Operating instructions – Poweramp VEH SERIES HYDRAULIC User Manual

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1.

Check to make sure truck is positioned squarely against dock bumpers.

2.

Instruct the driver to remain at the dock until the loading/unloading process is
complete.

3.

Chock trailer wheels.

4.

If loading dock is equipped with trailer restraint, engage restraint.

5.

If required, remove end loads with dockleveler in the cross traffic (stored)
position.

6.

To extend dockleveler lip onto the trailer:

A. Depress and hold the raise pushbutton. The dockleveler platform will

raise.

B. Shortly before the dockleveler platform reaches its highest position, the lip

will extend.

C. When the lip is fully extended, release the raise pushbutton.

D. The dockleveler will lower resting on the truck bed.

7.

Verify that the lip is fully extended and supported by the truck bed along its
entire width.

8.

Proceed with loading/unloading.

9.

When loading/unloading is complete, or to load end loads, return dockleveler to
the stored position by:

A. Push and hold the raise button. The dockleveler platform will raise. While

the platform is raising, the lip will fold.

B. Release the raise button when the lip clears the trailer bed. The leveler will

lower to the dock level (stored) position.

C. Check that the lip is in the keepers. Leveler should be level with dock floor.

10. Unchock trailer wheels and release truck, if it is being restrained.

11. Tell driver that truck may leave.

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Do not operate the

unit if any personnel

are on or in front of

the unit.

Do not operate the

unit until the truck/

trailer is parked

squarely against the

dock bumpers.

Do not enter the

truck/trailer unless:

1. The dockleveler

lip is resting securely

on the truck/trailer

bed.

Truck/trailer wheels

must be chocked if

the truck restraint is

not utilized.

Failure to follow

these instructions

could result in

serious peronal injury

or death.

WARNING

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