Poweramp EOD DL-NL-TS SERIES - Manual (Page 27)

25 Manual No. 4111-0025
March 2011
May 2012
MAINTENANCE
When maintenance is to be performed in front of the
dock leveler, support the lip with the handle in the
maintenance prop position OR by other means.
Put handle into maintenance prop position by removing
bolt and locknut at base of handle assembly. Pull
handle out of roller arm assembly and place into
maintenance prop receiver.
If maintenance requires that the lip be in the extended
position, raise the lip by hand and support the lip with
the lip maintenance prop.
Always stand clear of the dock leveler lip when
working in front of the dock leveler. Failure to do
this may result in serious personal injury or death.
Always 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. Failure to do this may
result in serious personal injury or death.
Securely block or support ramp and lip when
in vertical position. Lack of proper bracing can
result in ramp dropping during maintenance causing
personal injury or damage to unit.
Quarterly Maintenance
Regular maintenance must be performed on a weekly
and quarterly schedule.
Weekly Maintenance
• Operate the dock leveler through the complete
operating cycle to maintain lubrication.
• Look for cracks or damage. Repair or replace
damaged or cracked parts as needed.
• 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 increase wear and cause
abnormal operation. reference page 9.
• Follow weekly maintenance schedule in addition
to the following:
• Lubricate the following areas with light-weight
machine oil:
Extend link arm pivots
Lip linkage pivot
Operating link pivots
Torsion arm pivots
• Lubricate the following areas with white lithium
grease:
Lip plate grease fittings
Base plate grease fittings
Note: Failure to lubricate the dock leveler will
cause abnormal operation of the leveler.
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE