Dhollandia DH-VODH 33 User manual

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INSTALLATION MANUAL
Read the manual in its entirety before operating the liftgate
Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and liftgate operator
Manufacturer:
DHOLLANDIA US, L.L.C.
E-mail : [email protected]
270 Southridge Parkway
Bessemer City North Carolina, 28016
website : www.dhollandia.com

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1UNDERSTANDING SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS...................................................................................................................... 3
2INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFO AND DISCLAIMERS................................................................................................................. 4
3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION ................................................................................................................................... 6
4SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION............................................................................................................................... 6
5LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY .............................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.1 DH-VODH liftgate terminology .................................................................................................................................................. 8
5.2 Installation parameters terminology .......................................................................................................................................... 9
5.3 Getting started......................................................................................................................................................................... 11
6INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND GUIDELINES ........................................................................................................................ 12
6.1 Installation dimensions............................................................................................................................................................ 12
6.2 Installation resources .............................................................................................................................................................. 12
6.3 Important guidelines................................................................................................................................................................ 13
6.3.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................................... 13
6.3.2 Risk assessment by the installer......................................................................................................................................... 13
7MOUNTING OF THE LIFT FRAME (PREMOUNTED PLATFORM)................................................................................................ 14
7.1 Handling.................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
7.2 Welded installation .................................................................................................................................................................. 16
7.3 Bolt-on installation................................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.1 Position of the drill holes..................................................................................................................................................... 19
7.3.2 Mounting of the lift frame .................................................................................................................................................... 19
8GENERAL REMARKS..................................................................................................................................................................... 21
8.1 Power Pack Installation........................................................................................................................................................... 21
8.2 Trimming of the lift columns .................................................................................................................................................... 21
9INSTALLATION OF ELECTRICAL CONTROLS ............................................................................................................................. 22
9.1 Installation of the control switch (OAE017.PR –E0834) ......................................................................................................... 22
9.2 Installation of the external control box (OAE041.BP.0 –EG509.B.P0.K01.C3807) ................................................................ 24
9.3 Installation of the cabin switch (OAE510.15 –E0393.S.15).................................................................................................... 26
9.4 Installation of extra controls –2 button remote control (OAE001 –E0787.2.H.S)................................................................... 27
10 ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION ........................................................................................................................................................ 29
10.1 Installation of the (+) battery cable and (-) ground cable......................................................................................................... 29
10.2 Liftgate schematic ................................................................................................................................................................... 32
11 PUTTING THE LIFTGATE INTO SERVICE..................................................................................................................................... 34
12 PLATFORM ORIENTATION............................................................................................................................................................ 35
12.1 Platform pitch Adjustment ....................................................................................................................................................... 35
12.2 Upper end stops...................................................................................................................................................................... 36
13 LUBRICATION INSTRUCTIONS..................................................................................................................................................... 37
14 QUALITY CONTROL AND PDI ....................................................................................................................................................... 38
15 DECALS .......................................................................................................................................................................................... 40

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15.1 Use of the ‘WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE’ sign ........................................ 42
16 APPENDIX....................................................................................................................................................................................... 43
16.1 Meaning of the safety and warning signs ................................................................................................................................ 43
16.2 Prescribed torque values for bolts and nuts ............................................................................................................................ 45
16.3 Electric and hydraulic requirements ........................................................................................................................................ 46
16.4 Safe operator position on the platform .................................................................................................................................... 48
16.5 End note.................................................................................................................................................................................. 49
16.6 Basic wiring diagrams ............................................................................................................................................................. 49
16.7 Checklist for preventative maintenance and repair ................................................................................................................. 49

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1UNDERSTANDING SAFETYAND WARNING SIGNS
•Many safety signs and symbols used in this manual are based on international standards, others refer to specific situations or actions.
•Consult appendix 16.1 on page 43 for an overview of signs and symbols used in DHOLLANDIA manuals, and their meaning. Make
sure you understand these signs and symbols prior to starting the installation.
•Please take special notice of the following signs used in the manual. They indicate the likelihood and severity of a potential injury if
a person fails to follow the instructions presented on the safety sign.
DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury. [white letters on red background]
WARNING: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury. [black letters on orange background]
CAUTION: indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or
moderate injury. [black letters on yellow background]
NOTICE: is used to address practices not related to physical injury. [white letters on blue background]
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: indicate general instructions relative to safe work practices, reminders of
proper safety procedures, or the location of safety equipment. [white letters on green background]
SAFETY ALERT SYMBOL: is used to alert the user to potential hazards. All safety messages that
accompany this sign shall be obeyed to avoid harm. [free-standing, or on back-ground colors red,
orange, yellow or black]
WARNING
•Failure to understand and to follow the instructions in this manual can put the operator and any bystanders at great risk of serious
bodily injury and death.
•Prior to operating the liftgate, make sure you understand the safety and warning signs used, and read them in conjunction with
the instructions in this manual.
•If in doubt, DO NOT operate the liftgate. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 4 for contact info.
NOTICE
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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2INTRODUCTION, CONTACT INFO AND DISCLAIMERS
•This manual provides you with the information necessary for the installation of the 3300 - 4400 lbs capacity DH-VODH* column lifts.
•It contains general instructions applicable to the most common types of trucks and trailers. Possibly, specific issues particular to your
case are not adequately covered by this manual. If in doubt, contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further assistance
prior to continuing.
•DHOLLANDIA liftgates are regularly adapted to new vehicle and chassis developments and specialized customer requirements.
Therefore, DHOLLANDIA reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior notice. Such modifications might not have
been included at the time this manual was printed.
NOTICE
•Please confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of this manual prior to operation of the associated DHOLLANDIA
liftgate. See below for instructions to download the latest version of the manual.
•It is the sole responsibility of the installer(s) to follow best workshop practices for safety and craftsmanship and to use good
common sense.
•Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor if you have any questions regarding the installation, operation, repair and
maintenance of DHOLLANDIA liftgates, or to obtain replacement copies of manuals or decals:
DHOLLANDIA US, LLC
DHOLLANDIA CANADA, Inc.
DHOLLANDIA MEXICO
270 Southridge Parkway
Bessemer City NC 28016
2105 Boulevard des Enterprises
Terrebonne Quebec J6Y1W9
Fracc. Industrial Dinamo Norte
Calle Tierra 103-105
Salinas Victoria CP 65500
Monterrey Nuevo Leon, Mexico
980-443-4446
(company line)
514-360-6125 ext.3
(parts and service)
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[e-mail]
[phone]
[e-mail]
The latest version of all manuals can also be downloaded from the DHOLLANDIA website:
www.dhollandia.com → Country & language selection → Downloads → … select required manual
WARNING
•Improper installation can cause damage to the liftgate, can reduce its durability and reliability, and can put the operator and
bystanders at great risk of serious bodily injury and death in many ways.
•It is therefore essential that the liftgates are installed with proper care, in compliance with the installation instructions of this manual
and the fitting and body building instructions of the vehicle manufacturer.
•In case of doubt, ALWAYS contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further advice, prior to continuing.

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•Take notice of the following important disclaimers:
DISCLAIMERS
•DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any personal injury, death, or property damage that results from operating a liftgate that has
been modified from the original design, without written approval from the manufacturer.
•DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any personal injury, death, or property damage that results from improper use of the liftgate
or negligence to apply the precautions and instructions of the operation manual.
•DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any personal injury, death, or property damage that results from incorrect of negligent
installation.
•DHOLLANDIA disclaims any liability for damage arising from modifications to the vehicle in its entirety as a result from installation.
All modifications to the vehicle must be done in accordance to instructions issued by the vehicle and body manufacturer.
•There are no warranties, express or implied, including the warranty of merchantability or a warranty of fitness for a particular
purpose extending beyond that set forth in this manual.

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3SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR OPERATION
•It is essential that the installers understand and apply the safety instructions and precautions contained in the
OPERATION MANUAL issued with the liftgate.
•Therefore, make sure you consult the OPERATION MANUAL prior to installing or operating the liftgate.
4SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR INSTALLATION
•It is essential that the personnel involved in installing, servicing and repairing hydraulic liftgates knows, understands
and applies the safety instructions and precautions contained in the GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR
INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR manual.
•Make sure you consult these instructions prior to installing the hydraulic liftgate.
•Safety instructions are a matter of progressive insight. The basics are listed in this manual, but contact the national
DHOLLANDIA distributor for a copy of the latest set of instructions [see contact info on page 4], or download the
latest edition from the DHOLLANDIA website:
www.dhollandia.com → Country & language selection → Downloads → Operation manuals →
General information →… select required manual
WARNING
•Improper use of the liftgate will put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury and death.
•To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury to the operator and any bystanders, the use of the liftgate is restricted to skilled operators,
who have been properly trained, and who know and understand the full content of the operation manual.
•To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death, the operator must ALWAYS comply with all safety instructions and warning
labels in the operation manual before and while operating the liftgate.
•Please confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of this manual prior to installation and operation of the associated
liftgate.

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WARNING
•The installers are exposed to various dangers. Improper use of the liftgate, ignorance and neglect during installation, will put them
at great risk of bodily injury and death.
•Once the liftgate is in service, improper installation can cause damage to the liftgate, can reduce its durability and reliability.
Further, it can also put the operator and bystanders at great risk of serious bodily injury and death.
•Therefore installation works MUST carried out by skilled technicians, who have been professionally trained, and have mastered
the contents of all manuals:
1. OPERATION MANUAL
2. INSTALLATION MANUAL
3. GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR INSTALLATION, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
•ALWAYS confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of these manuals prior to installation and operation of the
associated DHOLLANDIA liftgate.
•In case of doubt, ALWAYS contact the national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further advice, prior to continuing.
•ALWAYS wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment. This includes but may not be limited to: safety glasses with side
guards or a wrap-around face shield; steel toe safety shoes; fire-resistant overalls; protective gloves; adequate ear protection; a
safety helmet when working under the vehicle chassis.
•NEVER wear loose-fitting clothes that may get trapped in the moving parts of the liftgate, or in any machinery and tools used for
the installation. Don’t wear rings, bracelets, necklaces, watches etc…
•ALWAYS use the proper tool for the job. Replace worn or damaged tools before use.
•Pay special attention to the lifting devices (forklifts with slings, overhead cranes, hoists, etc.) used to handle the liftgates, and for
the clamping tools used to clamp the liftgate, its platform, mount plates and various other components to the vehicle chassis and
/ or body. Ensure these tools are appropriate for the job, and in good working order.
•Place the vehicle on a flat even ground and chock the wheels so that it cannot move during the installation. In case of a motor
vehicle, make sure the engine is off and the parking brake is engaged.
•Do not work underneath the liftgate or within reach of the platform and the moving parts, without properly securing and supporting
the platform and the lift frame against an accidental fall. Use an overhead crane and hoists, a forklift with slings or equivalent
means to secure the heavy components.
•NEVER modify DHOLLANDIA liftgates or their mount plates, NEVER deviate from the described installation procedures without
prior written consent by the manufacturer.

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NOTICE
•Make sure the main battery power is disconnected while installing the liftgate. Connect the battery power to the liftgate only when
the installation is completed, or as required in the installation instructions.
•DHOLLANDIA liftgates are designed as a bolt-on system, and don’t require any welding. See appendix 16.2 on page 45
for prescribed torque values.
•If for any reason, troubleshooting and / or repair might be needed during the installation process, consult and follow
the guidelines and safety instructions of the MAINTENANCE MANUAL.
•If for any reason, welding would be required, please take note of the following precautions:
5LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY
5.1 DH-VODH LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY
•Refer to the OPERATION MANUAL for an overview of the most important terminology used in DHOLLANDIA manuals.
CAUTION
Welding on galvanized parts can produce hazardous fumes. To avoid intoxication:
•ALWAYS wear a suitable respirator.
•ALWAYS provide good ventilation.
•ALWAYS grind off the galvanization from the areas to weld.
•Most liftgates are equipped with thermoplastic hoses that can be damaged by hot metal chips, welding sparks and
slag. Damage to a hose can lead to sudden loss of hydraulic pressure and an accidental drop of the platform.
•The penetration of welding sparks and slag can also cause a flash fire.
•Both types of incidents can put the welder or installer and any bystanders at great risk of personal injury or death.
To avoid these risks:
→ALWAYS protect and cover thermoplastic hoses with a welding blanket, prior to grinding, drilling and welding.
→ALWAYS inspect the hydraulic hoses at the end of the installation process. Make sure all hoses are
undamaged, replace them if required.
Welding can cause severe damage to the electronic components of the vehicle and liftgate. To prevent damage:
•ALWAYS follow the instructions and precautions of the vehicle manufacturer.
•DO NOT weld if this is not authorized by the vehicle manufacturer.
•ALWAYS disconnect the positive and negative battery terminals.
•ALWAYS connect the ground directly to the component being welded, as close to the weld as possible.
Welding should be done by skilled and qualified installers only.

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5.2 INSTALLATION PARAMETERS TERMINOLOGY
bft
body floor thickness
Thickness of the rear cross member of the vehicle floor
bhe
body height external
Height from the top of the vehicle floor to the top of the roof
bhi
body height internal
Height from the top of the vehicle floor to the inside of the roof
bph
body passage height
Height from the top of the vehicle floor to the bottom of top header
bwi
body width inside
Inside width between the rear posts of the body
bwo
body width outside
Outside width of the body
dlc
door lock center width
Center width between the door lock stanchions
dluf
door lock under floor
Height from the top of the loading floor to the center of the door lock fixture
lcaf
lift column above floor
Height from the top of the vehicle floor to the top of the lift column
vfh
vehicle floor height
Actual vehicle floor height (UNLOADED)
vfh min
vehicle floor height min
Min. vehicle floor height (FULLY LOADED)
lcth
lift column total height
Height from the bottom to the top of the lift column
lcwi
lift column width inside
Inside width between the columns (not taking into account extra brackets)
lcwo
lift column width outside
Outside width across the columns (not taking into account extra brackets)
liw
lift inside width
Inside width between the columns and any additional brackets (e.g. energy
track for hydraulic hoses, chains on K9 lifts, etc.)
ltd
lift total depth
Total depth from the front face of the column to the outboard face of the platform
ltow
lift total outside width
Outside width across the columns and any additional brackets (e.g. energy track
for hydraulic hoses, etc.)

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mcw
mounting holes center width
Center width between the mounting holes in L and R column
lcd
lift column depth
Depth of the column profile (longitudinal)
lct
lift column thickness
Thickness of the column profile (lateral)
mcog
mounting clearance columns to ground
Ground clearance under the lift columns
pd
platform depth
Overall platform depth

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5.3 GETTING STARTED
•Many vehicle manufacturers issue important instructions on various aspects of the liftgate installation, specific to the brand and type
of chassis. Examples:
→welding instructions or the prohibition to weld
→instructions on chassis drilling and bolt-on connections to the chassis
→recommendations on the use of hydraulic stabilizing legs
→guidelines on fuses, electrical interfaces, and the connection of battery and ground cables, etc.
NOTICE
•ALWAYS verify and ensure compatibility between the liftgate and the vehicle.
•ALWAYS ensure compliance with the fitting and body building instructions issued by the vehicle manufacturer.
•Make sure planned modifications to the vehicle chassis and body will not adversely affect the strength and integrity of the vehicle.
•If the instructions of vehicle manufacturer conflict with the installation instructions issued by DHOLLANDIA (e.g. on fuse ratings,
etc.), contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further advice. See contact info on page 4.
•DHOLLANDIA disclaims any liability for damage arising from modifications to the vehicle in its entirety as a result from installation.
All modifications to the vehicle must be done in accordance to instructions issued by the vehicle and body manufacturer.
•Place vehicle on a flat even ground and chock the wheels so that it cannot move during the installation process. In case of a motor
vehicle, switch off the engine and engage the parking brake before starting.
•Verify if the installation kit is complete and that all parts needed to install the liftgate are present.
•Compare the voltage of the batteries with the voltage of the hydraulic power pack of the liftgate.
•Compare the actual vehicle dimensions with the maximum installation parameters indicated in the INSTALLATION DRAWING or
technical documentation. If the actual dimensions go outside of the maximum installation parameters, DON’T continue and contact
your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further advice.
•Verify and make sure that the vehicle chassis and body are strong enough to support the forces induced by the liftgate at its maximum
rated capacity. Refer to the instructions of the vehicle manufacturer for calculation and construction guidelines.
•Execute the required stability and weight distribution calculations.
•Make sure that the body is accurately fitted to the vehicle chassis.
•Remove all objects that impede the installation of the liftgate (bumper bar, spare wheel carrier, pallet racks, toolboxes, etc.). If
necessary, consult with the vehicle manufacturer for replacement solutions (e.g. special spare wheel carriers, exhaust pipe
modifications, etc.).
•Finish the liftgate in accordance with the road legislation of the state where the vehicle will be registered.
•When connecting hydraulic couplings, make sure that the connections are clean. Don’t contaminate the hydraulic oil.
•Grease all bearings and pins before putting the liftgate into service. Preferably, put grease in the bearings before mounting the
corresponding articulation pin.
•After installation, work through the checklist of the Pre-Delivery Inspection (PDI) test. Make sure the final inspection is signed off by
an inspector who is not part of the installation team.
•Do not pressurize any liftgate functions (LIFT / LOWER, OPEN / CLOSE) before the installation is fully finished.
•During installation and testing, verify and make sure that the liftgate and its moving parts don’t interfere with any of the vehicle
systems (e.g. the suspension, braking system, hydraulic and electrical circuits, etc.), or cause damage to them.

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6INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS AND GUIDELINES
6.1 INSTALLATION DIMENSIONS
•The lifting height is determined by the column width lcwo and the stroke of the lift cylinder fitting inside the cylinder beam. The
tolerances in lifting height vary from project to project.
•Compare the actual floor height vfh measured on the vehicle with the vfh ordered from DHOLLANDIA. If the actual floor height vfh is
higher, DON’T continue and contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for further advice.
NOTICE
•When determining the installation dimensions, ALWAYS make sure to respect the maximum installation parameters vfh.
•ALWAYS make sure you comply with applicable bumper bar regulations.
•The MAX vehicle floor height vfh is measured on an UNLOADED vehicle. In case of a higher vfh, the risk exists that the platform
will not reach the ground.
•The LADEN vehicle floor height vfh is measured on a FULLY LOADED vehicle.
6.2 INSTALLATION RESOURCES
•If in doubt on any installation parameters given, please reach out to your local DHOLLANDIA distributor. See contact info on page 4.

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6.3 IMPORTANT GUIDELINES
6.3.1 General
6.3.2 Risk assessment by the installer
•The DHOLLANDIA column lifts consist of a wide range of different executions and are offered with a multitude of options to adapt
the liftgate to the client’s specific needs. They are installed on a wide variety of different vehicles, often personalized by the body
builder. Moreover, they are being used for an endless array of vastly different applications often unknown to the manufacturer.
•It is therefore important that the installer conducts a comprehensive risk assessment to make sure the liftgate complies with the
applicable legislation and can be used safely. SECTION 7 of the operation manual gives a good overview of the applicable risks that
must be mitigated. DHOLLANDIA strongly recommends implying the client and his H&S management in the risk assessment process
to obtain best possible understanding of the application and work conditions.
WARNING
•ALWAYS make sure that the lift columns are installed in accordance with the installation instructions of DHOLLANDIA.
•Pay special attention to the type of bolts, minimum quantity per side, minimum size and strength class, and the spread of the bolts
over the full surface of the columns. Fasten the bolts and nuts with the required torque, see 16.2 on page 45.
•Incorrect or negligent installation can cause the liftgate to fall off the vehicle chassis once the platform is loaded, and can put the
installers, the operators, and bystanders at great risk of bodily injury or death.
•In case of doubt, don’t continue, but contact your national DHOLLANDIA dealer for further advice.
WARNING
•DHOLLANDIA liftgates are installed on a wide variety of different vehicles and are being used for many different applications often
unknown to the manufacturer.
•To guarantee the safe use of the liftgate in all foreseeable circumstances, ALWAYS conduct a thorough risk analysis. SECTION
7 of the operation manual provides a comprehensive overview of the main risks potentially associated with the liftgate use.

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7MOUNTING OF THE LIFT FRAME (PREMOUNTED PLATFORM)
7.1 HANDLING
•Unless ordered otherwise, the column lift is delivered fully premounted. It can be handled by a
hoist or forklift from the installation guide bracket between the 2 columns.
•When using a forklift, position the forks as wide as possible, and correctly centered on the
middle of the installation guide bracket. If positioned too narrow, or out of center, the column
liftgate could shift sideways and fall.
•Drive slowly and safely. Take extra care when driving on uneven terrain. ALWAYS make sure
the column lift cannot shift from its position and fall.
•ALWAYS make sure you keep the bottom of the columns at a safe distance from the ground.
ALWAYS make sure that the column lift cannot slide forwards off the forks and fall. Secure the
installation guide bracket by means of adequate clamps, or incline the mast of the forklift.
•Clamp 2 lengths of 3” (76 mm) minimum alignment tube channel or other sufficiently strong material, to the bed extension with
approx. 5” (120 mm) overhang. These alignment tubes will help align the platform with the bed extension.
•Install at minimum, a 300 lbs (136 kg) counterweight on the tube channels to prevent them from moving during installation. Or
tack-weld the tube channels temporarily to the rear sill and floor of the vehicle.
CAUTION
•The lift frame is heavy! When falling on a person it can cause serious personal injury or death.
•Therefore, handle the lift frame with extreme care. Use an adequate gantry crane, hoists or a fork lift to move the lift frame safely,
without a risk of collapse.

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•Bring the liftgate in front of the rear frame of the body. Observe the guidelines and precautions for handling in 7.1 on page 14.
•Raise the liftgate to the correct mounting height and align the cylinder beam with the 2 alignment tubes positioned earlier at the
rear sill.
•Ensure the lift columns are square by checking the
diagonals between the columns as shown. The distances
between the tops and bottoms of the columns should be
equal.
•Ensure the cylinder beam is parallel and even with the vehicle
floor using the alignment tubes. Center the cylinder beam to
the vehicle body.
•Ensure both lift columns are perpendicular
to the ground.
•If the lift columns are not perpendicular to
the ground, adjust by adding shims starting
at the top side of the lift columns.
•After installation, the platform will deploy at
90* from the lift columns.
•The platform is designed to be level with the
ground, and not the vehicle floor.

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7.2 WELDED INSTALLATION
NOTICE
CAUTION
•If you intend to weld, ALWAYS follow the NOTICE and CAUTION with regards to welding in section 4 on page 6.
NOTICE
•Besides the physical protection of hydraulic hoses and composite parts, be aware that the lift runners inside the columns are
equipped with nylon slide pads.
•The heat generated by welding can melt or deform the nylon slide pads. Hot metal chips, welding sparks and slag falling inside
the lift columns can damage the nylon pads, the lift runners, and the chain break protection devices.
•ALWAYS LOWER or LIFT the lift runners and the nylon slide pads as far away as possible from the area to be welded.
•ALWAYS use a welding blanket to prevent hot metal chips, welding sparks and slag from falling inside the columns. Clean out the
columns if required.
•The installer or body builder must make sure that the rear frame of the body is sufficiently strong to sustain the forces exerted by the
column lift and its load at the maximum rated capacity, plus legally mandated safety factors.
•ALWAYS grind off the galvanization or paint from the areas to weld.
•The cylinder beam must be strongly connected to the rear cross member of the vehicle floor. Once in use, this connection will prevent
the cylinder beam from bowing down when heavy loads are transferred from the platform to the vehicle floor or vice versa.
•For column lifts with an aluminum cylinder beam, follow the bolt instructions in 7.3 from page 19 onwards. (unless the rear sill of the
loading floor is aluminum too, and both can be welded together).
•Push the columns and the cylinder beam hard against the rear frame of the body (and shims if necessary).
•Make sure the cylinder beam is level and parallel with the rear sill of the vehicle floor.
•Make sure that the lift frame and cylinder beam are properly centered, square, plumb, level, and true to the vehicle body.
•Use suitable C-clamps to secure the lift columns and cylinder beam in the final working position.

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•Make 2 light welds at the top of the
columns to attach the lift frame to
the rear frame of the body.
•Do NOT weld further at this stage,
to avoid damage to the nylon slide
pads.
•Make the welds or connection
between the cylinder beam and the
rear sill of the loading floor, in
accordance with the instructional
graphic on page 18.
•Temporarily connect the battery and ground
cables of the liftgate to the vehicle batteries
or an auxiliary battery cart (see 10.1 on
page 29).
•(1) Operate LOWER to release the platform
from the up stop lock.
•(2) Then operate OPEN to begin unfolding
the platform.
•(3) LOWER the platform fully to the ground to
create maximum possible distance between
the slide pads and the area to weld.
•Weld the lift columns to the rear frame of the body in accordance with 7.2 on page 18. Also finalize the 2 top welds applied to attach
the lift frame to the rear frame.
•Clean up the welds, remove any burnt galvanization or paint and apply adequate anti-corrosion protection.
•Verify that all nylon slide pads have remained undamaged. Replace them if required. See contact info on page 4.
•Verify that no metal chips, welding spares and slag have fallen inside the columns or cylinder beam. Clean out if required.

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WARNING
•In order to better protect the closure cylinder hydraulic hose, it may be necessary to remove the hose guard from the passenger’s
side column (see image above). Temporarily fix this hose out of the way of the area to weld. Reinstall this hose guard after welding
is complete.
•Position the liftgate, cylinder beam, and lift columns in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
•Weld the lift columns to the rear frame of the vehicle body in accordance with all welding instructions in this manual.
•Disregard could lead to a fall of the liftgate and its load, and may put the operator and bystanders at risk of serious personal injury
or death.

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7.3 BOLT-ON INSTALLATION
7.3.1 Position of the drill holes
•The drill-hole template starts at a fixed distance below the vehicle
floor. From that point onwards, the spacing goes up in fixed steps,
and it goes down a fixed amount depending on the liftgate order.
•The center width of the drill-holes will be determined by the vehicle
width. The mcw can be measured before installation –do so at the
holes positioned just below the top of the liftgate cylinder beam.
•To easily find drill hole positioning, the liftgate can be brought up to
the rear of the vehicle body as described in 7.1 from page 14
onwards. The topmost holes may be manually marked through the
column using a paint or marker.
•Mark the center points of the drill holes on the rear frame of the body.
•Drill the holes through the rear frame of the body.
•Deburr and apply adequate anti-corrosion protection.
7.3.2 Mounting of the lift frame
•The installer or body builder must make sure that the drill holes in the rear
frame are sufficiently strong to sustain above mentioned forces, plus
legally mandated safety factors, and the bolts won’t be pulled out of the
rear frame. Use reinforcement strips or big washers to spread the forces
over a larger surface.
•Additional bolts must be foreseen in the cylinder beam and through the
rear sill of the vehicle floor. Once in use, this connection will prevent the
cylinder beam from bowing down when heavy loads are transferred from
the platform to the vehicle floor or vice versa.
•Push the columns and the cylinder beam hard against the rear frame of the body.
•Make sure the cylinder beam is level and parallel with the rear sill of the vehicle floor.
•Make sure that the lift frame and cylinder beam are properly centered, square, plumb, level, and true to the vehicle body.
•Use suitable C-clamps to secure the lift columns and cylinder beam in the working final position.
•When the platform is closed, not all drill holes in the lift columns can be reached.
WARNING
•Position the lift frame, mounting plates, bolts and nuts in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
•Fasten the mounting bolts with the prescribed torque. See appendix 16.2 on page 45 (see values for “shear”).
•Disregard could lead to a fall of the liftgate and its load, and may put the operator and bystanders at risk of serious personal injury
or death.