Palfinger C1500L User manual

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C1500L
C1500L
CONTRACT NUMBER: 200010121
NEW ON REQUEST
SPECIFICATION
C1500L Tail Lift
OFFER INFORMATION
Location details
Köstendorf, 5203 - Austria
Dealer details
PALFINGER EMEA GmbH
Dealer E-mail
[e-mail]
Dealer phone
004366488345792
Availability
On request
Product type
new
Contract number
200010121
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MBB C  L
THE EFFICIENT AND
FUNCTIONALLY
TAIL LIFT

MBB C 1500 L 04 / 2017
PALFINGER Tail Lifts GmbH
Fockestraße 53
27777 Ganderkesee
Deutschland
www.palfinger.com
MBB C 1500 L
a (mm) Q (kg)
600 1500
720 1250
900 1000
1200 750
Maß D
Maß F
Maß K
Maß H
Maß G
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1550 2500 390
1700 2500 398
1825 2500 404
1950 2500 410
2050 2500 415
2200 2500 423
1509 2500 528
1809 2500 568
2109 2500 608
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Lifting arms (in mm)
700
800
900
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1256
1409
1546
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906
922
998
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728
811
894
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515
571
627
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665
721
777
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529
572
625
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710
801
886
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860
951
1036
MBB C 1500 L
THE EFFICIENT AND FUNCTIONALLY TAIL LIFT
DIAGRAM
MBB C  L
WEIGHT
TECHNICAL DATA
DIMENSIONS
Applications shown in the leaflet do not always correspond to the standard specifications. Design and specification are subject to change without prior notice. Country specific regulations must be
considered for the tail lift installation. Dimensions may vary. Subject to technical changes, errors and translation mistakes.

PALFINGER TAIL LIFTS
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
TAIL LIFTS
STANDARD

Assembly instructions
for
PALFINGER Tail Lifts
Tail Lift Standard
07-500.99-04.10-03 15.06.2017
Ref. no.: 2032342 A 22839

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Table of contents
Table of contents
1 About these instructions ............................................... 7
1.1 Abbreviations used ................................................................... 7
1.2 Enclosed documents ................................................................ 7
2 Important safety information ........................................ 9
2.1 Personnel qualifications ............................................................ 9
2.2 Warning notices in these assembly instructions ..................... 10
2.3 You must take these points into account during installation ... 11
3 Required tools and auxiliary equipment .................... 13
4 List of models and scope of delivery ......................... 14
4.1 Standard tail lift ....................................................................... 15
4.2 Tail lift with welded consoles and slide-in unit ........................ 16
4.3 Tail lift with bolted consoles and slide-in unit .......................... 16
4.4 Tail lift with platform and turning unit ...................................... 17
4.5 Scope of delivery .................................................................... 17
5 Preparing for installation ............................................ 18
6 Preparing vehicle ......................................................... 20
6.1 Removing projecting parts of the vehicle ................................ 21
6.2 Creating cutouts for the lifting mechanism (optional) ............. 22
6.3 Reinforcing rear cross-member (optional) .............................. 22
6.4 Preparing vehicles with box bodies ........................................ 23
7 Installing lifting mechanism ........................................ 24
7.1 Installation with installation aids ............................................. 24
7.2 Installation with attached platform .......................................... 33
8 Establishing electrical connections ........................... 37
8.1 Establishing connection to vehicle battery .............................. 37
8.2 Installing and connecting the control unit ............................... 39
8.3 Mounting the control panel holder .......................................... 40
8.4 Connecting the manual cable switch/remote control
(optional) ................................................................................. 40
9 Installing and connecting the platform ...................... 42
9.1 Moving up and positioning platform ........................................ 42
9.2 Bolting the platform to the control rod ..................................... 43
9.3 Bolting the platform to the first tilt cylinder .............................. 44
9.4 Adjusting the tilt cylinder ......................................................... 47
9.5 Bolting the platform to the second tilt cylinder
(apart from the types DUO and 1000 E) ................................. 48
9.6 Connecting plug for foot-operated switch and Warnfix ........... 48
9.7 Installing tilt sensors ............................................................... 49
10 Adjusting and testing installed tail lift ....................... 50
10.1 Opening/closing platform and setting tilt switch b13 ............... 50

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Table of contents
10.2 Air bleeding the hydraulic cylinders ........................................ 51
10.3 Checking horizontal position on ground ................................. 51
10.4 Performing an oil level check .................................................. 52
10.5 Checking screw connections .................................................. 52
10.6 Attaching warning strips, safety point decals (optional)
and type plate ......................................................................... 53
10.7 Adjusting the pressure switch of the hydraulic support
(C 750 L to C 1000 L) ............................................................. 54
10.8 Performing acceptance test as per test book ......................... 55
11 Index .............................................................................. 56
12 Hydraulic circuit diagrams .......................................... 58

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About these instructions
1 About these instructions
These assembly instructions contain important information to
ensure that the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift is safely and properly
installed.
Read these assembly instructions all the way through,
particularly the chapter "Important safety information" on page 9,
before attaching the tail lift.
Observe all the generally applicable statutory and other binding
European and national regulations on accident prevention,
handling hazardous substances and on environmental
protection.
1.1 Abbreviations used
A list of the abbreviations and symbols used in these assembly
instructions is provided below.
1.2 Enclosed documents
In addition to this assembly manual, you will receive additional
documents with your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift. They form part
of these assembly instructions and should be observed.
Observed all documents enclosed with your ordered
PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift.
In addition, you should also observe the operating instructions for
the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift and all documents from the
vehicle manufacturer.
The following documents are enclosed with the assembly
instructions for the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift:
• Operating instructions
• Test book
• Assembly instructions (short form)
• Underrun protection unit certificate
• Small and large test plate
• ETMA adhesive decal
Abbreviation/
symbol
Meaning
ETMA European Taillift Manufacturer Association
GGVS Hazardous goods ordinance road

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About these instructions
• Brief operating instructions
• Type plate
• Attachment report (attachment diagram)
• General installation drawing

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Important safety information
2 Important safety information
The PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift has been built according to the
state-of-the-art and to recognised safety engineering rules.
Nevertheless there is a danger of personal injury and material
damage if you do not comply with the instructions in this chapter and
in this operating manual.
Read this operating manual thoroughly all the way through,
before mounting the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift.
Keep the assembly manual at hand in a good condition so that
it is always legible. Make sure that it is available to all responsible
fitters at all times.
Always ensure that this assembly manual and the supplied
documents are always passed on along with the
PALFINGER Tail Lifts to third parties.
2.1 Personnel qualifications
The assembly and commissioning of the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail
lift require systematic knowledge of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic
and pneumatic systems as well as familiarity with the associated
specialist terms. Consequently to ensure operational safety these
activities may only be executed by trained and authorised
specialists, who have been instructed in safety engineering aspects,
or by an instructed person working under the supervision
of a specialist.
A specialist is a person who, due to his specialised training,
knowledge, and experience, as well as knowledge of the applicable
regulations and guidelines, can evaluate the tasks assigned to him,
recognise possible dangers, and implement suitable safety
measures. A specialist must comply with the applicable technical
rules.

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Important safety information
2.2 Warning notices in these assembly instructions
In these assembly instructions, safety messages precede a
procedure which incurs risks of personal injury or material damage.
Safety messages are structured as follows:
The warning triangle indicates a risk of fatal or severe injuries.
The signal word indicates the severity of the danger.
The paragraph "Type and source of hazard" describes the nature
and source of the danger.
The paragraph "Consequences" describes possible
consequences of ignoring the warning.
The "Avoidance of hazard" paragraphs indicate how to avoid
the danger. It is essential that the measures to avert danger are
complied with.
The signal words have the following meanings:
SIGNAL WORD
Description of type and source of the hazard
Description of consequences of non-observance
Description of measures for avoiding danger
Signal word Application
DANGER! Indicates a danger that will certainly result in death
or severe injury if you fail to avoid it.
WARNING! Indicates a danger that may result in death or severe injury
if you fail to avoid it.
CAUTION! Indicates a danger that may result in minor to medium
severe injuries if you fail to avoid it.
NOTICE!
Indicates possible material damage. The environment,
equipment or the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift may be
damaged if you fail to avoid this danger.
NOTE If you do not observe this information, the installation
process may be adversely affected.

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Important safety information
2.3 You must take these points into account
during installation
2.3.1 General instructions
• Observe this installation manual and in particular all the safety
instructions.
• Structural modifications may only be performed by
PALFINGER Tail Lifts contract workshops. Your nearest
contract workshop and other contact information can be found in
the workshop directory.
• Only use PALFINGER Tail Lifts original parts during installation
work.
• Observe all applicable accident prevention regulations.
• Observe the vehicle manufacturer's attachment guidelines.
• Observe the respectively applicable general installation diagram
from PALFINGER Tail Lifts.
• Observe the respectively applicable general attachment report
(attachment diagram) from PALFINGER Tail Lifts.
• Make sure that any welding work is only performed by certified
welders. It is essential to comply with the vehicle maker's
specifications as well as the applicable standards and regulations
for welding work.
2.3.2 Before starting installation
• Before starting installation, read the safety instructions
in the operating manual, especially the chapter
"Care and maintenance".
• Observe the vehicle manufacturer's attachment guidelines.
• Observe the additional assembly instructions that were included
with the respective components (e.g. camera system).
• Place the vehicle on a level and firm surface for installation
and align the vehicle so it is also level.
• If the vehicle has air suspension, deactivate this.
• Remove the battery terminals and ABS plugs before installation.

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Important safety information
2.3.3 During installation
• When connecting the hydraulic parts, ensure that
the connections are clean and that no contamination can get into
the hydraulic circuit.
• Make sure that the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift and its moving
parts, the coupling, the brake system, the oil lines, the pneumatic
lines and the cabling of the vehicle are not damaged.
• Do not apply any overpressure to the functions lift/lower, open/
close, retract or extend before the installation is entirely
completed.
2.3.4 During initial commissioning
• During initial commissioning of the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift,
check whether all safety and warning features are available
and functional.
• Warning strips
• Warning lights
• Roll bar
• Lubricate all bearings and pins before initial commissioning.

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Required tools and auxiliary equipment
3 Required tools and auxiliary equipment
To assemble your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift you will need the
following tools and auxiliary equipment:
Tools
Wrench size in mm: 6, 8, 10, 13, 32, 36, 41, 46, 50, 60, 65, 70
Set of Allen keys up to 24 mm
Torque wrench 25 up to 300 Nm
Socket wrench 4, 6
4x screw clamps
Peening tool
Hand-held electric drill
2-hand electric drill
Spiral drill up to 14 mm diameter
Crimping tool for cable lugs (16 mm², 25 mm², 35 mm²)
Insulation stripper
Side cutter
TORX screwdrivers
Mallet
Impact wrenches size in mm: 46, 50, 60, 65
Locking pliers for external rings A2
Auxiliary equipment
Assembly aid (assembly device)
Stop bracket
Marker
Tape measure
Trolley jacks
Hot air dryer
1 set of punches
Battery terminal grease
Lubricant grease for bearing pins
Grease gun

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List of models and scope of delivery
4 List of models and scope of delivery
Below a list of standard version models of PALFINGER Tail Lifts
tail lifts.
The following models are available:
The following general drawings show the structure of the
PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift and of the individual sub-assemblies.
MBB C 1000 S – C 3000 S
MBB C 1000 LD – C 2500 L
MBB C 1500 SZ – C 2500 LZ
MBB C 1500 SK – C 2500 SK
MBB C 750 SPLD SPRD –
C 1000 SPL SPR
MBB C 750 LD – C 1000 L
MBB C 1000 ML – C 1500 ML
MBB C 1000 ML PRO –
C 1500 ML PRO
MBB C 750 S
MBB C 750 LX
MBB C 750 SX
MBB C 500 LD – C 750 L
MBB C 750 SPL SPR
MBB C 1500 LX – C 2000 LX
MBB C 500 LG
MBB C 1000 SB – C 1500 LB

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List of models and scope of delivery
4.1 Standard tail lift
1Attachment grab handle (not
included in scope of delivery)
2Side control panel (option)
3Hydraulic unit and controller
4Underride protection
5Platform support rod (not
included in scope of delivery)
6Tilt switch b13, tilt switch b15
7Tilt switch b16, tilt switch b15
8Foot-operated switch (option)
9Warning lamps (option)
10 Startup rail (roll bar, option)
11 Useful load centre of gravity
12 Platform
13 Torsion frame
14 Lift cylinder
15 Tilt cylinder
16 Stand tube
17 Manual cable switch (option)
1
2
2
3
4
5
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17
6
7

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List of models and scope of delivery
4.2 Tail lift with welded consoles and slide-in unit
4.3 Tail lift with bolted consoles and slide-in unit
1Welded console plates
2Hydraulic unit
3Underride protection
4Tilt cylinder
5Lift cylinder
6Lift rocker
1Bolted console plates
2Hydraulic unit
3Underride protection
4Tilt cylinder
5Lift cylinder
6Lift rocker
1
2
3
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6

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List of models and scope of delivery
4.4 Tail lift with platform and turning unit
4.5 Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery of your PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift is based
by the model you ordered and any agreed special accessories.
1Bolted console plates
2Hydraulic unit
3Underride protection
4Tilt cylinder
5Lift cylinder
6Platform
7Turning unit
1
2
3
4
5
6
7