Poweramp VS SERIES HYDRAULIC - Manual (Page 12)

10 4111-0008 — Sept 2012
INSTALLATION
Prepare Pit
• Measure pit width distance (A) at both front and
rear of pit.
• Measure dock floor-to-pit floor distance (B) on
both sides of the rear embed channel and at
front if applicable.
• Measure pit floor taper, rear to front cannot
exceed 1/2” total taper.
• Measure pit length distance (C) at both sides.
• Measure corner-to-corner (cris-cross) distance
(D) at both sides. Take measurements at dock
floor level and at pit floor level.
NOTE” If any measurement are off by more than
1/8 in. (3.18 mm) in depth, width and
squareness 1/4 in + 0 in (6.32mm) contact
Poweramp Technical Services before
proceeding.
3. Make sure the field junction box for the dock
leveler (E) and floor embed plate (F) is at the
correct location per pit diagrams.
A—Distance (Pit Width)
(Front and Rear)
B— Distance (Dock Floor-to-Pit
Floor) (All Four Corners) 1/2”
Taper Rear to Front
C— Distance (Pit Length)
(Both Sides of Pit)
D— Distance (Pit Corner-to-Corner) (Top,
Bottom, and Both Sides)
Before lowering the dock leveler into the pit, the
following must be performed:
1. Remove all debris from the pit and sweep the pit
clean.
2. Check the entire dock leveler pit for proper
construction according to approved/certified
pit drawings. Make sure pit is square, has the
proper depth and taper by making the following
measurements:
Post safety warnings and barricade the work
area at dock level and ground level to prevent
unauthorized use of the dock leveler before
installation has been completed.
Failure to follow the installation instructions can
result in damage to dock leveler, the facilities, and/
or serious personal injury or death.
Only trained installation professionals with the
proper equipment should install this product.
B
A
D
C
C
A
B