LIFTGATOR VanGator, Assembly & Operators Manual

Page 1: ...300lbs Removable Liftgate Visit our website at www LiftGator com WARNING Read the entirety of this manual before using the LiftGator Failure to do so can result in serious injury or death SAVE THIS MANUAL For questions or replacement parts call 877 791 2332 ...

Page 2: ...Safety o General Safety Precautions and Warnings o LiftGator Safety Precautions Warnings General Operation o Pre Operation Safety Check o Product Installation and Removal o Lifting Operation Maintenance Procedures o Monthly 6 Month and 12 Month Procedures o Lubrication Instructions Troubleshooting ...

Page 3: ...ATOR System operation and assembly is at the USER s own risk LIFTGATOR accepts no liability for damage of property or persons caused by its products components accessories installation assembly instructions or otherwise LIFTGATOR accepts no responsibility for systems products or components provided by other manufacturers for use with or around the LIFTGATOR product For components other than LIFTGA...

Page 4: ...re responsible for proper installation operation and maintenance as specified in our manuals and for using the product in recommended applications and capacities You may be required to make the product or part to be covered by this warranty available to us and or returned to us for review and evaluation If apart is required to be sent back to LiftGator for replacement or repair the customer will p...

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Page 6: ... rust Check for damaged parts Before using the LiftGator thoroughly inspect all parts for damage wear alignments binding etc If any part is damaged discontinue use and seek assistance by a qualified technician Only identical replacement parts shall be used during service For parts and technical questions call LiftGator Any part that appears damaged should be repaired or replaced by a qualified tec...

Page 7: ... possible on the platform Never lift objects that are hanging off the side of the platform All unstable and rolling loads must be tied down before lifting and lowering with the LiftGator Before dismounting lower the platform to prevent likelihood of tip over during transportation Periodically clean all LiftGator parts of dirt and grime as well as lubricate necessary parts Keep hands and feet clear...

Page 8: ...tGator customer support LiftGator Installation Before installation of the LiftGator into the hitch receiver it must be in the correct configuration A skate must be fixed to the bottom of each stabilizer foot the kick flap tucked underneath the platform flap and the platform assembly folded and latched into the vertical position Watch video here for installation instructions Or visit our channel ht...

Page 9: ...ners off the skate s threaded studs and place them closely to the side 6 Rotate the stabilizer leg handle counterclockwise until the weight of the LiftGator is removed from the stabilizer 7 Pull the stabilizer leg pin and slide it back up into its housing and re pin it in the highest position the skate will fall from the stabilizer bottom 8 Continue to rotate the stabilizer handle counterclockwise...

Page 10: ...switch located behind the passenger side stabilizer leg housing position the platform as low as possible while still allowing room to remove the hitch pin and loosen the hitch quiet clamp 4 Loosen but do not fully remove the hitch quiet clamp nuts and slide it over the hitch for storage 5 Attach the skates to the underside of each stabilizer leg by poking the studs through the holes in the stabili...

Page 11: ...ator frame away from the vehicle by pushing on the lever 3 Once the lift is lowered you can open the van doors Once the doors are opened as wide as possible you can raise the LiftGator back up by lifting one of the uprights and pushing it back until it snaps back in to locked position 4 Before lowering the LiftGator each stabilizer leg with skates DETACHED must be deployed to the ground by pulling...

Page 12: ...argo bed and the vehicle license plate is clearly visible to a driver in the rear 11 Retract drop legs and secure them with pins 12 Use the hand cranks to raise the stabilizer legs Once the legs have been raised you can use the lever to lower the LiftGator in order to close the van doors Once the doors are closed lift the LiftGator back up in to position until it snaps back in to locked position L...

Page 13: ...lowered 7 Raise the platform until the kick flap is horizontal to the bed Rotate the platform flap over the platform center fold the platform center to the vertical position and press the platform towards the vehicle to securely latch the platform into position 8 Adjust the platform height using the platform switch until the kick flap is horizontal to the cargo bed and the vehicle license plate is...

Page 14: ...hat the platform auto latch secures the platform in a safe transport position 7 Check lubrication of all pulleys cables and winch refer to Lubrication Instructions 6 Month Procedures 1 Perform all Monthly Procedures 2 Check that all decals are in place and legible Call LiftGator for decal ordering instructions 3 Inspect Winch for wear and damage ...

Page 15: ...he LiftGator including Front Flap and Kick Flap pivoting hinges Pivot points between the two carries and platform center Entire length of both wire ropes white lithium grease o Run the LiftGator through a full cycle up and down while lubricating the wire rope as it cycles through the upper pulleys lower pulleys and winch clamp Upper pulleys lower pulleys and tensioner pulley pivot points ...

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Page 18: ...Page 18 Connection Points Check all electrical connection points if there is rust or corrosion DO NOT use the unit Please contact LiftGator Service for new parts Examples below ...