WALTCO GT-33, Installation Manual

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Chapter 4 Liftgate Installation
Raise Platform almost to bed level.
Note! Liftgate has not yet been aligned. Be careful not to
hit Trailer with Platform.
PLATFORM NOTCHING
It is usually necessary to notch Platform in order to
prevent it from hitting the Trailer Door Hardware. It may
be necessary to move the platform upstops to prevent
them from hitting Trailer Door Hardware. Do not
remove, just move them to a new location that does not
interfere with Trailer Door Hardware.
Measure for required notches, cut and re-paint.
Note! Max. notch depth is 2-7/8”
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FINE TUNING PLATFORM POSITION
Platform Edge must align with Rear Sill as shown (just
over Rear Sill Radius allowing upstops to contact the
Rear Sill).
If Platform is hitting Rear Sill too low:
Loosen Mounting Bolts from Mount Plates (12 plc’s).
Pull liftgate out as much as needed.
Approximately 1” out will raise platform 1”.
Test that platform aligns properly.
Tighten all Mount Bolts (12 plc’s) to 80 ft-lbs.
If Platform is hitting Rear Sill too high:
Loosen Mounting Bolts from Mount Plates (12 plc’s).
Push Liftgate in as much as needed.
Approximately 1” in will lower platform 1”.
Test that Platform aligns properly.
Tighten up all bolts (12 plc’s) to 80 ft-lbs.
It is important that both sides of Liftgate be adjusted in or
out by equal amounts. Adjusting one side more than the
other may result in the Liftgate binding when running
Liftgate in or out of the stored position.
REAR SILL RADIUS
MOUNTING BOLTS
2
PLATFORM UP-STOP
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