7 Electrical Installation
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Electrical Installation
7
When performing electrical installation, be certain to install and secure everything in a way where it is not
subject to damage from moving parts, sharp edges, exhaust systems, etc.
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ANY deviation from PALFINGER Liftgates’
recommended power setup (see 7 Electrical
Installation)
will
void warranty and product liability
unless
you have a written confirmation by PALFINGER
Liftgates that allows you to do specific changes.
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Never tie the power cables to gas or diesel lines on trucks – it is a fire hazard.
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Never exceed rating of existing fuses located at the battery, control board and/or the pump and
motor which may result in serious damage to the equipment.
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Never jump the 150 Amp circuit breaker at the batteries unless otherwise instructed by the
PALFINGER Liftgates
technical support center
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Assure all connections are tight and securely fastened
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Heat shrink any connection to all cables.
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Never secure a cable in a way where it can make contact with other wiring, brake-, fuel- or air-
lines etc. or get pinched against other objects.
7.1
Breaker Installation
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Mount circuit breaker securely in battery box or at positive battery post using supplied buss bar
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Connect liftgate 2Ga. cable to open stud on circuit breaker
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Connect 2Ga. jumper from open stud on breaker to positive battery post if circuit breaker was not
mounted straight at battery with buss bar
150 AMP
Resetable Breaker
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Figure 19 Circuit breaker installation
Connect 2 Ga cable
coming from lift gate
Connect here
to Positive
Battery post
