Mechanical Pit Leveler – M68R & M78R

Features

Installer Friendly

• Fast, safe install with height adjusters operated while standing on building floor-no need for installer to be under leveler and no shimming/welding needed in rear of pit
• Adjusters quickly position the dock level with the building floor
  Improved safety — the installer is never under the leveler
• Levelers ship with four steel fork loops bolted to the deck, which improves stability when lifting from a truck. The loops help with forklift placement into a pit from inside or outside the building, and helps to minimize levelers sliding while stacked on top of each other
• Cut outs identify weld points to the curb angle for faster installation
• Lifter arm is mounted to the rear of the frame instead of sitting on pit floor. No need to shim or weld under the lifter arm

Durable Design and Finish

• Base frame is open all the way to the rear of the pit for easy access with no cross beams or places to trap debris
• C-channel beams create a strong deck structure and allows moisture to dry
• Deck design eliminates the transition angle which is a frequent repair on many levelers
• Deck hinge is fully supported across the entire width of the deck to enhance long term durability
• Durable textured powder coat finish
• Compliant with ANSI MH30.1-2022  

Smooth Building-To-Truck Transition

• Designed with an optimized beveled lip to reduce bumps and damage to cargo and material handling equipment
• Reduces shocks and jolts to workers by creating a level pathway
• Facilitates fast movement of material handling equipment and forklifts

Easy-to-Use and Ergonomic

• Release chain for deck operation is user friendly and easy to pull
• The hold down is easy to operate
• Leveler is well-balanced for quick, easy articulation and automatically maintains positive lip contact with trailer movements
• The snubber chain and maintenance brace are positioned at side edges allowing easy access to the pit for maintenance and cleaning

Safety Focus

• Installers are never under the pit
• Minimal bumps or gaps on deck/lip reduce trip hazards for workers
• Proprietary powder coat formulation on deck and lip surfaces is textured to provide enhanced traction and non-slip protection even when wet

Durability, Low Maintenance, Low Downtime

• Heavy duty multi-lug construction of the lip hinge. The design helps shed debris instead of trapping/grinding it between the lip/deck junction that can cause fatigue and maintenance issues. The lug construction also allows for easy lubrication of the hinge.
• Deck hinge is fully supported across the entire width of the deck, which spreads the load across the width of the deck instead of concentrating the load on just a few hinge points
• Durable textured powder coat provides an extremely durable finish, better corrosion protection and adhesion compared to wet paint
• Complies with ANSI MH30.1-2022 that includes rigorous load testing requirements
• Deck Thickness ¼ inch
• Lip Thickness 5/8 inch 30/35K, ¾ inch 40/45K

Environmentally Friendly

• Our powder coat process has fewer Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) and solvents compared to paint
• Overspray is recycled which reduces waste disposal issues compared to a traditional paint process
  The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recommends powder coatings as a sustainable coating option

Installation and Serviceability

• Open base frame creates generous space for service along the full length of the leveler, including the rear which is the most difficult area to reach for cleaning and a common collection point for debris
• Leveler main springs are tightened/loosened with one adjustment point conveniently located on lift arm
• Field serviceable with easy to reach adjuster for main spring
• Serviceable lip and hinge pin can be removed without breaking welds
• Maintenance brace is easy to reach under the leveler and is tethered so it never gets lost. Brace holds leveler up by the deck to allow lip maintenance
• Leveler ships with four forklift lifting loops bolted to deck, allowing leveler to be lifted from the front or rear for easy transport and placement in the pit

Overhead Door™ Tech Support: 1-800-929-4692

MODEL M68R

1-Year Limited Warranty; 2-Year Limited Warranty when Overhead Door™ brand door and Mechanical Pit Leveler purchased together.

Documents

BIM

• Mechanical Pit Leveler BIM Model 

Shop Drawing

• Mechanical Pit Leveler Dimensions 
• Mechanical Pit Leveler - Pit Drawing 
• Mechanical Pit Leveler Dimensions (PDF)
• Mechanical Pit Leveler - Pit Drawing (PDF)

Specifications

• Stationary Loading Dock Equipment Full Line Specification (PDF)
• Mechanical Pit Leveler Specification (DOCX)
• Mechanical Pit Leveler Specification (PDF)
• Stationary Loading Dock Equipment Full Line Specification (DOCX)

Product Literature

• Mechanical Pit Leveler Brochure 
• Dock Equipment - Site Survey 

Warranties

• Mechanical Pit Leveler Extended Limited Warranty 
• Mechanical Pit Leveler Limited Warranty