Vestil RR User Manual

VESTIL MANUFACTURING CORPORATION

P.O. Box 507., Angola, IN 46703 USA

Phone [phone] • Fax [phone]

E-mail: [e-mail] • www.vestil.com

Loading Dock Equipment

Revised 04-06

A company dedicated to solving ergonomic and material
handling problems since 1955

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OWNER'S
MANUAL

RR-Series Mechanical Docklevelers

Contents

Warnings & Safety Instructions ....................... 1

Replacement Parts .......................................... 1

Receiving Instructions ..................................... 1

WARNINGS & SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Ensure that all employees understand and follow the
following.

• When working on the dockleveler, barricade it off to
traffic from on the dock and on the approach.

• Always brace leveler securely in the “UP” position
when performing maintenance work.

• Always brace lip in extended position when working on
lip or leveler.

• Check toe guards to ensure they are functional.

• When testing dockleveler be certain everyone is clear
from the swinging lip.

• When operating leveler, do not walk on lip.

• Return dockleveler to level, supported position after
maintenance or use is completed.

• Do not leave any cargo or equipment on deck of
dockleveler.

• Do not drive a fork truck or other material handling
equipment on dockleveler to bring deck down to the
truck bed.

• Monthly visual inspection of the dockleveler shall be
made to verify that there are no missing or damaged
components including toe guards.

WHEN ORDERING REPLACEMENT PARTS

We take pride in using quality parts on the equipment we

manufacture. We are not responsible for equipment
problems resulting from the use of unapproved
replacement parts.

To order replacement or spare parts for this equipment,

contact the factory.

In any communication with the factory please be
prepared to provide the machine’s serial number, which is
indicated on the machine dataplate.

Warranty ........................................................... 1

Operation Instructions ...................................... 2

Adjusting Instructions ....................................... 3

Parts List ............................................................. 4

RECEIVING INSTRUCTIONS

Every unit is thoroughly tested and inspected prior to
shipment. However, it is possible that the unit could incur
damage during transit.

Inspect the unit closely when it arrives.

evidence of damage or rough handling to either the
packaging or to the product when it is being unloaded,
immediately make a note of it on the Bill Of Lading!

It is important that you remove the product’s packaging
upon its arrival to ensure that there is no concealed
damage or to enable a timely claim with the carrier for
freight damage.

Also verify that the product and its specifications are as
ordered.

If you see

LIMITED WARRANTY

We warrant that this dockleveler is to be free from
defects for one (1) year from date of shipment.

We will bear the cost of repairing or replacing, at our
option, any defect. We will issue a Return Goods
Authorization Number for a return or a Purchase Order
Number for a repair. We do not cover costs for jobsite
labor, loss of use, or any consequential damages. To be
covered by our warranty, equipment must be installed and
maintained in accordance with the guidelines of this
manual and operated within the rated capacity. Periodic
lubrication and adjustment are the responsibility of the
owner.

RR-Series
Mechanical Dockleveler

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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

• After truck is spotted against bumpers the dockleveler user chocks the truck wheels on both
sides.

• The user now looks at the cargo area of the truck to see if there is ample room for the

dockleveler lip to go onto the trailer.

• The lip will require about twelve inches (12”) beyond the bumper for the standard sixteen inch

(16”) lip.

• If there is not sufficient clear distance to put the lip, the area needs to be cleared manually or

with a fork truck. Before a fork truck is driven on the dockleveler deck the user should verify the
lip is in the vertical position securely behind the lip keepers. If the deck is below dock height the
user brings the dockleveler up above the dock floor by releasing the deck using the pull in the
rear center of the deck. Release pull as soon as deck is a few inches above floor height then
walk on deck to bring it back to the level supported position.

• After the lip contact area is clear the user goes to the rear of the deck and pulls the release after

verifying that no one will be hit by the raising deck and the extending lip. The deck comes up
and the lip extends automatically. The user releases the pull and promptly walks on the deck
which brings it down until the lip is on the truck bed. (DO NOT WALK ON LIP). Loading/
unloading may now commence.

• If the dockleveler is equipped with optional safety legs they need to be retracted if the trailer is

below floor height. Retract safety legs by pulling ring at rear of leveler. Release safety legs
immediately after lip comes to rest on trailer. Do not leave any cargo or equipment on the
dockleveler deck at any time.

• When loading/unloading is complete the dockleveler can be taken out of the truck by pulling the

recessed handle releasing the deck until the lip clears the truck. Wait for the lip to completely
retract and then walk on the deck until it comes back to the floor height. Check to be sure the
lip is behind the keepers. The overhead door of a trailer and/or the building may now be closed
and the wheel chocks removed.

• If the truck departs prior to removing the lip from the trailer the lip will fall to the down position.

The lip may or may not be in the keepers. The user must release the deck to a few inches above
floor height, allow the lip to fully retract and walk on the deck to bring the lip down to rest behind
the keepers. Visual inspection is necessary.

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