Poweramp VS VERTICAL SPECIALTY 2.1995 - Manual (Page 7)

persons or property.
Installation VS Dockleveler Frame
The following installation procedure has been developed to guide you. Unauthorized modifica-
tions or alterations made to any of the parts or assemblies on this product may affect its
warranty and overall performance.
VS docklevelers are shipped in two major components requiring field mounting.
Prior to installing the VS dockleveler, the VS dockleveler frame must be installed. The
following steps will explain this procedure.
1. Check frame and VS dockleveler for damage that may have occurred during shipment.
All dimensions should be checked against a certified installation drawing. It is the
contractor’s responsibility to properly install the frame and VS dockleveler.
2. Verify that imbeds have sufficient anchoring. Minimum 1/2" dia. x 6" long Nelson stud
anchors (or equal) on 12" centers are recommended. Remember the VS dockleveler
operation is relying on sturdy anchoring. If anchoring of existing imbeds falls short of
recommendations, Consult factory.
3. Clean and remove all existing protrusions from the pit face. VS dockleveler frame must
fit flush with the rear pit imbed.
4. Position frame assembly against rear channel at dimension shown and tack weld in
place (See drawing #A1-140-000).
5. Shim under storage prop trunnion and both sides of hoist cylinder trunnion (Item 1,
page 5).
6. Finish weld hinge weldments to imbed channel, prop trunnions to shim materials and
shim materials to floor imbed plate as shown.
7. Remove and discard 6 bolts and fixture bar (Items 3 & 4, page 5).
8. Locate and weld stop bars to channel as shown (Item 6, page 5).
9. Locate and weld 1/2 x 1/2 filler bar provided. Filler bar will close gap between dock floor
and dockleveler. Position flush with top of imbedded channel, center with VS
dockleveler (Figure 4).
10. Proceed with VS dockleveler installation page 7.
Installation
WARNING
Secure anchoring of the
vertical storing
dockleveler frame is
essential for safe
operation. Inspect all
existing curb steel prior
to installation.
WARNING
WHEN A HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER IS EXTENDED,
IT MUST BE FULL OF
HYDRAULIC FLUID TO
SUPPORT A LOAD.
EXTENDING HYDRAULIC
CYLINDERS BY A MEANS
OTHER THAN HYDRAU-
LIC POWER CAN RESULT
IN SEVERE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
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