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Pub. 1147 - Rev. 7 SEPTEMBER 2004
Mechanical Dock Leveler Hydraulic Conversion
NORMAL OPERATION WITHOUT
ARTD
1. Push and hold RAISE button until leveler is fully
raised and lip is fully extended. See Figures 28
and 29.
2. When lip is fully extended, release RAISE
button. The leveler will automatically lower down
onto the truck/trailer bed. See Figure 30.
3. When the truck/trailer pulls out, the leveler will
move to its lowest position and the lip will drop
to the pendant position.
4. To store leveler, push and hold the RAISE button
until leveler is about 6" above dock and lip is
fully pendant, then release button. Leveler will
lower down to dock level with lip resting in the
lip supports.
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Read and obey these instructions to prevent
personal injury.
•
DO NOT operate leveler with anyone
standing on, or in front of lip.
•
DO NOT stand on moving leveler.
•
DO NOT operate leveler until truck/trailer is
parked against the dock bumpers and the
truck/trailer has been secured.
•
NEVER attempt to lift the lip or hold the lip out
by hand. Serious personal injury could occur.
•
NEVER attempt to open dock door with
leveler. Serious personal injury could occur.
•
NEVER enter a truck/trailer until its brakes are
set, air has been dumped from the air ride
suspension (if applicable), and you have
visually inspected truck/trailer to ensure
truck/trailer is securely held in place by a
vehicle restraint or wheel chocks per OSHA
regulations.
•
ALWAYS store the leveler platform so that it is
supported by the lip supports and that it is
level with the surrounding dock floor.
•
NEVER release the vehicle restraint or remove
the wheel chocks until loading/unloading is
finished and the truck driver has been given
permission to drive away from the dock.
IMPORTANT
• If any load is on the leveler
platform, DO NOT operate.
• When the load/unload operation is
complete, it is suggested to return
the leveler to the stored position.
WARNING
