Poweramp PR SERIES HYDRAULIC - Manual (Page 26)

OPERATION
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End Loading/Unloading — Platform at Cross-Traffic Position.
End Loading/Unloading — Platform at Below-Dock Position.
5. If truck/trailer bed is below the dock floor level,
perform steps 6 –12.
4. If truck/trailer bed is at or above dock floor level,
leave leveler at the cross-traffic position and
proceed with loading or unloading.
NOTE: If ramp loading is required, see Ramp
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 23.
End loading or unloading can be done with
the dock at the cross-traffic position or
below-dock position, depending on the height
of the truck/trailer bed.
1. Check to make sure truck/trailer is positioned
squarely against dock bumpers.
2. Instruct driver to remain at the dock until the
loading or unloading process has been completed.
3. Chock the truck/trailer wheels or use the truck
restraint if available.
End Loading/Unloading Instructions
6. Turn the ARTD switch (A) on the control panel to
the OFF position.
7. Raise the platform and extend the lip just enough
to clear the lip keepers by lightly pulling, then
firmly pulling the dual-lanyard pull ring (B).
8. When the platform lip clears the lip keepers,
release pull ring (A). The platform will drift down to
the full below-dock position.
9. Proceed with loading or unloading.
NOTE: When end unloading is finished and access
to the rest of the truck/trailer is still required,
the platform lip will need to be extended. See
Ramp Loading/Unloading Instructions on
page 23 for further instructions.
10. When the loading or unloading is finished, return
the dock leveler platform to the cross-traffic
(stored) position by performing one of the
following:
• Turn the ARTD switch (A) to the ON position.
After approximately six seconds, the platform
will automatically rise to the cross-traffic
position.
OR
• Lightly pull dual-lanyard pull ring (B) to raise
the platform. When the platform lip clears the
lip keepers, release the pull ring and allow the
platform to lower to the cross-traffic position.
11. Remove chocks from truck/trailer wheels or
release the truck restraint if used.
12. Indicate to the driver that the truck may leave the
dock.
A—ARTD Switch B—Dual-Lanyard Pull Ring
Operating Instructions—Continued
Whenever end loading or unloading with the
platform in the below-dock position, make sure the
ARTD switch is in the OFF position. DO NOT turn
the ARTD switch to the ON position until end
loading or unloading is finished.
B
A