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4111-0024 — Apr. 2020
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Placard
PRECAUTIONS
1751-0878
O P E R AT I N G
INSTRUCTIONS
• Read and follow all
instructions, warnings, and
maintenance schedules in
the manual and on placards.
• Operation and servicing of
dock leveler is restricted to
authorized personnel.
• Always chock transport vehicle wheels or engage vehicle restraint
and set parking brakes before operating dock leveler or beginning
to load or unload.
• 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 frame, sides and cargo during
dock leveler activation. If contact is likely or observed, reposition
transport vehicle.
•
Ensure the transport vehicle floor supports extended lip or the
leveler frame (lip keepers or below dock endload supports) supports
the ramp before driving on ramp.
• Stay clear of hinges and front and sides of moving dock leveler.
• Never use hands or equipment to move the ramp or lip.
• Never use damaged or malfunctioning dock leveler. Report problems
immediately to supervisor.
• Always store dock leveler and remove people, material, and
equipment from ramp before vehicle leaves the dock.
• DO NOT ENTER PIT unless dock leveler is securely supported
and proper lockout/tagout procedures have been completed. See
“Maintenance Precautions” in Owner’s/User’s Manual.
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE INSTRUCTIONS WILL 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
extended, then release the RAISE button.
The platform will lower until lip is resting on
the transport vehicle.
STORING LEVELER
1. Press the RAISE button until the lip is
completely folded. When the lip is folded,
release the RAISE button. The platform will
lower returning to the cross-traffic position.
BELOW DOCK ENDLOADING
• (AIR POWERED ONLY)
Press and hold
the RAISE button until the leveler is 12”
above dock level. Pull the below dock level
chain until the leveler lowers the full below
dock position.
• (HYDRAULIC ONLY)
Press and hold
the RAISE button until the leveler is fully
raised. As the lip starts to extend, release
the RAISE button. The leveler will lower
to the below dock position provided the
lip extension allows the lip to clear the lip
keepers.
• (HYDRAULIC WITH INFINITE LIP
CONTROL)
If equipped, raise the platform
by Pressing and holding the RAISE button.
When the lip is just above the lip keepers,
simultaneously Press and hold the RAISE
button and the LIP OUT button until lip has
extended beyond the lip keepers. Release
both buttons.
NOTE: If equipped, Pressing E-STOP button will stop platform from lowering.
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Call for additional placards, or manuals, or with questions
regarding proper use, maintenance, and repair of dock leveler.
1751-0874 Rev D
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WARNING: CANCER AND REPRODUCTIVE HARM
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
