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Chapter 1 Safety Information
WARNING
Read, understand, and follow all of the warnings listed below.
Failure to follow these warnings could result in severe personal injury of death.
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Read and understand the Owner's Manual, all decals and warnings on liftgate before operating liftgate.
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Do not operate liftgate without a thorough knowledge and understanding of the operation of the liftgate.
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Liftgate hazards can result in crushing or failing.
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This liftgate is designed for loading and unloading cargo. If personnel are required to ride the liftgate, observe and familiarize
yourself with the liftgate operation, decals and manuals. Ensure stable footing at all times.
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Do not ride liftgate with unstable loads.
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Wheeled loads must be properly retained from rolling.
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Tall, high center of gravity loads must be retained from falling over.
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Never overload liftgate:
Load platform as close to the vehicle and towards the middle of the platform as possible. Refer to Owner's Manual and
capacity decal of liftgate for maximum load and load placement.
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Keep hands and feet clear of all potential pinch points.
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Never use liftgate if it shows any signs of structural damage such as cracked welds, bent or distorted members.
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Do not attempt any repairs unless you are qualified to do so. Care should be taken when work is performed on a disabled
liftgate located near moving traffic. When possible, the vehicle should be moved away from traffic areas for repair.
Precautionary measures should be taken to ensure personal safety including those recommended in Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standards 571.125.
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When welding to liftgate, or liftgate components, take all necessary safety precautions, including using respiratory protection
and other pertinent personal protective gear when welding harmful materials.
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All protective covers, guards, and safety devices must be in place and access doors closed before operating liftgate.
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Do not allow anyone to stand in or near area in which Platform will open and close before opening and closing Platform.
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Do not allow anyone to stand near the Platform where a falling load could land on them.
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Platform is always to be properly stored and secured for transit. See the Owner's Manual for details.
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Take care to retain cargo during transit for liftgate Platforms which function as the tailgate or door of the cargo area. Small
objects can fall through the space between the vehicle and the folded Platform.
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A Lock-Out device or Shut-Off Switch should always be used to prevent unauthorized use of liftgate.
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For liftgates with Runners, never use liftgate if Runners do not travel up or down freely and smoothly.
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For liftgates with Roller Lifting Chain, the Chain should be replaced every (5) five years or 15,000 cycles, whichever comes
first. Replace only with Waltco approved Roller Chain.
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Never transfer loads which exceed lifting capacity on or over any part of the Platform or Bed Extension unless the liftgate is
equipped with a special reinforced Platform and Platform Support Bars for use when the Platform is used as a loading ramp
(dock board). Refer to the "Using Platform as a loading ramp" Chapter in the Operation Instructions of the BZ/RZ series
Owner's Manual.
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For liftgates equipped with Trailer Hitches, never exceed the rated capacity of the hitch. Do not exceed the vehicle's weight
rating. Refer to the vehicle's Owner's Manual.
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Vehicle must comply with all state and federal standards.
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Follow the "Maintenance Guide" chapter in the Owner's Manual.
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