SAFE-TECH ECO-500 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Eco Dock Shelter
Model ECO-500
Version no: 1
January 2017

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Specifications
Safetech Eco Inflatable Dock Shelter
Model:
ECO-500
Overall Width: (mm)
3600
Canopy Width: (mm)
3400
Protrusion of Frame from Building: (mm)
950
Minimum Height from Roadway to Top of Frame:
(mm)
4910
Clear Door Opening Width Inflated: (mm)
2300
Clear Door Opening Width Deflated: (mm)
3000
Clear Door Opening Height Inflated: (mm)
2000
Clear Door Opening Height Deflated: (mm)
3000
Suitable for Door Opening up to: (mm)
3250
Motor Blower Assembly Control:
1.5kW, 415V, 3 Phase, 50Hz
Option: 240V Single (1) Phase

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Contents
Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 3
1.0 Introduction ........................................................................................................................ 5
1.1 Scope of this Manual ............................................................................................................ 5
1.2 Disclaimer ............................................................................................................................ 5
1.3 Copyright © 2016 ................................................................................................................. 5
1.4 Owner’s Responsibility ......................................................................................................... 5
1.5 Features ............................................................................................................................... 6
2.0 Safety .................................................................................................................................. 7
2.1 Potential Shear / Crush Injury Zones: ................................................................................... 7
3.0 Operating Instructions ....................................................................................................... 8
3.1 Pre-Operating Checks .......................................................................................................... 8
3.2 Operating Sequence ............................................................................................................ 8
4.0 Maintenance ....................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Maintenance & Repair Personnel: ........................................................................................ 9
4.2 Planned Maintenance: .......................................................................................................... 9
5.0 Warranty.............................................................................................................................. 9
6.0 Safetech’ Divisions .......................................................................................................... 10
7.0 Risk Management ............................................................................................................. 11
7.1 Risk Assessment: ............................................................................................................... 11
7.2 Risk Matrix ......................................................................................................................... 15
7.3 Risk Score Rating: .............................................................................................................. 15
8.0 Drawings .......................................................................................................................... 16

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1.0 Introduction
1.1 Scope of this Manual
This manual covers the operation of the Dock Shelter after it has been installed and
commissioned.
Do not attempt to install or commission a Dock Shelter unless you have been trained and
authorised by Safetech.
1.2 Disclaimer
Although every effort is made to ensure accuracy, currency and completeness of the information
contained in this manual, Safetech does not guarantee, warrant, represent or undertake that the
information is correct, accurate or current.
Safetech is not liable for any loss, claim, cost or expense of any kind arising in any way
whatsoever from the information contained in this manual.
1.3 Copyright © 2016
Safetech of 39-45 Della Torre Road, Moe Victoria, 3825, all rights reserved.
No part of this document may be reproduced or utilised in any means, by any means, electronic or
mechanical, including photocopying, recordings or any information storage or retrieval system,
without the express permission from Safetech.
1.4 Owner’s Responsibility
To ensure both your safety and the safety of others, and the continued effective operation of your
Safetech Dock Shelter, your responsibilities are as follows:
• Before operating the Dock Shelter, please read and ensure you understand both the
safety instructions and the operating instructions.
• If you do not fully understand these instructions, contact either Safetech or an
authorised Safetech agent for clarification before operating your Dock Shelter
• The Owner must review the Risk Assessment in this manual.
• Please Note: That in the Risk Assessment a number of items have been flagged as
Completed? = No. The Owner must include these hazards in their own operational risk
assessment and ensure that action is taken to address the hazard.
• The owner is responsible to ensure all operators have been adequately trained on the
safe operation of the Dock Shelter.
• The owner is responsible to ensure that a risk assessment on the Dock Shelter in their
operating environment is done.

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1.5 Features
1. For applications where the entire trailer door opening must be unobstructed.
2. Inflatable Dock Shelters are designed to deflate when not in use, thus limiting any
damage should vehicles reverse off center.
3. Containing a 415 volt 3 phase or 240 volt single-phase motor in its overhead canopy –
air is pumped into each section of seal and fully inflated within seconds via 2 position or
push button control, creating a seal around the sides and roof of vehicle reversed into
dock face.
4. Uniquely developed fabric allows the seal to actually breath and inflate to a certain
pressure to eliminate over expansion which could cause damage.

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2.0 Safety
Safetech has provided the following Important Safety Reminders specifically for users.
Following these under the heading of Safety Update Information is further specific information
compiled through our ongoing commitment to improving the management of safe operating
procedures which are also applicable for the installers of Safetech Dock shelters.
Important Safety Reminders:
1. Improper operation of this dock shelter may result in serious personal injury. Do not
operate unless you have been properly trained and have read, and understand both the
safety & operating instructions.
2. Do not operate the dock shelter unless you have been properly trained and have read,
and understand the safety and operating instructions.
3. Ensure that the control device is positioned so that the operator has a clear view of the
dock shelter when operating the controls.
4. Ensure personnel are clear of the dock shelter when the dock shelter is operating.
5. DO NOT use a damaged or malfunctioning dock shelter.
6. Check that there are no entrapment risks or obstructions with machinery, equipment or
fixed objects adjacent to, under or over the dock shelter.
7. Maintenance and service on this dock shelter must only be carried out by a person who
has been trained & accredited by Safetech. Please contact Safetech for service work or
training.
8. Maintenance and service on the dock shelter must be done at regular intervals to
ensure trouble free and safe operation. For high cycle or heavy load environments,
service should be done every three (3) months. For medium or low cycle environments,
service should be done every six (6) months.
9. DO NOT modify, dismantle or dispose of the dock shelter unless you have been trained
and authorised to do so.
2.1 Potential Shear / Crush Injury Zones:
2.1.1 Maintenance/Repair - Potential Injuries
• Inadvertent operation during ANY maintenance or repair activity on a dock shelter could
cause injury.
• To prevent this from occurring, the person performing any maintenance/repair activity is
to lock out/ tag out until the activity is completed
2.1.2 Dock Shelter Operation - Pre-operation Check
To prevent the possibility of any injury occurring during any phase of operation of installation on the
dock shelter - the Operator is to ensure BEFORE any operation commences that no person has
any part of their body within any potential injury zone and to maintain extreme vigilance during
operation to ensure no person places any part of their body in these zones.

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3.0 Operating Instructions
Before operating the Dock Shelter, please read &
ensure you understand both the safety instructions &
the operating instructions applicable to your unit.
If you do not fully understand these instructions,
contact either or an authorised agent for clarification
before operating your dock shelter.
3.1 Pre-Operating Checks
1. Check that power supply is ON.
2. Ensure that there are no obstructions to dock shelter.
3.2 Operating Sequence
Important: - Stand Clear When Operating Unit
1. Truck backs up to dock until reaching dock bumpers.
2. Turn selector switch to ON position to inflate the dock shelter.
3. Operate dock leveller according the dock leveller operating instructions.
4. Upon completion of loading/unloading of the truck, turn selector switch to OFF position
to deflate the dock shelter.
5. Wait approximately 20 to 30 seconds for dock shelter to fully deflate.
6. Truck is now safe to drive away.

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4.0 Maintenance
4.1 Maintenance & Repair Personnel:
Safetech Equipment should be serviced and maintained by a qualified a Safetech representative. If
you require servicing you can entering into a service agreement with Safetech. Please click on the
link to obtain the Safetech Service Agreement. http://www.safetech.com.au/safetech-service-
agreement
If this is not possible, then the Owner must:
• Develop & implement a preventive maintenance plan for the unit.
• Create a competency based training program for servicing the unit.
• Train & authorise personnel on the safe & correct service of the unit.
• Permit only suitably trained & skilled personnel to service the unit.
4.2 Planned Maintenance:
To prolong the operational life and ensure the safe operation of your Dock Shelter we recommend
regular planned maintenance by Safetech or a Safetech authorised agent.
For high cycle or heavy load environments, service should be done every three (3) months. For
medium or low cycle environments, service should be done every six (6) months.
Please contact either Safetech or a Safetech authorised agent to discuss your maintenance
requirements.
For Repairs or Services or a Planned Maintenance Program:
Contact Safetech on 03 8546 5600
5.0 Warranty
Refer to Safetech complete Terms of Sale and Warranty at http://www.safetech.com.au/terms-
sale-warranty/

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6.0 Safetech’ Divisions
Head Office
Head Office –Moe,
Victoria
Address: 39-45 Della Torre Road, Moe, Victoria, 3825
Postal Address: PO Box 360, Moe, Victoria, 3825
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Service
Service Enquiries
Phone: [phone]
Email: [e-mail]
Sales Offices
Victoria
Address: 1a/21 Lionel Road Mt Waverley VIC 3149
New South Wales
Address: 14a/65 Elizabeth Street Wetherill Park NSW 2164
Queensland
Address: 1/23 Armada Street, Banyo, QLD, 4015
Western Australia
Address: 11/288 Amherst Road Canning Vale, WA 6155

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7.1 Risk Assessment:
Safetech Eco Inflatable Dock Shelter
Hazard
No
Hazard / Risk
Probability
Consequence
Control
Risk control implementation
Responsibility
of:
Completed
?
1
Inadequate information supplied to
enable the safe installation of the
Dock shelter.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Provide Installation Manuals to Installers that have all the necessary
information to safely install the unit and ensure that it operates correctly.
Product
designer
Yes
2
Untrained personnel installing the
equipment could result in injury to
personnel and damage to
equipment.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Read & understand the Installation manual.
• Create a competency based training program for installation personnel.
• Train & authorise installers on the safe & correct installation of the unit using
a Safetech Service maintenance prop or equivalent.
• Only suitably trained & skilled personnel to install unit.
Installer
Yes if
Safetech.
No if not
Safetech.
3
Inadequate information supplied to
enable the safe operation of the
Dock shelter could result in damage
to equipment and injury to
personnel.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Provide Owners Manuals, Operating Instructions & Signage to the Owner
that have all the necessary information for people to safely operate,
maintain in good condition during it’s operating life and then finally dispose
of the equipment after it’s useful life.
Product
designer
Yes
4
Untrained operators using the Dock
shelter could result in damage to
equipment and injury to personnel.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Read & understand the Owners Manual.
• Create an adequate competency based training program for operators
• Train & authorise operators on the safe & correct use of the unit.
• Only trained & authorised personnel to use Dock shelter.
Owner
No

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Untrained personnel attempting to
service or do maintenance on a
Dock shelter could result in damage
to equipment or injury to personnel.
Also refer to Hazard Nos 15, 16 &
17 (Hydraulic & Electrical)
Possible
Catastrophic
• Owner to ensure only Safetech trained and accredited people carry out
service or maintenance.
OR
• Develop & implement a preventive maintenance plan for the unit.
• Create a competency based training program for servicing the unit.
• Train & authorise personnel on the safe & correct service of the unit using a
Safetech Service maintenance prop or equivalent.
• Only suitably trained & skilled personnel to service the unit.
Owner
No
6
Untrained personnel modifying the
Dock shelter could result in injury to
personnel and damage to
equipment.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Owner to ensure only Safetech trained and accredited people modify the
unit.
OR
• Develop & implement a plan for modifying the unit.
• Create a competency based training program for modifying the unit.
• Train & authorise personnel on the safe & correct modification of the unit
using a Safetech Service maintenance prop or equivalent.
• Only suitably trained & skilled personnel to modify the unit.
Owner
No
7
Untrained people dismantling the
Dock shelter could result in damage
to equipment and injury to
personnel.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Owner to ensure only Safetech trained and accredited people dismantle the
unit.
OR
• Develop & implement a plan for dismantling of the unit.
• Create a competency based training program for personnel dismantling of
the unit.
• Train & authorise personnel on the safe & correct dismantling of the unit
using a Safetech Service maintenance prop or equivalent.
• Only suitably trained & skilled personnel to dismantle the unit.
Owner
No
8
Untrained people disposing of the
Dock shelter could result in damage
to equipment, injury to personnel
and non-compliance to regulations.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Owner to ensure only Safetech trained and accredited people dispose of the
unit.
OR
• Develop & implement a plan for disposal of the unit.
• Create a competency based training program for personnel disposing of the
unit.
• Train & authorise personnel on the safe & correct disposal of the unit using
a Safetech Service maintenance prop or equivalent.
• Only suitably trained & skilled personnel to dispose of the unit.
Owner
No

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Inadequate service & maintenance
of the unit results in unsafe
operation and potential injury to
personnel.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Contact Safetech for the regular servicing of your Dock shelter. (3 monthly
service intervals for a heavy workload unit & 6-month service intervals for a
low workload unit.)
OR
• Develop & implement a preventive maintenance plan for the unit.
• Create a competency based training program for servicing the unit.
• Train & authorise personnel on the safe & correct service of the unit using a
Safetech Service maintenance prop or equivalent.
• Only suitably trained & skilled personnel to service the unit.
Owner
No
10
Unknown safety hazards are
existing in the area due to unknown
local practices or the impact of the
Dock shelter in the area could result
in injury to personnel and damage
to equipment.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Owner must ensure that a risk assessment on the unit in their operating
environment is done
Owner
No
11
Electrical Hazard (: 240V and 3
phase 415V) created if power cable
damaged could result in shock,
burns or seizure to personnel.
Rare
Catastrophic
• Wiring to relevant Aust. Stds. & to the requirements of the Chief Electrical
Inspector
Designer
Yes
12
Operators in contact with 3 phase
415V supply voltage could suffer
shock, burns or seizure.
Rare
Catastrophic
• 3 Phase, 415V supply outlet mounted to rear of pit to be inaccessible to un-
authorised persons.
• Supply to outlet run in protective conduit.
Designer
Yes
• Wiring complies with all Relevant Standards and requirements.
Installer
Yes if
Safetech.
No if not
Safetech
13
Damage to blower motor and/or
Control Box could result in injuries
to personnel from both exposure to
live power and equipment failure.
Rare
Catastrophic
• Install motor blower and control box as specified by Designer.
Installer
Yes if
Safetech.
No if not
Safetech.
14
Use of a damaged or broken Dock
shelter could result in injury to
personnel and further damage to
equipment.
Possible
Catastrophic
• Provide clear instructions in the Owners manual that specifies not to use a
damaged or broken Dock shelter.
Designer
Yes
• Ensure regular service to be carried out.
• If damaged, use effective Lock out/Tag out system and arrange for repair.
• Include this hazard in your risk assessment.
Owner
No

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High pressure water sprayed on the
electrical boxes or control panel or
blower motor may result in electrical
faults and potential electrical shock
to personnel.
Unlikely
Catastrophic
• Provide adequate instructions in Owners manual.
Designer
Yes
• Do not spray high pressure water on electrical boxes or control panel.
• Include this hazard in your risk assessment.
Owner
No
• Include this hazard in your risk assessment.
Owner
No

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Risk = Probability (likelihood) x consequence
Risk score is calculated by multiplying the points assigned to the probability (likelihood) by the points assigned to the consequence.
Risk score is indicative of, if action is required to reduce the risk, and when action is to be done.
Consequence
Catastrophic
Major
Moderate
Minor
Insignificant
Death
Extensive
injuries-
Amputation
Medical
treatment -
Doctor
Minor-First Aid
No Injuries
Points
40
15
7
3
1
Likelihood
Almost Certain
Expected to occur
in most
circumstances
100
4000
1500
700
300
200
Likely
Probably occur in
many
circumstances
36
1440
540
252
108
36
Possible
Might occur at
some time
9
360
135
63
27
9
Unlikely
Could occur at
some time
2
80
30
14
6
2
Rare
May occur in
exceptional
circumstances
1
40
15
7
3
1
7.3 Risk Score Rating:

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Risk Score
(=Probability points consequence points)
Risk Rating
Action
More than 320
Very High
Immediate
160-320
High
Prompt
70-160
Significant
Correction required
40-70
Moderate
Attention is needed
Less than 40
Low
Perhaps acceptable
8.0 Drawings
Attachment 1
As Built General Arrangement Drawings