Dhollandia DH-S Series, Installation Manual

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DHOLLANDIA
16.2 PRESCRIBED TORQUE VALUES FOR BOLTS SUPPLIED WITH LIFTGATE
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Installer MUST verify that all bolted connections are fastened with required torque in conformance with table in this appendix.
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After weight testing, installer MUST verify that all bolted connections between lift frame and mounting plates, and between mounting
plates and vehicle chassis are still tightened in conformance with required 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 mounting plates are installed following the instructions of this manual.
Prescribed torque values M in N.m
Type of thread Size Strength class
8.8 10.9
Standard M6 x 1 10 N.m 14 N.m
M8 x 1.25 24 N.m 33 N.m
M10 x 1.5 47 N.m 68 N.m
M12 x 1.75 82 N.m 115 N.m
M14 x 2 129 N.m 185 N.m
M16 x 2 195 N.m 285 N.m
Fine M14 x 1.5 135 N.m 195 N.m
M16 x 1.5 208 N.m 300 N.m
M20 x 1.5 360 N.m - N.m
M24 x 2 450 N.m - N.m