PENTALIFT EQUIPMENT CORPORATION
M065R27
August 30, 2021 1:39 PM
ULTRAHOOK UHR40 VEHICLE RESTRAINT
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OWNER RESPONSIBILITY
The Owner's Responsibilities include the following:
6.3.1
The owner should recognize inherent danger of the interface between dock and transport vehicle. The owner shall,
therefore, train and instruct loading dock operating personnel in the proper use of restraining devices in accordance with
information provided in Section 6.1.2.
6.3.2
Nameplates, cautions, instructions, posted warnings and communication lights shall not be obscured from the view of
loading dock operating personnel or maintenance personnel for whom such warnings are intended (also see 6.1.3 and 6.3.5).
6.3.3
Manufacturer’s recommended periodic maintenance and inspection procedures in eff ect at date of shipment shall be
followed, and written records of the performance of these procedures should be kept.
6.3.4
Restraining devices that are structurally damaged shall be removed from service, inspected by the manufacturer’s
authorized representative, and repaired as needed before being placed back in service.
6.3.5
The manufacturer shall supply replacement nameplates, communication lights, caution or instructional labels, and
operating and maintenance manuals upon request of the owner. The owner shall see that all nameplates, communication lights,
and caution and instruction markings or labels, are in place and legible and that the appropriate operating and maintenance
manuals are provided to users (see also 6.1.3 and 6.3.2).
6.3.6
Modifi cations or alterations of restraining devices shall be made only with written permission of the original manufacturer.
These changes shall be in conformance with all applicable provisions of this standard and shall be at least as safe as the
equipment was before modifi cation. These changes shall also satisfy all safety recommendations of the original equipment
manufacturer for the particular application of the restraint.
6.3.7
When industrial vehicles are driven on or off a transport vehicle during loading or unloading operation, the parking brakes
on the transport vehicle shall be applied and wheel chocks or another vehicle restraint that provides equal or better protection
shall be engaged. Also, whenever possible air-ride suspension systems should have the air exhausted prior to performing said
loading or unloading operations.
6.3.8
When a vehicle restraint is unable to properly engage a transport vehicle, the user shall activate the applicable
communication if so included, or provide an alternate method to address a “not restrained vehicle condition” to alert and or protect
the loading dock operating personnel.
6.3.9
When selecting a restraining device, it is important to consider not only present requirements but also future plans or
adverse environments.
6.3.10 The restraint should never be used in a manner not intended by its design. It must also be compatible with the loading
dock equipment and other conditions relating to the loading dock area.
NOTE:
The MH30 Committee recognizes the devices intended to secure a transport vehicle to a loading dock by mechanical
means. The NHTSA Standard 49CFR ch.V 571.223 specifi es the strength of the rear impact guard and 49 CFR Ch.V 571.224
specifi es the size and locations of the rear impact guard. It is, therefore, recommended that users of such positive restraint
devices review:
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The means of attachment to the transport vehicle
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The strength of the overall connection
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The proper coordination of the actuation of devices with any signaling system used
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The need to use wheel chocks
Unless specifi cally agreed to in writing by Pentalift Equipment Corporation at the time the
equipment is ordered and prior to the equipment’s manufacture, this equipment is sold as
a complete package. It is not to be altered, changed or added to in any way or form, in its
confi guration and function, without the written permission of Pentalift Equipment Corporation.
If requested by a customer, Pentalift Equipment Corporation is not supplying all or some of the power unit and / or con-
trol components for the equipment’s application. The power unit and controls constitute important safety and functional
aspects of the equipment. It is the customer’s responsibility to address the operational and safety issues associated
with providing the required controls and power units to satisfy the operational and safety requirements of the equipment.
The customer’s decision to supply all or some of these components indicates that the customer is taking full responsibil-
ity for any and all possible operational, safety and liability issues associated to the product and its confi guration. The
customer also agrees to absolve Pentalift Equipment Corporation from any and all possible operation, safety and liability
issues.
