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STRONGARM™ ML10 VEHICLE RESTRAINT—OWNER’S MANUAL

ISSUE DATE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2014 REV.0 (PART # 038-538E)

9.0  EQUIPMENT COMPONENT ILLUSTRATIONS

9.1  COMPONENTS AS SHIPPED CHECK LIST

MOUNTING  

BRACKET

‡ 

NOTE: 

The arm is shown in the shipping 

position and will need to be installed correctly. 

ANCHORS

ITEM

QTY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

APPROX. WEIGHT

1

1

52-011130

ML10 Body

150 lb

68 kg

2

1

038-224/5

E Exterior Driver Warning 

Sign (English / French / 
Spanish)

0.7 lb

0.32 kg

F

S

3

1

782-371

Control Rod

7 lb

3.2 kg

ITEM # 5 - CONTROLS (OPTIONAL)

1

TLC24-A

See Sec 10.0

Automatic Lights Communication 
Package (optional)

5 lb

2.27 kg

TLC24-M 

See Sec 10.0

Manual Lights Communication 
Package (optional)

1

032-461

Exterior Traffic Light (optional)

1.3 lb

0.6 kg

1

038-759E

Operation Placard 

ITEM # 4 - HARDWARE INCLUDED:

QTY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

APPROX. WEIGHT

6

010-108

5/8" dia. x 6" / 152mm Anchor 
Wedge

.15 lb

.06 kg

1

035-288

Mounting Bracket

ITEM # 5 - COMPONENTS

QTY

PART NO.

DESCRIPTION

APPROX. WEIGHT

1

038-538E

ML10 Owner's Manual

1

038-759E

Operation Placard

OPTIONAL

CONTROLS

*NOTE: 

For sign specifications, see section 7.7

WARNING

TLC24-A

TLC24-M

OUTSIDE TRAFFIC 

LIGHT STATUS

INSIDE COMMUNICATION 

LIGHTS & CONTROL STATION

ENGAGE RESTRAINT

Activate the ML10 by using the control rod to 

press down on the engagement arm until the 

restraint arm is in the fully vertical position, 

holding the ICC bar in place.

TLC24-A:

 The control station light will turn 

GREEN and the outside traffic light will turn 

RED.

TLC24-M:

 Turn the key switch to the 

‘Interlocked’ position (green LED). The 

outside traffic light changes to RED while 

GREEN light on the control station comes on. 

TLC24-A

TLC24-M

OUTSIDE TRAFFIC 

LIGHT STATUS

INSIDE COMMUNICATION 

LIGHTS & CONTROL STATION

OPPOSITE

SIDE

NOTE:

 The truck / trailer is NOT restrained if the arm is not fully vertical and 

the communication lights do not change colour as described above. Do a visual 

inspection to confim that the ICC bar is securely restrained before proceeding with 

loading / unloading. 

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Only for the ML10 and TLC24-A (Automatic) or TLC24-M (Manual)

1.

  Only trained and authorized personnel may operate this vehicle 

restraint.

2.

  Read, understand, and follow the instructions on this document and 

included manual

3.

  Prior to using the vehicle restraint:

• 

Ensure that the vehicle restraint is free and clear of all debris, snow, 
and ice.

• 

Ensure that all personnel near the vehicle restraint are aware that it 
is being operated.

•  Operate the vehicle restraint through one complete cycle to confirm 

that it is functioning properly. If the vehicle restraint is equipped with 

a communications package, confirm that the lights are working as 

required.

• 

Inspect unit for signs of structural damage or mechanical 
malfunction. If damage is observed or the restraint fails to operate 
properly, remove it from service and notify maintenance personnel 

immediately.

4.

  Before attempting to restrain a transport vehicle:

•  Ensure that the vehicle is parked firmly against the dock bumpers.
• 

If the dock leveler is equipped with a light communication package, 
load and unload on green only.

• 

Do not exceed the rated capacity as indicated on the serial plate.

• 

Do not leave equipment or material unattended on the dock leveler.

• 

Keep a safe distance from both edges.

• 

If either the dock leveler or vehicle restraint fail to operate as 
outlined in the accompanying manual’s operating instructions, refer 
to the Troubleshooting section.

5.

  If service or maintenance is required:

• 

Only authorized service personnel shall maintain or service the 
units.

APPLIES TO ALL DOCK LEVELER AND VEHICLE RESTRAINT 

COMBINATIONS

RELEASE RESTRAINT

After loading / unloading has been completed 

and the dock leveler is safely parked, release 

the restraint arm by pulling up on it quickly 

and firmly using the control rod. The arm will 

return to the parked position.

TLC24-A:

 The control station light will turn 

RED and the outside traffic light will turn 

GREEN.

TLC24-M:

 Turn the key switch to the ‘No 

Traffic’ position (red LED). The outside traffic 

light changes to GREEN  and the control 

station light turns RED.

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NOTE:

 If the ICC bar is applying pressure to the restraint arm, it may be necessary 

to have the driver back up the vehicle before releasing the arm.

Summary of Contents for STRONGARM ML10

Page 1: ...038 538E WARNING Do not operate or service this product unless you have read and fully understand the entire contents of this manual Failure to do so may result in property damage bodily injury or death ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY NOT APPEAR EXACTLY AS SHOWN STARTING FROM AUGUST 2013 SERIAL 376630 ...

Page 2: ...OTECTIVE COMPONENTS 13 7 3 TLC24 COMPONENTS OPTIONAL 13 8 0 DECAL IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION 14 9 0 EQUIPMENT COMPONENT ILLUSTRATIONS 15 9 1 COMPONENTS AS SHIPPED CHECK LIST 15 9 2 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 52 011130 16 9 3 GENERAL DIMENSIONS 17 10 0 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS STRONGARM ML10 WITH TLC24 CONTROLS AUTOMATIC MANUAL 18 10 1 PRIOR TO USE EQUIPMENT IN HOME POSITION 18 10 2 TRAILER AT BAY 18 10 3 ...

Page 3: ...al Number Door Serial Number Door Serial Number Door Serial Number Door Serial Number Door The StrongArm ML10 Mechanical Vehicle Restraint is a high performance yet low cost solution for loading docks worldwide With a vertical restraining range of 11 to 26 279 mm to 660 mm above ground and horizontal reach of 13 330 mm the ML10 is compatible with virtually all modern trucks and trailers even those...

Page 4: ...r similar indirect losses incurred by the purchaser Injury to third parties irrespective of its nature is not subject to compensation The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes at any time to the modules components and accessories concurrent with its continuing product improvements and development program Specifications operating instructions and illustrations included in this manual are ...

Page 5: ...ine maintenance lubrication and adjustments Your local Blue Giant representative offers owners the option of a Planned Maintenance Program P M P As part of this service your local Blue Giant representative will do all routine maintenance lubrication and adjustments 6 The owner shall ensure that all nameplates caution instruction markings or labels are in place and legible and that the appropriate ...

Page 6: ... object while it is being hoisted 3 BEFORE BEGINNING ANY SERVICE PROCEDURES Disconnect the power and follow all lockout tagout procedures outlined in this manual Keep hands and feet away from operating space of the restraint apparatus CRUSH HAZARD 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 ...

Page 7: ... that the machine or equipment will be shut down and locked out to perform repair or maintenance work The work area must be checked to ensure that all personnel have been removed or safely repositioned The machine or equipment power supply shall be locked in the OFF position or disconnected from the energy source Blue Giant strongly recommends that only OSHA approved lockout devices and procedures...

Page 8: ...C24 M OUTSIDE TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUS INSIDE COMMUNICATION LIGHTS CONTROL STATION OPPOSITE SIDE NOTE The truck trailer is NOT restrained if the arm is not fully vertical and the communication lights do not change colour as described above Do a visual inspection to confim that the ICC bar is securely restrained before proceeding with loading unloading OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Only for the ML10 and TLC24...

Page 9: ...art 782 371 to press down on the engagement arm until the restraint arm is in the fully vertical locked position which now holds the ICC bar in place NOTE The truck trailer is NOT restrained if the arm is not fully vertical Do a visual inspection to confirm that the ICC bar is securely restrained before proceeding with loading unloading RESTRAINT ARM IN HOME POSITION 5 2 PRIOR TO USE EQUIPMENT IN ...

Page 10: ... dock leveler is safely parked release the restraint arm by pulling up on it quickly and firmly using the control rod Blue Giant part 782 371 The arm will return to the parked position NOTE If the ICC bar is applying pressure to the restraint arm it may be necessary to have the driver back up the vehicle before releasing the arm Control rod part 782 371 releasing the restraint arm ...

Page 11: ...the restraint and the interior and exterior lights system Check for missing or damaged dock bumpers Verify complication free operation of the TLC24 A TLC24 M and exterior lights if applicable EVERY THREE MONTHS Lubricate all bushings Check wall or floor anchors Check safety warning decals and replace if necessary Explain faults briefly in the space provided below DANGER WARNING DANGER DANGER Prior...

Page 12: ...MPONENTS ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY REQ D 1 782 371 Control Rod 1 2 017 012 Return Spring 1 3 522 0000 Arm Release Lever 1 4 522 5001 Lock Weldment 1 5 210 0005 Pin Lock Weldment 1 RSP FOR ML10 STD OPERATIONAL COMPONENTS ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY REQ D 6 522 5005 Arm Pivot Shaft Assembly 1 7 522 5006 Arm Engagement Lever 1 8 522 0010 Arm Engagement Link 1 1 4 x 5 5 8 32mm x 143 mm 1 9 0...

Page 13: ...LC24 COMPONENTS OPTIONAL RSP FOR TLC24 ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY REQ D 4 026 G206 24V Monoblock LED Indicator Green 1 5 026 G014 1115 Traffic Lights Controller Board 1PH 115V TLC 1 6 026 G014 1230 Traffic Lights Controller Board 1PH 230V TLC 1 RSP FOR TLC24 COMPONENTS OPTIONAL ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY REQ D 1 026 G202 Normal Open Contact Block 1 2 026 G203 Normal Closed Contact Block ...

Page 14: ...71381 01 14 22 500 10 206 MM YYYY 3 4 038 240 V e h i c l e R e s t r a i n t 1 1 2 4 3 2 14 STRONGARM ML10 VEHICLE RESTRAINT OWNER S MANUAL ISSUE DATE SEPTEMBER 29 2014 REV 0 PART 038 538E ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 038 859E Decal BG StrongArm ML10 2 1 038 240 Decal StrongArm Vehicle Restraint 3 1 038 243E Decal Crush Hazard 4 1 038 299EF Decal Serial Plate English French 038 299ES Decal Se...

Page 15: ...y for the ML10 and TLC24 A Automatic or TLC24 M Manual 1 Only trained and authorized personnel may operate this vehicle restraint 2 Read understand and follow the instructions on this document and included manual 3 Prior to using the vehicle restraint Ensure that the vehicle restraint is free and clear of all debris snow and ice Ensure that all personnel near the vehicle restraint are aware that i...

Page 16: ...14 15 9 10 23 29 28 16 STRONGARM ML10 VEHICLE RESTRAINT OWNER S MANUAL ISSUE DATE SEPTEMBER 29 2014 REV 0 PART 038 538E 9 2 MECHANICAL ASSEMBLY 52 011130 OPTIONAL AUTOMATIC LIGHT PACKAGE NOTE PART NO DESCRIPTION 52 011131 Automatic light package includes parts highlighted ...

Page 17: ...ing 23 5 106 046 Ring Split 24 3 012 212 Washer Zinc Plated 25 1 105 879 Flat Washer x 1 3 16 x 1 16 ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 26 1 52 011115 Sensor Cover 27 2 010 036 Cap Screw 5 16 18 x 1 2 HH GR 5 ZC 28 2 012 200 Spring Lock Washers 5 16 29 1 028 212 Proximity Sensor 18mm w 5m cable 2 jamb nuts ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 1 1 52 011160 Body Weldment 2 1 52 012731 Restraint Arm 26 660mm 3 1 ...

Page 18: ...PROCEDURES INSIDE COMMUNICATION LIGHTS CONTROL STATION AUTOMATIC MANUAL The TLC24 M has interior and exterior LED light signals red green that are manually controlled to communicate safety conditions to both dock workers and truck drivers The TLC24 A when operating in automatic mode detects the position of the interlocked restraint or dock lip via a sensor allowing the lights to automatically chan...

Page 19: ...t arm is fully deployed and locked in TLC24 A TLC24 M OUTSIDE TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUS INSIDE COMMUNICATION LIGHTS CONTROL STATION PERFORM LOADING AND UNLOADING 10 4 RELEASING THE RESTRAINT ARM After loading unloading has been completed and the dock leveler is safely parked release the restraint arm by pulling up on it quickly and firmly using the control rod The arm will return to the parked position...

Page 20: ...designated authority may operate the TLC24 A in manual override mode by using the key switch to operate the lights manually 10 5 MANUAL OVERRIDE MODE TLC24 A Situations may arise that require the TLC24 A to be operated manually For example The truck ICC bar is bent damaged or missing The interlock sensor is broken or otherwise inoperable REASON AND OPERATION OF KEYS Supervisor usage Auto mode is s...

Page 21: ...26 G203 No Contact Block 7 1 026 G205 24V Monoblock LED Indicator Red 8 1 026 G206 24V Monoblock LED Indicator Green 9 2 025 062 Cable Tie Mount 10 2 522 008 Tie Wire YS 98C COMPLETE CONTROL STATION ASSEMBLY ITEM 1 Example TLC24A1115F ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 11 1 038 252EF Decal Automatic Light System 038 252ES 038 253EF Decal Manual Light System 038 253ES 12 3 010 216 Screw M4 x 8 PAN PHIL 1...

Page 22: ...T Activate the ML10 by using the control rod to press down on the engagement arm until the restraint arm is in the fully vertical position holding the ICC bar in place The outside traffic light changes to RED and the control station light remains RED Once the restraint secures the ICC bar the message on the LCD screen will change to Restraint is Engaged followed by Dock Leveler Restored and Ready ...

Page 23: ...on it quickly and firmly using the control rod The arm will return to the parked position Then touch the Release button The LCD screen will read Restraint Releasing When the restraint is in the home position the message will change to Blue Genius Ready and the control station light will turn GREEN OUTSIDE TRAFFIC LIGHT STATUS INSIDE COMMUNICATION LIGHTS CONTROL STATION OVERRIDE FEATURES 11 4 MANUA...

Page 24: ...ified 4B 1 025 G014 M Cover Only 4C 1 026 G020 Blue Genius Control Touch Board 5 1 025 G010 1 Mounting Tabs with Hardware 1 pkg of 4 Includes Fuses Location on Power Board ITEM QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 6 1 026 G030 Ribbon Cable 7 1 038 284EF Decal Serial Plate English French 038 284ES Decal Serial Plate English Spanish 8 1 038 283ESF Decal Do Not Drill 9 1 038 853EF Warning Decal English French 038...

Page 25: ...ing dock safety Exterior driver traffic light part 032 461 NOTE Mount to a flat surface DO NOT deform light housing with irregular wall surface Exterior driver warning sign part 038 225 French 038 225F Spanish 038 225S 20 508 mm 11 875 307 mm 6 35 mm Supplied with 15 ft 4572mm of cable 3 wire 5 127 mm Ø 1 4 x 4 Ø 4 102 mm 1 2 12 7 mm 11 292 mm 10 267 mm 12 7 mm NOTICE Use 038 225 instead of 038 22...

Page 26: ...raint arm rises to fully vertical position but does not lock 1 The engagement arm is not lowering into its locked position Foreign material inside enclosure may be preventing normal movement of the lock The restraint arm will not lower when the operator raises the release arm 1 The trailer is applying pressure against the restraint arm and lock Reverse the vehicle firmly against the dock bumpers a...

Page 27: ...side Auto system only 1 Faulty wiring or loose connections 2 Faulty proximity switch 3 Sensor is out of adjustment 4 Selector switch is not set to auto Optional communication lights do not change color when the restraint arm is lowered Lights remain green inside and red outside 1 Faulty wiring 2 Faulty or damaged sensor Optional communication lights system is displaying wrong signal both indoors a...

Page 28: ... A 85 Heart Lake Road South Brampton Ontario L6W3K2 6350 Burnt Poplar Road Greensboro NC 27409 800 668 7078 or 800 USA BLUE Fax 905 457 2313 www bluegiant com info bluegiant com T1 F2 Z2 C1 BR1 J2 J1 J3 D1 D2 CR1 BLK GRN RED WHT BLU ORG F1 GREEN LAMP RED LAMP 24V DC 0 02A 24V DC 0 02A RED LED GREEN LED Z1 L L1 N L2 SEE NOTES TLC 24V BLACK GREEN RED ORANGE BLUE FUSE 63mA 250V 5 x 20mm L L1 N L2 R G...

Page 29: ...ke Road South Brampton Ontario L6W3K2 6350 Burnt Poplar Road Greensboro NC 27409 800 668 7078 or 800 USA BLUE Fax 905 457 2313 www bluegiant com info bluegiant com T1 F2 Z2 C1 BR1 J2 J1 J3 D1 D2 CR1 BLK GRN RED WHT BLU ORG F1 GREEN LAMP RED LAMP 24V DC 0 02A 24V DC 0 02A RED LED GREEN LED Z1 L L1 N L2 SEE NOTES TLC 24V BLACK GREEN RED ORANGE BLUE FUSE 63mA 250V 5 x 20mm L L1 N L2 R G COM COM SW 24...

Page 30: ...PUT 1 INPUT 2 INPUT 3 COM COM 24 24 24 24 INPUT 4 INPUT 5 24 24 INPUT 6 03 04 01 02 07 08 05 06 11 12 09 10 13 14 TERMINAL BLOCK IN BG CONTROL PANEL AUDIBLE BLACK GREEN COM A B 24 I1 I2 N O RC RED COM N C MOTOR 1 GROUND BG CONTROL PANEL CONNECTIONS MC S ARE INTERNALLY CONNECTED M1 MC CABLE BY OTHERS M2 MC POWER L N MOTOR 2 SEE NOTES RED BLACK GREEN WHITE WHITE GREEN RED M1 MC GND LIP SOLENOID BROW...

Page 31: ...31 STRONGARM ML10 VEHICLE RESTRAINT OWNER S MANUAL ISSUE DATE SEPTEMBER 29 2014 REV 0 PART 038 538E NOTES ...

Page 32: ...1 800 668 7078 f 1 888 378 5781 Copyright Blue Giant Equipment Corporation 2014 Corporate 85 Heart Lake Road South Brampton ON Canada L6W 3K2 t 905 457 3900 f 905 457 2313 USA 6350 Burnt Poplar Road Greensboro NC 27409 www BlueGiant com ...

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