Maxon ME2 Series User manual

M-14-36
REV A
JANUARY 2021
LIFT CORP.
©MAXON Lift Corp. 2021
OPERATION MANUAL
Me2-Series
• C2 1300 LB CAPACITY
• C2 1500 LB CAPACITY
• C2 1600 LB CAPACITY
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com. Click the PRODUCTS, Me2 & C2 buttons. Open the Maintenance Manual in the
PRODUCT DOCUMENTATION window.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-14-36 REVISION A.................4
WARNINGS..............................................................................5
RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS...................6
LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY.....................................................8
DECALS...................................................................................9
DECALS & PLATES.................................................................11
FORKLIFT ADVISORY ............................................................12
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................13
ACTIVATING LIFTGATE...........................................................13
UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM................................................14
LOADING VEHICLE.................................................................17
UNLOADING VEHICLE............................................................18
STOWING PLATFORM............................................................19
TURNING OFF POWER ..........................................................21

PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
COVER Updated REV. and date of release.
6,7 Inserted pages with RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION
CHECKS.
9 Added MAXON® decal on bottom of platform.
10 Changed operation decal C to new decal with QR code.
11 Inserted page with 3 Parts QR code decals, serial plate, and
MAXon24 support decal.
17 Combined the LOADING VEHICLE subtopics (POSITIONING LOAD and RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM) in one
procedure.
18 Combined the UNLOADING VEHICLE subtopics (POSITIONING LOAD and LOWERING & UNLOADING
PLATFORM) in one procedure.
20 Combined the platform latching and locking instructions on
the same page.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-14-36 REVISION A

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2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the C2 Liftgates which is
1300 lbs, 1500 lbs and 1,600 lbs.
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 raised. Listen for scrap-
ing, 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 to operate the
Liftgate. If you need to replace an Operation Manual, additional
copies are available from:
12. Never use a cell phone while operating the Liftgate.
WARNINGS

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RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS
Make sure batteries are fully charged, and battery terminal connections
are clean and tight.
Visually check that cover on the main frame housing is undamaged and
bolted on securely. Look for hydraulic fluid leaking from housing.
Before operating the Liftgate, the operator should do the following:
Visually check that standard and optional controls are in place and
undamaged.
Use the operation instructions in this manual to unfold the platform
and lower it to the ground.
Check that platform latches are unlocked and release platform
without binding. Also ensure platform (& flipover if equipped) unfolds
smoothly to operating position and lowers to the ground smoothly.
Check for fluid leaks from hydraulic cylinders.
Make sure load-carrying surfaces on main frame housing, platform,
and flipover (if equipped) are clean (no oil, debris, or corrosion).
Visually check that all decals are in place (see DECALS page). Make
sure decals are legible, clean, and undamaged.
NOTE: Before you check the Liftgate, park vehicle on flat 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
qualified mechanic services or repairs the Liftgate.
Visually check platform is latched securely in stowed position, latches
are undamaged, and platform chains are in place.
Check main frame, columns, lift arms, and parallel arms for
cracks and bends. Make sure platform chains are undamaged and
connected securely at both ends. Also, make sure all bolts and pins are
in place and undamaged.
Check platform and flipover for cracks, holes, and bends on the load-
carrying surfaces and side plates.
Follow the routing of hydraulic hoses from cylinders to main frame.
Make sure visible hoses connections are secure and there are no
cracks, chafing, and fluid leaks.

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Use the operation instructions in this manual to operate the Liftgate
through one cycle without a load on the platform. Raise the platform
to vehicle bed height. Next, lower the platform to ground level.
When raising and lowering platform, listen for unusual noises and look
for a “jerking” motion or uneven movement at LH and RH sides of the
platform. Uneven movement should not exceed 1”.
If service or repairs are not required (or if completed), stow platform
for transport.
With platform at bed height, make sure the LH and RH platform chains
feel even in tightness.

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LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY
FLIPOVER
WITH RAMP
(AS EQUIPPED)
COLUMN MAIN FRAME
LIFTGATE
CONTROL
COVER
PLATFORM
CYLINDER
PLATFORM
CHAIN
TORSION SPRING
& HINGE TUBE
(AS EQUIPPED)
LIFT ARM
PARALLEL
ARM
PLATFORM
LATCH
PLATFORM
LATCH
C2 PICKUP LIFTGATE SHOWN
FIG. 8-1

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DECALS
NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt, or corrosion where decals are
attached. If neccessary, clean surface before attaching decals.
C2 PICKUP LIFTGATE SHOWN
FIG. 9-1
CAPACITY DECAL
P/N 220386-03
CAPACITY DECAL
P/N 220386
CAPACITY DECAL
P/N 224751
OIL CAUTION DECAL
P/N 295317
DECAL P/N 295597
DECAL P/N 299097-01
DECAL A
DECAL B
DECAL E
DECAL C
DECAL D
DECAL J
DECAL H
DECAL J
DECAL H
DECAL F
DECAL G

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WARNINGS, CAUTIONS & INSTRUCTIONS DECAL SHEET
P/N 288215-01
FIG. 10-1
DECALS - Continued

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DECALS & PLATES
QR PARTS DECAL
STAKEBED
P/N 299139-03
MAXON 24/7
SUPPORT DECAL
P/N 298634-01
QR PARTS DECAL
PICKUP BODY
P/N 299139-01
QR PARTS DECAL
SERVICE BODY
P/N 299139-02
NOTE: MAXON 24/7 LIFTGATE SUPPORT service is only available in
the Continental U.S.
C2 PICKUP LIFTGATE STREET SIDE VIEW
FIG. 11-1
DECAL H
DECAL J
SERIAL PLATE (REF)

12
FORKLIFT ADVISORY
FIG. 12-1
FIG. 12-2
Keep forklift OFF of platform.
WARNING
!

13
POWER ON SWITCH &
INDICATOR LIGHT
FIG. 13-1
ACTIVATING LIFTGATE
1. Apply power to Liftgate by
pushing power switch on the
Liftgate control (FIG. 13-1).
Amber POWER ON light is
turned on when power is
applied.
2. Activate the Liftgate by pushing
ACTIVATED switch 2 times in
one second (FIG. 13-2). Red
ACTIVATED light is turned on
when Liftgate is activated.
POWER
SWITCH
AMBER
LIGHT
ACTIVATE
LIFTGATE
SWITCH
RED LIGHT
ACTIVATE LIFTGATE SWITCH
& INDICATOR LIGHT
FIG. 13-2
NOTE: Liftgate control allows
a 90 second window of
time to operate Liftgate
after pushing the Liftgate
activated switch 2 times.
Each time the toggle
switch is positioned to
UP or DN position, the
operating time is extend
by 90 seconds. After 90
seconds without activity,
the control will become
deactivated.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM
UNLATCHING PLATFORM
FROM LH COLUMN
FIG. 14-2
PIN
1. To pressurize the hydraulic
system, hold the control
switch UP for 1 second and
release (FIG. 14-1).
2. If necessary, remove lock
from LH platform latch
(FIG. 14-2). Release LH
latch by pulling to the side
until free of pin (FIG. 14-2).
Then, rotate latch down.
CONTROL SWITCH UP
FIG. 14-1
LH LATCH
LOCK

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Never operate control switch or stand in the path of platform
while unfolding the platform.
WARNING
!
PIN
RH LATCH
3. If necessary, remove lock
from RH platform latch
(FIG. 15-1). Standing to
side of the RH column, hold
top of platform with one
hand. Use other hand to
push RH platform latch to
the side until free of plat-
form pin (FIG. 15-1). Then,
unfold platform (FIG. 15-1).
PLATFORM
LOCK
UNLATCHING & UNFOLDING
PLATFORM (RH SIDE VIEW)
FIG. 15-1
4. If platform is equipped with
flipover, unfold flipover
(FIG. 15-2).
UNFOLDING FLIPOVER
FIG. 15-2
FLIPOVER PLATFORM

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5. Use control switch to lower (DN)
platform to the ground (FIG. 16-1).
Release switch when platform
reaches ground level.
LOWERING PLATFORM TO
THE GROUND
FIG. 16-1
UNFOLDING THE PLATFORM - Continued

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1. Place all loads as close as
possible to the inboard edge of
the platform with heaviest part
toward the pickup bed as shown
in FIG. 17-1. Move loads across
the ramp (FIG. 17-1) to the
platform, but never rest or raise
loads solely on the flipover and
ramp portion.
A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do
not place unstable loads on platform, do not allow load to exceed
lifting capacity of Liftgate, and do not ride on the platform.
WARNING
!
LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL
FIG. 17-1
LOADING VEHICLE
3. Carefully move the load into
vehicle (FIG. 17-2).
RAISING LOADED PLATFORM
TO BED HEIGHT
FIG. 17-2
2. Use switch to raise (UP)
platform from ground level to
bed height (FIG. 17-2). Release
switch when platform reaches
bed height.
INBOARD EDGE

18
UNLOADING VEHICLE
MOVING LOAD ON PLATFORM
FIG. 18-1
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.
!WARNING
1. Unload the vehicle at bed level
(FIG. 18-1) as follows. Push
load out of the vehicle to cor-
rect position on the platform.
Place all loads as close as
possible to the inboard edge
of the platform with heaviest
part toward the vehicle body
as shown in FIG. 18-1.
A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do
not place unstable loads on platform, do not allow load to exceed
lifting capacity of Liftgate, and do not ride on the platform.
WARNING
!
Before lowering platform, make
sure area surrounding platform
is clear of people and objects.
WARNING
!
UNLOADING PLATFORM AT
GROUND LEVEL
FIG. 18-2
3. Carefully move load off platform
(FIG. 18-2) and then move it to
a place where it will not become
a hazard for people and other
vehicles. If there is more to
unload from vehicle, repeat
the previous UNLOADING
VEHICLE steps for each load.
When unloading is finished,
use STOWING PLATFORM
procedure in this manual.
2. Use control switch to lower
(DN) platform and load to the
ground (FIG. 18-1). Release
switch when platform reaches
ground level.
INBOARD EDGE

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STOWING PLATFORM
RAISING PLATFORM TO BED HEIGHT
FIG. 19-1
1. Use switch to raise (UP) platform
from ground level to bed height
(FIG. 19-1). Release switch when
platform reaches bed height.
3. Fold platform upright
against the columns
(FIG. 19-3).
FOLDING PLATFORM
FIG. 19-3
PLATFORM
2. If platform is equipped
with flipover, fold flipover
(FIG. 19-2).
FOLDING FLIPOVER
FIG. 19-2
FLIPOVER
PLATFORM

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LATCHING PLATFORM TO
RH COLUMN
FIG. 20-1
PIN
LATCHING PLATFORM TO
LH COLUMN
FIG. 20-2
LATCH
LATCH
4. Latch platform pin to RH
column (FIG. 20-1). Repeat
for LH column (FIG. 20-2).
PIN
5. If necessary, lock latch to plat-
form pin on the RH column or
LH column (FIGS. 20-3 and
20-4).
PLATFORM LOCKED TO
RH COLUMN
FIG. 20-3
PIN
PLATFORM LOCKED TO
LH COLUMN
FIG. 20-4
PIN
LOCK
LOCK
STOWING PLATFORM - Continued