Group 03, Section 01, Page 4 Mechanical Dock Leveler – M and FMC
Issue Date: 10/01/01, Rev, 0 (Part #038-550E)
FALL SAFE FEATURES
A fall safe device is included on all U.S. dock levelers and is available
as an option in all other countries.
Its purpose is to limit the free fall of the deck to 1-1/2” below dock
height if a trailer pulls away when a fork truck is on the dock leveler.
Two solid steel support legs are maintained in position between the
underside of the deck and the pit floor to limit the downward travel of
the deck.
The support legs are welded to a common shaft and maintained in
working position by a spring.
Pulling a control ring and chain at the front left corner will retract the
support legs to allow below level operation. Deck must be raised
approximately 4” to retract legs.
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