8.2
General condition
•
Carry out a test run and make sure to test all
operating functions:
– lifting
– folding out the hinged lip
– lowering
– floating position
– moving back to the resting position
– emergency off function via main switch
•
Check these options, if available:
– automatic return to the resting position
– locking of door/dock leveller (sensor) or safety
wheel chock
– warning signal system (optical/acoustic)
•
Carry out a visual inspection on:
– mechanical damages, rust formation and the
condition of the welded construction
– dirt and oil spills in the area underneath the
dock leveller. Remove any if present.
•
Make sure that no debris, stones etc. obstruct the
function of the hinges.
•
Provide sufficient slip resistance by keeping the
dock leveller platform clean and dry.
•
Do not use any aggressive cleaning agents or
thawing salts! Risk of corrosion:
•
Do not aim a high-pressure water jet at the
control system, the hydraulic system or any
electrical connections!
If you notice damages the dock leveller must be in-
spected by an expert/ a qualified person and must not
be used until the repair work has been completed.
Fig. 7: Lubrication points, illustration may deviate from the product
These assembly, operation and maintenance instructions must be kept for the entire period of use!
8.3
Signs/labels
Check the signs/labels for completeness, legibility
and condition according to chapter 3.3 and 3.4. La-
bels/rating plate must be replaced as required.
8.4
Design
Carry out a visual inspection of the entire steel con-
struction with regard to the following:
•
mechanical damages to the weld seams
•
completeness and tightness of the safety
elements and screw connections
•
deformations and corrosion
•
condition of the connection to the installation
point
Carry out the following checks on condition and func-
tion:
•
slip resistance condition of the drivable surfaces
•
condition of the anti-slip coating/sound-absorbing
coating (optional) of the dock leveller platform
•
protective plate
•
maintenance support
•
screw connection and safety cotter pins of the
hydraulic cylinders
•
safety cotter pins at the cross rod
•
all moving parts for ease of movement
If necessary, have the design inspected by an expert/
a qualified person.
8.5
Hinges/ bearings
Lubricate the bearings on the dock leveller platform
through the tapered holes and the bearings of the lift-
ing cylinders with multi-purpose grease (see arrows).
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