Dhollandia DH-RC.10 Operation Manual Download Page 1

use-DHR-CE EN-2019-A-01-rev0 

 

  28/03/2019 

 
 

Manufacturer: 

DHOLLANDIA N.V.       Zoomstraat 9     9160  LOKEREN  (Belgium)       

Tel : +32 (0)9 349 06 92       Fax : +32 (0)9 349 09 77 

e-mail : [email protected] 

website : www.dhollandia.com 

 

 

 

DH-R* fold away tail lifts 

 

 

OPERATION MANUAL 

Read the manual in its entirety before operating the liftgate 

Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and liftgate operator 

Summary of Contents for DH-RC.10

Page 1: ...Belgium Tel 32 0 9 349 06 92 Fax 32 0 9 349 09 77 e mail info dhollandia be website www dhollandia com DH R fold away tail lifts OPERATION MANUAL Read the manual in its entirety before operating the l...

Page 2: ...injury 7 7 4 Safe operator position 9 7 5 Instructions for working at loading docks 11 7 6 Recommended daily pre trip inspection 12 7 7 Importance of preventative maintenance 13 8 LOAD CHARTS AND COR...

Page 3: ...tail lift Contact your national DHOLLANDIA distributor See page 3 for contact info NOTICE DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury...

Page 4: ...erty damage that results from operating a tail lift that has been modified from the original design without explicit written approval from the manufacturer DHOLLANDIA disclaims liability for any perso...

Page 5: ...ds transported on the vehicle they are fitted to within the limits of the load chart in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions described in this manual WARNING Improper use...

Page 6: ...he platform and lifting mechanism are lowered to the ground by means of the electric controls Then the platform main section and flip over point are unfolded manually Main details and terminology see...

Page 7: ...llel arms supporting the platform while it travels up and down 7 Hydraulic pump unit contains the electric motor driving the hydraulic pump the oil tank and the control valves 8 Toggle switch control...

Page 8: ...e rear sill and support cross members underneath the vehicle floor Diagonal braces steel profiles linking the side steps and dock bumpers with the support channels welded to the underside of the vehic...

Page 9: ...he CE load containment regulations EN12195 and EN 12642 Code XL Ask DHOLLANDIA for further advice Pressure relief valve standard Safety device integrated into the pump unit enabling the manufacturer a...

Page 10: ...ction of toes and feet against crushing and sheering 1 min compulsory The tail lift standard EN1756 1 and DHOLLANDIA s fitting manuals provide a number of solutions to prevent the operator from crushi...

Page 11: ...s means above have variable efficiency depending on the direction of approach and the light conditions e g bright sunlight versus night darkness DHOLLANDIA strongly recommends a combination of 2 or 3...

Page 12: ...LABELS IN THIS SECTION AND THE ENTIRE MANUAL before and while operating the tail lift WARNING To avoid serious bodily injury or death the operator must use appropriate work clothes NEVER wear loose fi...

Page 13: ...ositioned on solid even ground In case of soft terrain sand gravel solid support blocks must be used under the stabilizing legs Failure to abide by these instructions can result in serious bodily inju...

Page 14: ...www dhollandia com or contact the national DHOLLANDIA distributor for more information See page 3 for contact info When loading or unloading to a back down loading dock Make sure to not hit the wall w...

Page 15: ...risk of serious bodily injury or death to the operator or any bystanders Limit the operation of the tail lift to one single operator Operation of the tail lift by more than one operator at a time may...

Page 16: ...cab switch Leaving the tail lift in open position unattended can result in serious bodily injury or death to unaware bystanders See 9 6 for instructions on properly stowing platform into its travel p...

Page 17: ...fety and operation instructions are summarized in a product video that can be viewed online at http www dhollandia com uservideo RM US 2017 01 Make sure you review these instructions prior to operatio...

Page 18: ...h points or being pinched by the moving parts of the tail lift Keep visual control over the entire working area of the tail lift at all times including the area directly behind and under the platform...

Page 19: ...atform and moving parts of the tail lift Keep hands feet and upper body clear of pinch points and moving parts of the tail lift DO NOT allow any other person to stand near the tail lift and its platfo...

Page 20: ...operator s feet to a predetermined position on the platform The operator must use extreme caution when using platform mounted foot controls to avoid falling from the platform ALWAYS maintain 3 points...

Page 21: ...prohibited to bypass or modify any of the safety features of the tail lift If connection of the power to the external control box does not deactivate external controls stop using the tail lift and co...

Page 22: ...ncrease the risk of serious injury or death to the operator and other persons nearby In order to maximize the durability ensure long term reliability of the tail lift and protect operators and bystand...

Page 23: ...lates to the chassis are tightened Make sure all pivot pins are properly locked and secured Visually inspect the general condition of the platform Look for cracks or deformation in the material and we...

Page 24: ...lift cannot be repaired immediately in case of breakdown it must be put out of operation and secured against unauthorized use A tail lift put into its travel position with the help of external device...

Page 25: ...d stands mid point between the lift arms and is at equal distance from both platform sides WARNING Overloading and improper loading and unloading of the tail lift will put the operator and bystanders...

Page 26: ...e of the tail lift Pay attention to avoid concealed overload situations as shown in examples below Serious bodily injury or death may result from failure to abide by these warnings XXXX NEVER let the...

Page 27: ...ause severe damage to the tail lift NEVER drive a forklift onto the platform Driving a forklift onto the platform can cause severe structural damage potentially invisible to the operator at first glan...

Page 28: ...the platform off the ground it will first tilt up from its declined position at the ground to the horizontal position then continue a level ride to the vehicle floor WARNING It is important for both...

Page 29: ...dditional tilt button as is required on various competing products NOTICE Automatic tilt should be used with auxiliary controls which allow to LIFT LOWER only foot controls 2 button handheld controls...

Page 30: ...n page 3 All standard external control systems are equipped with mandatory 2 hand operation and are mounted at the side of the vehicle body in order to 1 prevent the operator from standing behind the...

Page 31: ...burn out if the motor solenoid is stuck and the motor runs continuously control button or contact damaged motor solenoid short circuited by low voltage 1 Push buttons commanding the functions OPEN LOW...

Page 32: ...t damaged motor solenoid short circuited by low voltage Other control boxes with compulsory 2 hand controls feature push buttons or toggle switches to control the various functions OPEN LOWER LIFT CLO...

Page 33: ...22 DHOLLANDIA Flush mount control unit ref OAE031 ZP Flat exterior control box push buttons ref OAE044 ZP Dual toggle switch control box ref OAE016 PR Operation Operation Operation...

Page 34: ...the warnings on Danger zones risk of crush and shear injury included in 7 3 page17 and the instructions on Safe operator position included in 7 4 page 19 The use of the controls from an unsafe positio...

Page 35: ...cribed in section 6 2 page 11 Any operator on the platform must stand clear of the crushing zone between the lifting platform and the rear of the vehicle floor Any operator on the ground must stand cl...

Page 36: ...of such handheld controls will put the operator at great risk of serious bodily injury and death To prevent these risks NEVER OPEN the platform while standing behind or in the range of motion of the p...

Page 37: ...o will deactivate the tail lift but it is strongly recommended to switch off both NEVER leave the main battery disconnect switch on while tail lift is not is use Cabin switch example Push button to sw...

Page 38: ...n the external control box or both if both are available Observe all safety instructions and open the platform lock if so equipped LOWER the platform to the ground The platform opener will rotate the...

Page 39: ...Before lifting or lowering loads make sure the loads are secured on the platform surface Deploy the platform cart stops if so equipped lower loads on a pallet jack down on the platform surface or immo...

Page 40: ...tch off the electrical power to the liftgate cabin switch or main battery disconnect switch in the external control box or both if both are available Close the cover of the control box At any time dur...

Page 41: ...acities of 2 5 tons 4 tons and 10 tons and are therefore suitable for a wide range of commercial vans and trucks The purpose of the stabilizing legs is to prevent the vehicle from tipping over and to...

Page 42: ...vehicle The height of the stabilizing legs should be adjusted during loading and unloading to adapt them to the variation in the vehicle suspension Failure to properly adjust height of stabilizing le...

Page 43: ...age 3 for contact info Consult the DHOLLANDIA website to view operation videos on the various types of cart stop systems http www dhollandia com US en us 101 cat 0 www dhollandia com Videos General Ro...

Page 44: ...n the load is passed over it CLOSE Kick the lever into position 1 Step on the cart stop flap OAP100 VA Vertical cart stops operated by springs Cart stop flap opens to 90 OPEN MANUAL MODE Kick the leve...

Page 45: ...d Get free replacement decals from DHOLLANDIA Contact your regional DHOLLANDIA distributor See page 3 for contact info The operator should comply with all affixed safety and instructions decals Be awa...

Page 46: ...of the vehicle body Always inspect the tail lift before using it DO NOT use tail lift if there are signs of bad maintenance subnormal wear or damage or if the platform surface is slippery DO NOT atte...

Page 47: ...ar of the vehicle Cabin switch in driver s cabin to switch electrical power to tail lift on off if so equipped For circuit breaker in liftgate battery compartment Or For main fuse in liftgate battery...

Page 48: ...moving parts Crushing shearing hazard Keep hands away from moving parts Crushing shearing hazard Keep feet away from moving parts Slipping hazard Tripping hazard Hazard caused by tilting objects Haza...

Page 49: ...ovision lever valve creating an emergency exit Unlock Disengage the mechanical locking system Lock Engage the mechanical locking system Switch ON the electrical power Switch ON the electrical power to...

Page 50: ...bystanders All maintenance and repair work should be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents and using only authorized OEM DHOLLANDIA replacement parts Consult the separate MAINTENANCE AND...

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