Vestil RR Series - Manual (Page 2)

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
• After truck is spotted against bumpers the dockleveler user chocks the truck wheels on both
sides.
• The user now looks at the cargo area of the truck to see if there is ample room for the
dockleveler lip to go onto the trailer.
• The lip will require about twelve inches (12”) beyond the bumper for the standard sixteen inch
(16”) lip.
• If there is not sufficient clear distance to put the lip, the area needs to be cleared manually or
with a fork truck. Before a fork truck is driven on the dockleveler deck the user should verify the
lip is in the vertical position securely behind the lip keepers. If the deck is below dock height the
user brings the dockleveler up above the dock floor by releasing the deck using the pull in the
rear center of the deck. Release pull as soon as deck is a few inches above floor height then
walk on deck to bring it back to the level supported position.
• After the lip contact area is clear the user goes to the rear of the deck and pulls the release after
verifying that no one will be hit by the raising deck and the extending lip. The deck comes up
and the lip extends automatically. The user releases the pull and promptly walks on the deck
which brings it down until the lip is on the truck bed. (DO NOT WALK ON LIP). Loading/
unloading may now commence.
• If the dockleveler is equipped with optional safety legs they need to be retracted if the trailer is
below floor height. Retract safety legs by pulling ring at rear of leveler. Release safety legs
immediately after lip comes to rest on trailer. Do not leave any cargo or equipment on the
dockleveler deck at any time.
• When loading/unloading is complete the dockleveler can be taken out of the truck by pulling the
recessed handle releasing the deck until the lip clears the truck. Wait for the lip to completely
retract and then walk on the deck until it comes back to the floor height. Check to be sure the
lip is behind the keepers. The overhead door of a trailer and/or the building may now be closed
and the wheel chocks removed.
• If the truck departs prior to removing the lip from the trailer the lip will fall to the down position.
The lip may or may not be in the keepers. The user must release the deck to a few inches above
floor height, allow the lip to fully retract and walk on the deck to bring the lip down to rest behind
the keepers. Visual inspection is necessary.