PENTALIFT EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
M086R06
December 8, 2017 10:37 AM
LDL Dock Lift Owners Manual
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3. Never stand between the dock and a truck.
4. Return the dock lift to the stored position before allowing truck to depart.
5. When not in use, the unit MUST be in the fully lowered position.
6.
Dock lifts must be lagged to the floor.
7.
Do not apply shock loads to the unit. (I.e. Do not drop loads onto the platform, lower loads onto the platform at a high
rate of speed, stop unit abruptly or jog in lower range of travel.)
8. The platform surface must be kept clean and free from oil, debris, etc. Keep debris, etc. from underneath the unit.
9. Keep any obstructions and personnel clear of the dock lift and load and their operating path to eliminate injury and/or
damage. Avoid or eliminate any and all potential pinch points.
10. Prior to each use, ensure dock lift and load does not create pinch points during operation when located adjacent to or
near other equipment or structures.
11. Never use the unit for raising personnel unless it has been suitably designed and manufactured for that purpose by
Pentalift Equipment Corporation. Guard rails and access chains must be used.
12. Anyone using or in the vicinity of this equipment must wear protective footwear with steel toes.
13.
It is the owner’s responsibility to ensure protection is provided for the operator (i.e. access chains) to prevent falling
off of the dock lift when the unit is above ground/floor level.
14. All electrical, hydraulic and/or pneumatic lines must be carefully routed to prevent them from being pinched or
severed.
15. Regular inspection and maintenance must be performed to keep the equipment in proper operating condition.
Pay particularly close attention to all hoses and/or wires in order to detect possible cracks or wear. Always follow
the instructions as per the `HOW TO SUPPORT THE DOCK LIFT DURING ROUTINE MAINTENANCE AND
INSPECTION’ section in this manual (See page 15) prior to performing any activity within the operating path of the
Dock Lift.
16.
HYDRAULIC FALLSAFE: The basic purpose of the fallsafe feature (velocity fuse) is to arrest the platform’s
downward movement in the event of ruptured or severed hose. If a fallsafe situation should occur, the dock lift must
be inspected by an authorized Pentalift Representative before continuing to use the dock lift. The owner must receive
written authorization from Pentalift Equipment Corporation through the authorized Pentalift representative before
continuing to use the dock lift.
17.
Ensure that the Owner’s Manual is at all times accessible to anyone who may require it.
18.
Ensure that the equipment is not used by anyone if you believe that any part of it might be in disrepair (e.g. loose
wires, leaking hoses, bent structural members, broken welds, etc.). See Warranty Section.
19.
Do not use the dock lift while under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
20. If you have any questions, contact your immediate supervisor or your authorized Pentalift representative for
assistance.
