TABLE OF CONTENTS 5/13/2022 RR MANUAL
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SIGNAL WORDS
SIGNAL WORDS appear in this manual to draw the reader’s attention to important safety-related messages.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Vestil strives to identify foreseeable hazards associated with the use of its products, but no manual can
address every conceivable risk. Minimize the likelihood of injury by being mindful of the hazards identified below
and by inspecting and maintaining the product as instructed in INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE
on p. 8 - 9.
WARNING
Risks of death or serious personal injuries.
• Read and understand this entire manual before installing, assembling, using, or servicing this dock leveler.
Keep this manual in a location known to persons who use the dock leveler. Read the manual regularly to
refresh your understanding of proper use, inspection, and maintenance procedures.
• The leveler presents falling, pinch point, and impact hazards to the user and bystanders. ALWAYS follow these
instructions to avoid injury.
• DO weld the dock leveler securely to the dock face before use. DO anchor the dock leveler to the dock if
necessary. See INSTALLING THE DOCK LEVELER on page 7.
• DO NOT install the dock leveler in a dock that is not flat and level. It is acceptable for the driveway surface
below the dock to be inclined towards, or away from, the dock face.
• DO inspect the dock leveler for damage or defects prior to use every day. - -DO NOT use a dock leveler that
is damaged or is not working properly. See INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE on p. 8 - 9.
• DO NOT use a dock leveler that has not been welded continuously across its top edge to the dock face. DO
NOT use a dock leveler if any welds are cracked.
• DO NOT use a dock leveler that wobbles while operating. Remove it from service until it is restored to
SATISFACTORY CONDITION. See RECORD OF SATISFACTORY CONDITION on p. 8.
• DO wear appropriate PPE. At a minimum, use footwear compliant with ASTM F2413 (formerly ANSI Z41-1999)
and eye guards compliant with ANSI Z87.1-2010.
• DO NOT use the dock leveler if you tire quickly or easily, or if you have experienced fainting spells. DO NOT
use the dock leveler if you are under the influence of alcohol, medication, or other substances that affect your
balance or coordination. Only use the dock leveler if you are in good physical health.
• DO NOT use means other than the factory-supplied electronic controls to operate the dock leveler.
• DO maintain a firm footing when operating the dock leveler.
• DO NOT extend the dock leveler while people in the truck bay are within reach of the unit.
• DO NOT store items on the dock leveler. DO NOT attempt to use the dock leveler if objects are on top of it.
ALWAYS check the dock leveler for foreign objects before use. Only use this item as intended.
• DO NOT exceed the load limit for the dock leveler. The load limit appears on the data tag. See LABELING
DIAGRAM on p. 10.
• DO NOT force the lip plate to extend using your hands or other mechanical means. Remove the leveler from
service until it is restored to SATISFACTORY CONDITION.
• DO inspect the dock leveler as described in INSPECTIONS & MAINTENANCE on page 8 - 9. DO NOT use the
dock leveler unless it is in SATISFACTORY CONDITION (p. 8). Only use manufacturer-approved replacement
parts. DO NOT use this product UNLESS every label shown in the LABELING DIAGRAM (page 10) is in place,
undamaged, and easily readable.
• DO NOT modify the dock leveler in any way without express, written approval from Vestil Manufacturing.
Unapproved modifications automatically void the LIMITED WARRANTY p. 11 and can make the product unsafe
to use.
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, WILL result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY. Use of this signal word is limited to the most extreme situations.
WARNING
Identifies a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in DEATH or
SERIOUS INJURY.
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, COULD result in MINOR or
MODERATE injury.
Identifies practices likely to result in product/property damage, such as operation
that might damage the product.
