Poweramp POWERSTOP 4.2009 - Manual (Page 13)

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OPERATION
4111-0014 — November 2006
Sept.2007
4. Raise the PowerStop truck restraint fully by
pushing and holding the ENGAGE/LOCK button
on Automatic/Hydraulic units or pulling latch
release with the handle provided on the
Mechanical PowerStops. .
NOTE: The restraint weldment should raise to the
top of the track, contacting the track stop..
NOTE: PowerStops equipped with Automatic Lights
should have a Green light inside and Red
light outside when raised unless equipped
with optional upper limit switch. A visible or
audible alarm will signal the restraint
weldment has reached the top of the track
and may not have properly engaged the ICC
bumper, if present.
5. Lower the PowerStop truck restraint fully by
pushing and holding the RELEASE/UNLOCK
button. The restraint weldment should lower fully
until the latch release is engaged.
NOTE: PowerStops equipped with Automatic Lights
should have a Red light inside and green
light outside when the restraint weldment is
stored.
6. If PowerStop truck restraint cannot properly
restrain the vehicle due to missing or defective
ICC (RIG) bar advise truck driver and dock
personnel. Truck/trailer must be secured against
movement by other methods. For levelers
interlocked with the truck restraint, turn the
selector switch to Bypass to allow use of the dock
leveler and proper light changes inside and
outside the building (where equipped with lights).
1. Disconnect the external lifting device and lifting
brackets.
2. Remove latch shipping bolt from latch mechanism
on both manual and hydraulic models. This
prevents PowerStop from raising.. .
3. Turn the main electrical power ON (Hydraulic
Only).
Operating Instructions
Once the PowerStop truck restraint has been
activated, the dock attendant must visually inspect
to assure that the restraint hook has properly
engaged the ICC (RIG) bar. Serious personal
injury or death may result.
Proper engagement occurs when the hook is able
to travel vertically, contacting the bottom edge of
the horizontal member of the ICC bar (RIG),
without obstruction.
Stay clear of dock leveler and truck restraint when
freight carrier is entering or leaving dock area.
DO NOT move or use the dock leveler if anyone is
under or in front of leveler.
Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points. Avoid
putting any part of your body near moving parts.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
severe personal injury or death.
Only trained personnel should operate the dock
leveler and truck restraint.
DO NOT use a broken or damaged dock leveler or
truck restraint. Make sure proper service and
maintenance procedures have been performed on
leveler before using.
Truck/trailer wheels must be chocked unless the
truck restraint is used. Never remove the wheel
chocks until loading/unloading is finished and truck
driver has been given permission to leave.
Make sure platform lip rests on the truck/trailer bed
with at least 4 in. (102 mm) of overlap.
Maintain a safe distance from side edges of leveler
during the loading/unloading process.
Failure to follow these instructions may result in
serious personal injury or death.