Zepro ZS 150-135, Инструкция по установке

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The nature of the installation geometry of sliding tail
lifts is more complicated than standard models and
therefore more thought and attention is required
when considering which lift model is suited to which
frame and the exact position on the frame at which
the lift should be attached. The stowed lift must fit
in the available overhang and the folding part of the
platform must have clearance from the vehicle frame
in order to be folded out for use. Short overhangs
and long platforms can be mutually exclusive, so
it is advisable to clearly understand the questions
involved.
The points to be considered are the following:
a) What is the lifting height required to the highest
possible position of the unladen vehicle bed.
b) Total platform length is made up of the sum of the
lengths of the fixed and folding part of the platform.
c) The fixed part of the platform (to which the lifting
arms and cylinders are attached) contributes to
the total length of the lift in the stowed position.
d) 250 mm (for the support frame)
+ lift arm length
+ fixed part of the platform
the total lift length in the stowed position
e) The available overhang must be greater than the
total lift length in the stowed position.
f) Let's consider the case of the single folded plat-
forms. In the stowed position, the folding part of
the platform cannot be longer than the space
available above the fixed platform part and the
lift arm, up to the wheeled mounting brackets. So
the total platform length permissible is geometri-
cally limited. ZEPRO will not sell you a platform
combination that cannot fit, however, this serves
as an explanation as to the limitation of platfom/
liftarm combinations available.
g) Another point to bear in mind is when the lift is
slid out from the stowed position and the lift arm
is lowered to the ground so that the folding part
of the platform can be folded out, the distance
between the lower rear edge of the vehicle frame
and the platform hinge between the two platform
parts is the upper limit for the length of the folding
platform part. This varies from vehicle to vehicle
and is a factor dependent on ground clearance
and chassis design. ZEPRO or their approved
dealers can give advice on this point.
4. Slider installation
Geometry of sliding lift installation