JH Industries Copperloy, Installation & Owner'S Manual

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WARNING
!
OPERATION,
CONTINUED
JH INDUSTIRES INC.
CAUTION !
Prestart Inspeciton:
Always follow the prestart inspections before
use of the dock lift. Failure to follow these
instructions could result in serious injury or
death.
1. Before operating inspect the area around the
dock lift. Make sure there is nothing that will
interfere or impact the dock lift while raising or
lowering. Inspect for the following:
•
Bumps, floor obstructions and uneven
surfaces
•
Electrical hazards
•
Overhead obstructions
•
Presence of unauthorized persons
•
Any unsafe conditions as noted in this
manual
2. Visually inspect the hydraulic power pack,
cylinders and hydraulic hoses for leaks, damage
or wear.
3. Visually inspect the electrical lines that are
exposed for damage, missing insulation, or
loose connections.
4. Visually inspect the dock lift for loose or missing
parts. Verify all bolts look properly tightened.
Look for any damage or excessive wear on all
parts.
5. Be sure that the load is within the capacity of the
dock lift. This includes all equipment, product
and people that will be riding on the lift.
6. The dock lift was designed to be used with the
handrails and safety chains in place at all times.
Make sure the handrail and safety chains are
installed before use. Visually inspect the
handrail and chain for missing or damaged
parts.
(See Figure #7)
7. All loads and equipment need to be centered on
the platform of the dock lift. The load needs to
be secured and kept from shifting or moving
during raising or lowering of the lift.
Operation of the Dock Lift:
1. Once the load and personnel are situated and
ready to be raised or lowered attach the safety
chain and lift and fasten the bridge plate. (See
FIGURE #7)
FIGURE #9 —Safety Chains
2. The hand pendant has two functions:
•
Raise the lift which is marked with “UP”. By
depressing this button the dock lift will raise.
Once the lift is at the top of it’s travel release
the up button.
•
Lower the dock lift which is marked with
“DOWN”. By depressing the “DOWN” button
the dock lift will lower.
Once the buttons are depressed the lift will move
immediately and will continue to move as long
as the button remains depressed. Once the
button is released the dock lift will stop moving
and hold it’s position.
If the lift does not operate within 2 or 3 seconds turn
it off and call a qualified technician. Continuing to
run the lift could cause damage or personnel injury.
3.
Once the lift is at it’s desired height the bridge
can be flipped down onto the dock floor or floor
of the truck. The bridge has to overlap the edge
by a min. of 4”.
(See Figure #8)
When bridges are
up attach chain to
middle connector to
hold in up position,
keep chain taught
Flip bridges to the up
position before raising or
lowering the lift.
Attach both safety chains as
shown before raising or lowering
CAUTION !