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DHOLLANDIA
7.7
IMPORTANCE OF PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE
NOTICE
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Competent and regular preventative maintenance is essential to the operational reliability of the tail lift as well as the safety of
the operator and all bystanders.
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All maintenance and repair work must be performed by authorized DHOLLANDIA service agents, and using original
DHOLLANDIA replacement parts only.
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Please consult the separate MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL for specific instructions regarding periodic maintenance.
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If a tail lift cannot be repaired immediately in case of breakdown, it must be put out of operation and secured against unauthorized
use.
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A tail lift put into its travel position with the help of external devices (forklift, gantry crane,…), is not supported by its hydraulic
cylinders. After releasing the mechanical platform lock, the platform and lifting mechanism will drop in free fall, without any
possibility to stop the fall by means of the regular controls.
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Note: examples of additional means are additional securing of the platform lock (if available), or securing the platform by means
of ratchet straps, hoists, etc.
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To re-open the tail lift, use again an external device (forklift, gantry crane,…) for additional support. Or repair the breakdown first,
bring the hydraulic system under pressure, and release the platform locks after satisfactory testing of the hydraulic integrity.
Follow the MAINTENANCE MANUAL for all maintenance and repair works.
WARNING
Impact by a falling platform will result in serious bodily injury or death. To reduce the risk of injury:
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Close the platform lock (if available), and apply additional means to immobilize the platform
[see Note below].
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Attach a clear and highly visible warning tag to the platform and the exterior control box.
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Warn your supervisor and have this vehicle put out of service
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Contact an authorized DHOLLANDIA service agent to repair the tail lift prior to any further use.