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Printed in U.S.A.

Manual No. 4111-0024

Apr. 2020

Owner’s/User’s Manual

VSH Series

Dock Leveler

A Division of Systems, LLC

McGuire

• Division of Systems, LLC • W194 N11481 McCormick Drive • Germantown, WI 53022

800.624.8473 • fax: 262.255.5917 • www.

wbmcguire

.com • [email protected]

Summary of Contents for McGuire VSH Series

Page 1: ...l No 4111 0024 Apr 2020 Owner s User s Manual VSH Series Dock Leveler A Division of Systems LLC McGuire Division of Systems LLC W194 N11481 McCormick Drive Germantown WI 53022 800 624 8473 fax 262 255...

Page 2: ...erational Precautions 21 Ramp Loading Unloading 22 Below Dock End Loading Unloading 22 End Loading Unloading w Optional Lip Keepers 23 Maintenance Maintenance Precautions 24 Periodic Maintenance 26 Ch...

Page 3: ...State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Safety Alert Symbol The Safety Alert Symbol is a graphic representati...

Page 4: ...of it Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points Avoid putting any part of your body near moving parts Chock restrain all transport vehicles Never remove the wheel chocks or release the restraining de...

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

Page 6: ...veler 8 Never use damaged or malfunctioning dock leveler Report problems immediately to supervisor MAINTENANCE SERVICE 1 Read and follow all instructions warnings and maintenance schedules in the owne...

Page 7: ...LL RESULT IN DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY DANGER POWERED DOCK LEVELERS NORMAL OPERATION 1 Raise the platform by Pressing and holding the RAISE button 2 Hold the RAISE button until the lip is fully ex...

Page 8: ...e interface between the loading dock and the transport vehicle The owner user should therefore train and instruct all operators in the safe operation and use of the loading dock equipment in accordanc...

Page 9: ...duct warranty the dock safety equipment must have been properly installed maintained and operated in accordance with all manufacturer s recommendations and or specified design parameters and not other...

Page 10: ...er unit and control panel has been factory prewired and tested to ensure satisfactory operation To illustrate which connections are to be made in the field at installation electrical drawings are incl...

Page 11: ...orm C Lip Cylinder s D Flow Control Valve E Hoist Cylinder s F Storage Prop Yoke G Prop Kicker Solenoid H Storage Prop Assembly J Hinge Pins K Stored Limit Switch L Maintenance Props M Powerpack N Con...

Page 12: ...leveler This additional means may include but is not limited to a boom truck fork truck stabilizing bar or equivalent Always post safety warnings and barricade the work area at dock level and ground...

Page 13: ...channel and at front if applicable Measure pit floor taper rear to front cannot exceed 1 2 total taper Measure pit length distance C at both sides Measure corner to corner cris cross distance D at bo...

Page 14: ...e Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury 1751 0138 Rev B A Lifting Bracket B Maintenance Props A B B B Figure 6 Figure 7 FIG A File Name 1751 1293 Decal Size 3 75 x 6 25 CRUSH HAZARD...

Page 15: ...ch see Figure 8 4 Ensure maintenance props B are in the lowered position and tightly secured see Figures 6 and 7 Note Maintenance props must be in the lowered position and tightly secured during insta...

Page 16: ...cation Under Storage Prop C Pit Floor D Pit Floor Embed E Leveler Rear Embed INSTALLATION Figure 10 Offset w Load Over Center Acceptable Stepped Acceptable Pyramid Preferred Shim Stacking Methods Offs...

Page 17: ...ation purposes DO NOT use multiple layers of 1 8 in 3 18 mm or thinner shim stock 1 Lube the three rear hinge pins H using grease then install the three pins in the rear embed only halfway through the...

Page 18: ...tem B A C A Disconnect Panel B Control Panel provided by others C Distance 48 in 1219 mm Figure 14 INSTALLATION Install Control Panel and Wiring DO NOT connect the dock leveler electrical wiring and g...

Page 19: ...d or vehicle restraint operations Suggested placement of placard is near control box attached to electrical conduit by using nylon cable tie If there is no control box present mount placard on wall to...

Page 20: ...he hole of the embed see Following start up or if the platform is raised using an external lifting device or the hydraulic system is opened to atmosphere air will enter into the hydraulic system Whene...

Page 21: ...STALLATION TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED FRACTIONAL 1 32 DECIMAL 00 01 000 005 ANGULAR 1 DRAWN BY CHECKE DRAWIN johnschlintz S Y S L o a d i n g D o This print is the property of Systems LLC and r...

Page 22: ...ck to make sure the leveler goes into float mode approximately 15 above the dock floor Allow the leveler to float to full below dock position Make sure the dock makes contact with pit floor Then press...

Page 23: ...dock leveler and vehicle restraint when transport vehicle is entering or leaving dock area DO NOT move or use the dock leveler or restraint if anyone is under or in front of leveler Keep hands and fee...

Page 24: ...ow Dock End Loading Unloading 1 Before activating dock leveler check to make sure the transport vehicle is positioned squarely against dock bumpers Ensure lip will avoid contact with transport vehicle...

Page 25: ...ndant continue to press the LOWER button until the unit goes into float mode and descends into the lip keepers see Figure 22 6 Proceed with loading or unloading see Figure 23 Note When end unloading i...

Page 26: ...is responsible for the lockout condition It is recommended and good safety practice to use an additional means to support the dock platform and lip anytime when physically working in front of or under...

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Page 28: ...able Use of fluids that do not have equivalent specifications to those in the preceding list will result in abnormal operation of the dock leveler and voiding of warranty Periodic Maintenance MAINTENA...

Page 29: ...te Apply grease to all hinge grease fittings if equipped Failure to properly lubricate the dock leveler will cause abnormal operation of the leveler Check reservoir fluid level see Figure 28 for SC mo...

Page 30: ...ects in the OFF position after raising the platform and engaging the maintenance prop Always post safety warnings and barricade the work area at dock level and ground level to prevent unauthorized use...

Page 31: ...r service down position with hardware tightened by wrench and ensure the storage prop is locked out with the prop pin and clip 4 Loosen jam nut E 5 Adjust adjusting screw F as follows To increase pres...

Page 32: ...nd from stored to full below dock position To adjust the flow control 1 Put the dock leveler in the stored position with the lip folded 2 Turn OFF all electrical power to the leveler 3 Lock out and ta...

Page 33: ...rench 4 Remove the cotter pin holding the upper storage prop clevis pin H in place then remove the clevis pin from the storage prop yoke J 5 Adjust the yoke on the storage prop until the prop has betw...

Page 34: ...s post safety warnings and barricade the work area at dock level and ground level to prevent unauthorized use of the dock leveler before maintenance is complete A hard hat or other applicable head pro...

Page 35: ...ltages should be approximately the same Replace starter if voltage values are considerably different from one another Check all wiring to motor for high resistance or no connection Three phase units o...

Page 36: ...type Contaminated hydraulic system Clean and inspect valves Flush contaminated oil from hydraulic system Fill system with new oil see pages 26 27 for proper fluid level and type Damage or blocked hydr...

Page 37: ...t lower Pump does not run Blue Leveler Stored light not on Limit switch faulty or set incorrectly See page 30 for adjustment instructions Platform does not lower Pump runs Faulty prop kicker solenoid...

Page 38: ...4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC Item Quantity Part Number Description A 2 2101 0390 Screw 10 32 UNF x 1 75 Lg B 1 0961 0667 Arm Limit Switch C 1 0961 0666 Limit Switch Stored Limit Switch PARTS A...

Page 39: ...1 4 UNC 1 2 Lg B 3 2101 0005 Washer Lock 1 4 C 1 8581 0023 Solenoid Prop Kicker Item Quantity Part Number Description A 1 2751 0042 J Box Fiber Glass 5 x 5 Includes Cover B 1 0961 0054 Mercury Switch...

Page 40: ...38 4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC PARTS Storage Prop Assembly A C B D File Name 1751 0229 Rev E Decal Size 4 x 1 F E...

Page 41: ...art Number Description 9226 0001 Storage Prop Assembly Complete A 1 9222 0097 Yoke Upper Arm Prop B 3 0522 0005 Clevis Pin 3 4 Dia x 2 Lg C 1 9201 0006 Prop Lock Pin and Clip D 3 2101 0045 Cotter Pin...

Page 42: ...40 4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC PARTS Lip and Platform Components N H D E F A B C G L M P U K T Y X Q R Q Z I V W J...

Page 43: ...e 7 W Stainless optional D 3 9202 0002 Rear Hinge Pin 9202 0041 Rear Hinge Pin Stainless optional E 6 2101 0247 Cotter Pin 1 4 x 2 00 F 1 9515 ____ Embed G 2 9511 0042 Maintenance Bar VS Sliding H 2 2...

Page 44: ...42 4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC Self Contained VSH Hydraulic Components PARTS N R E O C D I H L S T B P A M F G Q U...

Page 45: ...9394 0024 Reservoir Short 5 6 Lg 9394 0053 Reservoir Long 8 Lg D 1 9301 0199 Breather Reservoir E 4 2101 0011 Hex Head Capscrew F 4 2101 0058 Lock Washer G 4 2101 0060 Flat Washer H 1 9394 0014 Motor...

Page 46: ...Way Bi Dr Delta C 1 8581 0011 Valve Cartridge 4 Way 2 Pos Delta D 1 8581 0010 Valve Cartridge 2 Way N C Poppet Delta E 1 8581 0105 Valve Cartridge Relief F 2 9301 0111 Fitting 6 ORB X 8 JIC G 3 9301 0...

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Page 48: ...X 6 JIC J 2 9301 0116 Fitting Elbow 90 Deg Male 8 ORB X 8 JIC K 5 8581 0004 Delta Coil 115V Includes 1 2 UNF Jam Nut L 2 4301 0003 Cable Assembly Dual Coil 24 M 1 8581 0148 Plug Cavity 3 Way Special P...

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Page 50: ...al kits are not available for vertical hoist cylinders PARTS G TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED FRACTIONAL 1 32 DECIMAL 00 01 000 005 ANGULAR 1 MATERIAL DRAWN BY CHECKED BY DRAWING NO DAT johnschlint...

Page 51: ...005 Roll pin included in 0525 0085 D 1 0525 0059 Seal Kit 1992 present E 1 9301 0109 Fitting Connector Str 6 ORB 6 JIC F 1 0521 0028 Fitting Breather Brass Not Shown Lip Cylinder Parts SECTION A A 2 3...

Page 52: ...purposes only Contact Systems LLC Technical Services with serial number for exact breakdown Remote Mount Powerpack Assembly Leveler pressure is set by relief valve on valve block Remote mount powerpac...

Page 53: ...Gasket Pump 1 9303 0002 Coupling Assembly H 1 9302 ____ 1 Plate Drive J 1 9904 0071 Hose 1 2 100R1 x 17 8 ORB x 8 JICF Swivel K 1 9301 0116 90 Elbow 8 ORB Male x 8 JIC Male L 1 9301 0106 Plug 8 ORB M...

Page 54: ...LDS T WELD SIZE 1 4 FILLE WELD LOCATIONS ON ON 4 TOUCH UP BARE META MISCELLANEOUS Item Quantity Part Number Description 1 9516 0041 Kit Replacement Maintenance Prop A 1 DECAL VS M P POSITION NOTICE B...

Page 55: ...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 dock leveler MODEL NUMBER and or SERIAL NUMBER For servi...

Page 56: ...aring the cost for the parts labor and transportation This shall be exclusive remedy for all claims whether based on contract negligence or strict liability WARRANTY LIMITATIONS THE ABOVE WARRANTIES A...

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