INJURY OR DEATH. If the Lock & Load vehicle restraint does not operate properly using the procedures in this manual, BE CERTAIN TO CHOCK THE VEHICLE WHEELS BEFORE LOADING OR UNLOADING. Contact NOVA or your local representative for service. NOVA Lock & Load...
Owner’s Manual. If you have questions, Call your local representative or NOVA at (800) 236-7325. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH. FIGURE B—STORED POSITION NOVA Lock &...
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RIG of the trailer before operating the truck driver not to move. Refer to Figure D. dock leveler. If during loading/unloading the inside light turns red and the horn sounds, press RESTRAIN button to secure the RIG. FIGURE D—RESTRAINT LOCKED NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
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See Figure F. If the trailer is parked firmly against the dock bumpers proceed to HORN OVERRIDE. If not, press RELEASE to clear the fault, have trailer back up and repeat Restraint ENGAGING. FIGURE F—FAULT STATE NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
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Outside light is flashing red alerting the truck driver not to move. See Figure G. To return to STORED, turn the HORN OVER- RIDE key and press the RELEASE button. FIGURE G—HORN OVER-RIDE STATE NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
Worn, torn, loose or environments (extreme climates, corrosive missing bumpers must be replaced. chemicals, frequency of usage, etc.). If these conditions exist, consult NOVA for 360 DAYS accelerated maintenance requirements. Perform all Daily and 180 Day maintenance.
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Tighten adjuster locknut while holding the adjuster screw to prevent inadvertent adjustment. Verify brake torque is in the range of 500 to 700 in-lbs at the hook shaft; readjust as re- quired. FIGURE H—MAINTENANCE AND LUBRICATION NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
Damaged roller track plate. Verify that the roller track plate is straight and not damaged. Broken or weak springs. Remove spring cover and replace as required NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
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Attach multimeter leads to pins “B” and “C” of limit switch connector. You should have: - plunger released - no meter reading. - plunger depressed - a “Full Scale” meter reading. FIGURE I—LIMIT SWITCH AND HOOK POSITION CHART NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC WIRING PROVIDED BY OTHERS WIRING PROVIDED BY NOVA TECHNOLOGY LOCK MOTOR 1/10 HP 3.5 FLA MOTOR HAS AUTOMATIC THERMAL OVERLOAD FIGURE K—ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
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"LOCK & LOAD" HORIZONTAL DECAL MF2-066-000 5/16"-18 X 5/8" SET SCREW MF2-068-000 SERIAL NUMBER DECAL MF2-080-000 "LOCK & LOAD" LARGE HORIZONTAL DECAL MF2-107-000 CHAIN MF2-110-000 MF2 MOTOR ASSEMBLY MF2-027-000 7/16-14 NYLOCK NUT MF2-013-000 GREASE FITTING NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
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MF2-052-000 SPRING COVER RIGHT HAND MF2-048-000 ROLLER TRACK MF2-049-000 5/16"-18 CAGE NUT MF2-050-000 EXTENSION SPRING MF2-054-000 5/8" X 4" CONCRETE ANCHOR MF2-051-000 LEFT SPRING COVER MF2-060-000 5/16"-18 X 1 1/4" FLAT HEAD SOCKET SCREW NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
OUTSIDE GREEN LED LIGHT MODULE MF2-089-001 GREEN PUSH BUTTON MF2-089-002 NO CONTACT MF2-089-003 CONTACT BASE MF2-090-001 YELLOW PUSH BUTTON MF2-091-001 KEY SWITCH MF2-091-002 NC CONTACT MF2-091-003 NO CONTACT MF2-091-004 CONTACT BASE MF2-092-000 MF2-156-000 FUSE MF2-157-000 FUSE MF2-158-000 FUSE NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
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FIGURE Q —MISCELLANEOUS PARTS MISCELLANEOUS REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST ITEM NO. PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION QTY. MF2-011-000 CONTROL BOX MF2-012-000 OWNERS MANUAL MF2-057-000 CAUTION SIGN MF2-056-000 STOP ON RED SIGN MF2-055-000 OUTSIDE TRUCK LIGHT ASSEMBLY MF2-093-000 INSTALLATION MANUAL NOVA Lock & Load Owner’s Manual...
Owner/User. In the event of a defect, as determined by Nova, covered by this warranty, Nova shall remedy such defect by repairing or replacing any defective equipment or parts, bearing the cost for the parts, labor and transportation.
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