AST, AST-L, and AST-PLUS Models
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Anthony Lifgtates, Inc.
800-482-0003
www.anthonyliftgates.com
7. To actuate the control valve, it’s necessary to connect
a 12 Volt slave battery to the motor start solenoid.
Connect the red jumper cable from a 12 Volt slave
battery to the positive (+) terminal of the motor start
solenoid. Connect the black (-) cable to a ground on
the pump box.
8. For gravity-down models, simply press and hold the
control switch in the DOWN position to release the
pressure in the cylinder.
For power-down models, briefly press and release
the control switch in the UP position. Remember that
pressing the UP control will hydraulically raise the
adapter frame tube.
Once the adapter frame tube is at the proper height,
the top of the tube should be slightly angled toward
the back of the truck.
9. Slide the mounting plates over the adapter frame
tube on each side, as shown.
ALI-00415
Note:
T
he mounting plate must extend at least 9 inches
above the bottom of the truck frame. Extend or
shorten the mounting plates, if necessary.
ALI-00360a
9” MIN
10. Tack weld the mounting plates to the frame in the
locations marked “X” (each tack weld should be a
3/8 inch fillet, 1 inch long).
ALI-00360b
CAUTION
The tack welds
must be strong
enough to hold the
weight of the liftgate, which can be up to 1,100 lbs.
Insufficient welds may not hold the liftgate in place,
resulting in possible bodily harm.
11. Remove the floor jack.
12. Make sure the latch pin is in the open position.
13. Standing on the curbside of the truck, away from
the platform, actuate the DOWN switch to lower the
platform to the ground. Remove the spacing guide
from the lift cylinder.
ALI-00416
