Poweramp SEMI AUTO TRUCK RESTRAINT 11_96 - Manual (Page 10)

Operation
The Poweramp mechanical truck restraint was designed to work in conjunc-
tion with other dock equipment allowing the dock attendant to create a safer
working environment.
Before operating the equipment, be sure the rear of the trailer has been
parked tight against the face of both dock bumpers. If your loading dock is
equipped with a dock leveler, the hinged lip must be in the pendant, stored
position prior to operating the restraint.
Operation of the restraint will vary slightly depending on whether your
restraint is equipped with a light communication package. Always operate
the truck restraint from atop the dock using the operating bar provided to
prevent personal injury.
Prior to operating the equipment for the first time, check to see if the install-
ers moved the release lever shipping bolt to the operating position. The
release lever shipping bolt is located directly above the release lever. Failure
to move this bolt will result in a non-operational restraint.
OPERATION WITH AUTOMATIC LIGHTS
The following procedure can be used for operating Poweramp mechanical
restraints equipped with automatic lights.
1. Verify that the light control switch is in the automatic position, and that a
red light is illuminated inside with a green light illuminated outside.
2. Verify that the trailer is parked tight against both bumpers.
3. Insert one end of the operating bar under the release lever on the left
hand side of the restraint.
4. Lift up on the operating bar, causing the release lever to rotate, thus activating
the restraint. With the restraint activated, the restraint arm will move vertically.
5. Visually inspect and confirm that the truck restraint arm has travelled vertically
and has engaged the horizontal member of the ICC bar. Visually verify that the
outside light has switched to red and that the activated light inside is illuminated.
6. Return operating bar to its storage bracket.
7. Activate dock leveler and proceed to load/unload.
8. When loading/unloading of truck is completed, return the dock leveler to the
stored position.
9. Insert operating bar into the top of the slide track on the truck restraint.
10. Push the restraint arm down until the release lever locks on the carriage body.
11. Verify that the inside light has changed and that the stored light is now illumi-
nated.
12. Return the operating bar to the storage rack.
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