RITE-HITE Dok-Commander User manual

Model: DOKCOMM
Publication: AMEN00070 2020-01-30
Dok-Commander®
Installation/Service/Owner's Manual
Language: English
NOTICE TO USER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
SAFETY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
INSTALLATION
Standard Applications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Temperature Controlled Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
ELECTRICAL
115V Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
230V Schematic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
3 Phase Schematic. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Wiring: Corner-Vu / Leveler-Vu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Wiring: Pedestrian-Vu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Wiring: Approach-Vu™ . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Wiring: Outside Light Box. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Wiring: Safe-T-Pit Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
OPERATION
Best Practice Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Supply Chain Integrity Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Custom Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Dok-Commander with Powered Dok-Lok Vehicle
Restraint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
MAINTENANCE
Program Change Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
PARTS
Dok-Commander . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
Rite-Vu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35
Junction Box Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Mounting Brackets . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Approach-Vu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37
Lok-Vu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lok-Vu Control Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
WARRANTY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

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NOTICE TO USER
Thank you for purchasing a Rite-Hite product.
The Dok-Commander system integrates multiple loading
dock control components at each dock position for a total
dock safety system.
The English version of this manual shall prevail over any
error in, or conicting interpretation of, any translations.
Rite-Hite reserves the right to substitute and/or modify
parts and drawings. If separate prints are included with
the unit, they supersede those contained in the manual.
For best results, have this product serviced by an
authorized Rite-Hite representative.
A Planned Maintenance Program (P.M.P.), customized to
your specic operation is available and recommended.
For a P.M.P., contact your local Rite-Hite representative
or Rite-Hite technical support at (U.S.) 1-563-589-2722,
(S.A.) [phone], (E.U.) [phone].
The Rite-Hite®products in this manual are covered by one or more
of the following U.S. patents: 6065172, 6070283, 6085375, 6092970,
6106212, 6116839, 6190109, 6311352, 6322310, 6360394, 6368043,
6488464, 6524053, 6726432, 6773221, 6832403, 7032267, 7062814,
7213285, 7216391, 7363670, 7380305, 7503089, 7533431, 7546655,
7584517, 7681271, 7823239, 7841823, 7877831, 7914042, 8006811,
8065770, 8141189, 8191194, 8286757, 8287223, 8303235, 8307956,
8443474, 8464384, 8464846, 8465245, 8497761, 8499897, 8544130,
8547234, 8590087, 8590673, 8616826, 8657551, 8662535, 8678736,
8690087, 8905198, 9010501, 9096170, 9096397, 9126775, 9139384,
9145273, 9150367, 9174811, 9227799, 9230419 979003, 9481531,
9542824, 9564056, 9564072, 9586771, 9607496, 9633537, 9672713,
9694996, 9738467, 9771225, 9776511, 9777529, D775537, D778184
and may be covered by additional pending U.S. and foreign patent
applications.
Rite-Hite®, THINMAN™, SAFE-T-LIP®, HYDRACHEK®, WHEEL-LOK™,
DOK-LOK®, DUAL-DOK®, SAFE-T-STRUT™, Dok-Commander®,
JUMBO™, HYDRA-RITE™, SAFE-T-GATE®, Rite-Vu™ LIGHT
COMMUNICATION SYSTEM and SMOOTH TRANSITION DOK
SYSTEM™, are trademarks of Rite-Hite®.
Manufactured by Rite-Hite Products Corporation.
FCC Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for a Class A digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules.
These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against
harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with
the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area
is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be
required to correct the interference at his own expense.
NOTE: Changes or modications not expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the
equipment.

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NOTICE TO USER
Owner Responsibility
1. The owner should recognize the inherent danger of
the interface between dock and transport vehicle. The
owner should, therefore, train and instruct operators
in the safe use of dock equipment in accordance with
the following information. The manufacturer shall
publish, provide to the initial purchaser, and make the
following information readily available to owners:
• Installation instructions
• Recommended initial and periodic inspections
procedures
• Maintenance procedures
• Operating instructions
• Descriptions or specications for replaceable or
repairable parts
• Tables identifying the grade (slope) for all variations
of length or conguration of the dock equipment,
and
• Information identifying the maximum uncontrolled
drop encountered upon sudden removal of support
while within the working range of the equipment.
It shall be the responsibility of the owner to verify that
the material listed in this section has been received
and that it is made available for the instruction
and training of personnel entrusted with the use or
maintenance of the dock equipment.
2. When a transport vehicle is parked at a loading
dock, it is important that the vehicle is relatively
perpendicular to the dock face and in close contact
with at least one of the dock bumpers.
3. Nameplates, cautions, instructions, and posted
warnings shall not be obscured from the view of
operating or maintenance personnel for whom such
warnings are intended.
4. Manufacturer’s recommended periodic maintenance
and inspection procedures in effect at date of
shipment shall be followed, and written records of the
performance of these procedures should be kept.
5. As with any piece of machinery, dock equipment
requires routine maintenance, lubrication, and
adjustments. Your local Rite-Hite representative offers
owners the option of a Planned Maintenance Program
(P.M.P.). As part of this service, your local Rite-Hite
representative will do all routine maintenance,
lubrication, and adjustments.
6. Dock equipment that is structurally damaged shall be
removed from service, inspected by a manufacturer’s
authorized representative, and repaired as needed
before being placed back in service.
7. The manufacturer shall make available replacement
nameplates, caution/instruction labels, and operating/
maintenance manuals upon request of the owner.
The owner shall see that all nameplates, caution/
instruction markings or labels are in place and legible,
and that the appropriate operating/maintenance
manuals are provided to users.
8. Modifications or alterations of dock equipment shall
be made only with written permission of the original
manufacturer. These changes shall also satisfy all
safety recommendations of the original equipment
manufacturer for the particular application of the dock
equipment.
9. In order to be entitled to the benefits of the standard
product warranty, the dock equipment must have
been properly installed, maintained and operated
within its rated capacities and/or specific design
parameters, and not otherwise abused.
10. It is recommended that trailers equipped with air
ride suspensions should remove the air from the
suspension to minimize trailer bed drop, prior to
loading or unloading.
11. It is recommended that if trailers are equipped with
movable tandems axles, the tandems are moved to
rear of the trailer prior to loading or unloading.
12. When industrial trucks are driven on and off transport
vehicles during the loading and unloading operation,
the brakes on the transport vehicle shall be applied
and wheel chocks or a positive restraining device
shall be engaged.
13. It is recommended that an adequate stabilizing device
or devices be employed at the front of the trailer in all
cases where a trailer is being loaded or unloaded with
the trailer resting on its support legs (landing gear)
rather than a tractor fifth wheel or a converter dolly.
14. In selecting dock equipment, it is important to
consider not only present requirements but also future
plans or adverse environments.
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SAFETY
Safety Identifications
DANGER
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury.
NOTICE
Indicates a situation which can cause damage to the
equipment, personal property and/or the environment,
or cause the equipment to operate improperly.
NOTE:A note is used to inform you of important
installation, operation, or maintenance information.
Lockout Procedure
Barricade work area and post safety warnings.
Power supply and control must:
• Be disconnected or locked in OFF position
using a lockout device approved by local
codes.
• Have signage that;
−Clearly states repairs are being made.
− Identies person responsible for lockout condition.
NOTE:Only this person should be able to remove
warnings and lockout device.
−Withstands environmental conditions (weather,
wet, and damp, etc.) and remains readable.
General
DANGER
A qualied electrician should install the wiring in
accordance with local electrical codes.
Use lockout procedures to prevent death or severe
personal injury.
WARNING
Cancer and Reproductive Harm
www.P65Warnings.ca.gov
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FEATURES
D
C
B A
A. Control Box
B. Outside Lights
C. Inside Sign
D. Outside Sign
Figure 1

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DANGER
When working with electrical or electronic
controls, make sure that power source
has been locked out and tagged according
to approved local electrical codes.
Post safety warnings and barricade work area,
at dock level and at ground level, to prevent
unauthorized use of dock position.
A qualied electrician should install wiring in
accordance with local electrical codes.
NOTICE
Mounting surfaces vary. Use mounting hardware
(supplied by others) with necessary strength for
secure attachment of assembly to door frame or
inside face of building wall.
NOTICE
The safest location for conduit is at the bottom of the
control box. Failure to install conduit at the bottom of
the control box may void the warranty.
Be extremely careful when drilling conduit holes into
control box. Drilling too deeply or allowing debris to
fall into electrical components may cause severe
equipment damage or component failure.
DO NOT turn control box upside down when drilling
holes. Holes on top of control box may allow dust
and moisture to enter control box.
If rigid conduit is installed, bonding must be
maintained between conduit connections by using
ground bushings and a jumper wire.
All eld wiring to be minimum 60°/75°C copper wire,
insulated su󰀩ciently for highest voltage that will be
encountered.
NOTE:Cover screw torque is 10in-lbs [1.13 Nm] for all
applications.
Standard Applications
1. Install the control box on a wall adjacent to the
overhead door at approximately 48in – 50in
[1219mm – 1270mm] above the floor level. Make sure
to mount where control box is clear of obstructions.
2. Drill a hole for the power supply conduit (supplied
by others) in the bottom of the control box. All holes
drilled through the control box must be through the
bottom of the box to maintain NEMA4X rating.
Temperature Controlled Applications
In addition to the standard application instructions follow
these guidelines:
• If conduit could ll with water, install a drip leg
(supplied by others).
• Seal the conduit in any location where the conduit
transitions temperature zones that may produce
condensation.
• Install spacers (supplied by others) between the
enclosure and the wall to provide temperature insulation
and air ow.

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ELECTRICAL
115V Schematic
<Dok-Comm_115V_Schematic (1) 200121.pdf>

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115V Schematic Continued
<Dok-Comm_115V_Schematic (2) 200121.pdf>

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115V Schematic Continued
<Dok-Comm_115V_Schematic (3).pdf>

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230V Schematic
<Dok-Comm_230V_Schematic (1) 200121.pdf>

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230V Schematic Continued
<Dok-Comm_230V_Schematic (2) 200121.pdf>

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230V Schematic Continued
<Dok-Comm_230V_Schematic (3).pdf>

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ELECTRICAL
3 Phase Schematic
<Dok-Comm_3PH_Schematic (1) 200121.pdf>

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3 Phase Schematic Continued
<Dok-Comm_3PH_Schematic (2) 200121.pdf>

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3 Phase Schematic Continued
<Dok-Comm_3PH_Schematic (3).pdf>

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3 Phase Schematic Continued
<Dok-Comm_3PH_Schematic (4).pdf>

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ELECTRICAL
Wiring: Corner-Vu / Leveler-Vu
<RIte-Vu Schematic 200121.pdf>
Figure 2

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Wiring: Pedestrian-Vu
Leveler Stored to Unlock Restraint
<RIte-Vu Schematic 200121.pdf>
Figure 3

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Wiring: Pedestrian-Vu Continued
Leveler Stored to Close Overhead Door
<RIte-Vu Schematic 200121.pdf>
Figure 4

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Wiring: Approach-Vu™
<Appr-Vu_Approach Vu for Manuals 170520.pdf>
Figure 5