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4111-0014 — Apr. 2020
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8) When goods are transferred between the loading
dock and a trailer resting on its support legs/
landing gear instead of a tractor fifth wheel
or converter dolly, it is recommended that an
adequate stabilizing device or devices shall be
utilized at the front of the trailer.
9) In order to be entitled to the benefits of the
standard product 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
otherwise have been subject to abuse, misuse,
misapplication, acts of nature, overloading,
unauthorized repair or modification, application in
a corrosive environment or lack of maintenance.
Periodic lubrication, adjustment and inspection
in accordance with all manufacturers’
recommendations are the sole responsibility of the
owner/user.
10) Manufacturer’s recommended maintenance
and inspection of all restraining devices shall
be performed in conformance with the following
practices: A planned maintenance schedule
program must be followed, only trained and
authorized personnel shall be permitted to
maintain, repair, adjust and inspect restraining
devices, and only the use of original equipment
manufacturer parts, manuals, maintenance
instructions, labels, decals and placards or
their equivalent. Written documentation of
maintenance, replacement parts or damage
should be kept. In the event of damage,
notification to the manufacturer is required.
11) Restraining devices that are structurally damaged
shall be removed from service, inspected by a
manufacturer’s authorized representative, and
repaired or replaced as needed or recommended
by the manufacturer before being placed back in
service.
OWNER’S/USER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
