Palfinger MiniFix, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...90703 Tel 888 774 5844 Fax 562 924 8318 PALFINGER Liftgates LLC 572 Whitehead Road Trenton NJ 08619 Tel 609 587 4200 Fax 609 587 4201 Visit our website at www palfinger com for up to date information and notifications If you received this product with damaged or missing parts Please contact PALFINGER Liftgates at 888 774 5844 ...

Page 2: ...ion by Wireless hand Held Remote optional 13 5 5 Cart Stops 13 6 Preventive Maintenance and Quick Check 14 6 1 Maintenance and Care 14 6 2 Lubrication 15 6 2 1 Lubrication Plan 15 6 2 2 Checking and Changing the Oil 16 6 2 3 Recommended Hydraulic Fluids 16 6 3 Quick Check List 17 7 Troubleshooting 18 7 1 Basic Function Check 18 7 1 1 LIFTGATE is competely DEAD No Clicking or Movement at all 18 7 1...

Page 3: ...1 MiniFix General Overview 6 Figure 2 Center Point of Load 9 Figure 3 Load Diagram MiniFix 11 9 Figure 4 3 Button Side Control 10 Figure 5 Lube Points 15 Figure 6 Power Pack Simplified View 16 Figure 7 Main Wiring 24 Figure 8 Electrical Schematic 25 Figure 9 Connector Overview 26 Figure 10 Hydraulic Schematic 27 List of Tables Table 1 Maintenance Schedule 14 Table 2 Recommended Hydraulic Fluids 16...

Page 4: ...ifting actions are carried out by one hydraulic lift cylinder mounted to the lift arm The hydraulic tilt cylinder under the platform is controlling the tilting action This enables the platform to maintain its position throughout the lift mode regardless of the terrain The hydraulic cylinders are equipped with solenoid operated valves located at the port of each cylinder This prevents the platform ...

Page 5: ...ad positioning for that specific unit IMPORTANT NOTICE Before the operator uses the liftgate they should be thoroughly familiar with the lift s functions and usage according to the following 1 Improper operation of this lift can result in serious personal injury Do not operate unless you have been properly instructed have read and are familiar with the operation instructions If you do not have a c...

Page 6: ...failure would endanger you The lift is not equipped with a back up system to prevent falling cargo in the event of a failure The maximum loads must be observed and followed IMPROPER USE It is not permitted to use the tail lift As an elevating work platform To push loads To carry people Only the operator may travel on the platform To clear snow Please read through the operational and technical desc...

Page 7: ...ld result in death or serious injury CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury In this manual we use it to alert you to potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTICE without the safety a...

Page 8: ...signed for use in conjunction with the MiniFix series liftgate only which is designed for different capacities You have different options to determine the type of your Liftgate 1 Refer to the serial number tag on the Liftgate Driver Side on Top of Mount Frame 2 Ask your employer or lessor 3 Call your PALFINGER Liftgates Authorized Service Center for assistance 4 Call PALFINGER Liftgates for assist...

Page 9: ...Revision 1 1 6 3 Basic Parts in Detail 3 1 General View of Liftgate Figure 1 MiniFix General Overview Cen of m B16 Sensor Center of gravity of maximum load Main Frame ...

Page 10: ...for lift arm 2 wire P 1404 177 6 Sensor B16 for platform 3 wire P 1404 176 7 2 foot control button with harness P 1404 178 8 Cable for solenoid valve P 67254198 9 PC board earlier style P 1407 378 10 Foot control button P 1405 256 11 Contact block for tilt function P 67487729 12 Button with cap P 67476085 13 Plate operation P 2005 348 14 Contact block for lift function P 67487710 ...

Page 11: ...nsor B13 for lift arm 3 wire P 1332 476 14 Sensor B16 for platform 4 wire P 2015 796 15 Cable for solenoid valve P 67254198 16 Cable for platform P 2008 918 17 Cable VDHH P 2007 050 18 Cable no 9 P 2007 490 19 Cable for control box P 2020 049 21 Clamp for cover P 2010 169 22 Foot control with 2 wire P 1330 945 23 Foot control button P 1405 256 24 PC Board K plus P 2015 340 ...

Page 12: ...oad The point of maximum load is rated at a defined distance The center point of maximum load is at 24 from start of Truck Body as shown in Figure 2 Figure 2 Center Point of Load By increasing this distance the maximum load of the lift gate is decreasing The maximum loads must be observed and followed An overview about the rating depending on the distance from the end of the platform is shown in t...

Page 13: ...on Side Control 1 TILT DOWN TO LEVEL Push button 1 until the platform is leveled down into an horizontal position 2 LOWERING AND TILT DOWN AT GROUND To lower down the gate push button 2 After the platform reaches ground the tip will tilt down if the operator continues to push the button 3 LEVEL OUT AND LIFT FROM GROUND Operate push buttons 2 and 3 at the same time to level out the platform It will...

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Page 15: ...2 5 3 Operation by Foot Control optional DOWN Step on switch 1 and hold wait between one and three seconds before you step on switch 2 For auto tilt stay on the switches till platform starts tilting UP Step on switch 2 and hold wait between one and three seconds before you step on switch 1 The platform will tilt up to preset position before raising IF BOTH SWITCHES ARE NOT ACTIVATED WITHIN THREE S...

Page 16: ...ontrol will be deactivated 5 5 Cart Stops For the transportation of rolling containers without brakes the platform is equipped with roll stops e g cartstops The cartstops have a lid which opens by operating the lever by foot This lid fits for rolling containers with maximum roller diameter of 7 when the platform is positioned horizontally Cartstops only stop containers from falling down towards ti...

Page 17: ...ded bases for inspection and maintenance Depending on use Daily Monthly Quarterly cleaning x general lubrication of pins and bushings x oil level inspection x oil change x check hydraulic hoses and pipes for leaks x check controls and connections x check pins and pin retaining bolts x check batteries and connections x check warning labels and other safety equipment for effectiveness and visibility...

Page 18: ...ound level Use a good quality of hydraulic fluid ISO 32 Change oil at least once a year preferably in the fall before the weather gets cold The operation of the lift gate will accumulate condensation and some dirt which can interfere with the lift gate functions 6 2 1 Lubrication Plan All bearing points must be lubricated in accordiance with the maintenance intervals Figure 5 Lube Points The gate ...

Page 19: ...rvoir is empty fill it up with recommended hydraulic oil as shown on table 2 The oil level must be within the marked limits at the oil tank or dipstick see indication at oil tank or dipstick After filling the liftgate must be opened and the oil level topped up if necessary Figure 6 Power Pack Simplified View 6 2 3 Recommended Hydraulic Fluids TEMP RANGE BRAND 10 TO 150 F EXXON UNIVIS J26 MOBIL OIL...

Page 20: ...ork on any hydraulic components bleed the air out of the system by operating all functions several times 7 Check all electrical connections Clean and protect battery terminals and check for tightness 8 Inspect all the terminals on the solenoid operated valves at the port of the cylinder Lubricate the terminals for better protection from oxidation if needed 9 Grease all zerks on the lift gate and m...

Page 21: ...is a possibility of injury if somebody other than an authorized technician works on the electrical system Injuries are possible if short circuits are caused by tools on the main battery connections 7 1 Basic Function Check 7 1 1 LIFTGATE is competely DEAD No Clicking or Movement at all 1 Check the cab shut off switch Turn on cab switch located in the cab next to the steering wheel Location may var...

Page 22: ... the decal ATG BKR next to your breaker or on battery box lid 3 Are the vehicle batteries charged Check batteries and the truck charging system Start truck and run engine in fast idle for charging the batteries If liftgate starts working recharge batteries 4 Check the fuse in the power pack In the Hydraulic Power Unit next to the motor you will find 2 fuses Check for burned fuse and replace it wit...

Page 23: ...lug J 31 2 Short in control box wire remove plug J 30 After disconnecting plugs reboot board by unplugging J 1 for 5 seconds and plug it back 7 1 3 L E D s continue to stay on after switch is turned off Make sure platform is closed and stored vertically Adjust the B 16 switch Follow this instruction if B 16 IS NOT working a Unplug J 3 w l and f c J 41 B 13 B16 and J 31 Hand control jump J 11 4 to ...

Page 24: ...wn before it reaches the ground Adjust B 13 lift arm switch B 13 is not working unplug J 41 gate operates without sensor but looses auto tilt If gate is still not working take Truck to a repair station B 16 Sensor Make sure the wire is always parallel with top of the platform The B 13 switch is located on the curb side lift arm Set the switch in a horizontal level when the of platform is 10 off th...

Page 25: ... Replace 2 Clean or Replace Platform opens too slowly or does not open to horizontal position 1 Flow control valve R4 jam or defective 2 Electric motor malfunctioning 3 Control valve S5 or shuttle valve jams or defective 4 Hydraulic oil too thick 5 Bearings mechanical jamming 1 Clean or Replace 2 Check Collector and replace carbon brushes if necessary 3 Clean or Replace 4 Change oil as recommended...

Page 26: ...s defective 1 Clean or defective 2 Replace Platform tips further in lifting mode that presetted 1 Tilt angle sensor B16 is defective 2 Directional valve S5 jams or defective 1 Replace 2 Clean or Replace Platform does not lift even the hydraulic unit is running 1 Directional valve S5 jams or is defective 2 Solenoid valve S1 on lifting Cylinder is soiled or defective 3 Suction Filter on pump soiled ...

Page 27: ...attery Shown for heavy applications Only Liftgate Mount Frame Main Truck Batteries 2 Ga Liftgate Power Cable Ground To Ignition Switch Ground Aux Batteries if applicable Battery Isolator if applicable Circuit Breaker Main Disconnect if applicable Circuit Breaker Figure 7 Main Wiring FOLLOW DOTTED LINE IF ISOLATOR OR AUXILLIARY BATTERIES INSTALLED ...

Page 28: ... FOOT CONTROL 4 WIRE CABLE 2 GA CABLE 2 BLACK 4 BLACK 1 BLACK GREEN YELLOW LI Lift Up LO Lower Down OP Open Gate CL Close Gate CIRCUIT BOARD Legend gn green bl blue br brown wt white ye yellow bk black gy green yellow MBB Interlift 15939 Piuma Ave Cerritos CA 90803 Control Relay Figure 8 Electrical Schematic ...

Page 29: ...7 3 3 Connector Overview CIRCUIT BOARD POWER PACK B 13 LIFT ARM B 16 PLATFORM GROUND CONTROL PANEL CAB CUT OFF SWITCH FOOT CONTROL WARNING LIGHTS CYLINDERS LIFT 15 2 ea TILT 14 2ea Figure 9 Connector Overview 1 ea 1 ea ...

Page 30: ...tor located inside hose adaptor on lift cylinder R3 Flow Restrictor located inside hose adaptor on tilt cylinder S5 Shift Valve is activated on tilt up and lowering function R5 Restrictor Valve located in power pack Flow Divider is activated when fluid is going back into the power pack If Flow Divider is loose or hanging up the fluid is circulated back in to tank 3 3 Datum 01 08 08 Hydraulic Schem...

Page 31: ...wing information when making orders 1 Lliftgate model serial number 2 Designation and number of the spare part in accordance with the spare parts list 3 Designation and number marked on the individual component if available 8 2 Repairs Parts sent to PALFINGER Liftgates to repair must be accompanied by a letter in separate cover giving details and scope of the repairs required ...

Page 32: ...n filled out in full The parts that are sent back to PALFINGER Liftgates marked with serial number and address become PALFINGER Liftgates property if the warranty claim is accepted All warranty claims must be received within 30 days of repair or replacement Including the following information 1 Liftgate model 2 Liftgate serial number 3 Description of problem 4 Itemized bill of repair with break do...

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