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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual NOTICE TO USER Thank you for purchasing a Rite‑Hite product� The English version of this manual shall prevail over any error in, or conflicting interpretation of, any translations. Rite‑Hite reserves the right to substitute and/or modify parts and drawings (electrical and architectural) from those contained in this manual�...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual NOTICE TO USER Owner Responsibility 1� The owner should recognize the inherent danger of 7� The manufacturer shall make available replacement the interface between dock and transport vehicle� The nameplates, caution/instruction labels, and operating/ owner should, therefore, train and instruct operators in maintenance manuals upon request of the owner�...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual SAFETY Safety Identifications General DANGER DANGER Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not When working with electrical or electronic avoided, will result in death or serious injury. controls, make sure that the power source has been locked out and tagged according to approved local electrical codes.
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Return the Safe-T-Strut to the proper storage position. • If you are unable to install the Maintenance Support properly, contact your authorized Rite-Hite Service Representative or Rite-Hite Customer Service at 1-414-355-2600. Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual SAFETY General Continued • Before starting installation or maintenance, check and follow the safety procedures of the facility where the dock leveler is being installed. • Never enter a truck/trailer until its brakes are set, air...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual OPERATION NORMAL OPERATION b. Levelers with Automatic Return to Dock (ARTD) If the lip is Activate the leveler by pushing and holding the RAISE button to on the truck/trailer and the truck departs, the leveler will move to raise the platform.
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual OPERATION STORING LEVELER NOTES: a. If the lip extended too far, quickly push and release the To store the leveler, push and hold the RAISE button until leveler RAISE button to slightly retract the lip. is about 6 inches above dock level and lip is fully pendant.
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Include the specific steps for your leveler model. 10. With the leveler supported by the maintenance strut, check NOTE: Your local Rite-Hite representative provides a Planned hydraulic fluid level in tank. Add fluid if necessary. Use only Maintenance Program (P.M.P.) which can be fitted to your Rite-Hite approved hydraulic fluids.
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE Lubrication NOTE: Inside and under OIL SAE 30 WEIGHT slots on SAFE-T-LIP. DRY SPRAY LUBRICANT GREASE NOTE: Apply grease only if Zerk Fittings are present. NOTE: Check Hydraulic Fluid Level. FIGURE 9 - LEVELER LUBRICATION Safe-T-Lip Shoulder Bolt...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual LEVELER ADJUSTMENTS ARTD CAM ADJUSTMENT NOTE: Before continuing be sure the lip stop bolt is properly adjusted. See figure 11. Raise leveler and install a strut securely behind the header or •...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual LEVELER ADJUSTMENTS HYDRAULIC VALVE ADJUSTMENTS SEQUENCE VALVE ADJUSTMENT (SPX POWER UNIT) (Controls Lip Extension) NOTE: Check oil level before making any adjustments. SHUTTLE VALVE ADJUSTMENT Leveler must be adjusted to extend the lip in 3 to 4 seconds. (Controls Leveler Descent) Remove protective cap and O-ring.
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual LEVELER ADJUSTMENTS SEQUENCE VALVE ADJUSTMENT (Controls Lip Extension) NOTE: Check oil level before making any adjustments. • Flow Control valve is factory adjusted. NOTE: Sequence valve is factory set. Adjustments to be •...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Solution 1. Platform does not raise a. Power has been disconnected. a. Verify that power has not been disconnected. Verify that disconnect circuit breaker or fuses are not tripped. b.
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING LED Status Chart – Standalone Controls LEVELER CONTROL BOARD LEVELER AUX BOARD INPUTS OUTPUTS OUTPUTS ? = Varies (depending on operation) FIELD PUSH BUTTONS 12VDC RELAY 12VDC F = Off...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL WIRING CHARTS MOTOR CONNECTION DETAIL / FLA BUCHER For line lengths over 200 ft, contact your local Rite‑Hite representative� NOTE: 1 PH CONNECTION DETAIL 3 PH CONNECTION DETAIL T1 T2 T3...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATICS <RHH50 115V Schematic_Updated 2016‑6‑9�pdf> FIGURE 15A - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - 115V./60HZ. SINGLE PHASE - PAGE 1 OF 2 Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC <RHH50 115V Schematic_Updated 2016‑6‑9�pdf> FIGURE 15B - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - 115V./60HZ. SINGLE PHASE - PAGE 2 OF 2 Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC <RHH50 230V 1PH Schematic_Updated 2016‑6‑9�pdf> FIGURE 16A - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - 230V./60HZ. SINGLE PHASE - PAGE 1 OF 2 Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC <RHH50 230V 1PH Schematic_Updated 2016‑6‑9�pdf> FIGURE 16B - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - 230V./60HZ. SINGLE PHASE - PAGE 2 OF 2 Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC <RHH50 3PH Schematic_Updated 2016‑6‑9�pdf> FIGURE 17A - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - THREE PHASE - PAGE 1 OF 3 Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC <RHH50 3PH Schematic_Updated 2016‑6‑9�pdf> FIGURE 17B - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - THREE PHASE - PAGE 2 OF 3 Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC <RHH50 3PH Schematic_Updated 2016‑6‑9�pdf> FIGURE 17C - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - THREE PHASE - PAGE 3 OF 3 Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Control Box <RHH50 Enclosure Layout 2020‑01‑31�pdf> FIGURE 18 - CONTROL BOX ASSEMBLY Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Control Box Continued DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PART # Push button, black 146827 Control power ON/OFF decal 144838 Circuit board UL rating decal 144860 Push button, red 146829 Do Not Drill decal 147552 Pre‑drilled control box sub panel 144763...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Hydraulic Schematics (SPX and Bucher) DECK PORT PORT IFC/ESB SEQUENCE VALVE VALVE (OPTIONAL) 1000 PSI LIP CYLINDER SHUTTLE 2.5" X 6" S.A. VALVE .063 SYSTEM RELIEF 1200 PSI CHECK RAMP CYLINDER CHECK 4"...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Hydraulics (SPX Power Unit) (shipped prior to 1/1/2016) 4, 5 7, 5, 8 1, 28, 26, 29 7, 5 FIGURE 20 - SPX HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY PARTS AND ROUTING NOTE: 4 Lb-ft max torque on solenoid valve steam nut (ref. item # 31),...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Hydraulics (SPX Power Unit) (units shipped prior to 1/1/2016) Continued Item Qty. Description Part Number Powerunit 100-115/200-230V 1PH 50/60HZ 1HP RLF(1200PSI) 128900 Powerunit Assy. SPX 110/240V/1PH IFC(110V) 132823 Powerunit 190-415/208-460V 3PH 50/60HZ 1HP RLF(1200PSI) 128901 Powerunit Assy.
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Hydraulics (Bucher Power Unit) (units shipped after 1/1/2016) 8 10 FIGURE 22 - BUCHER HYDRAULIC ASSEMBLY PARTS AND ROUTING Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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Clevis pin, Lip Cylinder (Front, no ARTD) 52630 52630 52630 52630 Washer 51721 51721 51721 51721 STD - Rite-Hite Biodegradeable Fluid (quart/light blue in color) 119181 119181 119181 119181 OPT - Mil 5606 Fluid (quart/red in color) 108303 108303 108303 108303...
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Leveler Assembly Continued 42, 43, 44 39 LH 37 LH 40 RH 38 RH 35 LH 36 RH Publication: AMEN00206 2020-02-04...
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Leveler Assembly Continued Leveler Length Item Qty. Description 6’ Long 80” / 8’ Long 10’ Long 12’ Long Toeguard Assy. 2FAN LH 755d100 755d101 755d101 755d102 Toeguard Assy. 3FAN LH 759d104 759d103 Toeguard Assy.
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RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite-Hite ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Automatic Return to Dock (ARTD) 9 11 Item Qty. Description Part No. Lip Cylinder, Single Acting 119291 Clevis Pin, 1.00Dia. x 3.625L ZP 52630 Hd. Clevis Pin, 1 x 3.531L ZP 122186 Mtg.
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Rite‑Hite RHH‑5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler ® Owner’s Manual PARTS Endload Legs Item Qty. Description Part Number Linkage Endload Leg 11.469HGT 131490 Loop Anchor 3L (Not Shown) 51100 Chain Assembly Lanyard Twist #1/0 ZP 510dXXX S-Hook .219 Wire 51102 Extension Spring .654 OD Wire (.0915Dia.) 2106 Chain Assembly ELL To Lip Lug 7.25L 131495...
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LIMITED PRODUCT WARRANTY RHH-5000 High Capacity Dock Leveler Rite‑Hite Company, LLC and its affiliates (collectively "Rite‑Hite") warrant that the Product sold to the Owner will be free of defects in design, materials and workmanship (ordinary wear and tear excepted) for the periods set forth below ("Limited Warranty").
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