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1.  General Information

1.1  Introduction

Congratulations on selecting an Anthony Liftgates AC 

Conventional liftgate. 

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1.2  General Safety

WARNING

Read, Understand, and 

Follow the Manual

 

The success or failure of 

this liftgate to properly and efficiently operate depends 

on an ongoing preventative maintenance program. 

Failure to read, understand, and follow the maintenance 

instructions and safety recommendations in this manual 

can result in serious injury or death.
Also, read and understand the operating instructions in 

the separate Operation Manual before performing any 

maintenance.

1.3  State and Federal Regulations

1.3.1  Lighting

WARNING

If any lighting is installed or 

changed, it must not alter or 

prevent vehicle compliance with 

any existing State or Federal standards such as FMVSS 

108 – Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated 

Equipment.
1.3.2  Rear Impact Guards

WARNING

When stored in the transport 

position, this liftgate must provide 

protection against rear impact and 

comply with State and Federal standards in your area. 

Anthony Liftgates offers a bolt-on bumper, which meets 

the requirements of this standard.

1.4  If Maintenance Help is Required

1.4.1  Maintenance (Dealer)

For additional information on installation, refer to the 

website www.anthonyliftgates.com. To find the most current 

version of the reference material, choose LIFTGATES, 

CONVENTIONAL, AC.

If you have any doubts or questions about the safe 

installation of this liftgate, call us. Before doing so, have 

the serial number, model number, and lift capacity of your 

liftgate available.

Anthony Liftgates, Inc.  

1037 West Howard Street  

Pontiac, Illinois 61764  

(815) 842-3383 or 800-482-0003

1.4.2  Customer Service and Parts (End User)

For service or ordering replacement parts, contact an 

authorized dealer by going to www.anthonyliftgates.com 

and selecting the FIND A DEALER tab. Enter your zip code 

to find the nearest authorized service location.

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Being unaware of safety recommendations can 

lead to personal injury. The user must make sure 

all decals are attached to the liftgate and truck and 

are legible.

Summary of Contents for AC-1600

Page 1: ...Made in the USA AC AC 1600 AC 2000 AC 2500 Quality Reliability Customer Service MAINTENANCE MANUAL...

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Page 3: ...l Tank Safety 7 2 3 4 Cutting Torch Welding Safety 7 2 4 Welding or Grinding Galvanized or Stainless Steel Material 8 2 4 1 Galvanized Metal 8 2 4 2 Stainless Steel 8 3 Nomenclature 8 4 Maintenance 10...

Page 4: ...rovide protection against rear impact and comply with State and Federal standards in your area Anthony Liftgates offers a bolt on bumper which meets the requirements of this standard 1 4 If Maintenanc...

Page 5: ...be avoided by being alert and recognizing potentially hazardous situations The safety information in this manual serves as a basic guide in an attempt to prevent injury or death Anthony Liftgates can...

Page 6: ...t weld No smoking No open flame No alcohol No drugs 2 2 3 Hazard Avoidance Safety alert symbol Slipping injury Tripping injury Pinch point hazard Pinch hazard foot Dangerous fumes Adequate ventilation...

Page 7: ...arks and or component damage resulting in loss of vehicle control serious injury or even death CAUTION OEM OEM If replacement parts are necessary genuine factory OEM replacement parts must be used to...

Page 8: ...Symptoms include headache fever chills muscle aches nausea vomiting weakness and tiredness There are no long term health effects Metal fume fever typically begins about four hours after exposure and f...

Page 9: ...r Cap Reservoir 10 Amp In Line Fuse BLACK wire WHITE wire GREEN wire Power Cord w 200 Amp Fuse 3 3 Power Down Power Unit Nomenclature 370 Power Cord w 200 Amp Fuse Hydraulic Cylinder Control Switch El...

Page 10: ...o possible compatibility problems Use the appropriate viscosity of fluid based on the surrounding climate conditions Viscosity is important because the pump will not cause a temperature increase to th...

Page 11: ...Bolt the new fuse to the cable lugs using the bolts washers and lock washer as shown 6 Slide the heat shrink tube over the fuse hardware and lugs Using a heat gun apply heat evenly to shrink the tubi...

Page 12: ...ement part A 176315 7 Remove the valve cartridge from the pump body Replacement part A 130216 lowering valve or A 130215 raising valve 8 Clean the cartridge and blow it dry with compressed air not gre...

Page 13: ...ng device 12 Major seal damage will be apparent right away as the platform would begin to slowly lower and fluid will come out of the hose Less extensive damage may take longer to be seen Allow the pl...

Page 14: ...liftgate with load If liftgate performs well set pump pressure according to factory settings 858 857 7 6 Check the power down relief valve pressure in the same way as the power up by installing a T f...

Page 15: ...ut off switch to power unit To verify a faulty cable connect motor directly to a spare battery using the procedure in the Maintenance section Replacement part A 133604 Corroded or loose wire connectio...

Page 16: ...on ground check remove and clean valve cartridge using the procedure in section 4 9 Checking Valve Cartridge and Solenoid on page If plunger will not move freely replace Replacement part A 130216 Cyli...

Page 17: ...he cylinder repair is not practical Refer to section 4 12 Checking Cylinder Piston Seals on page Replacement part A 130113 Cylinder 3 or A 130114 Cylinder 4 Hydraulic pump is worn Replace power unit R...

Page 18: ...ly replace the valve 4 14 Checking Flow Control Valve on page Replacement part A 130102 Lowering valve power down models only Solenoid or cartridge may need cleaning or replacement Refer to section 4...

Page 19: ...cals 6 7 and 8 are attached to the lift arms and platform 892 A 150601 7 6 8 3 Make sure factory installed decals 9 10 11 and 12 are installed on and inside the power unit and on the adapter frame tub...

Page 20: ...ake sure the proper M A X I M U M CAPACITY decal is placed on the truck for the appropriate lifting capacity of the liftgate being installed Do not put a higher rated decal on a liftgate with a lower...

Page 21: ...10 A 131133 This hydraulic reservoir is filled with Kendall Glacial Blu hydraulic fluid Use ONLY the same or equivalent fluid A 131133 11 A 131001 attached to control cable 12 A 131125 attached only t...

Page 22: ...X 615 P O BOX 615 PONTIAC IL 61764 0615 PONTIAC IL 61764 0615 PH 815 842 3383 PH 815 842 3383 FAX 815 844 3612 FAX 815 844 3612 TOLL FREE 800 482 0003 TOLL FREE 800 482 0003 WWW ANTHONYLIFTGATES COM W...

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