Owner's Manual NOTICE TO USER Thank you for purchasing a Rite-Hite product RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler is an end of dock lip leveler used for docks servicing trucks with minimal height difference or where space is a challenge. The English version of this manual shall prevail over any error in, or conflicting interpretation of, any translations.
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Your local Rite-Hite representative offers owners the option of a Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) As part of this service, your local Rite-Hite representative will do all routine maintenance, lubrication, and adjustments Publication: AMEN00130 2021-07-26...
® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Rite-Hite Owner's Manual SAFETY Safety Identifications Lockout Procedure Barricade work area and post safety warnings DANGER Power supply and control must: • Be disconnected or locked in OFF position Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not using a lockout device approved by local avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
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Rite-Hite Service Representative or Rite-Hite Customer Service at (US) 888-456-3625, (SA) +55 21 99616 4421, (EU) +49-5693 98700 • Locking out and tagging the power supply ("Lockout Procedure", page...
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® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Rite-Hite Owner's Manual SAFETY General Operation Handle/Maintenance Strut DANGER The operation handle (A1) also serves as a maintenance strut (A2). It prevents the leveler from rotating onto maintenance personnel. To install the strut: • In the stored position, remove the clevis pin (B).
Rite-Hite ® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Owner's Manual ELECTRICAL Hydraulic – 460V/3PH/60HZ Motor Specifications 460V/3PH 60Hz 3450 RPM 1/3 HP 05 FLA Reversible CONTROL BOX Auto Reset Overload MAIN POWER AND SAFETY PROTECTION 460V 3 PH 2 AMP DUAL ELEMENT FUSE...
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® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Rite-Hite Owner's Manual OPERATION Mechanical WARNING Read and obey these instructions to prevent personal injury or damage to leveler. Truck/trailer MUST be backed in against bumpers and restrained to prevent the truck/trailer from moving away from the dock.
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Rite-Hite ® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Owner's Manual OPERATION Hydraulic (OPTIONAL) WARNING Control Box Read and obey these instructions to prevent personal injury or damage to leveler. Down Truck/trailer MUST be backed in against bumpers and restrained to prevent the truck/trailer from moving away from the dock.
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® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Rite-Hite Owner's Manual OPERATION Hydraulic (OPTIONAL) Continued OPERATION POSITION CONTROL BOX Raise Leveler Push and hold the “UP” button to raise the leveler until the deck plate goes beyond vertical, approximately 30°, and the extension mechanism is engaged with a “click”...
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Rite-Hite ® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Owner's Manual MAINTENANCE WARNING Read and obey these instructions to prevent personal injury. Post safety warnings and barricade work area, at dock level and at ground level, to prevent unauthorized use of the dock position before maintenance has been completed.
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Rite-Hite ® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Owner's Manual TROUBLESHOOTING PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE REMEDY 1 Unit does not operate Debris is lodged on or around the Clean out debris on or around the leveler leveler properly Hinge point(s) need lubrication Lubricate per "Figure 7"...
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® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Rite-Hite Owner's Manual PARTS RHE-300 36 5 Must order with Item #40 and field install. Single Spring Detail. Dual Spring Detail shown below. 51 52 DUAL SPRING DETAIL <EXPLODERHE3-210621.PDF> Publication: AMEN00130 2021-07-26...
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Rite-Hite ® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Owner's Manual PARTS RHE-300 Continued DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PART # Lip and Deck Weldment 648xxx** Washer 500 FLAT MED ZP 0051709 Faceplate Weldment 647xxx** Washer 125OD x 75ID x 075 Thick ZP 0120390 Rue Ring Pin 75 HVY ZP 0120084 Lip Latch –...
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® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Rite-Hite Owner's Manual PARTS RHE-300 Continued Spring Adjustment Washer Quantities (See Item #12, page LIP PROJECTION 12 in (305 mm) 14 in (356 mm) LIP LENGTH 15 in (381 mm) 16 in (406 mm) WIDTH AND...
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Rite-Hite ® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Owner's Manual PARTS Power Unit 1, 2 <HYDRAULIC_PARTS.EPS> DESCRIPTION PART # DESCRIPTION PART # Power unit 115/1/60 33HP – 3 Wire 0120730 90 Degree Elbow Fitting SAE (M) 0016920 JIC (M) Power unit 220/1/50-60 33HP – 3...
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® RHE-300 Edge-O-Dock Leveler Rite-Hite Owner's Manual PARTS Control Box – Hydraulic 1, 2 <CONTROLBOXVIEW.PDF> DESCRIPTION PART # Control Box 460V/3/50-60Hz 0121103 Control Box 208-230V/3/50-60Hz 0121104 Control Box 115V/1/60Hz 0140970 Control Box 220V/1/50-60Hz 0140973 Enclosure 0121148 Back Panel Assembly 115V/1...
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Product claimed to be defective and shall, at Rite-Hite's option, either (x) grant Rite-Hite or its agent access to Owner's premises for the purpose of repairing or replacing the Product or (y)
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