Blocking Elevating Assembly; Brace Installation; Brace Removal; Battery Maintenance - Upright SL20 Series Service & Parts Manual

Maintenance - 3.5 - Blocking Elevating Assembly
3.5 B
LOCKING
W A R N I N G
!
Never perform service on the work platform in the elevating assembly area while
platform is elevated without first blocking the elevating assembly.
DO NOT stand in elevating assembly area while deploying or storing brace.
DO NOT block elevating assembly with a load in the platform.
DO NOT block elevating assembly with a load in the platform.
3.6 B M
ATTERY
W A R N I N G
!
Hazard of explosive gas mixture. Keep sparks, flame, and smoking material away from
battery.
Always wear safety glasses when working with batteries.
Battery fluid is highly corrosive. Thoroughly rinse away any spilled fluid with clean water.
Always replace batteries with UpRight batteries or manufacturer approved replacements
weighing 28 kg (62 lbs.) each.
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E A
LEVATING SSEMBLY
Figure 3-5: Blocking The Elevating
B I
RACE NSTALLATION
1. Park the work platform on firm,
level ground.
2. Position chassis lift switch to
LIFT and elevate platform
approximately two feet.
3. Place 10 cm x 10 cm (4 inch x
4 inch) wood block as shown in
Figure 3-5.
4. Push chassis lift switch to
LOWER position and gradually
lower platform until boom is
supported by the wood block.
B R
RACE EMOVAL
1. Push chassis lift switch to LIFT position and gradually raise platform until wood block can be
removed.
2. Remove wood block.
3. Push chassis lift switch to LOWER position and completely lower platform.
4. Close control module cover
AINTENANCE
Electrical energy for the motor is supplied by four 6-volt batteries wired in series for 24 volts DC.
Proper care and maintenance of the batteries and motor will ensure maximum performance from
the work platform.
B I
ATTERY NSPECTION AND
Check battery fluid level daily, especially if work platform is being used in a warm, dry climate. If
required add distilled water only. Use of tap water with high mineral content will shorten battery
life.
Assembly
C
LEANING
Wood
Block
SL20