WALTCO FM Series, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...acity Rail Liftgates Last Change s Date Page s Description 1 2021 Released For Production Waltco Lift Corp Waltco Lift Corp Corporate Office United States Canada 1777 Miller Pkwy 90 North Queen St Str...

Page 2: ...of this manual and all warnings and operation decals before operating and or performing maintenance on this liftgate Introduction 3 Safety Information 4 Warranty 6 Liftgate Terminology 7 Basic Mountin...

Page 3: ...tgate can cause an undesirable and dangerous condition OWNER S MANUAL The Waltco Owner s Manual is intended to act as a guide for operation and routine maintenance but is no way intended to encourage...

Page 4: ...ary safety precautions including using respiratory protection and other pertinent personal protective gear when welding harmful materials All protective covers guards and safety devices must be in pla...

Page 5: ...tform Retaining Bar should be lowered into H Frame Storage Plate when in transit Inspect Roller Chains every 3 three months or 750 cycles whichever comes first Roller Chains must be measured and check...

Page 6: ...e number of hours and labor rate Replacement warranty parts can be obtained by contacting Waltco s Parts Department Parts must be returned for inspection when requested Exclusions Waltco s warranty do...

Page 7: ...rusion 9 Switch Assembly 16 Storage Latch 3 Crossbeam Box Housing 10 Pump Unit 17 Platform Latch 4 Door Assembly 11 Lift Cylinder 18 Gas Shock not shown 5 Platform Assembly 12 Lock Valve 19 Header Lig...

Page 8: ...8 Chapter 2 Liftgate Terminology EXPLANATION OF SERIAL NUMBER TAG MODEL NAME DESCRIPTION CAPACITY FM1000 Final Mile Lift 1000 lbs FM1650 Final Mile Lift 1650 lbs...

Page 9: ...N PLATORM Manual Close Pull upward locking handle on control side to UNLOCKED postion as shown Hold locking handle Use left hand to open the platform by grabing the end of platform Never force platfor...

Page 10: ...ing handle in the UNLOCKED position while holding the locking handle Lift close the platform with your left hand by grabbing the end of the platform side bar Keep hands away from pinch points Release...

Page 11: ...o truck as possible Never operate fork lift trucks on or over any part of liftgate This unit is intended for loading and unloading of cargo only Do not use for anything but its intended use POWER OFF...

Page 12: ...wer platform to ground Remove access door from crossbeam box Adjust platform so it is level with top of crossbeam box Never adjust platform to travel more than 1 4 above the crossbeam box Never adjust...

Page 13: ...HECK AND FILL HYDRAULIC RESERVOIR Lower platform to ground and remove access door Remove breather and fill reservoir with hydraulic fluid until 1 2 from top See recommended fluids below Cycle liftgate...

Page 14: ...at approximately six 6 inches per second Bed height inches Lowering Time seconds 6 This liftgate must have correct pressure compensative flow valve installed INSPECT DECALS AND LUBRICATE LIFTGATE Insp...

Page 15: ...r side of vehicle Locate one on either side of platform 3 Access Door Decal 2 75089282 Locate one on chain anchor bracket Locate one on back of crossbeam box 4 Cab Shut off Decal 1 75089267 Locate nex...

Page 16: ...beam box rails runner assemblies with oil Monthly Cycles Light Duty Medium Duty Heavy Duty 250 45 30 21 250 350 30 21 14 Lubricate latch inside rails crossbeam box and platform hinges with machine oil...

Page 17: ...17 Chapter 7 SCHEMATICS ELECTRICAL HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC LIGHTING WIRING SCHEMATIC...

Page 18: ...er units the Specification Tag is located on the side or bottom of the platform 2 MODEL NUMBER Or capacity 3 PLATFORM SIZE THEN INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION 4 PART NUMBERS 5 DESCRIPTION 6 QUANTIT...

Page 19: ...d on the vehicle and an OWNER S MANUAL in the vehicle at all times as a guide for proper operation and maintenance Additional WARNING DECALS OPERATION DECALS and OWNER S MANUALS can be obtained from W...

Page 20: ...is liftgate could result in severe personal injury or death Read and understand the contents of this manual and all warning and operation decals before operating and or performing maintenance on this...