Vestil RR Series - Manual

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VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION
P.O. Box 507., Angola, IN 46703 USA
Phone (260) 665-7586 • Fax (260) 665-1339
E-mail: [email protected] • www.vestil.com
RR-Series Mechanical Docklevelers
OWNER'S
MANUAL
Revised 04-06
A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and material
handling problems since 1955.
Loading Dock Equipment
Contents
Warnings & Safety Instructions ....................... 1
Replacement Parts .......................................... 1
Receiving Instructions ..................................... 1 Warranty ........................................................... 1
Operation Instructions ...................................... 2
Adjusting Instructions ....................................... 3
Parts List ............................................................. 4
RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS
Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is possible that the unit could incur
damage during transit.
Inspect the unit closely when it arrives. If you see
evidence of damage or rough handling to either the
packaging or to the product when it is being unloaded,
immediately make a note of it on the Bill Of Lading!
It is important that you remove the product’s packaging
upon its arrival to ensure that there is no concealed
damage or to enable a timely claim with the carrier for
freight damage.
Also verify that the product and its specifications are as
ordered.
LIMITED WARRANTY
We warrant that this dockleveler is to be free from
defects for one (1) year from date of shipment.
We will bear the cost of repairing or replacing, at our
option, any defect. We will issue a Return Goods
Authorization Number for a return or a Purchase Order
Number for a repair. We do not cover costs for jobsite
labor, loss of use, or any consequential damages. To be
covered by our warranty, equipment must be installed and
maintained in accordance with the guidelines of this
manual and operated within the rated capacity. Periodic
lubrication and adjustment are the responsibility of the
owner.
WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Ensure that all employees understand and follow the
following.
• When working on the dockleveler, barricade it off to
traffic from on the dock and on the approach.
• Always brace leveler securely in the “UP” position
when performing maintenance work.
• Always brace lip in extended position when working on
lip or leveler.
• Check toe guards to ensure they are functional.
• When testing dockleveler be certain everyone is clear
from the swinging lip.
• When operating leveler, do not walk on lip.
• Return dockleveler to level, supported position after
maintenance or use is completed.
• Do not leave any cargo or equipment on deck of
dockleveler.
• Do not drive a fork truck or other material handling
equipment on dockleveler to bring deck down to the
truck bed.
• Monthly visual inspection of the dockleveler shall be
made to verify that there are no missing or damaged
components including toe guards.
WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS
We take pride in using quality parts on the equipment we
manufacture. We are not responsible for equipment
problems resulting from the use of unapproved
replacement parts.
To order replacement or spare parts for this equipment,
contact the factory.
In any communication with the factory please be
prepared to provide the machine’s serial number, which is
indicated on the machine dataplate.
RR-Series
Mechanical Dockleveler