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Series "A" Model FH Hydraulic Dock Leveler


The FH Model Dock Leveler is a high performance, high capacity system designed to require minimal maintenance.

The FH offers push-button electro-hydraulic operation with an automatically actuated hydraulic beveled lip plate.

All-Rite offers a range of safety features such as full range toe guard protection, hydraulic fall safe protection and the capability to be interlocked with our optional hydraulic truck restraint system with driver communications package.

The FH comes equipped with a multi-pushbutton control station which provides enhanced versatility. The operator can select automated or manual control functions with options for independent deck and lip operation with standard automatic "return-to-stored" position.

The Hydraulic Lip Cylinder increases operating efficiency and reduces maintenance requirements considerably compared to mechanically actuated lips. The deck cylinder is equipped with a velocity fuse fall safe which limits free fall of the deck to within 3" (76mm).

The hydraulic power system is continuous duty rated with a 1 HP fan cooled (TEFC) motor available in single or three phase and a wide variety of voltage ratings. All electrical components are UL/CSA approved.

Box Beam Construction
30,000; to 50,000 lb. Rated Capacities
(13,636 to 22,727 kg.)

Model Size Ref Deck Width Deck Length w/16" Lip Pit Depth
Front 20" & Rear 19½"
Pit Width Pit Length
A686FH 72" 75½" 74" 61¼
A688FH 72" 99½" 74" 85¼
A6810FH 72" 123½" 74" 109¼
A6812FH 72" 147½" 74" 133¼
A6686FH 78" 75½" 80" 61¼
A6688FH 78" 99½" 80" 85¼
A66810FH 78" 123½" 80" 109¼
A66812FH 78" 147½" 80" 133¼
A786FH 83" 75½" 85" 61¼
A788FH 83" 99½" 85" 85¼
A7810FH 83" 123½" 85" 109¼
A7812FH 83" 147½" 85" 133¼
Capacities available: 30,000 / 35,0000 / 40,000 / 45,000 / 50,000 / 60,000 / 80,000 lb
For metric conversion to mm, multiply inches x 25.4.

Type: Recessed, pit installed hinged dock leveler. Electro-hydraulic operated with independent control of deck and lip.

Vertical Travel: Working range of 12" (305mm) above and 12" (305mm) below dock level.

Automatic Vertical Compensation: Unit provides float of 12" (305mm) above and 12" (305mm) below dock level.

Automatic Lateral Compensation: Provides maintained side-to-side deck tilt of up to 4" (101mm) to compensate for canted truck beds.

Lip Operation: Hydraulically powered lip, controlled independently of main deck cylinder. Lip will yield under impact of incoming truck and will automatically drop pendant upon truck's departure. The length of the lip extension shall not be less than 16" (406mm) from the ramp edge.

Automatic ramp return to cross traffic position: From the raised or lowered positions, unloaded ramp can automatically return to stored cross-traffic position, upon truck’s departure.

Hydraulic Operating System: Easy to operate, quiet and smooth cycling. Electro-hydraulic raising and hydraulic lowering of the dock ramp controlled from a remote multi pushbutton station. Includes means of lowering the dock ramp below platform level with lip retracted behind dock bumpers. The loaded ramp’s free fall is limited to not over 3” (76mm) by a hydraulic velocity fuse. Unit shall come complete with a 1HP, totally enclosed fan cooled (TEFC) motor and equipped with overload protection. Power pack mounted underneath the deck ramp.

Remote PB Control Station: A multiple push button control station with constant pressure “UP”, “LIP” and thermal “RESET” buttons, “MANUAL/AUTO” two position selector switch and push/pull mushroom style “STOP” button. Control station is NEMA12 (dust tight and drip proof)) rated, 8¾” W x 11½” H x 7¼” D (222 x 292 x 184mm) in size with English/Spanish/French instructional language.

Rated Capacity: Welding procedure compliant with A.W.S.D1.1 98 specifications. All units rated in compliance with ANSI MH14.1. UL approved electrical components. Capacities available from 30,000lb to 80,000lb (13,636kg to 36,370kg). Structural deck support to include minimum six each high-tensile solid steel I-beam members.

Safety Devices:

  • Full operating range metal toe guard protection
  • Hydraulic velocity fuse “fall safe” to limit free fall up to 3” (76mm)
  • Cross traffic support - lip engaged in saddles
  • Corner safety stops
  • Telescopic v-grooved maintenance strut, integral to unit
  • Chamfered lip

Finish and Colour: Toe guards painted safety yellow as specified by ANSI Z535.1. Remainder of unit painted gray. High visibility OSHA safety striping on stationary side toe guards.

Warranty: Standard ten-year structural and five-year on power pack. One-year parts and labor warranty from date of shipment. All warranties are subject to standard limitations on liability. Consult All-Rite for full details.

Standard Accessories:

  • Night Locks
  • Two model DB411 laminated bumpers 14”W x 10”H x 4.5”D (355 x 254 x 114mm) - model may vary by market, specify

Optional Accessories

  • Foam insulation underside of deck
  • Side and rear rubber style weather seals
  • Side and rear nylon brush weather seals
  • 18" and 24" (457 and 610mm) long lips
  • Remote mounted power pack on 24’ (7,315mm) hydraulic hose
  • Galvanized finish
  • Pour-in (dock leveler welded to a steel pan, allowing it to be “poured in place” after concrete slab is poured)
  • Clean pit frame
  • Specify power supply voltage
  • Vehicle restraint to keep trailer securely stationed at the loading dock

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