Mechanical Dock Leveler – M and FMC Group 08, Section 13, Page 1
Issue Date: 10/01/01, Rev. 0 (Part #038-550E)
LIP REPLACEMENT
NOTE: This section is to be used only for
the purpose of replacing or repairing
damaged or worn-out lip and hinge
components using same size and
capacity parts. If the lip is to be changed
for other reasons, Eg: longer lip, refer to
Group 08, Section 16, Page 1.
Figure 55
The dock leveler lip hinge-pin, Figure 55, is a full length, one-piece shaft and must be
completely removed for lip replacement. When a door frame or building wall will interfere
with the removal of the hinge pin, the deck must be placed in a position that will allow pin
removal. Inspect the specific site and choose the appropriate method of removal, listed
below, that will best suit the conditions encountered and the equipment available.
METHOD N
o
. 1 – No Interference to Pin Removal
SUPPORT LIP and REMOVE HINGE PIN.
Special Equipment Required: Fork lift truck or other hoisting equipment suitable for
supporting and transporting the lip.
METHOD N
o
. 2 – Door Frame or other Interference to Pin Removal
REMOVE DECK and LIP FROM PIT and TRANSPORT TO A SAFE WORKING
AREA.
Special Equipment Required: Fork lift truck or other hoisting equipment suitable for
supporting and transporting the complete deck and lip assembly.
METHOD N
o
. 3 – Door Frame or other Interference to Pin Removal
HOIST DECK and LIP ASSEMBLY and ROTATE 180
o
ON ITS REAR DECK HINGE
TO PLACE THE DECK UP SIDE DOWN ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE PIT.
Special Equipment Required: Fork lift truck or other hoisting equipment suitable for
lifting and rotating the deck and lip assembly.
METHOD N
o
. 4 – Door Frame or other Interference to Pin Removal
CUT HEADBOARD HINGE SPOOLS OFF HEADBOARD TO RELEASE LIP and
HINGE.
Special Equipment Required: Fork lift truck or other hoisting equipment suitable for
supporting and transporting the complete lip assembly. Cutting torch and arc welding
equipment.
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