Raising And Lowering; Lowering Interrupt; Overload Protection; Extending - Snorkel S3215E Operator's Manual

result in such accidents. Do not elevate the platform
with the fold down rails lowered. Use extreme care
when moving the aerial platform while the fold down
rails are lowered.
Be sure the fold down guardrails are up and the hardware
is securely tightened, anytime the machine is not being
transported.

Raising and Lowering

The raise speed is proportional to the joystick position.
The farther the joystick is moved, the faster the platform
raises. There is only one lowering speed.
1. Place the drive/lift selector switch (refer to Figure 3)
in the lift position.
2. Squeeze and hold the interlock switch against the
joystick.
To raise the platform, slowly pull the joystick
y
backward, until the desired height is reached.
To lower the platform, push the joystick forward.
y

Lowering Interrupt

When the platform is lowered to about 1.8 m (6') lower-
ing stops, the flashing light is constant on and the alarm
sounds in fast short beeps. The platform will not lower for
five seconds regardless of the joystick position.
Center the control in neutral to reset the lowering function,
then continue to lower the platform.
When the platform is below 1.8 m (6') and the control is
moved to lower the platform, there is a 1.5 second delay
before movement begins.

Overload Protection

When the load in the platform is near or at rated capac-
ity, an alarm will sound and the red light on the lower
controls will flash.
The alarm and light warn the operator that the platform
is close to becoming overloaded. All functions remain
fully operational.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Do not exceed the capacity values indicated
on the platform rating placard.
If the platform is overloaded, when it is elevated just past
1.8 m (6'), a control module will stop the lift and drive func-
tions and the alarm will slowly beep and the warning light
will be on. The platform can still be lowered to remove the
excess load using the upper controls or the emergency
lowering system only.
If the platform is elevated just past 1.8 m (6') and material
is added to the platform overloading it, a control module
will stop the lift, drive and lower functions. The alarm will
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slowly beep and the warning light will be on. In this case,
remove the load in excess of rated capacity to return to
normal operation.
If the emergency lowering lever/handle is activated
when the platform is overloaded, the lower controls will
not operate and the LCD will display "Function Locked
Emergency Lowering Detected." In this case, remove
the load in excess of rated capacity and enter the pass
code on the LCD keypad to return to normal operation.

Extending

The platform can be extended and securely locked into
position.
Use the following procedure to extend the platform:
1. Enter the platform and close the gate.
Caution
The extension deck is free to move when the exten-
sion handle locks are disengaged. Personal injury may
result from accidentally extending or retracting the
deck. Make certain both extension handle locks are
fully engaged when the deck is extended in the work-
ing position and when it is stowed. Do not attempt to
extend or retract the platform unless the aerial platform
is on a level surface.
2. While facing the front of the platform, grasp the
platform extension handles, raise them and push
the extension deck forward to extend the deck. Fully
lower the handles at the mid or front position and
ensure they are locked in their lowered position.
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the
platform extension deck is locked in position.
Use the following procedure to retract the platform:
1. Enter the platform and close the gate.
Caution
The extension deck is free to move when the exten-
sion handle locks are disengaged. Personal injury may
result from accidentally extending or retracting the
deck. Make certain both extension handle locks are
fully engaged when the deck is extended in the work-
ing position and when it is stowed. Do not attempt to
extend or retract the platform unless the aerial platform
is on a level surface.
2. While facing the front of the platform, grasp the
platform extension handles, raise them and pull the
extension deck backward to retract the deck. Fully
lower the handles at the stowed position and ensure
they are locked in the lowered position.
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the
platform extension deck is locked in position.
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