Installation manual

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WELDING LIFTGATE TO VEHICLE - Continued
WELDING LIFTGATE TO FLAT BED VEHICLE
FIG. 12-1A
WELDING PROCEDURE - FLAT BED VEHICLE
The column assemblies are tied in to the fl at bed side
rails with two lengths of channel as shown in FIG.
12-1A. Weld column assembly to its corresponding
side rail to a distance of 60” approximately, just above
a cross member (FIG. 12-1A). If side rail is less than
1/4”, weld a 1/4” plate to side rail, then weld channel
to 1/4” plate as shown in FIG. 12-1B.
NOTE: Mounting channel is not supplied by MAXON.
60”
APPROX
SIDE RAIL THICK
LESS THAN 1/4”
FIG. 12-1B
1/4”
1/4”
1/4”
3” LG. MINIMUM
CROSS MEMBER