Operator's Manual Safety Message Color Identification; Operational Safety Warnings - Blue Giant BLUE GENIUS SERIES Installation & Owner's Manual

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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. If warning decals become damaged or missing, replace them immediately. Avoid accidents by
recognizing dangerous procedures or situations before they occur.
Serious injury or death will likely occur if the instructions are not
followed.
Serious injury or death may occur if the instructions are not followed.
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• DO NOT operate leveler with anyone standing in the path of operation.
• BEFORE BEGINNING ANY SERVICE PROCEDURES:
– Disconnect the power and follow all LOCKOUT / TAGOUT procedures.
• DO NOT operate leveler without filling the cylinder if the unit has not been in service for an extended period of time.
• Procedure for filling cylinder:
– Press and hold the 'Deck' button (Run Pump). Operate for (25) seconds.
• Keep away from hinge when operating leveler.
• Post safety warnings and barricade working area at dock level
and at ground level to prevent unauthorized use of the leveler
during maintenance/service.
• During installation, anchors must be properly torqued to obtain
the necessary anchoring strength. DO NOT USE IMPACT
DRIVERS.
• DO NOT drive or walk onto the transport vehicle until it is parked
against the dock bumpers and the wheels are chocked, or the
vehicle restraint has been fully engaged and the lights have
changed to GREEN inside and RED outside.
• NEVER attempt to lift or hold the lip out by hand. Serious
personal injury could occur.
• ALWAYScheck the rigging to make sure that it is secure before
proceeding to lift the unit. Never stand under any unit being
lifted.
• NEVER remove the wheel chocks until loading/ unloading is
finished and the truck driver has been given permission to depart, or
the Vehicle Restraint has been released and the lights have
changed to RED inside and GREEN outside.
• ONLY TRAINED PERSONNEL should operate or service this equipment.
• DO NOT operate leveler until freight carrier is parked against the dock bumpers and has been secured by a vehicle restraint and/or chocks.
• ALWAYS return the leveler platform to the proper stored position.
• ALWAYS conduct routine inspections and maintenance. Failure to conduct could cause personal injury or damage to equipment.
A-SERIES HYDRAULIC DOCK LEVELER WITH BLUE GENIUS™ CONTROLS

OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS

Procedures marked IMPORTANT must be followed in order to prevent
damage to machinery.
Instructions marked CAUTION concern safe operating procedure.
Failure to comply may result in personal injury.
• DO NOT ground welding equipment to any hydraulic cylinder or
electrical components.
• DO NOT attach welder as ground to leveler platform when welding
on base frame assembly. Attach welder ground to base frame
assembly only. Otherwise damage to bearings or hydraulic
equipment will occur.
• DO NOT allow the drill to go too deeply when drilling holes in the
control box. Damage to the control systems may occur.
• NEVER use air to blow debris from control box. Use a vacuum to
remove debris from control box.
• DO NOT connect green ground lead into control box or junction box
until all welding has been completed.
• CHECK HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL. Deck mounted power unit
has been filled with fluid but cylinders, hoses and manifold are
shipped dry.
• NOTE - check motor rotation. Jog the motor until rotation has been
determined. DO NOT allow the motor to run in reverse for more
than a couple of seconds, otherwise the power unit may become
damaged.
• DO NOT force valve adjustment screws against internal stops.
Damage will occur to the valve/seat.
• If a procedure is not clearly defined in this manual, contact your
authorized Service Representative.
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