Folding
Extension
Figure 17 (RF only)
Step 11. To load and use the railgate, center the load on the platform side to side and front to back. Put heavier
loads as close to the front of the platform as possible(near truck). Tie down rings are provided to help
secure the load (Figure 15).
Step 10. Lower the platform to the ground by pressing down on the toggle switch.
Figure 14
Press down
on the toggle
switch
Figure 15
Step 12. To raise (or lower) the load, push up (or down) on the toggle switch until the load has reached the desired
position. Do not allow the pump and motor to continue to run after the platform has reached its maximum
height or after it has reached an obstruction (Figure 16).
Figure 16
switch
the toggle
Press up on
RAILGATE OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
TORSION SPRING PLATFORM
Note
: Railgate capacity depends on both the weight and location of the load. Capacity of the 1600 & 2000
Series is based on a load at capacity located 28" back of the platform front (near truck).
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Note:
The platform must be lowered 4" below bed height to keep the platform from coming in contact with
the mainframe, to prevent the platform ear from going over the latch lever, and reduce the platform closing
effort.
Step 15. To close the platform, stand to the passenger's
side of the platform, not under, behind, or on the
platform. Position the platform approximately
4" below bed height. Use both hands to fold the
platform to the vertical position (Figure 18).
Step 13. (RF gates only) Position the platform at a
comfortable height to close the folding
extension (Figure 17).
Step 14. (RF gates only) Close the folding extension
(Figure 17).
Step 17. Always install the latch padlock, latch padlock pin, and deactivate the control when not in use.
Step 16. Hold the platform
vertical against the
latch lever with one
hand and slowly
lower the platform
into the latch plates
until the latch lever
completely closes
over the ear on the
platform
(Figure 19).
switch
BED HEIGHT
POSITION PLATFORM
BELOW BED HEIGHT
Figure 18
on the toggle
Press down
Figure 19
CENTER
LOAD
However, if you must ride in order to safely move your cargo, follow these safety precautions.
Tommy Gate does not recommend that you ride on the platform while operating the liftgate.
C. To avoid overloading the liftgate, derate the capacity by the weight of the operator.
B. Always secure load in a safe manner to prevent shifting of the load. Center and secure load on
D. Stand in the area indicated by the footprints in the figure below (Figure 15), keeping
E. Use only a pendant control or a control mounted on the inside of the outrail or truck to operate
A. Inspect the liftgate prior to use. Do not operate if unsafe conditions exist.
the lift while standing on the platform.
hands and feet away from the edges and any moving parts.
platform side to side and front to back.
Tie down ring
LIFTGATE
ACTIVATED
ON
POWER
UP
DN
LIFTGATE
ACTIVATED
ON
POWER
UP
DN
LIFTGATE
ACTIVATED
ON
POWER
UP
DN
WARNING
