Poweramp AP SERIES AIR POWERED - Manual (Page 19)

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4111-0009 — Aug 2012
Jan 2013
INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the external lifting device and chains
from the lifting brackets.
2. Check that the leveler is flush with the dock floor
and that the platform lip contacts both lip keepers
evenly.
If an excessive transition exists between the dock
floor and leveler and/or lip does not contact both
lip keepers evenly, contact Poweramp Technical
Services for further instructions.
3. Install the dock bumpers as required.
4. Turn the main electrical power ON.
5. Raise the leveler platform fully by pushing and
holding the RAISE button .
6. Release the RAISE button to lower the platform.
As long as there is no truck present at the dock,
the platform will lower to the full below-dock
position as the lip folds.
NOTE: If a truck is present, the platform will
lower until the lip rests on the truck/trailer bed.
(See Operating Instructions in Operation section.)
Put New Dock Leveler Into Service
7. When the platform lowers to the full below-dock
position, the lip will fold. Push and hold the RAISE
button until the platform rises just enough to clear
the lip keepers, then release the RAISE button
to allow the platform to lower to the cross-traffic
(stored) position (lip engages lip keepers).
8. Perform steps 5 – 7 at least four times make sure
the leveler functions properly and there is no
binding.
9. Raise the platform fully. Hold the platform at this
position using the RAISE button and move the
maintenance prop to the service (upright) position.
Release the RAISE button to allow the platform to
lower until it is resting on the maintenance prop.
10. With the maintenance prop supporting the platform,
remove the lifting brackets
11. Support the toe guards, remove the cotter pin
used in shipping and carefully release the toe
guards.
12. Push and hold the RAISE button until the
maintenance prop drops to its stored position.
Release the RAISE button and allow the platform
to lower fully. Check operation of toe-guards.
13. When the platform lowers to the full below-dock
position, the lip will fold. Push and hold the RAISE
button until the platform rises just enough to clear
the lip keepers, then release the RAISE button
to allow the platform to lower to the cross-traffic
(stored) position (lip engages lip keepers).
Always stand clear of platform lip when working in
front of the dock leveler. Serious personal injury or
death may result.
Two people are required to engage the maintenance
prop: one person to operate the lifting device, the
other person to engage the maintenance prop.