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MiniFix 1100/1320

Owner’s Manual

Rev. 1.3

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Safety Information

This manual follows the

Guidelines set forth in “ANSI Z535.4-2007” for alerting you to possible hazards and

their potential severity.

! DANGER

indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

will result

in death or serious

injury.

! WARNING

indicates potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

could result

in death or serious

injury.

! CAUTION

indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,

may result

in minor or

moderate injury.

CAUTION

without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

(

In this manual it is used to alert the user to potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result

in property damage.)

NOTICE

without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury.

(In this

manual it is to alert you to special instructions, steps, or procedures.)



Always be aware of your surroundings.



Wear eye protection at all times during installation.



Ear protection and gloves should be used when necessary.

The maximum loads must be observed and followed!

Summary of Contents for MiniFix 1100

Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL MiniFix 1100 lbs Capacity MiniFix 1320 lbs Capacity 12 18 ...

Page 2: ...s reserved Information in this document is subject to change without notice Visit www palfinger com for up to date information and notifications If you received this product with damaged or missing parts contact Palfinger Liftgates at 888 774 5844 15939 Piuma Ave Cerritos CA 90703 Tel 888 774 5844 Fax 562 924 8318 572 Whitehead Road Trenton NJ 08619 Tel 609 587 4200 Fax 609 587 4201 ...

Page 3: ...ion 18 Preventive Maintenance and Quick Check 19 9 1 Maintenance and Care 19 9 2 Lubrication 20 9 2 1 Lubrication Plan 20 9 3 Checking and Changing Oil 21 9 3 1 Recommended Hydraulic Fluids 21 9 4 Quick Check List 22 Troubleshooting 24 10 1 Basic Function Check 24 10 1 1 Liftgate is Competely Dead No Clicking or Movement at all 24 10 1 2 Activate Emergency Mode 26 10 1 3 Cab Switch L E D s are on ...

Page 4: ...nt 34 Required Information for Ordering Spare Parts and Repairs 36 12 1 Ordering Spare Parts 36 12 2 Repairs 36 Warranty 37 Contact Address 38 Company Information Company Name Advisor Name Vehicle Year Make Model Liftgate Information Liftgate Serial Number Liftgate Model Number Date of Purchase Date of Installation ...

Page 5: ...MiniFix 1100 1320 Owner s Manual Rev 1 3 5 Manual Update Revision Description v1 2 Reformatted manual v1 3 Updated pictorals throughout the manual to reflect current product ...

Page 6: ...ion which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury CAUTION without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury In this manual it is used to alert the user to potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in property damage NOTICE without the safety alert symbol is used to address practices not related to personal injury In this...

Page 7: ...he platform is controlling the tilting action This enables the platform to maintain its position throughout the lift mode regardless of the terrain The hydraulic cylinders are equipped with solenoid operated valves located at the port of each cylinder This prevents the platform from moving unless the operator is activating the controls This system also enables you to store the lift gate without a ...

Page 8: ...ed have read and are familiar with the operation instructions If you do not have a copy of the instructions please obtain them from your employer distributor or lessor as appropriate before you attempt to operate the lift 2 Be certain the vehicle is properly and securely stopped before using the lift 3 Always inspect this lift for maintenance or damage before using it If there are signs of imprope...

Page 9: ... Using the liftgate to push pull or low load or other objects Using the liftgate to carry people Only the operator may travel on the platform Using the liftgate to clear snow Trying to use the liftgate as a launching pad Using force of the hydraulic system to bend shear or break objects Driving a forklift over the liftgate Driving the vehicle with the platform open Plowing with the platform ...

Page 10: ...e installed The electric control power is secured via a 15 Amp fuse and an on off switch located inside the cab Trailer applications have an on off switch near the rear curb side corner post The liftgate is operated from a push buttons switch A hand held remote control is standard with up and down functions A variety of different control options can be purchased with the PALFINGER Liftgates produc...

Page 11: ...er or lessor 3 Call your Palfinger Liftgates Authorized Service Center for assistance 4 Call Palfinger Liftgates for assistance in the USA at 888 774 5844 You can also contact Palfinger Liftgates by fax 562 924 8318 or on the internet at www palfinger com For technical support contact Palfinger Liftgates or an authorized Palfinger service center www palfinger com Please read through the operationa...

Page 12: ...View of Liftgate Foot Controls Optional Cart Stops Warning Lights Optional Lift Cylinder Mount Tube Parallel Arm Liftarms Power Pack Pump and Motor Enclosure Tilt Cylinder Platform Control Board Cover Control Board PCB Power Pack Pump and Motor Enclosure ...

Page 13: ... a defined distance The center point of maximum load is at 24 from start of vehicle body as shown below 18 24 30 36 42 48 54 60 66 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Distance From Body inches Capacity Load 24 Capacity 100 at 24 80 at 30 45 at 48 25 at 60 By increasing this distance the maximum load of the liftgate is decreasing The maximum loads must be observed and followed ...

Page 14: ...ted buttons If buttons have been installed vertically follow the Vertical Mounted button operations 7 1 1 Operation by Push Buttons 1 Turn the Control Switch ON from inside the cab LED lights on the switch should be lit up when the liftgate is ready to use and off when the liftgate is unoperational LED Lights 2 From stored position press and hold the TOP button until the platform is in horizontal ...

Page 15: ...the RIGHT and BOTTOM buttons simultaneously to the raise platform to a horizontal position Maintain the buttons pressed to raise the load to vehicle bed level Bottom Button Right Button Horizontal Buttons Vertical Buttons Middle Button Bottom Button 5 To store platform press and hold the TOP and RIGHT buttons simultaneously to raise the platform to bed level Maintain the buttons pressed to raise t...

Page 16: ...t and hold wait between one and three seconds before you step on the rear switch For auto tilt stay on the switches till platform starts tilting UP Step on the rear switch and hold wait between one and three seconds before you step on the front switch The platform will tilt up to preset position before rising IF BOTH SWITCHES ARE NOT ACTIVATED WITHIN THREE SECONDS START OVER Lift DOWN Lift UP Tilt...

Page 17: ...ower the remote by using the ON OF switch on the rear of the control 2 Each function has a separate button Functions are displaced as below 3 After finishing using the gate switch the power off on the remote Tilt Up Tilt platform up Tilt Down Tilt platform down Down Lower platform Up Raise platform ...

Page 18: ...n the knurled wheel and slide the foot back towards the tip of the platform This will cause the cart stop to spring open Make sure nothing is on top of the cart stop to prevent it from opening 2 When finished using the cart stop simply step on the cart stop panel pushing it down into its chamber Cart Stop Sprung Open To close after use step on panel Panel Knurled Wheel ...

Page 19: ...gh preventive care Recommended bases for inspection and maintenance Depending on use Daily Monthly Quarterly cleaning x general lubrication of pins and bushings x oil level inspection x oil change x check hydraulic hoses and pipes for leaks x check controls and connections x check pins and pin retaining bolts x check batteries and connections x check warning labels and other safety equipment for e...

Page 20: ...lubricated in accordance with the maintenance intervals 1 Lower the platform to the ground 2 Unclamp the two latches on top and bottom of reservoir Remove the cover slowly 3 Remove the reservoirs filler cap Add the fluid To drain fluid remove the cap at the bottom of the reservoir 4 Wipe any excess grease and replace all red protector caps on zerks Check and refill oil IN OUT IN Cart Stops Cover L...

Page 21: ...of the reservoir into an approved container If the reservoir is empty fill it up with recommended hydraulic oil as shown on 8 3 1 The oil level must be within the marked limits at the oil tank or dipstick see indication at oil tank or dipstick After filling the liftgate must be opened and the oil level topped up if necessary Motor Cover Reservoir Check and refill oil Drain Oil Cover Latches Cap 9 ...

Page 22: ... you perform work on any hydraulic components bleed the air out of the system by operating all functions several times 7 Check all electrical connections Clean and protect battery terminals and check for tightness 8 Inspect all the terminals on the solenoid operated valves at the port of the cylinder Lubricate the terminals for better protection from oxidation if needed 9 Grease all zerks on the l...

Page 23: ...MiniFix 1100 1320 Owner s Manual Rev 1 3 23 NOTES ...

Page 24: ...aulic unit removal of valves opening of cylinder etc There is a possibility of injury if somebody other than an authorized technician works on the electrical system 10 1 Basic Function Check 10 1 1 Liftgate is Competely Dead No Clicking or Movement at all 1 Check the cab shut off switch Turn on cab switch located in the cab next to the steering wheel Location may vary by model and year of truck Sw...

Page 25: ...batteries If liftgate starts working recharge batteries 4 Check the fuses in the power pack In the Hydraulic Power Unit next to the motor you will find 2 fuses Check for burned fuse and replace it with the same type Fuse Holders on Control Board Replace when metal bridge is broken In Line ATC Fuse 15 Amp at Control Board Replace with same amperage fuse when necessary In Line ATC Fuse 20 Amp at Bat...

Page 26: ...ns are dead Possible malfunctions 1 Short in hand held remote or its wire remove plug J 31 2 Short in push button switches wire remove plug J 30 After disconnecting plugs reboot board by unplugging J 1 for 5 seconds and plug it back 10 1 4 L E D s continue to stay on after switch is turned off Make sure platform is closed and stored vertically Adjust the B 16 switch Follow this instruction if B 16...

Page 27: ...5 Platform tilts down before it reaches the ground Adjust B 13 lift arm switch B 13 is not working unplug J 41 gate operates without sensor but loses auto tilt Power LED Resin B 13 Sensor Lock Tab Lift Arm Curb Side Brown Black Blue 8 10 Control Board ...

Page 28: ...ams 1 Clean or Replace 2 Clean or Replace Platform opens too slowly or does not open to horizontal position 1 Flow control valve R4 jam or defective 2 Electric motor malfunctioning 3 Control valve S5 or shuttle valve jams or defective 4 Hydraulic oil too thick 5 Bearings mechanical jamming 1 Clean or Replace 2 Check Collector and replace carbon brushes if necessary 3 Clean or Replace 4 Change oil ...

Page 29: ...ngle Sensor B16 is defective 1 Clean or defective 2 Replace Platform tips further in lifting mode that preset 1 Tilt angle sensor B16 is defective 2 Directional valve S5 jams or defective 1 Replace 2 Clean or Replace Platform does not lift even the hydraulic unit is running 1 Directional valve S5 jams or is defective 2 Solenoid valve S1 on lifting Cylinder is soiled or defective 3 Suction Filter o...

Page 30: ... Resettable Circuit Breaker Wires 2 and 4 go to postitive 2GA Liftgate Ground Cable Resettable Circuit Breaker Battery Wiring without Auxiliary Battery Kit Battery Wiring without Auxiliary Battery Kit In Line ATC Fuse 20 Amp Replace with same amperage fuse when necessary Resettable Circuit Breaker 150 Amp Min Replace with same amperage breaker when necessary Ground For optimal grounding ground all...

Page 31: ...ctrical Schematic 15939 Piuma Ave Cerritos CA 90703 7 6 5 4 4A 15A x2 20A Hand Control Pump and Motor J2 Ground J 1 2 27 12V Batt Foot Control Warning Lights B 16 B 13 Cab Cut Off Tilt Lift Lift Tilt MiniFix Electrical Schematic 70 0918 001_A 013080 02_01 ...

Page 32: ... seconds Diagnosis mode activated Defect at motor solenoid detected during lifting Voltage V02 J1 pin 2 is missing defective fuse Defect at opening valve S3 S4 or motor relay detected during opening S5 valve detected during closing or motor solenoid defective S5 valve detected or defect at lowering valve S1 S2 Cab switch off on or disconnect bridge J11 2 4 Automatically when the valves are back to...

Page 33: ...ring function S2 Release Valve for tilt down function R1 Flow Restrictor located inside hose adaptor on lift cylinder R2 Flow Restrictor located inside hose adaptor on tilt cylinder S5 Shift Valve is activated on tilt up and lowering function R5 Restrictor Valve located in power pack Flow Divider is activated when fluid is going back into the power pack If Flow Divider is loose or hanging up the f...

Page 34: ...n A 1 ATG URGWA Urgent Warning Elevating gate instructions B 1 85 0915 000 85 0915 001 Operating Instructions Horizontal Buttons OR Operating Instructions Vertical Buttons C 2 ATG XXXX Capacity Liftgate capacity can be found on serial number plate located on the liftarm D 1 ATG CAB Liftgate Shut Off located next to shut off switch in cab E 1 ATG BKR Max Circuit Breaker Reset must be located at the...

Page 35: ...x 1100 1320 Owner s Manual Rev 1 3 35 C Rear of Vehicle Curb Side of Vehicle Driver Side of Vehicle C B A E F H G G J K Decal A Decal B Decal D Decal F Decal B Decal C Decal E Decal G Decal H Decal J Decal K ...

Page 36: ...tate the following information when making orders 1 Liftgate model serial number 2 Designation and number of the spare part in accordance with the spare parts list 3 Designation and number marked on the individual component if available 12 2 Repairs Parts sent to Palifinger Liftgates to repair must be accompanied by a letter in separate cover giving details and scope of the repairs required ...

Page 37: ...st have been filled out in full The parts that are sent back to Palifinger Liftgates marked with serial number and address become Palifinger Liftgates property if the warranty claim is accepted All warranty claims must be received within 30 days of repair or replacement Including the following information 1 Liftgate model 2 Liftgate serial number 3 Description of problem 4 Itemized bill of repair ...

Page 38: ...8218 Fax 562 924 8318 E mail parts order liftgateparts palfinger com E mail technical support technicalapplications palfinger com 572 Whitehead Road Trenton NJ 08619 Phone 609 587 4200 Fax 609 587 4201 E mail parts order liftgateparts palfinger com E mail technical support technicalapplications palfinger com ...

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