McGuire MP Series - End Loading;Unloading Instructions

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Manual No. 4111-0019
May 2015
July 2016
OPERATION
End Loading/Unloading — Platform at Cross-Traffic Position.
End Loading/Unloading — Platform at Below-Dock Position.
4. If transport vehicles bed is at or above dock floor
level, leave leveler at the cross-traffic position and
proceed with loading or unloading. When finished,
perform steps 9 and 10.
If transport vehicle bed is below the dock floor
level, perform steps 5 – 10.
NOTE: End loading or unloading can be done with
the dock at the cross-traffic position or below-
dock position depending on the height of the
truck/trailer bed.
1. Check to make sure transport vehicle is positioned
squarely against dock bumpers.
2. Instruct driver to remain at the dock until the loading
or unloading process has been completed,
and instructed to leave.
3. Chock the transport vehicle wheels or use vehicle if
present.
End Loading/Unloading Instructions
6. Slowly walk the platform down allowing enough
time for the lip to fold. Just before the platform
reaches the cross-traffic position, pull and hold the
safety leg retract pull ring (B) (located in a recess
at front of the platform). The platform will continue
lowering to the full below dock position.
5. Pull and hold the platform release ring (A) until
the platform is at the fully-raised position.
7. Proceed with loading or unloading.
NOTE: When end unloading is finished and additional
access to the transport vehicle requires that
the platform lip be extended, see Ramp
Loading/Unloading Instructions on page 19 for
further instructions.
8. When loading or unloading is finished, raise the
platform to the full-raised position by pulling and
holding the platform release ring. Slowly walk the
platform down, allowing enough time for the lip
to fold. The platform will lower to the cross-traffic
position (lip engages in the lip keepers).
9. Remove chocks from transport vehicle wheels or
release vehicle restraint if used.
10. Indicate to the driver that the transport vehicle
may leave the dock.
Operating Instructions—Continued
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