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Table of Contents

  

12/2/20 

FM MANUAL.DOCX 

Table of Contents

  

Copyright 2020, Vestil Manufacturing Corp. 

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Item no. 

Vestil p/n 

Description 

Qty 

 

17-513-077 
17-513-007 
17-513-006 
17-513-079 
17-513-013 
07-513-012 
07-513-075 
07-513-074 

WELDMENT, ASSEMBLY, DECK 
FM-0648 
FM-2066 
FM-2072 
FM-2078 
FM-2566 
FM-2572 
FM-3066 
FM-3072 

07-525-004 

ASSEMBLY, HANDLE 

07-516-008 

ASSEMBLY, LINK ARM 

07-612-001 

ASSEMBLY, PIN, SPRING RETAINER 

07-518-009 

ASSEMBLY, TORSION TUBE, SPRING TENSIONER 

07-514-001 

WELDMENT, 13” BUMPER BOX 

21-112-003 

PIN, 1/2” X 1-15/16” RETAINING CLEVIS PIN 

07-025-005 

HANDLE, BLACK RUBBER, 6” 

07-040-003 

LEVER, SPRING LINKAGE BAR 

10 

07-146-009 

SPRING 

11 

65078 

EXTENDED PRONG COTTER PIN, ZINC FINISH 1/8” X 1-1/2” 

12 

29-001-001 

SPECIALTY MOLDED RUBBER BUMPER  

13 

11311 

BOLT, HHCS, #5 PLAIN 5/8”-11 X 2” 

14 

33016 

FLAT WASHER, LOW CARBON, USS ZINC PLATED, 5/8” 

 

 

INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 

Read all instructions carefully before unpacking and installing your Edge-O-Dock leveler. Follow these 

instructions carefully. 

 

BEFORE YOU BEGIN. The procedure for installing an Edge-O-Dock dock leveler depends on the dock 

height and the construction of the dock edge. This manual assumes an optimum dock height of 50”. 

The preferred dock edge construction is a well-anchored six-inch steel channel, ¼” thick, embedded and 

anchored in the dock edge. This feature allows the dock leveler to be welded into position. This also allows you 
to install an approach ramp to increase the dock leveler’s height. 

With a shorter steel dock edge, concrete anchors will be required in addition to welding. 
If no steel edge is present, a steel approach plate must be anchored to the floor to provide a welding surface. 
DO NOT use a dock leveler that has not been welded to the dock. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE PROPER 

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE WILL DECREASE THE CAPACITY OF DOCK LEVELER

Summary of Contents for FM-0648

Page 1: ...product Inspect the product to determine whether it sustained damage during transport If damage is discovered record a complete description of it on the bill of lading and file a claim with the carrie...

Page 2: ...ct property damage such as operation that might damage the product HAZARDS Vestil Manufacturing strives to identify all foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products However material han...

Page 3: ...e dock leveler if objects are on top of it ALWAYS check the dock leveler for foreign objects before use Only use this item as intended DO NOT exceed the load limit for the dock leveler The load limit...

Page 4: ...g Corp Page 4 of 20 MAJOR COMPONENTS AND ORIENTATION Refer to this drawing to identify the major components of your Edge O Dock Leveler In this manual right and left will always correspond to the righ...

Page 5: ...4 14 33016 FLAT WASHER LOW CARBON USS ZINC PLATED 5 8 4 INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions carefully before unpacking and installing your Edge O Dock leveler Follow these instructions ca...

Page 6: ...b edge option is available through your Vestil distributor TOOLS AND SUPPLIES NEEDED The following tools and supplies will be needed for the installation These are not supplied with the product Tape m...

Page 7: ...78 73 1 2 58 1 2 29 537 lb 20 000 lb FM 2566 93 66 61 1 2 46 1 2 29 545 lb 25 000 lb FM 2572 99 72 67 1 2 51 1 2 29 577 lb 25 000 lb FM 3066 93 66 61 1 2 46 1 2 29 13 16 632 lb 30 000 lb FM 3072 93 6...

Page 8: ...ck leveler not included with product Select the approach ramp that sets the dock height to 50 1 The dock leveler provides a smooth transition from the dock floor to the top of the leveler Follow the m...

Page 9: ...p 13 STEP 8 docks with a steel edge less than 6 Measure the height of the dock from the edge of the dock to the driveway surface below the dock edge Height of dock edge is 50 1 Proceed to Step 9 Heigh...

Page 10: ...wn both sides of the mounting plate to the bottom of the steel edge STEP 12 Install four 5 anchors into the dock through the holes in the mounting plate into the dock STEP 13 Weld the bumper boxes to...

Page 11: ...und in the MOUNTING DIMENSIONS on page 7 STEP 17 Measure the height of the dock from the edge of the dock to the driveway surface below the dock edge Height of dock edge is 50 1 Proceed to Step 18 Hei...

Page 12: ...to the floor with six x 5 anchor bolts Do not tighten the bolts at this time STEP 22 Tack weld the mounting plate to the approach plate at both ends The tops of the mounting plate and approach plate...

Page 13: ...ck leveler is shipped with its kick out link disconnected from the lip plate This must be installed for the dock leveler to function properly The kick out link is on the right side with respect to the...

Page 14: ...he spring through the tightening process Be sure to maintain a good grip on the wrench as to not lose spring tension DO NOT use an adjustable wrench for this process STEP 35 Have the second person use...

Page 15: ...Collect all photographs and records into a file Mark the file appropriately to identify it This record documents satisfactory condition Compare the results of future inspections to this record to dete...

Page 16: ...s the operator can lose his balance 4 Push the handle forward The lip plate will come to rest on the bed of the trailer Personnel on or around the trailer shall STAY CLEAR by at least 10 feet from the...

Page 17: ...tion See Labeling diagram on p 19 2 Frequent inspection At the beginning of every shift a designated person shall clean dirt debris and fluids from the tread plate surfaces 3 Periodic inspection Month...

Page 18: ...the spring winding tube The first person will then pull his wrench a quarter turn in the indicated direction to add tension Re tighten the two bolts on the flats of the interior bar NOTE For increased...

Page 19: ...e unit when you first receive it as discussed in the Record of Satisfactory Condition portion of the Inspections and Maintenance section on p 17 Make sure that your record includes a photograph of eac...

Page 20: ...ic pumps motor controllers and cylinders It also covers defects in original parts that wear under normal usage conditions wearing parts such as bearings hoses wheels seals brushes and batteries How lo...

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