3.1 OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
3. 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.
Serious injury or death will likely occur if the instructions are
not followed.
Procedures marked IMPORTANT must be followed in order to
prevent damage to machinery.
Serious injury or death may occur if the instructions are not
followed.
Instructions marked CAUTION concern safe operating
procedure. Failure to comply may result in personal injury.
•
DO NOT
operate leveler with anyone standing in its path of operation.
•
DO NOT
service leveler unless Maintenance Stand is properly engaged.
•
BEFORE BEGINNING ANY SERVICE PROCEDURES:
– Position the dock leveler in the vertically stored position.
– Disconnect the power and follow all LOCKOUT / TAGOUT procedures.
•
DO NOT
operate leveler without filling the cylinder if the leveler has not been in service for an extended period of time.
•
Procedure for filling cylinder:
– Press and hold the ‘Deck’ button (Run Pump). Operate for
(35) seconds.
• Keep away from hinge when operating leveler.
• Post
safety warnings and barricade working area
at dock level and
at ground level to prevent unauthorized use of the leveler during
maintenance/service.
•
During installation, anchors must be properly torqued to obtain the
necessary anchoring strength.
DO NOT USE IMPACT DRIVERS.
•
DO NOT
drive or walk onto the transport vehicle until it is parked
against the dock bumpers and the wheels are chocked, or the
Vehicle Restraint has been fully engaged and the lights have
changed to
GREEN
inside and
RED
outside.
•
NEVER
attempt to lift or hold the lip out by hand. Serious personal
injury could occur.
•
DO NOT
remove lifting equipment until:
a) The main cylinder has been filled.
b) The Maintenance Stand has been installed and engaged.
•
ALWAYS
check the rigging to make sure that it is secure before
proceeding to lift the unit.
Never stand under any unit being
lifted.
•
NEVER
remove the wheel chocks until loading/ unloading is finished
and the truck driver has been given permission to depart, or the
Vehicle Restraint has been released and the lights have changed
to
RED
inside and
GREEN
outside.
•
DO NOT
ground welding equipment to any hydraulic cylinder or
electrical components.
•
DO NOT
attach welder as ground to leveler platform when welding on
base frame assembly. Attach welder ground to base frame
assembly
only
. Otherwise damage to bearings or hydraulic
equipment will occur.
•
DO NOT
allow the drill to go too deeply when drilling holes in the
control box. Damage to the control systems may occur.
•
NEVER
use air to blow debris from control box. Use a vacuum to
remove debris from control box.
•
DO NOT
connect green ground lead into control box or junction box
until all welding has been completed.
•
CHECK HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL
. Deck mounted power unit
has been filled with fluid but cylinders, hoses and manifold are
shipped dry.
•
NOTE -
check motor rotation. Jog the motor until rotation has been
determined.
DO NOT
allow the motor to run in reverse for more
than a couple of seconds, otherwise the power unit may become
damaged.
•
DO NOT
force valve adjustment screws against internal stops.
Damage will occur to the valve/seat.
•
If a procedure is not clearly defined in this manual, contact your
authorized Service Representative.
•
ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL
should operate or service this equipment.
•
DO NOT
operate leveler until freight carrier is parked against the dock bumpers and has been secured.
•
ALWAYS
return the leveler platform to the proper stored position.
•
ALWAYS
conduct routine inspections and maintenance. Failure to conduct could cause personal injury or damage to equipment.
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