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DHOLLANDIA
9
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES
9.1
AUTOMATIC TILT AT GROUND LEVEL
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DH-LSP Van tail lifts are equipped with 1 or 2 tilt cylinders. Upon platform deployment, they enable the operator to adjust the pitch
of the platform to the slope of the ground, and maximize the stability of the load on the platform.
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DH-LSP are designed as level-ride tail lifts with automatic tilt at ground
level. This means:
When lowering the platform, it will tilt automatically as it
contacts the ground, simply by continuing to hold the “LOWER”
buttons
When pressing the “LIFT” buttons to lift the platform off the
ground, it will first tilt up to the pitch you set upon platform
deployment, then continue to lift level-ride to the vehicle floor.
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The tilt at ground level does NOT require the activation of an additional
tilt button, as is required on various competing products.
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The automatic tilt incorporates a “memory”: the pitch of the platform (set
by the operator upon opening the platform) is automatically repeated
upon every new LIFT cycle off the ground. This pitch is repeated or
“memorized”.
NOTICE
Automatic tilt should be used with auxiliary controls which allow to LIFT / LOWER only: foot controls, 2-button handheld controls, 2-
button fixed interior controls. DHOLLANDIA strongly recommends that you DO NOT use 3-button or 4-button handheld controls,
that would also enable you to OPEN, CLOSE or TILT the platform.
WARNING
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The use of 3-button or 4-button handheld controls (including OPEN / CLOSE or TILT) may result
in confusion and errors.
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When used incorrectly, or from a hazardous operator position, the use of such controls could
result in damage to the tail lift, and could result in serious bodily injury or death to the operator
and any bystanders. Extreme caution should be taken when using such handheld auxiliary
controls with tilt function. See also 7.4 page 19
Tail lift without tilt cylinders
Tail lift with tilt cylinders