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STRONGARM™ HVR303 VEHICLE RESTRAINT WITH BLUE GENIUS
™
TOUCH CONTROL—OWNER’S MANUAL
ISSUE DATE: MAY 23, 2017 REV.6 (PART # 038-844E)
9.0 MAINTENANCE
WARNING
Do not operate and/or service this vehicle restraint until you have read and understood all of the safety information and instructions
contained herein and on the vehicle restraint.
Do not work under or around the vehicle restraint without first placing adequate barriers to positively prevent vehicle traffic from
entering the work area.
Follow proper lock-out/tag-out procedures.
Keep hands and feet clear of vehicle restraint pinch points and wear appropriate safety attire – glasses, gloves and work boots.
9.1 PLANNED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM (PMP)
In addition to the daily operator inspection, the manufacturer
recommends (and local government regulations may require)
that a planned maintenance program (PMP) and safety inspection
program be performed by a trained and authorized service
technician on a regular basis to maintain the equipment is in safe
operating condition. The PMP will provide an opportunity to make
a thorough inspection of the safety and operating condition of the
dock leveler. Necessary adjustments and repairs can be done
during the PMP, which will increase the life of components and
reduce unscheduled downtime.
Recommended procedures for a periodic planned maintenance
program that covers inspections, operational checks, cleaning,
lubrication, and minor adjustments are outlined in this manual.
An authorized dealer or distributor is prepared to assist with
a planned maintenance program by offering trained service
personnel with expertise in dock leveler maintenance requirements.
9.2 OPERATOR DAILY INSPECTION
The vehicle restraint should always be examined by the operator
PRIOR TO ANY USE to verify that it is safe to operate.
The manufacturer recommends making multiple photocopies of
the PMP Checklist (See Section 9.6 “
PMP Checklist - StrongArm™
HVR303 Vehicle Restraint
”). The operator should fill out this form to
keep a daily record of operation and maintenance issues.
9.3 ROUTINE SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance and care of the vehicle restraint is very
important for cost, operation efficiency, and operator safety. A faulty
vehicle restraint is a potential source of danger to the operator, and
to other personnel working near it. As with all quality equipment,
keep the vehicle restraint in good operating condition by following
the recommended schedule of maintenance.
Failure to properly maintain or operate the dock leveler within its
rated capacity can void the manufacturer warranty.
9.4 PLANNED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM INTERVALS
Arrange for a qualified vehicle restraint service technician to
perform regularly scheduled planned maintenance on your vehicle
restraint every three months for single shift operations or monthly
for multi-shift operations. Call your authorized manufacturer or
dealer for further details.
9.5 MAINTENANCE SEQUENCE
1. Cleaning, including pit area
2. Visual inspection of all components
3. Lubrication, as required (by a trained service
technician only)
4. Test operate all functions
5. Adjustments, if required (by a trained service
technician only)
6. Check for missing or damaged dock bumpers
7. Record inspection details and findings for owner's files
