Maxon GPSLR Series - Weld Handle Support Angle to Trailer

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STEP 1 - INSTALLING LIFTGATE ON TRAILERS - Cont’d
WELD HANDLE SUPPORT ANGLE TO TRAILER
2. Weld handle support angle
to crossmember as shown in
FIG. 26-2.
WELDING HANDLE SUPPORT ANGLE
FIG. 26-2
1. Rotate the handle support angle up
to the underbody until it touches the
crossmember closest to the handle
grip (FIG. 26-1). Mark angle position
at bottom of the crossmember and
cut off excess length of angle support
(FIG. 26-1).
NOTE: Underbody may interfere with position of the handle support angle. If nec-
essary, before welding, the angle support can be marked and cut to fi t
underbody. Ensure angle support doesn’t interfere with handle rotation.
POSITIONING HANDLE SUPPORT ANGLE
FIG. 26-1
TYPICAL
1/4”
CROSSMEMBER
CUT
EXCESS
MARK
FOR CUT
SUPPORT
ANGLE
HANDLE
GRIP
CROSSMEMBER
SUPPORT
ANGLE
HANDLE
GRIP
REAR SILL
(REF)
REAR SILL
(REF)
DRAFT 05-03-24