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AP4047 RA 11/10
OPERATION
Before allowing vehicle to leave always return the dock
leveler to its dock level (stored) position with the dock
level support legs supported by the front dock level
supports. Failure to do so may leave the dock leveler
in a position below the level of the dock floor. This
condition may result in unexpected drop of personnel
or material handling equipment and result in death or
serious injury.
7. To return the dock leveler to the stored position when
loading or unloading is complete.
7.1 Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position.
7.2 Push and hold the “RAISE” button. The ramp will
rise and the lip will lower.
7.3 Release the "RAISE" button when the lip is fully
retracted. The ramp will lower to the dock level
(stored) position.
7.4 Check that the lip is not extended and the ramp
is supported by both dock level supports before
driving or walking on the ramp. Ramp should be
level with dock floor.
7.5 Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “OFF” position.
8. Unchock or release vehicle.
9. Tell vehicle driver “Your vehicle may now leave the
dock.”
BELOW DOCK END LOADING
To lower the ramp without extending the lip for end loading
below dock level:
1. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “ON” position.
2. Press the "RAISE" button and hold it until leveler is
fully raised and the lip starts to extend. When the lip
has extended 2 to 3 inches to clear the front of the lip
keepers, release the button.
3. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “OFF” position as the
ramp begins to lower. Leveler will float down for end
loading.
4. Load or unload end loads.
5. When loading or unloading is complete, return the
dock leveler to the stored position. Turn the “ON/
OFF” switch to the “ON” position. The dock leveler will
automatically return to the stored position.
6. Visually check that the lip is not extended and the
ramp is supported by both dock level supports before
driving or walking on the ramp. Ramp should be level
with dock floor.
7. Turn the “ON/OFF” switch to the “OFF” position.
8. Unchock or release vehicle.
9. Tell vehicle driver “Your vehicle may now leave the
dock”.
AuTO RETuRN TO DOCK (A.R.T.D.)
OPERATION
The A.R.T.D. automatically resets the leveler whenever a
vehicle just pulls away from the loading dock with the lip
resting on the vehicle. This is how it works.
1. If the vehicle pulls away, the leveler will float down to
the lowest position and the lip will fall. The leveler will
automatically raise, retract the lip, then float down to
the stored position.
Figure 32