Pub. 1147 - Rev. 7 SEPTEMBER 2004
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Mechanical Dock Leveler Hydraulic Conversion
INSTALLATION OF SAFE-T-STRUT (FULL
LENGTH)
1. Install the Safe-T-Strut
®
through the lip hole and onto
the base (leave strut full length to allow more room to
work under leveler).
2. Connect the chain assembly to the loop on the strut
with an "S" hook as shown in Figure 10.
3. Tack weld and anchor loop to the leveler frame near
the strut base.
4. Connect the free end of the strut chain to the frame
anchor loop. See Figure 10.
FIGURE 8 (LIP HOLE LOCATION)
FIGURE 9 (STRUT CUT TO LENGTH)
LIP INSTRUCTIONS
1. Locate and drill 1-1/4" dia. Hole in the leveler lip in line with the base positioning. It is usually best to put the
hole close to the lip hinge so the strut is nearly vertical once installed. See Figure 8. On levelers with a spool
outside diameter of 2" or less drill the hole 5.0" from the back of the lip. On levelers with a spool diameter
greater than 2.0", drill the hole 5.5" from the back of the lip.
