Owner’s/user’s responsibilities – Poweramp CENTRAPOWER User Manual

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OWNER’S/USER’S RESPONSIBILITIES

4111-0030 — Nov. 2009

1. The owner/ user should recognize the inherent dangers of the interface between the

loading dock and the transportation vehicle. The owner/ user should, therefore, train and

instruct all operators in the safe operation and use of the loading dock equipment in

accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations and industry standards. Before

operation of the equipment, all operators shall read, understand and be familiar with all

functions of equipment as described in the owner’s/user’s manual.

2. The manufacturer shall provide to the initial purchaser all necessary information with

regards to: Safety Information, Operation, Installation and Safety Precautions,

Recommended Initial and Periodic Inspections Procedures, Planned Maintenance

Schedule, Product Specifications, Troubleshooting Guide, Parts Break Down, Warranty

Information and Manufacturers Contact Information. The owner/ user shall be responsible

to verify that this information is available and received as well as proper instructions,

training and familiarity of the equipment for all operators has been completed. Owner’s/

User’s shall actively maintain, update and re train all operators on safe working habits and

operations of the equipment.

3. It is recommended when the transportation vehicle is positioned correctly in the dock

opening and in contact with both bumpers, there shall be a minimum of 4.00 inches

(100mm) overlap of the leveling device and the transportation vehicle at all times during

the loading and unloading process.

4. Name plates, placards, decals, instructions and posted warnings shall not be obscured

from the view of the operator or maintenance personnel for whom such warnings are

intended for. Contact manufacturer for any replacements.

5. Manufacturer’s recommended periodic maintenance and inspection procedures in effect at
the date of shipment shall be followed at all times. Written documentation of maintenance,
replacement parts or damage should be retained. In the event of damage notification to

the manufacturer is requested.

6. Any modifications or alterations of loading dock equipment shall only be done with prior

written approval from the original equipment manufacturer.

7. When industrial moving devices are being used in the loading or unloading of product

from the transportation vehicle, this vehicle shall have the brakes and wheel chocks

applied appropriately or all other positive restraining device shall be fully utilized.

8. Loading dock safety equipment should never be used outside of its intended use, range,

or capacity. Please consult the manufacturer if you have any questions as to the use,

range or capacity of the equipment.

9. When selecting loading dock safety equipment, it is important to consider not only present
requirements but also future plans and any possible adverse conditions, environments or
use.

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