DH-L* cantilever tail lifts
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DH-L* cantilever tail lifts OPERATION MANUAL Manufacturer: DHOLLANDIA N.V. Zoomstraat 9 9160 LOKEREN (Belgium) Tel : +32 (0)9 349 06 92 Fax : +32 (0)9 349 09 77 e-mail : info@dhollandia.be website : www.dhollandia.com Read the manual in its entirety before operating the tail lift Keep this manual in the vehicle cab, as reference for the driver and tail lift operator Order ref: MD025.EN Doc: USE_CE operation manual DHL_EUR EN_2020_rev1

1 UNDERSTANDING SAFETY AND WARNING SIGNS Many safety signs and symbols used in this manual are based on international standards, others refer to specific situations or actions. Consult section 11 from page 46 onwards for an overview of signs and symbols used in DHOLLANDIA manuals, and their meaning. Please take special notice of the following signs used in the manual. They indicate the likelihood and severity of a potential injury if a person fails to follow the instructions presented on the safety sign. DANGER: indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result...

2 CONTACT INFORMATION AND DISCLAIMERS • DHOLLANDIA tail lifts are regularly being adapted to new vehicle and chassis developments, and specialized customer requirements. Therefore, DHOLLANDIA reserves the right to alter product specifications without prior notice; and potentially modifications or new developments might not have been taken into account at the time of printing. NOTICE Please confirm you have reviewed the most up-to-date version of this manual prior to operation of the associated DHOLLANDIA tail lift. See below for instructions to download the latest version of the manual. •...

This OPERATION MANUAL explains how the DHOLLANDIA tail lift is manufactured; what safety devices are incorporated in its design; and how to use the tail lift in a correct manner, that preserves the integrity of the machine over the intended lifetime and helps maximize the safety of the operator and any bystanders. The MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR MANUAL (separate) explains how to maintain and service the tail lift in the appropriate manner, maximizing the safety of the operator and any bystanders, and ensuring the reliability of the tail lift over the intended lifetime. The CE IDENTIFICATION AND...

Every DHOLLANDIA tail lift is identified by and labelled with a unique 8-digit serial number (with or without a space between the first and last 4 digits). Use this number for any inquiry on a particular tail lift, or when ordering replacement parts. In addition to the tail lift type and serial number, the various serial number labels provide additional information, such as: the maximum rated lift capacity and load chart, the bumper certificate number, the date of manufacture, etc... These labels are usually affixed to the vehicle body and various tail lift components, and can be found in...

TAIL LIFT TERMINOLOGY See figure below for parts corresponding to numbers in this table # Lift frame: mounted in a fixed position under the vehicle chassis. It bears the platform and its load via connection to the lift arms and hydraulic cylinders. Mounting plates: used to mount the lift frame to the vehicle chassis. Platform: carries the load during loading / unloading, lifting / lowering. Manufactured from steel or light-weight aluminium and with a non-slip working surface. Equipped with synthetic rollers to protect it from scraping the ground. Lift arms L+R: actuated by the hydraulic...

SAFETY DEVICES DHOLLANDIA tail lifts are equipped with multiple safety devices in order to ensure that goods can be loaded and unloaded with maximum safety for the operator, any incidental bystanders, and the load itself. The following safety devices are incorporated or recommended on most tail lifts: • Electrical safety valves mounted on all cylinders [standard]. The safety valves lock the oil inside the hydraulic cylinders as long as they are not energized via the electrical controls. The purpose is to secure the platform in its travel position while driving, or in any other fixed...

Tail lift on/off switch [min. 1 compulsory]. Depending on configuration, the electrical power to the tail lift is switched on / off by means of: 1. A cabin switch provided by the truck manufacturer or DHOLLANDIA [option OAE503.2]. This switch enables the operator to switch the control power to the main external control box on / off. If equipped with a position sensor [option OAE502], it also provides a signal if the platform is stowed in its travel position, or left open. 2. A main battery disconnect switch integrated in the external control box [optional]. This switch enables the operator...

Visibility of the deployed platform [min. 1 compulsory]. Any platform protruding beyond the extremities of the vehicle, MUST be clearly visible from all approachable sides in daylight and at night. Check any applicable national or local regulations, as these can be very strict on the application, size and type of means used. The visibility of the platform can be optimized by: 1. Reflective marking tape applied to the sides of the platform [standard] applied during installation 2. Platform flags [option OAT020 - 023], mounted to the underside of the platform, near the outboard platform edge...

7 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR USING THE TAIL LIFT 7.1 • DO NOT USE TAIL LIFT WITHOUT ADEQUATE SAFETY AND OPERATOR TRAINING DHOLLANDIA tail lifts shall be exclusively used to load and unload the goods transported on the carrying vehicle, within the limits of the applicable load chart, in compliance with the operator instructions and safety instructions in this manual. Improper use of the tail lift will put the operator and other parties at great risk of serious bodily injury and death. To reduce the risk of serious bodily injury to the operator and any bystanders, the use of the tail lift is...

Prior to operating the tail lift, the vehicle must be safely parked on level and solid ground, have the parking brake applied, and the engine switched off. Lock open the rear doors and secure all other moving parts of the vehicle body. Failure to abide by these instructions can result in serious bodily injury or death to the operator or bystanders. Ensure that the vehicle cannot tip-over when putting heavy weight on the platform. If the vehicle or the tail lift are equipped with mechanical or hydraulic stabilizing legs, deploy these before opening the platform. Ensure that the stabilizing...