Maxon GPT-3 - Page 9

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STRAP & SPACER WELDS
(TYPICAL - BOTH ENDS OF
EXTENSION PLATE)
FIG. 9-1B
2. Place 2 temporary Support Straps (5” x 4” x 3/8”
flats from Parts Box) on the Extension Plate as
shown in FIG. 9-1A. Also, put 2 temporary
spacers (2” x 1” x 1/8” flats from Parts Box)
between Platform and Extension Plate as shown
in FIG. 9-1B. (Spacers keep 1/8” between
Platform and Extension Plate while welding
liftgate to vehicle frame.) Weld the Straps and
Spacers to Extension Plate (FIG. 9-1B).
STEP 2 - WELD EXTENSION PLATE TO VEHICLE -
Continued
1” (APPROX. - TYP.
STRAP OVERHANG)
1/4”
1/8” SPACER
1/2” (APPROX.-
TYP. SPACER
OVERHANG)
17-1/2”
1/4” LG. TACK, SUPPORT
STRAP TO EXTENSION
PLATE (1 WELD ONLY),
SPACER & SUPPORT
STRAP TO EXTENSION
PLATE (1 WELD ONLY)
4”
EXTENSION
PLATE
SUPPORT
STRAPS
FIG. 9-1A