Dhollandia DH-RP.10, Installation Manual

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DHOLLANDIA
6 TAIL LIFT TERMINOLOGY
6.1 DH-RP.10 TAIL LIFT TERMINOLOGY
See Figure 6.1 on next page for parts corresponding to numbers in this table
# Description
1 Platform Assembly: combination of the main and flip sections of the platform.
2 Platform, Main Section: inboard section of the foldable platform. Manufactured from steel or lightweight aluminium, with a
permanent non-slip working surface.
3 Platform, Flip Section: carries the load during loading / unloading, lifting / lowering. Consists of a platform main section and
a flip-over point.
4 Platform Pitch Adjustment bolts: bolts that adjust the angle of the main and flip section of the platform.
5 Lift Arm Weldment: support brace between the parallel lift arms.
6 Parallel Arms: two parallel arms supporting the platform while it travels up and down.
7 Platform Opener: arm with roller(s) mounted on the lift frame, assisting the deployment of the platform from its travel position
to the work position, then back to its travel position.
8 Lifting Cylinder: hydraulic cylinders used to LIFT / LOWER the lift arms, the platform and its load.
9 Mounting Plates: used to mount the lift frame to the vehicle chassis.
10 Bed Extension Plate: heavy duty steel extension mounted to the rear sill of the vehicle floor, with a permanent non-slip
surface.
11 Side Steps: steps mounted to the side of the extension floor to help the driver climb into the vehicle from the side. The side
steps incorporate rubber dock bumpers
12 Dock Bumpers: rubber buffers mounted on the rear face of the side steps, to reduce impact damage when the vehicle is
reverting into a loading dock.
13 Support Channels: steel channels welded to the underside of the vehicle body (to the rear sill and support cross members
underneath the vehicle floor).
14 Diagonal Braces: steel profiles linking the side steps and dock bumper with the support channels welded to the underside
of the vehicle body. The construction with support channels and diagonal braces aims to distribute the forces of a dock impact
over the rear sill and support cross members of the vehicle body and avoid damage as much as possible.
15 Bumper Bar: under run protection device.
16 Hydraulic Power Unit: contains the electric motor driving the hydraulic pump, the oil tank, and the control valves.