manufacturer by telephone at 1.800.872.2583 for the latest information.
2.3 MANUFACTURER’S NOTE
The dock lift equipment has been carefully inspected and tested at the manufacturer’s plant prior to shipment, but MUST be checked
upon receipt for transport damage. Any observed transport damage is to be listed on the signed copy of the freight document. There are
many configurations or custom designs whose specifications may not be fully reflected in this manual. Contact your Blue Giant Dealer to
obtain the General Arrangement drawing for application specific designs.
Notify the freight forwarder and the dealer of any damage WITHIN 48 HOURS.
2.4 OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITY
The dock lift equipment needs to be maintained and inspected by the owner to verify its safe condition for operation.
1. The owner should recognize the inherent danger of the interface between the dock lift equipment and the freight carrier. The owner
should, therefore, train and instruct operators in the safe use of the dock lift equipment and accessories in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommendations.
2. The owner should thoroughly familiarize themselves with the following procedures and specifications as referenced in this manual, and
request immediate replacement of all manufacturer-supplied documents that are missing, damaged, or otherwise illegible.
Owners shall apply sound principles of safety, training, inspection, maintenance, and expected operating environment toward their dock
lift equipment usage and maintenance requirements.
• Commissioning instructions
• Operating instructions
• Daily maintenance procedures checklist
• Inspections procedures
• Recommended spare parts lists
Upon receipt of any newly purchased dock lift equipment, the owner shall verify the presence of owner’s manuals, operating placards,
and any other documentation necessary for training dock personnel how to use the equipment safely and effectively.
3. All Blue Giant dock lift equipment shall undergo regularly scheduled planned maintenance. Maintenance requirements will vary
according to usage frequency and application, so the owner shall contact with their authorized Blue Giant distributor for schedule
recommendation. Written records of the performance of these procedures shall be kept as per warranty requirements and per local
state or provincial requirements. Please see”8.0 MAINTENANCE” on page 27.
4. Dock lift equipment that is structurally damaged, experiencing performance irregularities, or has been potentially compromised shall
be removed from service until a trained and authorized manufacturer’s representative can conduct an inspection and perform any
necessary repairs.
5. As with any piece of machinery, dock lift equipment requires routine maintenance, lubrication, and adjustments. Recommended
procedures are itemized in the Planned Maintenance Program (PMP) checklist included in installation and technical manuals. It is
recommended that for anything other than the basic maintenance procedures outlined in this manual, please contact your Blue Giant
Dealer.
6. The owner shall ensure that all nameplates and safety labels are in place and legible, and that the appropriate manuals are provided to
authorized users. Replacement nameplates, safety labels, and manuals are available through the Blue Giant Aftermarket Department.
See “10.0 DECAL IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION” on page 43 in this manual for more information.
7. The owner or a trained and authorized representative shall verify that all freight carrier brakes have been applied and a vehicle restraint
and/or wheel chocks properly engaged before cross-docking procedures begin. For safety reasons, trailers must be held securely in
place to avoid accidental separation from the loading dock.
8. Unless specifically agreed to in writing by Blue Giant Equipment Corporation at the time of order (and prior to manufacture), all
Blue Giant dock lift equipment is sold as a complete offering and must not be altered or added to in any manner (which includes
configuration and function) without written permission from an authorized manufacturer’s representative. These changes shall also
satisfy all safety recommendations of the original equipment manufacturer for the particular application of the dock lift equipment.
9. If, at the request of the owner, Blue Giant does not supply all or some of the dock lift equipment power unit and/or control panel
components, the owner shall assume responsibility for any and all operational and safety issues associated with the resulting
configuration.
10. The owner must adhere to the load classification information provided on the product nameplate. Failure to do so will void product
STATIONARY DOCK LIFT — OWNER’S MANUAL
8ISSUE DATE: March 10, 2020 REV. 1.1 (PART # 038-1099)
