Maxon TE-15 User manual

M-16-34
REV. A
SEPTEMBER 2017
©2017 MAXON LIFT CORP.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-34 REV A..........................4
WARNINGS............................................................................5
LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY ...................................................6
RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS.................8
DECALS .................................................................................11
FORKLIFT ADVISORY ..........................................................13
ROADSIDE OPERATION ADVISORY ...................................14
OPERATION ..........................................................................15
USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) ..................................22

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PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE
COVER Updated REV, date of release, cover image and Maxon
website information.
6Added TE-15 & TE-20 terminology page.
SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-34 REV A

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WARNINGS
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 operate
the Liftgate. If you need to replace an Operation Manual, additional
copies are available from:
MAXON Lift Corp.
11921 Slauson Ave
Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670
[phone]
WARNING
!
NOTE: For latest version manuals (and replacements), down-
load manuals from Maxon’s website at www.maxonlift.com.
2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgate which is 1500 LB for
model TE-15, 2000 LB for TE-20, 2500 LB for TE-25 and 3000 LB
for model TE-30.
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oor
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 raised. Listen for scraping,
grating and binding noises and have the problem corrected
before continuing to operate the Liftgate.
9. Correctly stow platform when not in use. Extended platforms
could create a hazard for people and vehicles passing by.
12. Never use a cell phone while operating the Liftgate.

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LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY
TE-15 & TE-20
CONTROL
SWITCH
PUMP
BOX
DUAL STEP
LIFT
CYLINDER
MAIN FRAME
LIFT FRAME
WEDGE FLIPOVER
PLATFORM
PARALLEL
ARM
PLATFORM
OPENER
DOCK
BUMPER
EXTENSION
PLATE
TORSION
SPRING

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LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY
TE-25 & TE-30
EXTENSION
PLATE
LIFT FRAME
CONTROL
SWITCH
PARALLEL
ARM
PLATFORM
LIFT
CYLINDER
PUMP
BOX
MAIN FRAME
WEDGE FLIPOVER
PLATFORM
OPENER
DOCK
BUMPER
FLEX STEP
TORSION
SPRING

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RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS
Make sure vehicle battery is fully charged and battery terminal connec-
tions are clean and tight.
Visually check that pump cover is bolted on securely and undamaged.
Lookforhydraulicuidleakingfromthepumpbox.
Before operating the Liftgate, the operator should do the following:
Visually check that control switch is in place and undamaged.
Use the operation instructions in this manual to lower the Liftgate to
the ground and open the platform and ipover.
Check main frame, lift arms, parallel arms and platform openers for
cracks and bends. Make sure rollers, on the platform openers, roll
freely. Also, make sure all bolts and pins are in place and undamaged.
Visually check for cracks and bends on the extension plate. Also, make
sure fasteners are in place and undamaged and extension plate is
clean (no oil, debris, or corrosion).
Check the hydraulic cylinders for leaking seals and hose connections.
Follow the hydraulic hoses (or return lines for gravity down Liftgates)
from the cylinders to pump box. Make sure all hoses are connected at
bothendsandtherearenocracks,chang,anduidleaks.
Make sure main frame, lift arms, parallel arms and platform openers are
clean (no oil, debris, or corrosion).
Visually check that all decals are in place (see DECALS page). Also,
make sure decals are legible, clean, and undamaged.
NOTE:BeforeyouchecktheLiftgate,parkvehicleonat
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qualiedmechanicservicesor
repairs the Liftgate.

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With the platform at vehicle
bed height and no load on
platform, outboard edge
of platform must be higher
than extension plate as
shown in the YES illus-
tration (FIG. 9-1). If the
platform is tilted up like the
YES illustration, you can
operate Liftgate. If platform
is level at bed height like the
NO illustration (FIG. 9-2),
do not operate the Liftgate.
(See NOTE at beginning
of the DAILY OPERATION
CHECKS.)
PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT
FIG. 9-1
NO
PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT
FIG. 9-2
YES
LEVEL
LINE
LEVEL
LINE

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Checktheplatformandipoverforcracks,holes,andbendsonthe
load-carrying surface and side plates. Also, make sure torsion bars,
coil springs, and fasteners are in place and undamaged.
Makesureplatformandipoverload-carryingsurfacesareclean(no
oil, debris, or corrosion).
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 the Liftgate is moving, listen for unusual noises and look for jerk-
ing motion or uneven movement on either side of the platform.
If service or repairs are not required (or if completed), stow the Lift-
gate.
RECOMMENDED DAILY OPERATION CHECKS
- Continued
With the platform unfolded and
on the ground, check if the
shackles and the tip of platform
touch the ground at the same
time as shown in the YES illus-
tration (FIG. 10-1). If the platform
looks like the YES illustra-
tion, you can operate Liftgate.
If the tip of the platform is off
the ground and platform looks
like the NO illustration (FIG.
10-2), or if the shackles are off
the ground, do not operate the
Liftgate. (See NOTE at begin-
ning of the DAILY OPERATION
CHECKS.)
PLATFORM UNFOLDED
ON THE GROUND
FIG. 10-1
TIP OF
FLIPOVER LEVEL
GROUND
YES
SHACKLE
NO
LEVEL
GROUND
TIP OF
FLIPOVER
SHACKLE
PLATFORM TIP OFF
THE GROUND
FIG. 10-2

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NOTE: Preferred decal layout is shown, Decals on the Liftgate are
attached at the factory. If vehicle does not permit this layout,
decals in the manual and decal kit must be applied so that they
are easily visible when approaching vehicle to operate Liftgate.
Use good common sense when locating these decals on
vehicle.
DECALS
NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt or corrosion where decals
are attached. If necessary, clean surface before attaching
decals.
CAPACITY DECAL
SEE TABLE 11-1
STOW WARNING DECAL
P/N 282847-02
FIG. 11-1
DECAL “A”
DECAL “F”
DECAL “C”
DECAL “B”
WARNING DECAL
P/N 265736-03
INSTRUCTION DECAL
P/N 285800-01
MODEL DECAL P/N CAPACITY DECAL
TE-15 220386 1500 POUNDS
TE-20 220387 2000 POUNDS
TE-25 220382 2500 POUNDS
TE-30 220388 3000 POUNDS
TABLE 11-1

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FIG. 12-1
DECAL SHEET
P/N 282522-01

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FORKLIFT ADVISORY
WARNING
!
Keep Forklift OFF of Platform.
FIG. 13-1

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Operating the Liftgate by the side of a busy road with vehicle trafc
increases the chance of personal injury and damage to Liftgate,
cargo & vehicle. Making the loading area more visible to passing
trafc can help reduce the chance of injury and damage.
WARNING
!
ROADSIDE OPERATION ADVISORY
NOTE: MAXONrecommendsplacingatleast2trafcconesonthe
trafcsideoftheplatformloadingareaasillustratedbelow.
Remove cones after platform is stowed and before moving the
vehicle.
VEHICLE TRAFFIC
APPROACHING
FROM THIS SIDE
TRAFFIC CONES POSITIONED BY PLATFORM LOADING AREA
FIG. 14-1

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Never operate control switch while unfolding (and folding)
platform and ipover. Always use handle on side of ipover to
unfold (and fold) ipover. Holding the ipover any other way can
create a hazard and injure operator.
WARNING
!
PRESSURIZING HYDRAULIC SYSTEM
FIG. 15-1
OPERATION
2. Pull handle to release
safety hook (FIG. 15-2B)
while pushing the toggle
switch to DOWN position
(FIG. 15-2A) until shack-
les touch the ground.
FIG. 15-1A
1. Standing to the side of
platform (FIG. 15-1),
pressurize hydraulic sys-
tem by pushing the toggle
switch to UP position for
2 seconds (FIG. 15-1A.)
LOWERING PLATFORM
FIG. 15-2
FIG. 15-2A
FIG. 15-2B
UP
DOWN
SHACKLE

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4. Unhook (if equipped) and
unfoldtheipoverasfol-
lows. If equipped with hook,
pressdownontheipover
and rotate hook away from
the handle (FIGS. 16-2 and
16-2A). Then, use handle
FIGS. 16-2 and 16-2B) to
unfoldtheipover.
UNFOLDING FLIPOVER
FIG.16-2
FIG. 16-2B
3. Use handle on bottom of
platform (FIG. 16-1A) to
unfold the platform and
ipover(FIG. 16-1).
FIG. 16-1A
UNFOLDING PLATFORM & FLIPOVER
FIG. 16-1
FIG. 16-2A

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OPERATION - Continued
RAISING & LOWERING PLATFORM
FIG. 17-1
5. Raise the platform (FIG. 17-1) by pushing the toggle switch to the UP
position (FIG. 17-1A). If loading (or unloading) the platform, wait a
second before releasing the toggle switch, after platform reaches bed
height. To lower the platform, push the toggle switch to the DOWN posi-
tion (FIG. 17-1B).
PLATFORM
NOTE: While operating the Liftgate, release toggle switch to stop the
platform.
UP
DOWN
FIG. 17-1B
FIG. 17-1A

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6. Load the platform at ground
level as shown in FIG. 18-1.
LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL
FIG. 18-1
7. Raise the platform to bed
height (FIG. 18-2). Move the
load off platform into vehicle
(FIG. 18-2).
UNLOADING PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT
FIG. 18-2
INBOARD
EDGE
PLATFORM
VEHICLE
BODY
PLATFORM
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
the lifting capacity of the Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not
allow your feet to extend beyond the inboard edge of the platform.

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LOADING PLATFORM AT BED HEIGHT
FIG. 19-1
PLATFORM
8. Load the platform at bed
height (FIG. 19-1) as fol-
lows. Push load out of the
vehicle to correct position
on the platform. 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. 19-1.
If standing on platform
with the load, stand in the
footprint area shown and
comply with the WARNING
on previous page.
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
!
VEHICLE
BODY
9. Lower the platform to
ground level (FIG. 19-2).
Move load off the platform
(FIG. 19-2).
UNLOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL
FIG. 19-2
PLATFORM
INBOARD
EDGE
OPERATION - Continued

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NOTE: Platform raised off the ground makes it easier to grasp and
foldtheipover.
11.Foldipoverontheplatform
usinghandleontheipover
(FIG. 20-2A). If equipped,
hook the platform to handle
onipover(FIG. 20-2B).
FOLDING FLIPOVER ON PLATFORM
FIG. 20-2
FIG. 20-2A
10. Before moving the vehicle,
prepare the Liftgate as
follows. Make sure load is
removed from platform. If
the platform is at bed height,
push the toggle switch to the
DOWN position as shown in
FIG. 20-1A. Release toggle
switch when platform 2” off
the ground (FIG. 20-1).PLATFORM 2” OFF THE GROUND
FIG. 20-1
FIG. 20-1A
Never move the vehicle unless the Liftgate is properly stowed.
WARNING
!
FIG. 20-2B