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Summary of Contents for Railift RC-2B

Page 1: ...e copy of other manuals that pertain to this model Liftgate please visit our website at www maxonlift com or customer service at 800 227 4116 MAXON Lift Corp 2021 To find maintenance information for y...

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Page 3: ...TION 12 STANDARD CONTROLS 12 UNLOADING VEHICLE 16 RAISING PLATFORM 16 POSITIONING LOAD 18 LOWERING UNLOADING PLATFORM 19 LOADING VEHICLE 20 UNFOLDING RETENTION RAMP IF EQUIPPED 20 POSITIONING LOAD 21...

Page 4: ...ERATION CHECKS 8 Inserted page with LIFTGATE TERMINOLOGY 12 13 Inserted descriptions of liftgate controls 14 28 Updated instructions about the use of liftgate to unload and load a vehicle and loading...

Page 5: ...ctly stowed 6 Keep decals clean and legible If decals are illegible or missing have them replaced Get free replacement decals from Maxon 7 Never drive a forklift on the Liftgate platform 10 A correctl...

Page 6: ...and bends Make sure platform chains are undamaged and connected securely at both ends Also make sure all bolts and pins are in place and undamaged Check platform and folding section for cracks holes a...

Page 7: ...nusual noises and look for a jerking motion or uneven movement at LH and RH sides of the platform Uneven movement should not exceed 1 If service or repairs are not required or if completed stow platfo...

Page 8: ...COLUMN MAIN FRAME HOUSING COVER SLIDE BAR CAM FOLLOWER HANDLE MANUAL OPENER CAM FOLLOWER MANUAL OPENER FLIPOVER PLATFORM PLATFORM CHAIN NOISE ABATEMENT SLEEVE NOISE ABATEMENT BUMPER RC WITH MANUAL CLO...

Page 9: ...DECALS AND PLATES PAINT DECAL 2 PLACES P N 267338 01 DECAL F OR DECAL G DECAL C DECAL D DECAL B DECAL A DECAL I FOR HYDRAULIC CLOSER ONLY SERIAL PLATE REF RC WITH MANUAL CLOSER FIG 9 1 DECAL H DECAL...

Page 10: ...5 04 RC 6 CAM OPENER 268385 05 DECAL SHEET FIG 10 1 DECAL SHEET PART NUMBERS TABLE 10 1 DECAL SHEET PART NUMBERS TABLE 10 2 MODEL ORDER P N RC 2 HYD OPENER 268386 01 RC 3 HYD OPENER 268386 02 RC 4 HYD...

Page 11: ...Keep forklift OFF of platform FORKLIFT ADVISORY NO NO FIG 11 1 FIG 11 2 WARNING 11...

Page 12: ...on the ground Toggle switch FIG 12 1B on RH column lets operator raise UP and lower DOWN the platform FIG 12 1 while standing on the platform FIG 12 1 OUTSIDE COLUMN FIG 12 1A UP DOWN CONTROL SWITCH U...

Page 13: ...FOLLOWER NOTE The platform on Liftgate with cam open and close automatically unfolds as it lowers to the ground Handle is used to fold platform while it is being raised to stowed position FOLD UNFOLD...

Page 14: ...IG 14 1 This keeps slide bar clear of stop block when lowering platform FIG 14 2 Ensure no people or objects are in the path of the platform when unfolding Serious personal injury and propery damage c...

Page 15: ...tform Then use UP DOWN switch FIG 14 1 to lower the platform to the ground FIG 14 2 FIG 15 1 FOLD UNFOLD SWITCH PLATFORM HYDRAULIC OPEN CLOSE RCT PLATFORM 3 Use handle to unhook platform FIG 15 1 Cont...

Page 16: ...ING PLATFORM A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it To prevent possible injury get on the platform before putting the ramp in retention position CAUTION PLATFORM RAMP IN RETEN...

Page 17: ...RAISING PLATFORM FIG 17 1 3 Use UP DOWN switch FIG 17 1A to raise UP platform from the ground to bed height FIG 17 1 Release switch when platform reaches bed height UP UP DOWN SWITCH FIG 17 1A 17...

Page 18: ...the greatest portion of the load must rest on the main section of the platform Do not place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed lifting capacity of Liftgate If standing on platf...

Page 19: ...the previous UNLOADING VEHICLE steps for each load When unloading and loading are finished use STOWING PLATFORM procedure in this manual PLATFORM DOWN UP DOWN SWITCH FIG 19 1A LOWERING UNLOADING PLATF...

Page 20: ...1 FIG 20 1A 1 Release retention ramp from stowed position by rotating both latches off the plate on curbside and streetside of the ramp FIGS 20 1 and 20 1A 2 Unfold retention ramp to ramp position FI...

Page 21: ...If standing on platform do not allow your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform If most of a load is on the outer folding section of platform it can cause platform to start folding and dumpin...

Page 22: ...et on the platform before putting the ramp in retention position CAUTION PLATFORM RAMP IN RETENTION POSITION LOADING VEHICLE Continued FIG 22 1A 1 Stand on the platform to rotate retention ramp up if...

Page 23: ...itch when platform reaches bed height UP UP DOWN SWITCH FIG 23 1A LOWERING PLATFORM FIG 23 2 4 Use UP DOWN switch FIG 23 2A to lower DOWN platform to ground level FIG 23 2 5 If there are more loads to...

Page 24: ...TOWING PLATFORM FIG 24 1 FIG 24 1A LATCH PLATE RAMP 2 Secure retention ramp on platform by rotating each latch over plate on curbside and streetside of the ramp FIGS 24 1 and 24 1A 1 Fold retention ra...

Page 25: ...Use UP DOWN control switch FIG 25 1 to raise UP platform to cams on bottom of the main frame housing FIG 25 2 Continue to hold switch in the UP position Next pull up on the cam follower handle FIG 25...

Page 26: ...ers to the stops FOLD UNFOLD CONTROL SWITCH PLATFORM 4 Connect platform holding chain to folded platform FIG 26 2A Next move slide bar under stop block on runner FIG 26 2A Liftgate is ready for transp...

Page 27: ...amage when moving loads across the plate CAUTION LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVEL DOCK LOADING UNLOADING VEHICLE FLOOR PLATFORM NOTE This procedure is only for RC Liftgates RCT Liftgates are ready for...

Page 28: ...d loading and unloading from the dock use UP DOWN switch to raise UP platform to the stops FIGS 28 1 and 28 1A UP DOWN SWITCH UP OUTSIDE COLUMN FIG 28 1A PLATFORM RAISED TO STOWED POSITION FIG 28 1 4...

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