Dhollandia DH-L Series Operation Manual

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Page 1 DH-L* Cantilever liftgates OPERATION MANUAL Manufacturer: DHOLLANDIA US, L.L.C. Tel : +1 704 629 5542 E-mail : us.info@dhollandia.com 132 W Virginia Ave Bessemer City North Carolina, 28016 website : www.dhollandia.com Read the manual in its entirety before operating the liftgate...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
The use of cart stops ................................32 DECALS....................................... 34 10.1 Regular decals ..................................34 10.2 Use of the ‘WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE’ sign ........37 MEANING OF SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS ........................38 END NOTE ....................................40 DHOLLANDIA...
Page 3: Understanding Safety And Warning Signs
Prior to operating the tail lift, make sure you understand the safety and warning signs used, and read them in conjunction with the instructions in this manual.  If in doubt, DO NOT operate the tail lift. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 4: Contact Information And Disclaimers
NOTICE Please confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of this manual prior to operation of the associated DHOLLANDIA liftgate. See below for instructions to download the latest version of the manual.
Page 5: General Introduction
4 INTENDED USE DHOLLANDIA liftgates are designed to be fitted to commercial vehicles (commercial trucks, trailers and semi-trailers), and shall be used exclusively to load and unload the goods transported on the vehicle it is fitted to, within the limits of the load chart, in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions described in this manual.
Page 6: Identification
6 DESCRIPTION AND LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY GENERAL  DHOLLANDIA liftgates are developed and manufactured using state-of-the-art technology, high quality materials and components, and highly skilled workmanship.  The DH-L… series comprises of a range of cantilever liftgates, designed for a wide variety of factory-built panel vans, trucks, trailers and semi-trailers, and is available with lift capacities ranging from 600 to 20,000 lbs.
Page 7 Center point of maximum load: point up to which the maximum rated capacity of the liftgate is valid. Beyond that point, the maximum safe working load diminishes according to the applicable load charts found at Section 8 of this manual. > > DHOLLANDIA...
Page 8: Safety Instructions For Using The Liftgate
DO NOT USE LIFTGATE WITHOUT ADEQUATE SAFETY AND OPERATOR TRAINING  DHOLLANDIA liftgates shall be exclusively used to load and unload the goods transported on the carrying vehicle, within the limits of the applicable load chart, in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions in this manual.
Page 9 To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death, ALWAYS make sure the platform is clearly visible to other persons from all approach directions. DHOLLANDIA recommends the use of 4 warning cones, placed around the work area of the platform. [See notice below].
Page 10 NOTICE DHOLLANDIA offers optional platform mounted flashing lights and flags to make the platform more visible to other people. Please visit www.dhollandia.com or contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for more information. See page 3 for contact info.
Page 11 When using a pallet jack, lower and rest the pallet or load upon the platform surface before operating the liftgate.  For loads on wheels, engage wheel brakes of carts, trolleys and machinery (if available) before operating the liftgate. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 12 ALWAYS be sure to clearly identify to other drivers that the liftgate is in use. DHOLLANDIA recommends use of warning cones to clearly identify to drivers that the liftgate is being operated.
Page 13: Danger Zones, Risk Of Crush And Shear Injury
→ ALWAYS stand clear of the range of motion of the platform and moving parts of the liftgate; → Keep hands, feet and upper body clear of pinch points and moving parts of the liftgate; → DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the liftgate and its platform. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 14: Safe Operator Position
10” distance from the hazard at minimum 10” distance from the hazard zone between the platform and the rear zone between the platform and the rear of the vehicle floor. Maintain 3 points of of the vehicle floor. contact (see next page). DHOLLANDIA...
Page 15 It is prohibited to bypass or modify any of the safety features of the liftgate. If connection of the power to the external control box does not deactivate external controls, stop using the liftgate, attach the 'WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE' sign provided with the liftgate, and contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA agent WARNING ...
Page 16  To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death from falling, DHOLLANDIA recommends the use of safety rails along the exposed edges of the liftgate platform. Safety rails may be purchased along with your liftgate at the initial order, or may be purchased and retrofitted to your liftgate later. Please see www.dhollandia.com for further information or contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor.
Page 17: Instructions For Working At Loading Docks
Ensure there is sufficient clearance under and above the platform, taking into account all anticipated position shifts of the vehicle suspension. Make sure the platform does not touch the ceiling, ground or end wall of the storage pocket. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 18: Recommended Daily Pre-Trip Inspection
DO NOT cover up any accidents or damage; it can be dangerous to you, your co-workers, and other persons. NOTICE Authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents may be found at www.dhollandia.com or by calling your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.
Page 19: Importance Of Preventative Maintenance
Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability of the liftgate as well as the safety of the operator and all bystanders.  All maintenance and repair work must be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents and using original DHOLLANDIA replacement parts only. ...
Page 20: Load Charts And Correct Loading Procedures
 DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for all personal bodily injury and / or property damage that results from overloading practices.  The maximum rated capacity is the maximum weight that the liftgate can carry under the following best possible circumstances: ...
Page 21 Keep the pallet jack and its load on side edges of the platform. the platform surface, as close as possible to the inboard platform edge. Lower and rest the pallet or load on the platform surface to prevent it from shifting position while lifting and lowering. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 22 / lower it on the platform.  NEVER use the platform to level the ground surface, or to push or pull loads or material by means of the platform. NEVER use the platform to move snow or other debris. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 23: Operating Instructions - Principles And Procedures
Automatic tilt should be used with auxiliary controls which allow to LIFT / LOWER only: foot controls, 2-button handheld controls, 2- button fixed interior controls. DHOLLANDIA strongly recommends that you DO NOT use 3-button or 4-button handheld controls, that would also enable you to OPEN, CLOSE or TILT the platform.
Page 24: Remarks On Use Of The Tilt Cylinders
Adjust platform pitch up to compensate for deflection before the intended pitch [note], when opening the load is put on platform platform. Note: the intended pitch is not always horizontal, it may depend on the slope of the ground. [See §9.1 on page 22]. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 25: Main External Boxes
MAIN EXTERNAL BOXES  DHOLLANDIA offers various control boxes, delivered per customer specification. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for more information, prior to ordering your liftgate. See contact info on page 3.  All standard external control systems are equipped with...
Page 26 Push and hold to activate push buttons of flush mount control Release to activate auxiliary control ❶ ❷ Push buttons commanding the functions OPEN - LOWER - LIFT - CLOSE Safety switch to enable the push buttons, or to switch over to the auxiliary control Operation: DHOLLANDIA...
Page 27: The Most Popular Auxiliary Controls
See contact info at page 3.  The most popular options are outlined below. Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor for operation instructions on other models, or models with different configurations, prior to operating the liftgate. See contact info at page 3.
Page 28: Switching The Main Power On/Off
 Only use the handheld 3-button or 4-button controls with extreme caution.  DHOLLANDIA strongly discourages the use of handheld 3-button or 4-button controls. They should only be used after adequate risk analysis by the vehicle owner or his authorized occupational health and safety manager, and under guidance of safe work practices issued by them.
Page 29: Operation
[see §9.1 on before the horizontal work position has page 22] and platform deflection under been reached. load [see §9.2 on page 23] Select between main external control box or auxiliary control to continue [see §9.3- 9.4 on page 24-26] DHOLLANDIA...
Page 30 LOWER the platform to the ground. At LIFT the platform off the ground. Use the and instructions at all times the ground, use the AUTOMATIC TILT to AUTOMATIC TILT to return the platform decline the platform to the ground. to level pitch. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 31 OPEN and CLOSE the platform at vehicle floor level only. Opening and closing the platform at a lower level can cause serious damage to the hydraulic cylinders of the liftgate.  Consult the DHOLLANDIA website to view the operation video on the DHL* cantilever liftgate or scan the QR code on the decal affixed above the control box.
Page 32: The Use Of Stabilizing Legs
THE USE OF STABILIZING LEGS  DHOLLANDIA liftgates are available with 2 types of stabilizing legs:  Mechanical stabilizing legs are deployed and stowed manually by the operator. They are only suitable for light commercial vehicles up to 3.5 tons gross vehicle weight, and support maximum 3 tons total weight.
Page 33: The Use Of Cart Stops
See page 3 for contact info. The most popular cart-stop models are discussed below. Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor for operational instructions on other models or models with different options, prior to operating the liftgate. See page 3 for contact info.
Page 34 OAP100.VA releasing it, or when the load is passed over it. CLOSE Kick the lever into position 1. Step on the cart-stop flap. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 35: Decals
 NEVER remove or paint over any decal. Missing, worn or illegible warning decals must be immediately replaced. Get free ❾ replacement decals from DHOLLANDIA. ❾ Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. See page 3 for contact info.  The operator should comply with all affixed safety and instructions decals.
Page 36 10” from the inboard edge of the platform adjacent to the rear sill of the vehicle body. EXAMPLE ❸ ❻ DHOLLANDIA...
Page 37 Tail lift decals used and affixed in areas, other than the rear of the vehicle: ⓫ ⓬ For circuit breaker in liftgate battery compartment Cabin switch in driver’s cabin to switch electrical power to tail lift on / off (if so equipped) For main fuse in liftgate battery compartment DHOLLANDIA...
Page 38: Use Of The 'Warning. Liftgate Out Of Service. Do Not Attempt To Operate' Sign
‘WARNING. LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE’ sign provided with the liftgate on a position clearly visible to other potential operators. See examples below.  The liftgate must not be used again until it has been serviced or repaired by a qualified service technician. DHOLLANDIA...
Page 39: Meaning Of Safety And Warning Signs
11 MEANING OF SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS MANDATORY ACTION signs WARNING signs Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor. Overview and keep visual control over the working area of the liftgate at all times. Consult the DHOLLANDIA website. General warning sign, used to alert the user to potential hazards.
Page 40 Switch OFF the electrical power to the liftgate via the main battery disconnect switch and / or cabin switch. This is an operation to be executed manually (as opposed to an electrical function controlled by means of one of the control units). DHOLLANDIA...
Page 41: End Note
Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability, and the safety of the operator and bystanders.  All maintenance and repair work should be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents and using only authorized OEM DHOLLANDIA replacement parts. ...

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