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8. Using the hand crank, lower the yard ramp until the lip of the yard ramp is fully engaged on the trailer.
Continue raising the wheels until a minimum of 2” inches are clear between the ground and the caster.
This insures that as you load or unload the vehicle, the yard ramp will never rest on the wheels.
9. Attach the safety chains found on the front of the yard ramp to the vehicle being loaded/unloaded to
assure that the yard ramp will not pull away. If the yard ramp is end loaded and there is only a minimum of
the lip on the surface of the vehicle, be sure to use the chains to secure the ramp initially, and then when
more of the lip can be placed on the vehicle, re-tighten the securing chains.
10. Reverse steps 1 to 9 to disengage ramp.
REMEMBER: THE WHEELS ARE NOT DESIGNED TO CARRY ANY LOAD.
Securing
For safety, always secure the yard ramp in place utilizing the two safety chains located on the front of the
yard ramp. Chains should be looped around a sturdy part of the trailer, platform, or dock on which the yard
ramp is resting, using the grab hooks to complete the loop. The chains should be as tight and as horizontal as
possible, but allow for change in vehicle height caused by shifting loads.
Using
Vehicles traversing the yard ramp should always maintain a slow, steady speed, preferably in low gear. They
should not stop or change gears while on the yard ramp, as this may cause excessive wear and damage to the
vehicle tires.
Forklift trucks should ascend and descend with their forks tilted back and raised enough to avoid contact with
the yard ramp deck.
Storage
When finished using yard ramp:
1.
Release the safety chains and place them securely on deck of yard ramp.
2.
Crank legs to lift up the ramp.
3.
Roll yard ramp away from platform, dock, or vehicle. Trucks may be driven away from the
yard ramp but not before steps 1 and 2 above have been performed.
4.
Lower yard ramp to stored position.
YARD RAMP MAINTENANCE
Lubrication
The legs and casters have grease pins that should be greased every 6 months. Lubricate wheel hubs with
waterproof automotive grease by using standard "zert" grease gun.
Structure
Welded yard ramp structure should be inspected at least annually (or more often, according to usage) for
evidence of damage, including but not limited to cracks/failures in materials or welds.
Steel work should be repainted as required.
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