9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
The TL85 Vehicle Restraint is used to restrain a freight carrier
at the loading dock. It is a nonimpact design that is both
engaged and released by the dock attendant. When engaged,
it restrains a vehicle by acting as a barrier to the under ride
guard (ICC bar), restricting any forward movement caused by
vehicle creep or unscheduled departure. It is hydraulically
operated via the Blue Genius™ Control Panel.
9.1 Functional Description
9.2 Stop Button Function
Do not operate this vehicle restraint unless you have been
trained and authorized to do so, and have read and under-
stood all of the safety information and instructions
contained herein.
Do not operate the restraint until you have checked its
condition. Report the need for repairs to your supervisor
immediately and do not operate the unit until repairs are
made. Neglect may cause a minor repair to become a
major service problem and cause the leveler to become
unsafe.
Never try to lift or move any part of the vehicle restraint
manually.
Keep hands and feet clear of the vehicle restraint pinch
points at all times.
Freight carrier under ride guards differ in strength,
construction, and attachment. It is therefore recommended
that users of vehicle restraint devices review the means of
attachment to the freight carrier, the overall connection
strength, and the need to use wheel chocks in conjunction
with the restraining device.
The Blue Genius
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Control Panel has a temporary ‘STOP’
button for situations where the dock leveler might need to be
stopped immediately or left in a certain position because of an
unexpected interference or a potentially dangerous situation.
Touching the ‘STOP’ button during operation will cause the unit
to stop in mid motion.
To exit the ‘STOP’ mode touch ‘ESC’.
9. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Dock Leveler
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9.3 Operating Procedure- Deploying the
Restraint Arm
1.
The Blue Genius
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Control Panel is powered on and ready for
use. The restraint arm is fully lowered. The outside traffic
light is GREEN and control station light is RED.
2.
The freight carrier reverses firmly into position against the
dock bumpers. The vehicle’s ICC bar operates the sensor
wand on the vehicle restraint. The lights remain GREEN
outside and RED inside.
3.
Touch the ‘Engage’ button. The hook will rotate from the
home position to secure the ICC bar and the LCD screen will
read ‘Engaging’. The traffic light will turn RED and the control
panel light will remain RED. When the ICC bar is secured, the
LCD screen will read ‘Restraint is Engaged’, followed by
‘Dock Leveler Restored’ and ‘Ready to Raise Deck’. After the
deck is deployed onto the truck bed, the control panel light
will turn GREEN.
NOTE: If the vehicle has no ICC bar and the
restraint is interlocked with the dock leveler, please refer to
the
Vehicle Restraint Override Procedure (Section 9.5)
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WARNING
TL85 VEHICLE RESTRAINT WITH BLUE GENIUS™ CONTROLS
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