Perkins D6500 Quick start guide

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Installation & Operational Manual
SSP I –B (D6500)
Hydraulic Cart Lifter

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Creators of the TuckAway®Cart Lifter
www.perkinsmfg.com
Revised: 5/7/2019
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SSP I –B(D6500) LIFTER SPECIFICATIONS……………………………………………………………………………….... 2
OVERALL DIMENSIONS……………………………………………………………………………………………………………3-4
GLOSSARY OF TERMS…………………………………………………………………………………………………….…………. 5
INSTALLATION SAFETY ………………………………………………………………………………….…………………………..6
RESIDENTIAL–ONLY INSTALLATION ……………………………………………………….…………………………. 7 - 10
MIXED COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL INSTALLATION.…………………………………………………. 11 - 14
NON PERKINS HYDRAULICS.……………………………………………………………………………………………………. 15
PERKINS HYDRAULICS.……………………………………………….……………………………………………………. 16 - 19
ADJUSTING THE PERKINS HYDRAULICS.…………………..………………………………………………………. 20 - 24
OPERATING THE LIFTER.…………………………………….……………………………………………………………. 25 - 26
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE………………….……..………………………….………………………………………. 27 - 30
MAKING A WARRANTY CLAIM………………………..………….…………….……………………………………………. 31
SSP I –B(D6500) EXPLODED PARTS VIEW………….……..………….…………………………….……………. 32 - 35
HYDRAULIC CYLINDER PARTS GUIDE……………………………..……….………………………………………………. 36
PROTECTIVE SAFETY LABELING…………………………………………….……..…………………………………………. 37
WARRANTY POLICY…………………………………………..……………………………………………………………………. 38

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SSP I –B (D6500) Lifter Specifications
Cart Compatibility
ANSI Type B, US-Style two-bar carts having a bar
to bar dimension of 14 ¾ - 15 ¼”.
Typical Mounting Application
Rearloader
Tipper-Bar Compatible?
No.
Flow Rate Requirement
3.5 gpm
Cycle Time
6-8 seconds (up and down)
Recommended Pressure Setting*
1,550 psi at the pressure relief valve
Weight Capacity**
400 lbs
Dump Angle
50 degrees from the horizon
Mounting Height (ground level to top of mounting
plate)
39-1/2”.
Approximate Unit Weight (not counting
packaging)
115 lbs
Hydraulic Package
Tap-In kits are sold separately
Warranty
1-year ***
Perkins regularly makes product improvements. Specifications are subject to change without notice.
* Actual pressure required to lift a load can vary.
** Do not lift more than the recommended amount printed on the cart by the cart manufacturer or
damage or injury may result.
*** See Warranty page enclosed in this manual for full details of coverage

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Overall Dimensions

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Overall Dimensions Cont.
Perkins regularly makes product improvements. Dimensions are subject to change without notice.

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Glossary of Terms
ANSI Type B carts
(US-Style two-bar carts) with a
dimension of 14 ¾ - 15 ¼” bar to bar
spacing.
Key Hydraulic Components
Diverter Valve
Hand Valve
PO Check Valve
50/50 Splitter
Double Diverter Valve
Adjustable Flow
Control
Hydraulic Cylinder
Valves are sold separately or as part of a tap-in kit. The valves are shown for reference / identification purposes
only. Your specific installation may require other equipment not shown.

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Installation Safety
Please read this manual prior to installing, repairing or using this cart lifter.
Installation of this equipment requires welding, painting, grinding, torching and working with
high- pressure hydraulic systems. The appropriate safety equipment should be used at all
times.
Always follow OSHA specified lock-out procedures while working with a truck.
Cart lifters weigh, on average, between 110 to 300 lbs. Do not lift the lifter onto the
mounting plate by hand. Always use proper lifting equipment.
Always use a chain or strap to secure the lifter in the upright position during the installation
process. Unsecured lifters may fall suddenly causing injury.
The truck to which the lifter is to be installed should be empty of waste. Torching and
welding can ignite the contents of the truck and cause a fire.
Do not weld on the truck unless a ground is in place and the battery is disconnected.
Do not open/loosen any hydraulic lines unless the system is off and depressurized.
Always double-check hydraulic fittings and hoses for tightness prior to reactivating the
pump.
Always relocate lights that need to be moved due to the position of the cart lifter to a clear
and unobstructed area clearly visible to drivers.
All painting of the truck/lifter after installation is complete should be done with proper
ventilation and per local regulations. Do not paint over caution and warning labels.
If there are any questions about the proper installation or use of the cart lifter not covered in
the manual, it is recommended to call Perkins at 800-882-5292.

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Installation Tips
Do not mount the lifter to a refuse body which is not already mounted to a chassis. Chassis
heights can vary and this will affect the final installed height of the cart lifter.
Tack weld only until all positions and clearances are verified to work well for your application.
Always work on a smooth level surface with an empty truck.
Residential-Only Installation
A residential-only installation is when the cart lifter will be mounted to the truck and the truck
will not be used for collecting commercial containers (such as 1 thru 10 yard containers). A
residential-only installation is very straightforward and simple and very little customization
required. Therefore, a residential-only installation may take only 4-6 hours.
Mounting the SSP I –B (D6500) Cylinder Style Cart Lifter, Mark Your Centerlines
Begin by selecting whether the installation will be
centered on the truck, or offset, or a double
installation. Draw a centerline on the truck’s
loading sill.
A centered installation will place the lifter directly
centered on the centerline of the truck.
An offset installation will place the lifter 17 ½” from
the center of the truck, (usually to the curb side) as
shown in the picture at right.
A double installation will place a lifter 17 ½” to the
left and 17 ½” to the right of the truck’s centerline.
Examples of typical installations.

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Determine the Mounting Height
Upper hook mounting height
The mounting height is critical to the proper function of
any cart lifter. The ideal location for the upper hook is
34” off the ground, when the lifter is positioned so that
the faceplate is 5 degrees tilted back from vertical as
shown in the diagram at left.
It is important that the packer body be mounted to a
chassis, and the truck is empty and parked on a smooth
and level surface when this mounting height is
determined.
A cart lifter which has been positioned too low may kick
carts away before successfully engaging them.
A cart lifter which is mounted too high will make it
difficult for the operator to latch the cart at all, causing
the operator to have to lift the cart onto the latch.
A good mounting height will make latching carts
effortless with no lifting or holding the cart in place.
Positioning the Mounting Plate
* The mounting plate can be positioned as low as 38 ½” . The mounting plate itself should be vertical and level.

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Reinforce the Mounting Plate
Dimensions shown above are an example only and will
vary from truck to truck
When the mounting height is
determined, the lifter’s
mounting plate frequently ends
up being higher than the
original load sill. This is normal
and requires the addition of a
supporting structure.
It is necessary to fully support
the mounting plate to provide a
rigid base for the cart lifter. An
unsupported mounting plate
can easily deform through
normal use in a short period of
time. Failure to fully support
the mounting plate can lead to
rapid premature failure of the
cart lifter.
Perkins recommends adding
steel structural tube across the
entire length of the load sill.
This tube becomes the new load
sill.
The tube should be at least ¼”
thick, and sized to allow the top
of the support to mate to the
top of the mounting plate. Do
not extend the support tube
above the mounting plate top
edge.
The size needed will vary from
installation to installation, use
what best suits your needs.
Note: Simply adding gussets to
the back of the mounting plate
does not provide adequate
support. The reinforcement should
cover the entire rear of the plate
and be welded fully.

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Residential-only Installation Example
A typical example of a off-set positioned, Residential-only installation. Note that the load sill has been extended to
cover the Mounting plate of the lifter with a piece of structural material. The mounting plate is fully supported.
After the cart lifter and supports are tack welded in place, move the cart lifter by hand up and down
carefully, making sure there are no interferences. Double check the hook height to the ground. If
everything appears satisfactory, the lifter’s mounting plate and supports may be welded fully.
The mechanical portion of the installation is complete.

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Mixed Commercial & Residential Installation
When performing a commercial installation, the same procedure of the residential installation must be
followed with these additional steps:
Recess The Cart Lifter
When a truck is provided with
commercial container locks, the OEM will
usually add an extended bumper over
the original load sill.
To mount a cart lifter to a truck like this,
you must recess the cart lifter by cutting
a notch in the extended load sill.
Cut a notch that will leave a 2” gap on
either side of the lifter.
Do not cut into the original load sill. The
original load sill is a structural member of
the tailgate and must not be severed or
the structural integrity of the tailgate will
be compromised, leading to distortion
and failure.
TOP VIEW OF TRUCK LOAD SILL
Note: Be careful not to cut into the original load sill or else the structural integrity of the tailgate can be
compromised. It may be necessary to add custom structure reinforcements where the lifter is to be mounted.

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Add the Sill Extension (Bumper kit)
With the notches in the sill extension cut
out, cap off the exposed ends and mount
the mounting plate, using the correct
mounting height as previously described.
It may be necessary to add customized
pieces to bolster the support of the
mounting plate on top or below the plate.
At this point, the lifter may stick out above
or beyond the extension sill. That is normal.
Note: The size and shape of the bumper
extension can vary depending on your
fabrication preferences. Perkins does offer
pre-made bumper extension kits, sold
separately:
CA1084 –single lifter, offset to the right
CA1085 –single lifter, center mounted
CA1086 –double lifter installation
Now we add the rest of the
supporting structure.
Like in the residential-only
install, it is necessary to bring
the load sill up to match to the
top of the mounting plate
and/or top of the bumper
extension.
Contact with commercial
containers can easily crush the
cart lifter. To protect it, install a
bumper extension over the
OEM-supplied sill extension.
The bumper should be sized
and positioned so that contact
with a commercial container is
not possible.

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Moving the Container Locks
At this point, the bumper
extension is now sticking out past
the OEM-supplied sill extension
by “X” inches. This dimension
might typically be about 3” or 4”.
Measure this dimension. The
distance the extension has shifted
out is the distance the container
locks must be extended.
Carefully torch the elephant ear
and container locks right off the
truck.
Reposition the container locks and elephant
ears back on the truck at the same height and
spacing, but shifted back to the rear of the
truck.
The shift distance “X” is equal to the amount
the bumper extensions went past the
OEM-supplied extension sill “X”.
Add filler material as a spacer to take up the
gap created by shifting the locks.
It may be necessary to reconstruct the
container lock backing bars to make them
have a smaller gap.
Customized pieces of steel are used
thoughtout this step and are not provided by
Perkins.
Prior to fully welding, make sure a commerical
container will properly lock up to the
container locks in their new position.
Double check that a commerical container
cannot make contact with the lifter. If
everything is satisfactory, weld fully.

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Mixed Commercial & Residential Installation Example
Note the Bumper Extension fully protects the cart lifter from contact with the commercial container. The elephant
ears and container locks have been shifted back and material added. The reverse lights have been relocated in this
installation so they would not be obscured by the lifter placement.

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Non-Perkins Hydraulics
Hydraulic Oil
The most important component of any hydraulic system is the oil. Perkins cart lifters use standard seal
materials and should therefore be compatible to most grades of hydraulic oils, operating in typical
weather conditions for most of North America. However, the condition of the oil is an important
consideration that should not be overlooked.
Hydraulic oil may be dirty, contaminated, lost its viscosity, burned up, or have too high a concentration
of absorbed water and/or air. While these things are unlikely to cause an immediate performance issue
with your cart lifter, these issues can lead to premature wear and tear in the longer term.
Perkins would like to take this opportunity to remind you to check the quality of your hydraulic oil
periodically and make sure it meets your standards. Oil that is maintained in good condition will help
your equipment last longer.
Non-Perkins Controls
Some customers with new trucks may choose to use hydraulic controls provided by the OEM. As long as
the GPM and pressure settings used match the specifications required, then the lifter should operate
fine. Perkins cart lifters do not require special Perkins valves to operate.
In other cases, a Perkins cart lifter may be replacing a competitive lifter for which controls are already
installed. Again, Perkins cart lifters should work just fine with competitive equipment, as long as the
GPM and pressure settings are adjusted within the specified ranges.
Lifter Speed
The cycle time of the lifter is very important for safe operation. Perkins suggests a complete cycle time
of 6-8 seconds (3-4 seconds up and 3-4 seconds down). Faster cycle times may be dangerous. Running
a lifter too fast can damage the cart, or make a cart break loose off the lifter and fall, resulting in
damage and/or injury.
The speed of the cart lifter is determined by the rate of oil (gpm) going to the unit. A gauge is
recommended but not needed to determine proper lifter speed. Counting the cycle time using a stop
watch is adequate to determine proper flow rate. Running a lifter too fast will void the warranty.
Weight Capacity
The maximum amount of weight that can be lifted is limited by the pressure relief valve. The settings
must be determined with a pressure gauge. The SSP I –B(D6500) requires 1650 psi to lift a 400 lb load.
Place a pressure gauge after the hand valve and run the actuator until it stops, continue activating the
handle and note the pressure on the gauge. Adjust the relief valve according to the manufacturer’s
instructions.

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Perkins Hydraulic Installation
(Sold Separately)
Locate the Hand Valve Assembly
A suitable location for the hand
valve assembly should be found on
the side of the truck. It’s placement
should not interfere with any
existing truck components. The
handle should be a comfortable
distance from the ground (typically
about 48” high) so that repeated
ergonomics is easy to use and safe.
The Perkins hand valve assembly
comes with a mounting bracket
which may be welded directly to the
side of the truck. Typically, the
hand valve’s handle will point to the
back of the truck and the ports A &
B which feed the lifter will be
pointing to the ground.
This position should allow the
operator holding the handle to still
be within arm’s reach of the cart
that is being lifted. This keeps the
steps back and forth to a minimum
for best efficiency.
Tack-weld the valve bracket in place
temporarily until all the hoses have
been routed.
Note the hoses feeding the lifter are pointing straight down. The hoses
leading back to the pressure supply and tank and pointing towards the
front of the truck and all hoses are neatly routed for a clean look and
best hose protection.

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Locate and Connect the Diverter Valve
The diverter valve is designed to accept full system flow, continuously divert a portion of that flow to the
lifter(s), and pass the remaining flow on to the packer control valve. The amount of flow that is diverted
is adjustable, so the same valve that feeds one lifter can also be adjusted to feed two lifters.
Adding the Perkins diverter valve to your system will slow down your packer cycle by several seconds,
whether you are actively using the lifters or not. However, this is usually an acceptable tradeoff, since
the Perkins diverter valve doesn’t generate much backpressure or heat, and it allows you to use the
packer and the lifters simultaneously.
With the system off and depressurized, find the pressure line that feeds the packer valve and disconnect
it. Connect this pressure line to the “IN” port of the Perkins diverter valve. Connect the “OUT” port of
the diverter valve back to the packer control valve where the pressure line originally was.
The fittings to do this will vary from truck to truck. The Perkins Tap-in Kit generally gives you the
required fittings, but due to the wide variety of trucks, changes made by the OEM, as well as the
possibility of other aftermarket parts, especially on used trucks, the fittings you need to make these
connections may not be included in your kit and will have to be purchased separately.

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The Perkins Diverter Valve
Ordinarily, the diverter valve’s
port “P” will feed the lifter.
But, if you have two lifters, then
you will use the Perkins Double
Diverter Valve.
It’s the same valve, except port
“P” is plugged, and a 50/50
splitter valve is mounted on top.
In this case, ports “P1” and “P2”
will feed the lifters an equal
amount of flow each.
Making the Hose Connections
All the primary valves are now in place for a typical installation.
The tap-in kit would have come with 2 short hoses and 2 long hoses (single installation) or 4 short and 4
long for double installation.
Connect one short hose from the lifter’s left side to the hand valve port “A”.
Connect another short hose from the lifter’s right side to hand valve port “B”.
Note: If the handle’s operation is not as desired, you may switch the hoses to reverse the handle’s
operation
Connect one long hose from the hand valve’s “IN” port to the diverter valve’s “P” port. (or if performing
a dual installation, to port “P1” or “P2”)
Connect the last long hose from the hand valve’s “OUT” port to a tank line. *
Note: See photo of tank line connection on following page for more details.
Make sure all the hoses have been routed neatly. The hoses must be protected from rubbing or
pinching.
If performing a double installation, repeat this process for the second lifter.

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Tapping into the Tank Line
There are two ways to run the oil back to tank. Perkins does not suggest allowing the return oil to get
pushed back into the packer control valve, because this generates back pressure and heat.
Recommended Method: Locate the return line coming off the packer control valve and find a suitable
large fitting as shown in the photo below. Remove this fitting and drill and tap into it to fit an adapter
(or tee for a double installation) to allow the oil to flow back into the return line.
Be sure to clean the fitting of metal shavings before returning it to the system.
Alternative Method: On some trucks, it is not possible to tap into a return line fitting. It some instances,
everything is hard-piped and there are no fittings to tap into. If this is the case, the return lines may be
feed into the “T” port of the Perkins Diverter Valve. This tends to create some backpressure in the
system, but otherwise does work.