Below Dock Control - Kelley aFX-C User Manual

beLow DoCK ConTroL (bDC):
To lower the ramp without extending the lip for end loading
below dock level:
1. Press the control button and hold it until the ramp is 6"
to 12" above dock level. Release the button before the
ramp reaches its highest position.
2. As ramp is lowering, walk onto the ramp and pull the
BDC chain located in the middle of the ramp until it is
fully extended. hold the chain until the ramp passes
below dock level. See Fig. 28.
3. Release the BDC chain.
4. Load or unload end loads.
5. When loading or unloading is complete, return the dock
leveler to the stored position.
5.1 Push and hold the control button until the ramp raises
above dock level.
5.2 Release the control button before the ramp reaches
its highest position. The ramp will lower to its stored
position.
5.3 Be certain that the lip is not extended and that dock
level support legs are in position on their supports
before releasing vehicle. Ramp should be level with
dock floor.
6. Remove wheel chocks or release vehicle.
7. Tell vehicle driver "your vehicle may now leave the
dock."
Before allowing vehicle to leave always return the dock
leveler to its dock level (stored) position with the dock
level support legs supported by the front dock level
supports. See Fig. 27. Failure to do so may leave the
dock leveler in a position below the level of the dock
floor. This condition may result in unexpected drop of
personnel or material handling equipment and result in
death or serious injury.
March 2014 6004752K — aFX-C Dock Leveler — Safe
operaTion,
Fig. 28
Below Dock
Control (BDC) Chain
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