Chapter 4 Liftgate Installation
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WELDING, CUTTING AND GRINDING
Before doing any metal work:
Pull pump unit out from main frame and cover with
non flammable material.
Cover piston rods with non flammable material.
Welding, torching or grinding can damage
cylinders, hoses or electrical system.
PULL PUMP
UNIT OUT
COVER
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WELDING
Welding machines ground point must connected as
close to welding point as possible.
Do not allow ground current go through pivot pins,
bearings, cables or hydraulic hoses.
Welding current can melt cables or burst
hoses causing personal injury.
DO NOT
GROUND
WELDING
MACHINE TO
CYLINDERS
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PAINTING
IMPORTANT!
Do
not
paint the cylinder piston rods!
Any paint applied to piston rods will eventually effect the
operation of liftgate by contaminating the entire
hydraulic system, causing blockages in valves, pump,
filter, cylinders, and hoses.
DO NOT ALLOW
ANY PAINT ON
PISTON RODS!
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FINAL INSTALL OF MOUNT BRACKETS
(WELD METHOD)
Lower platform to the ground.
Note: top of mount plate may be trimmed off if
necessary to weld three (3) sides of the vehicle frame.
Verify that 5-1/2” vertical weld can be made on each
side of bracket.
Weld mount brackets to chassis frame 100% on three
(3) sides as shown.
