Transporting The Machine; Preparing For Transportation; Transporting; Lifting With A Forklift - Snorkel S3215E Operator's Manual

Transporting the Machine

clearance around the machine before moving the
chassis or platform. Allow sufficient room and time
to stop movement to avoid contact with structures
or other hazards.
Maintain at least 1 m (39.37") between yourself and the
aerial platform when operating either the removable up-
per controls or the side drive pendant from the ground
outside of the platform.
Transporting the Machine

Preparing for Transportation

Use the following procedure to prepare the aerial platform
for transportation.
1. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
2. Close and latch the battery trays and cowling doors.

Transporting

The aerial platform may be moved on a transport vehicle.
Depending on the particular situation, the aerial platform
may be lifted with a forklift, driven, winched, or hoisted
onto a vehicle such as a truck or trailer. Lifting with a
forklift is the preferred method.
The equipment used to load, unload, and transport the
aerial platform must have adequate capacity. The empty
vehicle weight is listed in "Specifications" on pages 22 to
27 and is stamped on the serial number placard.
The user assumes all responsibility for:
• Choosing the proper method of transportation.
• Choosing the proper selection and use of transporta-
tion and tie-down devices.
• Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
• Making sure all manufacturer's instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer,
the DOT, and/or any other state or federal law are
followed.

Lifting With a Forklift

Use the following procedure to lift the aerial platform with
a forklift.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
3. If lifting from the rear of the machine, insert the forklift
forks into the pockets.
Caution
Lifting the aerial platform with the forklift forks posi-
tioned improperly can produce enough force to dam-
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age machine components. When lifting the machine
from the side, place the forklift forks directly under
the designated lift points.
4. If lifting from either side of the machine, place the
forklift forks directly under the tray hinges and beneath
the pothole protector skid.
5. Do not raise the aerial platform higher than necessary
to transport it. Drive the forklift slowly and carefully
when transporting the aerial platform.

Winching

Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on
ramps that exceed the gradeability specification for the
machine. Refer to "Specifications" pages 22 to 27. A winch
may also be used when poor traction, uneven surfaces,
or stepped ramp transition make driving hazardous.
Use the following procedure to winch the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Position the transport vehicle so the aerial platform
will not roll forward after it is loaded.
2. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
3. Drive the machine to the foot of the loading ramp
with the front wheels nearest the ramp. Make sure
the machine is centered with the ramps and that the
steering wheels are straight.
4. Properly stow the aerial platform.
Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the brakes
are released. Death or serious injury can result.
Re-enable the brakes before operating the aerial
platform.
5. Chock the wheels to prevent uncontrolled motion of
the aerial platform.
Valves with Brake Release Valve on Side of Valve
1. Unlatch and swing out the control valve tray on the
right side of the machine. The brake release valve
and free-wheeling valve are located on the side of
the hydraulic manifold. The brake release pump is
on the top of the valve (refer to Figure 5).
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