DOCK LEVELLERSMKA 1500
Economical Leveler uses a self-contained hydraulic power unit for smooth, efficient,
push-button operation.
Operation
All operations activated by single push-button control. Self-contained hydraulic power
unit controls all functions of leveler, including positive hydraulic hold of extended lip
with lip remaining yieldable at all times and fully powered as it returns to retracted
position. Hydraulic system is of a regenerative nature with no lubrication of moving
parts. Unit can service trucks 12" above and below dock. Guided hinge assemblies allow
4" deck cant for service to out-of-level trucks. Deck is free-floating with truck bed
movement.
Structure
Leveler constructed of high strength steel for deck plate and lip. Deck plate welded to
structural steel deck supports to provide firm support against underside of deck. Deck
supports terminate at and are welded to steel header plates. Header plates are a minimum
of 8" deep at front and full depth of deck supports at rear. Full width rear hinge is
1" dia. cold-rolled steel, shelf mounted, in compression (not sheer) on rear frame of
structural steel shapes. Standard lip length is 16" (18" and 20" are
available).
Hydraulics
The deck is raised by a main hydraulic cylinder mounted to the deck and base frame of the
leveler. It is a self-contained hydraulic power unit with 1.5 GPM capacity pump and 1 hp.
motor.
Safety Equipment
In-line velocity fuse system locks deck in position, (tests show less than 1"-3"
drop) if truck departs from loaded deck. Leveler is equiped with full-range safety marked
toe guards, night lock security system and a built-in service leg is provided. Fork slots
on bottom of front frame allow safe in-transit and on-site handling.
Electrical
All operations are push-button controlled from NEMA 4X control enclosure. Standard motors
include 208/220/440-volts, 3 phase, 60 cycle, or 115/208/220-volts, 1 phase, 60 cycle.
Other voltages are available.
Dock Bumpers
Two heavy-duty molded rubber dock bumpers, 4" x 13" x 12" are standard.
Colour
Levelers are painted with slate blue acrylic enamel paint.
Warranty
Two year limited, consult factory for details.
All Overhead Door/McGuire dock levelers can be supplied individually with bumpers or as
part of a complete package including adjustable buffer seals and door.