Assembly Instruction

Types per:
MBB C 500 VAN / MBB C 500 VAN FLEX 96-522.99

1. Please check before assembly 2. Assembling the lifting platform

1. Does the delivery correspond with your order?
2. Is the appropriate assembly drawing for type C 500 VAN available? 1. Assemble the vehicle-specific consoles using the enclosed assembly kit.
3. Does the operating voltage of the C 500 VAN correspond to that of the vehicle? 2. Lift the pre-assembled lifting device under the vehicle using the appropriate hoist and use the delivered
4. Do you intend to install a false floor (raised wear floor)? hexagon head screws M 14 (6 pieces) to screw it to the consoles.
5. Check the supporting strap (25 mm of free space available between platform and strap). When doing so, mount the screws from inside to outside. On the tilt cylinder side, initially fit 2 screws
6. Always adhere to the vehicle manufacturer's assembly instructions. with the tilt cylinder retracted. Fit the third screw with the tilt cylinder extended.
PREPARATORY WORK ON THE VEHICLE CAUTION! The lifting device may swivel down as there is not yet enough oil in the lift cylinder.
Remove any spare wheels and their retainers that may be mounted under the vehicle tail. Dismount 4. Lift the torsion frame using the appropriate hoist until reaching the loading floor level with lift arm
any towing coupling, towing hook or climbing aids that may be present at the vehicle tail. Replace contour.
special bumpers having integrated climbing aids with standard bumpers.
Remove the vehicle license plate from the rear doors and re-attach it in a location that will be visible CAUTION! Be aware of interfering contours while lifting
after assembly of the MBB C 500 VAN (observe the national regulations pertaining to the license 5. Adjust and fix the height stops of the lifting device at the support tube. Important: Make sure that both
plate location). height stops are at the same level.
Install the delivered link bridge in the vehicle. Place the link bridge directly behind the vehicle's Otherwise, the lifting device may be damaged (see illustration on right side).
closed rear doors. If required, adapt the link bridge width. Fasten the link bridge to the vehicle floor 6. Then bolt the platform to the lift arms. The platform is to be installed vertically behind the vehicle.
using the delivered screws. Secure the pin with the tabs using the M12 screw provided and tighten to a torque of 75Nm.
PREPARATORY WORK ON THE VEHICLE CHASSIS (VEHICLES WITH HOLLOW SECTION Hydraulic unit Height stops Support tube Lift cylinder Torsion frame
CHASSIS)
The C 500 VAN is delivered with vehicle-specific consoles and has to be assembled using the
enclosed assembly kit. Use any existing base on the vehicle chassis (e.g. towing coupling retainer)
for fastening. Drill additional holes in the vehicle chassis frame in the locations where fastening
points are provided in the console. Weld the corresponding tubes of the enclosed assembly kit into
the van's hollow section chassis in flush position on both sides. When drilling, make sure that the Tilt cylinder Drawbar
console is assembled in parallel with the vehicle's main chassis beams. The tubes are used to
prevent deformation of the hollow section chassis.
PREPARATORY WORK ON THE VEHICLE CHASSIS (VEHICLES WITH CHANNEL SECTION
Locking screw
CHASSIS)
Tab
The C 500 VAN is delivered with vehicle-specific consoles and has to be assembled using the
Pin
enclosed assembly kit. Use any existing base on the vehicle chassis (e.g. towing coupling retainer)
for fastening. Drill additional holes in the locations where fastening points are provided in the
console.
NOTE C 500 VAN C 500 VAN FLEX
Special tools like coil testers, pressure gauges, etc. are available from PALFINGER Tail Lifts on
request.

Pin

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3. Installation of electrics 5. Adjusting the drawbar
1. Refer to the corresponding C 500 VAN circuit diagram (see the Operating Instruction Manual 1. Lift the platform up fully to the top.
provided) and follow the vehicle manufacturer's assembly instructions. 2. Close the platform to the desired vertical position.
2. Run the battery cable to the battery, shorten it if required and install the cable lug 3. Turn the nut and counter nut to the stop and tighten to approx. 50Nm.
3. Assemble the main fuse with the cable lug and connect it to the battery positive terminal. 4. Tighten the counter nut.
4. Lay the controller cable through to the driver's cab. In the driver's cab, select the appropriate place
at the instrument panel, establish an electrical connection according to the C 500 VAN circuit Detail X
diagram and attach the control box.
5. If a control box already exists in the vehicle, connect the C 500 VAN according to the additional Drawbar
circuit diagram. If necessary, order this circuit diagram from PALFINGER Tail Lifts. Stop
6. Establish a ground connection according to the vehicle manufacturer's assembly instructions Nut/counter nut

Main fuse

Control unit for Control unit for

motor vehicle semitrailer and trailer
7. CAUTION! For DGRTR vehicles, connect the ground cable to the battery or according to the vehicle
manufacturer's assembly instructions. 6. Adjustment and installation work prior to commissioning
8. The hand cable control may be operated from the marked position on the platform, only.
1. Loosen the strain relief (plastic cap at the platform head profile). Pull the cable with the connector plug
for the foot control and Warnfix out of the platform (make sure that the cable length is sufficient) and then
4. Assembly and adjustment - tilt cylinder reinstall the strain relief. Run the cable along the hydraulic hoses to the hydraulic unit. Use cable binders.
1. Turn the tilt cylinder's rod head until reaching the piston rod stop. Actuate the Open or Close control Connect the plug to the appropriate receptacle on the PCB according to the circuit diagram. Insert the
switch to set the tilt cylinder to a length that allows you to bolt the cylinder to the platform. For this cable through the entry into the hydraulic unit housing and position the protection sleeve. Close the
purpose, hold down the tilt sensor b15/b16 with the cable. Pin platform with the tilt cylinder, secure hydraulic unit.
2. Close the platform to the body.
with the tab and secure with M12 screw. Tighten this to a torque of 75Nm.
2. Move the lifting device up to the height stop using the lifting cylinder. If required, remove the
auxiliary unit. Switch b13
3. Attach the tilt sensor b15/b16, as seen in the diagram, to the dedicated platform strap on the right- horizontal
hand side so that the potting compound is oriented towards the outside.
4. Unscrew the drawbar nuts as far as possible.
5. Close the platform towards the vehicle body as far as possible (fully extend the tilt cylinder), Connector for foot
release the tilt cylinder by briefly actuating the "Open" pushbutton switch control and Warnfix
and turn the piston rod
Detail X Strain relief
using an open ended wrench to close the Tilt sensor b15/b16
platform as far as possible until it is approx. 3. All cables installed must be carefully laid and securely fastened. Sufficient bending lengths must be
5cm from the vehicle body (doors). observed.
NOTE! In this platform position Detail Z 4. Lower the platform until reaching a level of approx. 250 mm above ground and set the switch b13 at the
the tilt cylinder must be fully extended torsion frame to its horizontal position. For this purpose, undo the switch fastening screw, re-tighten it
to the stop. after the setup and fold back the locking plate.
CAUTION! The platform must not come in 5. Lift, lower, open and close the platform several times in order to bleed the cylinder. If required, adjust the
contact with the vehicle body, which X platform's horizontal position on the ground by turning the tilt sensor b16 accordingly.
Rod head 6. Check the oil level with lowered platform and check that all screw connections established according to
may otherwise be damaged. Z
6. De-pressurise the tilt cylinder by opening the platform Counter nut the assembly drawing are tight. Perform an acceptance test according to the test data booklet and record
and fasten the piston rod counter nut according the test results in the test data booklet.
to the assembly drawing.

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