4 If Maintenance Help is Required 1.4.1 Maintenance (Dealer) For additional information on installation, refer to the website www.anthonyliftgates.com.
This information is ALI-00418 stamped into the identification plate on the side of the Common location for product information on an Anthony Liftgates liftgate. adapter frame tube. 1. Unauthorized modifications may cause improper The liftgate must be maintained operation or other unforeseen problems or dangers.
2.2 Safety Icons Nomenclature This manual and the equipment have numerous safety icons. These safety icons provide important operating instructions, which alert you to potential personal injury hazards. 2.2.1 Personal Protection/ OEM parts Adequate ventilation Important Information Read the manual Damaged safety sign Crush hazard Eye protection...
Anthony Liftgates will not accept Always stand away from the edge. When on the ground, responsibility for damages as a result of using always stand clear of the liftgate when it is operating.
2.4 Welding or Grinding Galvanized or Stainless Exposure to zinc oxide fumes causes a flu-like illness called metal fume fever. Steel Material Symptoms include headache, fever, chills, muscle 2.4.1 Galvanized Metal aches, nausea, vomiting, weakness, and tiredness. CAUTION There are no long-term health effects. Metal fume fever typically begins about four hours after exposure, and full recovery occurs within 48 hours.
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3.2 Gravity-Down Power Unit Nomenclature Hydraulic Cylinder Fill Port and Breather Breather Tube Reservoir Flow Control Valve Motor Start Solenoid Power Up Power Up (Raising Valve) High-Pressure Cartridge Hose and Solenoid Power Cord w/ (GREEN wire) 200 Amp Fuse Adjustable Relief Valve Pump (WHITE wire)
4. Maintenance 3. Check the fluid level of the vehicle battery. 4.1 Monthly Inspection Safety Signs and Informational Decals All Anthony Tuckunder Liftgates are “Service-Free” which means they have lubrication-free bushings at the major 1. Examine all warning, capacity, and operational decals. pivot points.
In an emergency, use any anti-wear hydraulic fluid, but 1. Remove the battery connection to the motor. flush the system and replace it with our recommended fluid 2. Connect the negative jumper cable (ground) directly to soon as reasonably possible. Do not mix hydraulic oil and the liftgate.
4.7 Checking Valve Cartridge and Solenoid Solenoid Valve Screen 1. Place the liftgate on the ground in the open position. 2. Place a steel screwdriver over the top of the power down valve solenoid. If the solenoid is working electrically, check the debris screen and clean if dirty.
4.10 Checking Cylinder Piston Seals 13. If the platform does not lower, the seals are not the problem, most likely it is a faulty lowering valve. 4.10.1 Power Down Models 1. First, check the lowering valve. Make sure it is operating 14.
4.12 Checking Flow Control Valve Low Pressure Threshold Chart Model Power Up Power Down 1600 2800 psi 2000 2800 psi 350 psi 2500 1850 psi Do not stand or work in the WARNING platform’s work area while operating the liftgate. Place the pressure gauge so it can be read while operating the liftgate from a safe location.
5. Troubleshooting Chart Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Motor does not run when Cab cut‑off switch. Turn switch to ON position. control switch is activated. Replacement part — A‑150031 Optional power cut‑off solenoid. Check solenoid. “4.8 Checking Motor Start Solenoid and Power Cut‑off Solenoid”...
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Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Foaming oil. Air in the hydraulic hose(s) or cylinder. Fill reservoir with proper fluid. Refer to “4.1 Monthly Inspection” on page <?> for oil specifications and “4.3 Check Power Module Fluid Level” on page <?>...
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Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Motor runs, but platform will not raise, Load capacity has been exceeded. Verify load capacity and reduce load will not raise rated capacity, or raises weight. but drifts down when control switch is Structural damage.
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Troubleshooting Chart Problem Possible Causes Possible Solution Platform lowers extremely slow. Low oil level on power down models. Fill reservoir with proper fluid. Refer to “4.1 Monthly Inspection” on page <?> for oil specifications and “4.3 Check Power Module Fluid Level” on page <?>...
6. Decals To prevent possible injuries SAFETY Part due to improper operation, Item Number Description INSTRUCTIONS make sure all decals are Notice - Protected With Electrical Overload Circuit A-150238 attached to the liftgate and truck and are legible. Breaker ATU-141 After Using Liftgate 1.
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3 — A-131023 5 — ATU-145, A-131020, ATU-147 1600 lb. MAXIMUM CAPACITY ATU-145 Make sure the proper CAUTION “ M A X I M U M CAPACITY” decal is placed on the truck for the appropriate lifting capacity of the liftgate being installed. Do not put a higher rated decal on a liftgate with a lower capacity;...
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ttached only to galvanized 8 — A-150601 — A-131125 (a liftgates) 9 — A-131028 10 — A-131133 This hydraulic reservoir is filled with Kendall Glacial Blu hydraulic fluid. Use ONLY the same or equivalent fluid. A-131133 ttached to control cable) —...
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THE ORIGINAL NAME IN LIFTGATES - SINCE 1941 1037 West HOWARD ST. 1037 West HOWARD ST. P.O. BOX 615 P.O. BOX 615 PONTIAC, IL 61764-0615 PONTIAC, IL 61764-0615 PH: 815-842-3383 PH: 815-842-3383 FAX: 815-844-3612 FAX: 815-844-3612 TOLL FREE: 800-482-0003 TOLL FREE: 800-482-0003 WWW.ANTHONYLIFTGATES.COM WWW.ANTHONYLIFTGATES.COM Form No.
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