Group 02, Section 01, Page 4 Mechanical Dock Leveler – M and FMC
Issue Date: 10/01/01, Rev, 0 (Part #038-550E)
INTRODUCTION and COMPONENT IDENTIFICATION
Lip Keepers
These are the retainers for the Lip when it is in the park
position.
Lip Stops
Prevent the Lip from traveling too far when parking the
dock leveler.
Lip Actuator Assembly
(Shock Assembly)
Works in conjunction with the forward motion of Lifting
Arm to extend and position the lip.
Actuator Spring
Provides cushioned thrust action when extending the Lip.
Actuator Bar
As part of the Lip Actuator Assembly it provides for
positively extending the lip.
Lip Lock
Engages the Actuator Bar and locks it in the extended
position.
Lip Lock Spring
Transfers motion from the Lifting Arm to engage the Lip
Lock, with the Actuator Bar Lock Block.
Release Chain
Releases the Braking action of the Hold Down Box and
it's components.
Hold Down Box
(Load Roller & Wear Strip)
Provides a braking action through a cable to maintain
deck positioning by opposing the upward action of the
Main Lift Spring.
Float Spring
Located on the upper end of the Hold Down Cable it
allows for over-ride of brake action as the cargo or load is
removed from a truck.
Safety Skirt
The plates located on the sides of the deck commonly
referred to as "Toe Guards".
Maintenance Strut
As a maintenance device the adjustable strut is stowed in
the frame and is used to lock the dock leveler deck in the
up position while personnel are performing maintenance
or repairs on the underside of the dock leveler.
Building Bumpers
Molded rubber blocks mounted outside of the building
protruding from the outer sides of the dock leveler. They
protect the dock and leveler from shock from reversing
trucks (laminated type also available).
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