Perkins D6500 Quick start guide

Perkins Manufacturing Company 800-882-5292
Creators of the TuckAway®Cart Lifter
www.perkinsmfg.com
Revised: 5/7/2019
Installation & Operational Manual
SSP I –B (D6500)
Hydraulic Cart Lifter

Perkins Manufacturing Company 800-882-5292
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

Perkins Manufacturing Company 800-882-5292
Creators of the TuckAway®Cart Lifter
www.perkinsmfg.com
Revised: 5/7/2019
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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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www.perkinsmfg.com
Revised: 5/7/2019
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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.

Perkins Manufacturing Company 800-882-5292
Creators of the TuckAway®Cart Lifter
www.perkinsmfg.com
Revised: 5/7/2019
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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.

Perkins Manufacturing Company 800-882-5292
Creators of the TuckAway®Cart Lifter
www.perkinsmfg.com
Revised: 5/7/2019
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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.