Poweramp VH SERIES HYDRAULIC - Manual (Page 13)

11 4111-0002 — January 2012 11
INSTALLATION
1. Remove any control panel and bumpers that may
be banded to the frame of the dock leveler.
DO NOT remove the shipping bands (B) around
the platform lip and leveler frame at this time.
Poweramp dock levelers are designed with
installation in mind. Each unit is shipped with lifting
brackets (A) fastened to the platform side joists.
Prepare Dock Leveler
NOTE: Overall width of platform and lifting brackets
(A) must be kept to a minimum to prevent
interference between the lifting brackets and
the pit walls as the dock leveler is lowered
into the pit.
2. Make sure the mounting hardware of lifting
brackets (A) is snug. The brackets should pivot
relatively freely on the mounting cap screw.
DO NOT overtighten.
3. Attach lifting chains to lifting brackets (A) and to
a lifting device (i.e., hoist or fork truck) having the
appropriate lifting capacity and reach.
4. Remove wood blocks that are attached to the
leveler frame before putting the dock leveler into
the pit.
A— Lifting Bracket (2 used) B — Shipping Bands
IMPORTANT
DO NOT overtighten the lifting bracket hardware.
Overtightening can damage the weather seal, if
equipped.
The dock leveler is heavy. Use a lifting device and
chains with the appropriate lifting capacity and
reach.
Always use the lifting brackets provided with the
unit whenever lowering or lifting a dock leveler into
or out of a pit.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
damage to dock leveler and/or serious personal
injury or death.
IMPORTANT
DO NOT remove the shipping bands (B) around
the platform lip and leveler frame at this time. The
shipping bands are needed to hold the leveler
together during the installation process.
A
B