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Maxon DMD Series Operation Manual

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NOVEMBER 2024
© MAXON Lift Corp. 2024
M-16-39
REV E

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  • Page 1 To fi nd maintenance & parts information for your DMD Liftgate, go to www.maxonlift. com. Click the PRODUCTS, RAILIFT & DMD buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual in the PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION window. For parts, click on the PARTS PORTAL, RAILIFT & DMD buttons. © MAXON Lift Corp. 2024...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-39 REVISION E ....4 WARNINGS ................5 LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY .............6 RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS ....8 DECALS .................10 DECALS & PLATES ..............13 FORKLIFT ADVISORY ............15 OPERATION ................16 UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM ..........16 LOADING VEHICLE ..............19 LOWERING THE PLATFORM ..........19 POSITIONING LOAD ...............20 RAISING &...

  • Page 4: Summary Of Changes: M-16-39 Revision E

    SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-39 REVISION E PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE COVER Updated REV. and date of release. Added Terminology page for DMD with dock bumpers. Added WARNING decal P/N 212449-01 and NOTE that de- cals are preinstalled at the factory. 10, 12 Replaced decal sheet P/N 298155-03 with P/N 212464-01.

  • Page 5: Warnings

    5. Comply with all attached instruction decals and warning decals. 6. Keep decals clean and legible. If decals are illegible or missing, have them replaced. Get free replacement decals from Maxon. 7. Never drive a forklift on the Liftgate platform.

  • Page 6: Liftgate Terminology

    LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY LH COLUMN RH COLUMN MAIN FRAME HOUSING RUNNER PLATFORM...
  • Page 7 LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY - DMD WITH DOCK BUMPERS LH COLUMN RH COLUMN RUNNER MAIN FRAME HOUSING PLATFORM...

  • Page 8: Recommended Daily Operation Checks

    RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS NOTE: Before you check the Liftgate, park vehicle on fl at ground and set the parking brake. NOTE: If any of the following operation checks reveal a need to service or repair Liftgate, do not operate the Liftgate until a qualifi...
  • Page 9 Make sure load-carrying surfaces on main frame housing, platform, fl ipover, and retention ramp (if equipped) are clean (no oil, debris, or corrosion). Check for fl uid leaks from hydraulic cylinders. Use the operation instructions in this manual to operate the Liftgate through one cycle without a load on the platform.

  • Page 10: Decals

    DECALS NOTE: Decals are preinstalled at factory. Decal location shown for reference. NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt or corrosion where decals are attached. If necessary, clean surface before replacing decals. CAPACITY DECAL (SEE TABLE 10-1) WARNING DECAL P/N 298373-01 DECAL “A”...
  • Page 11 DECALS - DMD WITH DOCK BUMPERS NOTE: Decals are preinstalled at factory. Decal location shown for reference. NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt or corrosion where decals are attached. If necessary, clean surface before replacing decals. CAPACITY DECAL (SEE TABLE 11-1) WARNING DECAL P/N 298373-01 DECAL “A”...
  • Page 12 DECALS - Continued WARNING DECAL P/N 298373-01 WARNING DECAL P/N 299274-01 DECAL SHEET P/N 212464-01 FIG. 12-1...

  • Page 13: Decals & Plates

    24/7 SUPPORT decal. The 24/7 SUPPORT decal is placed at customer’s or installer’s preference. MAXON 24/7 SUPPORT DECAL P/N 298634-01 MAXON NAME PLATE P/N 050175 SERIAL PLATE (REF) PARTS QR CODE DECAL P/N 299143-01...
  • Page 14 24/7 SUPPORT decal. The 24/7 SUPPORT decal is placed at customer’s or installer’s preference. MAXON 24/7 SUPPORT DECAL P/N 298634-01 SERIAL PLATE (REF) MAXON NAME PLATE P/N 050175 PARTS QR CODE DECAL P/N 299143-01 FIG. 14-1...

  • Page 15: Forklift Advisory

    FORKLIFT ADVISORY WARNING Keep forklift OFF of platform. FIG. 15-1 FIG. 15-2...

  • Page 16: Operation

    OPERATION UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM NOTE: Do RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS at the beginning of this manual. 1. Raise platform stop off transit hook (FIGS. 16-1 and 16-1A) by pushing the outboard control switch to UP position (FIG. 16-1). PLATFORM TRANSIT PLATFORM HOOK STOP...
  • Page 17 NOTICE Before handling transit hook, refer to SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS on decal A. 2. Rotate transit hook away from platform stop (FIG. 17-1A). Push outboard control switch DOWN (FIG. 17-1) to lower the platform until platform stop clears transit hook and arrow decals align on column and runner (FIG.
  • Page 18 UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM - Continued NOTE: If platform is equipped with hydraulic closer, do step 4. 3. For manual close Liftgate, push platform lock up to unlock the platform (FIG. 18-1A). Manually unfold platform (FIG. 18-1). Next, push platform lock down to lock platform (FIG.

  • Page 19: Loading Vehicle

    LOADING VEHICLE LOWERING THE PLATFORM 4. For Liftgate equipped with hydraulic closer, hold power closer switch (FIG. 19-1) and outboard control switch (DOWN) at the same time to unfold platform (FIG. 19-1). OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (DOWN) PLATFORM POWER CLOSER SWITCH (UNFOLD) UNFOLDING PLATFORM (EQUIPPED WITH HYDRAULIC CLOSER) FIG.

  • Page 20: Positioning Load

    LOADING VEHICLE - Continued LOWERING THE PLATFORM - Continued Use outboard control switch to lower (DOWN) platform (FIG. 20-1). Release toggle switch when platform reaches the ground. OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (DOWN) FIG. 20-1 POSITIONING LOAD WARNING A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed lifting capacity of Liftgate.

  • Page 21: Raising & Unloading Platform

    RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM CAUTION A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it. To prevent possible injury, get on the platform before putting the ramp in retention position. 1. Use inboard control switch to raise (UP) platform from ground level to bed height (FIG.

  • Page 22: Unloading Vehicle

    UNLOADING VEHICLE LOWERING THE PLATFORM Use inboard control switch to lower (DOWN) platform (FIG. 22-1). Release toggle switch when platform reaches the ground. INBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (DOWN) FIG. 22-1 RAISING THE PLATFORM Use inboard control switch to raise (UP) platform (FIG. 22-2) from ground level to bed height.

  • Page 23: Positioning Load

    POSITIONING LOAD WARNING A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed lifting capacity of Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

  • Page 24: Lowering & Unloading Platform

    UNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM WARNING Before lowering platform, make sure area surrounding platform is clear of people and objects. If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform. 1. Use outboard control switch to lower (DOWN) platform to the ground (FIG.

  • Page 25: Stowing Platform

    STOWING PLATFORM NOTE: Ensure platform is stowed under hydraulic pressure. 1. Use outboard control switch to raise (UP) platform until arrow decals are aligned on runner and column (FIGS. 25-1 and 25-2). OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (UP) ARROW DECALS FIG. 25-1 2.
  • Page 26 STOWING PLATFORM - Continued PLATFORM NOTE: If liftgate is equipped LOCK with hydraulic closer, do step 4. 3. Pull UP on platform lock (FIG. 26-1A) to unlock platform. Fold platform to stowed position (FIG. 26-1). FIG. 26-1A Push platform lock DOWN to lock platform (FIG.
  • Page 27 5. Use outboard control switch to raise (UP) platform (FIG. 27-1) to clear transit hooks (FIG. 27-1A). Final platform resting position is shown in FIG. 27-1B. TRANSIT HOOK PLATFORM FIG. 27-1A OUTBOARD CONTROL SWITCH (UP) FIG. 27-1B RAISE PLATFORM FIG. 27-1...

  • Page 28: Using Standard Cart Stops (If Equipped)

    USING STANDARD CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION To prevent injuries caused by tripping and falling, make sure cart stops are closed before walking on and off outboard end of platform. NOTE: Some Liftgates are equipped with single or dual cart stops. Cart stops prevent loaded carts from rolling off outboard end of platform.
  • Page 29 3. To open cart stops, push latch LATCH BOLT bolt in direction shown in FIG. 29-1. CART STOP OPENING CART STOPS (RH VIEW OF FLIP OVER) FIG. 29-1 4. Open cart stops (FIGS. 29-1 and 29-2). Next, position cart and stand in the footprint area as shown in FIG.
  • Page 30 USING STANDARD CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) - Continued WARNING Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always push the load out on the platform. 6. When loading the platform at bed level, make sure cart stops are open (FIG.

  • Page 31: Using Retention Ramp (If Equipped)

    USING RETENTION RAMP (IF EQUIPPED) CAUTION To prevent injuries caused by tripping and falling, make sure retention ramp is in the ramp position before walking on and off outboard end of platform. NOTE: Some Liftgates are equipped with a retention ramp. A retention ramp, like a cart stop, prevents a load from rolling or sliding off outboard end of platform.
  • Page 32 USING RETENTION RAMP (IF EQUIPPED) - Continued CAUTION To prevent injuries, stay clear of the retention ramp path as it is moved to ramp position. Go to either side of the ramp and stay out of the way. NOTE: To unhook the retention ramp, stand at the RH side of fl ipover. After the retention ramp is unhooked, the recommended place for handling the retention ramp is at the center of the free edge (FIG.
  • Page 33 RETENTION CAUTION PULL To prevent injuries, stay clear of the retention ramp path as it is moved to ramp position. Go to either side MOVING TO RETENTION POSITION of the ramp and stay out of (RH VIEW OF FLIPOVER) the way. FIG.
  • Page 34 USING RETENTION RAMP (IF EQUIPPED) - Continued WARNING Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always push the load out on the platform. 4. When loading the platform NBOARD at bed level, make sure EDGE...
  • Page 35 6. To stow, rotate retention ramp to retention position and then to the STOWED fl at position on fl ipover as shown in FIG. 35-1. ROTATING RAMP TO STOWED POSITION (RH VIEW OF FLIPOVER) FIG. 35-1 CATCH RETENTION RAMP FLIPOVER STOWING THE RAMP (TOP VIEW OF FLIPOVER) FIG.

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