Palfinger V 1000 LQ, Fitting Instructions Manual

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UNDER-RUN BAR AND LIGHTS
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure the under-run bar complies with the
under-run bar regulations.
It is the installer’s responsibility to ensure that the vehicle lights comply with
the lighting regulations with the tail lift fitted.
UNDER-RUN BAR
1.1. If the lift is supplied without an under-run bar fitted:-
a. Check the vehicle is exempt from the under-run bar regulations, less than 3.5
tonnes G.V.W.
b. Fit the under-run bar, supplied loose, to the lift.
c. Ensure that the vehicle under-run bar (supplied by the manufacturer or
bodybuilder) is compatible with the lift mounting, especially the support of the
column ends.
1.2. If supplied loose, attach the under-run bar to the columns using tack welds, clamps
or bolts as required.
1.3. Ensure the under-run bar is parallel to the vehicle floor.
1.4. Whatever under-run bar is fitted, ensure the height of the underside is 550mm
minimum above ground level, with the vehicle unladen.
1.5. If the height is below 550mm, reposition the under-run bar.
1.6. Attach the under-run bar to the chassis with brackets or drop arms strong enough
to take the weight of the loaded lift and the horizontal forces specified in the
under-run bar regulations.
1.7. Drop arms can be made from RHS including the 60 x 60 x 5mm material from the
transport trolleys and the mounting plates supplied in the fitting kit, welded together.
Alternatively, suitable brackets or drop arms can be made by the
installer/bodybuilder or supplied to order by PALFINGER Ltd.
Short drop arms or brackets may not require stays.
Drop arms or brackets should be attached to the chassis using nuts and bolts.
Do not drill holes through chassis webs within 30mm of a flange.
Do not drill holes through flanges.