Safety Practices - Kelley HK User Manual

Read these safety practices before installing, operating
or servicing the dock leveler. Failure to follow the safety
practices could result in death or serious injury.
If you do not understand the instructions, ask your supervisor
to explain them to you or call your local Kelley
oPeraTion
Use restricted to trained operators.
Follow procedures on placard posted near dock leveler.
Do not use this unit to service trailers outside its intended
working range which is 12 inches above and 12 inches below
dock. (18" above and 12" below dock on 10' models)
Do not operate the dock leveler with equipment, material or
people on the ramp or lip.
Do not operate the dock leveler when anyone is in front of it
unless they are securing the maintenance strut.
Stay clear of the dock leveler when it is moving.
KEEP hANDs CLEAR Of hINGEs AT ALL TIMEs. Do not
use hands to position dock leveler ramp or lip in vehicle or to
store dock leveler.
Do not use the dock leveler if it looks broken or does not
seem to work right. Tell your supervisor it needs repair right
away.
Do not stand in the driveway between the dock leveler and
a backing vehicle.
Chock vehicle wheels or lock vehicle in place with a
vehicle restraining device and set brakes before loading or
unloading.
Stay clear of leveler unless lip supported by the vehicle bed
or the ramp is supported by both front dock level supports;
unsupported leveler can lower unexpectedly.
Store dock leveler at dock level after below dock end
loading.
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Move all equipment, material or people off dock leveler and
store dock leveler at dock level before allowing the vehicle
to pull out.
Do not use a fork truck or other material handling equipment
to lower the ramp.
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Before chocking wheels or engaging vehicle restraint, dump
air from air ride suspensions and set parking brakes.
Ensure lip avoids contact with vehicle sides and cargo. If lip
does not lower to vehicle bed, reposition vehicle.
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Place barricades on the dock floor around the dock leveler
pit and in the driveway in front of the pit while installing,
maintaining or repairing the dock leveler.
Do not operate the dock leveler when anyone is in front of it
unless they are securing the maintenance strut.
PUT AND PIN MAINTENANCE sTRUT AND LIP LOCK IN
PLACE before climbing into the dock leveler pit or doing any
maintenance or repair under the dock leveler.
Disconnect the power and properly tag or lock off before
climbing into the dock leveler pit or doing any maintenance
or repair under the dock leveler.
All electrical troubleshooting or repair must be done by a
qualified technician and must meet applicable codes.
Disconnect the power and properly tag or lock off before
doing any electrical work.
If it is necessary to make troubleshooting checks inside the
control box with the power on, UsE EXTREME CAUTION!
Do not place fingers or un-insulated tools inside the control
box. Touching wires or other parts inside the control box
could result in electrical shock, death or serious injury.
If you have any problems or questions using or operating
the dock leveler, contact your local Kelley distributor for
assistance.

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