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9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS - PRINCIPLES AND PROCEDURES
§9.1 – Platform ride
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The ride of a liftgate describes the movement that its platform goes through when lifting and lowering. All column lifts DH-VO*K9
are equipped with a flat platform level ride.
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While the platform travels up and down, the angle between the platform and the columns remains unchanged. If the vehicle is
standing level on flat, even ground, the platform will travel up and down level with the ground.
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The majority of column lifts DH-VO*K9 are have manual closure. In option, certain models can be equipped with 1 or 2 tilt
cylinders.
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Option OVH004 (= 1 tilt cylinder) enables the operator to open and close the platform hydraulically instead of manually, but the
pitch of the platform is not adjustable. (Platform is fully closed at 90° or fully open at 0°).
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Option OVH011 (= 2 tilt cylinders) enables the operator to open and close the platform hydraulically instead of manually, and to
adjust the pitch of the platform to the slope of the ground, or to tilt the platform towards a loading dock.
Manual closure - OVH004
2 tilt cylinders OVH011
Type
Lift capacity
Manual closure
Hydraulic closure 0-90°
OVH004
Hydraulic closure with adjustable
platform pitch
OVH011
DH-VO.07.K9 1,100 - 1,650 lbs
standard
not available
not available
DH-VO.15.K9 2,200 - 3,300 lbs
standard
optional
optional
DH-VO.20.K9 3,300 - 4,400 lbs
standard
optional
optional
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It is important for both types of liftgates that loads on wheels, or loads that could easily shift position and fall from the platform,
are properly secured on the platform surface prior to operating the liftgate. See also §9.8 from page 49 onwards.
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For lifts with non-adjustable platform pitch, it is exceptionally ESSENTIAL that the operator ensures that cart-stops or retention
ramps are deployed (if available), wheel stops or brakes are activated, or the load is secured on the platform in a different way
prior to operating the liftgate.
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Improperly secured loads could fall off the platform, and put the operator and bystanders at great risk of serious bodily injury and
death.
