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C1500L
C1500L
CONTRACT NUMBER: 200010121
NEW
ON REQUEST
SPECIFICATION
C1500L Tail Lift
Prior sale and changes reserved!
OFFER INFORMATION
Location details
Köstendorf, 5203 - Austria
Dealer details
PALFINGER EMEA GmbH
Dealer E-mail
sales@palfinger.com
Dealer phone
004366488345792
Availability
On request
Product type
new
Contract number
200010121
paldrive.palfinger.com
Print date: Jul 12, 2022, 12:36:44 PM

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  • Page 1 Köstendorf, 5203 - Austria Dealer details PALFINGER EMEA GmbH Dealer E-mail sales@palfinger.com Dealer phone 004366488345792 SPECIFICATION Availability C1500L Tail Lift On request Product type Contract number 200010121 Prior sale and changes reserved! Print date: Jul 12, 2022, 12:36:44 PM paldrive.palfinger.com...
  • Page 2 MBB C 1500 L THE EFFICIENT AND FUNCTIONALLY TAIL LIFT...
  • Page 3 D (min.) installation space (min.) F (min.) K (max.) at dimension F (min.) D (max.) installation space (max.) 1036 PALFINGER Tail Lifts GmbH Fockestraße 53 27777 Ganderkesee Deutschland www.palfinger.com Applications shown in the leaflet do not always correspond to the standard specifications. Design and specification are subject to change without prior notice. Country specific regulations must be...
  • Page 4 PALFINGER TAIL LIFTS ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS TAIL LIFTS STANDARD...
  • Page 6 Assembly instructions PALFINGER Tail Lifts Tail Lift Standard 07-500.99-04.10-03 15.06.2017 Ref. no.: 2032342 A 22839...
  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Table of contents About these instructions ..........7 Abbreviations used ..............7 Enclosed documents ..............7 Important safety information ........9 Personnel qualifications ............9 Warning notices in these assembly instructions ..... 10 You must take these points into account during installation ... 11 Required tools and auxiliary equipment ....
  • Page 9 Table of contents 10.2 Air bleeding the hydraulic cylinders ........51 10.3 Checking horizontal position on ground ......... 51 10.4 Performing an oil level check ..........52 10.5 Checking screw connections ..........52 10.6 Attaching warning strips, safety point decals (optional) and type plate .................
  • Page 10: About These Instructions

    About these instructions About these instructions These assembly instructions contain important information to ensure that the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift is safely and properly installed.  Read these assembly instructions all the way through, particularly the chapter "Important safety information" on page 9, before attaching the tail lift.
  • Page 11 About these instructions • Brief operating instructions • Type plate • Attachment report (attachment diagram) • General installation drawing...
  • Page 12: Important Safety Information

    Important safety information Important safety information The PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift has been built according to the state-of-the-art and to recognised safety engineering rules. Nevertheless there is a danger of personal injury and material damage if you do not comply with the instructions in this chapter and in this operating manual.
  • Page 13: Warning Notices In These Assembly Instructions

    Indicates possible material damage. The environment, NOTICE! equipment or the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift may be damaged if you fail to avoid this danger. If you do not observe this information, the installation NOTE process may be adversely affected.
  • Page 14: You Must Take These Points Into Account During Installation

    PALFINGER Tail Lifts contract workshops. Your nearest contract workshop and other contact information can be found in the workshop directory. • Only use PALFINGER Tail Lifts original parts during installation work. • Observe all applicable accident prevention regulations. • Observe the vehicle manufacturer's attachment guidelines.
  • Page 15 • Make sure that the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift and its moving parts, the coupling, the brake system, the oil lines, the pneumatic lines and the cabling of the vehicle are not damaged.
  • Page 16: Required Tools And Auxiliary Equipment

    Required tools and auxiliary equipment Required tools and auxiliary equipment To assemble your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift you will need the following tools and auxiliary equipment: Tools Wrench size in mm: 6, 8, 10, 13, 32, 36, 41, 46, 50, 60, 65, 70...
  • Page 17: List Of Models And Scope Of Delivery

    List of models and scope of delivery List of models and scope of delivery Below a list of standard version models of PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lifts. The following models are available: MBB C 1000 S – C 3000 S MBB C 1000 LD –...
  • Page 18: Standard Tail Lift

    List of models and scope of delivery Standard tail lift Attachment grab handle (not Warning lamps (option) included in scope of delivery) Startup rail (roll bar, option) Side control panel (option) Useful load centre of gravity Hydraulic unit and controller Platform Underride protection Torsion frame...
  • Page 19: Tail Lift With Welded Consoles And Slide-In Unit

    List of models and scope of delivery Tail lift with welded consoles and slide-in unit Welded console plates Tilt cylinder Hydraulic unit Lift cylinder Underride protection Lift rocker Tail lift with bolted consoles and slide-in unit Bolted console plates Tilt cylinder Hydraulic unit Lift cylinder Underride protection...
  • Page 20: Tail Lift With Platform And Turning Unit

    Bolted console plates Tilt cylinder Hydraulic unit Lift cylinder Underride protection Platform Turning unit Scope of delivery The scope of delivery of your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift is based by the model you ordered and any agreed special accessories.
  • Page 21: Preparing For Installation

     First read this assembly manual through and then follow the instructions step-by-step.  You should also observe the operating manual for your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift and in particular all the safety instructions.  Perform all the preparatory work properly and carefully.
  • Page 22 When all these points have been checked off, you can start with the installation of your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift. The installation consists of several steps, which are described in more detail on the following pages. They include: •...
  • Page 23: Preparing Vehicle

    Preparing vehicle Preparing vehicle Before mounting the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift on your vehicle, you must prepare the vehicle accordingly. The specific steps vary according to the intended purpose and the vehicle type. You can obtain the most important technical parameters from...
  • Page 24: Removing Projecting Parts Of The Vehicle

    • parts of the vehicle exhaust.  Store the removed components in a secure, dry place. Components that are not compatible with your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift may not be reinstalled.  Consult your vehicle maker to find alternative solutions for...
  • Page 25: Creating Cutouts For The Lifting Mechanism (Optional)

    PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift. Your vehicle's rear cross-member should be able to bear approximately twice the rated load of your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift (e.g. with a 1000K tail lift around 2000 kg). If the rated load of the rear cross-member is insufficient for the ordered PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift, you may have to reinforce it.
  • Page 26: Preparing Vehicles With Box Bodies

    Preparing vehicle Preparing vehicles with box bodies A sealing system can be ordered from PALFINGER Tail Lifts and Mounting the sealing system pre-installed for vehicles with box bodies. The sealing system is mounted according to the special assembly instructions supplied.
  • Page 27: Installing Lifting Mechanism

    Installation with installation aids To assist in the installation of the lifting mechanism of your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift, you can on request obtain special installation aids. This installation aids support you in mounting the lifting mechanism. The following steps are required when installing with installation aids: •...
  • Page 28 Installing lifting mechanism  Lay the installation aids on the loading area.  Align the installation aids on the loading area. Refer to the dimensions in the general installation diagram.  Securely fix the installation aids to the vehicle chassis with, for example, screw clamps.
  • Page 29 Installing lifting mechanism 7.1.3 Bolting the lifting mechanism to the installation aid  Make sure that the lifting mechanism is in its final installation position.  It may be necessary, for example if a sealing system is present, to attach spacers to ensure correct spacing between the control rod and vehicle chassis.
  • Page 30 The installation sequence differs according to the type of console plates used. The welded consoles are attached in advance by PALFINGER Tail Lifts to the lifting mechanism. The customer notifies PALFINGER Tail Lifts of the required distances between the consoles and these cannot be subsequently changed.
  • Page 31 Installing lifting mechanism To fix the lifting mechanism with welded consoles to the vehicle chassis, proceed as follows:  Mark the following holes on the console plate. Observe the general installation diagram and vehicle manufacturer's box body mounting guidelines. Above all, note the number, position and diameter of drill holes.
  • Page 32 Installing lifting mechanism Table 1: Tightening torques on the consoles Tightening Type HLB Bolts/consoles Bolt type torque C 500 SD C 500 SPLD/SPRD C 750 SPL/SPR C 750 S C 500 LD M14x1.5 190 Nm C 750 L C 750 LX C 750 LG C 750 LD C 750 ML (PRO) -...
  • Page 33 Installing lifting mechanism To fix the lifting mechanism with bolted consoles to the vehicle chassis, proceed as follows: NOTE We recommend installation of the bolted consoles to the vehicle chassis before positioning of the lifting mechanism under the vehicle. optional Stand tube Hex.
  • Page 34 Installing lifting mechanism  Mount the lifting mechanism as described in section „Installing lifting mechanism“ from page 24.  Then precisely align the console plates (2) with respect to height and width to the chassis.  Fix the console plates to the vehicle chassis and tighten the hex. nuts (5).
  • Page 35 • turning unit • box unit The hydraulic unit is normally premounted by PALFINGER Tail Lifts. If request, you can also obtain a box unit with long cables and hoses. You can then mount this box unit at any position at any position under the vehicle.
  • Page 36: Installation With Attached Platform

    Installing lifting mechanism Installation with attached platform The following steps are required when installing with premounted platform: • position lifting mechanism under the vehicle (see chapter 7.2.1 on page 33), • mount the platform on the lifting mechanism (see chapter 7.2.2 on page 34), •...
  • Page 37 Installing lifting mechanism 7.2.2 Mounting the platform on the lifting mechanism  Mount the platform on the lifting mechanism.  Bolt the platform to the control rod without the tilt cylinders. Use the spacers delivered with the product to align the platform to the body.
  • Page 38 Installing lifting mechanism  Align the auxiliary device to the load area and fix it securely to the vehicle chassis with, for example, screw clamps.  Ensure that the auxiliary device at least correspondingly projects above the platform height at the back. 7.2.4 Positioning and fixing the platform ...
  • Page 39 Installing lifting mechanism 7.2.5 Installing lifting mechanism  Proceed with the installation of the lifting mechanism from step „Positioning the stand tube“ on page 27.  Fix the lifting mechanism according to the type of console plates used (see chapter 7.1.5 on page 27). ...
  • Page 40: Establishing Electrical Connections

    To electrically connect your tail lift, use the supplied PALFINGER Tail Lifts electrical circuit diagram and the vehicle maker's attachment guidelines. You will find the respective PALFINGER Tail Lifts electrical circuit diagram in the electrical unit on the circuit board. The following steps are required: •...
  • Page 41 Establishing electrical connections Optional:  Run the ground cable to the battery. Shorten as required.  Crimp the cable lug and mount it on the battery's minus terminal. With vehicles with preinstalled ETMA interface  Plug the plus and minus cables into the mating plugs. NOTE With hazardous goods vehicles, the ground cable must be connected to the battery or in accordance with the respective vehicle manufacturer's guidelines for mounting...
  • Page 42: Installing And Connecting The Control Unit

    The optional control unit must be mounted in a suitable location in the driver's cab. If a control unit is already present in the vehicle, you must connect your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift according to a special circuit diagram, which you can obtain from PALFINGER Tail Lifts.
  • Page 43: Mounting The Control Panel Holder

    Establishing electrical connections Mounting the control panel holder  Fix the control panel holder with screws or weld it in position as per the PALFINGER Tail Lifts installation diagram. Connecting the manual cable switch/remote control (optional) A manual cable switch or a remote control are optionally available with your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift.
  • Page 44  Mount the socket.  Connect the cable from the manual cable switch in the terminal box in accordance with the PALFINGER Tail Lifts wiring diagram.  Find a suitable and secure storage location for the manual cable switch. Operation of the manual cable switch only permissible from the marked position on the platform.
  • Page 45: Installing And Connecting The Platform

    Installing and connecting the platform Installing and connecting the platform If you have installed your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift with premounted platform (see chapter 7.2 onpage 33), you can skip the first three steps in platform installation and begin with step „Adjusting the tilt cylinder“...
  • Page 46: Bolting The Platform To The Control Rod

    Installing and connecting the platform  Carefully raise the platform and move it into the installation position at the truck tailgate.  Maintain the installation position with the lifting equipment until the platform is bolted to control rod and tilt cylinders. Bolting the platform to the control rod ...
  • Page 47: Bolting The Platform To The First Tilt Cylinder

    Installing and connecting the platform Bolting the platform to the first tilt cylinder Depending on your tail lift model, you will need to bolt one or two tilt cylinders to the platform. If your tail lift is equipped with two tilt cylinders, you should initially only bolt one tilt cylinder to the platform.
  • Page 48 Installing and connecting the platform  Slide the hydraulic unit back in, close the sealing cap and secure this with the clip.  Then check whether the hydraulic unit is correctly connected. Refer to the enclosed hydraulic circuit plan. Bolting the platform to the tilt cylinder ...
  • Page 49  During the assembly, make sure that the lubrication nipple on the piston rod end is oriented upwards and that the PALFINGER logo is not upside down.  Mount the floor roller and secure the pin.
  • Page 50: Adjusting The Tilt Cylinder

     Release the tilt cylinder by opening the platform.  Tighten the locking nut on the piston rod as per the PALFINGER Tail Lifts installation diagram.  Pull the bellows back over the piston rod and secure it with the clip.
  • Page 51: Bolting The Platform To The Second Tilt Cylinder (Apart From The Types Duo And 1000 E)

    Installing and connecting the platform Bolting the platform to the second tilt cylinder (apart from the types DUO and 1000 E) If you have bolted the platform to the first tilt cylinder, you can now bolt it to the second tilt cylinder. The second tilt cylinder is installed as described in chapter 9.3 on page 44.
  • Page 52: Installing Tilt Sensors

    Installing and connecting the platform Installing tilt sensors  Mount the tilt sensors as shown on the right of the platform.  Feed the cables through the openings. Bundle up cables that are too long and secure these with cable binders. ...
  • Page 53: Adjusting And Testing Installed Tail Lift

    Adjusting and testing installed tail lift Adjusting and testing installed tail lift When you have installed your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift, you must then adjust it and test that it is functioning properly. This entails the following jobs: • opening/closing platform and setting tilt switch b13 (see chapter 10.1 on page 50),...
  • Page 54: Air Bleeding The Hydraulic Cylinders

    Adjusting and testing installed tail lift 10.2 Air bleeding the hydraulic cylinders  Raise and lower the platform several times.  Open and close the platform several times. 10.3 Checking horizontal position on ground NOTE This test only has to be performed if tilt switch b16 is provided. ...
  • Page 55: Performing An Oil Level Check

    10.5 Checking screw connections  Study the PALFINGER Tail Lifts installation diagram.  Obtain the required tightening torques for the screw connections from the PALFINGER Tail Lifts installation drawing.  Make sure that all screw connections are secure.
  • Page 56: Attaching Warning Strips, Safety Point Decals (Optional) And Type Plate

    Attaching warning strips, safety point decals (optional) and type plate The scope of delivery of all PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lifts includes two warning strips. The warning strips are mounted according to the enclosed "Installation instructions for warning strips" (drawing no.
  • Page 57: Adjusting The Pressure Switch Of The Hydraulic Support (C 750 L To C 1000 L)

    Adjusting and testing installed tail lift 10.7 Adjusting the pressure switch of the hydraulic support (C 750 L to C 1000 L) Turn grub screw (Adjustment range from 20 – 50 bar) - Increase pressure in clockwise motion - Reduce pressure in anti-clockwise motion If the hydraulic support raises the vehicle too high or the props do not reach the ground, the pressure switch of the support can be adjusted.
  • Page 58: Performing Acceptance Test As Per Test Book

    Adjusting and testing installed tail lift 10.8 Performing acceptance test as per test book  Perform initial commissioning in accordance with the test book.  Enter the required details in the test book. • Company • Code • Installation company •...
  • Page 59: 11 Index

    Index 11 Index Abbreviations 7 Adjusting tail lift 50 tilt cylinder 47 auxiliary equipment 13 Bolting platform to the control rod 43 platform to the tilt cylinder 44 platform to the tilt cylinders 44 Enclosed documents 7 Foot-operated switch connecting plug Hydraulic circuit diagrams 58 Installing control unit 39...
  • Page 60 Index Tail lift platform 17 standard 15 with bolted consoles 16 with welded consoles 16 Tools 13 Truck with box body 20 Warnings layout 10...
  • Page 61: 12 Hydraulic Circuit Diagrams

    Hydraulic circuit diagrams 12 Hydraulic circuit diagrams 12.1 Standard tail lift with four cylinders 96-560.98-00.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER DBV1...
  • Page 62 Hydraulic circuit diagrams 12.2 Standard tail lift with two cylinders 97-510.98-00.00-00 TILT LIFT CYLINDER CYLINDER DBV1...
  • Page 63 Hydraulic circuit diagrams 12.3 Standard tail lift with hydraulic support 96-524.98-01.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 64 Hydraulic circuit diagrams 12.4 Tail lifts with hydraulic support MBB C 750 L C 1000 L –...
  • Page 65 Hydraulic circuit diagrams 12.5 Standard tail lift with hydraulic under-ride protection 99-514.98-01.00-00/3 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER...
  • Page 67 PALFINGER Tail Lifts GmbH Fockestraße 53 D-27777 Ganderkesee/Hoykenkamp Tel.: +49-4221 8530 Fax: +49-4221 87536 infombb@palfinger.com www.palfinger.com PALFINGER Hayons S.A.S Rue de l‘Eglise F-61310 Silly en Gouffern Tel.: +33-2 33 12 44 00 Fax: +33-2 33 12 44 01 francembb@palfinger.com www.palfinger.com PALFINGER Tail Lifts s.r.o.
  • Page 68 PALFINGER TAIL LIFTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TAIL LIFTS...
  • Page 70 Operating Instructions PALFINGER Tail Lifts Standard Tail Lifts Retractable Tail Lifts Foldable Tail Lifts Column Lifts 07-500.99-01.00-03 04.07.2017 Article no.: 2012721 A 22839...
  • Page 71 Qualification of Personnel ............. 7 Safety Instructions in these Instructions ........ 8 Observe the Following ............8 PALFINGER Tail Lifts– The Tail Lift ......... 10 Scope of Delivery .............. 11 How to Find Your Tail Lift Model ........12 Model Overviews ............... 14 Standard Tail Lifts ...............
  • Page 72 Operating Elements ............38 Lateral Operating Element ..........38 Operation Using two Hand Cable Controls with three Pushbuttons, each ............. 92 Optional Operating Method: Foot Control ......98 Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with two Pushbuttons ............100 Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with three Pushbuttons .............
  • Page 73: About These Instructions

    About these Instructions These instructions contain important information to install, op- erate, and maintain the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift in a safe and proper way, and to eliminate simple faults yourself.  Before starting to work with the tail lift, read these instruc- tions completely, particularly chapter „Important Safety In-...
  • Page 74: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information The PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift is manufactured according to state-of-the-art processes and approved safety standards. However, the risk of personal injuries and material damage ex- ists if the following general safety instructions and the warnings prior to the work instructions given in this manual are not obeyed.
  • Page 75: Safety Instructions In These Instructions

    • Constructional changes may only be performed by the con- tractor repair shop of PALFINGER Tail Lifts. You will find the address of your local contractor repair shop and other con- tact information in the list of repair shops.
  • Page 76 When Switching On • Before switching on the tail lift, check whether all safety and warning devices are in place and function properly. • Warning flags • Warning lights • Supporting straps • Roll stops During Operation • Make sure that the tail lift is unlocked before taking it into op- eration.
  • Page 77: Palfinger Tail Lifts- The Tail Lift

    PALFINGER Tail Lifts GmbH is among the leading manufacturers of these highly helpful load systems. You will encounter the tail lifts of the PALFINGER Tail Lifts brand and also former brands such as Hubfix, Interlift, and Ha- yons Inter in more than 40 countries throughout the world. More than 100,000 tail lifts manufactured in the factory near Bremen can be found on all five continents.
  • Page 78: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of Delivery • Tail lift • Adhesive label – ETMA information • Large identification plate (for the platform) • Small identification plate (for the lifting device) • Underrun bumper shield (UBS) • Load diagram • Operating Instructions • Test data booklet •...
  • Page 79: How To Find Your Tail Lift Model

    How to Find Your Tail Lift Model Each tail lift model has been assigned a letter (A to V) in these operating instructions. You will find the letter at the beginning of each chapter that contains information concerning your tail lift model.
  • Page 80 Retractable Tail Lifts Platform Single-Folded MBB R 750 L – R 2500 S MBB R 1500 L MBB R 1500 L FLAT MBB R 1500 SK – R 2000 LK MBB R 1500 S TRAIL – R 2000 L TRAIL MBB R 1500 S TRUCK –...
  • Page 81: Model Overviews

    Model Overviews Standard Tail Lifts Supporting strap on body 11 Roll stop (roll-off (not in scope of delivery) protection, optional) Lateral operating panel 12 Payload center of gravity Hydraulic unit 13 Warning lights (optional) Underrun bumper 14 Platform Lift arms switch b13, 17 Torsion frame tilt sensor b15 18 Lift cylinder...
  • Page 82 Standard Tail Lifts Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of (not in scope of delivery) gravity Hydraulic unit 14 Platform Underrun bumper 17 Torsion frame Railing 18 Lift cylinder 22 Hand cable control...
  • Page 83: Standard Tail Lifts

    Standard Tail Lifts Supporting strap on body 13 Warning lights (not in scope of delivery) (optional) Lateral operating panel 14 Platform Hydraulic unit 17 Torsion frame Lift arms switch b13 18 Lift cylinder 10 Foot control 19 Tilt cylinder (covered by platform) 11 Roll stop (roll-off protection, optional)
  • Page 84: Standard Tail Lifts With Electrical Cylinders

    Standard Tail Lifts with Electrical Cylinders Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of gravity (not in scope of delivery) 13 Warning lights (optional) Lateral operating panel 14 Platform Power unit 17 Torsion frame Underrun bumper 18 Lift cylinder Tilt sensor b15 19 Tilt cylinder Tilt sensor b15 21 Support tube...
  • Page 85: Retractable Tail Lifts

    Retractable Tail Lifts Guide rails 12 Payload center of gravity Supporting strap on body 13 Warning lights (optional) (not in scope of delivery) 15 Folding part of platform Lateral operating panel 16 Stationary part of platform Hydraulic unit 17 Torsion frame Lift arms switch b13, 18 Lift cylinder tilt sensor b15...
  • Page 86: Retraction Equipment

    Retraction Equipment Guide rails 15 Folding part of platform 17 Torsion frame 23 Platform package X Transport position Y Operating position...
  • Page 87: Foldable Tail Lifts

    Foldable Tail Lifts K L M Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of gravity (not in scope of delivery) 13 Warning lights (optional) Lateral operating panel 15 Folding part of platform Hydraulic unit 16 Stationary part of platform Underrun bumper 17 Torsion frame Lift arms switch b13, 18 Lift cylinder...
  • Page 88: Column Lifts

    Column Lifts Hydraulic unit with oil tank 10 Tilt sensor b15 (factory- set, do not change Hand cable control 1 position) Hand cable control 2 11 Warning light Vehicle deck 2 12 Payload center of gravity Vehicle deck 1 13 Link bridge (roll stop, Hydraulic hoses towards external side) (connected to hydraulic...
  • Page 89: Presetting The Tail Lift

    Presetting the Tail Lift This chapter provides principle settings to enable the comfort- able and safe use of the tail lift. Setting the Ground Adjustment Timing A C F Only for E-Type equipment with lift arms switch b13 the work- shop can determine the time the platform initiates the tilt pro- cess (ground adjustment) after making contact with the ground.
  • Page 90: Adjusting The Pressure Switch Of The Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet

    Adjusting the pressure switch of the hydraulic stabilizer feet Turn set screw (adjustment range 20 to 50 bars) - clockwise to increase pressure - counterclockwise to reduce pressure If the hydraulic stabilizer feet should lift the vehicle excessively or should not reach the ground, the pressure switch of the sta- bilizer can be adjusted.
  • Page 91: General Operation

    General Operation This chapter provides basic information that you must observe during operation. This information applies to all tail lift models.  Read the entire chapter carefully and pay special attention to the following safety instructions. CAUTION! Hazard of battery discharge! When the symbol shown on the left is depicted on the operat- BÜW ing element of your tail lift, the tail lift is equipped with a bat-...
  • Page 92: Switching On The Tail Lift

    Switching on the Tail Lift CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage due to insufficient safety measures! Personnel can be injured and material damage can occur at your vehicle, the tail lift, or other vehicles if you do not ob- serve the following: ...
  • Page 93 To switch on the tail lift using the key control (26) at the lateral operating element:  Insert the key into the keyhole of the key control and turn it clockwise. The operational readiness of the tail lift is shown by an op- tical signal in the driver's cab.
  • Page 94: Extending The Stabilizer Feet At Your Vehicle

    Extending the Stabilizer Feet at Your Vehicle CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle! The vehicle chassis frame can be damaged by insufficient carrying capacity of the ground or by incorrectly adjusted hy- draulic stabilizer feet.  Make sure that the carrying capacity of the ground is ap- propriate for the stabilizer feet! ...
  • Page 95: Retracting The Stabilizer Feet At Your Vehicle

    Retracting the Stabilizer Feet at Your Vehicle Retracting Mechanical Stabilizer Feet  Loosen the clamping device.  Push the stabilizer feet back into the transport position.  Hand-tighten the clamping device. Retracting Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet CAUTION! Risk of chassis damage! In case of vehicles with air suspension, the entire weight can be shifted to the stabilizer feet.
  • Page 96 Putting up P-shaped safety railings  Rotate the respective safety railing by 90° upwards, until it locks into place. Laying down P-shaped safety railings  To unlock pull up the respective safety railing (1).  Rotate the respective safety railing inwards (2), until the magnetic resilient pad touches down onto the platform.
  • Page 97 Putting up A-shaped safety railing  Pull the respective safety railing briefly towards the center of the platform (1).  Rotate the respective safety railing by 90° upwards (2) and lower it until it locks into place. Laying down A-shaped safety railing ...
  • Page 98: Moving The Platform

    Moving the Platform CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage when moving the platform! Personnel can be injured when moving the platform. Vehicles and other object in the maneuvering area can be damaged. Load items can fall down and be damaged or injure other per- sons.
  • Page 99 Explanation of Terms Actions for the platform: • Open The platform opens and moves from the vertical transport po- sition to the desired operating position. This position is stored and reverted to when lifting the platform after the ground ad- justment.
  • Page 100 • Ground adjustment After bringing down the platform it tilts from the operating po- sition to adjust to the ground level. The foldable models M tilt gradually during bringing down the platform. • Setting the Platform to its Horizontal Position Before the platform is raised from the ground it tilts back into the horizontal operating position that was stored during opening.
  • Page 101: Loading Or Unloading The Platform

    Lifting the Platform Before the platform is lifted it tilts to the horizontal position. While the platform is lifted it remains in horizontal position.  Lift the platform depending on the model by means of the lateral operating element, the foot control, or the hand cable control, as described in chapter “Operating Elements”...
  • Page 102 Loading or Unloading the Platform on the Ground  Roll or lift the payload onto the platform.  Secure any rolling containers on the tail lift by installed brake devices or roll-off protections. Loading or Unloading the Platform at a Ramp CAUTION! Risk of falling when loading at a ramp! Person can trip and fall down if there is an edge between...
  • Page 103: Switching Off The Tail Lift

    Switching off the Tail Lift The tail lift may only be switched off when the platform is closed and/or folded in. CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage due to unlocked tail lift! Persons can be injured or vehicles and objects in public road traffic can be damaged if the tail lift folds out accidentally during driving and sticks out into the moving traffic.
  • Page 104: Driver's Cab Control Unit

    To switch off the tail lift using the key code at the lateral oper- ating element:  Enter the key code using the Lift and Close pushbuttons (see Chapter “Programming a Key Code” from p. 116). The visual signal indicating the operational readiness of the tail lift extinguishes.
  • Page 105: Operating Elements

    Operating Elements This chapter describes the operating elements of the different tail lift models. To identify you model, refer to “How to Find Your Tail Lift Model”, p. 12. CAUTION! Risk of accidents and injury! If the safety and warning devices of the tail lift are damaged or missing, personal injuries or material damage can occur.
  • Page 106 Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 107 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (28) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered a small amount and then unfolds to the horizontal operating position.
  • Page 109 Operation Using Two-hand Control without Automatic Ground Adjustment 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 110 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (28) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. Lowering the Platform  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the ground.
  • Page 111 Operation Using Two-hand Control and Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury!
  • Page 112 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
  • Page 113 Operation Using Two-hand Control with a Hydraulic Underrun Bumper 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: lift/lower the underrun bumper 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER!
  • Page 114 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
  • Page 115 Operation Using One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 116 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (28) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the horizontal operat- ing position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
  • Page 117 Operation Using One-hand Control and Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 118 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (28) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the horizontal operat- ing position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
  • Page 119 Operation Using Joystick 27 Joystick: lift/lower/open/close 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur. ...
  • Page 120 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Press the pushbutton (29) and simultaneously move the joystick (27) to the left (direction of travel right) or to the right (direction of travel left) and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position.
  • Page 121 Operation Using Two-hand Control and Pushbuttons 35 Pushbutton: lower/lift 36 Pushbutton: open/close 37 Pushbutton: lift/close 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 122 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Press and hold pushbutton (36) until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. Lowering the Platform  Press and hold pushbutton (35) until the platform has made contact with the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground.
  • Page 123 Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 124  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is completely extended.  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the folded platform has made contact with the ground. ...
  • Page 125  Operation with Two-hand Control easy move 26 (optional): easy move 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER!
  • Page 126  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the folded platform has made contact with the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform.
  • Page 127 Operation with One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 128  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is completely extended.  Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the folded platform has touched the ground. ...
  • Page 129  Operation with One-hand Control easy move 26 (optional): easy move 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 130  Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the folded platform has touched the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform.
  • Page 131 Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 1500 L FLAT 26 (optional): 26 Optional: Key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury!
  • Page 132  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is completely extended.  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the folded platform has made contact with the ground. ...
  • Page 133 Operation Using One-Hand Control for MBB R 1500 L FLAT 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 134  Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the folded platform has touched the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform.
  • Page 135 Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 1500 SH - R 2000 LH (Double-folded Platform with Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
  • Page 136 Extending and Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is folded out once. The platform is slightly lowered and then extends. Subse- quently it is lowered to the ground and unfolds once.
  • Page 137 Moving to the BDF Position  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously up- ward and hold them in this position until the torsion frame is located above its horizontal position.  Turn the rotary switch (30) upwards. The platform moves to the preset BDF position. ...
  • Page 139 Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 750 SM - R 2000 LM (Double-folded Platform without Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
  • Page 140 Extending and Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the vertical position. The platform is slightly lowered and then extends. Subse- quently it lowers to the ground and tilts into an approximate vertical position.
  • Page 141 Setting the BDF Position  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously up- ward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the vehicle loading floor height.  Turn the rotary switch (30) upward and hold it in this posi- tion until the platform has reached the loading position.
  • Page 143 Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 750 SM - R 2000 LM (Double-folded Platform with Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
  • Page 144 Extending and Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has been lowered. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction.
  • Page 145 Folding In and Retracting the Platform  Protect your hands with gloves.  Grasp the platform edge with both hands to fold back the platform.  Pull the folding part of the platform with both hands to fold it back. ...
  • Page 147 Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 148  Pull the handle with both hands to fold out the platform to the rear.  Turn the rotary switches (28) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the horizontal position.  Fold the folding part of the platform with both hands to the operating position.
  • Page 149 Operation Using One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 150  Turn the rotary switch (28) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the horizontal position.  Fold the folding part of the platform with both hands to the operating position. Lifting the Platform ...
  • Page 151 Operation Using Two-hand Control B L M 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 152 Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has made contact with the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves. ...
  • Page 153 Operation Using One-hand Control B L M 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 154 Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (27) upward and hold it in this posi- tion until the platform is adjusted flush to the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves. ...
  • Page 155 Operation F 600 L 27 Pushbutton: lower 28 Pushbutton: lift 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 156 Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Press the pushbutton (27) and hold.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform. Lifting the Platform ...
  • Page 157 T h e p l a t f o r m l i f t s a n d i s m o v e d u n d e r t h e v e h i c l e . Operation Using One-hand Control 54 Toggle switch DANGER!
  • Page 158 Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Press the toggle switch (54) downward and hold it in this position until the torsion frame touches the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to swivel the platform to the horizontal position.
  • Page 159: Operation Using Two Hand Cable Controls With

    Operation Using two Hand Cable Controls with three Pushbuttons, each Hand Cable Control 1 Pushbutton: lift platform 43+42 Pushbutton: close platform Pushbutton: lower platform 43+44 Pushbutton: open platform Hand Cable Control 2 Pushbutton: lift platform 46+45 Pushbutton: fold in link bridge Pushbutton: lower platform 46+47 Pushbutton: fold out link bridge DANGER!
  • Page 160 DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur.  Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
  • Page 161 DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! Failure to observe the instructions below when operating the column lift may result in persons or objects falling off the plat- form, causing serious injuries or damage to property.  Prior to lifting or lowering the platform always set upright the two safety railings.
  • Page 162 Opening the Platform  Press the pushbutton (43) on the hand cable control 1 and hold it in this position. Briefly after this press and hold the pushbutton (44) on the same hand cable control. Hold both pushbuttons in this position until the platform is horizontal. Note: When loading the platform, you can simply compensate for any height differences by using the “open”...
  • Page 163 Folding In the Link Bridge  Press the pushbutton (46) on the hand cable control 2 and hold it in this position. Briefly after this press and hold the pushbutton (45) on the same hand cable control. Hold both pushbuttons in this position until the link bridge has reached the required position.
  • Page 165: Optional Operating Method: Foot Control

    Optional Operating Method: Foot Control A B C E F G K L M Platform with 2 foot controls Platform with 3 foot controls (standard control) (control unit with basic board) 40 Foot control 42 Additional foot control (at platform rim) (at platform rim) 41 Foot control 43 Foot control: lift...
  • Page 166 Platform with 3 Foot Controls  Step on the foot control (44) and on the additional foot control (42). The platform is lowered and automatically adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform Platform with 2 Foot Controls  Step on the foot control (41) and keep it in this position. ...
  • Page 167: Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control With Two Pushbuttons

    Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable A B C E F G K L M Control with two Pushbuttons 42 Pushbutton: lift 43 Pushbutton: lower DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information" are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 168 DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur .  Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
  • Page 169: Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control With Three Pushbuttons

    Lowering the Platform  Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the plat- form is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position.
  • Page 170 DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur .  Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
  • Page 171 Lowering the Platform  Press the pushbutton (44) and keep it pressed until the plat- form is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position.
  • Page 172: Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control With Four Pushbuttons For Mbb C 750 Sx

    Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with four Pushbuttons for MBB C 750 SX 42 Pushbutton: lift 43 Pushbutton: lower 44 Pushbutton: Lift scissors 45 Pushbutton: Lower scissors DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information" are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 173 DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur .  Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
  • Page 174 Lowering the Platform  Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the plat- form is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position.
  • Page 175: Optional Operating Method: Wireless Remote Control Unit

    Optional Operating Method: Wireless A C F G K L Remote Control Unit (Standard) 40 Slide switch: On/Off 41 Pushbutton: open 42 Pushbutton: lower 43 Pushbutton: lift BATTERY POWER 44 Pushbutton: close 45 Pushbutton: special function DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 176 Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position. Before the platform is lifted it tilts to the horizontal position. Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present). ...
  • Page 177: Special Operating Elements

    Special Operating Elements A C E K L 27 Pushbutton: lift/close 28 Pushbutton: lower/open 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 32 Pushbutton: close/open 29 additional pushbutton (optional) DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 178 Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbuttons (27) and optionally (29) simultane- ously and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the vehicle loading floor height. The platform tilts to the horizontal or preset position before it is lifted. Closing the Platform ...
  • Page 179 Special Operating Elements 27 Pushbutton: lift/close 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 28 Pushbutton: lower/open 30 Pushbutton: extend 32 Pushbutton: close/open 31 Pushbutton: retract 29 additional pushbutton (optional) DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 180 Setting the Platform to its Horizontal Position  To adjust a steeper tilt of the platform, press both pushbuttons (27), (32) and optionally (29) simultaneously and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the required tilt angle. ...
  • Page 181: Special Operating Elements

    Special Operating Elements A C E K L 27 Pushbutton: lift/close 28 Pushbutton: lower/open 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 32 Pushbutton: close/open DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 182 Special Operating Elements for Hydraulic Stabilizer All Models Feet 54 Toggle switch DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur. ...
  • Page 183: Programming A Key Code

    Programming a Key Code  You can switch on the tail lift by a key code. The factory set- ting is: Key (Combination) to be Pressed Lift Close Lift To change this key code:  Open the platform.  Bring down the platform until it is adjusted flush to the ground.
  • Page 184 Clearing the Service Counter (Maintenance Counter) After 5000 cycles (lifts) the tail lift should be serviced. The con- trol box will flash for 2 seconds with high frequency after switch- on to indicate that this limit value is reached. Proceed as de- scribed below to clear the service counter after this.
  • Page 185 Error Recognition by Using the 7-Segment Display This function is only available with MBB Control. Status indication (7 segments, static, System LED flashing green (2 Hz) Status Description Status 0 => System switched on and all right, control box switched off Status 1 =>...
  • Page 186 Service functions (not available for all models) Status Description Action for disabling Automatic error reset as soon as Error “A“ => No voltage at J1/2 -> Check fuse. voltage is present at J1/2. Emergency program, sensor system being bridged. Re-enable by pressing Error “E“...
  • Page 187: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during maintenance or service of the tail lift or column lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.  Before working on the tail lift or column lift, read chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 188 Activity For retractable tail lifts: Cleaning and lubri- cating guide rails If unused for more than 3 months: Moving (open, lower, lift, close) tail lift several times Maintenance Intervals Activity Checking the function and presence of the safety and warning devices Cleaning the tail lift Checking the battery Checking the bolts and nuts for tight seat...
  • Page 189 Maintenance Intervals DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! When executing any maintenance or service work under the platform of the column lift, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage if the platform is not secured properly.  Always secure the platform slide or platform against mov- ing downwards.
  • Page 190 Maintenance Before Starting All Models Checking the Safety and Warning Devices The safety devices of the tail lifts comply with the respective current version of the valid regulations.  Before starting to drive, check whether all safety and warn- ing devices are operational. ...
  • Page 191: Maintenance Depending On Usage Frequency

    Maintenance Depending on Usage Frequency Cleaning the Tail Lift All Models CAUTION! Damage to paint! If you clean the tail lift using a pressure washer, damage to the paint may occur up to six weeks after painting.  Cleaning the tail lift with a pressure washer should not be done earlier than six weeks after painting.
  • Page 192 Applying Wax Spray to the PC Board All Models To protect the contacts against corrosion.  Depending on the weather conditions and especially after exposure to salt water spray, apply wax spray to the PC board and the connector plugs. Greasing and Lubricating ...
  • Page 193 Standard Models (Upright Platform) A B C E 44 Conical lubricating heads (grease nipples) 45 Roll-off protection bearings To grease and lubricate:  Clean the conical lubricating heads.  Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
  • Page 194 Retractable Models 44 Conical lubricating head 45 Roll-off protection bearings and joint of folding platform 46 Sliding consoles in the guide rails (nozzle lubrication) To grease and lubricate:  Clean the conical lubricating heads.  Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
  • Page 195 Foldable Models K L M 44 Conical lubricating head 45 Roll-off protection bearings and joint of folding platform 46 Bearings at the guide rails To grease and lubricate:  Clean the conical lubricating heads (44).  Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
  • Page 196 Column Lifts 44 Conical lubricating head 45 Roll-off protection bearings 47 Sliding surface of the slider To grease and lubricate:  Clean the conical lubricating heads (44).  Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
  • Page 197: Monthly Maintenance

    Monthly Maintenance Checking the Oil Level Standard Tail Lifts A B C Retractable Models...
  • Page 198 Foldable Models K L M 2 Hydraulic unit on support tube Slide-in Unit: To check the oil level:  Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground.  If required, retract all stabilizer feet.  Open the right cover of the support tube. ...
  • Page 199 Box-type or To check the oil level: reversible unit:  Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground.  If required, retract all stabilizer feet.  Remove the cover from the unit.  Using the indicator at the oil reservoir or the dip stick, check whether the indication is within the prescribed marked range.
  • Page 200: Quarterly Or Semi-Annual Maintenance

    Quarterly or Semi-annual Maintenance Lubrication of the Low-maintenance Bearings All Models  Clean the low-maintenance bearings.  Grease the low-maintenance bearings with lubricant grease. Note: If you use the tail lift quite frequently, the low-maintenance bearings must be greased more frequently than once a year.
  • Page 201 Slide-in Unit: Box-type Unit: Reversible Unit 47 Oil drain plug 48 Hydraulic oil reservoir 49 Suction filter in the oil reservoir 50 Breather filter 51 Valve block...
  • Page 202 To change the hydraulic oil:  Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground (see chapter “Operating Elements” from p. 38).  For the slide-in unit: Draw out the hydraulic unit so that the valve block (51) is positioned outside the block (see chapter “Checking the Oil Level”...
  • Page 203 Changing the Hydraulic Oil CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage through waste oil! If you do not change the oil in the hydraulic unit once a year, condensation water could accumulate, especially at tempera- tures below the freezing point. This disturbs the function of the column lift.
  • Page 204 To change the hydraulic oil:  Close the platform with the link bridge folded in; as a result the entire hydraulic oil will flow into the hydraulic oil reser- voir (see chapter “Operating Elements” from p. 38).  Remove the breather filter (50). ...
  • Page 205: Checks

    Protecting the Main Switch from Corrosion All Models To protect the main switch with strip fuse against corrosion:  Grease the main switch with contact grease. Checks With every tail lift a test data booklet is provided. According to this test data booklet the following checks must be performed by a specialist of your contractor repair shop: •...
  • Page 206: Eliminating Faults

    Eliminating Faults All Models Faults may occur even in the best maintained and serviced tail lift. The following description of possible faults will enable you to recognize faults quickly and eliminate them saving time and costs. Principally, troubleshooting and the elimination of faults should be done in the contractor repair shops.
  • Page 207  Make sure that the oil reservoir is sufficiently filled (except model E).  Check that mechanical or electrical components, for exam- ple cables, are not damaged. WARNING! Risk of burns in case of short-circuits! Serious burns can occur in case of a short-circuit of the high- power batteries.
  • Page 208 If more faults occur in the tail lifts you should not try to eliminate the faults yourself, but by contractor repair shops and with the aid of the following tables. The list of repair shops shows you the nearest repair shop and provides further contact information. Troubleshooting Tables A C F G K L M Before switching on...
  • Page 209 Open (Platform opens to the horizontal operating position – this position is stored and moved to after the ground adjustment during lifting) Fault Possible cause Remedy Tilt sensor b15 at the plat- form misadjusted or defec- Adjust or replace tive Warning lamps on platform PC board defective Replace...
  • Page 210 Lower Fault Possible cause Remedy Flow valve R 1 or R 2 at lift Clean or replace cylinder stuck or defective Platform does not come down or too slowly, but open- Seating too tight Grease all seating points ing operation works Change oil, use oil grade as Hydraulic oil too thick recommended...
  • Page 211 Ground adjustment (platform tilts) Fault Possible cause Remedy Emergency actuation: Actuate "Open" (28) pushbutton and additional pushbutton (29) on lateral control element until platform tilts Adjust lift arms switch b13 so Lift arms switch b13 misad- that the platform tilts after justed or defective touching the ground Check at connection bl (signal)
  • Page 212 Lift platform off the ground (platform tilts into the horizontal operating position that was stored when it was opened) Fault Possible cause Remedy The foot controls were actuated Release both foot controls, wait too fast (shorter than 1 s) or too a few seconds, and repeat pro- slow (longer than 3 s) after each cedure...
  • Page 213 Lift (platform moves up to loading edge) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts Rotary switches, pushbuttons, in operating element according or toggle switches defective to circuit diagram, use ground connection JK at PC board Platform does not lift up Check PC board according to PC board does not deliver out- circuit diagram at plug J 1/3...
  • Page 214 Retract Fault Possible cause Remedy Solenoid valves S 7 and S 8 Clean or replace leaking Solenoid valve S 7 does not Clean or replace open Platform does not re- tract, motor is running Solenoid valve S 11 does not Clean or replace open Piston seal in guide cylinder...
  • Page 215 Troubleshooting Tables Before switching on Fault Possible cause Remedy Optical indication in driver's cab flashes Tilt sensor b15 defective Replace tilt sensor b15 rapidly Switching on (LED on PC board flashes with the same rate as the turn signal) Fault Possible cause Remedy Lift arms switch b13 defective...
  • Page 216 Lower Fault Possible cause Remedy Briefly press Lift pushbutton, Lift cylinder is stuck then press Lower pushbutton again Seating too tight Grease all seating points Platform does not lower, but can be opened Output J4/15 or J42/81 does not Use test lamp to check according deliver output signal to circuit diagram Motor contactor -K2 or relay -K7...
  • Page 217 Lift platform off the ground (platform tilts into the horizontal operating position that was stored when it was opened) Fault Possible cause Remedy The foot controls were actu- Release both foot controls, ated too fast (shorter than wait a few seconds, and re- 1 s) or too slow (longer than peat procedure 3 s) after each other...
  • Page 218 Close (platform closes) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check con- Rotary switches, pushbut- tacts in operating element ac- tons, or toggle switches de- cording to circuit diagram, fective use ground connection JK at PC board Platform does not close Use test lamp to check PC PC board does not deliver board according to circuit di-...
  • Page 219 Troubleshooting Tables Before switching on Fault Possible cause Remedy Optical indication in driver's cab flashes Tilt sensor b15 defective Replace tilt sensor b15 rapidly Switching on (LED on PC board flashes with the same rate as the turn signal) Fault Possible cause Remedy Fuses in unit e1 or e2 have...
  • Page 220 Lift (platform moves up to loading edge) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts in operating element according Pushbutton defective to circuit diagram, use ground connection JK at PC board Check PC board according to PC board does not deliver out- Platform does not lift up circuit diagram at plug J 1/3 put at J 1/3...
  • Page 221 Lower (platform moves down until reaching the ground) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts in operating element according Pushbutton defective to circuit diagram, use ground Platform does not come connection JK at PC board down when operated PC board does not deliver out- Disconnect plug J 4, check ter- with hand cable control...
  • Page 222 Switch on Warnfix (Warnfix is automatically switched on when the platform is opened, left and right lights are switched in parallel) Fault Possible cause Remedy Short-circuit in lamp or cabling Repair short-circuit Warning light does not flash Lamp defective Replace Close (platform closes) Fault...
  • Page 223: Technical Data

    Technical Data Recommended Battery Capacity All Models Load weight [kg] Recommended battery capacity 12 V = 1 x 143 Ah up to 1250 24/12 V, 24 V = 2 x 12 V, 2 x 105 Ah 12 V = 1 x 180 Ah 1250 to 1750 24/12 V, 24 V = 2 x 12 V, 2 x 143 Ah over 1750 to 4000...
  • Page 224: Load Diagrams

    Load Diagrams The following tables show the maximum allowed weight of the payload (Q). The table applicable for your tail lift can also to be found on the lateral operating element. The payload (Q) comprises everything placed on the platform, e.
  • Page 225 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1750 C 750 S 1000 1450 C 750 L 1300 1150 C 750 LX C 1750 LD 1120 1650 C 750 SX C 1750 SZD 1800 C 750 SPL 2400 C 750 SPR 1000 2000 C 1000 L...
  • Page 226 a [mm] Q [kg] C 500 LG 1120 1800 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1000 1200 C 350 VAN C 500 VAN 1500 1120 1800 1800 a [mm] Q [kg] 1000 C 1000 E 1400 2400...
  • Page 227 [mm] [kg] [mm] [kg] 2000 1650 R 2000 L R 2000 LK 1100 1300 R 750 L R 2000 L TRAIL 1120 1600 R 2000 L TRUCK 1800 2400 700 1000 1000 2000 1200 1650 R 1000 S 1150 1500 1350 R 2000 S R 1000 S TRUCK...
  • Page 228 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1000 2000 1650 F 1000 SH 1000 1100 1300 F 2000 LH F 1000 SX 1500 1600 2400 2400 1500 1250 F 1500 LH 1000 F 1500 LX 1200 2400 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1250 1000...
  • Page 229 B C M a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] F 500 L F 600 L 1120 1120 1800 1600 B C V a [mm] Q [kg] 1500 4000 1750 3400 2000 3000 V 4000 S 2250 2600 2500 2400...
  • Page 230: Hydraulic Diagrams

    Hydraulic Diagrams Standard Tail Lift with Four Cylinders 96-560.98-00.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER DBV1...
  • Page 231 Standard Tail Lift with Two Cylinders 97-510.98-00.00-00 TILT LIFT CYLINDER CYLINDER DBV1...
  • Page 232 Standard Tail Lift with Hydraulic Support 96-524.98-01.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 233 STABLIZER FEET CYLINDERS TILT CYLINDER LIFT CYLINDER Pressure switch S8.1 adjusted to 20 bars...
  • Page 234 Standard Tail Lift with Hydraulic Underrun Bumper 99-514.98-01.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER...
  • Page 235 Support Cylinder - TILT CYL. - LIFT CYL. - TILT CYL. - LIFT CYL. Platform Cylinder Pressure Switch S 8.1 adjusted up to a maximum of 50 bar...
  • Page 236 Standard Tail Lift MBB C 1000 SB-C 1500 LB 13-570.98-02.00-00 Tilt Cylinder Lift Cylinder Hydraulic Unit...
  • Page 237 Standard Tail Lift MBB C 1000 SB-C 1500 LB with Pressure Intensifier 13-570.98-01.00-00 Tilt Cylinder Lift Cylinder Hydraulic Unit...
  • Page 238 Retractable Tail Lift 95-585.98-01.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 239 Retractable Tail Lift MBB R 750 L, R 750 SM, R 1000 LM, R 1500 SK and R 2000 LK 00-538.01-98.01-00/3...
  • Page 240 Retractable Tail Lift MBB R 1500 L FLAT 99-553.98-01.00-00/3 - LIFT CYL. - LIFT CYL.
  • Page 241 Retractable Tail Lift MBB R 1500 SH and R 2000 LH 00-514.98-00.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 242 Foldable Tail Lift 93-505.60-08.00-00 TILT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 243 Foldable Tail Lift 02-528.60-08.00-00 LIFT CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 244 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER PLATFORM S10 + S11 J42/80 S12 + S13 J42/81...
  • Page 245: Lubricants And Operating Media

    Lubricants and Operating Media Recommended Hydraulic Oil Grades • Shell Tellus S2 V 15 operation temperature: –20 °C to 60 °C • Aero Shell Fluid 41 Operation temperature: –54 °C to 90 °C "Cold climate" option • Aero Shell Fluid 41 and low temperature gaskets against vit- rification of sealing material Operation temperature: up to –54 °C Environment-friendly Oils...
  • Page 246 10,000 kg 3,000 daN Platform heights : up to 2,600 mm 9,000 kg 2,700 daN This certificate is comprised of 2 pages and is only valid in its complete form. Code XL Certificate MBB PALFINGER GmbH LS0108545-Z1-A1_englisch Page 1 of 2...
  • Page 247 TÜV NORD Mobilität GmbH & Co. KG MBB PALFINGER GmbH Ganderkesee Hannover, 25.03.2015 Martin Keller Signature of the responsible party This certificate is comprised of 2 pages and is only valid in its complete form. Code XL Certificate MBB PALFINGER GmbH LS0108545-Z1-A1_englisch Page 2 of 2...
  • Page 248: Index

    Index troubleshooting tables 141, 148, 152 folding in the platform 32 accessories 178 folding out the platform 32 alternators 156 folding part of platform 14 annual maintenance 133 foot control 14, 98 battery capacity 156 greasing 125 battery check 124 ground adjustment of platform 22, 33, 42 Battery main switch 26, 37 guide cylinder 14...
  • Page 249 lift arms switch 14 operator position. 125 lift cylinder 14 overview lifting the platform 32 column lifts 21 foldable tail lifts 13, 20 low-maintenance bearings 133 retractable tail lifts 13, 18 lubricants 178 retraction equipment 19 lubricating 125 standard tail lift 14, 17 standard tail lifts 12 main switch 138 maintenance 120...
  • Page 250 rotary switch 38 retract 32, 34 switch off 36 switching on 25 unload 34 safety devices 123 tail lift checking 123 close 38 safety instructions 8 extend 38 scope of delivery 11 fold in 38 service 120 fold out 38 lower 38 Service counter 117 open 38...
  • Page 251 PALFINGER Tail Lifts GmbH Fockestraße 53 D-27777 Ganderkesee/Hoykenkamp Tel.: +49-4221 8530 Fax: +49-4221 87536 infombb@palfinger.com www.palfinger.com PALFINGER Hayons S.A.S Rue de l‘Eglise F-61310 Silly en Gouffern Tel.: +33-2 33 12 44 00 Fax: +33-2 33 12 44 01 francembb@palfinger.com www.palfinger.com PALFINGER Tail Lifts s.r.o.
  • Page 252 PALFINGER TAIL LIFTS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS TAIL LIFTS...
  • Page 254 Operating Instructions PALFINGER Tail Lifts Standard Tail Lifts Retractable Tail Lifts Foldable Tail Lifts Column Lifts 07-500.99-01.00-03 04.07.2017 Article no.: 2012721 A 22839...
  • Page 255 Qualification of Personnel ............. 7 Safety Instructions in these Instructions ........ 8 Observe the Following ............8 PALFINGER Tail Lifts– The Tail Lift ......... 10 Scope of Delivery .............. 11 How to Find Your Tail Lift Model ........12 Model Overviews ............... 14 Standard Tail Lifts ...............
  • Page 256 Operating Elements ............38 Lateral Operating Element ..........38 Operation Using two Hand Cable Controls with three Pushbuttons, each ............. 92 Optional Operating Method: Foot Control ......98 Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with two Pushbuttons ............100 Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with three Pushbuttons .............
  • Page 257: About These Instructions

    About these Instructions These instructions contain important information to install, op- erate, and maintain the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift in a safe and proper way, and to eliminate simple faults yourself.  Before starting to work with the tail lift, read these instruc- tions completely, particularly chapter „Important Safety In-...
  • Page 258: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information The PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift is manufactured according to state-of-the-art processes and approved safety standards. However, the risk of personal injuries and material damage ex- ists if the following general safety instructions and the warnings prior to the work instructions given in this manual are not obeyed.
  • Page 259: Safety Instructions In These Instructions

    • Constructional changes may only be performed by the con- tractor repair shop of PALFINGER Tail Lifts. You will find the address of your local contractor repair shop and other con- tact information in the list of repair shops.
  • Page 260 When Switching On • Before switching on the tail lift, check whether all safety and warning devices are in place and function properly. • Warning flags • Warning lights • Supporting straps • Roll stops During Operation • Make sure that the tail lift is unlocked before taking it into op- eration.
  • Page 261: Palfinger Tail Lifts- The Tail Lift

    PALFINGER Tail Lifts GmbH is among the leading manufacturers of these highly helpful load systems. You will encounter the tail lifts of the PALFINGER Tail Lifts brand and also former brands such as Hubfix, Interlift, and Ha- yons Inter in more than 40 countries throughout the world. More than 100,000 tail lifts manufactured in the factory near Bremen can be found on all five continents.
  • Page 262: Scope Of Delivery

    Scope of Delivery • Tail lift • Adhesive label – ETMA information • Large identification plate (for the platform) • Small identification plate (for the lifting device) • Underrun bumper shield (UBS) • Load diagram • Operating Instructions • Test data booklet •...
  • Page 263: How To Find Your Tail Lift Model

    How to Find Your Tail Lift Model Each tail lift model has been assigned a letter (A to V) in these operating instructions. You will find the letter at the beginning of each chapter that contains information concerning your tail lift model.
  • Page 264 Retractable Tail Lifts Platform Single-Folded MBB R 750 L – R 2500 S MBB R 1500 L MBB R 1500 L FLAT MBB R 1500 SK – R 2000 LK MBB R 1500 S TRAIL – R 2000 L TRAIL MBB R 1500 S TRUCK –...
  • Page 265: Model Overviews

    Model Overviews Standard Tail Lifts Supporting strap on body 11 Roll stop (roll-off (not in scope of delivery) protection, optional) Lateral operating panel 12 Payload center of gravity Hydraulic unit 13 Warning lights (optional) Underrun bumper 14 Platform Lift arms switch b13, 17 Torsion frame tilt sensor b15 18 Lift cylinder...
  • Page 266 Standard Tail Lifts Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of (not in scope of delivery) gravity Hydraulic unit 14 Platform Underrun bumper 17 Torsion frame Railing 18 Lift cylinder 22 Hand cable control...
  • Page 267: Standard Tail Lifts

    Standard Tail Lifts Supporting strap on body 13 Warning lights (not in scope of delivery) (optional) Lateral operating panel 14 Platform Hydraulic unit 17 Torsion frame Lift arms switch b13 18 Lift cylinder 10 Foot control 19 Tilt cylinder (covered by platform) 11 Roll stop (roll-off protection, optional)
  • Page 268: Standard Tail Lifts With Electrical Cylinders

    Standard Tail Lifts with Electrical Cylinders Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of gravity (not in scope of delivery) 13 Warning lights (optional) Lateral operating panel 14 Platform Power unit 17 Torsion frame Underrun bumper 18 Lift cylinder Tilt sensor b15 19 Tilt cylinder Tilt sensor b15 21 Support tube...
  • Page 269 Retractable Tail Lifts Guide rails 12 Payload center of gravity Supporting strap on body 13 Warning lights (optional) (not in scope of delivery) 15 Folding part of platform Lateral operating panel 16 Stationary part of platform Hydraulic unit 17 Torsion frame Lift arms switch b13, 18 Lift cylinder tilt sensor b15...
  • Page 270: Retraction Equipment

    Retraction Equipment Guide rails 15 Folding part of platform 17 Torsion frame 23 Platform package X Transport position Y Operating position...
  • Page 271: Foldable Tail Lifts

    Foldable Tail Lifts K L M Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of gravity (not in scope of delivery) 13 Warning lights (optional) Lateral operating panel 15 Folding part of platform Hydraulic unit 16 Stationary part of platform Underrun bumper 17 Torsion frame Lift arms switch b13, 18 Lift cylinder...
  • Page 272: Column Lifts

    Column Lifts Hydraulic unit with oil tank 10 Tilt sensor b15 (factory- set, do not change Hand cable control 1 position) Hand cable control 2 11 Warning light Vehicle deck 2 12 Payload center of gravity Vehicle deck 1 13 Link bridge (roll stop, Hydraulic hoses towards external side) (connected to hydraulic...
  • Page 273: Presetting The Tail Lift

    Presetting the Tail Lift This chapter provides principle settings to enable the comfort- able and safe use of the tail lift. Setting the Ground Adjustment Timing A C F Only for E-Type equipment with lift arms switch b13 the work- shop can determine the time the platform initiates the tilt pro- cess (ground adjustment) after making contact with the ground.
  • Page 274: Adjusting The Pressure Switch Of The Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet

    Adjusting the pressure switch of the hydraulic stabilizer feet Turn set screw (adjustment range 20 to 50 bars) - clockwise to increase pressure - counterclockwise to reduce pressure If the hydraulic stabilizer feet should lift the vehicle excessively or should not reach the ground, the pressure switch of the sta- bilizer can be adjusted.
  • Page 275: General Operation

    General Operation This chapter provides basic information that you must observe during operation. This information applies to all tail lift models.  Read the entire chapter carefully and pay special attention to the following safety instructions. CAUTION! Hazard of battery discharge! When the symbol shown on the left is depicted on the operat- BÜW ing element of your tail lift, the tail lift is equipped with a bat-...
  • Page 276: Switching On The Tail Lift

    Switching on the Tail Lift CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage due to insufficient safety measures! Personnel can be injured and material damage can occur at your vehicle, the tail lift, or other vehicles if you do not ob- serve the following: ...
  • Page 277 To switch on the tail lift using the key control (26) at the lateral operating element:  Insert the key into the keyhole of the key control and turn it clockwise. The operational readiness of the tail lift is shown by an op- tical signal in the driver's cab.
  • Page 278: Extending The Stabilizer Feet At Your Vehicle

    Extending the Stabilizer Feet at Your Vehicle CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle! The vehicle chassis frame can be damaged by insufficient carrying capacity of the ground or by incorrectly adjusted hy- draulic stabilizer feet.  Make sure that the carrying capacity of the ground is ap- propriate for the stabilizer feet! ...
  • Page 279: Retracting The Stabilizer Feet At Your Vehicle

    Retracting the Stabilizer Feet at Your Vehicle Retracting Mechanical Stabilizer Feet  Loosen the clamping device.  Push the stabilizer feet back into the transport position.  Hand-tighten the clamping device. Retracting Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet CAUTION! Risk of chassis damage! In case of vehicles with air suspension, the entire weight can be shifted to the stabilizer feet.
  • Page 280 Putting up P-shaped safety railings  Rotate the respective safety railing by 90° upwards, until it locks into place. Laying down P-shaped safety railings  To unlock pull up the respective safety railing (1).  Rotate the respective safety railing inwards (2), until the magnetic resilient pad touches down onto the platform.
  • Page 281 Putting up A-shaped safety railing  Pull the respective safety railing briefly towards the center of the platform (1).  Rotate the respective safety railing by 90° upwards (2) and lower it until it locks into place. Laying down A-shaped safety railing ...
  • Page 282: Moving The Platform

    Moving the Platform CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage when moving the platform! Personnel can be injured when moving the platform. Vehicles and other object in the maneuvering area can be damaged. Load items can fall down and be damaged or injure other per- sons.
  • Page 283 Explanation of Terms Actions for the platform: • Open The platform opens and moves from the vertical transport po- sition to the desired operating position. This position is stored and reverted to when lifting the platform after the ground ad- justment.
  • Page 284 • Ground adjustment After bringing down the platform it tilts from the operating po- sition to adjust to the ground level. The foldable models M tilt gradually during bringing down the platform. • Setting the Platform to its Horizontal Position Before the platform is raised from the ground it tilts back into the horizontal operating position that was stored during opening.
  • Page 285: Loading Or Unloading The Platform

    Lifting the Platform Before the platform is lifted it tilts to the horizontal position. While the platform is lifted it remains in horizontal position.  Lift the platform depending on the model by means of the lateral operating element, the foot control, or the hand cable control, as described in chapter “Operating Elements”...
  • Page 286 Loading or Unloading the Platform on the Ground  Roll or lift the payload onto the platform.  Secure any rolling containers on the tail lift by installed brake devices or roll-off protections. Loading or Unloading the Platform at a Ramp CAUTION! Risk of falling when loading at a ramp! Person can trip and fall down if there is an edge between...
  • Page 287: Switching Off The Tail Lift

    Switching off the Tail Lift The tail lift may only be switched off when the platform is closed and/or folded in. CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage due to unlocked tail lift! Persons can be injured or vehicles and objects in public road traffic can be damaged if the tail lift folds out accidentally during driving and sticks out into the moving traffic.
  • Page 288: Driver's Cab Control Unit

    To switch off the tail lift using the key code at the lateral oper- ating element:  Enter the key code using the Lift and Close pushbuttons (see Chapter “Programming a Key Code” from p. 116). The visual signal indicating the operational readiness of the tail lift extinguishes.
  • Page 289: Operating Elements

    Operating Elements This chapter describes the operating elements of the different tail lift models. To identify you model, refer to “How to Find Your Tail Lift Model”, p. 12. CAUTION! Risk of accidents and injury! If the safety and warning devices of the tail lift are damaged or missing, personal injuries or material damage can occur.
  • Page 290 Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 291 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (28) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered a small amount and then unfolds to the horizontal operating position.
  • Page 293 Operation Using Two-hand Control without Automatic Ground Adjustment 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 294 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (28) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. Lowering the Platform  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the ground.
  • Page 295 Operation Using Two-hand Control and Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury!
  • Page 296 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
  • Page 297 Operation Using Two-hand Control with a Hydraulic Underrun Bumper 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: lift/lower the underrun bumper 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER!
  • Page 298 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
  • Page 299 Operation Using One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 300 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (28) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the horizontal operat- ing position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
  • Page 301 Operation Using One-hand Control and Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 302 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (28) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the horizontal operat- ing position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
  • Page 303 Operation Using Joystick 27 Joystick: lift/lower/open/close 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur. ...
  • Page 304 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Press the pushbutton (29) and simultaneously move the joystick (27) to the left (direction of travel right) or to the right (direction of travel left) and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position.
  • Page 305 Operation Using Two-hand Control and Pushbuttons 35 Pushbutton: lower/lift 36 Pushbutton: open/close 37 Pushbutton: lift/close 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 306 Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Press and hold pushbutton (36) until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. Lowering the Platform  Press and hold pushbutton (35) until the platform has made contact with the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground.
  • Page 307 Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 308  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is completely extended.  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the folded platform has made contact with the ground. ...
  • Page 309  Operation with Two-hand Control easy move 26 (optional): easy move 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER!
  • Page 310  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the folded platform has made contact with the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform.
  • Page 311 Operation with One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 312  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is completely extended.  Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the folded platform has touched the ground. ...
  • Page 313  Operation with One-hand Control easy move 26 (optional): easy move 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 314  Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the folded platform has touched the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform.
  • Page 315 Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 1500 L FLAT 26 (optional): 26 Optional: Key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury!
  • Page 316  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is completely extended.  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the folded platform has made contact with the ground. ...
  • Page 317 Operation Using One-Hand Control for MBB R 1500 L FLAT 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 318  Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the folded platform has touched the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform.
  • Page 319 Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 1500 SH - R 2000 LH (Double-folded Platform with Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
  • Page 320 Extending and Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is folded out once. The platform is slightly lowered and then extends. Subse- quently it is lowered to the ground and unfolds once.
  • Page 321 Moving to the BDF Position  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously up- ward and hold them in this position until the torsion frame is located above its horizontal position.  Turn the rotary switch (30) upwards. The platform moves to the preset BDF position. ...
  • Page 323 Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 750 SM - R 2000 LM (Double-folded Platform without Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
  • Page 324 Extending and Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the vertical position. The platform is slightly lowered and then extends. Subse- quently it lowers to the ground and tilts into an approximate vertical position.
  • Page 325 Setting the BDF Position  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously up- ward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the vehicle loading floor height.  Turn the rotary switch (30) upward and hold it in this posi- tion until the platform has reached the loading position.
  • Page 327 Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 750 SM - R 2000 LM (Double-folded Platform with Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
  • Page 328 Extending and Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has been lowered. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction.
  • Page 329 Folding In and Retracting the Platform  Protect your hands with gloves.  Grasp the platform edge with both hands to fold back the platform.  Pull the folding part of the platform with both hands to fold it back. ...
  • Page 331 Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 332  Pull the handle with both hands to fold out the platform to the rear.  Turn the rotary switches (28) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the horizontal position.  Fold the folding part of the platform with both hands to the operating position.
  • Page 333 Operation Using One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 334  Turn the rotary switch (28) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the horizontal position.  Fold the folding part of the platform with both hands to the operating position. Lifting the Platform ...
  • Page 335 Operation Using Two-hand Control B L M 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 336 Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has made contact with the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves. ...
  • Page 337 Operation Using One-hand Control B L M 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 338 Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Turn the rotary switch (27) upward and hold it in this posi- tion until the platform is adjusted flush to the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves. ...
  • Page 339 Operation F 600 L 27 Pushbutton: lower 28 Pushbutton: lift 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 340 Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Press the pushbutton (27) and hold.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform. Lifting the Platform ...
  • Page 341 T h e p l a t f o r m l i f t s a n d i s m o v e d u n d e r t h e v e h i c l e . Operation Using One-hand Control 54 Toggle switch DANGER!
  • Page 342 Folding Out the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present).  Press the toggle switch (54) downward and hold it in this position until the torsion frame touches the ground.  Protect your hands with gloves.  Pull the handle with both hands to swivel the platform to the horizontal position.
  • Page 343: Operation Using Two Hand Cable Controls With Three Pushbuttons, Each

    Operation Using two Hand Cable Controls with three Pushbuttons, each Hand Cable Control 1 Pushbutton: lift platform 43+42 Pushbutton: close platform Pushbutton: lower platform 43+44 Pushbutton: open platform Hand Cable Control 2 Pushbutton: lift platform 46+45 Pushbutton: fold in link bridge Pushbutton: lower platform 46+47 Pushbutton: fold out link bridge DANGER!
  • Page 344 DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur.  Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
  • Page 345 DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! Failure to observe the instructions below when operating the column lift may result in persons or objects falling off the plat- form, causing serious injuries or damage to property.  Prior to lifting or lowering the platform always set upright the two safety railings.
  • Page 346 Opening the Platform  Press the pushbutton (43) on the hand cable control 1 and hold it in this position. Briefly after this press and hold the pushbutton (44) on the same hand cable control. Hold both pushbuttons in this position until the platform is horizontal. Note: When loading the platform, you can simply compensate for any height differences by using the “open”...
  • Page 347 Folding In the Link Bridge  Press the pushbutton (46) on the hand cable control 2 and hold it in this position. Briefly after this press and hold the pushbutton (45) on the same hand cable control. Hold both pushbuttons in this position until the link bridge has reached the required position.
  • Page 349: Optional Operating Method: Foot Control

    Optional Operating Method: Foot Control A B C E F G K L M Platform with 2 foot controls Platform with 3 foot controls (standard control) (control unit with basic board) 40 Foot control 42 Additional foot control (at platform rim) (at platform rim) 41 Foot control 43 Foot control: lift...
  • Page 350 Platform with 3 Foot Controls  Step on the foot control (44) and on the additional foot control (42). The platform is lowered and automatically adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform Platform with 2 Foot Controls  Step on the foot control (41) and keep it in this position. ...
  • Page 351: Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control With Two Pushbuttons

    Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable A B C E F G K L M Control with two Pushbuttons 42 Pushbutton: lift 43 Pushbutton: lower DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information" are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 352 DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur .  Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
  • Page 353: Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control With Three Pushbuttons

    Lowering the Platform  Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the plat- form is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position.
  • Page 354 DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur .  Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
  • Page 355 Lowering the Platform  Press the pushbutton (44) and keep it pressed until the plat- form is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position.
  • Page 356: Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control With Four Pushbuttons For Mbb C 750 Sx

    Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with four Pushbuttons for MBB C 750 SX 42 Pushbutton: lift 43 Pushbutton: lower 44 Pushbutton: Lift scissors 45 Pushbutton: Lower scissors DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information" are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 357 DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur .  Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
  • Page 358 Lowering the Platform  Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the plat- form is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position.
  • Page 359: Optional Operating Method: Wireless Remote Control Unit (Standard)

    Optional Operating Method: Wireless A C F G K L Remote Control Unit (Standard) 40 Slide switch: On/Off 41 Pushbutton: open 42 Pushbutton: lower 43 Pushbutton: lift BATTERY POWER 44 Pushbutton: close 45 Pushbutton: special function DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
  • Page 360 Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position. Before the platform is lifted it tilts to the horizontal position. Opening the Platform  Loosen the platform interlock (if present). ...
  • Page 361 Special Operating Elements A C E K L 27 Pushbutton: lift/close 28 Pushbutton: lower/open 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 32 Pushbutton: close/open 29 additional pushbutton (optional) DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 362 Lifting the Platform  Press the pushbuttons (27) and optionally (29) simultane- ously and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the vehicle loading floor height. The platform tilts to the horizontal or preset position before it is lifted. Closing the Platform ...
  • Page 363 Special Operating Elements 27 Pushbutton: lift/close 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 28 Pushbutton: lower/open 30 Pushbutton: extend 32 Pushbutton: close/open 31 Pushbutton: retract 29 additional pushbutton (optional) DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 364 Setting the Platform to its Horizontal Position  To adjust a steeper tilt of the platform, press both pushbuttons (27), (32) and optionally (29) simultaneously and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the required tilt angle. ...
  • Page 365: Special Operating Elements

    Special Operating Elements A C E K L 27 Pushbutton: lift/close 28 Pushbutton: lower/open 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 32 Pushbutton: close/open DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
  • Page 366 Special Operating Elements for Hydraulic Stabilizer All Models Feet 54 Toggle switch DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur. ...
  • Page 367: Programming A Key Code

    Programming a Key Code  You can switch on the tail lift by a key code. The factory set- ting is: Key (Combination) to be Pressed Lift Close Lift To change this key code:  Open the platform.  Bring down the platform until it is adjusted flush to the ground.
  • Page 368 Clearing the Service Counter (Maintenance Counter) After 5000 cycles (lifts) the tail lift should be serviced. The con- trol box will flash for 2 seconds with high frequency after switch- on to indicate that this limit value is reached. Proceed as de- scribed below to clear the service counter after this.
  • Page 369 Error Recognition by Using the 7-Segment Display This function is only available with MBB Control. Status indication (7 segments, static, System LED flashing green (2 Hz) Status Description Status 0 => System switched on and all right, control box switched off Status 1 =>...
  • Page 370 Service functions (not available for all models) Status Description Action for disabling Automatic error reset as soon as Error “A“ => No voltage at J1/2 -> Check fuse. voltage is present at J1/2. Emergency program, sensor system being bridged. Re-enable by pressing Error “E“...
  • Page 371: Service And Maintenance

    Service and Maintenance DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during maintenance or service of the tail lift or column lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.  Before working on the tail lift or column lift, read chapter “General Operation”...
  • Page 372 Activity For retractable tail lifts: Cleaning and lubri- cating guide rails If unused for more than 3 months: Moving (open, lower, lift, close) tail lift several times Maintenance Intervals Activity Checking the function and presence of the safety and warning devices Cleaning the tail lift Checking the battery Checking the bolts and nuts for tight seat...
  • Page 373 Maintenance Intervals DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! When executing any maintenance or service work under the platform of the column lift, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage if the platform is not secured properly.  Always secure the platform slide or platform against mov- ing downwards.
  • Page 374 Maintenance Before Starting All Models Checking the Safety and Warning Devices The safety devices of the tail lifts comply with the respective current version of the valid regulations.  Before starting to drive, check whether all safety and warn- ing devices are operational. ...
  • Page 375: Maintenance Depending On Usage Frequency

    Maintenance Depending on Usage Frequency Cleaning the Tail Lift All Models CAUTION! Damage to paint! If you clean the tail lift using a pressure washer, damage to the paint may occur up to six weeks after painting.  Cleaning the tail lift with a pressure washer should not be done earlier than six weeks after painting.
  • Page 376 Applying Wax Spray to the PC Board All Models To protect the contacts against corrosion.  Depending on the weather conditions and especially after exposure to salt water spray, apply wax spray to the PC board and the connector plugs. Greasing and Lubricating ...
  • Page 377 Standard Models (Upright Platform) A B C E 44 Conical lubricating heads (grease nipples) 45 Roll-off protection bearings To grease and lubricate:  Clean the conical lubricating heads.  Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
  • Page 378 Retractable Models 44 Conical lubricating head 45 Roll-off protection bearings and joint of folding platform 46 Sliding consoles in the guide rails (nozzle lubrication) To grease and lubricate:  Clean the conical lubricating heads.  Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
  • Page 379 Foldable Models K L M 44 Conical lubricating head 45 Roll-off protection bearings and joint of folding platform 46 Bearings at the guide rails To grease and lubricate:  Clean the conical lubricating heads (44).  Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
  • Page 380 Column Lifts 44 Conical lubricating head 45 Roll-off protection bearings 47 Sliding surface of the slider To grease and lubricate:  Clean the conical lubricating heads (44).  Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
  • Page 381: Monthly Maintenance

    Monthly Maintenance Checking the Oil Level Standard Tail Lifts A B C Retractable Models...
  • Page 382 Foldable Models K L M 2 Hydraulic unit on support tube Slide-in Unit: To check the oil level:  Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground.  If required, retract all stabilizer feet.  Open the right cover of the support tube. ...
  • Page 383 Box-type or To check the oil level: reversible unit:  Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground.  If required, retract all stabilizer feet.  Remove the cover from the unit.  Using the indicator at the oil reservoir or the dip stick, check whether the indication is within the prescribed marked range.
  • Page 384: Quarterly Or Semi-Annual Maintenance

    Quarterly or Semi-annual Maintenance Lubrication of the Low-maintenance Bearings All Models  Clean the low-maintenance bearings.  Grease the low-maintenance bearings with lubricant grease. Note: If you use the tail lift quite frequently, the low-maintenance bearings must be greased more frequently than once a year.
  • Page 385 Slide-in Unit: Box-type Unit: Reversible Unit 47 Oil drain plug 48 Hydraulic oil reservoir 49 Suction filter in the oil reservoir 50 Breather filter 51 Valve block...
  • Page 386 To change the hydraulic oil:  Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground (see chapter “Operating Elements” from p. 38).  For the slide-in unit: Draw out the hydraulic unit so that the valve block (51) is positioned outside the block (see chapter “Checking the Oil Level”...
  • Page 387 Changing the Hydraulic Oil CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage through waste oil! If you do not change the oil in the hydraulic unit once a year, condensation water could accumulate, especially at tempera- tures below the freezing point. This disturbs the function of the column lift.
  • Page 388 To change the hydraulic oil:  Close the platform with the link bridge folded in; as a result the entire hydraulic oil will flow into the hydraulic oil reser- voir (see chapter “Operating Elements” from p. 38).  Remove the breather filter (50). ...
  • Page 389: Checks

    Protecting the Main Switch from Corrosion All Models To protect the main switch with strip fuse against corrosion:  Grease the main switch with contact grease. Checks With every tail lift a test data booklet is provided. According to this test data booklet the following checks must be performed by a specialist of your contractor repair shop: •...
  • Page 390: Eliminating Faults

    Eliminating Faults All Models Faults may occur even in the best maintained and serviced tail lift. The following description of possible faults will enable you to recognize faults quickly and eliminate them saving time and costs. Principally, troubleshooting and the elimination of faults should be done in the contractor repair shops.
  • Page 391  Make sure that the oil reservoir is sufficiently filled (except model E).  Check that mechanical or electrical components, for exam- ple cables, are not damaged. WARNING! Risk of burns in case of short-circuits! Serious burns can occur in case of a short-circuit of the high- power batteries.
  • Page 392 If more faults occur in the tail lifts you should not try to eliminate the faults yourself, but by contractor repair shops and with the aid of the following tables. The list of repair shops shows you the nearest repair shop and provides further contact information. Troubleshooting Tables A C F G K L M Before switching on...
  • Page 393 Open (Platform opens to the horizontal operating position – this position is stored and moved to after the ground adjustment during lifting) Fault Possible cause Remedy Tilt sensor b15 at the plat- form misadjusted or defec- Adjust or replace tive Warning lamps on platform PC board defective Replace...
  • Page 394 Lower Fault Possible cause Remedy Flow valve R 1 or R 2 at lift Clean or replace cylinder stuck or defective Platform does not come down or too slowly, but open- Seating too tight Grease all seating points ing operation works Change oil, use oil grade as Hydraulic oil too thick recommended...
  • Page 395 Ground adjustment (platform tilts) Fault Possible cause Remedy Emergency actuation: Actuate "Open" (28) pushbutton and additional pushbutton (29) on lateral control element until platform tilts Adjust lift arms switch b13 so Lift arms switch b13 misad- that the platform tilts after justed or defective touching the ground Check at connection bl (signal)
  • Page 396 Lift platform off the ground (platform tilts into the horizontal operating position that was stored when it was opened) Fault Possible cause Remedy The foot controls were actuated Release both foot controls, wait too fast (shorter than 1 s) or too a few seconds, and repeat pro- slow (longer than 3 s) after each cedure...
  • Page 397 Lift (platform moves up to loading edge) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts Rotary switches, pushbuttons, in operating element according or toggle switches defective to circuit diagram, use ground connection JK at PC board Platform does not lift up Check PC board according to PC board does not deliver out- circuit diagram at plug J 1/3...
  • Page 398 Retract Fault Possible cause Remedy Solenoid valves S 7 and S 8 Clean or replace leaking Solenoid valve S 7 does not Clean or replace open Platform does not re- tract, motor is running Solenoid valve S 11 does not Clean or replace open Piston seal in guide cylinder...
  • Page 399 Troubleshooting Tables Before switching on Fault Possible cause Remedy Optical indication in driver's cab flashes Tilt sensor b15 defective Replace tilt sensor b15 rapidly Switching on (LED on PC board flashes with the same rate as the turn signal) Fault Possible cause Remedy Lift arms switch b13 defective...
  • Page 400 Lower Fault Possible cause Remedy Briefly press Lift pushbutton, Lift cylinder is stuck then press Lower pushbutton again Seating too tight Grease all seating points Platform does not lower, but can be opened Output J4/15 or J42/81 does not Use test lamp to check according deliver output signal to circuit diagram Motor contactor -K2 or relay -K7...
  • Page 401 Lift platform off the ground (platform tilts into the horizontal operating position that was stored when it was opened) Fault Possible cause Remedy The foot controls were actu- Release both foot controls, ated too fast (shorter than wait a few seconds, and re- 1 s) or too slow (longer than peat procedure 3 s) after each other...
  • Page 402 Close (platform closes) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check con- Rotary switches, pushbut- tacts in operating element ac- tons, or toggle switches de- cording to circuit diagram, fective use ground connection JK at PC board Platform does not close Use test lamp to check PC PC board does not deliver board according to circuit di-...
  • Page 403 Troubleshooting Tables Before switching on Fault Possible cause Remedy Optical indication in driver's cab flashes Tilt sensor b15 defective Replace tilt sensor b15 rapidly Switching on (LED on PC board flashes with the same rate as the turn signal) Fault Possible cause Remedy Fuses in unit e1 or e2 have...
  • Page 404 Lift (platform moves up to loading edge) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts in operating element according Pushbutton defective to circuit diagram, use ground connection JK at PC board Check PC board according to PC board does not deliver out- Platform does not lift up circuit diagram at plug J 1/3 put at J 1/3...
  • Page 405 Lower (platform moves down until reaching the ground) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts in operating element according Pushbutton defective to circuit diagram, use ground Platform does not come connection JK at PC board down when operated PC board does not deliver out- Disconnect plug J 4, check ter- with hand cable control...
  • Page 406 Switch on Warnfix (Warnfix is automatically switched on when the platform is opened, left and right lights are switched in parallel) Fault Possible cause Remedy Short-circuit in lamp or cabling Repair short-circuit Warning light does not flash Lamp defective Replace Close (platform closes) Fault...
  • Page 407: Technical Data

    Technical Data Recommended Battery Capacity All Models Load weight [kg] Recommended battery capacity 12 V = 1 x 143 Ah up to 1250 24/12 V, 24 V = 2 x 12 V, 2 x 105 Ah 12 V = 1 x 180 Ah 1250 to 1750 24/12 V, 24 V = 2 x 12 V, 2 x 143 Ah over 1750 to 4000...
  • Page 408: Load Diagrams

    Load Diagrams The following tables show the maximum allowed weight of the payload (Q). The table applicable for your tail lift can also to be found on the lateral operating element. The payload (Q) comprises everything placed on the platform, e.
  • Page 409 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1750 C 750 S 1000 1450 C 750 L 1300 1150 C 750 LX C 1750 LD 1120 1650 C 750 SX C 1750 SZD 1800 C 750 SPL 2400 C 750 SPR 1000 2000 C 1000 L...
  • Page 410 a [mm] Q [kg] C 500 LG 1120 1800 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1000 1200 C 350 VAN C 500 VAN 1500 1120 1800 1800 a [mm] Q [kg] 1000 C 1000 E 1400 2400...
  • Page 411 [mm] [kg] [mm] [kg] 2000 1650 R 2000 L R 2000 LK 1100 1300 R 750 L R 2000 L TRAIL 1120 1600 R 2000 L TRUCK 1800 2400 700 1000 1000 2000 1200 1650 R 1000 S 1150 1500 1350 R 2000 S R 1000 S TRUCK...
  • Page 412 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1000 2000 1650 F 1000 SH 1000 1100 1300 F 2000 LH F 1000 SX 1500 1600 2400 2400 1500 1250 F 1500 LH 1000 F 1500 LX 1200 2400 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1250 1000...
  • Page 413 B C M a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] F 500 L F 600 L 1120 1120 1800 1600 B C V a [mm] Q [kg] 1500 4000 1750 3400 2000 3000 V 4000 S 2250 2600 2500 2400...
  • Page 414: Hydraulic Diagrams

    Hydraulic Diagrams Standard Tail Lift with Four Cylinders 96-560.98-00.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER DBV1...
  • Page 415 Standard Tail Lift with Two Cylinders 97-510.98-00.00-00 TILT LIFT CYLINDER CYLINDER DBV1...
  • Page 416 Standard Tail Lift with Hydraulic Support 96-524.98-01.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 417 STABLIZER FEET CYLINDERS TILT CYLINDER LIFT CYLINDER Pressure switch S8.1 adjusted to 20 bars...
  • Page 418 Standard Tail Lift with Hydraulic Underrun Bumper 99-514.98-01.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER...
  • Page 419 Support Cylinder - TILT CYL. - LIFT CYL. - TILT CYL. - LIFT CYL. Platform Cylinder Pressure Switch S 8.1 adjusted up to a maximum of 50 bar...
  • Page 420 Standard Tail Lift MBB C 1000 SB-C 1500 LB 13-570.98-02.00-00 Tilt Cylinder Lift Cylinder Hydraulic Unit...
  • Page 421 Standard Tail Lift MBB C 1000 SB-C 1500 LB with Pressure Intensifier 13-570.98-01.00-00 Tilt Cylinder Lift Cylinder Hydraulic Unit...
  • Page 422 Retractable Tail Lift 95-585.98-01.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 423 Retractable Tail Lift MBB R 750 L, R 750 SM, R 1000 LM, R 1500 SK and R 2000 LK 00-538.01-98.01-00/3...
  • Page 424 Retractable Tail Lift MBB R 1500 L FLAT 99-553.98-01.00-00/3 - LIFT CYL. - LIFT CYL.
  • Page 425 Retractable Tail Lift MBB R 1500 SH and R 2000 LH 00-514.98-00.00-00 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 426 Foldable Tail Lift 93-505.60-08.00-00 TILT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 427 Foldable Tail Lift 02-528.60-08.00-00 LIFT CYLINDER < DBV1...
  • Page 428 TILT LIFT LIFT TILT CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER CYLINDER PLATFORM S10 + S11 J42/80 S12 + S13 J42/81...
  • Page 429: Lubricants And Operating Media

    Lubricants and Operating Media Recommended Hydraulic Oil Grades • Shell Tellus S2 V 15 operation temperature: –20 °C to 60 °C • Aero Shell Fluid 41 Operation temperature: –54 °C to 90 °C "Cold climate" option • Aero Shell Fluid 41 and low temperature gaskets against vit- rification of sealing material Operation temperature: up to –54 °C Environment-friendly Oils...
  • Page 430 10,000 kg 3,000 daN Platform heights : up to 2,600 mm 9,000 kg 2,700 daN This certificate is comprised of 2 pages and is only valid in its complete form. Code XL Certificate MBB PALFINGER GmbH LS0108545-Z1-A1_englisch Page 1 of 2...
  • Page 431 TÜV NORD Mobilität GmbH & Co. KG MBB PALFINGER GmbH Ganderkesee Hannover, 25.03.2015 Martin Keller Signature of the responsible party This certificate is comprised of 2 pages and is only valid in its complete form. Code XL Certificate MBB PALFINGER GmbH LS0108545-Z1-A1_englisch Page 2 of 2...
  • Page 432: Index

    Index troubleshooting tables 141, 148, 152 folding in the platform 32 accessories 178 folding out the platform 32 alternators 156 folding part of platform 14 annual maintenance 133 foot control 14, 98 battery capacity 156 greasing 125 battery check 124 ground adjustment of platform 22, 33, 42 Battery main switch 26, 37 guide cylinder 14...
  • Page 433 lift arms switch 14 operator position. 125 lift cylinder 14 overview lifting the platform 32 column lifts 21 foldable tail lifts 13, 20 low-maintenance bearings 133 retractable tail lifts 13, 18 lubricants 178 retraction equipment 19 lubricating 125 standard tail lift 14, 17 standard tail lifts 12 main switch 138 maintenance 120...
  • Page 434 rotary switch 38 retract 32, 34 switch off 36 switching on 25 unload 34 safety devices 123 tail lift checking 123 close 38 safety instructions 8 extend 38 scope of delivery 11 fold in 38 service 120 fold out 38 lower 38 Service counter 117 open 38...
  • Page 435 PALFINGER Tail Lifts GmbH Fockestraße 53 D-27777 Ganderkesee/Hoykenkamp Tel.: +49-4221 8530 Fax: +49-4221 87536 infombb@palfinger.com www.palfinger.com PALFINGER Hayons S.A.S Rue de l‘Eglise F-61310 Silly en Gouffern Tel.: +33-2 33 12 44 00 Fax: +33-2 33 12 44 01 francembb@palfinger.com www.palfinger.com PALFINGER Tail Lifts s.r.o.

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