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- Page 1 INSTALLATION MANUAL & CHECK OFF SHEET ILK 18, 1800 lbs. Capacity 01/24...
- Page 2 Copyright © 2023 Palfinger Interlift, LLC. All rights reserved. Information in this document is subject to change without notice. Visit www.palfinger.com for up to date information and notifications. If you received this product with damaged or missing parts, contact INTERLIFT Liftgates at (888)-774-5844 Parts Order/Inquiries liftgateparts@palfinger.com...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ILK 18 Installation Manual Table of Contents Manual Updates ............................4 Important Notes: ........................6 Dimension Sheet ........................8 Installation Dimensions ILK 18 ..................10 Chassis and Body Preparation for special applications ............11 Flip-Up door & Full-door seal kit installation ..............11 Swing door applications .................... -
Page 4: Manual Updates
Installation Manual Company Information: Company Name: Advisor Name: Vehicle Year Make & Model: Liftgate Information: Liftgate Serial Number: Liftgate Model Number: Date of Purchase: Date of Installation: Manual Updates Revision Description • Changed logos, from Palfinger to Interlift v1.2 Rev. 1.2... - Page 5 ILK 18 Installation Manual Recommended Tools For Installation Metric Wrench Set Basic Screwdrivers Pliers Wire Crimp Pliers Test Light Snap Ring Pliers Hammer Metric Allen Set 1.5mm-10mm ½” Impact & Sockets Sm. Metric Socket Set Assorted Drill Bits Floor Jack or Equiv. Sm.
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Page 6: Important Notes
ILK 18 Installation Manual Important Notes: 1. Read Manual completely before beginning any work 2. Mount fixture must be ordered separately 3. Refer to your truck manufacturer’s instructions before adding any auxiliary equipment. 4. Pay special attention to items marked with this symbol: 5. - Page 7 ILK 18 Installation Manual Mounting Notes: Read and clearly understand manual BEFORE beginning ANY work Important!!! The basic rule of INTERLIFT Liftgates’ ILK 18 installation is to raise mount frame to achieve MAXIMUM ground clearance WITHOUT exceeding Min “F” dimension. Refer to mounting tables and determine the proper [S] dimension.
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Page 8: Dimension Sheet
ILK 18 Installation Manual Dimension Sheet Trailer Chassis Dimension Sheet Customer Information Liftgates Information: Quote#/SO#:____________________________________________________ Model: Company:______________________________________________________ Capacity: Phone:_________________________________________________________ Platform Size: Email: _________________________@______________________________ Platform Material: Trailer Information Trailer Specifications: Type of Body Type of Rear Door (check applicable) (check applicable) Manufacturer: Flip-Up (ex. - Page 9 ILK 18 Installation Manual Truck Chassis Dimension Sheet Customer Information Liftgates Information: Quote#/SO#:____________________________________________________ Model Company:______________________________________________________ Capacity Phone:_________________________________________________________ Platform Size Email: _________________________@______________________________ Platform Material Truck Information Truck Specifications: Type of Body Type of Rear Door (check applicable) (check applicable) Manufacturer: Flip-Up (ex.
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Page 10: Installation Dimensions Ilk 18
ILK 18 Installation Manual Installation Dimensions ILK 18 IMPORTANT: Always use the smallest F-dim possible for best ground clearance (don’t exceed max. ground clearance!) K-Min 23.5" (at max F) K-Max 29" (at min F) 3" Max ground clearance 19.5" (never exceed max) Min ground clearance 14"... -
Page 11: Chassis And Body Preparation For Special Applications
ILK 18 Installation Manual Chassis and Body Preparation for special applications Flip-Up door & Full-door seal kit installation 1. Install ½” x 1-1/2” HR flat bar to the lower rear body seal Gasket Channel (Full Door Kit Only) Gasket Channel 1/2"... - Page 12 ILK 18 Installation Manual 2. Install gate per instructions per Section 4.1 3. Install gasket channels on rear vertical body posts to match width of platform For full door seal kits install gasket channel along header at edge of platform Rubber Hinge Seal Rear body post...
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Page 13: Swing Door Applications
ILK 18 Installation Manual Swing door applications A bridge kit is recommended for the usage of an ILK 18 liftgate behind swing doors. Due to the shifted pivot points all welding and cut out points have to be shifted accordingly. Top View 3"x4.1 Channel 1/2"x2"... -
Page 14: Gate And Platform Installation
ILK 18 Installation Manual Gate and Platform Installation The ILK 18 was especially designed for the wide frame Panel Van Chassis, all these chassis have pre- determined hole patterns for installation of the mount plates Refer to 3.1 for flip-up door/full seal kit and swing door applications BEFORE INSTALLATION Refer to 4.3 for installs with Mounting Fixture BEFORE INSTALLATION Sill Preparation 1. - Page 15 ILK 18 Installation Manual 2. The liftgates mount tube has two options of mounting the mount plates. Choose the mounting option based on the dimension from Step. 1. Hook the front end of the mount plate to the mount tube and install the M20 flange nut on the rear of the mount plate.
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Page 16: Mercedes Sprinter - 144"/170" Wheelbase; 49"-53" Overhang
ILK 18 Installation Manual Mercedes Sprinter – 144”/170” Wheelbase; 49”-53” Overhang 4.2.2 Kit Part No.: 65-0417-001 Content: A. 2024862 - Mount Plate Left, 1 pc B. 2024864 - Mount Plate Right, 1 pc C. 2029915 - Mount Plate Support Right, 1 pc D. - Page 17 ILK 18 Installation Manual 3. Install the support brackets on the mount tube in the orientation shown. Hook the front end of the mount plate to the angle on the mount tube, and on the rear install he M20 nut. Do not tighten nuts completely.
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Page 18: Ford Transit - 156 Wheelbase; 52"-59" Overhang
ILK 18 Installation Manual Ford Transit – 156 Wheelbase; 52”-59” Overhang 4.2.3 Kit Part No.: 65-0417-002 Content: A. 2036392 - Mount Plate Left, 1 pc B. 2036389 - Mount Plate Right, 1 pc C. 2029915 - Mount Plate Support Right, 1 pc D. - Page 19 ILK 18 Installation Manual 3. Install the support brackets on the mount tube in the orientation shown. Hook the front end of the mount plate to the angle on the mount tube, and on the rear install the M20 nut. Do not tighten nuts completely.
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Page 20: Installation With Mounting Fixture
ILK 18 Installation Manual Installation with mounting fixture 1. Tie tilt cylinders with rope or wire to lift arm to avoid dragging on the ground. 2. Locate and mark out the center of the rear body or vehicle sill. 3. Attach the liftgates mounting fixture centered to the sill by tack welding it in place. Vehicle Sill Liftgate... - Page 21 ILK 18 Installation Manual 4. Slide mount tube under the truck frame and attach the liftarm to the mounting fixture. At this point you should place the mount tube in the pre-determined position, keeping the given maximums and minimums in mind (K- and F- dimensions). You can use a forklift, a floor jack or a similar device to position the mount tube.
- Page 22 ILK 18 Installation Manual Cover power pack before any welding. IMPORTANT!!!!!! 6. The reservoir is made of plastic and you will burn it while welding. Make sure hoses and cables are covered if you need to do any welding for the installation of mount plates Power Pack Cover Power Pack...
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Page 23: Platform Installation
ILK 18 Installation Manual Platform Installation • If power pack is still removed from mount tube for welding, reconnect the ground cable and pow- er connection. Do not push back in, welding is not finished!!!!!! Attention: check all PC-Board connections for tightness Attach platform to liftarm 4.4.1 1. - Page 24 ILK 18 Installation Manual 4. Verify that reservoir breather cap is installed and hydraulic fluid is at proper level with platform on the ground Make sure to tighten the tilt piston rod lock nuts when you are finished. Wrench Sizes for Tilt Cylinder Adjustments Gate Model Piston ILK 18...
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Page 25: Installation Without Mount Fixture
ILK 18 Installation Manual Installation without mount fixture 1. Connect platform to lift arms using short pins 2. Tie tilt cylinders with rope or wire to lift arm to avoid dragging on the ground 3. Support platform with forklift, overhead crane or similar device 4. -
Page 26: Setting And Operation Of B-16 Sensor
ILK 18 Installation Manual Setting and Operation of B-16 Sensor 1. Mount the platform sensor B-15 to the right-hand side of the platform. Make sure to loop wire around to give it enough slack in normal operation and route clear of any pinch points. 2. -
Page 27: Setting And Operation Of B-13 Sensor
ILK 18 Installation Manual Setting and Operation of B-13 Sensor 1. Raise platform approx. 8” – 10” off ground and verify platform is level (tilt if necessary) 2. Loosen lock bolt and set sensor level with platform surface/ground (verify colored side of sensor is out, plastic housing is facing to lift arm) 3. -
Page 28: Installation Of Left And Right Up Stops
ILK 18 Installation Manual Installation of left and right Up Stops Install the liftarm up stop so it is positioned in a way that it stops the liftarm when the platform is level with the floor of the truck Weld to C/M's Suggested Stop #1 Weld to Stringer Suggested Stop #2... -
Page 29: Finalize Install
ILK 18 Installation Manual Finalize Install If any welding is required for sub frame or mount plates Protect all wires from dropping slag or splatter when welding mount plates. 1. Verify the platform is in the correct position in relation to truck sill. 2. -
Page 30: Electrical Installation
ILK 18 Installation Manual Electrical Installation When performing electrical installation, please be certain to install and secure everything in a way where it is not subject to damage from moving parts, sharp edges, exhaust systems, etc. Never exceed rating of existing fuses located at the battery and control board at the pump and motor Main Power Connections 1. - Page 31 ILK 18 Installation Manual FOLLOW DOTTED LINE IF ISOLATOR OR AUXILLIARY BATTERIES INSTALLED! Never secure cable in a way where it can make contact with other wiring, brake fuel or airlines etc. or get pinched against other objects. Never run wiring next to fuel hoses or attach to it. Breaker Installation 1.
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Page 32: On-Off Switch Installation
ILK 18 Installation Manual On-off switch installation 1. Install the cab shut-off switch inside the cab. Locate it where it can conveniently be seen and reached from the driver’s seat as well as from the ground. Place cab shut off in view of the driver and within reach Recommended Cable Routing for Trucks from the ground. -
Page 33: Remote Hand Control Installation
ILK 18 Installation Manual Remote Hand Control Installation Hand Controls are NOT weatherproof and have to be stored inside body in holster or in weatherproof box (INTERLIFT Liftgates option). For “Reefer”- & Flatbed Installations or stored in cab solutions we recommend “plug & socket” option. Hand Control Holster Mount Holster inside body on curb side at rear Mount approx. - Page 34 ILK 18 Installation Manual Plug and Socket application (Optional) Control Board Hand Held Remote plus Not in Use Not in Use 4 (Hot) 4.3 (Hot) 6.2 (Down) Green/Yellow 6.2 (Down) 5.2(Up) 5.2 (Up) 14.2(Tilt Down) 14.2 (Tilt Down) Yellow Green 3.2 (Tilt Up) 3.2 (Tilt Up) Wiring Socket Connection...
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Page 35: Wiring Diagrams
ILK 18 Installation Manual Wiring Diagrams Electrical Schematics Rev. 1.2... -
Page 36: Connector Overview
ILK 18 Installation Manual Connector Overview B15 PLATFORM WARNING FOOT B13 LIFT ARM GROUND for PC BOARD LIGHTS CONTROL (green/yellow and black # 1) CAB CUT OFF SWITCH CONTROL POWER PACK POSITIVE for PC BOARD HAND (black #2 to 2 REMOTE and black # 4 to 27) CYLINDERS... -
Page 37: Control Board Codes
ILK 18 Installation Manual Control Board Codes Rev. 1.2... -
Page 38: Hydraulic Schematic
ILK 18 Installation Manual Hydraulic Schematic Functions: S1 and S2 = Release Valve for lowering function S3 and S4 = Release Valve for tilt down function R1 and R2 = Flow Restrictor located inside hose adaptor on lift cylinder R3 and R4 = Flow Restrictor located inside hose adaptor on tilt cylinder S5 = Shift Valve is activated on tilt up and lowering function R5 = Restrictor Valve located in power pack Flow Divider is activated, when fluid is going back into the power pack... -
Page 39: Lubrication And Final Inspection
ILK 18 Installation Manual Lubrication and Final Inspection 1. Open platform and lift gate to bed level 2. Remove red caps, apply grease until grease begins to flow from bushing ends 3. Lower platform to ground and grease left over grease zerks. 4. -
Page 40: Decal Placement And Inspection
ILK 18 Installation Manual Decal Placement and Inspection For operator’s safety, all decals appearing in “Decal Kit” must be in a conspicuous place on control side of liftgate. This is typically a combination of decals on the liftgate and truck body. Please make sure to place the maximum capacity decal (D) on driver and curb side. - Page 41 ILK 18 Installation Manual Decal B Decal J Decal C Decal A Decal H Decal F Decal K Aluminum operation plate for foot control 3”x4”, P-1341966 Decal G (on the back of the platform; visible Decal D - in the cabine or at from outside when...
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Page 42: Check Off Sheet
ILK 18 Installation Manual Check Off Sheet WIRING 1. Power Cord Secured OPERATION 1. All Functions Operate On 2. Cables Not Rubbing Steel outside Control & Hand Control 3. 12V Control Wire Secured 2. Up Stops In Place 4. Loomed & Stapled 3. -
Page 43: Mercedes Benz, Wheelbase 144"-170
ILK 18 Installation Manual Installation Reference Mercedes Benz, Wheelbase 144“-170“ Rev. 1.2... -
Page 44: Ford Transit, Wheelbase 156", Extended Chassis, 2014
ILK 18 Installation Manual Ford Transit, Wheelbase 156“, Extended Chassis, 2014 Rev. 1.2... - Page 45 ILK 18 Installation Manual Rev. 1.2...
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