Anthony Liftgates TuckUnder AST-1500 User manual

MADE IN THE USA
MODELS
For Serial Number XXXXXX and Greater
OPERATION MANUAL
Quality, Reliability, Customer Service
AST •AST-L •
AST-PLUS
AST-1500
AST-2000
AST-2500
AST-3000
AST-3500
AST-L-1800
AST-L-2500
AST-PLUS-2500
AST-PLUS-3000

Anthony Lifgtates, Inc. 2 AST, AST-L, and AST-PLUS Models
www.anthonyliftgates.com 800-482-0003
Contents
1. General Information ......................................3
1.1 Introduction ........................................3
1.2 Registration ........................................5
1.3 Customer Service and Parts ...........................5
1.4 Safety Signs (Decals) ................................6
1.5 Warranty ..........................................6
2. Safety Section ..........................................7
2.1 Safety is Your Responsibility ...........................7
2.2 Safety Signal Words .................................7
3. Operation Section .......................................8
3.1 General Operating Safety Instructions....................8
3.2 Operating Instructions ...............................10
4. Routine Service Items ...................................12
4.1 Adding Fluid to Pump Reservoir .......................12
4.2 Replacing the Fuse .................................13
4.3 Checking Control Switch Fuse.........................14
5. Replacement Safety Signs (Decals) ........................14
5.1 Placement of Decals ................................14
6. Troubleshooting ........................................25
7. Limited Warranty .......................................28
7.1 Limited Warranty ...................................28
7.2 Warranty Policy and Procedure ........................29

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1. General Information
1.1 Introduction
Congratulations on selecting an Anthony Liftgates TuckUnder™ liftgate.
All Anthony tuckunder model liftgates are factory assembled, energized, and
tested to ensure the highest quality performance standards. AST, AST-L,
and AST-PLUS liftgates ship completely assembled for fast, clean, and easy
installation.
To ensure your liftgate will perform to your expectations, we have provided
this Operation Manual, which is designed to provide you with the necessary
operation instructions and safety precautions for the operation of the AST,
AST-L, or AST-PLUS TuckUnder™ liftgates.

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WARNING
Read, Understand, and Follow
Instructions
To avoid personal injury or death, carefully
read and understand all instructions pertaining to this Anthony
Liftgate. Do not attempt to operate this product without fully
understanding all of the instructions and safety recommendations.
Do not operate a truck or the liftgate unless you read and understand
the instructions and warnings in this Operation Manual and other
related manuals for the truck.
If any doubt or question arises about the correct or safe method of
performing anything found in this manual, contact your Anthony
Liftgates’ dealer. Proper care is your responsibility.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
A platform restraining system may be designed into
your particular liftgate to keep certain types of cargo
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restraining devices may include a cart stop, retention ramp, fencing, straps,
etc. These devices should always be used for their designed function,
which is to prevent the possibility of severe personal injury or death due to
cargo shifting and/or falling from the liftgate platform.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
All users of this liftgate must be at least 18 years old
and have read and understood all operation
instructions and safety decals before use.
WARNING Crush Hazard
Unsecured loads, when moved on the
liftgate, can shift or fall. To prevent
personal injury or death, make sure loads are securely fastened to the
liftgate or restrained by cart stops, a retention ramp, or fencing.

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1.2 Registration
To register your liftgate go to www.anthonyliftgates.com, Customer
Service, and then Product Registration.
Before calling your authorized dealer with questions or other product
information requests, have the serial number, model number, and lift
capacity of your liftgate available. This information is stamped into the
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Record the serial number, model number, date of installation, and load
capacity for easy reference when contacting your authorized dealer with
questions.
Serial Number Information
Serial No.
Model No.
Date of Installation
Lift Capacity
1.3 Customer Service and Parts
For service or ordering replacement parts, contact an authorized dealer by
going to www.anthonyliftgates.com and selecting the FIND A DEALER tab.
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1.4 Safety Signs (Decals)
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
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aware of safety recommendations, make
sure all decals are attached to the liftgate
and/or truck and are legible at all times!
Safety signs (decals) provide a vital role in helping reduce injury and/or
death. To ensure the greatest level of safety, all decals must be attached
to the liftgate and be legible at all times. Remember, it is the users’
responsibility to maintain these decals. For decal placement, or a complete
part number list and illustration of the decals used on the AST, AST-L,
and AST-PLUS tuckunder liftgate, refer to “5. Replacement Safety Signs
(Decals)” on page 14 in this manual.
1.5 Warranty
For a detailed copy of the Warranty Statement, refer to “7. Limited Warranty”
on page 28.
1. Unauthorized modifications or use of the liftgate may cause it to
improperly operate or cause other unforeseen problems or dangers. If
any deviation is deemed necessary, written permission must first be
obtained from Anthony Liftgates.
2. All decals must be attached and legible or all warranties are void.

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2. Safety Section
2.1 Safety is Your Responsibility
It is the responsibility of the user to understand and properly use this
liftgate. Be aware of the inherent dangers in the use of this product.
Read and understand all Warnings, Cautions, Notices, and Safety
Instructions in this manual, on the liftgate, or on the truck.
Accidents can often be avoided by being alert and recognizing potentially
hazardous situations. Anyone operating the liftgate must have the
necessary training, skills, and tools required to perform these functions
properly and safely. The safety information in this manual serves as a basic
guide in an attempt to prevent injury or even death.
Anthony Liftgates cannot anticipate every possible circumstance that might
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manual and on the product itself are, therefore, not all-inclusive. If procedures,
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Anthony Liftgates are used, you must satisfy yourself that they are safe for you
and for bystanders. Make sure the liftgate or truck it is mounted onto will not
be damaged or made unsafe by any operating method you choose.
DO NOT proceed if any doubt arises about the correct or safe method of
performing anything found in this or other related equipment manuals. If in
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2.2 Safety Signal Words
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and followed by a signal word such as WARNING or CAUTION to
indicate the severity of the hazard.
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injury which should be avoided.
WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, COULD result in death or serious
injury.
CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, MAY result in minor or moderate
injury.
NOTICE Indicates that equipment or property damage can
result if instructions are not followed.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Indicates specific safety-related instructions or
procedures.
Note: Contains additional information important to a procedure.

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3. Operation Section
3.1 General Operating Safety Instructions
WARNING Do not use this liftgate for any other
purpose than its intended use of loading
and unloading cargo from the bed of a truck.
Do not overload the platform. The maximum rated capacity is
based on an evenly distributed load on the platform’s flat
surface.
Crush Hazard
– Do not stand in the platform’s work area while operating the
liftgate. Serious injury or death could result if the load shifts,
falls, or is unstable on the platform.
– Do not go under the liftgate while it is in a raised position.
Accidental lowering could cause serious crushing injuries.
– Do not stand under or place any object under the liftgate work area.
To prevent personal injury, immediately clean up any
spilled fluid on the liftgate platform. To avoid tripping, do
not leave anything laying on the platform or around the
work area.
Do not allow children to play on/around or operate the liftgate.
CAUTION Anthony Liftgates recommends not
riding the liftgate; however, if the
operation requires it, make sure
your footing is stable before raising or lowering the platform. Always
stand away from the edge. When on the ground, always stand clear of
the liftgate when it is operating.

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CAUTION Always use/set the truck’s parking
brake and remove the ignition key
before operating the liftgate. Failure
to follow this recommendation can result in injury.
Do not place hands or feet in pinch points,
between the platform and the platform
extension, or under the edge of the liftgate.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Do not allow the liftgate to be used by
persons unfamiliar with its operation.
Visually inspect the liftgate before use to make sure all parts are
in good working condition and operates freely. Have any
damaged parts replaced immediately.
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sure all decals are attached to the liftgate and/or truck and are
legible at all times.
Always use three points of contact during ingress or egress of
the truck or platform.
Make sure the area in which the platform will open and close is
clear before opening, closing, raising, or lowering the platform.
Always place the load as close to the center of the platform as
possible and as close to the truck as possible.
Only operate the liftgate with the switch controls mounted on
the truck body unless an optional hand-held remote is installed.
Do not operate lift trucks on or over any part of the platform.

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3.2 Operating Instructions
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prevent accidental or unauthorized use of the liftgate by disconnecting
power from the battery to the power unit. If not installed, Anthony Liftgates
strongly recommends the installation of one of these devices.
1. Raise and slide the latch pin toward the curbside of the liftgate.
NOTICE Do not force the pin to open. In some cases, the
liftgate can settle down against the pin causing it
to bind or be very difficult to slide. If the pin does
not slide easily, slightly raise the liftgate to relieve pressure on the latch
pin.
2. Press and hold the control switch in the DOWN position until the folded
platform rests on ground.
CAUTION Always stand on curbside of truck when
raising or lowering platform with control
switch.
3. Manually unfold main platform.
CAUTION Always stand on curbside of truck when
unfolding platform.
4. Manually unfold flipover section.
CAUTION Always stand on curbside of truck when
unfolding flipover section.
5. Raise and lower platform using UP and DOWN functions of control
switch.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Do not bounce the platform by pushing and
releasing the control switch abruptly.
NOTICE Do not allow the motor/pump to run after the
liftgate is closed, or in the up position.
6. Reverse steps to fold and store platform. Make sure platform is locked
in storage position with latch pin after use.
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
When placing the liftgate in the storage
position (folding), slowly fold the platform until
it contacts the wheel arm assembly. Lock the
liftgate into the storage position with the latch pin whenever the
liftgate is not in use.