Guardrail Folding Procedure; To Fold The Guardrail System Down - Skyjack SJIII 3219 Operating Manual

Guardrail Folding Procedure

3.9 Guardrail Folding Procedure
When folded down, the folding guardrail system reduces
the height of the retracted aerial platform for transporting
only.
WARNING
Any lowered guardrail will create a fall
hazard. Remain away from the side of
the platform while raising or lowering the
guardrails to avoid falling.
Entranc Side Extension Top Rail
e
Right Side
Figure 3-13a. Folding Guardrail System
1. Guardrail Locking Pin with Lanyard - This pin is
used to lock the guardrail in place.
WARNING
The scissor assembly must be fully
lowered before raising or lowering the
guardrails.
WARNING
Before operating this aerial platform,
check the guardrail system for loose
or missing locking pins. 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.
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To fold the guardrail system down:

1. Ensure aerial platform is on level ground.
2. Ensure extension platform is fully retracted.
3. Ensure Emergency Stop button is depressed.
4. Turn main power disconnect switch to "
position.
1
5. Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
Left
6. Close the gate.
Side
7. Remove the platform control console and lay it
down on the platform.
Any lowered guardrail will create a fall
hazard. Use caution when exiting or
Extension
entering the platform when the guardrails
Side
8. Remove left and right side pins A and B (if
equipped).
Ensure pin C is in place and secured to
Section 3 - Operation
WARNING
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
WARNING
are lowered.
(Refer to Figure 3-13b):
Extension Top
Rail
Pin C
Pin B (If Equipped)
Figure 3-13b. Extension Top Rail Pins
WARNING
the Extension Top Rail.
" off
Pin A
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