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RITE-HITE RHE3 Owner's Manual

RITE-HITE RHE3 Owner's Manual

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This Manual Covers Dock Levelers Built After Serial Numbers:
07FE160001M and up
PRINTED IN U.S.A.
RITE-HITE
PRINT SHOP
RHE3
Dock Leveler
Owners Manual
MADE IN U.S.A.
PUBLICATION NO. 1223
FEBRUARY 2015

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  • Page 1 RHE3 Dock Leveler Owners Manual MADE IN U.S.A. This Manual Covers Dock Levelers Built After Serial Numbers: 07FE160001M and up PRINTED IN U.S.A. PUBLICATION NO. 1223 RITE-HITE PRINT SHOP FEBRUARY 2015...
  • Page 2 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual NOTES Pub. No. 1223 - February 2015...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Call your local representative or Rite-Hite at 414-355-2600. The Rite-Hite products in this manual are covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,546,623; 5,553,987; 5,582,498; 5,664,930; 5,702,223; 5,762,459 (RE: 37,570); 5,882,167; 6,065,172; 6,070,283; 6,085,375; 6,089,544;...

  • Page 4: Safety Warnings

    RITE-HITE ® does not recommend any particular lockout device, but recommends the utilization of an OSHA approved device (refer to OSHA regulation 1910.147). RITE-HITE ® also recommends the review and implementation of an entire safety program for the Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout). These regulations are available through OSHA publication 3120.
  • Page 5 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual OTHER IMPORTANT OPERATIONAL SAFETY WARNINGS Always barricade the dock leveler at ground Never be under the dock leveler platform or lip level and dock level from any form of traffic without: when maintenance is required.
  • Page 6 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual SAFETY DEVICES The operation handle also serves as a Never be under the dock leveler platform or lip maintenance strut preventing the leveler from without: rotating onto the maintenance personnel. • Installing the maintenance strut. See right.

  • Page 7: Owner Responsibility

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual OWNERS RESPONSIBILITY The owner should recognize the inherent danger of As with any piece of machinery, dock equipment the interface between dock and transport vehicle. requires routine maintenance, lubrication, and ® The owner should, therefore, train and instruct adjustments.

  • Page 8: Mechanical Operation Instructions

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual MECHANICAL OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Read and obey these instructions to prevent • Keep leveler in the stored position while personal injury or damage to leveler. truck/trailer is backing into dock. • Truck/trailer MUST be backed in against •...

  • Page 9: Hydraulic Operation Instructions

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS Read and obey these instructions to prevent Control Box personal injury or damage to leveler. • Truck/trailer MUST be backed in against bumpers and restrained to prevent the truck/trailer from moving away from the dock.
  • Page 10 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS CONT. NOTE: STORING LEVELER End loads at dock level and above can be handled 1. Push and hold the “UP” button to raise the leveler with the leveler in its stored position.

  • Page 11: Maintenance Procedures

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SUGGESTED LEVELER MAINTENANCE NOTE: Read and obey these instructions to prevent Follow maintenance procedures below as outlined. personal injury. Include the specific steps for your leveler model. NOTE: • Post safety warnings and barricade work ®...
  • Page 12 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES CONT. Lip Hinge (Grease or Oil) Deck Hinge Pin (Grease) Spring Assembly (Grease or Oil) Lip Latch Handle (Grease or Oil) Socket Hinge Pin (Grease) Maintenance Strut Lip Stop Riser Faceplate...

  • Page 13: Troubleshooting

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Probable Cause Solution 1. Unit does not operate properly. a. Debris is lodged on or around a. Clean out debris on or around the leveler. leveler. b. Hinge point(s) need lubrication. b. Lubricate per figure 7.

  • Page 14: Hydraulic Option - Hydraulic Schematic

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC OPTION - HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC CYLINDER 2" BORE x 6" STROKE PUMP 0.0246 IN /REV LEVELER RAISE LEVELER DOWN RELIEF VALVE RELIEF VALVE 1500 PSI 1500 PSI (Not Field Adjustable) (Not Field Adjustable)

  • Page 15: Hydraulic Option - Electrical Schematic

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC OPTION - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Motor Specifications 115V/1PH 60Hz. 3250 RPM 1/3 HP 5.1 FLA CONTROL BOX MOTOR Reversible Auto Reset Overload GREEN BLUE YELLOW USER MAIN POWER & SAFETY PROTECTION 115V. SINGLE PHASE 10 AMP.
  • Page 16 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC OPTION - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Motor Specifications 208-230V/3PH 60Hz. 3450 RPM 1/3 HP 1.1 - 1.0 FLA Reversible CONTROL BOX Auto Reset Overload MAIN POWER & SAFETY PROTECTION 208/230V. 3 PH. 3 AMP. DUAL ELEMENT FUSE...
  • Page 17 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC OPTION - ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC Motor Specifications 460V/3PH 60Hz. 3450 RPM 1/3 HP 0.5 FLA Reversible CONTROL BOX Auto Reset Overload MAIN POWER & SAFETY PROTECTION 460V. 3 PH. 2 AMP. DUAL ELEMENT FUSE...

  • Page 18: Replacement Parts

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS MUST Order With Item #40 and Field Install. 16B 38 13 19 Single Spring Detail. Dual Spring Detail Shown Below. Dual Spring Detail Pub. No. 1223 - February 2015...
  • Page 19 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Item Qty. Description RHE3 Lip & Deck Weldment 648.xxx Faceplate Weldment 647.xxx Lip Latch - 15” Lip 120058 Lip Latch - 16” Lip 120116 Lifter Arm - Standard 120237 Lifter Arm - Hydraulic Option...
  • Page 20 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS CONTINUED MUST Order With Item #40 and Field Install. 16B 38 13 19 Single Spring Detail. Dual Spring Detail Shown Below. Dual Spring Detail Pub. No. 1223 - February 2015...
  • Page 21 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Item Qty. Description RHE3 Washer .750 SAE ZP LOW 51716 Washer .500 FLAT MED ZP 51709 Washer 1.25OD x .75ID x .075 Thick ZP 120390 Rue Ring Pin .75 HVY ZP 120084 Rue Ring Pin .5 HVY ZP...

  • Page 22: Hydraulic Option Replacement Parts

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC OPTION REPLACEMENT PARTS 1, 2 Pub. No. 1223 - February 2015...
  • Page 23 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual HYDRAULIC OPTION REPLACEMENT PARTS LIST Item Qty. Description RHE3 Powerunit 115/1/60 .33HP - 3 Wire 120730 Powerunit 220/1/50-60 .33HP - 3 Wire 120731 Powerunit 208-230/460/3/60 .33HP 120732 Motor 115/1/60 .33HP - 3 Wire 120736 Motor 220/1/50-60 .33HP - 3 Wire...

  • Page 24: Single Phase Control Box Replacement Parts

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual SINGLE PHASE CONTROL BOX REPLACEMENT PARTS HYDRAULIC OPTION 1, 2 SINGLE PHASE Item Qty. Description RHE3 Control Box 115V/1/60Hz. 3 Wire 121101 Control Box 220V/1/50Hz. 3 Wire 120751 Enclosure 121148 Back Panel Assembly 115-220V/1 3 Wire...

  • Page 25: Three Phase Control Box Replacement Pasts

    RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual THREE PHASE CONTROL BOX REPLACEMENT PARTS HYDRAULIC OPTION 1, 2 3 PHASE Item Qty. Description RHE3 Control Box 208-230V/3/50-60Hz. 121104 Control Box 460V/3/50-60Hz. 121103 Enclosure 121148 Back Panel Assembly 208-230V/3 123041 Back Panel Assembly 460V/3...
  • Page 26 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual SPRING ADJUSTMENT WASHER QUANTITY CHART Recommended Number Of Spring Adjustment Washers (Item #12, page 19) Width & Cap. 12” Projection 14” Projection 15” & 19” Lip Length 16” & 20” Lip Length 66W 20K...
  • Page 27 RITE-HITE ® RHE3 Dock Leveler Owner’s Manual NOTES Pub. No. 1223 - February 2015...

  • Page 28: Warranty

    RITE-HITE ® in writing. In the event of any defects covered by this warranty, RITE-HITE ® will remedy such defects by repairing or replac- ing any defective equipment or parts, bearing all the costs for parts, labor, and transportation. This shall be the exclusive remedy for all claims whether based on contract, negligence, or strict liability.

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