Poweramp AP SERIES AIR POWERED - Manual (Page 12)

10 4111-0009 — Aug 2012
Jan 2013
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 over
tighten.
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.
5. Attach a temporary, switched, power supply to the
blower before lowing leveler into pit. Keep power
cables clear of frame members, shim locations
and pinch points. DO NOT CONNECT POWER
AT THIS TIME.
6. Remove 3 plastic ties that hold the bag and bag
support skid to the underside of the leveler during
shipping before lowering leveler into pit.
A— Lifting Bracket (2 used) B — Shipping Bands
INSTALLATION
IMPORTANT
DO NOT over tighten the lifting bracket hardware.
Over tightening can damage the weather seal, if
equipped.
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.
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.
A
B