Operating instructions – Poweramp VEH SERIES HYDRAULIC User Manual
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1.
Check to make sure truck is positioned squarely against dock bumpers.
2.
Instruct the driver to remain at the dock until the loading/unloading process is
complete.
3.
Chock trailer wheels.
4.
If loading dock is equipped with trailer restraint, engage restraint.
5.
If required, remove end loads with dockleveler in the cross traffic (stored)
position.
6.
To extend dockleveler lip onto the trailer:
A. Depress and hold the raise pushbutton. The dockleveler platform will
raise.
B. Shortly before the dockleveler platform reaches its highest position, the lip
will extend.
C. When the lip is fully extended, release the raise pushbutton.
D. The dockleveler will lower resting on the truck bed.
7.
Verify that the lip is fully extended and supported by the truck bed along its
entire width.
8.
Proceed with loading/unloading.
9.
When loading/unloading is complete, or to load end loads, return dockleveler to
the stored position by:
A. Push and hold the raise button. The dockleveler platform will raise. While
the platform is raising, the lip will fold.
B. Release the raise button when the lip clears the trailer bed. The leveler will
lower to the dock level (stored) position.
C. Check that the lip is in the keepers. Leveler should be level with dock floor.
10. Unchock trailer wheels and release truck, if it is being restrained.
11. Tell driver that truck may leave.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Do not operate the
unit if any personnel
are on or in front of
the unit.
Do not operate the
unit until the truck/
trailer is parked
squarely against the
dock bumpers.
Do not enter the
truck/trailer unless:
1. The dockleveler
lip is resting securely
on the truck/trailer
bed.
Truck/trailer wheels
must be chocked if
the truck restraint is
not utilized.
Failure to follow
these instructions
could result in
serious peronal injury
or death.
WARNING