AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER WITH CONTROLS—OWNER’S MANUAL
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ISSUE DATE: FEBRUARY 1, 2016 REV.2 (PART # 038-880E)
1. The owner should recognize the inherent danger of the
interface between the dock and the freight carrier. The owner
should, therefore, train and instruct operators in the safe use
of the dock equipment and accessories in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. The owner should thoroughly familiarize themselves with
the following procedures and specifications, and request
immediate replacement of all manufacturer-supplied
documents that are missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible.
• Installation instructions
• Operating instructions
• Planned maintenance procedures
• Inspections procedures
• Replacement parts lists
Upon receipt of any newly purchased dock equipment, the
owner shall verify the presence of owner’s manuals, operating
placards, and any other documentation necessary for
training dock personnel how to use the equipment safely and
effectively.
3. Nameplates, cautions, instructions, and posted warnings shall
not be obscured from the view of operating or maintenance
personnel for whom such warnings are intended.
4. Manufacturer’s recommended periodic maintenance and
inspection procedures shall be followed, and written records
of the performance of these procedures should be kept as per
warranty guidelines.
5. Dock equipment that is structurally damaged, experiencing
performance irregularities, or has been potentially
compromised (i.e. sudden loss of support due to premature
truck departure) shall be removed from service until a trained
and authorized manufacturer’s representative can conduct an
inspection and perform any necessary repairs.
6. As with any piece of machinery, dock equipment requires
routine maintenance, lubrication, and adjustments. Your
local Blue Giant
®
representative offers owners the option
of a Planned Maintenance Program (P.M.P.). As part of this
service, your local Blue Giant
®
representative will do all routine
maintenance, lubrication, and adjustments.
7. The owner shall ensure that all nameplates, caution/instruction
markings or labels are in place and legible, and that the
appropriate operating/maintenance manuals are provided
to authorized users. Replacement name plates, caution/
instruction labels, and manuals containing operating and
maintenance instructions are available through the Blue Giant
Aftermarket Department.
2.4 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
8. Modifications or alterations of dock equipment shall be made
only with written permission of the original manufacturer. These
changes shall also satisfy all safety recommendations of the
original equipment manufacturer for the particular application
of the dock equipment.
9. The owner or a trained and authorized representative shall
verify that all freight carrier brakes have been applied and a
vehicle restraint and/or wheel chocks properly engaged before
cross-docking procedures such as loading and unloading
begin.
10. Unless specifically agreed to in writing by Blue Giant Equipment
Corporation at the time of order (and prior to manufacture), all
Blue Giant Dock equipment is sold as a complete offering, and
must not be altered or added to in any manner (which includes
configuration and function) without written permission from an
authorized manufacturer’s representative.
11. If, at the request of the owner, Blue Giant does not supply
all or some of the dock equipment power unit and/or control
station components, the owner shall assume responsibility for
any and all operational and safety issues associated with the
resulting configuration.
12. It is the owner's responsibility to replace any damaged or
missing decals and to ensure that they are visible at all times.
