4. INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
1. Installation must only be performed by trained and authorized personnel.
2. Prior to installation, place adequate barriers to prevent vehicle traffic from entering the work
area.
3. Use caution when unbanding the Vehicle Restraint. Keep hands and feet clear of pinch points
and wear appropriate safety attire.
1. Prior to installation, clear away all debris and dirt from the
driveway and dock face where installation is to take place,
and perform a visual inspection of both areas.
2. To ensure maximum strength, install the Vehicle Restraint
on a poured concrete dock face and driveway. If
installation will be performed on cement block construction
or a poor concrete dock face, contact the manufacturer for
custom lag plates and/or lag anchors. Damaged asphalt
driveways should be replaced by a 6” (150mm) deep
concrete pad.
3. Using proper hoisting equipment, position the ML10 square
against the dock face and centered with the door opening.
4. Keep the Vehicle Restraint base-plate at a 90 degree angle
to the dock face and place a sufficient density of shims (not
supplied) between the driveway surface and the outer
edge of the base-plate. (See illustration at the bottom of
this page.) Shims must be a minimum 13” (326mm) x 6”
(150mm) in size and must be permanently welded together
to the base-plate. Note: If an extension plate / box is
required, securely mount it onto the ML10 with hardware
provided before shimming and drilling.
5. With the ML10 properly positioned, and using back-plate
as a template, drill six holes 5/8" dia. X 6" (15mm x 150mm)
deep, in the dock face concrete. After cleaning out the
holes, insert and permanently install anchors and lag bolts
supplied with the unit. Tighten securely.
6. When optional light package is included, mount the control
station c/w operating switch and communication lights
permanently onto an interior wall adjacent to the doorway
opening, at approx. 50" (1270mm) above floor level.
7. Mount the exterior signs (and communication lights, if
applicable) permanently onto the exterior wall
adjacent to the doorway at approx. 84" (2134mm)
above the driveway.
8. Securely mount the Operating Hazards placards
permanently onto an interior wall adjacent to the
control station in a location approx. 6 feet (1800mm)
above floor level. Confirm that the placard is clearly
legible to the operator.
9. When optional light package is included and conduits
were not poured-in with the concrete, install 1/2" dia.
(13mm) rigid conduit for (surface mounted) electrical
wires from the ML10 along the dock face, up and
through the wall, and up to the control station.
10. Install 1/2" dia. (13mm) rigid conduit from the control
station, through the wall to the exterior
communication lights.
11. Complete the electrical hook-up between the ML10
and control station, and exterior lights to control
station.
12. Remove the Release Arm from its vertical shipping
position on the ML10 and using the removed pin -
spacers - cotter pin, remount horizontally into the
same brackets in its working position.
13. Mount Hanger Bracket for Control Rod in the
appropriate location on interior wall adjacent to
ML10. Place the Control Rod in the bracket.
14. Review Installation Instructions and verify that all
work has been performed.
Clean up the entire work area and apply touch-up
paint to all welds, scratches and burns. Ensure that all
fasteners have been tightened and locked. Check that
all electrical conduits and wires are mechanically
protected against damage and are adequately
secured. Cycle test the ML10 several times. Ensure
that the lock is fully engaged when the Restraint Arm
is fully raised (vertical). Test operate theAutomatically
Actuated Communication Lights System (if
applicable). Replace all wiring diagrams into the
control box. Leave these instructions with the ML10
for use by the operator.
IMPORTANT
If an extension plate / box is required,
securely mount it on the hardware
provided before shimming and drilling.
Do not attempt to lift the ML10 without
suitable hoisting equipment. The
approximate weight of the Vehicle
Restraint is 180 lbs.
4.1 Final Inspection
MECHANICAL VEHICLE RESTRAINT SYSTEM
