Operating Procedures and Working Principle for Hydraulic Dock Leveler

The Hydraulic Dock Leveler is widely used in the situation of loading and unloading goods. Although it only needs one man to operate, it is necessary to understand the operation procedures and working principles.

Here is the content list:

• The operation procedures of the Hydraulic Dock Leveler

• The working principle of Hydraulic Dock Leveler

The operation procedures of the Hydraulic Dock Leveler

1. The Hydraulic Dock Leveler shall be maintained regularly. The operator shall regularly check the lubrication of each part and fill in lubricating oil in time for prevent dry friction.

2. Before work, carefully check whether the electrical system, hydraulic system, and mechanical system of the platforms are normal, focusing on whether the screw connection is OK, and whether the pipeline components and the wire contacts are OK.

3. The loaded and unloaded goods shall be placed evenly, not too eccentric, and corresponding anti-moving measures shall be taken to prevent the goods from sliding in motion; Overload operation is prohibited.

4. When lifting, it is necessary to confirm that there is no other object in the lifting range before lifting.

5. The dock leveler is strictly prohibited from carrying ultra-long objects, flammable, explosive, hazardous liquids, and other dangerous goods.

6. Operators are strictly prohibited from leaving their posts and lubricating or repairing the leveler during loading and unloading. Cut off the power supply immediately after the work is completed.

7. The dock leveler shall not change its running direction arbitrarily, and shall not be opened or stopped suddenly: in case of special circumstances, the leveler can be stopped halfway.

8. In case of failure or abnormal operation of the leveler, the maintenance personnel shall be notified immediately for repair. If it is found that there is danger or may cause personal and mechanical accidents, it shall be stopped immediately, the main power supply shall be cut off, and the maintenance department shall be reported. It can only be used after repair and detailed inspection. Operation with failure is strictly prohibited.

9. When the dock leveler is overhauled and maintained, the power supply must be turned off, and a guardian must be arranged. When it is necessary to work under the lifting leveler, a support device must be set to prevent the leveler from falling.

The working principle of Hydraulic Dock Leveler

The working principle of fixed Hydraulic Dock Leveler:

1. Rising process: press the button, and the leveler rises, when it rises to a high position, the small cylinder linked with the lip plate begins to work;

2. Working process: When the lip plate is fully extended, release the button, at this time, the leveler will slowly fall by its weight and lap to the top of the truck car, it starts to work;

3. Descending process: After the operation is finished, press the button to raise the big board, the lip board will also be automatically reset, when the big board rises to a high position, release the button, then the big board leveler will slowly descend to a state parallel to the platform surface by its weight.

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