DOCK LEVEL (OR LOWER) END LOADING OPERA-
TION
1.
Activate the leveler by pushing and holding the RAISE button
until leveler is fully raised and lip begins to extend. See figure 6.
NOTE:
Some levelers may be equipped with a two button control
box. If so, push and hold the RAISE button until the lip clears the
lip supports. While pressing the RAISE button, push the LIP
EXTEND button briefly to extend the lip beyond the lip supports.
2. When lip extends about 2 inches, release RAISE button. See
figure 6. The leveler will lower to the below dock position with the
lip positioned between the face of the loading dock and the
truck/trailer bed. See figure 7.
NOTES
:
a. Some levelers may be equipped with a two button control box. If
so, release RAISE and LIP EXTEND buttons
b. If equipped, pull and hold the Safety Leg Chain as the leveler
lowers for below dock end loads. See figure 8. DO NOT pull
chain for dock level end loads.
c. End load at dock level and above can be handled with the leveler
in its stored position on units without a Safe-T-Lip
®
.
d. If the lip extended too far, quickly push and release the RAISE
button to slightly retract the lip.
e. If the lip was not extended far enough and hits the lip supports,
repeat this step allowing the lip to extend farther.
3. When loading/unloading is complete, continue with normal
operation or return the leveler to stored position. See
Storing
Leveler.
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RITE-HITE
®
RHH-4000 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS POWERED LEVELERS CONT.
FIGURE 8 - END LOAD OPERATION
(EQUIPPED WITH SAFETY LEGS)
FIGURE 7 - END LOAD OPERATION
FIGURE 6 - END LOAD OPERATION - LIP POSITION
Safety Leg
Chain
