Tommy Gate TG-CVL-AC-1330 EF Owner's manual

and the Safety Compliance Certification Label located on the driver's door pillar.
Limitations. These loading limitations are outlined in the Vehicle Owner's Manual
Before installing or using this Liftgate, please observe the Vehicle Loading
!
PLEASE KEEP IN VEHICLE
CAUTION
!
CAUTION
Made in America
Woodbine, Iowa
· Safety Information
· Warranty Information
· Operator's Instructions
· Maintenance Instructions
· Parts List
OWNER'S / OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
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CANTILEVER
SERIES
TOMMY GATE
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hydraulic lift
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Warranty
Standard Warranty
Warranty Claims Handling Procedure
Service Records
Contact Information
Repair Parts List
Repair Parts Drawing
Repair Parts List
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22 & 23
27
24
20 & 21
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Safety Decals
Location and Descriptions
Decal Replacement
Operator's Instructions
Cantilever Series Terms and Method of Operation
Operator's Instructions
Platform Adjustment
Emergency Chain-up Feature
Introduction
To the Owner\Operator
Maintenance and Service
Troubleshooting
Electrical Wiring Diagrams
Complete Wire Diagram
Ladder Logic/Wiring Diagram
Pendant Plug Wiring Diagram
18 & 19
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14
9 & 10
11 & 12
8
7
4 - 7
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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maintenance and service information. Should you need repair or service information, contact
This is the safety alert symbol. It is used to alert you to potential personal
Safety is a primary concern in the design and manufacture of our products. Unfortunately,
Read this manual completely before using your gate. Operate and maintain your gate safely
injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid
proper training of the personnel who operate, transport, maintain and store this equipment. It
It has been said that "the best safety device is an informed, careful operator." We ask you
to be that kind of operator.
our efforts to provide safe equipment can be wiped out by a single careless act of an operator.
is your responsibility to use good judgment in the operation of this equipment.
as outlined in this manual. Be sure you read and understand all operating, safety,
avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
Tommy Gate or an authorized distributor for assistance.
possible injury or death.
Accident prevention and safety are dependent upon the awareness, concern, prudence and
TO THE OWNER\OPERATOR
avoided, may result in property damage.
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not
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WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION

DECAL LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
Place in cab in a highly visible area.
Decal No. 1
REPLACE IF MISSING OR NOT READABLE
Locate and read all decals prior to operating gate
WARNING
Do not exceed the rated lift
capacity-
before operating equipment.
Read operator's manual
authorized distributor.
service parts installed by an
Do not modify lift or its safety
features.
Use only Tommy Gate
needed, call Tommy Gate
at 712-847-8000.
If additional assistance is
9524
Located on the side of the pendant control.
Decal No. 2
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UNATTENDED. NEVER LEAVE PLATFORM
UNLATCHED WHEN LIFT IS NOT IN USE OR
PERSONNEL OR WHEELCHAIR LIFT.
EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER.
PROVIDED BY THE ORIGINAL
AS NECESSARY WITH PARTS
SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL DECALS MUST BE ATTACHED AND LEGIBLE
FEATURES. ALL REPLACEMENT PARTS MUST BE OF ORIGINAL QUALITY, AND ALL
BY AN AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR THAT IS FAMILIAR WITH ITS OPERATION AND SAFETY
ALL REPAIRS OR REINSTALLATIONS OF TOMMY GATE LIFTS SHOULD BE PERFORMED
TOMMY GATE
DO'S
FOR PROPER OPERATION .
* DO CHECK ALL SAFETY DEVICES
* DO NOT LEAVE PLATFORM OPEN, OR
FOR WEAR OR DAMAGE AND REPAIR
* DO FREQUENTLY CHECK CABLES
CHAINS, AND OTHER COMPONENTS
* DO NOT MOVE VEHICLE UNLESS GATE IS
IN LATCHED POSITION.
* DO READ OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS.
* DO NOT SHOW CHILDREN OR
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL HOW TO
TRAINING IN ITS OPERATION.
* DO STAND TO THE SIDE OF LIFTGATE
WHILE IT IS IN OPERATION.
THAN THE RATED CAPACITY OF THE LIFT.
* DO NOT TRY TO LIFT OR LOWER MORE
LIFT AS IT WILL VOID YOUR WARRANTY.
* DO NOT ADD TO OR REMOVE PARTS OF
INFORMATION.
* DO READ MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
UNATTENDED.
* DO CLOSE AND LOCK LIFT IN CLOSED
POSITION WHEN NOT IN USE OR
* DO NOT ALLOW USE OF LIFT BY A
PERSON WHO HAS NOT HAD PROPER
* DO NOT RIDE OR PERMIT ANYONE TO
RIDE ON LIFT. THE LIFT IS NOT A
DO NOT'S
* DO CENTER YOUR LOAD ON PLATFORM.
DOWN TO BE USED AS A STEP.
* DO NOT MAKE ANY MODIFICATIONS TO
THE LIFT OR ITS SAFETY FEATURES.
OPERATE LIFT.
R

Decal No. 5
Platform opening and closing forces/weights
will vary if your vehicle is on an incline.
raising or lowering platform.
Stand clear of all moving parts when opening,
Never leave the platform down to be used as
a step.
WARNING
10626
Do not add any extension to original platform.
DECAL LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
If additional assistance is needed, call
Tommy Gate at [phone].
Use only Tommy Gate service parts
Do not modify lift or its safety features.
installed by an authorized distributor.
10627
WARNING
Read operator's manual before operating
equipment.
Do not exceed the rated lift capacity.
Decal No. 3
Decal No. 4
This lift is not designated as a wheelchair or personnel lift. Do not ride on platform.
WARNING
Center load on platform side
Load
Center
WARNING
When the lift is not in use or unattended, the platform should be closed and latched with control secured.
Do not show children or others how to operate the lift. Never allow children or any untrained person to operate the lift.
WARNING
10628
to side and front to back
Decal No. 6
Located on the left-hand side of platform. Position up when platform is unfolded.
Located on the back of the platform, when platform is folded, positioned up.
Two decals.
Located on the left-hand side of platform. Position up when platform is unfolded.
Located on the back of the platform, when platform is folded, positioned up.
Two decals.
Located on the left-hand side of platform. Position up when platform is unfolded.
Located on the back of the platform, when platform is folded, positioned up.
Two decals.
Located on the back of the platform, when platform is folded, positioned up.
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moving parts
Keep away from
DANGER
9555

DECAL LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
Located on the inside of the driver side main tube.
Located on the outside of the passenger side tension arm.
Decal No. 8
10591
WARNING
Liftgate is not to be used as a scale.
never exceed the rated capacity of the vehicle.
Be aware of how much is being hauled and
Be aware of how much is being lifted and never
exceed the rated capacity of the liftgate.
Liftgate may lift more than its rated capacity.
Decal No. 9
Located on the left-hand side of platform. Position up when platform is unfolded.
Located on the back of the platform, when platform is folded, positioned up.
Two decals.
Two decals.
Located on the left-hand side of platform. Positioned up when platform is unfolded.
1300 lb or 590 kg
Rated Lift Capacity
Decal No. 7
9478
Two decals.
Located on the side of the pendant control
Keep hands out of pinch point area. Use the handle strap to fold the platform
halves together.
PINCH POINT
WARNING
011082
Located on the left-hand side of each platform.
Position up when platform is unfolded.
Decal No. 10
Two decals.
(Arrows face each other when platform is folded)
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Located on the side of the pendant control.
Decal No. 11
Serial Number:
Part Number:
TOMMY GATE
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15731
WARNING: Cancer
and Reproductive Harm-
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

remaining back and smooth in place. Gently rub decal with a damp rag or sponge to smooth out bubbles.
To replace decal, clear area of grease and dirt with non-flammable solvent and soap and water. Allow to
If the liftgate is going to be painted, you need to mask the decals before painting. Remove the mask after
painting so the decals can be read clearly.
dry. To apply decal, peel off 1/2 of back. Hold decal squarely and apply to cleaned surface. Peel off
(The decal has a pressure-sensitive adhesive on the back.)
NOTE: When ordering Decals, please have Decal Numbers available.
DECAL REPLACEMENT
DECAL LOCATIONS AND DESCRIPTIONS
Located on rear out side of power unit case.
Decal No. 12
Do not raise the liftgate with the rear
doors partially open.
Doing so may damage the door or
liftgate platform.
Always fully open or close the rear
doors before operating the liftgate.
010476
CAUTION
Located on the exterior bottom right corner of the driver side rear door.
Decal No. 13
3945
WARNING NOT A STEP
Located on the top of the license plate holder.
Decal No. 14
Before removing box cover do the following:
1) Lower platform to ground or close and latch.
2) Disconnect positive battery cable(s).
DANGER
9556
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Your Tommy Gate operates off your vehicle battery. The vehicle battery powers a motor coupled
to a hydraulic pump. Placing the toggle switch into the raise position will direct the pump flow to
retract the cylinder attached to the lift arm and the platform will raise. A check valve blocks
return flow from the cylinders to the pump and a pressure relief valve prevents the gate from
being overloaded.
!Warning: Liftgate is not to be used as a scale. Liftgate may lift more than its rated capacity.
Be aware of how much is being lifted and never exceed the rated capacity of the
liftgate. Be aware of how much is being hauled and never exceed the rated
capacity of the vehicle.
Placing the toggle switch into the lower position will direct the pump flow to extend the cylinder
attached to the lift arm and the platform will lower. Once the lower arm contacts the ground the
cylinder will continue to extend and will tilt the platform's taper end down.
Tommy Gate's control includes a low voltage warning feature. When the control is armed with 7
volts or less present at the power unit, the amber "POWER ON" LED will blink. This warns the
operator of the low voltage condition, but will not disable the liftgate. The gate may still raise or
lower, depending on how low the voltage is. Correct this condition as soon as possible.
Caution: Continuing to operate the the liftgate in the low voltage condition may result in
failure of electrical components in the power unit.
The low voltage condition may be caused by a weak battery, loose or corroded connections,
improper ground, or bad electrical cables. This condition may be corrected by just starting the
vehicle or replacing the battery.
CANTILEVER SERIES
TERMS AND METHOD OF OPERATION
Secondary
Platform
Primary
Platform
Tension Arm
Tension Arm
Pump and Motor
(inside box)
Main Lift Assembly
Lift Arm
Lift Cylinder
Platform
Taper
Platform
Handle Strap
Support Arm
Support
Arm w/
Latch
Platform
(folded)
Padlock
Figure 1: Parts identification.
Fold Cylinder
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"RAISE/LOWER" TOGGLE SWITCH
ONE SECOND TO ACTIVATE TIMER
"LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" HIDDEN
"LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" RED LED-
"POWER ON" HIDDEN SWITCH -
PRESS ONCE TO ARM, PRESS
AGAIN TO DISARM. UP
DN
SWITCH - PRESS TWICE WITHIN
LOW VOLTAGE CONDITION
ENABLED WHEN "ON"
BLINKING AMBER LED INDICATES
"POWER ON" AMBER LED-
ENABLED WHEN "ON"
!Caution:
Never leave the truck with the platform on the ground, partially raised, or open.
Never show children or unauthorized personnel how to operate the gate.
To prevent children or unauthorized personnel from operating the lift, be sure the gate is in
the stored position and the padlock is installed. Make sure the control is deactivated before
leaving the truck unattended.
!Warning: The Tommy Gate is an industrial product for material handling only and is not to
be used as a personnel or wheelchair lift. Do not ride on the platform and always
stand clear of the platform when opening, raising, or lowering.
Step 1. Unlock padlock and remove pin from support arm. Open the rear van door and locate
the FOLD/UNFOLD toggle switch (mounted on the van pillar) and the pendant control.
Step 2. Be sure to stand clear of the platform and all moving parts when using the lift.
Step 3. To turn the control power on, press the "POWER ON" hidden switch once, marked
with black rings or circles (located between the Tommy Gate logo and the toggle
switch). You should see the amber LED "POWER ON" light when the control is
armed. To disarm the control, press the "POWER ON" hidden switch again.
Step 4. To activate the control, press the " LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" hidden switch twice
within one second (located under the Tommy Gate logo). You should see the red
"LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" light when the control is activated.
Note: After you have activated the control, you have approximately 90 seconds to
use the gate. If the gate is not used for approximately 90 seconds, the "LIFTGATE
ACTIVATED" timer deactivates the control. If the gate is used during the 90
seconds, the "LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" timer automatically resets for an additional
90 seconds. To reactivate the timer, press the "LIFTGATE ACTIVATED" hidden
button twice within one second.
OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
Figure 2: Control.
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OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
Step 5. To unfold the platform, stand to the side clear of the platform and all moving parts,
then push the pendant toggle switch down while pushing either up or down on the
FOLD/UNFOLD toggle switch. When you remove pressure from the pendant
toggle switch, the operation will stop.
Note: When fully raised, the platform should be unfolded partially before lowering.
Step 6. Pull the platform handle strap to open the platform to full width, and step away from
the platform as it opens.
Step 7. To lower the platform, stand to the side clear of the platform and all moving parts,
then push the pendant toggle switch down until the platform taper touches the
ground. When you remove pressure from the toggle switch, the operation will stop.
Step 8. Finish opening the rear of the van by opening the van's remaining rear door.
Step 9. Unfold the threshold bridges. These bridges provide a transition from the liftgate
platform to the van floor.
Step 10. To load the liftgate, center the load on the platform side to side and front to back.
Put heavier loads as close to the front of the platform as possible (near truck).
Note: The liftgate capacity depends on both the weight and location of the load.
Capacity of the Cantilever Series is based on a load at capacity located 28" back from
the platform front (near truck).
Step 11. To raise load, stand off to the side, well clear of the platform and push up on the
pendant toggle switch until the load has reached the desired position. Do not allow
the pump and motor to continue to run after the platform has reached it's maximum
height or after it has reached an obstruction.
Step 12. After completing the loading of the truck, fold the threshold bridges.
Step 13. Lower the platform a few inches to clear the rear van doors, then close the driver
side van door.
Step 14. Close and latch the cart stops, if they are raised.
Step 15. With the load removed, raise the platform to the top of its travel and fold the
platform in half using the handle strap.
Step 16. To fold the platform up behind the van, push up on the pendant toggle switch while
holding either up or down on the FOLD/UNFOLD toggle switch until the
platform is tight against the platform stop.
Step 17. Deactivate the pendant control and hang it in the van.
Step 18. Close the rear van door and install the latch pin and padlock.
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