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DHOLLANDIA
19.2
PRESCRIBED TORQUE VALUES FOR BOLTS AND NUTS
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The installer MUST verify that all bolted connections are fastened with prescribed torque in conformance with table in this appendix.
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After weight testing, the installer MUST verify that all bolted connections between lift frame and mount plates, and between mount
plates and vehicle chassis are still tightened in conformance with prescribed torque. Retighten if required.
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Use a calibrated torque wrench to tighten bolt and nut connections to the prescribed torque value.
NOTICE
WARNING
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Incorrect, too soft or too hard tightening of mounting bolts can lead to accidental fall of the liftgate off the vehicle chassis.
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A fall of the liftgate off the chassis can damage the liftgate and / or vehicle chassis and can cause serious bodily injury or death
to the operator and any bystanders.
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Therefore, it is essential that the mount plates are installed following the instructions of this manual.
