CENTER
LOAD
Self-Close
hand and slowly
Always install the latch padlock, latch padlock pin, and deactivate the control when not in use.
Step 15.
over the ear on the
completely closes
until the latch lever
into the latch plates
lower the platform
platform
Arms
Press up on
the toggle
switch
on the toggle
Press down
switch
With the platform lowered, engage the self-close mechanism with your foot and hold it in the engaged
To close the platform, stand to the passenger's side of the platform, not under, behind, or on the platform.
position while slowly raising the platform. After the platform begins to fold, step away from the lift and raise
Step 14.
Step 13.
switch
Neutral
the platform until the latch ear is above the latch plate (Figure 7).
latch lever with one
vertical against the
Hold the platform
Engage
Figure 7
Figure 4
Return to
Folding Arms
on the toggle
Press down
Figure 5
the toggle
Press up on
Figure 8
switch
Figure 6
Folding Arms
Position
in Neutral
RAILGATE OPERATOR'S INSTRUCTIONS
SELF-CLOSE PLATFORM
Refer to Retention Ramp Operator's Instructions on page 12.
(Retention Ramp Only) Move the aluminum ramp(s) to the vertical position.
Step 10.
Refer to Retention Ramp Operator's Instructions on page 12.
(Retention Ramp Only) Move the aluminum ramp(s) to the travel position.
Step 12.
Note: To prevent damage to the gate or truck, never close the platform until both of the Retention Ramps
are locked in the travel position.
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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 5), 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.
(Figure 8).
Step 11. To raise (or lower) the load, push up (or down) on the toggle switch until the load has reached the desired
position.
Be sure the folding mechanism is disengaged
. 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 6).
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
LIFTGATE
ACTIVATED
ON
POWER
UP
DN
WARNING
