Leveler shall be in an enclosed steel box structure complete with its own sixpiece, welded structural curb angles and concrete anchors. Hm series mechanical dock leveler specification sheet and. Dock levelers delivered to site during facility construction and set in dock pit must be installed to prevent damage to equipment, building and injury to personnel. Location of dock levelers shall be indicated on drawings. The stertil dock products qms curb angles protect the pit edges and also ensure tailoer measured to perfectly fit. Traffic flow and vehicle length are key factors for consideration i. The video shows the different stages from conception of drawing plans, concrete cutting and removal, prep and. To install an attached main safety strut, start by finding it at the bottom edge of the dock leveler and raise it upwards. A sturdy steel construction with antitwist platform easily. Check entire dock leveler pit for proper construction according to certified pit drawings publication 5563 or 5566. For complete protection of the facility, we recommend xcluder door bottom seals and xcluder door sweeps for all dock and access doors. Blue giant has a pit style dock leveler for every application. The only trailerpositioned restraint to release rig wedge without the trailer reversing. Standard belowdock level operation allows for belowdock endloading with pushbutton control.
Pit construction for a blue giant hydraulic dock leveler with a rvr recessed hook style vehicle. Tack weld the leveler to the rear curb angle of the pit at both sides. We specialize in complete concrete loading dock and ramp construction. Versatility of a dock leveler without the need or expense of. To restore dock leveler, dock attendant presses the raise button and lip retracts as platform raises. Loading dock planning and design how to build a dock. We can also quickly handle repairs for existing concrete docks and ramps. Pentalifts large range of loading dock product offerings satisfy a wide variety of applications including a complete line of dock levelers, vehicle restraints, dock seals and shelters and aftermarket accessories for the loading dock whether it is in the logistics, manufacturing or materials handling industry. The construction of the latter may be unsuitable due to soil condition or. For installation without preformed concrete pits, dock leveler supplied with integral. Loading dock equipment pdf library pentalift equipment. Concrete cutting for new dock leveler pits to be installed on a warehouse building.
Contact systems, llc for current cost and nearest distributor. So that you can get a better idea of what the dock leveler pit construction looks like, weve put together some construction details and specification sheet for building your leveler pit weve included the pour pan details as well as. Projected pit for sloped driveways see chart on back page. The leveler is to be concreted in place as the floor is poured. The nordock constructor series of mechanical dock levelers are designed exclusively for the construction industry offering a quality, affordable and easytoinstall dock leveler in capacity ratings from 30,000 45,000 ibs.
Complete concrete dock leveler pit construction, hydraulic, air powered and manual. Hydraulic deck and lip cylinders increase operating efficiency and reduce maintenance requirements, resulting in a. All blue giant dock levelers contribute toward a positive leed rating. Check to be sure that the pit walls are square and plumb. Leading manufacturer of high quality dock levellers, dock. This headboard section will withstand substantial impacts if the rolloff stop feature is put to use. Check the entire dock leveler pit for proper construction according to approvedcertified pit drawings. With pit style, vertical storing, and edgeofdock models in. It also results in an improved and stronger headboard and lip hinge arrangement for.
Recessed adjustable dock levelers shall be 70 wide x 80 long, with a minimum 18 lip and a 30,000 lb. Curb angle steel sets for construction framing of new dock leveler concrete pits. Hydraulic loading dock levelers engineered for safety pentalift. Dock leveler pit construction details koke incorporated. Blue giant dock levelers have been setting the industry standard for safety, durability and ease of operation since 1963. Manual operation with nearly identical loading heights.
When safety seals are broken outside of the building, and trailer doors are opened in the drive approach, environmental factors and the increased risk of unauthorized access leave goods susceptible to accidental. If truck departs when lip is extended, leveler descends under hydraulic control and lip falls to pendant position. Mar 05, 2015 concrete cutting for new dock leveler pits to be installed on a warehouse building. Ritehite dock levelers are designed for your most demanding dock operations, offering exceptional durability, reliability and the lowest lifetime ownership costs. Versatility of a dock leveler without the need or expense of a concrete pit.
Warehouse technologys construction division can offer complete turnkey solutions for dock leveler pit construction. The video shows the different stages from conception of. For installation without preformed concrete pits, dock leveler supplied with integral preformed steel box for pourinplace construction. The dock slab can be poured using the precast pit as a form. Designed for demanding applications, each dock leveler offers exceptional performance, reliability, and safety levels as well as a low lifetime cost of ownership. Versatility of a dock leveler without the need or expense. Check out our gallery from a recent construction project. Pit construction to be in accordance with certified systems, llc pit detail drawings.
Applying the appropriate design, construction, installation and use criteria the first time. The straight angle used to cover and protect the horizontal and vertical concrete edges of the pit. Install dock levelers in recesses in loading dock or to embed channel provided. Dock leveler pit construction warehouse technology. For installation without preformed concrete pits, dock leveler supplied with integral preformed steel pan for pourinplace construction. Planning apron space requires recognizing trailer movement and the amount of room it takes to achieve that movement. This leveler has a maximum comparative industry rating cir of 55,000 lbs. A continuing research program is in effect at 4front engineered solutions. The quick mounted system qms version, allowing you to create the pit and fit the leveller at the end of the construction process. Do not use the dockleveler if it looks broken or does not seem to work right. Before lowering the dock leveler into the pit, the following must be performed. Xcluder pest control dock leveler are easy to install and fit most common leveler sizes and types. Mechanical, hydraulic, and airpowered models are available in a wide range of sizes and capacities, and for added security and productivity, blue giant is pleased to offer our popular extra dock safety xds series.
Place barricades on the dock floor around the dock leveler pit and in the driveway in front of the pit while installing, maintaining or repairing the dockleveler. Kelley hydraulic dock levelers utilize a totally enclosed, nonventilated. An impressive combination of usability and longevity, blue giant hydraulic dock levelers are highperformance systems that operate at the touch of a button. Push the leveler all the way into the pit, so that the rear frame of the leveler is flush and tight against the rear curb angle of the pit. Place barricades on the dock floor around the dock leveler pit and in the driveway in front of the pit. With dock levellers, the load can be moved in or out of the lorry in a single horizontal movement, which is more stable and therefore safer. Verify actual dimensions of construction contiguous with loading dock equipment, including recessed pit dimensions and heights of loading docks, by field. All mcguire levelers are built with a durable foursided box. The dock leveler is to be concreted in place as the.
Contractor assumes all respon sibility resulting up from equipment set into pit and any usage prior to equipment installation. Solid business understanding we develop a thorough application knowledge of your business and. The auto pit simplifies dock leveler pit construction by providing a square, precise form to pour around. Lhd series hydraulic dock leveler specification sheet and. Division 26 sections for electrical wiring for, and connections to, loading dock. So that you can get a better idea of what the dock leveler pit construction looks like, weve put together some construction details and specification sheet for building your leveler pit. Level units as required providing flush surface with dock surface. Considerations for vertical storing dock levelers relative to pit installed. Position the leveler so that there is 1 of clearance on both sides.
Concrete dock leveler pits conception to construction. The stertil dock products qms curb angles protect the pit edges and also ensure tailoer measured to perfectly fit the exact dimensions of the pit. Check out the corresponding mvr, evr650, evr750 truck restraint systems we offer to go with this dock leveler. The design of the autopit eliminates the guess work involved in pouring dock pits while also saving time and money. Pit kits for new dock leveler installations loading dock. Vertical storing dock leveler vertical storing dock levelers pentalift. Paolo nelzi the loading bays the design in function of materials handling, synthesis on the. This way, large quantities of dock levellers, shelters and seals are. It also results in an improved and stronger headboard and lip. Remove all debris from the pit and sweep the pit clean. For fitting into a prepared pit recess in the building floor. Each side panel has a top edge and the rear panel has a rear edge offset below the of the side panel top edges, whereby a concrete slab poured around the body will.
Shall install dock levelers in accordance with approved shop drawings and manufacturers recommendations. Pit layout details project information job name address general contractor serco distributor quantity voltage dock leveler model construction approval company address by date hydraulic levelers mechanical levelers 22 5 pit dimensions and curb angle lengths on back page. Pentalifts large range of loading dock product offerings satisfy a wide variety of applications including a complete line of dock levelers, vehicle restraints, dock seals and shelters and aftermarket accessories for the loading dock whether it is in the logistics. Strategically welded enhanced jbeams provide an exceptional level of structural sturdiness, improving product lifetime. The main safety strut is typically located towards the front of the leveler pit. A dock pit for a dock leveler mechanism comprises a precast concrete body including integrally formed side, rear panel and front panels, all forming a continuous perimeter open therethrough to receive the load leveler mechanism. Some struts are attached to the dock leveler and pivot into place. Unit is to have an operational range of 12 above and below dock level. Look through the pdf s of brochures for the full line of pentalift equipment corporations loading dock equipment and positioning equipment. Hormann dock levellers provide the perfect solution for accurately compensating any difference in height between various lorry floors and ramps. Each leveler unit will be equipped with 2, 12 high x 4 deep laminated dock bumpers. Weld back of leveler frame to pit curb to embed channel. Pit style blue giant has a pit style dock leveler for every application.
Pentalift is your singlesource manufacturer of loading dock equipment. Dock leveler shall be in an enclosed steel pan structure complete with its own sixpiece welded structural curb angles and concrete anchors. Provide mechanical type dock levelers with manual load compensation for. Measure depth of pit at both rear corners where rear bottom corners of frame will be positioned. The most technologically advanced controls for your loading dock equipment.