Qualification of Personnel ............. 8 Safety Instructions in these Instructions ........ 8 Observe the Following ............9 PALFINGER Tail Lifts – The Tail Lift ........ 11 Scope of Delivery .............. 12 How to Find Your Tail Lift Model ........13 Model Overviews ...............
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Operating Elements ............42 Lateral Operating Element ..........43 Operation Using two Hand Cable Controls with three Pushbuttons, Each ........... 100 Optional Operating Method: Foot Control ......106 Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with two Pushbuttons ............108 Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with three Pushbuttons .............
These instructions contain important information to install, op- erate and maintain the PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift in a safe and proper way, and to eliminate simple faults yourself. Before starting to work with the tail lift, read these instruc- tions completely, particularly chapter “Important Safety In-...
Important Safety Information The PALFINGER Tail Lifts tail lift is manufactured according to state-of-the-art processes and approved safety standards. However, the risk of personal injuries and material damage ex- ists if the following general safety instructions and the warnings prior to the work instructions given in this manual are not obeyed.
Qualification of Personnel The operation of the tail lift is only allowed for: • personnel who has read and understood these instructions, particularly chapters “Important Safety Information” and “General Operation”, • and has been familiarized with mode of action and handling the tail lift.
• Constructional changes may only be performed by the con- tractor repair shop of PALFINGER Tail Lifts. You will find the address of your local contractor repair shop and other con- tact information in the list of repair shops.
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Prior to Maintenance • Switch off the battery main switch or remove the grounding strap. • Secure or relieve the springs before replacement. • If hydraulic oil emerges, do not put your hands into the oil stream. • When executing any maintenance work under the platform, secure the moving part against moving down.
PALFINGER Tail Lifts GmbH is among the leading manufacturers of these highly helpful load systems. You will encounter the tail lifts of the PALFINGER Tail Lifts brand and also former brands such as Hubfix, Interlift, and Ha- yons Inter in more than 40 countries throughout the world. More than 100,000 tail lifts manufactured in the factory near Bremen can be found on all five continents.
Standard Tail Lifts Lateral Operating Pane MBB C 1000 S – C 3000 S MBB C 1000 LD – C 2500 L MBB C 1500 SZ – C 2500 SZ MBB C 1500 SK – C 2500 SK MBB C 750 SPLD SPRD –...
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Retractable Tail Lifts Platform Single-Folded MBB R 1000 S – R 2500 S MBB R 1500 L – R 2500 L MBB R 1500 L FLAT MBB R 1500 SK – R 2000 LK MBB R 1500 S TRAIL – R 2500 L TRAIL MBB R 1500 S TRUCK –...
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One-Cylinder Model MBB F 600 L MBB C 600 L Column Lifts Standard Column Lift MBB V 4000 S...
Standard Tail Lifts Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of (not in scope of delivery) gravity Hydraulic unit 14 Platform Underrun bumper 17 Torsion frame Railing 18 Lift cylinder 22 Hand cable control...
Standard Tail Lifts with Electrical Cylinders Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of gravity (not in scope of delivery) 13 Warning lights (optional) Lateral operating panel 14 Platform Power unit 17 Torsion frame Underrun bumper 18 Lift cylinder Tilt sensor b15 19 Tilt cylinder Tilt sensor b15 21 Support tube...
Retractable Tail Lifts Guide rails 12 Payload center of gravity Supporting strap on body 13 Warning lights (optional) (not in scope of delivery) 15 Folding part of platform Lateral operating panel 16 Stationary part of platform Hydraulic unit 17 Torsion frame Lift arms switch b13, 18 Lift cylinder tilt sensor b15...
Foldable Tail Lifts K L M Supporting strap on body 12 Payload center of gravity (not in scope of delivery) 13 Warning lights (optional) Lateral operating panel 15 Folding part of platform Hydraulic unit 16 Stationary part of platform Underrun bumper 17 Torsion frame Lift arms switch b13, 18 Lift cylinder...
Column Lifts Hydraulic unit with oil tank 10 Tilt sensor b15 (factory- set, do not change Hand cable control 1 position) Hand cable control 2 11 Warning light Vehicle deck 2 12 Payload center of gravity Vehicle deck 1 13 Link bridge (roll stop, Hydraulic hoses towards external side) (connected to hydraulic...
Presetting the Tail Lift This chapter provides principle settings to enable the comfort- able and safe use of the tail lift. Setting the Ground Adjustment Timing A C F Only for E-Type equipment with lift arms switch b13 the work- shop can determine the time the platform initiates the tilt pro- cess (ground adjustment) after making contact with the ground.
Adjusting the Pressure Switch of the Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet Turn set screw (adjustment range 20 to 50 bars) - clockwise to increase pressure - counterclockwise to reduce pressure If the hydraulic stabilizer feet should lift the vehicle excessively or should not reach the ground, the pressure switch of the sta- bilizer can be adjusted.
General Operation This chapter provides basic information that you must observe during operation. This information applies to all tail lift models. Read the entire chapter carefully and pay special attention to the following safety instructions. CAUTION! Hazard of battery discharge! When the symbol shown on the left is depicted on the operat- ing element of your tail lift, the tail lift is equipped with a bat- BÜW...
Switching on the Tail Lift CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage due to insufficient safety measures! Personnel can be injured and material damage can occur at your vehicle, the tail lift, or other vehicles if you do not ob- serve the following: ...
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To switch on the tail lift using the key code at the lateral oper- ating element: Enter the key code using the Lift and Close pushbuttons (see “Programming a Key Code” from p. 125). The operational readiness of the tail lift is shown by an op- tical signal in the driver's cab.
Extending the Stabilizer Feet at Your Vehicle CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle! The vehicle chassis frame can be damaged by insufficient carrying capacity of the ground or by incorrectly adjusted hy- draulic stabilizer feet. Make sure that the carrying capacity of the ground is ap- propriate for the stabilizer feet! ...
Retracting the Stabilizer Feet at Your Vehicle Retracting Mechanical Stabilizer Feet Loosen the clamping device. Push the stabilizer feet back into the transport position. Hand-tighten the clamping device. Retracting Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet CAUTION! Risk of chassis damage! In case of vehicles with air suspension, the entire weight can be shifted to the stabilizer feet.
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Putting Up P-Shaped Safety Railings Rotate the respective safety railings by 90° upwards, until it locks into place. Laying Down P-Shaped Safety Railings To unlock, pull up the respective safety railing (1). Rotate the respective safety railing inwards (2), until the magnetic resilient pad touches down onto the platform.
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Putting Up A-Shaped Safety Railings Pull the respective safety railing towards the center of the platform (1). Rotate the respective safety railings by 90° upwards (2) and lower it until it firmly locks into place. Laying Down A-Shaped Safety Railings ...
Moving the Platform CAUTION! Risk of injury and material damage when moving the platform! Personnel can be injured when moving the platform. Vehicles and other object in the maneuvering area can be damaged. Load items can fall down and be damaged or injure other per- sons.
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Explanation of Terms Actions for the platform: • Open The platform opens and moves from the vertical transport po- sition to the desired operating position. This position is stored and reverted to when lifting the platform after the ground ad- justment.
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• Ground Adjustment After bringing down the platform it tilts from the operating po- sition to adjust to the ground level. The foldable models M tilt gradually during bringing down the platform. • Setting the Platform to its Horizontal Position Before the platform is raised from the ground it tilts back into the horizontal operating position that was stored during opening.
Lifting the Platform Before the platform is lifted it tilts to the horizontal position. While the platform is lifted it remains in horizontal position. Lift the platform depending on the model by means of the lateral operating element, the foot control, or the hand cable control, as described in chapter “Operating Elements”...
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CAUTION! Risk of personal injury and material damage by lack of stabilization! If the vehicle is not stabilized, there is a risk that the platform tilt is misadjusted by impermissible load of the axles and com- pression of the air or leaf spring of the vehicle. As a result, the load may start to move in an uncontrolled manner.
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You can load your vehicle at a ramp in two possible ways: 1. You can use a separate dock plate. Make sure that sufficient space for tail lift exists under the ramp (see figure on the left)! 2. You can use the tail lift itself as dock plate at a ramp. Make min.
Switching Off the Tail Lift The tail lift may only be switched off when the platform is closed or folded in. CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage due to unlocked tail lift! Persons can be injured or vehicles and objects in public road traffic can be damaged if the tail lift folds out accidentally during driving and sticks out into the moving traffic.
To switch off the tail lift using the battery main switch: Turn the battery main switch counterclockwise until the cam is engaged. The visual signal indicating the operational readiness of the tail lift extinguishes. The tail lift is switched off. Driver’s Cab Control System Note: If the vehicle is provided with a driver’s cab control system...
Operating Elements This chapter describes the operating elements of the different tail lift models. To identify you model, refer to “How to Find Your Tail Lift Model”, p. 13. CAUTION! Risk of accidents and injury! If the safety and warning devices of the tail lift are damaged or missing, personal injuries or material damage can occur.
Lateral Operating Element Depending on your tail lift model you find information about the operation of the lateral operating element on: p. 44 to p. 54 p. 54 p. 92 to p. 98 p. 58 p. 60 to p. 68 p.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
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Opening the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (28) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered a small amount and then unfolds to the horizontal operating position.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control without Automatic Ground Adjustment 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
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Opening the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (28) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. Lowering the Platform Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the ground.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control and Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury!
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Extending the Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet Turn the rotary switch (30) downward until the stabilizer feet are extended almost to the ground. Opening the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control with a Hydraulic Underrun Bumper 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: lift/lower the underrun bumper 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER!
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Lifting the Hydraulic Underrun Bumper Turn the rotary switch (30) upwards until the underrun bumper has reached its upper end position. Opening the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them down until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position.
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Operation Using One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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Opening the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (28) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the horizontal operat- ing position. If an optional load safety device is present, the platform is lowered and then unfolds to the horizontal operating posi- tion.
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Operation Using One-hand Control and Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
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Extending the Hydraulic Stabilizer Feet Turn the rotary switch (30) downward until the stabilizer feet are extended almost to the ground. Opening the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (28) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the horizontal operat- ing position.
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Operation Using Joystick 27 Joystick: lift/lower/open/close 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur. ...
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Opening the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Press the pushbutton (29) and simultaneously move the joystick (27) to the left (direction of travel right) or to the right (direction of travel left) and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control and Pushbuttons 35 Pushbutton: lower/lift 36 Pushbutton: open/close 37 Pushbutton: lift/close 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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Opening the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Press and hold pushbutton (36) until the platform has reached the horizontal operating position. Lowering the Platform Press and hold pushbutton (35) until the platform has made contact with the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has been lowered. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction.
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Turn the rotary switch (30) upward and hold it in this posi- tion until the platform is completely retracted. Observe that the platform can be retracted without obstruction. Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously up- ward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the vibration safeguard.
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is extended. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction and is extended.
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Operation with One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has been lowered. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction.
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Operation with One-hand Control easy move 26 (optional): easy move 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is extended. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction and is extended.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 1500 L FLAT 26 (optional): 26 Optional: Key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury!
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has been lowered. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction.
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Operation Using One-Hand Control for MBB R 1500 L FLAT 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 30 Rotary switch: Retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has been lowered. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 1500 SH - R 2000 LH (Double-folded Platform with Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform is folded out once. The platform is slightly lowered and then extends. Subse- quently it is lowered to the ground and unfolds once.
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Moving to the BDF Position Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously up- ward and hold them in this position until the torsion frame is located above its horizontal position. Turn the rotary switch (30) upwards. The platform moves to the preset BDF position. ...
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Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 750 SM - R 2000 LM (Double-folded Platform without Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (30) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the vertical position. The platform is slightly lowered and then extends. Subse- quently it lowers to the ground and tilts into an approximate vertical position.
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Setting the BDF Position Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously up- ward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the vehicle loading floor height. Turn the rotary switch (30) upward and hold it in this posi- tion until the platform has reached the loading position.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control for MBB R 750 SM - R 2000 LM (Double-folded Platform with Cross Member) 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 30 Rotary switch: retract and extend 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel...
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Extending and Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has been lowered. The platform is lowered so that it can be extended without obstruction.
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Folding In and Retracting the Platform Protect your hands with gloves. Grasp the platform edge with both hands to fold back the platform. Pull the folding part of the platform with both hands to fold it back. ...
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Operation Using Two-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
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Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has almost reached the vertical position. The platform is lowered slightly and then tilts via the guide pulley almost to the vertical position.
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Use both hands to push the platform against the guide pul- ley. Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously up- ward and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the transport position. Close the platform interlock (if present).
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Operation Using One-hand Control 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 28 Rotary switch: open/close 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (27) downward and hold it in this po- sition until the platform has reached the vertical position. The platform is lowered slightly and then tilts via the guide pulley almost to the vertical position.
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Operation Using Two-hand Control B L M 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 29 Rotary switch: additional pushbutton 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation”...
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Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switches (27) and (29) simultaneously downward and hold them in this position until the platform has made contact with the ground. Protect your hands with gloves. ...
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Operation Using One-hand Control B L M 26 (optional): 26 Optional: key control, rotary switch, emergency-off pushbutton, E30 key 27 Rotary switch: lift/lower 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Turn the rotary switch (27) upward and hold it in this posi- tion until the platform is adjusted flush to the ground. Protect your hands with gloves. ...
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Operation F 600 L 27 Pushbutton: lower 28 Pushbutton: lift 32 Locking lug 39 Operating panel DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Press the pushbutton (27) and hold. Protect your hands with gloves. Pull the handle with both hands to unfold the folding part of the platform. Lifting the Platform ...
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Operation Using One-hand Control 54 Toggle switch DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur. Before operating the tail lift, read chapter “General Opera- tion”...
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Folding Out the Platform Loosen the platform interlock (if present). Press the toggle switch (54) downward and hold it in this position until the torsion frame touches the ground. Protect your hands with gloves. Pull the handle with both hands to swivel the platform to the horizontal position.
Operation Using two Hand Cable Controls with three Pushbuttons, Each Hand cable control 1 Pushbutton: lift platform 43+42 Pushbutton: close platform Pushbutton: lower platform 43+44 Pushbutton: open platform Hand cable control 2 Pushbutton: lift platform 46+45 Pushbutton: fold in link bridge Pushbutton: lower platform 46+47 Pushbutton: fold out link bridge Note:...
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Hand cable control 1 Hand cable control 2 (Models used until May 2019) (Models used until May 2019) Pushbutton: lift platform Hand cable control 2 43+42 Pushbutton: close platform Pushbutton: lift platform Pushbutton: lower platform 46+45 Pushbutton: fold in link bridge 43+44 Pushbutton: open platform Pushbutton: lower platform 46+47 Pushbutton: fold out link bridge...
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DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur . Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
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DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! Failure to observe the instructions below when operating the column lift may result in persons or objects falling off the plat- form, causing serious injuries or damage to property. Prior to lifting or lowering the platform always set upright the two safety railings.
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Opening the Platform Press the pushbutton (43) on the hand cable control 1 and hold it in this position. Briefly after this press and hold the pushbutton (44) on the same hand cable control. Hold both pushbuttons in this position until the platform is horizontal. Note: When loading the platform, you can simply compensate for any height differences by using the "open"...
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Folding In the Link Bridge Press the pushbutton (46) on the hand cable control 2 and hold it in this position. Briefly after this press and hold the pushbutton (45) on the same hand cable control. Hold both pushbuttons in this position until the link bridge has reached the required position.
Optional Operating Method: Foot Control A B C E F G K L M Platform with 2 foot controls Platform with 3 foot controls (standard control) (control unit with basic board) 40 Foot control 42 Additional foot control (at platform rim) (at platform rim) 41 Foot control 43 Foot control: lift...
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Platform with 3 Foot Controls Step on the foot control (44) and on the additional foot control (42). The platform is lowered and automatically adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform Platform with 2 Foot Controls Step on the foot control (41) and keep it in this position. ...
Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable A B C E F G K L M Control with two Pushbuttons 42 Pushbutton: lift 43 Pushbutton: lower DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information" are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur . Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
Bringing Down the Platform Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the platform is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the platform has reached the loading position.
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Hand Cable Control with three Pushbuttons (Models used until May 2019) 42 Pushbutton: lift 43 Pushbutton: tilt 44 Pushbutton: lower DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information" are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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Operator positions for hand cable control 250 mm Bringing Down the Platform Press the pushbutton (44) and keep it pressed until the platform is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground.
Optional Operating Method: Hand Cable Control with four Pushbuttons for MBB C 750 SX 42 Pushbutton: lift 43 Pushbutton: lower 44 Pushbutton: lift scissors 45 Pushbutton: lower scissors DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information" are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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DANGER! Crushing hazard due to wrong operator position! If the operator does not stand in the correct position when moving the platform via the hand cable control, personal in- jury and material damage may occur . Make sure to stand in the correct position (see the picture below) when operating the platform with the hand cable control.
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Bringing Down the Platform Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the platform is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the platform has reached the loading position.
Optional Operating Method: Wireless A C F G K L Remote Control Unit (Standard) 40 Slide switch: On/Off 41 Pushbutton: open 42 Pushbutton: lower 43 Pushbutton: lift BATTERY POWER 44 Pushbutton: close 45 Pushbutton: special function DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information"...
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Lowering the Platform Press the pushbutton (42) and keep it pressed until the plat- form is adjusted flush to the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform Press the pushbutton (43) and keep it pressed until the plat- form has reached the loading position.
Special Operating Elements A C E K L 27 Pushbutton: lift/close 28 Pushbutton: lower/open 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 32 Pushbutton: close/open 29 additional pushbutton (optional) DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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Lowering the Platform Press the pushbuttons (28) and optionally (29) simultane- ously and hold them in this position until the platform has made contact with the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform ...
Special Operating Elements 27 Pushbutton: lift/close 29 Pushbutton: additional pushbutton 28 Pushbutton: lower/open 30 Pushbutton: extend 32 Pushbutton: close/open 31 Pushbutton: retract 29 additional pushbutton (optional) DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur.
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Lifting the Platform Press the pushbuttons (27) and optionally (29) simultane- ously and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the vehicle loading floor height. The platform tilts to the horizontal or preset position before it is lifted. Setting the Platform to its Horizontal Position ...
Press the pushbutton (31) and hold it in this position until the platform is completely retracted. Make sure that the platform can be retracted without obstruction. Press the pushbuttons (27) and optionally (29) simultane- ously and hold them in this position until the platform has reached the vibration safeguard.
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Lowering the Platform Press the pushbuttons (28) and (29) simultaneously and hold them in this position until the platform has made con- tact with the ground. After the platform has touched the ground it tilts and adjusts to the ground. Lifting the Platform ...
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Special Operating Elements for Hydraulic Stabilizer All Models Feet 54 Toggle switch DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter “General Operation” are not ob- served during operation of the tail lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur. ...
Programming a Key Code Note: This function is not included in the standard product range and must be ordered separately. You can switch on the tail lift by a key code. The factory set- ting is: Key (Combination) to be Pressed lift close lift...
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Clearing the Service Counter (Maintenance Counter) After 5000 cycles (lifts) the tail lift should be serviced. The con- trol box will flash for 2 seconds with high frequency after switch- on to indicate that this limit value is reached. Proceed as de- scribed below to clear the service counter after this.
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Error Recognition by Using the 7-Segment Display This function is only available with MBB Control. Status indication (7 segments, static, System LED flashing green (2 Hz) Status Description Status System switched on and all right, control box switched off Status System switched on and all right, control box switched on Error indication (7 segments, flashing (0.5 Hz), System LED flashing red (2 Hz)
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Error indication (7 segments, flashing (0.5 Hz), System LED flashing red (2 Hz) Status Description Action for error reset Error On lift arms switch (B13): On signal although tail lift is closed -> Short-circuit on B13 With MBB Control Eco ->...
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Valve coil monitoring (not available for all models) Status Description Action for error reset Error While lifting the platform, the "motor re- lay coil resistance" error was detected. Error Automatic error reset as soon as Not used or reserved correct values are reached Error While opening the platform, the “valve coil resistance open S3_S4“...
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Service functions (not available for all models) Status Description Action for disabling Error Automatic error reset as soon as No voltage across J1/2 -> check fuse voltage is present across J1/2. Error Emergency program, sensor system being bridged. Re-enable by pressing Switch off/on control box and holding “Open“...
Service and Maintenance DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! If the instructions in chapter "General Information" are not ob- served during maintenance or service of the tail lift or column lift, personal injuries and material damage can occur. Before working on the tail lift or column lift, read chapter “General Operation”...
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Activity For retractable tail lifts: Cleaning and lubri- cating guide rails If unused for more than 3 months: Moving (open, lower, lift, close) tail lift several times Maintenance Intervals Activity Checking the function and presence of the safety and warning devices Cleaning the tail lift Checking the battery Checking the bolts and nuts for tight seat...
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Maintenance Intervals DANGER! Risk of accidents and injury! When executing any maintenance or service work under the platform of the column lift, there is a risk of personal injury or property damage if the platform is not secured properly. Always secure the platform slide or platform against mov- ing downwards.
Maintenance Before Starting All Models Checking the Safety and Warning Devices The safety devices of the tail lifts comply with the respective current version of the valid regulations. Before starting to drive, check whether all safety and warn- ing devices are operational. ...
Maintenance Depending on Usage Frequency All Models Cleaning the Tail Lift CAUTION! Damage to paint! If you clean the tail lift using a pressure washer, damage to the paint may occur up to six weeks after painting. Cleaning the tail lift with a pressure washer should not be done earlier than six weeks after painting.
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Applying Wax Spray to the PC Board All Models To protect the contacts against corrosion. Depending on the weather conditions and especially after exposure to salt water spray, apply wax spray to the PC board and the connector plugs. Greasing and Lubricating ...
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Standard Models (Upright Platform) A B C E 44 Conical lubricating heads (grease nipples) 45 Roll-off protection bearings To grease and lubricate: Clean the conical lubricating heads. Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
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Retractable Models 44 Conical lubricating head 45 Roll-off protection bearings and joint of folding platform 46 Sliding consoles in the guide rails (nozzle lubrication) To grease and lubricate: Clean the conical lubricating heads. Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
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Foldable Models K L M 44 Conical lubricating head 45 Roll-off protection bearings and joint of folding platform 46 Bearings at the guide rails To grease and lubricate: Clean the conical lubricating heads (44). Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
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Column Lifts 44 conical lubricating head 45 roll-off protection bearings 47 Sliding surface of the slider To grease and lubricate: Clean the conical lubricating heads (44). Use a grease gun to press grease into the conical lubricat- ing heads (44) until the bearing is filled (see chapter “Lubri- cants and Operating Media”...
Monthly Maintenance Checking the Oil Level Standard Tail Lifts A B C Retractable Models...
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Foldable Models K L M 2 Hydraulic unit on support tube Slide-in Unit: To check the oil level: Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground. If required, retract all stabilizer feet. Open the right cover of the support tube. ...
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Box-type, Universal To check the oil level: or Reversible Unit: Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground. If required, retract all stabilizer feet. Remove the cover from the unit. Using the indicator at the oil reservoir or the dip stick, check whether the indication is within the prescribed marked range.
Quarterly or Semi-annual Maintenance Lubricating the Low-maintenance Bearings All Models Clean the low-maintenance bearings and, if required, the guide rails. Grease the low-maintenance bearings and, if required, the guide rails with lubricant grease. Note: If you use the tail lift quite frequently, the low-maintenance bearings and, if required, the guide rails must be greased more frequently than once a year.
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To change the hydraulic oil: Lower the tail lift so that the platform touches the ground (see chapter “Operating Elements” from p. 42). For the slide-in unit: Draw out the hydraulic unit so that the valve block (51) is positioned outside the block (see chapter “Checking the Oil Level”...
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Changing the Hydraulic Oil CAUTION! Risk of injury or material damage through waste oil! If you do not change the oil in the hydraulic unit once a year, condensation water could accumulate, especially at tempera- tures below the freezing point. This disturbs the function of the column lift.
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To change the hydraulic oil: Close the platform with the link bridge folded in; as a result the entire hydraulic oil will flow into the hydraulic oil reser- voir (see chapter “Operating Elements” from p. 42). Remove the breather filter (50). ...
Checks With every tail lift a test data booklet is provided. According to this test data booklet the following checks must be performed by a specialist of your contractor repair shop: • Check after installation, confirming the satisfactory commis- sioning in writing in the test data booklet. •...
Eliminating Faults All Models Faults may occur even in the best maintained and serviced tail lift. The following description of possible faults will enable you to recognize faults quickly and eliminate them saving time and costs. Principally, troubleshooting and the elimination of faults should be done in the contractor repair shops.
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WARNING! Risk of burns in case of short-circuits! Serious burns can occur in case of a short-circuit of the high- power batteries. Before starting any work at the electric system, discon- nect the battery main switch or disconnect the negative lead from the battery.
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Open (Platform opens to the horizontal operating position – this position is stored and moved to after the ground adjustment during lifting) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check ac- No signal at output J 1/3 Platform does not open with cording to circuit diagram motor Motor contactor defective...
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Fold out (model MBB R 1500 SH – R 2000 LH) Fault Possible cause Remedy Solenoid valves S 7 and S 8 Clean or replace leaking Solenoid valve S 12 does not Clean or replace Platform does not unfold, open motor is running Valve S 10 does not open Clean or replace...
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Lower Fault Possible cause Remedy Flow valve R 1 or R 2 at lift Clean or replace cylinder stuck or defective Platform does not come down or too slowly, but open- Seating too tight Grease all seating points ing operation works Change oil, use oil grade as Hydraulic oil too thick recommended...
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Ground adjustment (platform tilts) Fault Possible cause Remedy Emergency actuation: Actuate "Open" (28) pushbutton and additional pushbutton (29) on lateral control element until platform tilts Adjust lift arms switch b13 so Lift arms switch b13 misad- that the platform tilts after justed or defective touching the ground Check at connection bl (signal)
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Lift platform off the ground (platform tilts into the horizontal operating position that was stored when it was opened) Fault Possible cause Remedy The foot controls were actuated Release both foot controls, wait too fast (shorter than 1 s) or too a few seconds, and repeat pro- slow (longer than 3 s) after each cedure...
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Lift (platform moves up to loading edge) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts Rotary switches, pushbuttons, in operating element according or toggle switches defective to circuit diagram, use ground connection JK at PC board Platform does not lift up Check PC board according to PC board does not deliver out- circuit diagram at plug J 1/3...
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Retract Fault Possible cause Remedy Solenoid valves S 7 and S 8 Clean or replace leaking Solenoid valve S 7 does not Clean or replace open Platform does not re- tract, motor is running Solenoid valve S 11 does not Clean or replace open Piston seal in guide cylinder...
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Troubleshooting Tables Before switching on Fault Possible cause Remedy Optical indication in driver's cab flashes Tilt sensor b15 defective Replace tilt sensor b15 rapidly Switching on (LED on PC board flashes with the same rate as the turn signal) Fault Possible cause Remedy Lift arms switch b13 defective...
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Lower Fault Possible cause Remedy Briefly press Lift pushbutton, Lift cylinder is stuck then press Lower pushbutton again Seating too tight Grease all seating points Platform does not lower, but can be opened Output J4/15 or J42/81 does not Use test lamp to check according deliver output signal to circuit diagram Motor contactor -K2 or relay -K7...
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Lift platform off the ground (platform tilts into the horizontal operating position that was stored when it was opened) Fault Possible cause Remedy The foot controls were actu- Release both foot controls, ated too fast (shorter than wait a few seconds, and re- 1 s) or too slow (longer than peat procedure 3 s) after each other...
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Close (platform closes) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check con- Rotary switches, pushbut- tacts in operating element ac- tons, or toggle switches de- cording to circuit diagram, fective use ground connection JK at PC board Platform does not close Use test lamp to check PC PC board does not deliver board according to circuit di-...
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Troubleshooting Tables Before switching on Fault Possible cause Remedy Optical indication in driver's cab flashes Tilt sensor b15 defective Replace tilt sensor b15 rapidly Switching on (LED on PC board flashes with the same rate as the turn signal) Fault Possible cause Remedy Fuses in unit e1 or e2 have...
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Lift (platform moves up to loading edge) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts in operating element according Pushbutton defective to circuit diagram, use ground connection JK at PC board Check PC board according to PC board does not deliver out- Platform does not lift up circuit diagram at plug J 1/3 put at J 1/3...
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Lower (platform moves down until reaching the ground) Fault Possible cause Remedy Use test lamp to check contacts in operating element according Pushbutton defective to circuit diagram, use ground Platform does not come connection JK at PC board down when operated PC board does not deliver out- Disconnect plug J 4, check ter- with hand cable control...
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Switch on Warnfix (Warnfix is automatically switched on when the platform is opened, left and right lights are switched in parallel) Fault Possible cause Remedy Short-circuit in lamp or cabling Repair short-circuit Warning light does not flash Lamp defective Replace Close (platform closes) Fault...
Technical Data Recommended Battery Capacity All Models Load weight [kg] Recommended battery capacity 12 V = 1 x 143 Ah up to 1250 24/12 V, 24 V = 2 x 12 V, 2 x 105 Ah 12 V = 1 x 180 Ah 1250 to 1750 24/12 V, 24 V = 2 x 12 V, 2 x 143 Ah over 1750 to 4000...
Load Diagrams The following tables show the maximum allowed weight of the payload (Q). The table applicable for your tail lift can also to be found on the lateral operating element. The payload (Q) comprises everything placed on the platform, e.
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a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1750 C 750 S 1000 1450 C 750 L 1300 1150 C 750 LX 1120 1650 C 750 SX C 1750 LD 1800 2400 C 750 SPL C 1750 SZD C 750 SPR PTC 750 S PTC 750 L PTC 750 LLW...
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a [mm] Q [kg] C 500 LG 1120 1800 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1000 C 500 VAN 1200 C 350 VAN C 500 VAN FL 1500 1120 1800 1800 a [mm] Q [kg] C 600 VAN 1120 1600 a [mm] Q [kg]...
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[mm] [kg] [mm] [kg] 1000 1500 1200 1250 R 1500 S R 1500 SK 1500 1000 R 750 L R 1500 S TRAIL 1120 1850 R 1500 S TRUCK 1800 2400 700 1000 MBB 2000 1650 R 2000 L R 1000 S 1150 R 2000 LK 1100...
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a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg] 1000 2000 1650 F 1000 SH 1000 F 2000 LH 1100 1300 F 1000 SX F 2000 LX 1500 1600 2400 2400 1500 1250 F 1500 LH 1000 F 1500 LX 1200 2400 a [mm] Q [kg] a [mm] Q [kg]...
Lubricants and Operating Media Recommended Hydraulic Oil Grades • Shell Tellus S2 V 15 Operation temperature: -20 °C to 60 °C • Aero Shell Fluid 41 Operation temperature: -54 °C to 90 °C "Cold climate" option • Aero Shell Fluid 41 and low temperature gaskets against vit- rification of sealing material Operation temperature: up to -54 °C Environment-friendly Oils...
Available Accessories The available accessories are listed in the spare parts catalog of your contractor repair shop. The list of repair shops shows you the nearest repair shop and provides further contact infor- mation.
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