AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER WITH CONTROLS—OWNER’S MANUAL
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ISSUE DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2016 REV.2 (PART # 038-880E)
Serious injury or death will likely occur if the
instructions are not followed.
Serious injury or death may occur if the instructions
are not followed.
Procedures marked important must be followed in
order to prevent damage to machinery.
Instructions marked caution concern safe operating
procedure. Failure to comply may result in personal injury.
3.1 OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
DANGER
DANGER
WARNING
WARNING
NOTICE
NOTICE
CAUTION
1. Only trained personnel should operate or service this equipment.
2. Do not operate the dock equipment until the transport vehicle is
parked against the dock bumpers.
3. Always park the dock equipment after use.
4. Conduct routine inspections and maintenance. Failure to do so
could cause equipment damage and or personal injury.
5. Always call your authorized service representative or
manufacturer immediately if a malfunction occurs.
CAUTION
1. The upper hinge point is a hazardous pinch point. Do not use
fingers or hands to remove foreign materials.
2. Post safety warnings and barricade working area at dock level
and at ground level to prevent unauthorized use of the leveler
during maintenance/service.
3. Never leave the dock leveler unattended in the raised position.
4. Always make sure that the lip is seated inside the night lock after
putting the dock in the parked position.
5. Never leave loads sitting on the dock leveler.
6. Do not attempt to raise the dock leveler if someone is standing
on it.
7. Do not use the dock leveler if the lip’s full width is not fully
supported by the vehicle load bed.
8. Do not operate the dock leveler beyond its rated capacity.
9. Do not drive or walk onto the truck until it is parked against
the dock bumpers and the wheels are chocked, or the vehicle
restraint has been fully engaged.
10. Never attempt to lift or hold the lip out by hand. Serious personal
injury could occur.
11. Never remove the wheel chocks until loading/ unloading is
finished and the truck driver has been given permission to
depart.
1. Do not ground welding equipment to any electrical components.
2. Do not attach welder as ground to leveler platform when welding
on base frame assembly. Attach welder ground to base frame
assembly only.
3. Do not allow the drill to go too deeply when drilling holes in the
control box. Damage to the control systems may occur.
4. Never use air to blow debris from control box. Use a vacuum to
remove debris from control box.
5. Do not connect green ground lead into control box until all
welding has been completed.
6. Always keep the work area clean and free of litter.
7. Always clean all side openings of dirt and debris.
8. Always clean all dirt and debris from the lip hinge.
9. Always clean up dry and liquid spills immediately after they
occur.
10. Always maintain proper lighting in the work area.
11. If a procedure is not clearly defined in this manual, contact your
authorized Service Representative.
1. Do not enter the pit area below the dock leveler.
2. BEFORE BEGINNING ANY SERVICE PROCEDURES:
– Disconnect the power and follow all lockout / tagout
procedures.
3. Never operate a broken or damaged dock leveler. Have repairs
done immediately by a qualified service technician.
4. Always secure and center loads on the forklifts. Loose or
unbalanced loads are dangerous.
3.0 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY MESSAGE COLOR IDENTIFICATION
This manual includes color-coded safety messages that clarify instructions and specify areas where potential hazard exists. To prevent
the possibility of equipment damage and serious injury or death, please observe strictly the instructions and warnings contained in
the messages. If warning decals become damaged or missing, replace them immediately. Avoid accidents by recognizing dangerous
procedures or situations before they occur.
