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Dhollandia DH-VOP K1 Operation Manual

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DH-VOP K1 column liftgates
OPERATION MANUAL
Manufacturer:
DHOLLANDIA US, L.L.C.
E-mail : us.info@dhollandia.com
270 Southridge Parkway
Bessemer City North Carolina, 28016
website : www.dhollandia.com
Read the manual in its entirety before operating the liftgate
Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and liftgate operator
Doc: USE_VOP_US_EN_2020_rev0
Rev: 0 Date: JANUARY 1, 2020

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  • Page 1 DH-VOP K1 column liftgates OPERATION MANUAL Manufacturer: DHOLLANDIA US, L.L.C. E-mail : us.info@dhollandia.com 270 Southridge Parkway Bessemer City North Carolina, 28016 website : www.dhollandia.com Read the manual in its entirety before operating the liftgate Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and liftgate operator...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    The use of cart stops ................................. 37 DECALS......................................40 10.1 Regular decals ..................................40 10.2 Use of the ‘WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE’ sign .......... 43 MEANING OF SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS ..........................44 END NOTE ......................................46 DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 3: Understanding Safety And Warning Signs

    Prior to operating the tail lift, make sure you understand the safety and warning signs used, and read them in conjunction with the instructions in this manual.  If in doubt, DO NOT operate the tail lift. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 4: Contact Information And Disclaimers

    NOTICE Please confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of this manual prior to operation of the associated DHOLLANDIA liftgate. See below for instructions to download the latest version of the manual.

  • Page 5: General Introduction

    (executions K1 or K1 + K2). This manual is NOT suitable for column lifts that extend above the vehicle floor (execution K9 or K9 + K2). If your lift travels above the cylinder beam mounted at the (lowest) vehicle floor, contact DHOLLANDIA to obtain the relevant operation manual.

  • Page 6: Identification

    On the platform 6 DESCRIPTION AND LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY  DHOLLANDIA liftgates are developed and manufactured using state-of-the-art technology, high quality materials and components and highly skilled workmanship.  The DH-VOP.K1, is a column liftgate, designed specifically for use on smaller vehicles, and has a lift capacity ranging from 1,100 to 1,650lbs.
  • Page 7 Center point of maximum load: point up to which the maximum rated capacity of the liftgate is valid. Beyond that point, the maximum safe working load diminishes according to the applicable load charts found at Section 8 of this manual. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 8 DH-VOP.K1 ● MANUAL CLOSURE ● LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY ❶ ❾ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❽ ❼ ❺ ❿ ❻ DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 9: Safety Instructions For Using The Liftgate

    DO NOT USE LIFTGATE WITHOUT ADEQUATE SAFETY AND OPERATOR TRAINING  DHOLLANDIA liftgates shall be exclusively used to load and unload the goods transported on the carrying vehicle, within the limits of the applicable load chart, in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions in this manual.
  • Page 10 To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death, ALWAYS make sure the platform is clearly visible to other persons from all approach directions. DHOLLANDIA recommends the use of 4 warning cones, placed around the work area of the platform.
  • Page 11 NOTICE DHOLLANDIA offers optional platform mounted flashing lights and flags to make the platform more visible to other people. Please visit www.dhollandia.com or contact the national DHOLLANDIA distributor for more information. See page 3 for contact info.
  • Page 12 ALWAYS be sure to clearly identify to other drivers that the liftgate is in use. DHOLLANDIA recommends use of warning cones to clearly identify to drivers that the liftgate is being operated.
  • Page 13 Above all, USE GOOD COMMON SENSE when operating the liftgate. DO NOT operate the liftgate until the contents of this manual have been read and fully understood. Improper use of the liftgate increases the risk of serious bodily injury or death to the operator and any bystanders. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 14: Danger Zones, Risk Of Crush And Shear Injury

     DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the liftgate and its platform. Ensure at all times that nobody stands under, or within reach of the moving platform and its load. ❸ ❷ ❸ 2. Beware of crushing zone 3. Beware of the crushing zone between between lowering platform and rising platform and vehicle floor ground DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 15 → ALWAYS stand clear of the range of motion of the platform and moving parts of the liftgate; → Keep hands, feet and upper body clear of pinch points and moving parts of the liftgate; → DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the liftgate and its platform. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 16: Safe Operator Position

    10” distance from the hazard at minimum 10” distance from the hazard zone between the platform and the rear zone between the platform and the rear of the vehicle floor. Maintain 3 points of of the vehicle floor. contact (see next page). DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 17 It is prohibited to bypass or modify any of the safety features of the liftgate. If connection of the power to the external control box does not deactivate external controls, stop using the liftgate, attach the 'WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE' sign provided with the liftgate, and contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA agent. WARNING ...

  • Page 18: Instructions For Working At Loading Docks

     ALWAYS reverse slowly, and avoid hard dock impact on the liftgate.  Reversing with insufficient ground clearance, or with too hard dock impact may result in severe damage to the liftgate. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 19 NEVER use a dock plate on top of a floating platform as a bridge between the loading dock and vehicle floor. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 20 ALWAYS use a dock plate from the loading dock to the vehicle floor, and safely stow the lift below the vehicle floor level, or in the pocket or brief case under the loading dock. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 21: Recommended Daily Pre-Trip Inspection

    DO NOT cover up any accidents or damage; it can be dangerous to you, your co-workers, and other persons. NOTICE Authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents may be found at www.dhollandia.com or by calling your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.

  • Page 22: Importance Of Preventative Maintenance

    Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability of the liftgate as well as the safety of the operator and all bystanders.  All maintenance and repair work must be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents and using original DHOLLANDIA replacement parts only. ...

  • Page 23: Load Charts And Correct Loading Procedures

    NOT OK NEVER load on one ALWAYS position side of the platform the load mid-point only. between the lift arms. Or limit load to 50% of maximum rated capacity. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 24 Uneven loading on one side of the platform should be avoided. Limit the load to 50% of the max. rated capacity when loading on one side of the platform only.  The maximum safe working load GOES DOWN according to the load charts. The following type of load chart decals are supplied with the liftgate and must be duly observed. XXXX DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 25 Lower and rest the the platform. pallet or load on the platform surface to prevent it from shifting position while lifting and lowering. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 26 / lower it on the platform.  NEVER use the platform to level the ground surface, or to push or pull loads or material by means of the platform. NEVER use the platform to move snow or other debris. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 27: Operating Instructions - Principles And Procedures

    (if available), wheel stops or brakes are activated, or the load is secured on the platform in a different way prior to operating the liftgate.  Improperly secured loads could fall off the platform and put the operator and bystanders at great risk of serious bodily injury and death. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 28: Main External Controls On Column Liftgates With Manual Closure

    MAIN EXTERNAL CONTROLS ON COLUMN LIFTGATES WITH MANUAL CLOSURE  DHOLLANDIA offers various control boxes, that may be purchased along with your liftgate upon initial order or may be purchased and retrofitted to your liftgate later. Please see www.dhollandia.com for further information or contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor.

  • Page 29: Main External Control Boxes On Column Lifts With Hydraulic Closure [Ref Ovh004 Or Ovh011]

    OR OVH011]  DHOLLANDIA offers various control boxes, that may be purchased along with our liftgate upon initial order or may be purchased and retrofitted to your liftgate later. Please see www.dhollandia.com for further information or contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor.
  • Page 30 Will stop the liftgate in case of emergency involving hazard to operator or bystander.  Will stop the liftgate and reduce the risk of a pump unit burn-out if the motor solenoid is stuck and the motor runs continuously (control button or contact damaged, motor solenoid short circuited by low voltage.) Operation: DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 31  Only use the handheld 3-button or 4-button controls with extreme caution.  DHOLLANDIA strongly discourages the use of handheld 3-button or 4-button controls. They should only be used after adequate risk analysis by the vehicle owner or his authorized occupational health and safety manager, and under guidance of safe work practices issued by them.

  • Page 32: Most Popular Auxiliary Controls

    See contact info on page 3.  The most popular options are outlined below. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for operation instructions on other models, or models with different configurations, prior to operating the liftgate. See contact info on page 3.

  • Page 33: Switching The Main Power On / Off

    In case of combined system, (main battery disconnect and cabin switch) both must be switched on to activate the liftgate. Switching off only one of two will deactivate the liftgate, but it is strongly recommended to switch-off both. NEVER leave the main battery disconnect switch on while liftgate is not is use. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 34: Operation Of Column Lifts Dh-Vo With Manual Closure

    2. Manually OPEN the platform to the 90° open position. Push the platform down firmly, to ensure that the platform lock now locks the platform down in the open work position. Select between main external control box or auxiliary control to continue [see 9.2 - 9.4 onwards]. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 35 3 points of contact. [see 7.4]. surface or immobilize the load via equivalent If the liftgate is equipped with safety securement device. rails, ALWAYS deploy the safety rails before operating the liftgate, and use these rails as 3rd point of contact. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 36 Then raise its lever. 2. If the torsion bars inside the platform are in good working order, they will tilt up the platform partially. Manually close the platform further into the vertical position. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 37  DO NOT try to OPEN or CLOSE the platform while it stands at its maximum level. To OPEN or CLOSE the platform, it must stand at a distance of minimum 6” below the underside of the cylinder beam. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 38: The Use Of Cart Stops

    3 for contact info. The most popular cart-stop models are discussed below. Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor for operational instructions on other models or models with different options, prior to operating the liftgate. See page 3 for contact info.
  • Page 39 CLOSE Kick the lever into position 1. Step on the cart-stop flap. DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 40 Swing it open towards the rear, and lay it open on the ground in ramp position CLOSE Raise the ramp. Swing it forward over 180° to lay it back onto the platform surface. The ramp will automatically lock when the platform is closed.. DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 41: Decals

     NEVER remove or paint over any decal. Missing, worn or illegible warning decals must be immediately replaced. Get free replacement decals from DHOLLANDIA. Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.  The operator should comply with all affixed safety and instructions decals. Be aware that the decals merely summarize the main points, and that the operator must know, understand, and comply with the full contents of the operation manual.
  • Page 42 ❶ ❷ ❸ ❹ ❺ ❻ DHOLLANDIA...
  • Page 43 LIFTGATE DECALS USED AND AFFIXED IN AREAS, OTHER THAN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE: Cabin switch in driver’s cabin to switch electrical power to liftgate on / off (if so equipped) For circuit breaker in liftgate battery compartment For main fuse in liftgate battery compartment DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 44: Use Of The 'Warning. Liftgate Out Of Service. Do Not Attempt To Operate' Sign

    See examples below. The liftgate MUST not be used again until it has been serviced or repaired by a qualified service technician. Place this decal along with the User Manual in the glove box compartment of the vehicle. EF0586.US EXAMPL DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 45: Meaning Of Safety And Warning Signs

    11 MEANING OF SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS MANDATORY ACTION signs WARNING signs Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. Overview and keep visual control over the working area of the liftgate at all times. General warning sign, used to alert the user to Consult the DHOLLANDIA website.
  • Page 46 Switch OFF the electrical power to the liftgate via the main battery disconnect switch and / or cabin switch. This is an operation to be executed manually (as opposed to an electrical function controlled by means of one of the control units). DHOLLANDIA...

  • Page 47: End Note

    Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability, and the safety of the operator and bystanders.  All maintenance and repair work should be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents and using only authorized OEM DHOLLANDIA replacement parts. ...

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