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VBR-500 Dok-Lok ® Vehicle Restraint Owners Manual MADE IN U.S.A. This Manual Covers Restraints Built After Serial Numbers: VB5001000 and up PRINTED IN U.S.A. PUBLICATION NO. 1190 RITE-HITE PRINT SHOP MAY 2014...
Call your local representative or Rite-Hite at 414-355-2600. The Rite-Hite products in this manual are covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,546,623; 5,553,987; 5,582,498; 5,664,930; 5,702,223; 5,762,459 (RE: 37,570); 5,882,167; 6,065,172; 6,070,283; 6,085,375; 6,089,544; 6,092,970; 6,106,212; 6,116,839; 6,190,109; 6,276,016; 6,311,352; 6,318,947; 6,322,310; 6,360,394;...
® 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.
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. Your local RITE-HITE ® representative operators in the safe use of dock equipment in offers owners the option of a Planned Maintenance accordance with the information provided below.
RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual DEFINITION AND FUNCTION The VBR-500 DOK-LOK vehicle restraint is a hydraulic, pit The normal mode of the barrier is in the lower STORED stored restraint device used to secure trucks and semi- position, showing a flashing red light (trailer not secured) at trailers with an intact Rear Impact Guard (R.I.G.) to the...
RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual FEATURES Refer to Figure 2, page 8 for the locations of the following features: R.I.G. HYDRAULIC VALVE BLOCK Acronym used for the Federally mandated rear impact Allows restraint to operate using the leveler power unit.
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual light control outside inside signs sign main cylinder return springs valve block main cylinder R.I.G. sensor positioning cylinder barrier assembly lock limit switch lifting spring mounting carriage brush stored seal limit switch FIGURE 2 - VBR-500 DOK-LOK VEHICLE RESTRAINT FEATURES...
Owner’s Manual. • Call your local representative or RITE-HITE Stored Position / Restraint UNLOCKED at (800) 456-0600 with any questions. Barrier is in the STORED position. Inside light is flashing FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE PROCEDURES red alerting forklift operator unsafe condition exists.
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual Restraint Locking, LOCK Button Pressed Trailer has backed into loading dock and is parked firmly against dock bumpers. Barrier extends out of the pit from stored position and moves up to obstruct R.I.G.
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual Restraint UNLOCKING, UNLOCK Button Pressed barrier is in transit. Outside light is flashing red alerting Barrier extends and moves down from the LOCKED truck driver not to move. position. Once down the barrier retracts to the STORED position under the leveler.
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual OVERRIDE State, OVERRIDE Code Entered after Securing Trailer by Alternate Means An alternate means of securing the truck must be used if the barrier can not capture the rear impact guard. (i.e. wheel chocks). Inside lights are flashing red and green alerting the forklift operator the trailer is secured by other means.
Maintenance may be required more frequently at loading docks exposed to harsh environments (extreme climates, corrosive chemicals, frequency of usage, etc.). Consult RITE-HITE if these conditions exist accelerated maintenance requirements. NOTE: If a leveler is installed at the VBR-500 DOK-...
RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING GENERAL DIAGNOSTIC INFORMATION Problem Probable Cause Solution 1 DOK-LOK barrier does not raise and Power source malfunction. Check power source including building lights do not flash. circuit breaker, 1A fuse and 5A fuse on power module.
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual SWITCH TESTING white black FIGURE 9 - SENSING SWITCH TEST AND SWITCH/BARRIER POSITION CHART Sensing Switch Test Procedure 1. Set multimeter to “RX1” scale for “Continuity Test”. 2. Attach multimeter leads to white and black wires of mag.
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual LED STATUS CHART LED Inputs LED Outputs Stored (Unlocked) F T - P F F P F F F F F * T Locking F F M - T F P F F T F T F * T...
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - Standalone Power Unit To Customer Power Supply (1) MCom 120v, 1PH, 60Hz, 30 Amp. Fused Disconnect With 15 Amp. Motor - .75 H.P. Dual Element Time Delay Fusing 115v. 1Ph. 50/60 Hz.
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - Combination Power Unit Pit Style Leveler FROM 120V CONTROL VOLTAGE (WKC) Solenoid 3 Divert FIXED TIMER (11) Sol3 (BLK) (WHT) 3X1(RD) DELAY ON BREAK 120 VAC, 0.23 AMPS (WKV) Solenoid 4...
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC - Combination Power Unit Vertical Leveler FROM 120V CONTROL VOLTAGE (WKC) Solenoid 3 Divert FIXED TIMER (11) Sol3 (BLK) (WHT) 3X1(RD) DELAY ON BREAK 120 VAC, 0.23 AMPS INITIATE 16FU1 X1(RD)
RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS Apply Adhesive Vinyl 1099 P/N 51161 To Magnets Prior To Assembly Apply Adhesive Vinyl 1099 P/N 51161 To Magnets Prior To Assembly Torque To 73 Ft. Lb. Typ. (4) Places Pub. No. 1190 — May 2014...
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Item Description Part Number Base Weldment 116706 Positioning Cylinder 117482 Clevis Pin, Main Cylinder Mounting, 1.25Dia. x 7L 116727 Barrier Weldment 116714 Clevis Pin, Position Cylinder Mount, .75Dia. x 5L 116728 Clevis Pin, Position Cylinder Mount, .75Dia.
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC REPLACEMENT PARTS (Haldex - Before 11/21/13) NOTE: Pit Style Leveler Power Unit Shown Pub. No. 1190 — May 2014...
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (Haldex - Before 11/21/13) Item Description Part Number Power Unit - Standalone Dok-Lok, 120V 1PH 116679 (Ref. To Leveler Parts Manual For Combo Dock Leveler/Dok-Lok Power Unit) Split Lock Washer, .31 51769 Hex Head Bolt, .313-18 x 1, GR5...
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC REPLACEMENT PARTS (Bucher - After 11/21/13) 13 (T) 14 (P) VBR6 2 (RO) 15 (LO) VBR6 13 (M) 15 (LI) 13 (RI) STAND ALONE POWER UNIT PIT STYLE COMBINED VERTICAL STYLE COMBINED...
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST (Bucher - After 11/21/13) Item Description Part Number Power Unit - Standalone Dok-Lok, 120V 1PH 114167 (Ref. To Leveler Parts Manual For Combo Dock Leveler/Dok-Lok Power Unit) 90Deg. Hydraulic Fitting, #4 SAE(M) #6 JIC(M) 55267 Hose Assembly, .38ID 18L...
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC MANIFOLD REPLACEMENT PARTS - Standalone Power Unit Item Description Part Number Solenoid Coil 118553 Valve - Solenoid 1 118548 Straight Hydraulic Fitting #4 117513 Straight Hydraulic Fitting #6 117514 Hirschmann Plug Rect. & Harn. Assy.
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VBR-500 Dok-Lok ® MADE IN U.S.A. This Manual Covers Restraints Built After Serial Numbers: Effective 05GD150001W and up 9/06 PRINTED IN U.S.A. RITE-HITE PRINT SHOP PUBLICATION NO. 1191 Copyright 2004, 2005, 2006 SEPTEMBER 2006 6.25” 3” MISCELLANEOUS REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST...
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RITE-HITE ® VBR-500 DOK-LOK ® Owner’s Manual ELECTRICAL REPLACEMENT PARTS SOL1 SOL2 #14 ga. wire x 5” long with ring terminal existing black wire light base control box Pub. No. 1190 — May 2014...
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CPU module – includes mounting hardware 118657 Options module, not included in STANDARD control box assembly 105448 Program configuration decal (Consult RITE-HITE for specific part) 107.xxx Full Load Amp and Voltage Decal (Consult RITE-HITE for specific part) 110.xxx Horn, 12VDC 57383 Wiring harness 105460...
Rite-Hite in writing. In the event of any defects covered by this warranty, Rite-Hite will remedy such defects by repairing or replacing any defective equipment or parts, bearing all the costs for parts, labor, and transportation. This shall be the exclusive remedy for all claims whether based on contract, negligence, or strict liability.
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