Genisys
Dock Leveler Owners Manual
Pub. No. 1185-R1 - August 2004 5
OTHER IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS
Never be under the dock leveler platform or lip
without:
• Installing the Maintenance Support or other
supporting device.
• If lip needs to be extended, follow
procedures shown under Safety Devices on
the following page.
• Turning off power to the control box.
• Locking out and tagging out the main
power source, as shown under Safety
Warnings on preceding page.
Always barricade the dock leveler at ground
level and dock level from any form of traffic
when maintenance is required.
Inspect the dock leveler monthly to ensure that
there are no broken or worn parts which could
cause injury to personnel or damage to the
equipment.
• Before starting installation or maintenance,
check and follow the safety procedures of
the facility where the dock leveler is being
installed.
• Never enter a truck/trailer until its brakes are
set, air has been dumped from air ride
suspension (if applicable), and you have
visually inspected to be sure truck/trailer is
securely held in place by a vehicle restraint
or wheel chock per OSHA regulations.
• Never operate the leveler with you, anyone,
or anything on, or in front of the leveler, or
without a truck/trailer parked in position, or
from on the truck/trailer bed.
• DO NOToperate with anyone under platform
or in front of the lip.
• When leveler is not in use, always store it so
that it is supported by the lip supports and
that it is level with the surrounding dock
floor.
• If a malfunction does occur, always call your
authorized RITE-HITE
®
service representative
immediately.
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