Issued July 2024
Body and Tailgate
Copyright 2024, The Heil Co.
Printed in the U.S.A.
BODY AND TAILGATE
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PROPPING THE BODY OF A SERVICE LIFT (SERVICEABLE EJECT) UNIT (CONTINUED)
10.Using the lifting device, slowly lower the body in a controlled manner until the body is resting on the prop stands. See
the figure below.
31. Release and Lower Factory Body Props
11.Perform the maintenance or service procedures.
Follow These Steps to Lower the Body:
1. Observe and obey the DANGER labels for an elevated chassis.
2. Connect a chain or cable sling with hooks from the front body chain hook lugs to an overhead crane, truck crane or
other lifting device having adequate capacity to safely lift the body.
3. Using the lifting device, slowly lift the body in a controlled manner high enough to raise (store) the factory body props.
4. Using the lifting device, slowly lower the body in a controlled manner until it is resting on the chassis frame.
5. With the body completely down and resting on the chassis, remove the cable or chain.
6. Reconnect all wire harnesses, hydraulic hoses, and air lines that were disconnected.
7. Install the bolts and springs to the chassis mounting brackets.
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