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MP-Series
Dock Leveler
Owner's/User's Manual
MCGUIRE • Division of Systems, Inc. • W194 N11481 McCormick Drive • Germantown, WI 53022
800.624.8473 • fax: 262.255.9399 • www.wbmcguire.com • techservices@docksystemsinc.com
Printed in U.S.A.
4111-0019
Manual No.
Copyright
2016
©
May 2015
July 2016

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  • Page 1 MP-Series Dock Leveler Owner’s/User’s Manual MCGUIRE • Division of Systems, Inc. • W194 N11481 McCormick Drive • Germantown, WI 53022 800.624.8473 • fax: 262.255.9399 • www.wbmcguire.com • techservices@docksystemsinc.com Printed in U.S.A. 4111-0019 Manual No. Copyright 2016 © May 2015 July 2016...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page Safety Recognize Safety Information ............. 1 General Operational Safety Precautions ..........1 Operational Safety Precautions ............2 Maintenance Safety Precautions ............4 Safety Decals ..................5 Owner’s/User’s Responsibilities ............6 Introduction General Information ................7 Dock Leveler Stock Specifications ............. 7 Component Identification ..............

  • Page 3: Safety

    SAFETY General Operational Safety Recognize Safety Information Precautions Safety-Alert Symbol The Safety- Alert Symbol is a graphic representation intended to convey a safety message without the Read and understand the Owner’s/User’s Manual and use of words. When you see this symbol, be alert to become thoroughly familiar with the equipment and its the possibility of death or serious injury.

  • Page 4: Operational Safety Precautions

    SAFETY Operational Safety Precautions Operational Safety Precautions Learn the safe way to operate this equipment. Read and understand the manufacturer’s instructions. If you have any questions, ask your supervisor. Stay clear of dock leveling device when transport Chock/restrain all transport vehicles, Never remove vehicle is entering or leaving area.
  • Page 5 SAFETY Operational Safety Precautions Do not use dock leveling device if transport vehicle is too high or too low. Do not overload the dock leveling device. Do not operate any equipment while under the influence of alcohol or drugs. Do not leave equipment or material unattended on dock leveling device.

  • Page 6: Maintenance Safety Precautions

    SAFETY Maintenance Safety Precautions ALWAYS disconnect electrical power source and ground wire before welding on dock leveler. DO NOT ground welding equipment to any hydraulic or electrical components of the dock leveler. Always ground to the dock leveler frame. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 7: Safety Decals

    SAFETY Safety Decals Every 90 days (quarterly) inspect all safety labels and tags to ensure they are on the dock leveler and are easily leg- ible. If any are missing or require replacement, please call 1-800-643-5424 for replacements. 5.06" DANGER CRUSH HAZARD CRUSH HAZARD Maintenance prop must...

  • Page 8: Owner's/User's Responsibilities

    OWNER’S/USER’S RESPONSIBILITIES 1) The manufacturer shall provide to the initial purchaser and make the following information readily available to the owners/users and their agents, all necessary information regarding Safety Information, Operation, Installation and Safety Precautions, Recommended Initial and Periodic Inspections Procedures, Planned Maintenance Schedule, Product Specifications, Troubleshooting Guide, Parts Break Down, Warranty Information, and Manufacturers Contact Information, as well as tables to identify the grade(slope) for all variations of length or configuration of the dock leveling device and information identifying the maximum...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    This manual covers the MP-series mechanical sizes, weight capacities, and options: dock leveler. Width Designed by McGuire to be a marvel of simplicity and 6 ft (1828.8 mm) efficiency, your dock leveler, when properly installed, 6-1/2 ft (1981.2 mm) will provide many years of trouble-free performance 7 ft (2133.6 mm)

  • Page 10: Component Identification

    INTRODUCTION Component Identification 1 — Lip 6 — Hold Down Release Ring 11— Main Base Frame 15— Safety Leg Pull Chain 2 — Lip Maintenance Prop 7 — Ratchet Pawl & Bar 12 — Safety Leg Assy. 16 — Lift Arm Assembly 3 —...

  • Page 11: Installation

    INSTALLATION Prepare Pit A—Distance (Pit Width) B— Distance (Dock Floor-to-Pit C— Distance (Pit Length) D— Distance (Pit Corner-to-Corner) (Top, (Front and Rear) Floor) (All Four Corners) (Both Sides of Pit) Bottom, and Both Sides) Before lowering the dock leveler into the pit, the following must be performed: Post safety warnings and barricade the work area at 1.

  • Page 12: Prepare Dock Leveler

    Prepare Dock Leveler A— Lifting Bracket (2 used) B — Shipping Bands McGuire dock levelers are designed with installation in mind. Each unit is shipped with lifting brackets (A) The dock leveler is heavy. Use a lifting device and fastened to the platform side joists.
  • Page 13 INSTALLATION 4. Remove wood blocks that are attached to the leveler 1. Remove any bumpers that may be banded, or frame before putting the dock leveler into the pit. bolted to the frame of the dock leveler. 5. To pick up the unit from the rear, slide forks into the NOTE: Overall width of platform and lifting brackets fork slots and under the cross member.

  • Page 14: Install Dock Leveler

    INSTALLATION Install Dock Leveler Shim Stacking Methods A— Distance (Leveler Frame F— String Height) G— Rear Hinge Frame Angle B— Shim Locations (Under H— Distance (Dock Floor-to- Rear Vertical Supports, Pit Floor) 4-5 Places TYP) J— Distance (Top of Shim C—...
  • Page 15 INSTALLATION 4. Put a 1/4 in. (6.6 mm) thick shim at locations (C) NOTE: McGuire dock levelers are designed with a (under lip keepers/maintenance prop and safety nominal 1/2 in. (12.7 mm) shimming distance legs). Make sure shims are larger than frame front to allow for pit inconsistencies.
  • Page 16 INSTALLATION A— Front of Dock Pit C— Side Pit Curb Angle E— Pry Locations G— Rear Pit Curb Angle B— Dock Leveler Frame D— Gap [3/4 in. (19 mm) F— Rear Hinge Frame H— Flare Bevel Weld, Typical Minimum] Angle (To Fit Spacing) 8.
  • Page 17 INSTALLATION 14. Remove shipping bands at this time. Allow platform to float. Add/Remove shims as necessary to bring platform level/flush with floor. DO NOT grind or weld if hydraulic fluid or other flammable liquid is present on the surface to be ground or welded.
  • Page 18 INSTALLATION A— Platform Release Ring B— Platform Maintenance C —Lip prop support D — Prop Pin and Clip E —Safety Leg Pull Prop Chain 21. Pull the release ring (A) to raise platform. Engage 25. Remove the lifting brackets from the platform side the platform maintenance prop (B) in the service joists.

  • Page 19: Operation

    OPERATION Theory 1 — Lip 6 — Hold Down Release Ring 10 — Platform Maintenance Prop 15 — Safety Leg Below Dock 2 — Lip Maintenance Prop 7— Ratchet Pawl & Bar 11— Main Base Frame Control 3 — Platform 9 —...

  • Page 20: Operating Instructions

    OPERATION Operating Instructions 12 in. (305 mm) Stay clear of dock leveler when transport vehicle carrier is entering or leaving dock area. 12 in. (305 mm) DO NOT move or use the dock leveler if anyone is under or in front of leveler. The MP dock leveler is designed to compensate for Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points.

  • Page 21: Ramp Loading/Unloading Instructions

    OPERATION Operating Instructions—Continued Ramp Loading/Unloading Instructions NOTE: If end unloading is required, see End Loading/ 7. Make sure that the lip is fully extended and Unloading Instructions on page 20. supported on the transport vehicle along the entire width of the platform with at least 4 in. (102 mm) of 1.

  • Page 22: End Loading/Unloading Instructions

    OPERATION Operating Instructions—Continued End Loading/Unloading Instructions NOTE: End loading or unloading can be done with the dock at the cross-traffic position or below- dock position depending on the height of the truck/trailer bed. 1. Check to make sure transport vehicle is positioned squarely against dock bumpers.

  • Page 23: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Service Dock Leveler Safely A— Platform Release Ring B — Platform Maintenance Prop C— Lip Maintenance Prop D— Prop Pin and Clip E— Safety Leg Pull Chain Note: Lockout & Tagout Devices are not supplied with leveler. They are to be supplied by others. When service under the dock leveler is required, Always post safety warnings and barricade the always lock all electrical disconnects in the OFF...

  • Page 24: Periodic Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Periodic Maintenance 1 — Lip Hinge Grease Fittings 4 — Lift Arm Pivot 7 — Lip Lift Assist Pin 2 — Lip Maintenance Prop Pivot 5 — Hold-Down Pivot/Pulley 8 — Hold Down-to-Platform Pin 3 — Lift Arm Roller Bushing 6—...
  • Page 25 MAINTENANCE Regular maintenance must be performed on a weekly and quarterly schedule. Follow all safety precautions Quarterly Maintenance Weekly Maintenance • Lubricate the following areas with light-weight machine oil: • Operate the dock leveler through the complete operating cycle to maintain lubrication. (2)—...

  • Page 26: Adjustments

    ADJUSTMENTS Adjust Lift Arm Spring and Lip Assist Spring Tension 1 — Jam Nut 3 — Lip Assist Spring 5 — Lift Spring Bolt 2 — Adjustable Nut 4— Lift Springs 6 — Hold-Down Mechanism When service under the dock leveler is required, Always stand clear of the dock leveler lip when always lock all electrical disconnects in the OFF working in front of the dock leveler.
  • Page 27 ADJUSTMENTS NOTE: Adjusting the tension of lift springs (4) usually 3. After lift spring adjustment is completed, check requires that the lip assist spring (3) also be operation of the lip. adjusted. • If the lip folds before the platform can be walked If the platform does not rise fully and/or lip does not down, tension of lip assist spring (3) may be set extend fully, the lift spring tension may be set too low.

  • Page 28: Adjust Lip Stop Bolt

    ADJUSTMENTS Adjust Lip Stop Bolt Always post safety warnings and barricade the work area at dock level and ground level to prevent unauthorized use of the dock leveler before maintenance is complete. Failure to follow these instructions could result in death or serious injury. Always stand clear of the dock leveler lip when working in front of the dock leveler.

  • Page 29: Troubleshooting

    Dock leveler binds. Check for visible obstructions that could cause binding. Check weather seal if equipped. If no obstructions found, call McGuire Technical Services. See inside back cover for phone number and address. Insufficient main spring Increase tension on main springs. (See Adjust Lift tension.
  • Page 30 TROUBLESHOOTING Symptom Possible Cause Solution Platform rises to full Lip assist chain Connect or replace chain. height, but lip does not disconnected or broken. fully extend. Insufficient main spring Increase tension on main lift springs. (See Adjust tension. Lift Arm Spring and Lip Assist Spring Tension in the Adjustments section.) Insufficient lip assist force.
  • Page 31 PARTS Hold-Down PAWL AND RATCHET Item Quantity Part Number Description M512-986 Ratchet and Pawl Assembly Set Note: used on 502-089 hold down only Manual No. 4111-0019 May 2015 July 2016...

  • Page 32: Frame Components

    PARTS Frame Components Manual No. 4111-0019 May 2015 July 2016...
  • Page 33 PARTS Frame Components BASE FRAMES ITEM 6 FOOT 8 FOOT 10 FOOT 6.0 FOOT 25K/55K 6.0 FOOT 25K/55K 6.0 FOOT 25K/55K 8435-5000 8435-5003 8435-5006 8435-5001 8435-5004 8435-5007 8435-5002 8435-5005 8435-5008 6.5 FOOT 6.5 FOOT 6.5 FOOT 8435-5009 8435-5012 8435-5015 8435-5010 8435-5013 8435-5016 8435-5011...

  • Page 34: Platform Components

    PARTS Platform Components PLATFORMS 6 FOOT 8 FOOT 10 FOOT ITEM QTY 6.0 FOOT 6.5 FOOT 7.0 FOOT 6.0 FOOT 6.5 FOOT 7.0 FOOT 6.0 FOOT 6.5 FOOT 7.0 FOOT 25K 9515-5000 9515-5004 9515-5008 25K 9515-5012 9515-5016 9515-5020 25K 9515-5024 9515-5028 9515-5032 30K 9515-5001 9515-5005 9515-5009 30K 9515-5013 9515-5017 9515-5021 30K 9515-5025 9515-5029 9515-5033 35K 9515-5002 9515-5006 9515-5010 35K 9515-5014 9515-5018...
  • Page 35 PARTS Platform Components DPLA-0338 LIP BANGER ASSY. DPLA-0341 DPLA-0353 BELOW DOCK PULL CHAIN DPLA-0343 BELOW DOCK CONTROL ASSY. DOTH-2382 PIN, COTTER DOTH-2074 BOLT, HEX 5/8-11 X 2.00 DOTH-2160 NUT, HEX 5/8-11 DPLA-0360 BDC PUSH ROD ASSY DOTH-2060 BOLT SHOULDER DOTH-2131 LOCK NUT DOTH-6406 LIP ASSIST ROD...
  • Page 36 PARTS Platform Components SEE CHART DOTH-2570 SPRING MAIN 6620 SEE CHART DOTH-2574 SPRING MAIN 6635 SEE CHART DOTH-2576 SPRING MAIN 6820 SEE CHART DOTH-2578 SPRING MAIN 6835 6 FOOT LONG 6.0 FOOT (4)55 (4)55 (4)55 (4)55 (4)55 (1)55, (2)56 (4)55 (4)55 (4)55 (4)55...

  • Page 37: Toe Guard/Weather Seal-Optional

    PARTS Toe Guard/Weather Seal—Optional When ordering toe guards color must be specified. 6 FOOT 8 FOOT 10 FOOT 1 0014-0062 TOE GUARD LH MIDDLE 0014-0070 TOE GUARD LH MIDDLE 0014-0078 TOE GUARD LH MIDDLE 1 0014-0066 TOE GUARD LH LOWER 0014-0074 TOE GUARD LH LOWER 0014-0082...
  • Page 38 NOTES This page intentionally left blank Manual No. 4111-0019 May 2015 July 2016...

  • Page 39: Miscellaneous

    Name decal (A) becomes lost or damaged. Address Also, write down McGuire’s job number, the company that installed the dock leveler, and the original owner’s name. This will all help to identify the specific dock leveler if more information is required.

  • Page 40: Warranty

    BREACH OF WARRANTY, LOSS OF USE, LOSS OF PROFIT, INTERRUPTION OF BUSINESS OR LOSS OF GOODWILL. PRODUCT SPECIFIC WARRANTY “MP” SERIES LEVELER In addition to the “Standard Product Warranty” provided with all McGuire Products, Systems Inc., guarantees materials, components and workmanship to be free of defects for the following extended periods: •...

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