Poweramp TPR SERIES - Manual (Page 23)

21 4111-0035 — Feb 2012
Aug 2012
OPERATION
Operating Instructions
Stay clear of dock leveler when freight carrier is
entering or leaving dock area.
DO NOT move or use the dock leveler if anyone
is under or in front of leveler.
Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points. Avoid
putting any part of your body near moving parts.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Only trained personnel should operate the dock
leveler and truck restraint.
DO NOT use a broken or damaged dock leveler
or truck restraint. Make sure proper service and
maintenance procedures have been performed on
equipment before using.
Truck/trailer wheels must be chocked unless the
truck restraint is used. Never remove the wheel
chocks until loading/unloading is finished and
truck driver has been given permission to leave.
Make sure platform lip rests on the truck/trailer
bed with at least 4 in. (102 mm) of overlap.
Maintain a safe distance from side edges of
leveler during the loading/unloading process.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury or death.
DO NOT overload the dock leveler.
DO NOT operate any equipment while under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
DO NOT leave equipment or material unattended on
the dock leveler.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
personal injury and/or damage to equipment.
Before loading or unloading a vehicle at your loading
dock while using a TPR vehicle restraint, always
visually inspect to be sure that the restraint is
engaged with the Rear Impact Guard (RIG). If the
restraint is still not engaged after backing the trailer
firmly against the dock bumpers, secure the trailer
by other means.
Be sure that the area around the RIG assembly is
clear of obstructions.
Always operate the TPR vehicle restraint from the
top of the dock.
Inspect all restraint lights daily to make certain they
work properly.
Perform maintenance on restraints in accordance
with Maintenance in this manual.
TPR vehicle restraints should be operated only by
authorized personnel who have read and understand
the Owner’s/User’s Manual.
If you have questions, Call your local representative
or Systems Inc. at (800) 643-5424
FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES
COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH
.