Poweramp AP SERIES AIR POWERED 4.2009 - Manual (Page 21)

19 4111-0009 — Oct 2007
Jan 2009
OPERATION
NOTE: If end unloading is required, see End
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 20.
For ramp loading or unloading, the AP dock
leveler can be operated by using the RAISE
button on the control panel.
1. Check to make sure truck/trailer is positioned
squarely against dock bumpers.
2. Instruct driver to remain at the dock until the
loading or unloading process has been completed.
3. Chock the truck/trailer wheels or use the truck
restraint if available.
Ramp Loading/Unloading Instructions
4. Extend the platform lip onto truck/trailer as follows:
a. Raise the platform by pushing and holding
RAISE button .
b. Hold the RAISE button until the lip is fully
extended, then release the RAISE button. The
platform will lower until the lip is resting on the
truck/trailer bed.
c. Make sure that the lip is fully extended and
supported on the truck/trailer along the entire
width of the platform with at least 4 in. (102 mm)
of lip contacting the truck bed.
12. When loading or unloading is finished, raise the
platform by pushing and holding RAISE button
(A) .
13. Hold the RAISE button until the lip folds enough
to clear the truck/trailer bed, then release the
RAISE button. The lip will fold and the platform
will return to the cross-traffic position.
14. Remove chocks from truck/trailer wheels or
release the truck restraint if used.
15. Indicate to driver that truck may leave the dock.
A—RAISE Button
5. Proceed with loading or unloading the truck/trailer.
6. If below dock loading is necessary, see steps
7-11. If not, proceed to step 12.
Operating Instructions—Continued Below Dock Loading/Unloading Instructions
NOTE: If end unloading is required, see End
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 20.
7. Check to make sure truck/trailer is positioned
squarely against dock bumpers.
8. Instruct driver to remain at the dock until the
loading or unloading process has been
completed.
9. Chock the truck/trailer wheels or use truck
restraint if present.
10. Raise the platform by pushing the raise button (A)
to fully raise the leveler and extend the lip.
11. Walk out on the leveler, Pull and Hold the release
ring ( see picture below ) until the platform lowers onto
the trailer. Make sure there is a minimum of 4” of
lip overlapping the trailer.
Loading/Unloading Completed - Reset Leveler
A-RAISE Button
A
A