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4111-0078 — April 2017

INTRODUCTION

General Information

PowerLift Series Truck Levelers are available in the 

following sizes, weight capacities, and options:

Width: 

   up to12'6"(3810mm)

Length

  Consult Factory

Capacity (CIR*)

  50,000 lb (22 680 kg)

  55,000 lb (24 948 kg)

  60,000 lb (27 216kg)

  65,000 lb (22 484 kg)

* CIR (Comparative Industry Rating)

The PowerLift truck has an electrical controls, which 

allows operation of the truck leveler functions. Each 

PowerLift leveler unit and control panel have been 

factory assembled and tested to ensure satisfactory 

operation. 

To illustrate which connections are to be made 

in the field at installation, electrical drawings and 

hose drawings are included with each order or by 

contacting Technical Services.

Once again, thank you and congratulations on your 

purchase of a Poweramp PowerLift Truck Leveler.

Truck Leveler Stock Specifications

Congratulations on your choice of a Poweramp Truck 

Leveler. This manual covers the PowerLift Truck 

Leveler Surface Mount

Designed by Poweramp to be a marvel of simplicity 

and efficiency, your truck leveler, when properly 

installed, will provide many years of trouble-

free performance with an absolute minimum of 

maintenance. To obtain maximum performance and 

longest possible use, a simple program of preventive 

maintenance is recommended. 

vehicle at all times during the loading and 

unloading process.

9)  When goods are transferred between the loading 

truck and the transport vehicle, this vehicle 

shall have the brakes and wheel chocks or 

positive restraints that provide the equivalent 

protection of wheel chocks shall be engaged. It is 

recommended that transport vehicles with air-ride 

suspension systems shall have its air exhausted 

prior to performing loading and unloading 

operation to minimize transport vehicle bed drop.

10) Manufacturer’s recommended maintenance and 

inspection of all truck leveling devices shall be 

performed in conformance with the following 

practices: A planned Maintenance schedule 

program must be followed, only trained and 

authorized personnel shall be permitted to 

maintain, repair, adjust and inspect truck leveling 

devices, and only the use of original equipment 

manufacturer parts, manuals, maintenance 

instructions, labels, decals and placards or their 

equivalent. Written documentation of maintenance, 

replacement parts or damage should be kept. In the 

event of damage, notification to the manufacturer is 

required.

11) Loading truck devices that are structurally damaged 

or has experienced a sudden loss of support while 

under load, such as might occur when a transport 

vehicle is pulled out from under the truck leveling 

device, shall be removed from service, inspected 

by a manufacturer’s authorized representative, and 

repaired or replaced as needed or recommended 

by the manufacturer before being placed back in 

service.

Summary of Contents for PowerLift

Page 1: ...11 0078 April 2017 POWERAMP Division of Systems Inc W194 N11481 McCormick Drive Germantown WI 53022 800 643 5424 fax 262 255 5917 www docksystemsinc com techservices docksystemsinc com PowerLift Truck...

Page 2: ...allation Prepare Surface 9 Prepare Truck Leveler 10 Install Truck Leveler 11 Install Control Panel and Wiring 12 Put New Leveler Into Service 14 Operation Operating Instructions 16 Maintenance Service...

Page 3: ...them General Operational Safety Precautions Recognize Safety Information The Safety Alert Symbol This is the safety alert symbol It is used to alert you to the potential physical injury hazard Obey al...

Page 4: ...of pinch points Avoid putting any part of your body near moving parts Chock restrain all transport vehicles Never remove the wheel chocks until loading or unloading is finished and transport driver ha...

Page 5: ...leveling device if transport vehicle is too high or too low Do not overload the truck leveling device Do not operate any equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do not leave equipment...

Page 6: ...lear of truck leveler when working in front of or behind the truck leveler DO NOT grind or weld if hydraulic fluid or other flammable liquid is present on the surface to be ground or welded DO NOT gri...

Page 7: ...v A CRUSH HAZARD DO NOT DO NOT REMOVE extend hydraulic cylinder by a means other than hydraulic power hydraulic cylinder until you refer to owner s user s manual for proper maintenance procedures Fail...

Page 8: ...cies operating conditions and the manufacturer s specific instructions provided with the truck leveling device Maintaining updating and retraining all operators on safe working habits and operation of...

Page 9: ...e at all times during the loading and unloading process 9 When goods are transferred between the loading truck and the transport vehicle this vehicle shall have the brakes and wheel chocks or positive...

Page 10: ...1 Depress RAISE button F on the control panel to activate an electric motor which drives the hydraulic pump The hydraulic pump forces oil in the truck levelers main platform cylinders B causing the un...

Page 11: ...EMENT OF CYLINDER TRUNNION BASES MAKE SURE THAT THE CYLINDERS ARE VERTICAL WHEN LEVELER IS IN LOWEST POSITION 2 ALL MEASUREMENTS ARE IN INCHES SURFACE MOUNTED TRUCK LEVELER ADOHR FARMS 14 LONG INSTALL...

Page 12: ...10 4111 0078 April 2017 Prepare Truck Leveler INSTALLATION FIGURE 1 FIGURE 2...

Page 13: ...vel platform Weld the shim and touch up with paint as needed to the install position set the unit on the 8 inch blocks to prep the hydraulic installation 7 Locate and anchor the hydraulic trunnions wi...

Page 14: ...5 Disconnect the lifting devices 16 Locate the power unit and mount the power unit per the drawing supplied with the unit FIGURE 6 NOTE To ensure normal operation of the truck leveler use only Aircraf...

Page 15: ...13 4111 0078 April 2017 INSTALLATION General Lay out actual product may differ from pictorial...

Page 16: ...onvey any permission to reproduce print or manufacture the article or articles shown therein such permission to be granted only by written authorization signed by an officer or other authorized agent...

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Page 18: ...nyone is under on or in front of leveler Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points Avoid putting any part of your body near moving parts Only trained personnel should operate the truck leveler DO NOT...

Page 19: ...limited to a boom truck fork truck stabilizing bar or equivalent Always stand clear of the truck leveler when in motion Always post safety warnings and barricade the work area at truck level and dock...

Page 20: ...in lubrication Quarterly Maintenance Perform Weekly Maintenance Items Lubricate the following areas with white lithium grease Trunnion Hinge Weldment and pins C Platform main cylinder pivots D Verify...

Page 21: ...19 4111 0078 April 2017 MAINTENANCE Straps removed for clarity Failure to properly lubricate the truck leveler will cause abnormal operation of the leveler A E D B C...

Page 22: ...st is may lock up the velocity fuses Adjust the flow control clock wise and depress the RAISE button to run the unit again When service under the truck leveler is required always lock all electrical d...

Page 23: ...21 4111 0078 April 2017 ADJUSTMENTS This page left intentionally blank...

Page 24: ...ures check the following items first When service under the truck leveler is required always lock all electrical disconnects in the OFF position after raising the platform and support by alternate mea...

Page 25: ...heck pressure setting adjust to 2100 psi Motor wired incorrectly Verify wiring at the motor J Box and Control box Platform rises slowly Low oil Look at site glass on the power unit Low pressure relief...

Page 26: ...24 4111 0078 April 2017 Controls Electrical...

Page 27: ...Arc Flash 1 50 3 00 Decal Size 1 5 x 3 File Name 1751 0736 Rev A Arc Flash and Shock Hazard PPE Personal Protection Equipment Required De energize equipment before working on or inside Do not open cov...

Page 28: ...017 PARTS Item Quantity Part Number Description 1 1 0521 0077 FTG Tee Union 8JIC 2 2 9904 0057 Hyd Hose 1 2 x 108 Lg 8 JICF both ends 3 1 9904 0120 Hyd Hose 1 2 x 300 Lg 8 JICF both ends 2 1 3 Power P...

Page 29: ...27 4111 0078 April 2017 PARTS P O W E R A M P M C G U I R E D L M S Y S T E M S I N C L o a d i n g D o c k E q u i p m e n t...

Page 30: ...unnion Weldment Provide truck leveler serial number and size of platform when calling or placing an order TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED FRACTIONAL 1 32 DECIMAL 00 01 000 005 ANGULAR 1 DRAWN BY CH...

Page 31: ...ers and description to help identify the item ordered Do not use item numbers These are only for locating the position of the parts Always give truck leveler MODEL NUMBER and or SERIAL NUMBER For serv...

Page 32: ...of maintenance Periodic lubrication adjustment and inspection in accordance with all manufacturers recommendations are the sole responsibility of the Owner User In the event of a defect as determined...

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