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Battery posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead and lead components, chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. S1930 – 0361266...
Level sensor with drive/lift interlock Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part number Hour meter from the front cover to assure that the correct manual Manual lowering valve will be supplied.
The aerial platform has built-in safety features and has Every person who maintains, inspects, tests, or repairs been factory tested for compliance with Snorkel specifi- the aerial platform must be qualified to do so. Following cations and industry standards. However, any person- the daily prestart inspection in this Operator’s Manual...
250 lb (113 kg) Below 10°F (-13°C) Mobil DTE-11M (ISO VG15) Maximum number of occupants 2 people AC outlet 120 V, 17.4 amp Ambient Air Temperature Operating Range Fahrenheit 0°F to 110°F Celsius -18°C to 43°C 2 - 2 S1930 – 0361266...
Minimum Safe Approach Distance Table 1—Minimum Safe Approach Distance Minimum safe approach distances to energized power lines and their associated parts must be observed while operating the aerial platform. Figure 3—Minimum Safe Approach Distance S1930 – 0361266 3 - 1...
General Specifications chart for the maximum wheel load, maximum floor pressure, and drive/lift level sensor interlock information. Raise the platform only when the aerial platform is on level ground. 3 - 2 S1930 – 0361266...
In case of injury by escap- prior written consent from Snorkel. ing hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention at once. Do not operate the aerial platform from trucks, trailers,...
This greatly reduces the likelihood of the aerial platform tipping over. The pothole protection system is for added protection and does not justify operating near drop-offs or holes. S1930 – 0361266 4 - 1...
Stand clear while raising and lowering the platform. Be careful when lowering the platform. Keep hands and fingers away from the scissors structures components. Figure 4.5—Safety Prop 4 - 2 S1930 – 0361266...
Flashing Light Figure 4.7—Electrical Power Outlet Figure 4.9—Flashing Light The light flashes at about one flash per second when the machine is set up for operation from the upper con- trols. S1930 – 0361266 4 - 3...
Chapter 5. Gauges The aerial platform is equipped with several gauges to monitor the condition of the machine before and during operation. Ammeter Hour Meter The hour meter is located on the lower control panel (re- fer to Figure 5.1). It measures the accumulated aerial platform operating time.
Replace the or flame. battery caps. ACAUTION The batteries can be overcharged and/or damaged if the charger fails to shut off automatically. Do not leave the battery charger on for more than two days. S1930 – 0361266 6 - 1...
Component damage can re- sult if the cause of the malfunction is not corrected. Do not operate the aerial platform if the circuit breaker trips repeatedly. Push the button to reset the circuit breaker. S1930 – 0361266 7 - 1...
Press the button to sound the horn. Battery Condition Indicator The optional battery condition indicator gauge is on the top of the upper control box. It indicates the level of available battery power to operate the aerial platform. 7 - 2 S1930 – 0361266...
2. Plug the charger into a source of power. combine explosively. Death or serious injury can re- sult from a chemical explosion. Do not smoke or permit open flames or sparks when checking the batteries. S1930 – 0361266 8 - 1...
Inspect the tubes for dents or other damage that may restrict fluid flow. Make sure all hoses and tubes are held firmly in their support brackets. S1930 – 0361266 8 - 3...
Raise the platform and then lower it to ensure that the each control from the lower control station (refer to Fig- alarm sounds to warn personnel in the area that the ure 8.11). platform is lowering. 8 - 4 S1930 – 0361266...
4. Pull the level sensor to the side as far as possible while raising the platform. The platform should stop raising and the alarm should sound at less than 7′ (2 m) of platform elevation. S1930 – 0361266 8 - 5...
Raise the platform from the lower controls to visually in- spect the slide blocks underneath the front of the plat- form (refer to Figure 8.18). Slide Block Flashing Light Figure 8.16—Flashing Light Figure 8.18—Platform Slide Blocks 8 - 6 S1930 – 0361266...
From the upper controls, test the interlock by moving the joystick without engaging the interlock switch. If move- ment occurs the interlock is not functioning properly. Do not operate the machine until the problem is corrected. S1930 – 0361266 8 - 7...
2. Plug an electrical tool into the outlet and verify the power is off. If the power was off, push the reset button to restore power. If the power was on, repair or replace the receptacle. 8 - 8 S1930 – 0361266...
Replace any missing or illegible placards or decals be- fore operating the aerial platform. Placard and decal kits are available from Snorkel dealers. The safety related placards and decals are illustrated on the following pages.
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Death or serious injury might result from having body parts sheared or crushed as the platform Front descends. Keep away from closing scissor arms and keep out from under the platform as the platform comes down. 300700 300700 8 - 10 S1930 – 0361266...
1. Perform a prestart inspection as described in Chapter 8. 2. Close and latch the battery and hydraulic compo- nent trays. Emergency Stop Button 3. Place the battery disconnect switch in the on posi- tion. Figure 9.2—Upper Controls S1930 – 0361266 9 - 1...
Drive speed ranges are interlocked through a limit switch that senses scissors arm position. When the plat- form is elevated below approximately seven feet, the ae- rial platform may be driven within the full range of drive 9 - 2 S1930 – 0361266...
The tray on the right side of the chassis contains the lower controls, the hydraulic directional control valve, the pump, free-wheeling valve, and the hydraulic fluid filter. The tray on the left side contains the four batteries and the battery charger. S1930 – 0361266 9 - 3...
(refer to Figure 9.7). Power-Input Connector Figure 9.7—Power-Input Connector To use the outlet, plug a source of power into the power-input connector. Unplug the source of power be- fore moving the aerial platform. 9 - 4 S1930 – 0361266...
3. Insert the forklift forks into the pockets (refer to Figure pins from the wheel lugs releasing the brakes. Re- 10.1) or at the designated points under the pothole move the wrench. protector skids to lift the machine. S1930 – 0361266 10 - 1...
8. Use the winch to position the aerial platform on the transport vehicle. 9. Close the free-wheeling valve. 10. Use a wrench to manually reset the parking brakes. 10 - 2 S1930 – 0361266...
There is no effective way of putting a corner protec- platform to the transport vehicle using the front and tor in the hole of the lug. rear tie-down lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-down and hauling is the responsibility of the car- rier. S1930 – 0361266 10 - 3...
Restrain the aerial platform 8. Verify that the drive system and brakes operate before disengaging the brakes and opening the properly. free-wheeling valve. S1930 – 0361266 11 - 1...
Stow the machine and do not operate until repairs are made. Platform will not lower. Safety prop in place. Stow the safety prop. Platform will not extend. Latch pin still in place. Remove latch pin before extending the platform. S1930 – 0361266 12 - 1...
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Hydraulic system component failure. Stow the machine and do not operate until repairs are made. Severe hydraulic leak. Failure of hose, tube, fitting, seal, etc. Stow the machine and do not operate until repairs are made. 12 - 2 S1930 – 0361266...
Although federal regulations, OSHA, ANSI, and Snorkel do not require the use of fall protection beyond the platform personal fall arrest system—a fall protection system that is...
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10-1 securing, 10-3 user responsibility, 10-1 warranty winching, 10-1 see inside back cover turntable rotation, 2-2 wheel lug nuts, 8-4 wheelbase, 2-2 windy or gusty conditions, 3-3 work place inspection and practices, 3-2 S1930 – 0361266...
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Dealer rental fleet, whichever comes first. Any part or parts which, upon examination by the Snorkel Service Department, are found to be defective, will be replaced or repaired, at the sole discretion of Snorkel, through its local Authorized Dealer at no charge.