Blue Giant U-Series Installation & Owner's Manual

Blue Giant U-Series Installation & Owner's Manual

Airbag dock leveler with single push button controls
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U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS
INSTALLATION &
OWNER'S MANUAL

DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND
FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR DEATH.
U-Series Airbag Dock Leveler with Single Push Button Controls. Issue Date: 07/07/2010. Rev.0 (Part#038-747E)

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  • Page 1 DO NOT INSTALL, OPERATE OR SERVICE THIS PRODUCT UNLESS YOU HAVE READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, BODILY INJURY OR DEATH. U-Series Airbag Dock Leveler with Single Push Button Controls. Issue Date: 07/07/2010. Rev.0 (Part#038-747E)
  • Page 2 NOTES...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS ABOUT THE U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER....................1.1 Owner’s Purchase Record............................INTRODUCTION ................................. 2.1 Warranty Information............................. 2.2 Exclusion of Liability.............................. 2.3 Manufacturer's Note.............................. OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY MESSAGE COLOR IDENTIFICATION..............3.1 Operational Safety Warnings..........................LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE AND RULES.....................
  • Page 4: About The U-Series Airbag Dock Leveler

    CONTROLS The U-Series Airbag Dock Leveler combines Blue Giant’s advanced, environmentally friendly air lifting system with the same durable structural design that has made Blue Giant a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loading dock systems. Supported by a minimum of six heavy-duty U-beams, the airbag dock leveler has a high-volume, low-pressure air lifting system that presents an eco-friendly alternative to oil-powered hydraulics.
  • Page 5: Introduction

    WARRANTY INFORMATION Thank you for purchasing Blue Giant products. We appreciate your business, and are confident that our product will serve you for many years to come. In the event that you experience a problem with our product, our Warranty Center is here to support the Blue Giant Product(s) that you have purchased.
  • Page 6: Operator's Manual Safety Message Color Identification

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY MESSAGE COLOR IDENTIFICATION This manual includes color-coded safety messages that clarify instructions and specify areas where potential hazard exists. To prevent the possibility of equipment damage and serious injury or death, please observe strictly the instructions and warnings contained in the messages.
  • Page 7: Lockout / Tagout Procedure And Rules

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS LOCKOUT / TAGOUT PROCEDURE and RULES In accordance with the rules and regulations of the Occupational  Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), all affected employees must be notified that the machine or equipment will...
  • Page 8: Standalone Dock Arrangement

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS STANDALONE SINGLE BUTTON DOCK ARRANGEMENT NEW CONSTRUCTION (AIR DOCK): 1. RUN ONE 1/2” I.D. CONDUIT FROM THE CONTROL STATION TO THE BLOWER MOTOR JUNCTION BOX. 2. RUN ONE 1/2” I.D. CONDUIT FROM THE CONTROL STATION TO THE PIT FOR FUTURE EXPANSION (I.E.
  • Page 9: Dock Leveler Installation Instructions

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS DOCK LEVELER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS  WIDTH Do not install, operate and/or service this leveler until you LENGTH have read and understood all of the safety information and instructions contained herein and on the leveler.
  • Page 10: Installation Inspection

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS DOCK LEVELER INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 13. Remove the shipping lock bolt and nut from the front end of Installation Inspection the sliding side safety skirts and allow the front ends to swing down to working position.
  • Page 11: Operating Instructions

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS   Do not operate this leveler unless you have been trained Secure the transport vehicle with a vehicle restraint, wheel chocks or other and authorized to do so, and have read and understood all method before commencing traffic across the dock leveler.
  • Page 12: Maintenance

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS MAINTENANCE   The Maintenance strut must be in place before commencing Do not operate and/or service this dock leveler until you have read maintenance procedures. and understood all of the safety information and instructions contained herein and on the dock leveler.
  • Page 13: Pm Checklist- Dock Equipment

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS PM CHECK LIST - DOCK EQUIPMENT P M C H E C K L I S T – DOCK EQUIPMENT Customer S W O # Location Cust. Contact Date Inspected By...
  • Page 14: Dock General Assembly Components- 6' Dock

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS DOCK GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS- 6’ DOCK 6’ WIDE X 6’ LONG, 6’ 6” WIDE X 6’ LONG, 7’ WIDE X 6’ LONG Item No. Part No. Description Item No. Part No.
  • Page 15: Dock General Assembly Components- 8' Dock (6' Wide X 8' Long)

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS DOCK GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS- 8’ DOCK 6’ WIDE X 8’ LONG FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 26-005623 ADJUSTABLE SPR CLEVIS 011-519 Hex Nuts (U.S.) 011-502 Hex Nuts (U.S.)
  • Page 16: Dock General Assembly Components- 8' Dock.(6'6 Wide X 8' Long, 7' Wide X 8' Long)

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS DOCK GENERAL ASSEMBLY COMPONENTS- 8’ DOCK 6’ 6” WIDE X 8’ LONG, 7’ WIDE X 8’ LONG FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW REAR VIEW ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 010-151 CAP SCREW 5/16-18 X 1-1/4 HH GR. 5 ZC...
  • Page 17: Dock General Assembly Components- Platform

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS DOCK GENERAL ASSEMBLY- PLATFORM LEFT SIDE REAR VIEW SIDE VIEW 28" 31" BOTTOM VIEW Item No. Qty. Part No. Description 26-005483 Lower Platform Weld (RH) 26-004593-2 Pivot Pin 26-005390 Top Platform Weldment 013-127 3/16 dia.
  • Page 18 U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS DOCK GENERAL ASSEMBLY- PLATFORM Item No. Qty. Part No. Description 26-004693 Lower Platform Weld RH 26-004593-2 Pivot Pin 26-004601 Top Platform Weldment 013-127 3/16 dia. Spring Pin x 1.50 26-004816 Keeper Bar 011-552 Nylon Insert Locknuts 3/8”...
  • Page 19: Recommended Spare Parts List

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS RECOMMENDED SPARE PARTS LIST * Complements for the Platform Assembly (LH & RH) * Part # Description Qty Req'd 035-743 HOSE CLAMP (2-1/2") 26-004820 FLEX PIPE COUPLING (72"W) 26-004821 TEE COUPLING 26-004981 PIPE (72"W)
  • Page 20: Troubleshooting

    U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS DOCK LEVELER TROUBLESHOOTING Do not attempt to install, make repairs or adjustments. Only a trained and authorized  service technician should perform the installation process. Contact your local dealer or distributor for assistance.
  • Page 21 U-SERIES AIRBAG DOCK LEVELER with SINGLE PUSH BUTTON CONTROLS NOTES...
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  • Page 24 B L U E G I A N T E Q U I P M E N T C O R P O R A T I O N © 2012 Blue Giant Equipment Corporation if calling within North America:...

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