Poweramp AP SERIES AIR POWERED 4.2009 - Manual (Page 17)

15 4111-0009 — Oct 2007
Jan 2009
18. All model levelers: Install shims at locations (B,
p.10) using the pyramid or stepped shimming
method. Make sure the platform is level from
side-to-side as well as from front-to-back and
flush with dock floor.
19. Weld front of dock leveler frame (B) to shims
located under the keepers, then weld the shims
to the front pit curb steel.
20. Finish weld all shims using a fillet weld.
• Weld all shims within each shim stack to each
other, then weld the shim stack to the leveler
frame.
• Weld the front leveler frame shim stacks to the
front pit curb steel.
21. When all welding has been completed, paint all
the welds and shims.
Make sure the platform is properly supported in the
raised position before entering the pit to finish weld
the shims. Failure to do this may result in serious
personal injury or death.
INSTALLATION
* For left/right orientation of dock leveler, see inside back cover of
this manual.
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Stacking Methods