Poweramp AP SERIES AIR POWERED - Manual (Page 25)

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4111-0009 — Aug 2012
Jan 2013
MAINTENANCE
Regular maintenance must be performed on a weekly
and quarterly schedule.
FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Weekly Maintenance
• Operate the dock leveler through the complete
operating cycle to maintain lubrication.
NOTE: To thoroughly inspect the platform hinge area,
put the platform in the full below-dock position.
• Inspect the platform hinge and the lip hinge areas.
The hinge areas must be kept free of dirt and debris.
Build-up of foreign material in the hinge areas will
cause abnormal operation.
• Inspect the area under the platform, around and
under the air bag. Build-up of foreign material in
this area may damage air bag components, causing
abnormal operation.
• Inspect air bag and seams for signs of wear or
damage.
Quarterly Maintenance
• Perform Weekly Service Items
• Lubricate the following areas with light weight
machine oil:
(A)— Lip hinge area unless equipped with grease
fittings (apply oil to the top of the entire length
of lip hinge when platform is at the full below-
dock position and lip is folded)
(D)— Platform hinge area (apply oil to top of all
platform hinges when platform is at the full
below-dock position)
(E)— Lip lifter and lift cylinder pin
NOTE: Apply grease to lip hinge grease fittings if
equipped.
• Lubricate the following areas with light-weight
machine oil:
(B)— Lip maintenance prop pivot
(C)— Lip link pivots
(F)— Lip Linkage assembly pivot
(G)— Safety leg linkage pivots
• Lubricate the following areas with white lithium
grease (if equipped with grease fittings):
(A)— Lip hinge area (inject grease into all the lip
hinge grease fittings)
(D)— Platform hinge area (inject grease into all the
platform hinge grease fittings)
(E)— Lip assist pin
Before performing any maintenance under the
dock leveler, lock the electrical power source in
OFF position and lock the maintenance prop in the
service position using an approved locking device.
(See Service Dock Leveler Safely in this section.)
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury or death.
IMPORTANT
Failure to properly lubricate the dock leveler will
cause abnormal operation of the leveler.