SECTION 3 – MACHINE CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Platform Manual Descent Valves
The platform manual descent valves are used in the event of
total power failure to lower the platform using gravity.
1. Push on the remote push bar (1) to lower the mast.
Release the bar when the platform is lowered to the
desired level.
2. To lower the jib once the mast is fully retracted, push in
the manual descent valve, override button (2). Release
the button when the platform is lowered to the desired
level.
KEEP BODY, HANDS AND ARMS OUT OF THE PATH OF THE MAST, THE
JIB AND THE PLATFORM WHILE LOWERING.
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Mast Manual Descent Valve
- The mast manual descent valve remote push bar (1) (red) is
located behind the access door to the pump/motor assembly.
Figure 3-3. Mast Manual Descent Valve
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