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4111-0024 — Apr. 2020

© 2020 Systems, LLC

Only trained personnel should operate the dock 

leveler. 

DO NOT use a broken or damaged dock leveler. 

Make sure proper service and maintenance 

procedures have been performed on leveler before 

using.

Transport vehicle wheels must be chocked unless 

a vehicle restraint is used. Never remove the wheel 

chocks until loading/unloading is finished and 

transport driver has been given permission to leave.

Make sure platform lip rests on the transport 

vehicles bed with at least 4 in. (102 mm) of overlap.

Maintain a safe distance from side edges of leveler 

during the loading/unloading process.

Operational Precautions

Stay clear of dock leveler and vehicle restraint 

when transport vehicle is entering or leaving dock 

area.

DO NOT move or use the dock leveler or restraint if 

anyone is under or in front of leveler.

Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points. Avoid 

putting any part of your body near moving parts.

OPERATION

   8 in. (203 mm)

  

10 in. (254 mm)

The VSH hydraulic dock leveler is designed to 

compensate for a m10 in. (254 mm) above 

and - 8 in. (203 mm) below dock difference between 

the loading dock and the transport vehicle bed*. DO 

NOT use the dock leveler if the transport vehicle 

bed is more than 10 in. above (higher than) or 8 in. 

below (lower than) the dock floor.

*Service height may vary with design specifications.

DO NOT overload the dock leveler.

DO NOT operate any equipment while under the 

influence of alcohol or drugs.

DO NOT leave equipment or material unattended on 

the dock leveler.

Содержание McGuire VSH Series

Страница 1: ...l No 4111 0024 Apr 2020 Owner s User s Manual VSH Series Dock Leveler A Division of Systems LLC McGuire Division of Systems LLC W194 N11481 McCormick Drive Germantown WI 53022 800 624 8473 fax 262 255...

Страница 2: ...erational Precautions 21 Ramp Loading Unloading 22 Below Dock End Loading Unloading 22 End Loading Unloading w Optional Lip Keepers 23 Maintenance Maintenance Precautions 24 Periodic Maintenance 26 Ch...

Страница 3: ...State of California to cause cancer or birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information go to www P65Warnings ca gov Safety Alert Symbol The Safety Alert Symbol is a graphic representati...

Страница 4: ...of it Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points Avoid putting any part of your body near moving parts Chock restrain all transport vehicles Never remove the wheel chocks or release the restraining de...

Страница 5: ...tions Do not use dock leveling device if transport vehicle is too high or too low Do not overload the dock leveling device Do not operate any equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs Do...

Страница 6: ...veler 8 Never use damaged or malfunctioning dock leveler Report problems immediately to supervisor MAINTENANCE SERVICE 1 Read and follow all instructions warnings and maintenance schedules in the owne...

Страница 7: ...LL RESULT IN DEATH OR OTHER SERIOUS INJURY DANGER POWERED DOCK LEVELERS NORMAL OPERATION 1 Raise the platform by Pressing and holding the RAISE button 2 Hold the RAISE button until the lip is fully ex...

Страница 8: ...e interface between the loading dock and the transport vehicle The owner user should therefore train and instruct all operators in the safe operation and use of the loading dock equipment in accordanc...

Страница 9: ...duct warranty the dock safety equipment must have been properly installed maintained and operated in accordance with all manufacturer s recommendations and or specified design parameters and not other...

Страница 10: ...er unit and control panel has been factory prewired and tested to ensure satisfactory operation To illustrate which connections are to be made in the field at installation electrical drawings are incl...

Страница 11: ...orm C Lip Cylinder s D Flow Control Valve E Hoist Cylinder s F Storage Prop Yoke G Prop Kicker Solenoid H Storage Prop Assembly J Hinge Pins K Stored Limit Switch L Maintenance Props M Powerpack N Con...

Страница 12: ...leveler This additional means may include but is not limited to a boom truck fork truck stabilizing bar or equivalent Always post safety warnings and barricade the work area at dock level and ground...

Страница 13: ...channel and at front if applicable Measure pit floor taper rear to front cannot exceed 1 2 total taper Measure pit length distance C at both sides Measure corner to corner cris cross distance D at bo...

Страница 14: ...e Failure to comply will result in death or serious injury 1751 0138 Rev B A Lifting Bracket B Maintenance Props A B B B Figure 6 Figure 7 FIG A File Name 1751 1293 Decal Size 3 75 x 6 25 CRUSH HAZARD...

Страница 15: ...ch see Figure 8 4 Ensure maintenance props B are in the lowered position and tightly secured see Figures 6 and 7 Note Maintenance props must be in the lowered position and tightly secured during insta...

Страница 16: ...cation Under Storage Prop C Pit Floor D Pit Floor Embed E Leveler Rear Embed INSTALLATION Figure 10 Offset w Load Over Center Acceptable Stepped Acceptable Pyramid Preferred Shim Stacking Methods Offs...

Страница 17: ...ation purposes DO NOT use multiple layers of 1 8 in 3 18 mm or thinner shim stock 1 Lube the three rear hinge pins H using grease then install the three pins in the rear embed only halfway through the...

Страница 18: ...tem B A C A Disconnect Panel B Control Panel provided by others C Distance 48 in 1219 mm Figure 14 INSTALLATION Install Control Panel and Wiring DO NOT connect the dock leveler electrical wiring and g...

Страница 19: ...d or vehicle restraint operations Suggested placement of placard is near control box attached to electrical conduit by using nylon cable tie If there is no control box present mount placard on wall to...

Страница 20: ...he hole of the embed see Following start up or if the platform is raised using an external lifting device or the hydraulic system is opened to atmosphere air will enter into the hydraulic system Whene...

Страница 21: ...STALLATION TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED FRACTIONAL 1 32 DECIMAL 00 01 000 005 ANGULAR 1 DRAWN BY CHECKE DRAWIN johnschlintz S Y S L o a d i n g D o This print is the property of Systems LLC and r...

Страница 22: ...ck to make sure the leveler goes into float mode approximately 15 above the dock floor Allow the leveler to float to full below dock position Make sure the dock makes contact with pit floor Then press...

Страница 23: ...dock leveler and vehicle restraint when transport vehicle is entering or leaving dock area DO NOT move or use the dock leveler or restraint if anyone is under or in front of leveler Keep hands and fee...

Страница 24: ...ow Dock End Loading Unloading 1 Before activating dock leveler check to make sure the transport vehicle is positioned squarely against dock bumpers Ensure lip will avoid contact with transport vehicle...

Страница 25: ...ndant continue to press the LOWER button until the unit goes into float mode and descends into the lip keepers see Figure 22 6 Proceed with loading or unloading see Figure 23 Note When end unloading i...

Страница 26: ...is responsible for the lockout condition It is recommended and good safety practice to use an additional means to support the dock platform and lip anytime when physically working in front of or under...

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Страница 28: ...able Use of fluids that do not have equivalent specifications to those in the preceding list will result in abnormal operation of the dock leveler and voiding of warranty Periodic Maintenance MAINTENA...

Страница 29: ...te Apply grease to all hinge grease fittings if equipped Failure to properly lubricate the dock leveler will cause abnormal operation of the leveler Check reservoir fluid level see Figure 28 for SC mo...

Страница 30: ...ects in the OFF position after raising the platform and engaging the maintenance prop Always post safety warnings and barricade the work area at dock level and ground level to prevent unauthorized use...

Страница 31: ...r service down position with hardware tightened by wrench and ensure the storage prop is locked out with the prop pin and clip 4 Loosen jam nut E 5 Adjust adjusting screw F as follows To increase pres...

Страница 32: ...nd from stored to full below dock position To adjust the flow control 1 Put the dock leveler in the stored position with the lip folded 2 Turn OFF all electrical power to the leveler 3 Lock out and ta...

Страница 33: ...rench 4 Remove the cotter pin holding the upper storage prop clevis pin H in place then remove the clevis pin from the storage prop yoke J 5 Adjust the yoke on the storage prop until the prop has betw...

Страница 34: ...s post safety warnings and barricade the work area at dock level and ground level to prevent unauthorized use of the dock leveler before maintenance is complete A hard hat or other applicable head pro...

Страница 35: ...ltages should be approximately the same Replace starter if voltage values are considerably different from one another Check all wiring to motor for high resistance or no connection Three phase units o...

Страница 36: ...type Contaminated hydraulic system Clean and inspect valves Flush contaminated oil from hydraulic system Fill system with new oil see pages 26 27 for proper fluid level and type Damage or blocked hydr...

Страница 37: ...t lower Pump does not run Blue Leveler Stored light not on Limit switch faulty or set incorrectly See page 30 for adjustment instructions Platform does not lower Pump runs Faulty prop kicker solenoid...

Страница 38: ...4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC Item Quantity Part Number Description A 2 2101 0390 Screw 10 32 UNF x 1 75 Lg B 1 0961 0667 Arm Limit Switch C 1 0961 0666 Limit Switch Stored Limit Switch PARTS A...

Страница 39: ...1 4 UNC 1 2 Lg B 3 2101 0005 Washer Lock 1 4 C 1 8581 0023 Solenoid Prop Kicker Item Quantity Part Number Description A 1 2751 0042 J Box Fiber Glass 5 x 5 Includes Cover B 1 0961 0054 Mercury Switch...

Страница 40: ...38 4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC PARTS Storage Prop Assembly A C B D File Name 1751 0229 Rev E Decal Size 4 x 1 F E...

Страница 41: ...art Number Description 9226 0001 Storage Prop Assembly Complete A 1 9222 0097 Yoke Upper Arm Prop B 3 0522 0005 Clevis Pin 3 4 Dia x 2 Lg C 1 9201 0006 Prop Lock Pin and Clip D 3 2101 0045 Cotter Pin...

Страница 42: ...40 4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC PARTS Lip and Platform Components N H D E F A B C G L M P U K T Y X Q R Q Z I V W J...

Страница 43: ...e 7 W Stainless optional D 3 9202 0002 Rear Hinge Pin 9202 0041 Rear Hinge Pin Stainless optional E 6 2101 0247 Cotter Pin 1 4 x 2 00 F 1 9515 ____ Embed G 2 9511 0042 Maintenance Bar VS Sliding H 2 2...

Страница 44: ...42 4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC Self Contained VSH Hydraulic Components PARTS N R E O C D I H L S T B P A M F G Q U...

Страница 45: ...9394 0024 Reservoir Short 5 6 Lg 9394 0053 Reservoir Long 8 Lg D 1 9301 0199 Breather Reservoir E 4 2101 0011 Hex Head Capscrew F 4 2101 0058 Lock Washer G 4 2101 0060 Flat Washer H 1 9394 0014 Motor...

Страница 46: ...Way Bi Dr Delta C 1 8581 0011 Valve Cartridge 4 Way 2 Pos Delta D 1 8581 0010 Valve Cartridge 2 Way N C Poppet Delta E 1 8581 0105 Valve Cartridge Relief F 2 9301 0111 Fitting 6 ORB X 8 JIC G 3 9301 0...

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Страница 48: ...X 6 JIC J 2 9301 0116 Fitting Elbow 90 Deg Male 8 ORB X 8 JIC K 5 8581 0004 Delta Coil 115V Includes 1 2 UNF Jam Nut L 2 4301 0003 Cable Assembly Dual Coil 24 M 1 8581 0148 Plug Cavity 3 Way Special P...

Страница 49: ...47 4111 0024 Apr 2020 2020 Systems LLC PARTS This page intentionally left blank...

Страница 50: ...al kits are not available for vertical hoist cylinders PARTS G TOLERANCES UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED FRACTIONAL 1 32 DECIMAL 00 01 000 005 ANGULAR 1 MATERIAL DRAWN BY CHECKED BY DRAWING NO DAT johnschlint...

Страница 51: ...005 Roll pin included in 0525 0085 D 1 0525 0059 Seal Kit 1992 present E 1 9301 0109 Fitting Connector Str 6 ORB 6 JIC F 1 0521 0028 Fitting Breather Brass Not Shown Lip Cylinder Parts SECTION A A 2 3...

Страница 52: ...purposes only Contact Systems LLC Technical Services with serial number for exact breakdown Remote Mount Powerpack Assembly Leveler pressure is set by relief valve on valve block Remote mount powerpac...

Страница 53: ...Gasket Pump 1 9303 0002 Coupling Assembly H 1 9302 ____ 1 Plate Drive J 1 9904 0071 Hose 1 2 100R1 x 17 8 ORB x 8 JICF Swivel K 1 9301 0116 90 Elbow 8 ORB Male x 8 JIC Male L 1 9301 0106 Plug 8 ORB M...

Страница 54: ...LDS T WELD SIZE 1 4 FILLE WELD LOCATIONS ON ON 4 TOUCH UP BARE META MISCELLANEOUS Item Quantity Part Number Description 1 9516 0041 Kit Replacement Maintenance Prop A 1 DECAL VS M P POSITION NOTICE B...

Страница 55: ...ers and description to help identify the item ordered Do not use item numbers These are only for locating the position of the parts Always give dock leveler MODEL NUMBER and or SERIAL NUMBER For servi...

Страница 56: ...aring the cost for the parts labor and transportation This shall be exclusive remedy for all claims whether based on contract negligence or strict liability WARRANTY LIMITATIONS THE ABOVE WARRANTIES A...

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