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AP4047 RA 11/10
sAFETY PRACTICEs/TOOLs
Read these safety practices before installing,
operating or servicing the dock leveler. Failure to
follow the safety practices could result in serious
injury or death.
READ AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS
CONTAINED IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE INSTALLING,
OPERATING OR SERVICING THE HYDRAULIC
CONVERSION KIT.
Place barricades on the dock floor around the dock
leveler pit and in the driveway in front of the pit while
installing, maintaining or repairing the dock leveler.
SAFELY SECURE MAINTENANCE STRUT before
climbing into the dock leveler pit or doing any
maintenance or repair under the dock leveler.
Disconnect the power and properly tag or lock off
before climbing into the dock leveler pit or doing any
maintenance or repair under the dock leveler.
All electrical troubleshooting or repair must be done by
a qualified technician and must meet applicable codes.
Disconnect the power and properly tag or lock off
before doing any electrical work. If it is necessary to
make troubleshooting checks inside the control box with
the power on, USE EXTREME CAUTION! Do not place
fingers or non-insulated tools inside the control box.
Touching wires or other parts inside the control box
could result in electrical shock, serious injury or death.
Do not operate the dock leveler with equipment,
material or people on the ramp or lip.
Do not operate the dock leveler when anyone is in front
of it unless they are securing the maintenance strut.
Stay clear of the dock leveler when it is moving.
KEEP HANDS CLEAR OF HINGES AT ALL TIMES.
Do not use hands to position dock leveler ramp or lip in
truck or to store dock leveler.
Always use full range toe guards on dock levelers
converted with hydraulic conversion. Failure to use toe
guards could result in serious shearing injuries from a
descending dock leveler.
Do not use the dock leveler if it looks broken or does
not seem to work right. Tell your supervisor it needs
repair right away.
Do not use a fork truck or other material handling
equipment to lower the ramp.
TOOL LIsT
List of tools and equipment needed to field install the
HTC Kit. This job would typically require two service
technicians.
Service truck should be equipped with the following:
• Safety markers to secure work area around the dock
• “Boom” crane or hoist
• Cutting torch
• Welder
• Soap stone or paint marker
• Tape measure
• Drill and drill bit kit, magnet, & hammer
• Miscellaneous hand tools.
• 1-1.5 gallons of Mil H - 5606 hydraulic fluid
• Teflon plumbers tape
• Touch up paint
• Shim stock
• Electrical wire / conduit
sAFETY PRACTICEs