Poweramp CentraAir AIR POWERED 2.2012 - Manual (Page 20)

Stay clear of dock leveler when freight carrier is
entering or leaving dock area.
DO NOT move or use the dock leveler if anyone is
under or in front of leveler.
Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points. Avoid
putting any part of your body near moving parts.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Only trained personnel should operate the dock
leveler.
DO NOT use a broken or damaged dock leveler.
Make sure proper service and maintenance
procedures have been performed on leveler before
using.
Truck/trailer wheels must be chocked unless the
truck restraint is used. Never remove the wheel
chocks until loading/unloading is finished and truck
driver has been given permission to leave.
Make sure platform lip rests on the truck/trailer bed
with at least 4 in. (102 mm) of overlap.
Maintain a safe distance from side edges of leveler
during the loading/unloading process.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury or death.
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OPERATION
Operating Instructions
The dock leveler operating instructions are divided
into the two methods of loading and unloading:
• For ramp loading and unloading, see Ramp
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 19.
• For end loading and unloading, see End Loading/
Unloading Instructions on page 20.
The CentraAir™ hydraulic dock leveler is designed
to compensate for a maximum ± 12 in.* (305 mm) of
height difference between the loading dock and the
truck bed. DO NOT use the dock leveler if the truck/
trailer bed is more than 12 in. (305 mm) higher or
lower than the dock floor.
*service height may vary with design specifications
DO NOT overload the dock leveler.
DO NOT operate any equipment while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
DO NOT leave equipment or material unattended on
the dock leveler.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
personal injury and/or damage to equipment.
12 in. (305 mm)
12 in. (305 mm)