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Operation
When loading, the vehicle will sag and the pressure on the lift increases by the weight
loaded in the vehicle. In cases where the total laden weight exceeds the maximum capacity
of the Liftgate, the platform must be tilted up slightly and then lowered back to the dock
before loading may continue. The platform must be unladen when tilting.
When unloading, the platform will rise relative to the dock depending on the weight of the
load removed from the vehicle. It can happen that the platform rises so far that it must be tilt-
ed down to the dock before unloading can continue, especially when unloading heavy goods.
The transfer load may not exceed half the load capacity of the lift.
Example: Lift with lifting capacity 4400 lbs = maximum permissible overrunning weight 2200
lbs.
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Loading and unloading with the platform on a loading dock
Loading with the platform on a loading dock
IMPORTANT
!
Maximum load = Liftgate load capacity x 0.5.
Exceeding Liftgate load capacity may cause
material damage.
It is forbidden to drive forklifts onto the platform as
the load on the Liftgate would be too great. Risk
of material damage.
