OPERATION
The operator presses the raise button until the deck is raised and lip automatically extends, or independently by pushing the lip extend control, and on releasing the button the lip will descend onto the truck bed.
Emergency latching stop button provided to arrest deck movement when pressed. To store the leveler, the operator presses the raise button until the lip fully retracts, then releases the button to allow the leveler to lower into its stored position. The standard 18” long lip projects 13” beyond a 4” bumper to engage a truck bed 12” above or below floor level.
CONSTRUCTION
The platform is a unitized welded structure with continuous welds at the beams, header plate and lugs for maximum strength.
The deck plate and lip plate are constructed of minimum 55,000 PSI yield material. The beams are formed channel or 6” structural wide flange with welded side guards to provide additional platform strength.
The continuous rear hinge provides 4” of side-to-side tilt with no pinch point. The frame has seven solid steel rear supports, an open design for easy pit cleaning, and lip supports that prevent illegal entry when the door is closed.
ELECTRICAL/HYDRAULICS
The power unit is a frame mounted integral assembly fully tested and oil filled. The 1HP motor is a totally enclosed non-ventilated type available in all voltages. The hydraulic hoses are high-pressure SAE 100R2 with permanent fittings attached.
The hydraulic cylinders are a heavy-duty design with polished chrome rods, guide bearings and high-pressure seals. The 80,000 to 160,000 lb. capacity units have dual lifting cylinders.
WARRANTY
NORDOCK® guarantees that the BARRIER™ Series of hydraulic dock levelers will perform as described and to the full satisfaction of the purchaser for one-year from date of receipt or NORDOCK® will repair, replace or remove the product and refund the purchase price.
In addition, the front and rear hinge assemblies are guaranteed, under specified guidelines, for a period of twenty-years. All NORDOCK® dock levelers are designed to exceed the safety and performance requirements of ANSI MH30.1 – 2007 and when properly applied comes with a 10-year structural warranty and 5-Year Hydraulic.
