Dhollandia DH-R Series, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...es OPERATION MANUAL Read the manual in its entirety before operating the liftgate Keep this manual in the vehicle cab as reference for the driver and liftgate operator Manufacturer DHOLLANDIA US L L C...

Page 2: ...Recommended daily pre trip inspection 19 7 7 Importance of preventative maintenance 21 8 LOAD CHARTS AND CORRECT LOADING PROCEDURES 22 9 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES 25 9 1 Platfo...

Page 3: ...f not avoided could result in minor or moderate injury black letters on yellow background NOTICE is used to address practices not related to physical injury white letters on blue background SAFETY INS...

Page 4: ...njury death or property damage that results from use of aftermarket or non OEM replacement parts for service or repair of the liftgate DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any personal injury death or p...

Page 5: ...ith the operator instructions and safety instructions described in this manual WARNING Improper use of the liftgate will put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury and d...

Page 6: ...lift cylinder and parallel arms On the platform On the pump unit 6 DESCRIPTIONAND LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY DHOLLANDIA liftgates are developed and manufactured using state of the art technology high qualit...

Page 7: ...on the rear post of the body 9 Bumper bar under run protection device certified conformance to CE legislation 10 Center point of maximum load point up to which the maximum rated capacity of the liftga...

Page 8: ...7 DHOLLANDIA 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 3a 3b 10 11 12 13 13a 13b 13c 9...

Page 9: ...liftgate if it is covered with snow mud dirt debris liquids or other substances o DO NOT run on the platform Tripping and falling can result in serious bodily injury and death To prevent injury by tr...

Page 10: ...ilure to abide by these instructions can result in serious bodily injury or death to the operator or bystanders To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury or death which may result from other vehicle...

Page 11: ...ge 19 onwards Read and comply with all warning decals pictograms and instructions affixed to the liftgate Failure to abide by warnings and instructions may result in serious bodily injury or death The...

Page 12: ...he load slowly while checking the outboard platform edges The load must ALWAYS be secured when raising or lowering on the liftgate to prevent it from shifting position and rolling off the platform edg...

Page 13: ...use of warning cones to clearly identify to drivers that the liftgate is being operated When the liftgate is operated near vehicular traffic wear working clothes in high visibility colors and a retro...

Page 14: ...T allow any person to stand near the liftgate and its platform Ensure at all times that nobody stands under or within reach of the moving platform and its load WARNING Lowering an empty or fully loade...

Page 15: ...and the rear frame of the vehicle body with his head upper body or limbs protruding body parts may be hit crushed or sheared by the closing platform This will cause serious bodily injury or death Ther...

Page 16: ...tch control or side mounted external control box is the safest position from where the operator can LOWER and unfold the platform into the work position LIFT and LOWER the platform to load and unload...

Page 17: ...behind the load Doing so puts the operator at risk of being pushed off the platform or being crushed between the moving load and the rear frame of the vehicle body resulting in serious bodily injury...

Page 18: ...ls 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 natio...

Page 19: ...tgate into a loading dock ALWAYS make sure there is sufficient ground clearance between the lowest part of the liftgate and the ground ALWAYS reverse slowly and avoid hard dock impact on the liftgate...

Page 20: ...sure all pivot pins and retainer bolts are properly locked and secured Visually inspect the general condition of the platform Look for cracks or deformation in the material and welds If so equipped ma...

Page 21: ...with an unloaded platform several times with all available control units Use the operation manual for guidance Make sure all movements occur smoothly and quietly without jerking motion or unusual noi...

Page 22: ...eans of the regular controls Note examples of additional means are additional securing of the platform lock if available or securing the platform by means of ratchet straps hoists etc To re open the l...

Page 23: ...load of the liftgate marked on the platform surface the load stands mid point between the lift arms and is at equal distance from both platform sides WARNING Overloading and improper loading and unlo...

Page 24: ...of the liftgate Pay attention to avoid concealed overload situations as shown in examples below Serious bodily injury or death may result from failure to abide by these warnings XXXX NEVER let the lo...

Page 25: ...g a forklift onto the platform can cause severe structural damage potentially invisible to the operator at first glance Further use of an overloaded or damaged platform can put the operator and bystan...

Page 26: ...ift the platform off the ground it will first tilt up from its declined position at the ground to the horizontal position then continue a level ride to the vehicle floor WARNING It is important for bo...

Page 27: ...r information or contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor See page 3 for contact info 1 Toggle switch controls operating the functions LOWER LIFT Operation E0832 B Mounted on rear frame of vehicle...

Page 28: ...injury to the operator or any bystanders the auxiliary controls must only be used from a safe operator position on or beside the platform conforming with the safety precautions described in section 7...

Page 29: ...ow If equipped with option OAE503 1 Push button to switch liftgate power ON indicator light on Push button to switch liftgate power OFF indicator light off If equipped with option OAE510 15 Toggle to...

Page 30: ...cabin switch Observe all safety instructions and open the platform lock if so equipped LOWER the platform to the ground The platform opener will rotate the platform to almost vertical position to make...

Page 31: ...lifting or lowering loads make sure the loads are secured on the platform surface Deploy the platform cart stops if so equipped lower loads on a pallet jack down on the platform surface or immobilise...

Page 32: ...osition while you LIFT the platform Switch off the electrical power to the liftgate by means of the cabin switch At any time during the operation release the activated button s to stop the platform fr...

Page 33: ...o the platform surface DHOLLANDIA offers various cart stop options delivered to customer specification Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor for more information prior to ordering your liftgate...

Page 34: ...n the load is passed over it CLOSE Kick the lever into position 1 Step on the cart stop flap OAP100 VA Vertical cart stops operated by springs Cart stop flap opens to 90 OPEN MANUAL MODE Kick the leve...

Page 35: ...ly replaced Get free replacement decals from DHOLLANDIA Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor See page 3 for contact info The operator should comply with all affixed safety and instructions dec...

Page 36: ...35 DHOLLANDIA EF0583 DHR EN EF0565 EN EF0618 EN EF0580 EN CAP serial nr EF0585 US EF0563 EN...

Page 37: ...ED AND AFFIXED IN AREAS OTHER THAN THE REAR OF THE VEHICLE A Cabin switch in driver s cabin to switch electrical power to liftgate on off if so equipped B For circuit breaker in liftgate battery compa...

Page 38: ...e condition exists or unusual noises or movements are noticed DO NOT use the liftgate and affix the WARNING LIFTGATE OUT OF SERVICE DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE sign provided with the liftgate on a posit...

Page 39: ...ripping hazard Hazard caused by tilting objects Hazard of falling from heights MANDATORY ACTION signs Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor Consult the DHOLLANDIA website Download from DHOLLAND...

Page 40: ...ovision lever valve creating an emergency exit Unlock Disengage the mechanical locking system Lock Engage the mechanical locking system Switch ON the electrical power Switch ON the electrical power to...

Page 41: ...found in the annex after this page All maintenance and repair work should be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents and using only authorized OEM DHOLLANDIA replacement parts Consult the se...

Page 42: ...nal control box cover installation to vehicle body Condition fastening to the vehicle body undamaged 180 days Main battery disconnect switch in control box dashboard switch in truck cabin Condition op...

Page 43: ...control box Condition all connections secured dry and corrosion free Yearly Connections in pump unit electric connection board Condition all connections tight dry and corrosion free 180 days Limit swi...

Page 44: ...n material or welds sufficient bolts as per installation instructions tightened conform required torque values 180 days 9 Platform OK Corrected Platform construction Condition undamaged no deformation...

Page 45: ...e play Verify correct auto tilt function at ground level if applicable 90 days Dynamic weight test at 100 of the maximum rated lift capacity Place the platform at rest on the ground Put a load equal t...

Page 46: ...or preventive maintenance and repair US en 2020 01 page 5 5 13 Test and inspection results The liftgate has been serviced repaired inspected The liftgate is safe and suitable for further use The liftg...