Simplicity 4111 User Manual

Printed in U.S.A.Copyright © 2015Manual No. 4111-0021May 2015MA SeriesDock LevelerOwner’s/User’s ManualW.B.MCGUIRE • Division of Systems, Inc. • W194

84111-0021 — May 2015 Component IdentificationA — LipB — Lip Assist RodC —Lip Linkage AssemblyD — Lip Latch AssemblyE — Lip Maintenance Prop Pivot)F —

94111-0021 — May 2015INTRODUCTIONA—Distance (Pit Width) (Front and Rear) B— Distance (Dock Floor-to-Pit Floor) (All Four Corners)C— Distance (Pit Leng

104111-0021 — May 2015 Poweramp dock levelers are designed with installation in mind. Each unit is shipped with lifting brackets (A) fastened to the p

114111-0021 — May 2015Install Dock LevelerA— Distance (Leveler Frame Height)B— Shim Locations (Under Rear Vertical Supports, 4-5 Places TYP)C— Shim Lo

124111-0021 — May 2015 The dock leveler is heavy. Use chains and a lifting device with the appropriate lifting capacity and reach. Failure to do so ma

134111-0021 — May 2015INSTALLATIONA— Front of Dock Pit B— Dock Leveler FrameC— Side Pit Curb AngleD— Gap [3/4 in. (19 mm) Minimum]E— Pry LocationsF— R

144111-0021 — May 2015 DO NOT use the maintenance prop to support the raised platform until the maintenance prop has been properly shimmed and welded.

154111-0021 — May 2015Make sure the platform is properly supported in the raised position before entering the pit to finish weld the shims. Failure to

164111-0021 — May 2015 INSTALLATION1. Mount the push button control panel (B) so bottom of control panel-to-dock floor distance (C) is 48 in. (1219.2

174111-0021 — May 2015Unless the dock leveler is equipped with a tethered remote, two people are required to engage the maintenance prop: one person t

PageSafetyRecognize Safety Information ... 1General Operational Safety Precautions ...

184111-0021 — May 2015 Stay clear of dock leveler when transport vehicle carrier is entering or leaving dock area.DO NOT move or use the dock leveler

194111-0021 — May 2015OPERATIONNOTE: If end unloading is required, see End Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 20.For ramp loading or unloading, th

204111-0021 — May 2015 OPERATIONEnd Loading/Unloading — Platform at Cross-Traffic Position.5. If transport vehicle bed is below the dock floor level,

214111-0021 — May 2015MAINTENANCEService Dock Leveler SafelyWhenever performing maintenance under the dock leveler platform, support the platform with

224111-0021 — May 2015 MAINTENANCEPeriodic MaintenanceUnder platform serviceAir Filter, service under rear of platformA— Lip Hinge AreaB— Platform hin

234111-0021 — May 2015MAINTENANCERegular maintenance must be performed on a weekly and quarterly schedule. FOLLOW ALL SAFETY PRECAUTIONSWeekly Mainten

244111-0021 — May 2015 A— Lip Latch Spring AdjustmentB— Lip Assist Spring AdjustmentAdjusting the Latch and Lip Actuator Spring TensionADJUSTMENTSWhen

254111-0021 — May 2015ADJUSTMENTSAdjusting Lip Latch Spring Tension Adjusting Lip Assist Spring TensionThis adjustment is set at the factory and shoul

264111-0021 — May 2015 Adjust Lip Stop BoltCheck that lip (E) is fully resting on the lip keepers (D) and at the lowest part of the keeper cradle. If

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14111-0021 — May 2015SAFETYThe use of the word DANGER signifies the presence of an extreme hazard or unsafe practice which will most likely result in

284111-0021 — May 2015 When service under the dock leveler is required, always lock all electrical disconnects in the OFF position after raising the p

294111-0021 — May 2015TROUBLESHOOTINGSymptom Possible Cause SolutionPlatform rises slowlyAir bladder or connecting ducts puncturedCheck air bladder an

304111-0021 — May 2015 ELECTRICAL

314111-0021 — May 2015PARTSControls• Read and follow all instructions, warnings, and maintenance schedules in the manual and on placards.• Operation

324111-0021 — May 2015 Item Quantity Part Number DescriptionA1 9514-0107 Lip Latch Assy.( bolts on to DPLA-2130)1 DPLA-2130 Lip Assist Rod Complete 3

334111-0021 — May 2015Item Quantity Part Number DescriptionA 1 DLIP-0305 Lip Assist Rod Complete 34” Lg. B 1DOTH-2550 Spring, Lip Assist STDDOTH-2546

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354111-0021 — May 2015PARTSAirbag and Support PalletItem Quantity Part Number Description1 3 5812-0045 Hold Down Rod, 45” long x 7/16” diameter2 1

364111-0021 — May 2015 PARTSFrame and Platform Item Quantity Part Number Description1 1 8435-____1 Frame, Welded Assembly2 1 7952-0001 Cable A.C.

374111-0021 — May 2015PARTSFrame and PlatformAR = As Required1 Provide dock leveler serial number, platform size, and lip size when calling or faxing

24111-0021 — May 2015 SAFETYOperational Safety PrecautionsOperational Safety PrecautionsLearn the safe way to operate this equipment. Read and underst

384111-0021 — May 2015 2 1 DPLA-0338 LIP BANGER ASSY.3 2 DPLA-0340 BAR4 1 5775-0004 LIP LATCH ASSEMBLY5 1 DOTH-2374 COTTER PIN6 2 DOTH-2210 WASHER7 1

394111-0021 — May 20156 FOOT 8 FOOT 10 FOOT2 1 0014-0140 TOE GUARD LH, RH Lower 0014-0143 TOE GUARD LH,RH Lower 0014-0146 TOE GUARD LH, RH Lower3 1 00

404111-0021 — May 2015 PARTSMotor and Blower AssemblyItem Quantity Part Number DescriptionA 19395-0359 PPAC,Blower Assy B 1 9391-0021 Filter Element

414111-0021 — May 2015MISCELLANEOUSCustomer InformationNOTE: Refer to illustration for left/right orientation of dock leveler. The model/serial numb

STANDARD PRODUCT WARRANTYSYSTEMS, INC. warrants that its products will be free from defects in design, materials and workmanship for a period of one (

34111-0021 — May 2015SAFETYDo not use dock leveling device if transport vehicle is too high or too low.Do not overload the dock leveling device.Do not

44111-0021 — May 2015 SAFETYALWAYS disconnect electrical power source and ground wire before welding on dock leveler.DO NOT ground welding equipment t

54111-0021 — May 2015SAFETYSafety DecalsTOLERANCES(UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTED)FRACTIONAL: 1/32"DECIMAL: .00 = .01" .000 = .005"

64111-0021 — May 2015 OWNER’S/USER’S RESPONSIBILITIES1. The owner/ user should recognize the inherent dangers of the interface between the loading doc

74111-0021 — May 2015GENERAL INFORMATIONMA-Series dock levelers are available in the following sizes, weight capacities, and options:Width: MA 6 ft (