Tommy Gate Railgate BIFOLD 2500 Owner's/Operator's Manual

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Woodbine, Iowa

PLEASE KEEP IN VEHICLE

Before installing or using this liftgate, please observe the Vehicle Loading

Limitations. These loading limitations are outlined in the Vehicle Owner's Manual

and the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door pillar.

CAUTION

DPN: 014427

OWNER'S / OPERATOR'S

MANUAL

Railgate Series

BIFOLD

2500 & 3000

Safety Information

Warranty Information

Operator's Instructions

Maintenance Instructions

Parts List

Page 1 of 24

CAUTION

Rev 7

1-3-25

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Page 1 OWNER'S / OPERATOR'S MANUAL Railgate Series Woodbine, Iowa BIFOLD 2500 & 3000 Safety Information Warranty Information Operator's Instructions Maintenance Instructions Parts List PLEASE KEEP IN VEHICLE Before installing or using this liftgate, please observe the Vehicle Loading Limitations. These loading limitations are outlined in the Vehicle Owner's Manual and the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door pillar.
Page 2 TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # Introduction To the Owner/Operator Safety Decals 4 - 7 Location and Descriptions Decal Replacement Operator's Instructions Railgate Terms and Method of Operation Self Close Operator's Instructions 9 & 10 Dock Loading Operator's Instructions Retention Ramp Operator's Instrutions Electrical Wiring Diagrams Standard Fixed Control Optional Pendant Control...
Page 3 Be sure you read and understand all operating, safety, maintenance and service information. Should you need repair or service information, contact Tommy Gate or an authorized distributor for assistance. This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards.
Page 4 Decal No. 1 -Driver Upright and Inside Mainframe WARNING Read operator's manual before operating equipment. Do not modify lift or its safety features. Use only Tommy Gate service parts installed by an authorized distributor. If additional assistance is needed, call Tommy Gate at 712-847-8000.
Page 5 Decal No. 11 - Boxcover WARNING WARNING DO NOT BEND SAFETY BAR Tommy Gate does not 9546 recommend that you ride on the platform while operating the Decal No. 12 - Front of Safety Trip Bar and Back of Mainframe liftgate.
Page 6 DECAL LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS Refer to Figure 2 on page 7 for specific decal location. WARNING PINCH POINT 14381 Decal No. 16 - (4X) Platform WARNING STAND CLEAR WHILE OPENING PLATFORM 14380 Decal No. 17 - Retention Ramp WARNING NOT A STEP 3945 Decal No.
Page 7 DECAL LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS Lights Drop Chain Two Piece Bifold Platform Retention Ramp Safety Trip Bar Self-Close Arm Self-Close Spring Box Cover Tie-Down Rings Retention Ramp Latch Lift Chains and Pulleys Figure 1: Railgate Terms in Mainframe and Uprights Mainframe Uprights Pump, Motor, and Latch Plate...
Page 8 The terms used to describe parts of the railgate in this manual can be found in Figure 3. Your Tommy Gate is connected to your vehicle battery. The vehicle battery powers a motor, coupled to a hydraulic pump. This motor and pump combination is called a power unit. Flow from the pump extends a cylinder to provide tension to the lift chains that lift the gate platform.
Page 9 After you have activated the control by pressing the "LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" hidden switch twice within one second(located under the Tommy Gate logo), you have approximately 5 minutes to use the gate. If the gate is not used for approximately 5 minutes, the "LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" timer deactivates the control.
Page 10 WARNING Tommy Gate does not recommend that you ride on the platform while operating the liftgate. However, if you must ride in order to safely move your cargo, follow these safety precautions.
Page 11 RAILGATE OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS DOCK LOADING Transferring from Travel/Storage Position to Dock Loading Position. Step 1. Unlock and remove the Padlock. Move the Safety Chain from the Chain Lock Plate. Put the Padlock in the same location it was removed from (Figure 13). Step 2.
Page 12 RETENTION RAMP OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS Retention Ramp in Approved Operational Positions. Platform and ramp both Platform open with ramp Platform open with ramp Platform open with ramp in the Travel Position. in the Travel Position. in the Vertical Position. in the Loading Position. Travel Position Push Release...
Page 13 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM Fixed Compact Toggle Control - Railgate NOTE !!! IF GATES ARE NOT WIRED PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DIAGRAM DIRECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. IMPORTANT WELDING NOTE !!! DISCONNECT ALL BATTERY CABLES. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE GROUND CABLE FIRST.
Page 14 ELECTRICAL WIRING DIAGRAM Optional Pendant Control - Railgate NOTE !!! IF GATES ARE NOT WIRED PLEASE READ AND FOLLOW ALL IN ACCORDANCE WITH THIS DIAGRAM DIRECTIONS BEFORE PROCEEDING YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOID. IMPORTANT WELDING NOTE !!! DISCONNECT ALL BATTERY CABLES. ALWAYS DISCONNECT THE GROUND CABLE FIRST.
Page 15 Ladder Logic/Wiring Diagram Legend Circuit Breaker Limit Switch Contactor - Normally Open Contacts Motor Solenoid/Contactor - Coil Battery Cable Wire "Raise" Grounded through pump body. Contactor Black Violet Grounded through liftgate chassis and pump body. Eyelet Terminal Battery +12V Splice Battery or +24V Fuse...
Page 16 All replacement parts must be of original quality, and all safety and operational decals must be attached. No modifications are allowed to a Tommy Gate product unless authorized by the Engineering Department at Tommy Gate.
Page 17 5 seconds. d.) "Lower" valve needs d,e,f.) Contact Tommy Gate or distributor. replacement. g.) Check oil and add ISO grade 32, Tommy Gate winter grade e.) "Raise" solenoid not working. hydraulic,or Dexron III/Mercon ATF. f.) Safety bar switch bent- Holding h.) Check vent plug on pump tank.
Page 18 The Tommy Gate Company provides a limited warranty against faulty materials or workmanship. 2-Year Warranty Tommy Gate pump and motor unit parts are guaranteed for two (2) full years from date of user purchase against faulty materials or workmanship. 2-Year Warranty Tommy Gates are guaranteed for (2) years from the date of user purchase against faulty materials or workmanship.
Page 19 Warranty claim acceptance or rejection is based solely upon defective part inspection and a review of the claim date (outlined in step 5 above) as they apply to the requirements of Tommy Gate Warranty. Claim reimbursement after acceptance is governed by those allowances previously agreed upon between Tommy Gate Company and the Authorized Distributor (as outlined in Steps 1-4 above).
Page 20 2500 AND 3000 RAILGATE SERIES REPAIR PARTS DRAWING FOR MODELS 89 & 95 (WITH INTERNAL TIMED ELECTRIC TOGGLE CONTROL) Page 20 of 24 DPN: 014427 Rev 7 1-3-25...
Page 21 2500 AND 3000 RAILGATE SERIES STEEL PLATFORM WITH RETENTION RAMP REPAIR PARTS DRAWING FOR MODELS 89 & 95 (WITH INTERNAL TIMED ELECTRIC TOGGLE CONTROL) Page 21 of 24 DPN: 014427 Rev 7 1-3-25...
Page 22 2500 AND 3000 RAILGATE SERIES REPAIR PARTS LIST FOR MODELS 89 & 95 (WITH INTERNAL TIMED ELECTRIC TOGGLE CONTROL) ITEM# DESCRIPTION ITEM# DESCRIPTION Platform Hydraulic Hose Platform Chains 90 Degree Pump Elbow License Plate Mount Kit Leaf Chain - Passenger's Side Roller Kit (for one complete slider) Leaf Chain Attachment Fitting Slider with Roller Wheels...
Page 23 SERVICE RECORD LIFTGATE INFORMATION Date of Purchase: Serial Number: Installed By: Model Number: Reminders: Service liftgate according to page 16. Date of Service Services Performed Page 23 of 24 DPN: 014427 Rev 7 1-3-25...
Page 24 America's First Name in liftgates Manufacturing Plant: Corporate Offices: 33717 N. Scottsdale Rd. Ste 120 83 Bus Brown Drive Scottsdale, AZ 85266 Woodbine, Iowa 51579 FAX (602) 955-3902 FAX (712) 647-2417 (712) 847-8000 www.tommygate.com Page 24 of 24 DPN: 014427 Rev 7 1-3-25...

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