APS 2000 - SAFETY PRACTICES; INSTALLATION AND OPERATION SAFETY; MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE SAFETY

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Read these safety practices before installing,
operating or servicing the APS 2000
®
VEHICLE
RESTRAINT. Failure to follow these safety practices
could result in death or serious injury.
READ AND FOLLOW THE OPERATING
INSTRUCTIONS IN THIS MANUAL BEFORE
OPERATING THE APS 2000
®
VEHICLE RESTRAINT.
If you do not understand the instructions, ask your
supervisor to teach you how to use the Vehicle
Restraint.
Improper installation of the Vehicle Restraint could
result in death or serious injury to dock workers or
other users of the Vehicle Restraint.
Be certain to follow the installation instructions in
this manual.
INSTALLATION AND OPERATION
Use of the restraint is restricted to trained operators. Use
by untrained people can cause property damage, bodily
injury and/or death. Your supervisor should teach you the
safe and proper way to use the Vehicle Restraint. Read
and follow the complete OPERATION PROCEDURE
on page 6 before use. DO NOT USE THE VEHICLE
RESTRAINT IF IT IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY. Tell
your supervisor it needs repair.
Be certain bystanders in the driveway stand clear when
the Vehicle Restraint is operated.
Do not install the Vehicle Restraint anchor bolts into aged
or unsound concrete. For brick or block wall applications,
call APS Resource at 262-518-1000.
Do not load or unload any vehicle unless you make
certain the Vehicle Restraint has securely hitched the
vehicle's rear impact guard (RIG) and the vehicle has
set the brakes. If the Vehicle Restraint does not hitch the
vehicle RIG for any reason, BE CERTAIN TO CHOCK
THE VEHICLE WHEELS BEFORE LOADING OR
UNLOADING.
Before chocking wheels or engaging the vehicle restraint,
dump the air from the air ride suspensions and set the
parking brakes.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
If the Vehicle Restraint does not operate properly using
the procedures in this manual, BE CERTAIN TO CHOCK
THE VEHICLE WHEELS BEFORE LOADING OR
UNLOADING. Call APS Resource for service.
Place barricades around pit on dock oor and driveway
while installing, maintaining or repairing vehicle
restraining device.
Do not stand in the driveway between the dock and a
backing vehicle.
Do not use the Vehicle Restraint as a step.
Keep hands and feet clear of guide tracks and moving
parts at all times.
All electrical troubleshooting and repair must be done by
a qualied technician and meet all applicable codes.
Before doing any electrical work, make certain the power
is disconnected and properly tagged or locked off.
If it is necessary to make troubleshooting checks
inside the control box with power on, USE EXTREME
CAUTION. Do not place ngers or uninsulated tools
inside the control box. Touching wires or other parts
inside the control box could result in electrical shock,
serious injury or death.
When lifting the carriage during service or assembly, use
a lifting device. Lifting by hand may result in back injury.
If you have any problems or questions, contact APS Re-
source at 262-518-1000.
SAFETY PRACTICES