Installation Of Dock Leveler; Inserting The Leveler Into The Pit - Kelley aFX-C User Manual

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6' and 8' long levelers using a standard 19" subframe can be
field converted to allow installation in a 24" pit by adding a 4"
riser kit, Kelley Part No. 6004653. Install the new riser leveling
feet. The riser blocks should be welded to the front subframe
supports and secondary stops prior to placing in the pit. See
publication #6003727 and page 34 in this manual.
1. Prior to lifting leveler make sure the shipping tie down
bolts seen in Fig. 13 are in place. Install two 3/4"-10UNC
load centering eye bolts into the front and rear of the top
plate and hoist leveler into pit. The dock leveler should
not be lifted in any other manner when place into the pit.
See Fig. 4.
Inadequate lifting equipment or practices can cause a
load to fall unexpectedly. Make sure the lifting chain or
other lifting devices are in good condition and have a
rated capacity of at least 3,500 lbs for the lifting angle
used. Never allow anyone to stand on or near the dock
leveler when it is lifted or placed into the pit. Stand clear
of the dock leveler when it is placed into the pit. Failure
to follow this warning can allow the dock leveler to fall,
tip, or swing into people, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Route power cord clear of edges and resting surfaces
so that it is not damaged during lifting and placement.
Plug end may be routed up through the rear hinge until
needed.

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2. Position dock leveler in pit about 7" away from the
rear pit wall. Connect plug to receptacle on the rear pit
wall. Cut tie wrap on cord to allow bag pan removal for
service. Place the free length of cord inside of frame
area, free of interference as the leveler is moved into
the final position. See Fig. 5 and wiring diagram on page
15.
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Check the pit floor for uneven or excess concrete in the area
around the leveling feet 1"-6" from the rear wall. Use chisel
to level out area if necessary.
March 2014 6004752K — aFX-C Dock Leveler — Safe
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Fig. 4
3/4" - 10 UNC
load centering
eyebolt
Fig. 5
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