Maxon BMR-CS Series User manual

M-14-22
JULY 2015 • Warnings
• Decal & Plate Locations
• Standard Control Locations
• Liftgate & Retention Ramp Operation
Operation Manual Contains:
© MAXON Lift Corp. 2015
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
WARNINGS..............................................................................5
DECALS & PLATES.................................................................6
STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS......................................8
POWER DOWN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) ........................9
PUMP BOX CONTROLS..........................................................10
FORKLIFT ADVISORY ............................................................11
LOADING VEHICLE ................................................................12
OPENING THE PLATFORM ....................................................12
LOWERING THE PLATFORM .................................................12
OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP - STEEL PLATFORM.....13
OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP - ALUMINIUM
PLATFORM..............................................................................14
POSITIONING LOAD...............................................................15
RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM - STEEL......................16
UNLOADING VEHICLE...........................................................18
OPENING THE PLATFORM ....................................................18
LOWERING THE PLATFORM .................................................18
RAISING THE PLATFORM ......................................................19
POSITIONING LOAD...............................................................20
LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM................................21
STOWING PLATFORM............................................................23

STOW RETENTION RAMP......................................................23
STOW PLATFORM ..................................................................24
DOCK LOADING & UNLOADING...........................................26
LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVEL...........................26

5
WARNINGS
2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgates which is
3500 lbs. for model BMR-CS3500, and 4400 lbs. for model
BMR-CS44.
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 reason-
ably quiet. The only noticeable noise, during Liftgate operation, is
from the power unit while the platform is being unfolded, lowered
(power down only), raised, or folded. Listen for scraping, grating
and binding noises and have the problem corrected before con-
tinuing 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. 6-1
NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt, or corrosion where decals are attached.
If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals.
SERIAL PLATE
FAMILY OWNED
DECAL
P/N 283445-01
DECAL “C”
DECAL “B”
DECAL “F”
DECAL “F”
DECAL “A”
YELLOW
ALIGNMENT
TAPE
P/N 090175-15
WARNING DECAL
P/N 288966-01
NOTE: Preferred decal layout is shown. De-
cals on the Liftgate are attached at the
factory. If vehicle does not permit this
layout, decals in the manual and de-
cal kit must be applied so that they are
easily visible when approaching vehi-
cle to operate Liftgate. Use good com-
mon sense when locating these decals
on vehicle.
DECAL “D”
FAMILY OWNED DECAL
FAMILY OWNED DECAL
(2 PLACES)
(2 PLACES)
P/N 283445-01
P/N 283445-01
DECAL “E”
DECAL “E”
CAUTION DECAL
(2 PLACES)
P/N 260552
STOW WARNING DECAL
P/N 282847-01

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DECAL SHEET
FIG. 7-1
DECAL SHEET PART NUMBERS
TABLE 7-1
(REFER TO TABLE 7-1)
MODEL ORDER P/N DECAL “C”
BMR-35-CS 289163-01 3500 LBS. [1600 KG]
BMR-44-CS 289163-02 4400 LBS. [2000 KG]

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STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS
GROUND ACCESS - COLUMN SWITCH
Toggle switches on column switch (FIG. 8-1A)
let operator raise (UP), lower (DOWN), FOLD,
and UNFOLD the platform (FIG. 8-1) while
standing on the ground.
PLATFORM ACCESS - RUNNER SWITCH
Toggle switch (FIG. 8-2A) on RH runner lets
operator raise (UP) and lower (DOWN) the
platform (FIG. 8-2) only. Switch stays within
reach when operator rides platform UP and
DOWN.
FIG. 8-1
FIG. 8-2
FIG. 8-1A
FIG. 8-2A

9
POWER DOWN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)
GROUND ACCESS - COLUMN SWITCH
POWER DOWN button (if equipped) on column
switch (FIG. 9-1A) lets operator lower platform
by pressing the POWER DOWN button once
and pushing and holding the toggle switch
(DOWN) (FIG. 9-1), while standing on
the ground.
PLATFORM ACCESS - RUNNER SWITCH
POWER DOWN button (if equipped) on runner
switch (FIG. 9-2A) lets operator lower platform
by pressing the POWER DOWN button once
and pushing and holding the toggle switch
(DOWN) (FIG. 9-2),while standing
on the platform.
FIG. 9-1
FIG. 9-2
FIG. 9-1A
FIG. 9-2A
POWER DOWN
BUTTON
POWER DOWN
BUTTON

10
MASTER SELECT
SWITCH
(OFF)
FIG. 10-2C
MASTER SELECT SWITCH
The master select switch (FIGS. 10-1B,
10-2B and 10-2C) applies or removes
battery power from the pump(s). For a single
pump box (FIGS. 10-1A and 10-1B), turn the
MASTER SELECT SWITCH to 1to operate
Liftgate.
PUMP BOX CONTROLS
SINGLE PUMP BOX
FIG. 10-1A
If the Liftgate is equipped with a dual
pump box (FIG. 10-2A), the MASTER
SELECT SWITCH (FIG. 10-2B) 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. 10-2C),
DUAL PUMP BOX
FIG. 10-2A
MASTER SELECT
SWITCH
(PUMP 2 SELECTED)
FIG. 10-2B
MASTER SELECT
SWITCH
(PUMP 1 SELECTED)
FIG. 10-1B

11
Keep forklift OFF of platform.
FORKLIFT ADVISORY
FIG. 11-1
FIG. 11-2
WARNING
!

12
LOWERING THE PLATFORM
FIG. 12-3
To lower platform to the
ground, use column switch as
shown in FIG. 12-3. Release
toggle switch when platform
reaches the ground.
LOADING VEHICLE
YELLOW
TAPE
RUNNER
ARROW
FIG. 12-2
OPENING THE PLATFORM
COLUMN SWITCH
FIG. 12-1
DOWN
FIG. 12-2A
Push toggle switch to DOWN position (FIG.
12-1) to lower platform until runner arrow and
yellow tape are about even (FIG. 12-2A).
Platform will be released from the locking
wedges on the Liftgate column. Next, use
column switches 1and 2to UNFOLD platform
(FIG. 12-2). 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

13
OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP - STEEL
PLATFORM
To release retention ramp,
rotate locks in direction of
arrows (FIG. 13-1) and unfold
ramp to the ground (FIG. 13-2).
RAMP IN RETENTION
POSITION
FIG. 13-1
LOCK
LOCK
FIG. 13-2
RAMP POSITION

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LOADING VEHICLE - Continued
OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP -
ALUMINIUM PLATFORM
To unfold retention ramp, first push down on retention ramp (FIG. 14-1A) to
release tension on lock. Next, push down on lock mechanism (FIG. 14-1B)
and lift the retension ramp until it is in the ramp position (FIG. 14-1C).
FIG. 14-1A
FIG. 14-1A
FIG. 14-1B
FIG. 14-1B
FIG. 14-1C
FIG. 14-1C
RAMP
POSITION
STOWED
POSITION
LOCK
(PUSH TO
RELEASE)
RAMP

15
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. 15-1
POSITIONING LOAD
2. Move loads across the ramp
(FIG. 15-1) to the platform, but
never rest or raise loads on the
ramp. Make sure gas bottles
rest against platform railing
(FIG. 15-1A) and angle support
(FIG. 15-1B).
3. Wrap chain around each gas
bottle and hook onto platform
railing as shown in FIG.
15-1B. If standing on platform
with the load, stand in the
footprint area shown (FIG.
15-1) and comply with the
preceding WARNING.
1. 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. 15-1.
FIG. 15-1A
FIG. 15-1B
FIG. 15-1B
CHAIN
CHAIN
HOOKS
ANGLE
SUPPORT
GAS
BOTTLE
PLATFORM
RAILING

16
1. Fold ramp to retention
position as follows:
RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM
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. 16-1A
RETENTION
POSITION
LOCK
LOCK
LOADING VEHICLE - Continued
STEEL
PLATFORM
Fold ramp until it locks in
retention position (FIG.
16-2).
FIG. 16-2
RAMP
POSITION
ALUMINUM
PLATFORM
RETENTION
POSITION
FIG. 16-1
Fold ramp to retention
position and rotate
locks to secure ramp
in position (FIGS. 16-1
& 16-1A).

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2. Use runner switch to raise (UP)
platform from ground level to
bed height (FIG. 17-1). Release
switch when platform reaches
bed height.
FIG. 17-2
4. Use runner switch to lower
the platform to ground level
(FIG. 17-2).
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
3. Unhook chain from platform
railing as shown in FIG. 17-
1A. Carefully move the load
into vehicle (FIG. 17-1).
MOVING LOAD INTO VEHICLE
FIG. 17-1
RUNNER
SWITCH
UP
FIG. 17-1A
CHAIN
HOOK
CHAIN PLATFORM
RAILING

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OPENING THE PLATFORM
UNLOADING VEHICLE
LOWERING THE PLATFORM
FIG. 18-3
To lower platform to the ground,
use column switch as shown
in FIG. 18-3. Release toggle
switch when platform reaches
the ground.
Push column UP/DOWN toggle switch to
DOWN position (FIG. 18-1) to lower platform
(FIG. 18-2A) until runner arrow and column
decal are about even (FIG. 18-2B). Platform
will be released from the locking wedges on the
Liftgate column. Next, use column switches 1
and 2to UNFOLD platform (FIG. 18-2A). Hold
both toggle switches until platform reaches the
unfolded (horizontal) position and then release
the switches.
FIG. 18-2A
COLUMN SWITCH
FIG. 18-1
DOWN
FIG. 18-2B
UNFOLD
COLUMN
SWITCH
COLUMN
DECAL
RUNNER
ARROW
1
2
DOWN

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INBOARD
EDGE
Use runner switch to raise platform
(FIG. 19-1) from ground level to
bed height. Release switch when
platform reaches bed height.
RAISING THE PLATFORM
FIG. 19-1
RUNNER
SWITCH
UP

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INBOARD
EDGE
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. Load must not exceed maximum of 3
cylinders on each side of platform within the rated Liftgate capacity.
If standing on platform, do not allow your feet to extend beyond
inboard edge of platform.
WARNING
!
POSITIONING LOAD
PUSHING LOAD ON PLATFORM
FIG. 20-1
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.
2. Wrap chain around each gas
bottle and hook onto platform
railing as shown in FIG.
20-1A. If standing on platform
with the load, stand in the
footprint area shown (FIG.
20-1) and comply with the
preceding WARNING.
1. 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. 20-1. Make
sure load rests against
platform railing (FIG.20-1)
and angle support (FIG. 20-
1B).
FIG. 20-1A
!WARNING
CHAIN
FIG. 20-1B
FIG. 20-1B
ANGLE
SUPPORT
GAS
BOTTLE
CHAIN
HOOK
CHAIN PLATFORM
RAILING
UNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued