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- Page 1 Heightrider Operating & Safety Instructions MODEL HR15 (SP45) & HR17 (SP50) (2x4 & 4x4) SERIES Manufactured by: Niftylift Limited Fingle Drive Stonebridge Milton Keynes MK13 0ER England www.niftylift.com e-mail: info@niftylift.com Tel: +44 (0)1908 223456 Fax: +44 (0)1908 312733...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions Table of Contents INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE Foreword Severity of Hazards Scope Introducing the “Height Rider” Self Propelled (SP) Series General Specification Identification SAFETY Mandatory Precautions Environmental Limitations Noise & Vibration PREPARATION AND INSPECTION Unpacking Preparation for Use Pre-Operational Safety Check Schedules... -
Page 4: Introduction And General Information Page
This manual should be READ and fully UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is made to operate the machine! Niftylift has no direct control over the machine’s application and use, therefore conformance with good safety practices is the responsibility of the user and his operating personnel. -
Page 5: Scope
These operating instructions contain all the necessary information required to allow the safe operation of any Niftylift Height Rider 15 or 17, 2x4 or 4x4 (SP45 or SP50 in the USA), with a diesel (D) engine. For further technical information, circuit diagrams and specific instructions for all maintenance which may need to be carried out by specialist trained personnel, see the associated Workshop and Parts manual for your model of Niftylift Height Rider. -
Page 6: General Specification
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions GENERAL SPECIFICATION FEATURE HR15 (2x4) HR15 (4x4) HR17 (2x4) HR17 (4x4) MAXIMUM HEIGHT - WORKING 15.75m 17.33m 51ft 8in 56ft 10in MAXIMUM HEIGHT - PLATFORM 13.75m 15.33m 45ft 1in 50ft 3in MAXIMUM OUTREACH 9.6m 31ft 6in MAXIMUM HEIGHT –... -
Page 7: Identification
ELEC. CCT D ISSUE HYD. CCT D ISSUE P10805 This manufacturer’s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA – 11/06... -
Page 8: Identification
ELEC. CCT D ISSUE HYD. CCT D ISSUE P11497 This manufacturer’s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA – 11/06... -
Page 9: Safety
2.1.7 Before the Niftylift is used and during use the user shall check the area in which it is to be used for possible hazards such as, but not limited to, uneven ground drop-offs, holes, bumps, obstructions, debris, floor and overhead obstructions, high voltage conductors, wind and weather, unauthorised persons and any other possibly hazardous conditions. - Page 10 (e.g. Notice boards etc.) 2.1.16 The Niftylift shall not be operated from a position on trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or similar equipment unless the application is approved in writing by Niftylift Ltd in Great Britain.
- Page 11 Any problems or malfunctions that affect the safety of operation shall be repaired prior to continued use. 2.1.27 The boom and platform of the Niftylift shall not be used to jack the wheels off the ground. 2.1.28 The Niftylift shall not be used as a crane.
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Page 12: Environmental Limitations
All standard Niftylift machines are rated for a wind speed of 12.5 m/s, which equates to 45kph / 28mph or force 6 on the Beaufort scale. No attempt should be made to operate a Niftylift in wind strengths above this limit and if the operator has any doubts over the wind speed he / she should cease operation immediately until it can be established that the wind speed has fallen to a safe level. -
Page 13: Preparation And Inspection
***Carry out the Pre-operational Report before placing machine in service. PREPARATION FOR USE Whilst every effort has been made at the Niftylift factory to ensure your machine arrives in a safe and operable condition it is necessary to carry out a systematic inspection prior to putting the aerial platform into service. -
Page 14: Pre-Operational Safety Check Schedules
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK SCHEDULES Before use each day and at the beginning of each shift the aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and functional test including, but not limited to, the following: 3.3.1 DAILY SAFETY CHECKS Check that all labels (decals) are in place and legible. - Page 15 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 3.3.3 MONTHLY SAFETY CHECKS Check the engine oil level (if applicable). Check the wheel nuts (torque 110ft lbs / 150Nm). Check that the bolts holding the wheel motors to the chassis are secure. Check that the slew worm is secured and correctly in mesh. Clean and re-grease. Inspect brakes for operation and wear.
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Page 16: Placard, Decals And Installation
P14018 Component Stability P19708 Raise Flyboom Warning P19442 Cage Button Box P14015 Daily Safety Check List P14908 Point loading HR15 - 34.1kN P14973 HR17 – 34.7 kN P15215 Diesel Only P14414 Oil Level Indicator P14676 Base Button Box HR15 P14019... - Page 17 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions Cage Overload Warning P18848 Soft Stop Warning (HR15 2x4) P17460 English/USA – 11/06...
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Page 18: Placard, Decals And Installation
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 3.4a PLACARD, DECALS & INSTALLATION (USA) ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER “Niftylift.com” P14390 Harness Point P14883 Head Protection P14921 Danger HR & TM’s P18672 “If E-Stop Disabled P14864 Hydraulic Oil P14415 SWL 225kg P17328 Cage Gate Warning P18335 “If Tilt Alarm Sounds”... - Page 19 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions Emergency Hand Pump P19725 Cage Overload Warning P18848 English/USA – 11/06...
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Page 20: Torque Requirements
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions TORQUE REQUIREMENTS SCREW QUALITY/SIZE Tightening torque in ft lbs (Nm) Grade 10.9 (10) (14) (25) (35) M 10 (49) (69) M 12 (86) (120) M 14 (135) (190) M 16 (210) (295) M 18 (290) (405) WHEEL NUTS... -
Page 21: Operation
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions Operation CONTROL CIRCUIT COMPONENTS 4.1.1 MAIN CONTROL BOARD: - Situated under the left-hand superstructure cover, the encapsulated control board comprises a PCB (printed circuit board) design which incorporates all of the relays to control the machine operation. - Page 22 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.8 BATTERY MANAGEMENT (ELECTRIC/BI-ENERGY ONLY): - Battery condition is permanently monitored by the control circuit, such that when available power has decreased to 80% of full charge, the battery status circuit begins to "chop" the power to the hydraulic power packs. This function causes the drive system to alternately stop &...
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Page 23: Ground Control Operation
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions GROUND CONTROL OPERATION 4.2.1 CONTROL FUNCTIONS (Base Button Box) P14019/001 1 Emergency Stop Push to Stop machine Turn clockwise to Release 2 Base/Platform Selector Clockwise for Base Anti-Clockwise for Booms 3 Diesel Glow/Start Selector Turn Clockwise –... - Page 24 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.2.2 OPERATION ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING. ALL MODELS Ensure all red emergency stops are out. Turn Base/Platform selector at ground control station to Ground (Clockwise). DIESEL ENGINE COLD ENGINE: - turn the Diesel Glow/Start selector to the Glow position (anti-clockwise). This engages the glow plug pre-heat system.
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Page 25: Platform Control Operation
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATION 4.3.1 CONTROL FUNCTIONS (Cage Button Box) P14015/004 1 Emergency Stop Push to Stop machine Turn clockwise to Release 2 Horn Push to sound 3 Battery Charge indicator 4 Cage Overload Indicator 5 Diesel Glow Push to Glow Engine 6 Drive Speed Selector... - Page 26 Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.2 OPERATION NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL PETROL (GASOLINE), LIQUID PROPANE OR DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE. BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HAS READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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Page 27: Driving Controls
RT Drive (Rough Terrain) - gives low speed and high engine revs. N.B. High Drive is only available when the booms are in the stowed position. The HR15 & 17 will default Low Drive speed whenever the booms are elevated. -
Page 28: Cage Weigh System
4.5.1 MECHANICAL VERSION The Niftylift range of machines is available fitted with mechanical cage weigh systems. These are configured to sense a vertical cage overload, which when detected will halt the machine movement. No further use of the platform is then permitted until the overload has been removed. This must be done in a responsible manner and not one in which a greater hazard might be induced. - Page 29 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.5.4 CALIBRATION If a closer examination of the system is required, typically for testing and approval, the safe working load should be placed in the cage, carefully weighing the test load to ensure accuracy. The addition of a 5kg weight, to any of the four corners of the cage, should sound the alarm.
- Page 30 If there is evidence of any deformation in any part of the structure, then the advice of a Niftylift Service technician should be sought. Physical damage to the assembly is liable to render the cage weigh system inactive, or to affect the accuracy of the result. Under no circumstance permit a damaged machine to enter service without performing a thorough inspection and calibration of the weigh assembly.
- Page 31 4.5.7 REPLACEMENT If components are replaced, they must be genuine Niftylift parts. The accuracy and function of the cage weigh system relies on the like-for-like application of the component parts. A switch from a similar manufacturer might reverse the contact arrangement and critically affect the function of the mechanism.
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Page 32: Batteries And Charging
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES MUST BE RECHARGED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA FREE OF FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HAZARDS THAT MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION. HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED DURING THE CHARGING PROCESS. Recharge batteries at the end of every working day or shift. (Note: To recharge batteries fully from flat takes approx. - Page 33 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions Some Niftylifts are fitted with a Battery Management System, which permanently monitors the condition of the batteries. When the batteries become discharged to 80% of their capacity the management system will begin to "shut down" the hydraulic power packs. This causes the drive/boom operating system to alternately stop and start, signalling to the operator that re- charging is necessary.
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Page 34: Transporting, Craneage, Storage And Setting To Work
• Always ensure the truck or trailer you are loading or towing the Niftylift with can carry it legally. • If loading by crane the use of shackles and an adequately rated spreader beam, with four leg slings, is MANDATORY. - Page 35 If the machine is to be lifted by crane, use the designated lifting points and observe the recommendations regarding spreader beams. Individual drawings are available for each machine type, on request. (See list below.) D80461 HR10/12 D80935 HR15N D80936 HR15 4x4 D81301 HR17N D80937 HR17 4x4 D80938 HR21 4.7.3...
- Page 36 Service Department for further advice. Niftylift Limited is not liable for any third party damage caused during transport. Careful attention to correct procedures will prevent many of the small snags that can happen in transit. Re-work is both expensive and time consuming.
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Page 37: Emergency Controls
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions Emergency Controls GENERAL CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY CONTROLS EVERY DAY AND/OR BEFORE EACH SHIFT IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE OPERATOR'S DUTIES The operator and all ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the location and operation of the EMERGENCY CONTROLS. -
Page 38: Boom Controls
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions BOOM CONTROLS On opening the canopy cover, the two hand pump handles are revealed. The black handle with a red handgrip fits the Boom hand pump. Remove the handle and fit this to the appropriate pump. When the handle is actuated, hydraulic flow is generated and will be supplied directly to the ground control valve block. -
Page 39: Towing
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions TOWING To tow the machine it is necessary to bypass the parking brakes. First, ensure that the machine is restrained against running away, i.e. positioned on a flat, level surface or adequately chocked on two or more wheels in both directions. -
Page 40: Incident Notification
CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP When a change of ownership of a Niftylift occurs, it shall be the responsibility of the seller to notify Niftylift direct of the unit, model and serial number and the name and address of the new owner within 60 days. -
Page 41: Inspection/ Service Check List
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions Inspection/Service/Pre-Hire Check list MACHINE SERIAL NO TOWING PASS FAIL Machine secured on trailer Straps correctly positioned and tightened Wheels chocked if necessary AXLES, WHEELS AND BRAKES Wheels are secure, tyre condition acceptable Wheel bearings O.K. Brake linkages and cables secure Brake shoe wear not excessive Machine climbs slope... - Page 42 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions TILT ALARM PASS FAIL Booms raised on slope - drive disabled, siren tone constant Boom operation unaffected Booms lowered - drive restored INTERNAL (POWER PACK) Power pack and all components secure All cables and terminals secure All hose connections secure Hoses not kinked or fouled Charger/control box secure...