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Recommended practices for welding on steel parts are contained in the current AWS
(American Welding Society) D1.1 Structural Welding Code - Steel. Damage to Liftgate
and/or vehicle, and personal injury can result from welds that are done incorrectly.
NOTE:
1.
to-end as shown in FIG. 13-1.
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CAUTION
To prevent damage, liftgate bat-
power cables are disconnected
before using electrical welder.
Put welder ground lead as close
as possible to part being welded.
Use protective cover on liftgate
and truck body to protect from
welding heat and spatter.
2.
gether to make one long strip (FIG.
13-1). Then, weld the 3 strips together
as shown in FIG. 13-1.
NOTE: Position
the welds facing down.
3. Position and support liftgate be-
tween the corner posts of pickup
bed (FIG. 13-2)
main frame housing. Then, weld
can be painted.
LIFT CORPORATION Sht. 13 of 58 DSG#
INSTALLING FILLER STRIP
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(FIG. 13-2).
WARNING
FILLER STRIPS LAYOUT & WELDING
STITCH-WELD
POSITIONING & WELDING FILLER STRIP
M-14-25
Rev. E Date: 08/13/19
2 WELDS MIN,
1/8"
MORE IF POSSIBLE
58-1/2"
FIG. 13-1
1/8"
FILLER STRIP
WELDMENT
MAIN FRAME
HOUSING
FIG. 13-2