Maxon BMR-55 User manual

M-16-11
REV. A
FEBRUARY 2017
• Warnings
• Decal & Plate Locations
• Standard Control Locations
• Liftgate & Retention Ramp Operation
Operation Manual Contains:
© MAXON Lift Corp. 2017
To find maintenance information for your
BMR Liftgate, go to www.maxonlift.com.
Click the PRODUCTS, COLUMNLIFT & BMR
buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual in
the PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION window.
For parts, click on the PARTS PORTAL,
COLUMNLIFT & BMR buttons.

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-11, REVISION A................5
WARNINGS..............................................................................6
DECALS & PLATES.................................................................8
STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS......................................10
POWER DOWN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) ........................11
PUMP BOX CONTROLS..........................................................12
FORKLIFT ADVISORY............................................................13
LOADING VEHICLE ................................................................14
OPENING THE PLATFORM ....................................................14
LOWERING THE PLATFORM .................................................14
OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP........................................15
POSITIONING LOAD...............................................................16
RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM.....................................17
UNLOADING VEHICLE...........................................................19
OPENING THE PLATFORM ....................................................19
LOWERING THE PLATFORM .................................................19
OPENING RAMP TO RETENTION POSITION........................20
RAISING THE PLATFORM......................................................21
POSITIONING LOAD...............................................................22
LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM................................23
STOWING PLATFORM............................................................24
STOW RETENTION RAMP......................................................24

USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED)....................................26
USING AUTO CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) .........................29
DOCK LOADING & UNLOADING...........................................32
LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVEL...........................32

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PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
COVER Updated REV. and date of release.
8Updated decal positions on RH column.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-11, REVISION A

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WARNINGS
2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgates which is
3500 lbs. for model BMR-3500, 4400 lbs. for model BMR-
44, 5500 lbs. for model BMR-55, and 6600 lbs. for model
BMR-66.
3. Do not allow any part of your body to be placed under, within, or
around any portion of the moving Liftgate or its mechanisms, or in
a position that would trap them between the platform and the floor
of truck body (or between platform and the ground) when Liftgate
is operated.
4. Consider the safety and location of bystanders and
location of nearby objects when operating the Liftgate. Stand
to one side of platform while operating the Liftgate. Be certain
that the area the Liftgate will move through during operation
is clear of all obstacles.
5. Comply with all attached instruction decals and warning decals.
11. Above all, USE GOOD COMMON SENSE when operating this
Liftgate.
8. Do not move vehicle unless Liftgate is correctly stowed.
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.
10. A correctly installed Liftgate will operate smoothly and reasonably
quiet. The only noticeable noise, during Liftgate operation, is from
the power unit while the platform is being opened (SD models
only), lowered (power down models only), raised, or closed. Listen
for scraping, grating and binding noises and have the problem
corrected before continuing to operate the Liftgate.
MAXON Lift Corp. Customer Service
11921 Slauson Ave
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
[phone]
WARNING
!
9. Correctly stow platform when not in use. Extended platforms
could create a hazard for people and vehicles passing by.
1. Incorrect operation of this Liftgate can result in serious personal
injury. Comply with WARNINGS and Liftgate operating instructions
in this manual. Do not allow untrained persons or children to oper-
ate the Liftgate. If you need to replace an Operation Manual, ad-
ditional copies are available from:
12. Never use a cell phone while operating the Liftgate.

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DECALS & PLATES
FIG. 8-1
NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt, or corrosion where decals are attached.
If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals.
STOW WARNING
DECAL
P/N 282847-01
FAMILY OWNED DECAL
(2 PLACES)
P/N 283445-01
SERIAL PLATE
FAMILY OWNED
DECAL
P/N 283445-01
DECAL “C”
DECAL “A”
DECAL “B”
DECAL “D”
YELLOW
ALIGNMENT
TAPE
P/N 090175-14
DECAL “E”
CAUTION DECAL
(2 PLACES)
P/N 260552
WARNING
DECAL
P/N 288966-01
DECAL “F”
NOTE: Decals on the Liftgate are attached at the
factory.

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DECAL SHEET
FIG. 9-1
DECAL SHEET PART NUMBERS
TABLE 9-1
(REFER TO TABLE 9-1)
MODEL ORDER P/N DECAL “C”
BMR-35 289163-01 3500 LBS. [1600 KG]
BMR-44 289163-02 4400 LBS. [2000 KG]
BMR-55 289163-03 5500 LBS. [2500 KG]
BMR-66 289163-04 6600 LBS. [3000 KG]

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STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS
GROUND ACCESS - COLUMN SWITCH
Toggle switches on column switch (FIG. 10-1A)
let operator raise (UP), lower (DOWN), FOLD,
and UNFOLD the platform (FIG. 10-1B) while
standing on the ground.
PLATFORM ACCESS - RUNNER SWITCH
Toggle switch (FIG. 10-2A) on RH runner
lets operator raise (UP) and lower (DOWN) the
platform (FIG. 10-2B) only. Switch stays within
reach when operator rides platform UP and
DOWN.
FIG. 10-1B
FIG. 10-2B
FIG. 10-1A
FIG. 10-2A

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POWER DOWN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
GROUND ACCESS - COLUMN SWITCH
POWER DOWN button (if equipped) on column
switch (FIG. 11-1A) lets operator lower platform
by pressing the POWER DOWN button once
and pushing and holding the toggle switch
(DOWN) (FIG. 11-1B), while standing on
the ground. The POWER DOWN button (FIG.
11-1A) illuminates to indicate the power down
function is activated.
FIG. 11-1B
FIG. 11-1A
POWER DOWN
BUTTON
PLATFORM ACCESS - RUNNER SWITCH
POWER DOWN button (if equipped) on runner
switch (FIG. 11-2A) lets operator lower platform
by pressing the POWER DOWN button once
and pushing and holding the toggle switch
(DOWN) (FIG. 11-2B),while standing
on the platform. The POWER DOWN button
(FIG. 11-2A) illuminates to indicate the power
down function is activated.
FIG. 11-2B
FIG. 11-2A
POWER DOWN
BUTTON

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MASTER SELECT
SWITCH
(OFF)
FIG. 12-1C
MASTER SELECT SWITCH
The master select switch (FIGS. 12-1B,
12-2B and 12-2C) applies or removes
battery power from the pump(s). For a single
pump box (FIGS. 12-1A and 12-1B), turn the
MASTER SELECT SWITCH to 1to operate
Liftgate.
PUMP BOX CONTROLS
SINGLE PUMP BOX
FIG. 12-1A
If the Liftgate is equipped with a dual
pump box, the MASTER SELECT
SWITCH (FIG. 12-1B) can be used to
connect battery power to either pump 1
or pump 2 to power Liftgate. To remove
battery power from pumps 1 and 2, turn
switch OFF (FIG. 12-1C).
MASTER SELECT
SWITCH
(PUMP 1 SELECTED)
FIG. 12-1B

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Keep forklift OFF of platform.
FORKLIFT ADVISORY
FIG. 13-1
FIG. 13-2
WARNING
!

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LOWERING THE PLATFORM
FIG. 14-3
To lower platform to the
ground, use column switch as
shown in FIG. 14-3. Release
toggle switch when platform
reaches the ground.
LOADING VEHICLE
COLUMN
DECAL RUNNER
ARROW
FIG. 14-2A
OPENING THE PLATFORM
COLUMN SWITCH
FIG. 14-1
DOWN
FIG. 14-2B
Push toggle switch to DOWN position (FIG.
14-1) to lower platform until runner arrow and
column decal are about even (FIG. 14-2B).
Platform will be released from the locking
wedges on the Liftgate column. Next, use
column switches 1and 2to UNFOLD platform
(FIG. 14-2A). Hold both toggle switches until
platform reaches the unfolded (horizontal)
position and then release the switches.
UNFOLD
DOWN
NOTE: The 2 platform flashing lights are flashing when platform is unfolding and
unfolded. The lights stop flashing when the platform is folded/stowed.
1
2

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OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP
To unfold retention ramp, pull
lock in direction of arrow (FIG.
15-1) and rotate ramp to the
ground (FIG. 15-2).
RAMP
POSITION
LOCK
(PULL TO RELEASE)
FIG. 15-1
FIG. 15-2
RAMP
STOWED
POSITION

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Place all loads as close as
possible to the inboard edge of
the platform with heaviest part
toward the truck body as shown
in FIG. 16-1. Move loads
across the ramp (FIG. 16-1)
to the platform, but never rest
or raise loads on the ramp. If
standing on platform with the
load, stand in the footprint area
shown and comply with the
preceding 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.
WARNING
!
RAMP
INBOARD
EDGE
LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL
FIG. 16-1
LOADING VEHICLE - Continued
POSITIONING LOAD

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1. Fold ramp until it locks in retention
position (FIG. 17-1B).
3. Carefully move the load into
vehicle (FIG. 17-2).
FIG. 17-1A
STAND CLEAR OF
PLATFORM
(REFER TO DECALS
& PLATES)
RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM
RAMP
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.
CAUTION
!
PLATFORM
MOVING LOAD INTO VEHICLE
FIG. 17-2
FIG. 17-1B
RETENTION
POSITION
2. Use runner switch to raise (UP)
platform from ground level to bed
height (FIG. 17-2). Release
switch when platform reaches
bed height.
RUNNER
SWITCH
UP

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FIG. 18-1
LOADING VEHICLE - Continued
RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM - Continued
4. Use runner switch to lower
the platform to ground level
(FIG. 18-1).
5. If there are more loads to put
in vehicle, repeat the previous
LOADING VEHICLE steps
for each load. When loading
is finished, use STOWING
PLATFORM procedure in this
manual.
INBOARD
EDGE
RUNNER
SWITCH
DOWN

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OPENING THE PLATFORM
UNLOADING VEHICLE
LOWERING THE PLATFORM
FIG. 19-3
To lower platform to the ground,
use runner switch as shown
in FIG. 19-3. Release toggle
switch when platform reaches
the ground.
Push column UP/DOWN toggle switch to
DOWN position (FIG. 19-1) to lower platform
(FIG. 19-2A) until runner arrow and column
decal are about even (FIG. 19-2B). Platform
will be released from the locking wedges on the
Liftgate column. Next, use column switches 1
and 2to UNFOLD platform (FIG. 19-2A). Hold
both toggle switches until platform reaches the
unfolded (horizontal) position and then release
the switches.
FIG. 19-2A
COLUMN SWITCH
FIG. 19-1
DOWN
FIG. 19-2B
UNFOLD
INBOARD
EDGE
RUNNER
SWITCH
COLUMN
DECAL
RUNNER
ARROW
STAND CLEAR OF
PLATFORM
(REFER TO DECALS
& PLATES)
DOWN
1
2

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OPENING RAMP TO RETENTION POSITION
UNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued
To unfold retention ramp, pull
lock mechanism in direction of
arrow (FIG. 20-1) and lift the
retention ramp until it locks
in the retention position (FIG.
20-2).
FIG. 20-2
STOWED
POSITION
RETENTION
POSITION
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.
CAUTION
!
FIG. 20-1
LOCK
(PULL TO RELEASE)
RAMP