Poweramp RAIL RAMP SPECIALTY 1.1995 - Manual (Page 15)

Positioning the Railramp
To position a Railramp, it must be in the vertical position. When it is down, (loading/unload-
ing), it should not be moved. Railramp can be moved easily by walking on the top of the dock
and pushing on the side. Never move a Railramp when standing on the ground in front of it.
Controls
Poweramp Railramps are operated via a remote control enclosure. This enclosure has a
Nema 12 rating. Included is a toggle switch to turn 115 volt control voltage on and off. Also
included are three pushbuttons which require constant pressure to operate the Railramp (See
Fig. 11).
To lower the Railramp, depress and hold the lower button.
To raise the Railramp, depress and hold the raise button.
To fold the lip down, depress and hold the lower button and lip button simultaneously.
To extend the lip, depress and hold the raise and lip button simultaneously.
Operation
Lowering the Railramp:
Before lowering the Railramp, be sure the operating zone is free and clear of obstructions.
The railramp is designed to be supported by the rail car during use. The railramp must never
be lowered and used without a rail car ready to support the railramp lip and/or railramp
support arms.
When operating a Railramp, the operator must determine whether the rail car is completely
full or not.
Partially Full:
If the rail car is not completely full, the operator should extend the support arms sufficiently to
reach into the rail car before lowering the unit into the rail car (See Fig. 12).
Completely Full:
If the rail car is completely full, the operator should extend the support arms so they reach
onto the door threshold but not into the cargo. Then as the Railramp is lowering if the lip is
not folded, the operator should fold the lip so as to not damage the cargo.
Once the Railramp is in position, the operator should check to assure that the support arms
are locked in position. They should also be resting firmly against the rail car floor.
Float Range:
You may notice that as you lower the Railramp into position, the last twelve or so inches of
vertical travel do not require pressure on the lower button. This feature is designed into the
operation to allow for the roll motion of the rail car during loading/unloading (See Fig. 13).
Raising the Railramps:
Before raising the Railramp, be sure the operating zone is free and clear of obstructions.
Depress and hold the raise pushbutton switch until the Railramp is fully raised.
After the Railramp is in the vertically stored position, turn the toggle switch to off to avoid any
accidental operation.
Positioning a Railramp
with a fork truck can
result in mechanical
damage and create an
unsafe piece of equip-
ment.
Never leave the
Railramp in a horizontal
position unless loading
or unloading.
Warning
Improper use of this
equipment may cause
personal injury or
property damage.
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CAUTION
CAUTION
Warning
Always o perate the railramp
from atop the loading dock.
Operating Instructions