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VBR-400 DOK-LOK ® Vehicle Restraint SERIAL NO. VBR4001000 AND UP Owner’s Manual Printed in U.S.A. Publication No. 1165 Copyright 2001, 2002 October 2001...
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RITE-HITE representative. The VBR-400 DOK-LOK vehicle restraint by RITE-HITE is a unique concept in dock safety equipment. It is intended to provide a safer work place for workers in shipping and receiving areas. The VBR-400 DOK-LOK vehicle restraint is an electro-mechanical restraint device that, when properly installed and operated, retains a secure connection between the truck and dock.
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RITE-HITE Corporation does not recommend any particular lockout device, but recommends the utilization of an ® OSHA approved device (refer to OSHA regulation 1910.147). RITE-HITE Corporation also recommends the review ® and implementation of an entire safety program for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). These regulations are available through OSHA publication 3120.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual OWNER RESPONSIBILITY The owner should recognize the inherent danger of As with any piece of machinery, dock equipment the interface between dock and transport vehicle. requires routine maintenance, lubrication, and ® The owner should, therefore, train and instruct adjustments.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual LOWER SPRING BAR DEFINITION AND FUNCTION This bar provides the bottom mount for the CARRIAGE RETURN SPRINGS and the CARRIAGE ASSEMBLY The Model VBR-400 DOK-LOK vehicle restraint is an TOP STOP. electromechanical, self-aligning restraint device used to...
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual Lip Guide Carriage Return Springs Roller Track Assembly Spring Cover Stop Spring Covers and Integral Lip Guide R.I.G. Barrier Sensor Spring Return Guide Spring Carriage Sensing Switches, Assembly Control Harness, Control Box, Outside Light Carriage...
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Report any damage and additional parts supplied in a crate. Prior to installa- and/or missing parts immediately to RITE-HITE or to tion, inspect all the components supplied. Depending on your local representative. Study the various components your location or the number of units purchased, the and determine their positions.
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DOK-LOKs may be installed at dock locations equipped SAFETY EARTH GROUND where indicated. The with RITE-HITE or other levelers. These can either be in SAFETY EARTH GROUND must conform to the recessed pits or mounted on the top edge of the dock. A latest National Electric Code Section 250-81 DOK-LOK can be installed on docks without any leveler.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual If the DOK-LOK is to be mounted lower than 30", CAUTION see the installation instructions provided by RITE-HITE’s Applications Department. Place bar across bottom of Roller Track Plate and torch When lifting carriage (approx. 110 lbs.) use off required length.
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Install all anchors and Follow these precautions for any electrically controlled torque to 100 ft-lbs. See Figure 8. leveler (i.e. RITE-HITE levelers HD series, HQ series, APB series, or interconnected/interlocked mechanical series) that has been installed or is being installed into...
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual NOTE Some mechanical levelers have an adjusting nut access hole in the leveler front subframe. If the VBR-400 DOK-LOK vehicle restraint roller track plate interferes DOK-LOK with this access hole, cut the roller track plate to provide...
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual Disconnect (Supplied By Others) Inside Sign Control Box Light 15" 48" 18" DOK-LOK 96" 1" 80" Drive Approach Wire Harness 3/4" Conduit 48" Or Diameter 15" NOTE: 58" Per Local Install Per Dimension For Harness Code Slack When Opening Motor Cover.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual WIRING DIAGRAM NOTE: To Customer Power Supply All Wire To Be #14 Ga. All Conduit And 120 Volt, Single Phase, 60 Hz. Fittings To Be 3/4" Or Per Local Code. 30 Amp. Rated Fused Disconnect For Wiring Details See Electrical Schematic Supplied By Others With 2 Amp.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC To Customer Power Supply 120 Volt, Single Phase, 60 Hz. 30 Amp. Rated Fused Disconnect Supplied By Others With 2 Amp. Non-time Delay Fuse. Power Supply Disconnect Or Protection Device Supplied At Time Of Installation. Use 60 /75 C Copper Wire Min.
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Owner's Manual. Barrier is in the STORED position. Inside light is flashing • Call RITE-HITE at (800) 456-0600 with any RED alerting forklift operator unsafe condition exists. questions. Outside light is flashing GREEN alerting truck driver it is FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES safe to back in.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual OPERATION WARNING Back truck tightly against dock bumpers. To secure a trailer, press the LOCK button. Inside and outside lights are steady RED while barrier is Visually inspect to ensure that the DOK-LOK in motion. The green inside light will turn GREEN...
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual If the horn sounds during Step 2 and the inside d. HORN OFF can be activated by turning the light does not change from RED to GREEN. HORN SILENCE SWITCH to HORN OFF. Barrier will automatically retract to the stored a.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE DANGER IMPORTANT Maintenance may be required more frequently When working with electrical or electronic con- loading docks exposed harsh trols, make sure that the power source has been environments (extreme climates, corrosive locked out and tagged according to OSHA chemicals, frequency of usage, etc.).
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual 360 DAYS NOTE We recommend replacing all light bulbs once per year. Do all Daily, 90 and 180 Day Maintenance. Good housekeeping practices are the most commonly Check and tighten, if necessary, sign, electrical needed DOK-LOK maintenance requirement. Shipping box mounting bolts.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING DANGER When working with electrical or electronic con- trols, make sure that the power source has been locked out and tagged according to OSHA regulations and approved local electrical codes. DANGER Post safety warnings and barricade work area, at dock level and at ground level, to prevent unauthorized use of the dock position.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual Problem Possible Cause Solution 3. With unit in stored position, Barrier is not fully retracted into Press UNLOCK button to ensure barrier has lights flash but horn sounds carriage. traveled to lowest position. Remove any debris a fault mode.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual L.E.D. STATUS CHART The left side of the chart shows the L.E.D.s when the system is in the stored position. When the LOCK button To use this chart determine what status the VBR-400 is pushed, the results are as shown in the next column DOK-LOK is in (ie.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual Other Control Module Connections I/O Key I/O Key Description Key Description Pushbutton Lock 14VL 14 VDC (+) Lamp Power For Controsw Pushbutton Unlock Lights HRN/SIL Horn Silence Selector Switch 14VM 14 VDC (+) Motor Power For Screwdrive Switch #1 R.I.G.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual ALTERNATE POWER SOURCE Lockout/tagout existing AC power supply to the VBR-400 DOK-LOK vehicle restraint control box. In the event of a loss of AC power to the VBR-400 This will provide protection in the event that power DOK-LOK vehicle restraint control box, the product may is restored without warning.
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST CARRIAGE PARTS LIST Item Part Qty. Description Number Roller Track (Standard 30" Service Range) 1955 Roller Track (Optional 34" Service Range) 1951 Spring Cover Mount (Upper) 54847 Cage Nut (5/16" - 18 UNC)
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS CARRIAGE, CONTINUED *End View Detail Carriage FIGURE 24 — CARRIAGE...
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST CARRIAGE PARTS LIST, CONTINUED Item Part Qty. Description Number Rubber Bumper 56777 Actuator Assembly 105331 Actuator Spacers 58223 Hex. Slotted Head Screw (1/4" - 20 x 3/4" Long) 58146 Clevis Pin (3/8"x 4-1/4" Long) 52638 Cotter Pin (1"...
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS CONTROL BOX Control 23, 24 20, 40, 41 Control Light Base Light #14 Ga. (Blue) Wire x 5" Lg. Base With Ring Terminal Existing Black Wire TYPICAL VIEW OF LIGHTS WITH RED & GREEN LENS REMOVED...
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Fuse – 3 Amp. Slo-Blow 250V 55784 Transformer Connection Decal 64403 Motor Reset Decal 64404 Circuit Breaker – 8 Amp. Fast Trip 66018 Female Terminal Spade (0.110) 66017 Circuit Breaker Mount 18355 * Optional Control Boxes are available, contact RITE-HITE for information.
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SERIAL NO. VBR4001000 AND UP Owner ’ s Manual Printed in U .S.A. Publication No. 1165 Copyright 2001 October 2001 10.5" INSIDE SIGN OUTSIDE SIGNS SWITCH TESTER – OPTIONAL (Available from RITE-HITE ® FIGURE 26 — LIGHT, SIGN, AND MANUAL...
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RITE-HITE VBR-400 DOK-LOK Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST LIGHT, SIGN, AND MANUAL Item Part Qty. Description Number Light Bulb (GE #1156) 57187 Lamp Socket Assembly 57186 Low Profile Outside Signal Light Box (Complete) 18280 Round Head Machine Screw 6-32 x 3/4" Long...
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RITE-HITE STANDARD WARRANTY RITE-HITE warrants that its products will be free from defects in design, materials, and workmanship for a period of 365 days from the date of shipment. All claims for breach of this warranty must be made within 30 days after the defect is or can, with reasonable care, be detected and in no event more than 30 days after the warranty has expired.
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