Maxon BMR-55, BMR-66, BMR-44, BMR-35 Operation Manual

M-16-11
REV. A
FEBRUARY 2017

• Warnings

• Decal & Plate Locations

• Standard Control Locations

• Liftgate & Retention Ramp Operation

Operation Manual Contains:

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-11, REVISION A ................5

WARNINGS ..............................................................................6

DECALS & PLATES .................................................................8

STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS ......................................10

POWER DOWN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED) ........................11

PUMP BOX CONTROLS ..........................................................12

FORKLIFT ADVISORY ............................................................13

LOADING VEHICLE ................................................................14

OPENING THE PLA TFORM ....................................................14

LOWERING THE PLA TFORM .................................................14

OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP ........................................15

POSITIONING LOAD ...............................................................16

RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM .....................................17

UNLOADING VEHICLE ...........................................................19

OPENING THE PLA TFORM ....................................................19

LOWERING THE PLA TFORM .................................................19

OPENING RAMP TO RETENTION POSITION ........................20

RAISING THE PLA TFORM ......................................................21

POSITIONING LOAD ...............................................................22

LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM ................................23

STOWING PLATFORM ............................................................24

STOW RETENTION RAMP ......................................................24

USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) ....................................26

USING AUTO CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) .........................29

DOCK LOADING & UNLOADING ...........................................32

LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVEL...........................32

5

PAGE DESCRIPTION OF CHANGE

COVER Updated REV. and date of release.

8 Updated decal positions on RH column.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES: M-16-11, REVISION A

6

WARNINGS

2. Do not exceed rated load capacity of the Liftgates which is

3500 lbs. for model BMR-3500, 4400 lbs. for model BMR­44, 5500 lbs. for model BMR-55, and 6600 lbs. for model
BMR-66.

3. Do not allow any part of your body to be placed under, within, or
around any portion of the moving Liftgate or its mechanisms, or in
a position that would trap them between the platform and the fl oor
of truck body (or between platform and the ground) when Liftgate

is operated.

4. Consider the safety and location of bystanders and
location of nearby objects when operating the Liftgate. Stand
to one side of platform while operating the Liftgate. Be certain
that the area the Liftgate will move through during operation
is clear of all obstacles.

5. Comply with all attached instruction decals and warning decals.

11. Above all, USE GOOD COMMON SENSE when operating this
Liftgate.

8. Do not move vehicle unless Liftgate is correctly stowed.

6. Keep decals clean and legible. If decals are illegible or missing,
have them replaced. Get free replacement decals from Maxon.

7. Never drive a forklift on the Liftgate platform.

10. A correctly installed Liftgate will operate smoothly and reasonably
quiet. The only noticeable noise, during Liftgate operation, is from
the power unit while the platform is being opened (SD models
only), lowered (power down models only), raised, or closed. Listen
for scraping, grating and binding noises and have the problem
corrected before continuing to operate the Liftgate.

MAXON Lift Corp. Customer Service

11921 Slauson Ave

Santa Fe Springs, CA 90670

[phone]

WARNING

!

9. Correctly stow platform when not in use. Extended platforms

could create a hazard for people and vehicles passing by.

1. Incorrect operation of this Liftgate can result in serious personal
injury. Comply with WARNINGS and Liftgate operating instructions
in this manual. Do not allow untrained persons or children to oper-

ate the Liftgate. If you need to replace an Operation Manual, ad­ditional copies are available from:

12. Never use a cell phone while operating the Liftgate.

7

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8

DECALS & PLATES

FIG. 8-1

NOTE: Ensure there is no residue, dirt, or corrosion where decals are attached.

If necessary, clean surface before attaching decals.

STOW WARNING

DECAL

P/N 282847-01

FAMILY OWNED DECAL

(2 PLACES)

P/N 283445-01

SERIAL PLATE

FAMILY OWNED

DECAL

P/N 283445-01

DECAL “C”

DECAL “A”

DECAL “B”

DECAL “D”

YELLOW

ALIGNMENT

TAPE

P/N 090175-14

DECAL “E”

CAUTION DECAL

(2 PLACES)

P/N 260552

WARNING

DECAL

P/N 288966-01

DECAL “F”

NOTE: Decals on the Liftgate are attached at the

factory.

9

DECAL SHEET

FIG. 9-1

DECAL SHEET PART NUMBERS

TABLE 9-1

(REFER TO TABLE 9-1)

MODEL ORDER P/N DECAL “C”

BMR-35 289163-01 3500 LBS. [1600 KG]
BMR-44 289163-02 4400 LBS. [2000 KG]
BMR-55 289163-03 5500 LBS. [2500 KG]
BMR-66 289163-04 6600 LBS. [3000 KG]

10

STANDARD CONTROL LOCATIONS

GROUND ACCESS - COLUMN SWITCH

Toggle switches on column switch (FIG. 10-1A)
let operator raise (UP), lower (DOWN), FOLD,
and UNFOLD the platform (FIG. 10-1B) while
standing on the ground.

PLATFORM ACCESS - RUNNER SWITCH

Toggle switch (FIG. 10-2A) on RH runner
lets operator raise (UP) and lower (DOWN) the
platform (FIG. 10-2B) only. Switch stays within
reach when operator rides platform UP and

DOWN.

FIG. 10-1B

FIG. 10-2B

FIG. 10-1A

FIG. 10-2A

11

POWER DOWN CONTROLS (IF EQUIPPED)

GROUND ACCESS - COLUMN SWITCH

POWER DOWN button (if equipped) on column

switch (FIG. 11-1A) lets operator lower platform
by pressing the POWER DOWN button once
and pushing and holding the toggle switch
(DOWN) (FIG. 11-1B), while standing on

the ground.

The POWER DOWN button (FIG.

11-1A) illuminates to indicate the power down
function is activated.

FIG. 11-1B

FIG. 11-1A

POWER DOWN

BUTTON

PLATFORM ACCESS - RUNNER SWITCH

POWER DOWN button (if equipped) on runner

switch (FIG. 11-2A) lets operator lower platform
by pressing the POWER DOWN button once
and pushing and holding the toggle switch
(DOWN) (FIG. 11-2B), while standing

on the platform. The POWER DOWN button
(FIG. 11-2A) illuminates to indicate the power
down function is activated.

FIG. 11-2B

FIG. 11-2A

POWER DOWN

BUTTON

12

MASTER SELECT

SWITCH

(OFF)

FIG. 12-1C

MASTER SELECT SWITCH

The master select switch (FIGS. 12-1B,
12-2B and 12-2C) applies or removes

battery power from the pump(s). For a single
pump box (FIGS. 12-1A and 12-1B), turn the
MASTER SELECT SWITCH to 1 to operate
Liftgate.

PUMP BOX CONTROLS

SINGLE PUMP BOX

FIG. 12-1A

If the Liftgate is equipped with a dual
pump box, the MASTER SELECT
SWITCH (FIG. 12-1B) can be used to
connect battery power to either pump 1
or pump 2 to power Liftgate. To remove
battery power from pumps 1 and 2, turn
switch OFF (FIG. 12-1C).

MASTER SELECT

SWITCH

(PUMP 1 SELECTED)

FIG. 12-1B

13

Keep forklift OFF of platform.

FORKLIFT ADVISOR Y

FIG. 13-1

FIG. 13-2

WARNING

!

14

LOWERING THE PLATFORM

FIG. 14-3

To lower platform to the
ground, use column switch as
shown in FIG. 14-3. Release
toggle switch when platform
reaches the ground.

LOADING VEHICLE

COLUMN

DECAL

RUNNER

ARROW

FIG. 14-2A

OPENING THE PLATFORM

COLUMN SWITCH

FIG. 14-1

DOWN

FIG. 14-2B

Push toggle switch to DOWN position (FIG.
14-1) to lower platform until runner arrow and

column decal are about even (FIG. 14-2B).
Platform will be released from the locking
wedges on the Liftgate column. Next, use
column switches 1 and 2 to UNFOLD platform
(FIG. 14-2A). Hold both toggle switches until
platform reaches the unfolded (horizontal)
position and then release the switches.

UNFOLD

DOWN

NOTE: The 2 platform fl ashing lights are fl ashing when platform is unfolding and

unfolded. The lights stop fl ashing when the platform is folded/stowed.

1

2

15

OPENING THE RETENTION RAMP

To unfold retention ramp, pull
lock in direction of arrow (FIG.
15-1) and rotate ramp to the
ground (FIG. 15-2).

RAMP

POSITION

LOCK

(PULL TO RELEASE)

FIG. 15-1

FIG. 15-2

RAMP

STOWED

POSITION

16

Place all loads as close as
possible to the inboard edge of
the platform with heaviest part
toward the truck body as shown
in FIG. 16-1. Move loads
across the ramp (FIG. 16-1)
to the platform, but never rest
or raise loads on the ramp. If
standing on platform with the
load, stand in the footprint area
shown and comply with the
preceding WARNING.

A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not
place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed
lifting capacity of Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your
feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

WARNING

!

RAMP

INBOARD

EDGE

LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL

FIG. 16-1

LOADING VEHICLE - Continued

POSITIONING LOAD

17

1. Fold ramp until it locks in retention
position (FIG. 17-1B).

3. Carefully move the load into
vehicle (FIG. 17-2).

FIG. 17-1A

STAND CLEAR OF

PLATFORM

(REFER TO DECALS

& PLATES)

RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM

RAMP

A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it.
To prevent possible injury, get on the platform before putting the
ramp in retention position.

CAUTION

!

PLATFORM

MOVING LOAD INTO VEHICLE

FIG. 17-2

FIG. 17-1B

RETENTION

POSITION

2. Use runner switch to raise (UP)

platform from ground level to bed
height (FIG. 17-2). Release
switch when platform reaches
bed height.

RUNNER

SWITCH

UP

18

FIG. 18-1

LOADING VEHICLE - Continued

RAISING & UNLOADING PLATFORM - Continued

4. Use runner switch to lower

the platform to ground level

(FIG. 18-1).

5. If there are more loads to put

in vehicle, repeat the previous
LOADING VEHICLE steps
for each load. When loading
is fi nished, use STOWING
PLATFORM procedure in this
manual.

INBOARD

EDGE

RUNNER

SWITCH

DOWN

19

OPENING THE PLATFORM

UNLOADING VEHICLE

LOWERING THE PLATFORM

FIG. 19-3

To lower platform to the ground,
use runner switch as shown
in FIG. 19-3. Release toggle
switch when platform reaches
the ground.

Push column UP/DOWN toggle switch to

DOWN position (FIG. 19-1) to lower platform
(FIG. 19-2A) until runner arrow and column

decal are about even (FIG. 19-2B). Platform
will be released from the locking wedges on the
Liftgate column. Next, use column switches 1
and 2 to UNFOLD platform (FIG. 19-2A). Hold
both toggle switches until platform reaches the
unfolded (horizontal) position and then release
the switches.

FIG. 19-2A

COLUMN SWITCH

FIG. 19-1

DOWN

FIG. 19-2B

UNFOLD

INBOARD

EDGE

RUNNER

SWITCH

COLUMN

DECAL

RUNNER

ARROW

STAND CLEAR OF

PLATFORM

(REFER TO DECALS

& PLATES)

DOWN

1

2

20

OPENING RAMP TO RETENTION POSITION

UNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued

To unfold retention ramp, pull
lock mechanism in direction of
arrow (FIG. 20-1) and lift the
retention ramp until it locks
in the retention position (FIG.

20-2).

FIG. 20-2

STOWED

POSITION

RETENTION

POSITION

A ramp in retention position can trip you when stepping over it. To
prevent possible injury, get on the platform before putting the ramp
in retention position.

CAUTION

!

FIG. 20-1

LOCK

(PULL TO RELEASE)

RAMP

21

INBOARD

EDGE

Use runner switch to raise
platform (FIG. 21-1) from ground
level to bed height. Release switch
when platform reaches bed height.

RAISING THE PLATFORM

FIG. 21-1

RUNNER

SWITCH

UP

22

INBOARD

EDGE

A load should never extend past the edges of the platform. Do not
place unstable loads on platform and do not allow load to exceed
lifting capacity of Liftgate. If standing on platform, do not allow your
feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

WARNING

!

UNLOADING VEHICLE - Continued

POSITIONING LOAD

PUSHING LOAD ON PLATFORM

FIG. 22-1

Load the platform at bed level
(FIG. 22-1) as follows. Push load
out of the vehicle to correct posi­tion on the platform. Place all loads
as close as possible to the inboard
edge of the platform with heaviest
part toward the vehicle body as
shown in FIG. 22-1. If standing on
platform with the load, stand in the
footprint area shown and comply
with the WARNING at the

top of this page.

Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from
platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always push
the load out on the platform.

!

WARNING

23

1. Use runner switch to lower platform
to the ground (FIG. 23-1A). Release
switch when platform reaches
ground level.

Before lowering platform, make sure area surrounding platform is
clear of people and objects. If standing on platform, do not allow
your feet to extend beyond inboard edge of platform.

WARNING

!

3. Carefully move load off platform
(FIG. 23-2) and then move it to

a place where it will not become
a hazard for people and other
vehicles. If there is more to
unload from vehicle, repeat
the previous UNLOADING
VEHICLE steps for each load.
When unloading is fi nished,
use STOWING PLATFORM
procedure in this manual.

2. Pull up on lock mechanism
and lower retention ramp
to the ramp position (FIG.

23-1B).

LOWERING & UNLOADING PLATFORM

FIG. 23-1A

FIG. 23-1B

RAMP

POSITION

INBOARD

EDGE

MOVING LOAD OFF PLATFORM

FIG. 23-2

RUNNER

SWITCH

STAND CLEAR OF

PLATFORM

(REFER TO DECALS

& PLATES)

DOWN

24

STOW RETENTION RAMP

STOWING PLATFORM

Push retention ramp
to stowed position as
shown in FIGS. 24-1A &

24-1B.

STOWED

POSITION

RETENTION

POSITION

1. Use the column switch to raise (UP)

platform (FIG. 24-2A) until runner arrow
and column decal on LH column are
aligned (FIG. 24-2B).

FIG. 24-1A

FIG. 24-1B

FIG. 24-2A

STOW PLATFORM

RAMP

POSITION

CAUTION

Platform and bottom stops could be damaged if platform is folded
with heel below the column bottom stops. Bottom stops will
interfere with folded platform being raised to up position. Prevent
damage by aligning arrow decals on column & runner before fold­ing platform. Then, platform heel will be above the bottom stops.

UP

COLUMN

DECAL

RUNNER

ARROW

FIG. 24-2B

25

Upper locking wedges must be engaged before moving vehicle.

WARNING

!

FIG. 25-1

PLATFORM STOWED IN

UPPER LOCKED POSITION

FIG. 25-2A

2. Hold both column

switches 1 and 2 to FOLD
platform (FIG. 25-1).

3. Use column switch to raise
(UP) platform to upper

locking position as follows
(FIG. 25-2A). Raise platform
until round wedge on each
opener arm is behind the
upper locking wedge on
each column (FIGS. 25-2A &

25-2B).

UPPER LOCKING WEDGE ENGAGED

(CHAIN REMOVED FROM VIEW)

FIG. 25-2B

ROUND

WEDGE

OPENER

ARM

FOLD

UPPER

LOCKING

WEDGE

UP

NOTE: The 2 platform fl ashing lights are fl ashing when platform is unfolding and

unfolded. The lights stop fl ashing when the platform is folded/stowed.

1

2

26

CAUTION

!

NOTE: Some Liftgates are equipped with single or dual cart stops.

Cart stops prevent loaded carts from rolling off outboard end
of platform. Single cart stops are 1 section, about the same
as overall width of platform, and operate with one set of
controls. Dual cart stops are 2 identical sections, with a com­bined width about the same as overall width of platform, and
each is independently operated with separate controls (1 set
of controls per cart stop). The following procedure shows dual
cart stops. A single cart stop operates the same way.

1. At ground level, move load
on platform with cart stops as
shown in FIG. 26-1.

To prevent injuries caused by tripping and falling, make sure
cart stops are closed before walking on and off outboard end of
platform.

NOTE: Cart stops are usually closed when not in use. If you fi nd the

carts stops are already open when rolling a load from the
ground to the platform, you may roll the load over the cart
stop. The cart stop will close temporarily as the load crosses
and reopen when the load is off the cart stop.

USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED)

LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL

(CART STOPS CLOSED)

FIG. 26-1

CART STOPS

27

2. Open cart stops by pushing the
cart stop lock down with your
foot (FIG. 27-1B). (FIGS. 27-1A
and 27-1B). Next, position
cart(s) and stand in the footprint
area as shown in FIG. 27-1A.

NOTE: Cart stops are kept open by a cart stop lock.

UNLOADING PLATFORM AT BED LEVEL

(DUAL CART STOPS OPEN)

FIG. 27-2

3. Raise the platform to bed

level (FIG. 27-2). Move the
load off the platform into the
vehicle body (FIG. 27-2).

CART STOPS

OPENING CART STOPS

(RH SIDE OF FLIP OVER)

FIG. 27-1B

VEHICLE

BODY

PLATFORM

LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL

(CART STOPS OPEN)

FIG. 27-1A

CART STOP LOCK

(DUAL CART

STOPS ONLY)

CART STOP

LOCK

28

CART STOP LOCK

(DUAL CART

STOPS ONLY)

4. When loading the plat-

form at bed level, make
sure cart stops are open
(FIG. 28-1). Push load
out of the vehicle. Place
all loads as close as
possible to the edge of
the cart stops as shown
in FIG. 28-1. If standing
on platform with the load,
stand in the footprint
area shown and com­ply with the WARNING
shown above.

Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from
platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always
push the load out on the platform.

WARNING

!

5. Unload platform with cart
stops at ground level as
follows. Make sure cart
stops are closed before
moving load off the plat­form (FIG. 28-2). To close,
push the cart stop lock
down. Then, step on cart
stop until closed (FIG.
28-2). Move load off the
platform as shown in FIG.

28-2.

NOTE: Cart stops are kept

closed by a cart stop
lock (FIG. 28-2).

USING CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED) - Continued

LOADING PLATFORM AT BED LEVEL

(DUAL CART STOPS OPEN)

FIG. 28-1

VEHICLE

BODY

PLATFORM

CART STOPS

CART

STOPS

CART STOP

LOCK

UNLOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND

(DUAL CART STOPS CLOSED)

FIG. 28-2

29

NOTE: Some Liftgates are equipped with auto cart stops. Auto cart

stops open and close automatically depending on the position
of the liftgate. The following procedure shows auto cart stops.

1. Move load on platform on the
ground as shown in FIG. 29-1.

USING AUTO CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED)

LOADING PLATFORM AT GROUND LEVEL

(AUTO CART STOP CLOSED)

FIG. 29-1

AUTO CART

STOP

30

AUTO CART STOP OPEN

FIG. 30-1

2. Stand in the footprint area

as shown (FIG. 30-1) before
raising the platform.

NOTE: Auto cart stop is opened

by raising the platform

(FIG. 30-1).

UNLOADING PLATFORM AT BED LEVEL

(AUTO CART STOP OPEN)

FIG. 30-2

3. Raise the platform to bed

level (FIG. 30-2). Move the
load off the platform into the
vehicle body (FIG. 30-2).

VEHICLE

BODY

PLATFORM

USING AUTO CART STOPS (IF EQUIPPED)

- Continued

AUTO CART

STOP

31

Pulling the load from vehicle to platform can result in a fall from
platform and serious injury. When unloading vehicle, always
push the load out on the platform.

WARNING

!

AUTO CART STOP CLOSED

FIG. 31-2

5. Unload platform with auto cart

stop at ground level as follows.
Move load off the platform as
shown in FIG. 31-2.

NOTE: When loading the platform

at bed level, auto cart stop
is open (FIG. 31-1).

LOADING PLATFORM AT BED LEVEL

(AUTO CART STOP OPEN)

FIG. 31-1

PLATFORM

AUTO

CART STOP

AUTO CART

STOP

NOTE: Auto cart stop is closed

when platform is on the
ground (FIG. 31-2).

VEHICLE

BODY

4. Push load out of the ve-

hicle and place all loads
as close as possible to the
edge of the cart stop(s)
as shown in FIG. 31-1.
If standing on platform
with the load, stand in the
footprint area shown and
comply with the WARNING
shown above.

32

1. Use column switch to lower (DOWN) platform
until it rests on bottom stops (FIG. 32-1). Release
switch when top edge of closed platform is below
bed height and dock level, and in the lower locking
position (FIG. 32-1). Now, loads can be moved
between dock and vehicle without using Liftgate.

LOWER LOCKING POSITION

FIG. 32-1

DOCK

Use dock plate for moving loads between dock and vehicle. Dock
plate must be supported by dock and vehicle fl oor. It must not
rest on Liftgate platform.

CAUTION

!

LOWER PLATFORM BELOW DOCK LEVEL

DOCK LOADING & UNLOADING

VEHICLE

FLOOR

PLATFORM

NOTE: Platform may be lowered with

vehicle backed up to dock.

DOWN

33

Upper locking wedges must be engaged before moving vehicle.

WARNING

!

PLATFORM STOWED IN

UPPER LOCKED POSITION

FIG. 33-1A

UPPER LOCKING WEDGE ENGAGED

(CHAIN REMOVED FROM VIEW)

FIG. 33-1B

ROUND

WEDGE

OPENER

ARM

UPPER

LOCKING

WEDGE

UP

2. When fi nished loading and

unloading from the dock,
use column switch to raise
(UP) platform to upper
locking position as follows
(FIG. 33-1A). Raise platform
until round wedge on each
opener arm is behind the
upper locking wedge on
each column (FIGS. 33-1A &
33-1B).