Optional equipment adjustments, Adjust auto return to dock (artd) – Poweramp POWERHOOK SERIES User Manual
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OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT ADJUSTMENTS
Standard leveler with Powerhooks are equipped with 
Interlock unless leveler has option of Auto Return To 
Dock (ARTD). 
The ARTD allows the platform to automatically return 
to the cross-traffic (stored) position after the truck 
departs. The ARTD uses a proximity switch (B) located 
under the platform and a piece of angled steel called 
the target (E) that is attached to the lip hinge tube (F). 
The PLC provides a six-second delay after the 
platform has lowered to the full below-dock position, 
after which, the platform will return to the cross-traffic 
position. The switch also contains an indicator light 
(H) that can be used for diagnosing and adjusting the 
switch.
NOTE: The proximity switches has an indicator light
at the back of the housing and some have the 
light at the side of the housing.
A— Cable
B— Proximity Switch
C— Bracket
D— Lock Nuts
E— Target
F— Lip Hinge Tube
G—Platform Lip
H— Indicator Light
Adjust Auto Return To Dock (ARTD)
Adjust the ARTD as Follows:
1. Raise platform fully and engage the maintenance
prop in the service position. Allow platform to rest 
on the prop so the lip will fully fold until it contacts 
the lip stops. 
2. Turn OFF all electrical power to the dock leveler.
Attach safety lockout and tag-out devices.
When service under the dock leveler is required, 
always lock all electrical disconnects in the OFF 
position after raising the platform and engaging the 
maintenance prop. Failure to do this may result in 
serious personal injury or death.
When service under the dock leveler is required with 
power on. The platform must be on the maintenance 
prop and locked out. The are must be marked with 
safety cones and sighs 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.
Always stand clear of the dock leveler lip when 
working in front of the dock leveler.
The maintenance prop MUST be in the service 
position when working under the dock leveler. 
For maximum protection, use an OSHA approved 
locking device to lock the maintenance prop in 
the service position. Only the person servicing 
the equipment should have the key to unlock the 
maintenance prop.
Unless the dock leveler is equipped with a tethered 
remote, two people are required to engage the 
maintenance prop: one person to operate the unit, 
the other person to engage the maintenance prop.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in 
serious personal injury or death.
A
C
E
D
F
G
H
B
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