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1000 lb. - 1650 lb. lb. Capacity Rail Liftgates
Last Change(s)
Date
Page(s)
1-2021
Waltco Lift Corp.
Corporate Office United States
1777 Miller Pkwy
Streetsboro, OH 44241
P: 330.633.9191
F: 330.633.1418
EO:10700 Rev 01
01-2021
www.waltco.com
parts@waltco.com
Owner's Manual
FM SERIES
Description
Released For Production
Waltco Lift Corp.
Canada
90 North Queen St.
Etobicoke, ON M8Z 2C5
P: 888.343.4550
Phone: 800.411.5685
Fax: 800.411.5684
80144702
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- Page 1 Phone: 800.411.5685 parts@waltco.com Fax: 800.411.5684 Owner's Manual FM SERIES 1000 lb. - 1650 lb. lb. Capacity Rail Liftgates Last Change(s) Date Page(s) Description 1-2021 Released For Production Waltco Lift Corp. Waltco Lift Corp. Corporate Office United States Canada 1777 Miller Pkwy 90 North Queen St.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Improper operation and/or maintenance of this liftgate could result in severe personal injury or death. Read and understand the contents of this manual and all warnings and operation decals before operating and/or performing maintenance on this liftgate. Introduction................................ -
Page 3: Introduction
OWNER'S MANUAL The Waltco Owner's Manual is intended to act as a guide for operation and routine maintenance but is no way intended to encourage usage or repair of the liftgate by those who are not qulaified to do so. -
Page 4: Safety Information
* For liftgates with Roller Lifting Chain, the Chain should be replaced every (5) five years or 15,000 cycles, whichever comes first. Replace only with Waltco approved Roller Chain. * Never transfer loads which exceed lifting capacity on or over any part of the Platform or Bed Extension unless the liftgate is equipped with a special reinforced Platform and Platform Support Bars for use when the Platform is used as a loading ramp (dock board). - Page 5 Inspect Roller Chains every (3) three months or 750 cycles, whichever comes first. Roller Chains must be measured and checked for signs of stretching. If the chain is stretched by more than 3% they should be replaced. Replace Roller Chains every (5) five years or 15,000 cycles whichever comes first. Replace only with WALTCO APPROVED Roller Chain.
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Page 6: Warranty
Diagnosis and troubleshooting time are included in the flat rate labor times. Warranty and technical information is available from WALTCO’s toll free customer service lines from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p. m. EST. Waltco Lift Corp... -
Page 7: Liftgate Terminology
Chapter 2 Liftgate Terminology 1. Header Extrusion 8. Serial Number Tag 15. Access Door Panel (not shown) 2. Column Extrusion 9. Switch Assembly 16. Storage Latch 3. Crossbeam Box (Housing) 10. Pump Unit 17. Platform Latch 4. Door Assembly 11. Lift Cylinder 18. - Page 8 Chapter 2 Liftgate Terminology EXPLANATION OF SERIAL NUMBER TAG MODEL NAME DESCRIPTION CAPACITY FM1000 Final Mile Lift 1000 lbs. FM1650 Final Mile Lift 1650 lbs.
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Page 9: Operation Instructions
Chapter 3 Operation Instructions TO OPEN PLATORM Manual Close Pull upward locking handle on control side to "UNLOCKED" postion as shown. Hold locking handle, Use left hand to open the platform by grabing the end of platform. Never force platform open. Keep hands away from pinch points. - Page 10 Chapter 3 Operation Instructions TO STORE PLATORM Manual Close Lift the locking handle in the "UNLOCKED" position, while holding the locking handle. Lift close the platform with your left hand by grabbing the end of the platform side bar. Keep hands away from pinch points. Release locking handle into "LOCKED"...
- Page 11 Chapter 3 Operation Instructions LOADING OF PLATFORM Load and unload from rear of platform and not side of platform. Never remove hand rail to load or unload platform. Always load as close to center of platform and as close to truck as possible. Never operate fork lift trucks on or over any part of liftgate.
- Page 12 Chapter 4 Preventitive Maintenance PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT Unfold and raise platform to bed level and check for: 1.) If platform travels more than 1/4" above the top of the crossbeam box, see below for adjustment. 2.) If platform is uneven see below for adjustment. Lower platform to ground.
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Page 13: Preventative Maintenance
1/2" from top. (See recommended fluids below) Cycle liftgate several times to release trapped air from system. Replace breather cap. HYDRAULIC FLUIDS Fluids are available from the Waltco Parts Dept. 1-800-411- 5685 www.waltco.com NOTE: Do not use the following fluids: Brake Fluid... - Page 14 Chapter 4 Preventative Maintenance There is no speed adjustment on this liftgate. Lowering speed is controlled by the Pressure Compensative Flow Valve plumbed at cylinder. Regardless of weight on platform, liftgate should lower at approximately six (6) inches per second. Bed height (inches) = Lowering Time (seconds) This liftgate must have correct pressure compensative flow valve...
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Page 15: Placement Of Decals
Chapter 5 Placement of Decals All decals must be in place and legible or all warranties are void. ITEM DECAL PART NO. LOCATION Safety Instructions 80100850 Operation Decal 80101696 Locate in a conspicuous place near controls. Hazard Decal 80101370 Remote Circuit Breaker Decal 80100828 Locate one in a conspicuous place near controls, and 1000 lb Capacity Decal... -
Page 16: Lubrication Instructions
Chapter 6 Lubrication Instructions Suggested Minimum Lubrication Schedule (in days) Monthly Light Duty Medium Duty Heavy Duty Lubricate lifting chains including sections in crossbeam Cycles box, rails & runner assemblies with oil. < 250 250 - 350 350 - 450 Lubricate latch, inside rails, crossbeam box and platform hinges with machine oil or motor oil. -
Page 17: Schematics
Chapter 7 SCHEMATICS ELECTRICAL / HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC LIGHTING WIRING SCHEMATIC... -
Page 18: How To Order Parts
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION MUST BE INCLUDED: 1 SERIAL NUMBER - [WALTCO liftgate serial numbers can be found on the Specification tag attached to the mount frame. (On older units, the Specification Tag is located on the side or bottom of the platform)]... - Page 19 Every vehicle that has a WALTCO liftgate must have legible WARNING AND OPERATION DECALS clearly posted on the vehicle and an OWNER'S MANUAL in the vehicle at all times as a guide for proper operation and maintenance. Additional WARNING DECALS, OPERATION DECALS and OWNER'S MANUALS can be obtained from WALTCO LIFT CORP.
- Page 20 IMPORTANT KEEP THIS OWNER'S MANUAL IN THE VEHICLE WARNING Improper operation and maintenance of this liftgate could result in severe personal injury or death. Read and understand the contents of this manual and all warning and operation decals before operating and/or performing maintenance on this liftgate.
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