Poweramp CM SERIES MECHANICAL 12.2006 - Manual (Page 21)

OPERATION
19 4111-0006 — July 2006
NOTE: If end unloading is required, see End
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 20.
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 truck
restraint if present.
Ramp Loading/Unloading Instructions
4. Raise the platform by pulling and holding the
platform release ring (A).
5. Hold the release ring until the platform is at the
fully-raised position and lip is fully extended.
9. When the loading or unloading process has been
completed, return platform to cross-traffic (stored)
position as follows:
a. Raise the platform to the full-raised position by
pulling and holding the platform release ring (A).
b. Lower platform by slowly walking out onto the
platform allowing time for the lip to fully fold and
clear the truck/trailer. Continue walking out on
platform until platform lowers to the cross-traffic
position (lip engages in the lip keepers).
10. Remove chocks from truck/trailer wheels or
release truck restraint if used.
11. Indicate to driver that truck may leave the dock.
8. Proceed with loading or unloading.
NOTE: If end loading is necessary, see End
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 20.
6. Walk out onto the platform. The platform will lower
until the lip rests on the truck/trailer bed.
NOTE: If the truck/trailer bed is below dock level, pull
and hold the safety leg retract pull ring (B)
(located in a recess at front of the platform)
until the platform lip is resting on the
truck/trailer bed.
Operating Instructions — Continued
7. 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.
A
A
B