Anthony Liftgates AC-1600, Maintenance Manual

2.4  Welding or Grinding Galvanized or Stainless 

Steel Material

2.4.1  Galvanized Metal

CAUTION

Follow all OSHA and other workplace safety standards 

when welding galvanized steel, which creates zinc 

oxide fumes. Always grind the coating off in the area to 

be welded and provide adequate ventilation to avoid 

breathing the fumes.
Always wear proper breathing protection when grinding 

or welding. Use ventilation or vacuum systems to 

remove any contaminated air from the work area.
Metal Fume Fever:
     When zinc vapor mixes with the oxygen in the air, 

it reacts instantly to become zinc oxide, which is 

non-toxic and non-carcinogenic. 

     Zinc oxide that is inhaled is absorbed and eliminated 

by the body without complications or chronic 

effects. 

     Exposure to zinc oxide fumes causes a flu-like 

illness called metal fume fever. 

     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 full recovery occurs within 48 hours.

2.4.2  Stainless Steel

Follow all OSHA and other workplace safety standards 

when welding stainless steel, which creates hexavalent 

chromium fumes that can irritate the nose, throat, and 

lungs.  
Repeated or prolonged exposure can damage the 

mucous membranes of the nasal passages and result 

in ulcers. In severe cases, exposure causes perforation 

of the septum (the wall separating the nasal passages). 
Always wear proper breathing protection when grinding 

or welding. Use ventilation or vacuum systems to 

remove any contaminated air from the work area.

3.  Nomenclature

3.1  Liftgate Nomenclature

Pump Box

Mounting

Plate

Tubular Bumper

Attachment Brackets

Tubular Bumper

Attachment (optional)

Informational

Packet

Lift Frame

Adapter Frame

Tube

Transport

Latch Pin

Radius Arm

860

Platform