Power Towers EcoLift Operating And Maintenance Manual

Power Towers EcoLift Operating And Maintenance Manual

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  • Page 1 Non-Powered, Powered Access Non-Powered, Powered Access Operating and Maintenance Manual www.powertowers.com...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction The Ecolift / Ecolift 2.2 (referred to as “the machine” in this manual) is a simple, safe and efficient alternative to step-ladders, platform/podium Operating Specifications steps and small scaffold towers. It does not require batteries (or charging) Working Envelope Diagram or connection to an electricity supply.
  • Page 3 OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS 4.2m Working Dimensions Maximum working height: 4.20 m Maximum platform height: 2.20 m Platform dimensions: 850 mm (L) x 644 mm (W) Working footprint: 1280 mm x 740 mm 3.0m Safe working load: 150 kg (1 person + tools) Maximum manual force: 200 N Maximum gradient for operation: 0 degrees...
  • Page 4: Do's And Don'ts

    DO’S and DON’TS DO’S DON’TS 1. Read, understand and adhere to the instructions on the machine 1. Never exceed the safe working load 150kg (1 person plus tools). and in the Instruction Guide or Operating Manual. 2. Never use the machine as a goods lift or crane. 2.
  • Page 5: Primary Components

    PRIMARY COMPONENTS PRIMARY COMPONENT LOCATIONS Tool Tray Flywheel Handle Flywheel Gates Platform Tray Emergency Lowering Tool Spirit Level Swivel Castor Auto-Lok Braked Wheel...
  • Page 6: Operating Procedures (Incl. Emergency Operation)

    OPERATING PROCEDURES OPERATING PROCEDURES It is the owners and/or the users responsibility to ensure that the machine is maintained and operated in accordance with the operation and maintenance procedures contained within this manual. It is essential to be familiar with the correct operating procedures. The operator must have adequate training for this type of platform.
  • Page 7 OPERATING PROCEDURES PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1. Visually inspect the machine for any signs of damage to handrails, platform tray, chassis and mast lifting structure including mast fixing bolts. 2. Check castors and wheels rotate freely and are undamaged. 3. Check castor axle bolts (Pic 1) and wheel split pins (Pic...
  • Page 8 OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY LOWERING OPERATION Never attempt to recover the machine/operator if there is any possibility the machine is contacting any live wiring/cabling and is therefore potentially ‘live’ . Never operate the emergency lowering without a person in the platform otherwise serious injury may result. The Emergency Lowering Procedure is for lowering the platform from height with an incapacitated operator in the platform and for no other purpose.
  • Page 9: Maintenance Procedures

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Please note that whilst the machine is extremely simple to that connect the machine to the ground; if they are damaged then maintain, all work must be carried out by a competent person. operating the machine could be dangerous and may result in serious injury.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES SIX MONTHLY CHECKS - LOLER Minor scuffing and wear of the belt surfaces, and visible steel 1. In order to inspect the internal mechanisms of the machine the braided wires, is acceptable. However, there must be no signs of following covers must be removed;...
  • Page 11 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES...
  • Page 12 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES 6. Ensure platform entrance gates open and close freely and that When replacing components for any reason, only use OEM they self-close when released. Check pivots and springs for signs specification parts, either supplied from the manufacturer or of fatigue and damage.
  • Page 13 Power Towers Limited strongly recommends replacing any castor fixing bolt. THE CASTOR AND FIXING BOLT MUST BE REPLACED.
  • Page 14: Castor Safety And Maintenance

    CASTOR SAFETY & MAINTENANCE It may be thought feasible to repair the castor in a number of these Important. instances, but serious structural damage will have occurred to the head These instructions apply to all machines FROM bearing and castor assembly as well as possibly damage to the main serial no.
  • Page 15: Maintenance Frequency Summary

    MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY SUMMARY MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY SUMMARY The table below summarises the frequency of checks that must be carried out on the machine, as detailed on pages 9 to 14. MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY TABLE Item Daily Monthly 6 Monthly (LOLER) Wheels & Castors Guardrails Gates Spirit Level...
  • Page 16: Transportation, Loading, Towing, Manoeuvring And Storage

    TRANSPORTATION, LOADING, TOWING, MANOEUVRING AND STORAGE TRANSPORT INSTRUCTIONS Use at least two straps, with one strap over the chassis, around the mast section and out to the rear of the machine. The other strap It is the responsibility of the transport driver to ensure the machine is should be fed through the front of the chassis and the straps taken safely secured to the transport vehicle.
  • Page 17 TRANSPORTATION, LOADING, TOWING, MANOEUVRING AND STORAGE Ensure the platform is fully lowered to the transport position and HOW TO MANOEUVRE wheel onto the tail lift bed. Once correctly positioned on the bed, lock the swivel castor brakes. STORAGE Raise the tail lift to the vehicle bed height. Unlock the castors and manoeuvre to the desired location on the vehicle and tie down as described above.
  • Page 18: Key Spare Parts

    Emergency Lowering Tool ECL-M-703 Platform Tray ECL-M-704 Decal Set 1 ECL-M-800 Decal Set 2 (Ecolift) ECL-M-802 Decal Set 2 (Ecolift 2.2) ECL-M-802-2 CASTOR CHANGES: (PIC A) BEFORE SERIAL NO. 8872815H (also including 9522915H, 9532915H, Non-Powered, Powered Access 9542915H, 9552915H, 10093115H) (PIC B) FROM SERIAL NO.
  • Page 19: Warranty Terms

    WARRANTY TERMS WARRANTY IMPORTANT Your Ecolift / Ecolift 2.2 or Ecolift WR / Ecolift 2.2 WR (The Machine) is Warranty may, at the sole discretion of the Manufacturer, be voided if covered by an 18 month parts/components warranty. the scheduled service/inspections are not carried out in accordance with this manual.
  • Page 20: Decal Placement

    DECAL PLACEMENT...
  • Page 21 DECAL PLACEMENT Picture Description Decal Location 15kg Maximum load Inside tool tray, front face Do not tie down over guardrails, x 4 Each side of cage near gates, upper and middle guardrails 234kg Maximum wheel load, x 4 Left and right hand side of chassis, 2 each side, next to wheels Note: For Wind Rated machine, use 245kg Maximum wheel load (decals are on same sheet) Fork lift point, x 2 Left and right hand side of chassis, between forklift openings...
  • Page 22 DECAL PLACEMENT Picture Description Decal Location Keep mast surfaces clean... Middle of mast, external face Specification plate Bottom of mast, external face Hand trap point Rear of chassis, next to brush strip Emergency lowering procedure Chassis cover, left hand side of mast Never release these bolts..., x 2 Both sides of mast, below tool tray...
  • Page 23: Wind Rated Machine

    APPENDIX ‘A’ - OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS FOR ECOLIFT WR / ECOLIFT 2.2 WR OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS FOR WIND RATED MACHINE Working Dimensions Maximum working height: 4.20 m Maximum platform height: 2.20 m Platform dimensions: 850 mm (L) x 644 mm (W) Working footprint:...
  • Page 24 APPENDIX ‘B’ - OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECOLIFT WR / ECOLIFT 2.2 WR OPERATING PROCEDURES NORMAL OPERATION It is the owners and/or users responsibility to ensure that the 1. The WR machine must only be used on hard surfaces not sloping Ecolift WR / Ecolift 2.2 WR (referred to as “the WR machine”...
  • Page 25 APPENDIX ‘B’ - OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECOLIFT WR / ECOLIFT 2.2 WR DO’S DON’TS 1. Read, understand and adhere to the instructions on the 1. Never exceed the safe working load 150kg (1 person plus tools). WR machine and in the Instruction Guide or Operating Manual.
  • Page 26 APPENDIX ‘C’ - ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR ECOLIFT WR / ECOLIFT 2.2 WR APPENDIX ‘D’ - ATEX CERTIFICATION WHEELS AND CASTORS MACHINES WITH ATEX CERTIFICATION It is absolutely essential that the wheels and castors are maintained in The Ecolift / Ecolift 2.2 and Ecolift WR / Ecolift 2.2 WR good condition at all times, for two reasons: can be specified as ATEX approved, for zones 1 and 21.
  • Page 27 TEST RESULTS & NOTES Description Work Carried out Date ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS Description Work Carried out Date...
  • Page 28 ECO-OP | UK | 06:17 100% British designed www.powertowers.com and manufactured.

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