4.5.2 Installation condition FX
Fig.
a
, page A4. Weld sheet metals and angles to-
gether.
Insert the dock leveller into the installation point.
Fig.
b
, page A5. Make sure that the dock leveller
is not braced and that a lateral clearance of 15 mm
(+0/-2 mm) between the frame of the installation point
and the dock leveller platform is maintained.
Fig.
c
, page A5.Weld the dock leveller to the
frame of the installation point.
If the dock leveller is galvanised, spray the area
around the weld seams with cold galvanising spray
(not included in the scope of delivery) and allow to
dry for at least 30 minutes.
Touch up all damaged areas in the paint with the sup-
plied touch-up paint.
4.5.3 Installation condition RX
Fig.
a
, page A6. Place the dock leveller against
the ramp profile. Align the dock leveller horizontally to
the level by using mats as supports.
Fig.
b
, page A6. Weld the dock leveller against
the ramp profile.
If the dock leveller is galvanised, spray the area
around the weld seams with cold galvanising spray
(not included in the scope of delivery) and allow to
dry for at least 30 minutes.
Touch up all damaged areas in the paint with the sup-
plied touch-up paint.
4.6
Further assembly steps
Fig.
a
, page A7. Dismantle the transport lugs and
close the holes in the dock leveller platform with the
plastic plugs.
Fig.
b
, page A7. Remove the transport lock on the
gas spring.
Fig.
d
, page A8. Screw the retaining plate to the
wall.
Fig.
c
, page A8. Screw the gas spring to the re-
taining plate.
4.7
Completion
4.7.1 Installation condition CX
Fig.
a
, page A9. Mount the approach buffers.
4.7.2 Installation condition FX
Fig.
a
, page A10. Mount the approach buffers.
4.7.3 Installation condition RX
Fig.
a
, page A11. Mount the approach buffers. Dis-
mantle the transport lugs and close the holes in the
buffer boxes with the plastic plugs.
4.8
Mounting the operating rod
Fig.
a
, page A12. Mount the operating rod (ex-
ample).
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5
Operation
5.1
Safety instructions for operation
The dock leveller is designed to mitigate to the
greatest possible extent the risk of anyone operating
or standing near the door being crushed, cut, clipped
or otherwise injured. To ensure a safe operation of
the dock leveller, the following points must yet be ob-
served:
•
If you notice damages endangering the
operational safety of the dock leveller, the dock
leveller must be inspected by an expert or a
qualified person and may not be used until the
repair work has been completed.
•
Only instructed persons are allowed to operate
the dock leveller. All operators must be familiar
with the applicable safety regulations.
•
Comply with the accident prevention regulations
and general safety regulations relevant to the
field of application.
•
The operator of the dock leveller must ensure
sufficient lighting at the workplace.
•
Regularly check the loading ramp for obvious
defects and have defects rectified immediately.
•
The permissible ambient temperature range for
the gas spring is between -20 °C and +80 °C.
•
Do not load the dock leveller with cargo
exceeding the specified nominal load.
•
Driving on the dock leveller is only allowed if the
permissible slope of 12.5 % (7°) is observed.
Orange markings on the side panels of the dock
leveller platform indicate that the permissible
inclination range is no longer met. Also observe
the permissible incline for the operation of the
forklift truck used.
•
The dock leveller platform may only be placed on
the truck loading area, not on a vehicle lifting
platform.
•
The permissible track width of the forklift truck
used must be 700 mm less than the nominal
width of the dock leveller (e.g. nominal width =
2000 mm → industrial truck width maximum
1300 mm).
•
Only move the vehicle to be loaded or unloaded
when the dock leveller is in its resting position.
•
The hinged lip width must be in the range of
80 mm to 130 mm. The entire width of the hinged
lip has to be placed on the truck.
•
If the dock leveller platform is in its lowest
position (lower limit stop) when resting on the
truck loading area, loading and unloading must
not take place! This also applies in the event that
the dock leveller platform may lower to the limit
stop which is caused by the loading of the
vehicle. The platform lowering to the limit stop
can be avoided for example by changing the
height of the yard and buildings area.
These assembly, operation and maintenance instructions must be kept for the entire period of use!