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Page 1: Ramp•Assist Model 1
FITTING & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS CATCH PLATES RAMPS BEARING TUBE LEVER LOWERED POSITION CURVED RAMP ASSIST LEVER CHANNEL LEVER ARM RAM & RAM CROSS MEMBER BRACKET BEAVERTAIL HINGE BAR REAR MEMBER (NOT SUPPLIED) RAMP•ASSIST MODEL 1 HYDRAULIC RAMP ACTUATION SYSTEM Part No: #6886... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
GENERAL FITTING – MECHANICAL RAMP•ASSIST MODEL 1 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN “ELECTRIC DC POWER PACK” OPTION IS USED 6 FITTING INSTRUCTIONS WHEN USED WITH “PTO / PUMP ON VEHICLE” OPERATION – Electro-Hydraulic power pack version TO LOWER RAMP TO RAISE RAMPS OPERATION –... - Page 3 RAMP•ASSIST MODEL 1 GENERAL LAYOUT...
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Page 4: General
Hoses can be provided as an option by contacting BHW Group Ltd with the hose lengths required. After installation of the components telephone BHW Group Ltd and these items will be sent out after a price has been provided. -
Page 5: Fitting - Mechanical
Under no circumstances should the ramps be supported in the raised position, when travelling, solely by the RAMP•ASSIST unit. A substantial mechanical support strut must be used for each ramp that is connected to the body side rave, and these must prevent Diagonal ratchet straps must not be used. -
Page 6: Fitting Instructions When "Electric Dc Power Pack" Option Is Used
Do not fully weld the RAMP•ASSIST channel to the inner face of the beavertail rear cross member until the full assembly is complete and checked for correct operation. Secure the outboard end of the RAMP•ASSIST ram carrier to the underside of the body structure by welding angle straps. - Page 7 Connect the hydraulic pipes from the power pack and connect electrically. See fig 4 ensure the pipes are supported and will not chafe in operation or whilst the vehicle is travelling.
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Page 8: Fitting Instructions When Used With "Pto/Pump On Vehicle
The earth cable from power pack to chassis can now be fitted. IMPORTANT, cable must be of su icient size to minimise voltage drop and BHW recommend 170A (25mm2) cable. Ensure electrical cables are routed and supported according to chassis manufacturers’... - Page 9 Before fitting, ensure ramps are in lowered position. Determine a location under the body to mount the ramp control valve, as close as practical to the hydraulic ram and protected from rear wheel rain spray. In general, this will be just under the nearside body side rave approximately 1.5m from the rear.
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Page 10: Operation - Electro-Hydraulic Power Pack Version
OPERATION - Electro-Hydraulic power pack version TO LOWER RAMPS Ensure isolator/Emergency Stop switch is “on” to provide power to the power pack Ensure area around ramps is clear of all personnel. Momentarily operate the control valve to “raise” whilst simultaneously depressing button on the power pack to relieve any load on stowage struts. -
Page 11: To Raise Ramps
STABILISER LEGS When BHW Group Ltd Hydraulically operated stabiliser leg system is also included in an installation using RAMP•ASSIST 1 or 2, a two-bank control lever will be provided. Connect as described above using one section for RAMP•ASSIST and the second section for the stabiliser... -
Page 12: Warranty
Warranty does not apply where the product has been tampered with or altered in any way, or where the serial number or date stamp has been defaced, altered or removed, or if in the view of BHW Group Ltd the damage or failure occurred from misuse, negligence or accident.
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