Poweramp VH SERIES HYDRAULIC - Manual (Page 24)

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OPERATION
End Loading/Unloading — Platform at Cross-Traffic Position.
End Loading/Unloading — Platform at Below-Dock Position.
5. If truck/trailer bed is below the dock floor level,
and the dock is equipped with the optional lip-out
button, perform steps 6 –12.
4. If truck/trailer bed is at or above dock floor level,
leave leveler at the cross-traffic position and
proceed with loading or unloading.
NOTE: If ramp loading is required, see Ramp
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 20.
End loading or unloading can be done with
the dock at the cross-traffic position or below-
dock position, depending on the height of the
truck/trailer bed.
1. Check to make sure truck/trailer is positioned
squarely against dock bumpers.
2. Instruct driver to remain at the dock until the
loading or unloading process has been completed.
3. Chock the truck/trailer wheels or use the truck
restraint if available.
End Loading/Unloading Instructions
6. Turn the ARTD switch (A) on the control panel to
the OFF position, if equipped.
7. Push the Raise button (B) to the platform just
enough to clear the lip keepers.
8. When the platform lip clears the lip keepers,
push the Lip-Out button (C) just long enough to
clear the lip keepers. Release Lip-Out button.
The platform will drift down to the full below-dock
position.
9. Proceed with loading or unloading.
NOTE: When end unloading is finished and access
to the rest of the truck/trailer is still required,
the platform lip will need to be extended. See
Ramp Loading/Unloading Instructions on
page 19 for further instructions.
10. When the loading or unloading is finished,
return the dock leveler platform to the cross-
traffic (stored) position by performing one of the
following:
• Turn the ARTD switch (A) to the ON position,
if equipped. After approximately six seconds,
the platform will automatically rise to the cross-
traffic position.
OR
• Push the Raise button (B) until the lip clears the
lip keepers. Release Raise button, leveler will
return to the stored or cross traffic position.
11. Remove chocks from truck/trailer wheels or
release the truck restraint if used.
12. Indicate to the driver that the truck may leave the
dock.
A—ARTD Switch
Operating Instructions—Continued
Whenever end loading or unloading with the
platform in the below-dock position, make sure
the ARTD switch is in the OFF position. DO NOT
turn the ARTD switch to the ON position until end
loading or unloading is finished.
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