ÍNDICE SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-34 REV C PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE Cover Updated revison, date & copyright statement. Deleted references to TE-15 throughout manual.
ADVERTENCIA 1. Incorrect operation of this Liftgate can result in serious personal injury. Comply with WARNINGS and Liftgate operating instructions in this manual. Do not allow untrained persons or children to operate the Liftgate. If you need to replace an Operation Manual, additional copies are available from: MAXON Lift Corp.
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LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY EXTENSION CONTROL PLATE LIFT SWITCH DOCK CYLINDER BUMPER FLEX STEP PLATFORM OPENER PARALLEL PUMP MAIN FRAME WEDGE FLIPOVER PLATFORM TORSION SPRING LIFT FRAME TE-25 OR TE-30 SHOWN FIG. 6-1...
RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS NOTE: Before you check the Liftgate, park vehicle on fl at ground and set the parking brake. NOTE: If any of the following operation checks reveal a need to service or repair Liftgate, do not operate the Liftgate until a qualifi...
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RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS Check the hydraulic cylinders for leaking seals and hose connections. Follow the hydraulic hoses (or return lines for gravity down Liftgates) from the cylinders to pump box. Make sure all hoses are connected at both ends and there are no cracks, chafi ng, and fl uid leaks. With the platform at vehicle bed height and no load on platform, outboard edge of platform must...
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RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS With the platform unfolded and on the ground, check if the shack- les and the tip of platform touch the ground at the same time as shown in the YES illustration SHACKLE (FIG. 9-1). If the platform looks TIP OF like the YES illustration, you FLIPOVER...
DECALS NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt or corrosion where decals are attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals. NOTE: Preferred decal layout is shown, Decals on the Liftgate are attached at the factory. If vehicle does not permit this layout, decals in the manual and decal kit must be applied so that they are easily visible when approaching vehicle to operate Liftgate.
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DECALS SERIAL PLATE (REF) PARTS QR CODE DECAL P/N 299348-01 (TE-20) P/N 299348-02 (TE-25,TE-30) MAXON 24/7 SUPPORT DECAL P/N 298634-01 DECAL “F” DECAL “B” DECAL “A” FIG. 11-1 DECAL “C”...
ROADSIDE OPERATION ADVISORY WARNING Operating the Liftgate by the side of a busy road with vehicle traffi c increases the chance of personal injury and damage to Liftgate, cargo & vehicle. Making the loading area more visible to passing traffi c can help reduce the chance of injury and damage. NOTE: MAXON recommends placing at least 2 traffi...
OPERATION WARNING Never operate control switch while unfolding (and folding) platform and fl ipover. Always use handle on side of fl ipover to unfold (and fold) fl ipover. Holding the fl ipover any other way can create a hazard and injure operator. 1.
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OPERATION 3. Unhook (if equipped) and unfold the fl ipover as follows. If equipped with hook, press down on the fl ipover and rotate hook away from the handle (FIGS. 16-1 and 16-1A). Then, use handle (FIG. 16-1B) to unfold the fl ipover. FIG.
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OPERATION 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 the lifting capacity of the Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond the inboard edge of the platform. 5.
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OPERATION 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. 7. Load the platform at bed INBOARD height (FIG. 18-1) as fol- EDGE lows.
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OPERATION WARNING Never move the vehicle unless the Liftgate is properly stowed. NOTE: Platform raised off the ground makes it easier to grasp and fold the fl ipover. 9. Before moving the vehicle, prepare the Liftgate as fol- lows. Make sure load is DOWN removed from platform.
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OPERATION 11. Use handle on bottom of plat- form (FIG. 20-1A) to lift and fold the platform and fl ipover (FIG. 20-1). FIG. 20-1A FOLDING PLATFORM & FLIPOVER FIG. 20-1 12. Stow the platform (FIG. 20-2) by push- ing the toggle switch to the UP posi- tion (FIG.
USING CART STOPS (IF EQQUIPPED) 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.
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USING CART STOPS (IF EQQUIPPED) NOTE: Cart stops are opened by rotating the hook ROTATE TO (FIG. 22-1B). OPEN 2. Open cart stops (FIGS. 22-1 and 22-1A). Next, position cart and stand in the footprint area as shown in FIG. 22-1. HOOK OPENING CART STOPS (RH SIDE OF FLIP OVER)
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USING CART STOPS (IF EQQUIPPED) 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 platform INBOARD EDGE at bed level, make sure cart stops are open (FIG.
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