Poweramp CentraAir AIR POWERED 2.2012 - Manual (Page 21)

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4111-0023 — Jan. 2012
OPERATION
NOTE: If end unloading is required, see End
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 20.
For ramp loading or unloading, the CA dock
leveler can be operated by pulling the lanyard
chain (or RAISE button on the control panel
(A) ).
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 pulling lanyard ring (B) (or
pushing and holding RAISE button (A)).
b. Pull lanyard ring (B) (or Hold the RAISE button)
until the lip is fully extended, then release the
lanyard ring (or RAISE button (A)). 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 pulling lanyard ring (B) (or pushing
and holding RAISE button (A)).
13. Pull lanyard ring (B) (or hold the RAISE button (A))
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.
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 pulling lanyard ring (B) (or
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.
A
A
A-RAISE Button
Loading/Unloading Completed - Reset Leveler
A—RAISE Button
B-LANYARD Cable
B-LANYARD Cable
B
B