Poweramp CM SERIES MECHANICAL - Manual (Page 22)

20 4111-0006 — Sept 2010
Sept 2012
OPERATION
End Loading/Unloading — Platform at Cross-Traffic
Position. End Loading/Unloading — Platform at Below-Dock Position.
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. When finished,
perform steps 9 and 10.
If truck/trailer bed is below the dock floor level,
perform steps 5 – 10.
NOTE: 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 truck restraint
if present.
End Loading/Unloading Instructions
6. Slowly walk the platform down allowing enough
time for the lip to fold. Just before the platform
reaches the cross-traffic position, pull and hold the
safety leg retract pull ring (B) (located in a recess
at front of the platform). The platform will continue
lowering to the full below dock position.
5. Pull and hold the platform release ring (A) until the
platform is at the fully-raised position.
7. Proceed with loading or unloading.
NOTE: When end unloading is finished and additional
access to the truck/trailer requires that the
platform lip be extended, see Ramp Loading/
Unloading Instructions on page 19 for further
instructions.
8. When loading or unloading is finished, raise the
platform to the full-raised position by pulling and
holding the platform release ring. Slowly walk the
platform down, allowing enough time for the lip
to fold. The platform will lower to the cross-traffic
position (lip engages in the lip keepers).
9. Remove chocks from truck/trailer wheels or release
truck restraint if used.
10. Indicate to the driver that the truck may leave the
dock.
Operating Instructions — Continued
A
B