background image

9

Manual No. MF4-158-000 - September 2018

NOVA Lock-Up

 Installation Manual

WELDING INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

If  the  installation  being  worked  on  is  a  retrofit  or 

replacement situation, the following electrical 

connections must be disconnected prior to welding.

LOCKOUT/TAGOUT the power at the fused disconnect, 

then remove the motor and limit switch connections 

from the control harness located in the outside junction 

box.  Once all welding has been completed, reconnect 

all the wires.

NOTES:

a.  Never install the NOVA Lock-Up

 vehicle restraint 

directly onto concrete block or brick dock face.

b.  When welding the NOVA Lock-Up

 vehicle 

restraint, disconnect power and ground leads to 

leveler.

c.  Due to actual conditions, total mounting height may 

be different.

d.  Plug weld all holes that are in contact with the 

embedded  mounting  plate.   All  fifteen  (15)  holes 

must be either plug welded or anchored.  See figure 

C.

e.  Shims must be the full length of the roller track.  

Minimum electrode must be 1/8” 7018 or better. 

See figure D.

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

(continued)

NOTICE

Never weld on the NOVA Lock-Up

 vehicle 

restraint after the motor is wired into the control 

box and power to the control box is on.  Electrical 

current from the welder can loop back through 

the circuit and damage the motor and other 

components.

FIGURE C—WELDING ROLLER TRACK FRONT VIEW 

(WITH EMBEDDED PLATE)

FIGURE D—WELDING ROLLER TRACK SIDE VIEW

Summary of Contents for Lock-Up

Page 1: ...Vehicle Restraint Installation Manual Manual No MF4 158 000 September 2018 2018 Nova Technology International LLC...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...1 Manual No MF4 158 000 September 2018 NOVA Lock Up Installation Manual PRECAUTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARRANTY TABLE OF CONTENTS 3 7 21...

Page 4: ...2 Manual No MF4 158 000 September 2018 NOVA Lock Up Installation Manual This page intenionally left blank...

Page 5: ...SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS Indicates a type of safety sign or separate panel on a safety sign where safety related instructions or procedures are described Read and understand the Owner s User s Manual and be...

Page 6: ...ts Avoid putting any part of your body near moving parts Do not operate any equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs PRECAUTIONS WARNING Chock restrain all transport vehicles Never remo...

Page 7: ...d hydraulic fluid or other flammable liquid is present Stray sparks can ignite spills or leaks near the work area Always clean up the oil leaks and spills before proceeding with grinding or welding Al...

Page 8: ...6 Manual No MF4 158 000 September 2018 NOVA Lock Up Installation Manual This page intenionally left blank...

Page 9: ...Inspect NOVA Lock Up vehicle restraint parts Install roller track Install NOVA Lock Up vehicle restraint into roller track Install electrical components Install safety instruction signs Test operation...

Page 10: ...r track as necessary up to a maximum of 5 from the bottom NOTE Some mechanical dock levelers have an adjusting nut access hole in the leveler front subframe If the NOVA Lock Up vehicle restraint rolle...

Page 11: ...ing the NOVA Lock Up vehicle restraint disconnect power and ground leads to leveler c Due to actual conditions total mounting height may be different d Plug weld all holes that are in contact with the...

Page 12: ...four 4 springs to the lower spring bar Pull springs upward and slide over top spring mount on the roller track Slide the carriage assembly into the roller track Refer to Figure E Install right and lef...

Page 13: ...connected to a SAFETY EARTH GROUND that conforms to the 1999 National Electric Code Section 250 50 section a or section c for a grounding electrode system The NOVA Lock Up vehicle restraint assembly...

Page 14: ...P GROUND IN BOX SAFETY EARTH GROUND REQUIRED FOR PROPER OPERATION FROM OUTSIDE LIGHT BOX 3 4 CONDUIT AND FITTINGS SUPPLIED BY OTHERS CONTROL HARNESS 14 GAGE WIRE TYP SUPPLIED BY OTHERS WIRE NUT CONNEC...

Page 15: ...eding to avoid interference If necessary signs may be trimmed for fit However DO NOT cut or eliminate sign letters or words Attach signs with concrete anchors or screws Do not use nails NEVER put cond...

Page 16: ...right side of control box holding the cover on b Open the cover of the control box c Turn on the circuit breaker by flipping switch upward FIGURE I CIRCUIT BREAKER FIGURE J STANDARD PLC SCREEN d Clos...

Page 17: ...n c Verify the vertical barrier has risen d Verify the red light on the control box is flashing e Verify the alarm beeping at 1 second intervals f Verify the outside red light is flashing RESTRAINT PO...

Page 18: ...N OVER RIDE FIGURE P ENGAGING HORN OVER RIDE CONTROL BOX LIGHT INDICATION 3 Test Horn Over Ride Function a Depress the HORN OVER RIDE button 0 button CONTROL BOX STATUS INSIDE LIGHTS RED LIGHT FLASHIN...

Page 19: ...t operation is complete FIGURE R HORN OVER RIDE LIGHT INDICATION RESTRAINT POSITION FIGURE S DEPRESSED RIG SENSOR PLATE CONTROL BOX STATUS INSIDE LIGHTS RED AND GREEN LIGHTS FLASHING FIGURE T OVER RID...

Page 20: ...HORN OVER RIDE CODE BACK NEXT RELEASE RESTRAIN 2 5 8 NOVA IntelliDock Lock Up CONTROL BOX STATUS INSIDE LIGHTS RED AND GREEN LIGHTS FLASHING CONTROL BOX STATUS INSIDE LIGHTS GREEN LIGHT FLASHING FIGU...

Page 21: ...GURE X RESTRAIN CONTROL BOX LIGHT INDICATION AND RELEASE OPERATION RESTRAINT POSITION CONTROL BOX STATUS INSIDE LIGHTS RED LIGHT ON CONSTANT FIGURE Y RESTRAINT RELEASE STATE FIGURE Z STORED POSITION N...

Page 22: ...20 Manual No MF4 158 000 September 2018 NOVA Lock Up Installation Manual This page intenionally left blank...

Page 23: ...or strict liability PRODUCT SPECIFIC WARRANTY LOCK UP VEHICLE RESTRAINT In addition to the Standard Product Warranty provided with all Nova Products NOVA TECHNOLOGY INTERNATIONAL LLC guarantees materi...

Page 24: ...N90W14507 Commerce Drive Menomonee Falls WI 53051 Phone 262 502 1591 800 236 7325 fax 262 502 1511 www novalocks com 2017 Nova Technology International LLC...

Reviews: