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Comply with the following WARNINGS and SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS while installing
Liftgates. See Operation Manual for operating safety requirements.
I
nstalling and maintaining a liftgate can expose you to chemicals, including lead, which are known
to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. To mini-
mize exposure, install and maintain liftgate in a well-ventilated area and wear
proper Personal
protective equipment (PPE)
. For more information go to
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
.
WARNING
!
WARNINGS
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Do not stand, or allow obstructions, under the platform when lowering the Liftgate.
Be sure your
feet are clear of the Liftgate.
• Keep fi ngers, hands, arms, legs, and feet clear of moving Liftgate parts (and platform
edges) when operating the Liftgate.
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Make sure vehicle battery power is disconnected
while installing Liftgate. Connect vehicle
battery power to the Liftgate only when installation is complete or as required in the installation
instructions.
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If it is necessary to stand on the platform while operating the Liftgate, keep your feet and any
objects clear of the inboard edge of the platform. Your feet or objects on the platform can become
trapped between the platform and the Liftgate extension plate.
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Never perform unauthorized modi
fi
cations on the Liftgate. Modi
fi
cations may result in early failure
of the Liftgate and may create hazards for Liftgate operators and maintainers.
• Correctly stow platform when not in use. Extended platforms could create a hazard for
people and vehicles passing by.
WARNING
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Recommended practices for welding on steel parts are contained in the current
AWS (American
Welding Society) D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel
. Damage to Liftgate and/or vehicle, and
personal injury can result from welds that are done incorrectly.
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Recommended practices for welding galvanized steel are contained in the current
AWS (Ameri-
can Welding Society) D19.0 Welding Zinc-Coated Steel
. Damage to Liftgate and/or vehicle, and
personal injury can result from welds that are done incorrectly.
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