134111-0021-N — Sept. 2018© 2018INSTALLATIONA— Lifting Bracket (2 used) B — Shipping BandsNOVA Technology International dock levelers areshipped with lifting brackets (A) fastened to theplatform side joists, and shipping bands (B) aroundthe platform lip and leveler frame (see Figure 6).1. Remove any bumpers and/or control panels thatmay be banded to the frame of the dock leveler.Note: Overall width of platform and lifting brackets(A) must be kept to a minimum to preventinterference between the lifting brackets and the pitwalls as the dock leveler is lowered into the pit.2. Make sure the mounting hardware of liftingbrackets (A) is snug. The brackets should pivotwithout binding on the mounting cap screw.3. Attach lifting chains to lifting brackets (A) and toa lifting device (i.e., hoist or fork truck) having theappropriate lifting capacity and reach.4. Remove wood blocks that are attached to theleveler frame before putting the dock leveler into thepit.DO NOT over-tighten the lifting bracket hardware.Over-tightening can damage the weather seal, ifequipped.5. Attach a temporary switched power supply to theblower before lowering leveler into pit. Keep powercables clear of frame members, shim locations andpinch points. DO NOT CONNECT POWER AT THISTIME.6. Remove 3 plastic ties that hold the bag and bagsupport skid to the underside of the leveler duringshipping before lowering leveler into pit (see Figure7).7. Proceed to “Install Dock Leveler” on Page 14.Figure 7Figure 6APrepare Dock LevelerB