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Skyjack Inc. Service Center 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 ..FAX 630 262-0006 For Parts in North America and Asia please call ........800 965-4626 Skyjack Inc. Parts Center 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 ....FAX 888 782-4825 For Parts & Service in Europe please call ..........44-1691-676-235 Skyjack Europe, Glovers Meadow, Maesbury Rd., Oswestry, Shropshire, U.K..FAX 44-1691- 676-239...
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Release Date May 2002 April 2006 April 2006 6826 E 75643 & Below 75644 & Above 75644 & Above 6832 E 83154 & Below 83155 & Above 83155 & Above 60304AF SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 2 April 2006...
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IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a procedure(s) essential for safe operation and which, if not followed, may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 3 April 2006...
2.2-9 AC Outlet on Platform ........................18 2.2-10 Operator’s Control Box ........................19 2.2-11 Outrigger Controls ..........................19 2.2-12 Folding Guardrail System ......................... 20 2.2-13 Lanyard Attachment Ring ......................... 20 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 4 April 2006...
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Table 2-2. Owner’s Annual Inspection Record ......................39 Table 2-3. Floor Loading Pressure ..........................40 Table 2-4. Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed) ................... 42 Table 2-5. Maintenance and Inspection Schedule ..................... 43 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 5 April 2006...
A mobile device that has an adjustable position platform supported from ground level by a structure. Purpose of Equipment The SKYJACK SJIII series aerial platforms are designed to transport and raise personnel, tools and materials to overhead work areas. Use of Equipment The aerial platform is a highly maneuverable, mobile work station.
Maintenance and Parts Manual and other important documentation. The Operating Manual for this make and model of aerial platform MUST remain with the aerial platform and should be stored in this box. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 7 April 2006...
Maximum platform height • Maximum wheel load • Maximum wind speed • Maximum manual force • Maximum incline Use this information for proper operation and mainte- nance and when ordering service parts. SKYJACK, Page 8 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform 1.10 Major Components Operator’s Control Box Main Extension Platform Platform Lifting Mechanism Hydraulic/ Electric Tray Base SKYJACK SJIII Series Aerial Platform (Model 6832E shown) SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 9 April 2006...
Propane/gasoline or diesel engine package Scissor guards Lowering warning system Light duty pipe rack Outriggers and outriggers alarm 1500W electrical inverter 60425AA-ANSI * Platform lowering and steering are not proportional. SKYJACK, Page 10 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate safety devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet and body. Any modifications from the original design are strictly forbidden without written permission from SKYJACK Inc. 1.13 Electrocution Hazard This aerial platform is not electrically insulated.
Stay within the ing, only grades up to the rated boundaries of the guardrails. maximum listed in Table 2-1 permissible. • DO NOT raise the aerial platform in windy or gusty conditions. SKYJACK, Page 12 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
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• DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the aerial plat- form. Do make sure the load is evenly distributed on the platform. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 13 April 2006...
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• DO NOT place materials on the guardrails or ma- or disabled. terials that exceed the confines of the guardrails unless approved by Skyjack. Failure to avoid these hazards could result in death or serious injury. Warning Jobsite Inspection Entering and exiting the aerial platform should only be done using the three points of contact system.
A record of annual inspection is kept on a label located on the scissor assembly. Refer to Table 2-3 in this manual. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 15 April 2006...
Note If the tilt alarm sounds and the platform does not, or only partially raises, immediately lower the platform and ensure that the machine is on a firm LEVEL surface. SKYJACK, Page 16 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Access Rod - Located at the left side of the base. Emergency Lowering Valve - Located at the rear of the hydraulic/electric tray. Figure 2-4. Battery Charger SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 17 April 2006...
Lower platform until bottom end of maintenance support contacts the labeled cross bar and scissor assembly are supported by maintenance support. Refer to Section 2.5-4 on how to lower the platform using the base controls. SKYJACK, Page 18 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Emergency Stop Button - When depressed, this red “mushroom-head” push-button switch disconnects power to the control circuit. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 19 April 2006...
The guardrail system must be upright and all pins must be locked in place. Death or serious injury could result if the guardrail system is not upright or properly locked. SKYJACK, Page 20 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
15 Amp Circuit Breaker - In the event of a power overload or circuit grounding, the circuit breaker will pop out. Push the breaker back in to reset. GFCI Outlet - During inverter operation, this outlet provides AC power. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 21 April 2006...
Connect the AC battery charger cord to the proper AC voltage source and charge the batteries. Refer Section 2.9-2 for battery charging procedures. When charger cycle is complete, disconnect battery charger AC cord. Close the battery tray. SKYJACK, Page 22 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
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Raise the platform to the maximum extension height. Warning Be aware of overhead obstructions or other possible hazards around the machine when lifting. Fully lower the platform. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 23 April 2006...
Operation of aerial platform while in any of the above states may result in death or serious injury. SKYJACK, Page 24 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Turn the emergency main power disconnect Activate and hold the enable trigger switch by switch to “ON” position. squeezing it towards the proportional controller. On the base controls, press and hold the enable switch. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 25 April 2006...
Release the enable trigger switch. Warning To protect against unintended movement of the aerial platform, push in the emergency stop button after you have arrived at your desired location or elevation. SKYJACK, Page 26 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Select “DRIVE” position with LIFT/OFF/DRIVE select toggle switch. Press the rocker on top of the controller handle in the direction you wish to steer. Figure 2-14.Variable Position Manual Extension Deck SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 27 April 2006...
Drive functions are disabled if the outriggers are in any position other than fully retracted. Check that the platform is fully lowered. (The outrigger controls are not functional when the platform is raised.) SKYJACK, Page 28 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
ALL outriggers are fully when using the ladder to mount/dismount retracted. the platform. Dismount the platform using the ladder. Turn emergency main power disconnect switch to “OFF” position. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 29 April 2006...
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface and must be secured to prevent rolling while the aerial platform is being loaded or unloaded. 2.6-1 Lifting When it is necessary to lift the Skyjack aerial platform the following conditions must be met: • The platform must be fully lowered.
Loading/Unloading Section 2 - Operation Note The aerial platform can be lifted with a forklift from the sides but Skyjack does not recommend this use. Lift with forks in designated pockets as illustrated in Figure 2-17. Forklift Pocket Forklift Pocket Rear of the Aerial Platform Figure 2-17.
Chock or block the wheels to prevent the aerial down an incline towards a winch. platform from rolling. To restore brake and normal functions, rotate handle downwards to ON position and release handle. SKYJACK, Page 32 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
(item 1) at the base of each lift cylinder. Depress and turn counterclockwise. If necessary, use the access rod (item 2) that is located on the base of the machine. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 33 April 2006...
AH rating. senses and adjusts to the AC input voltage range. Warning Use original or equivalent to the original parts and components for the aerial platform. SKYJACK, Page 34 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
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Charger 18 hour timer has timed out due to battery six seconds. The charger will start even with severely problem. discharged batteries (down to 1V terminal voltage). Once charging starts, the LEDs indicate the charging progress. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 35 April 2006...
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Connect battery charger DC plug into the battery plug at the rear of the base. Charge batteries. Refer to Section 2.9-2 battery charging operation. When charge cycle is completed, disconnect charger plug from battery tray. SKYJACK, Page 36 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Pressure (Max) 60346AF-ANSI Weight with standard 3’ extension platform. (Refer to nameplate for machines with 5’ extension platform, CE models and other options.) Fill Hardness: 55 Durometer Refer to Serial Nameplate SKYJACK, Page 38 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
As described earlier in this section, this decal is located on the scissor assembly. It must be completed after an annual inspection has been completed. Do not use the aerial platform if an inspection has not been recorded in the last 13 months. SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 39 April 2006...
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NOTE: The LCP or OUP that an individual surface can withstand varies from structure to structure and is generally determined by the engineer or architect for that particular structure. SKYJACK, Page 40 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Intermixing tires of different types or using tires of types other than those originally supplied with this equipment can adversely affect stability. Therefore, replace tires only with the exact original Skyjack- approved type. Failure to operate with matched approved tires in good condition may result in death or serious injury.
Use only original replacement parts. Parts such as batteries, chargers, wheels, railings, etc. with weight and dimensions different from original parts will affect the stability of the aerial platform and must not be used without the manufacturer’s consent. SKYJACK, Page 42 SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS April 2006...
Ensure there is no metal to metal contact with slider, slider side or running surface. Check for free movement of surface. Also check for free movement of the slider pin through the slider and pad. 60028AG-68E SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 43 April 2006...
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LABEL, Power Reset LABEL, 24V LABEL, 48V LABEL, Emergency Lowering LABEL, Warning Replacement Parts LABEL, Push To Down LABEL, Hydraulic System LABEL, Danger! Hand/foot pinch LABEL, Do Not Alter 10820AB SJIII Series E - CONVENTIONALS SKYJACK, Page 47 April 2006...
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