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M-18-08 SEPTEMBER 2020 REV A To fi nd maintenance & parts information for your GPSLR Liftgates, go to www.maxon- lift.com. Click the PRODUCTS, SLIDELIFT and GPSLR buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual in the PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION window. For parts, click on the PARTS POR- TAL, SLIDELIFT and GPSLR buttons.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-18-08, REVISION A PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE COVER Updated REV. and date of release. Added California Proposition 65 WARNING. 49, 51, 52 Changed torque value for platform adjustment bolt to 100 lb-ft. CAUTION decals were updated to show commonized GPSLR liftgate. Parts decal with QR code was added for commonized GPSLR liftgate.
Comply with the following WARNINGS and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS while installing Liftgates. See Operation Manual for operating safety requirements. WARNING Installing and maintaining a liftgate can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To mini- mize exposure, install and maintain liftgate in a well-ventilated area and wear proper Personal protective equipment (PPE).
Liftgate. NOTICE NOTICE • Maxon Lift is responsible for the instructions to correctly install MAXON Liftgates on trucks or trailers only. • Liftgate installers, not Maxon Lift, are responsible for reviewing and complying with all...
NOTE: Make sure you have all components and parts before you start installing Liftgate. Compare parts in the part box and each kit box with packing list enclosed in each box. If parts and components are missing or incorrect, call: Maxon Customer Service Call (800) 227-4116 or Send e-mail to cservice@maxonlift.com...
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STANDARD LIFTGATE COMPONENTS - Continued GPSLRT TRUCK REAR MOUNT LIFTGATE COMPONENTS FOR SHIPMENT (OPTIONAL COMPONENTS NOT SHOWN) FIG. 8-1...
GPSLR INSTALLATION PARTS BOX NOMENCLATURE OR DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER GPSLR INSTALLATION PARTS BOX 289259-01 GUSSET, GPSLR MOUNT 268674-01 PLATE, GPSLR SUPPORT 268675-01 PLATE, GPSLR MOUNT 268676-01 INSTALLATION ON CROSSMEMBER TABLE 9-1 NOMENCLATURE OR DESCRIPTION QTY. PART NUMBER GPSLR INSTALLATION PARTS BOX 289259-02 GUSSET, GPSLR MOUNT 268674-01...
GPSLRT PARTS BOX (TRUCK REAR MOUNT) PART NOMENCLATURE OR DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER PARTS BOX, SLIDER 289101-01 HEX FRAME BOLT 1/2”-13 X 1-1/2” LG. 901024-5 FLAT WASHER, 1/2” 902013-13 FLANGE LOCK NUT, GRADE G 901023 MAIN CONTROL SWITCH 289001-01 CONTROL SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET 289134-01G BUTTON SCREW, 1/4”-20 X 1”...
GPSLR PARTS BOX (TRAILER REAR MOUNT) PART NOMENCLATURE OR DESCRIPTION QTY. NUMBER PARTS BOX, SLIDER 289101-02 HEX FRAME BOLT 1/2”-13 X 1-1/2” LG. 901024-5 FLAT WASHER, 1/2” 902013-13 FLANGE LOCK NUT, GRADE G 901023 MAIN CONTROL SWITCH 289001-01 CONTROL SWITCH MOUNTING BRACKET 289134-01G BUTTON SCREW, 1/4”-20 X 1”...
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS CAUTION The sliding axle assembly on a trailer can collide with a Liftgate mounted on the slide rails. To prevent damage to Liftgate and trailer, install stops on the slide rails to keep the sliding axles from hitting Liftgate. Refer to Liftgate clearance dimensions in this section of the manual.
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VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS - Continued 102” REAR SILL 47-7/8” 14” OVERALL WIDTH OF GPSLR LIFTGATE & MOUNTING FRAME FOR 102” WIDE VEHICLE FIG. 13-1...
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VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS - Continued 4-3/16” FLOOR (SHOWN) REAR SILL 3” CROSS MEMBERS (SHOWN) 10-3/4” (X2) 4-3/16” 14” 26-1/8” 34” 60” MAX. BED HEIGHT 46” MIN. BED HEIGHT 68” TO 78” 12” TO 26” 22” MAX CLEARANCES FOR GPSLR WITH 68” TO 78” SLIDE RAILS (TRUCK) FIG.
VEHICLE REQUIREMENTS - Continued REAR IMPACT GUARD NOTE: The stowed GPSLR platform functions as a rear impact guard for vehicle. To comply with current Canadian Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (CMVSS 223), the rear impact guard must be within the rear-end, side, and ground clearances shown in FIGS.
STEP 1 - CHOOSE METHOD OF INSTALLATION Four methods for mounting a GPSLR Liftgate on a truck or trailer chassis are covered in this manual. Method 1 is the preferred standard method of installation. INSTALLATION ON REAR OF TRAILER METHOD 1 - For mounting installation plates fl ush against slide rail (FIG.
STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE WARNING Use weld blankets to protect lines and tubes from weld splatter. WARNING Welding on galvanized parts gives off especially hazardous fumes. To mini- mize hazard remove galvanizing from weld area, provide adequate ventilation, and wear suitable respirator.
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued 1. With forklift, position the Liftgate centered to the rear of vehicle (FIGS. 18-1 & 18-1A). FORKLIFT FIG. 18-1A POSITIONING LIFTGATE TO VEHICLE FIG. 18-1 2. Cover Liftgate with welding blanket (FIG. 18-2). WELDING BLANKET COVERING LIFTGATE WITH WEDLING BLANKET FIG.
STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 1 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES FLUSH TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL NOTE: Method 1 instructions are intended for mounting Liftgate installation plates (Kit items), on a trailer, fl ush against slide rail using supporting gussets (Kit items).
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 1 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES FLUSH TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL - Continued CAUTION To avoid personal injury, use at least 2 people to position the installation plate. 2. Line up end of LH installation plate with the position mark on the slide rail.
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 1 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES FLUSH TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL - Continued 3. Weld LH installation plate to slide rail as shown in FIG. 21-1. 3-4 PLACES 1/4” 3-4 PLACES 1/4”...
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 1 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES FLUSH TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL - Continued 5. Weld installation gussets (Kit items) to LH slide rail and crossmembers as shown in FIG. 22-1. 1/4” 12 PLACES 1/4”...
STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 2 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL USING 1/4” SPACERS NOTE: Method 2 instructions are intended for mounting installation plates (Kit items) using 1/4” spacers (Kit items) and slide rail supporting gussets (Kit items) on a trailer.
STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 2 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL USING 1/4” SPACERS - Continued 2. Measure, position and weld 1/4” spacer to outside of LH installation plate as shown in FIGS. 24-1 and 24-1A. 1/4”...
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 2 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL USING 1/4” SPACERS - Continued CAUTION To avoid personal injury, use at least 2 people to position the installation plate. POSITION MARK 3.
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 2 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL USING 1/4” SPACERS - Continued 4. Weld LH installation plate to slide rail as shown in FIG. 26-1. 3-4 PLACES 1/4” 3-4 PLACES 1/4”...
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 2 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER SLIDE RAIL USING 1/4” SPACERS - Continued 6. Weld installation gussets (Kit items) to LH slide rail and crossmembers as shown in FIG. 27-1. 1/4”...
STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 3 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS NOTE: Method 3 instructions are intended for mounting installation plates (Kit items) on trailer crossmembers using supporting gussets and installation plates (Kit items).
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 3 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS - Continued 2. Mark trailer crossmembers as shown in FIG. 29-1. POSITION MARKS 2-3/8” (7 PLACES) MARKING TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS FIG. 29-1...
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 3 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS - Continued CAUTION To avoid personal injury, use at least 2 people to position the installation plate. 3. Ensure end of LH installation plate is aligned with the fi...
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE - Continued METHOD 3 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS - Continued 4. Tack weld installation plate to crossmembers as shown in FIG. 31-1. 7 PLACES 1/4” TACK WELDING INSTALLATION PLATE TO CROSSMEMBERS FIG.
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STEP 2 - WELD LIFTGATE ON VEHICLE- Continued METHOD 3 - WELDING INSTALLATION PLATES TO TRAILER CROSSMEMBERS - Continued 5. Weld installation support plates and mounting gussets (Kit items) to LH slide rail and crossmembers as shown in FIG. 32-1. SUPPORT PLATE 4 PLACES 9 PLACES...
STEP 3 - ATTACH CONTROL SWITCHES CAUTION Prevent damage to control box. Make sure installed control box does not protrude from the vehicle body. CAUTION To protect the original paint system, a 3” wide area of paint must be removed from bracket on all sides of the weld area before welding.
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STEP 3 - ATTACH CONTROL SWITCHES - Continued NYLON NUT, 10-24 3. Attach internal control switch to internal (2 PLACES) control switch bracket using supplied hardware (Kit items) (FIG. 37-1). FLAT WASHER #10 (2 PLACES) BUTTON SCREW, 10- 24, 1-1/2” LG. (2 PLACES) INTERNAL CONTROL SWITCH...
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STEP 3 - ATTACH CONTROL SWITCHES - Continued 5. Drill 3/4“ hole through vehicle fl oor as shown in FIGS. 38-1 and 38-1A. USE 3/4” DRILL VERTICAL POST VEHICLE WALL VERTICAL POST HOLE LOCATION FIG. 38-1A HOLE DRILLED FOR WIRING FIG.
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STEP 3 - ATTACH CONTROL SWITCHES - Continued 6. Run control cable from junction box, INTERNAL under vehicle body (see dashed line, CONTROL SWITCH (FIG. 39-1), and up through vehicle fl oor. Pull control cable through 3/4“ hole (FIG. 39-1). CONTROL 3/4”...
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STEP 3 - ATTACH CONTROL SWITCHES - Continued 9. Remove junction box cover as shown in FIG. 40-1. CAP SCREW, 5/16”-18 X 4-1/2” LG. (4 PLACES) JUNCTION BOX COVER FLAT WASHER, 5/16” X 1/32” THK. (4 PLACES) NYLON NUT, 5/16”-18 (4 PLACES) REMOVING JUNCTION BOX COVER FIG.
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STEP 3 - ATTACH CONTROL SWITCHES - Continued 10. Knock out plastic plug from the cable gland as shown in FIG. 41-1A. Next, connect switches (Kit items) to junction box as shown in FIG. 41-1. REMOVE PLASTIC PLUG CABLE GLAND INTERNAL CONTROL SWITCH FIG.
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STEP 3 - ATTACH CONTROL SWITCHES - Continued NOTE: MAXON recommends using angle steel to protect control switch cable as shown in the illustration below. MAXON does not supply the angle steel. If necessary, installer may use an alternate method, such as loom clamps and screws, to secure cable to vehicle wall or vertical post.
STEP 4 - CONNECT POWER HARNESS TO JUNCTION 1. Attach cable ties (Kit items) to installation plate using self-drilling screws (Kit items) FIG. 43-1. CABLE TIE (5 PLACES) SELF-DRILLING SCREW #6-20 (5 PLACES) INSTALLATION FRAME ATTACHING CABLE TIES TO INSTALLATION PLATE (TRUCK) FIG.
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STEP 4 - CONNECT POWER HARNESS TO JUNCTION BOX- Continued 3. Attach cable ties (Kit items) to installation plate using self-drilling SELF-DRILLING screws (Kit items) FIG. 44-1. SCREW #6-20 (5 PLACES) CABLE TIE (5 PLACES) INSTALLATION FRAME ATTACHING CABLE TIES TO INSTALLATION PLATE (TRAILER) FIG.
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STEP 4 - CONNECT POWER HARNESS TO JUNCTION BOX- Continued 5. Connect power (+) and ground (-) cables from pump box to junction box as shown in FIG. 45-1. JUNCTION BOX (REAR VIEW) 1 GA RED CABLE (-) FROM PUMP 1 GA BLACK CABLE (-) FROM PUMP RED WIRE...
STEP 5 - RUN POWER CABLE CAUTION Never route an energized wire. Make sure the vehicle battery is disconnected. Always route electrical wires clear of moving parts, brake lines, sharp edges and exhaust systems. Avoid making sharp bends in wiring. Attach securely. If drilling is necessary, fi...
STEP 6 - CONNECTING POWER 1. Connect power (+) and ground (-) cables from battery to junction box as shown in FIG. 48-1. JUNCTION BOX (REAR VIEW) 1 GA BLACK CABLE (-) FROM BATTERY 1 GA RED CABLE (+) FROM BATTERY CONNECTING BATTERY POWER &...
STEP 7 - PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Park vehicle on level ground and unload vehicle before doing this procedure. 1. Lower platform to ground and unfold fl ipover (FIG. 49-1A). ADJUSTMENT BOLT 2. Loosen adjustment bolt jam nut and locking nut on both sides of platform (FIG.
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STEP 7 - PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT- Continued CAUTION Operate Liftgate with caution and no load until installation is complete. NOTE: Refer to Operating Instructions decal and applicable WARNING & CAUTION decals. 5. To adjust platform at bed height, PLATFORM VEHICLE raise platform to vehicle fl oor FLOOR height (FIG.
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STEP 7 - PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT- Continued 7. Next, to access jam nut, lower plat- JAM NUT, 5/8” ADJUSTER form approximately 12 to 15 inches BOLT and tighten jam nut on platform ad- STOP juster bolt (FIGS. 51-1 and 51-1A). BLOCK Torque jam nut to 100 lb-ft.
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STEP 7 - PLATFORM ADJUSTMENT- Continued 9. Ensure platform is fl ush with vehicle REAR SILL PLATFORM fl oor (FIGS. 52-1 and 52-1A). Next, HEEL nudge the Liftgate forward until plat- TRAILER FLOOR form heel is approximately 5/8” from side sill on vehicle (FIGS. 52-1A and 52-2).
STEP 8 - FINAL BOLTING NOTE: Eight holes (min.) must be drilled through each side of the slider frame to bolt RH and LH side plates to slider frame on the Liftgate. (See FIGS. 53-1A, 53-1B, & 53-1C). NOTE: If trailer interferes with bolts USE TOP placed in top holes (FIG.
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STEP 8 - FINAL BOLTING - Continued 2. Bolt RH installation plate to slid- er frame as shown in FIG. 54-1. Repeat for LH side. Torque each bolt to 120 lb-ft. INSTALLATION PLATE SLIDER FRAME BOLT (8 PLACES) LOCK NUT (8 PLACES) FIG.
STEP 9 - ATTACH SLIDING AXLE STOPS (IF REQUIRED) CAUTION The sliding axle assembly on a trailer can collide with a Liftgate mounted on the slide rails. To prevent damage to Liftgate and trailer, install stops on the slide rails to keep the sliding axles from hitting Liftgate. Refer to Liftgate clearance dimensions in this section of the manual.
STEP 10 - ATTACH SAFETY CHAIN 1. Stow Liftgate all the way in until slide mechanism hits the rail stops (FIGS. 56-1 and 56-1B). 2. Raise the platform until it presses RAIL STOPS against the bumper stops (FIGS. 56-1A (2 PLACES) and 56-1B).
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STEP 10 - ATTACH SAFETY CHAIN - Continued 3. Ensure the latch is in locked position (FIGS. 57-1 and 57-1A). LATCH FIG. 57-1A LOCKING LIFTGATE IN STOWED POSITION (LH SIDE SHOWN) FIG. 57-1...
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STEP 10 - ATTACH SAFETY CHAIN - Continued CHAIN MOUNTING 4. Hook chain to platform (FIG. 58-1). WELDMENT TACK Then, position chain mounting weld- 1/4” ment to bottom of crossmembers. Keep 1/2” to 3/4” slack in chain. 5. Tack weld the chain mount- ing weldment as shown in FIG.
OPTIONS OPTIONAL LIFTGATE COMPONENTS KITS PART NO. POWER CABLE POWER CABLE, CHASSIS GROUND 289231-01 POWER CABLE, 20 FT. 289231-02 POWER CABLE, 30 FT. 289231-03 POWER CABLE, 40 FT. 289231-04 POWER CABLE, 50 FT. 289231-05 POWER CABLE, 60 FT. 289231-06 ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT BREAKER (150 AMP) 296504-150 DUAL &...
PRE-DELIVERY INSPECTION FORM Model:______________________ Date: ____________________ Serial Number: _______________ Technician: _______________ Pre-Installation Inspection: Operation Inspection: Correct model Correct capacity NOTE: The following times are for 60” bed Correct platform size Correct options height, steel platform with aluminum Manuals & decals fl...
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