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- Page 1 Heightrider Operating & Safety Instructions MODEL HR21 (SP64) HYBRID 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 M50371/01...
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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 EC Declaration of Conformity SAFETY Mandatory Precautions 8-10 Environmental Limitations Noise &... -
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 operating personnel. -
Page 5: Scope
SCOPE These operating instructions contain all the necessary information required to allow the safe operation of any Niftylift Height Rider 21 Hybrid (SP64 Hybrid in the USA), powered by diesel (D) and DC electric (E). 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 HR21 (SP64) HYBRID AWD MAXIMUM HEIGHT - WORKING 20.66m 67ft 9in MAXIMUM HEIGHT - PLATFORM 18.70m 61ft 4in MAXIMUM OUTREACH 12.60m 41ft 4in MAXIMUM HEIGHT – STOWED 2.15m MAXIMUM WIDTH 2.25m 7ft 5in MAXIMUM LENGTH –... - Page 7 Operating & Safety Instructions IDENTIFICATION (UK PLATE) This manufacturer’s plate is attached to the chassis of each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA – 11/09 Original Instructions...
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Page 8: Identification
Operating & Safety Instructions 1.6a IDENTIFICATION (USA PLATE) This manufacturer’s plate is attached to the base of each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA – 11/09 Original Instructions... -
Page 9: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Typical) EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY MANUFACTURER AND NIFTYLIFT LTD PERSON RESPONSIBLE MALCOLM NORTH FOR DOCUMENTATION: ADDRESS: FINGLE DRIVE, MACHINE TYPE: MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM MODEL TYPE: SERIAL NUMBER: NOTIFIED BODY:... -
Page 10: 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 11 Operating & Safety Instructions 2.1.10 Never position any part of the Niftylift within 4.0m, (12ft) of any electrical power line, conductor or similar not exceeding 66kV. (Minimum span 125m) Other distances for increased voltages and different spans are given in NZECP 34:1993.
- Page 12 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 13: 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 14: Test Report
Operating & Safety Instructions TEST REPORT All Niftylift machine models are subjected to a comprehensive ‘type test’ which duplicates all combinations of safe working load (SWL), overload, windage, inertia and pull force to assess the various safe stability criteria. Self propelled machines are also subjected to kerb and braking tests at the SWL to satisfy additional ‘worse case’... -
Page 15: 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 16: 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 17 Change the hydraulic oil filters and suction filter (Inside tank). Check that slew ring bolts are secure (torque 220ft lbs. 300Nm). Check date stamp located on the underside of ‘toughcage’ composite cage floor. Niftylift advises replacement of the floor within 5 years of manufacture.
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Page 18: Placard, Decals And Installation
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLACARD, DECALS & INSTALLATION (UK SPEC) ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER “Niftylift.com” P14390 Harness Point P14883 Head Protection P14921 Danger HR & TM’s P21970 “If E-Stop Disabled P14864 Hydraulic Oil P14415 SWL 225kg P17328 Manual Hand Pump... - Page 19 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions English/USA – 11/09 Original Instructions...
- Page 20 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 3.4a PLACARD, DECALS & INSTALLATION (USA SPEC) ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER “Niftylift.com” P14390 Harness Point P14883 Head Protection P14921 Danger HR & TM’s P21970 “If E-Stop Disabled P14864 Hydraulic Oil P14415 SWL 500 lbs P17328...
- Page 21 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions English/USA – 11/09 Original Instructions...
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Page 22: 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 23: 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 24 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.7 BOOM-SWITCHES: - Mounted on the tele-knuckle and links knuckle, and operated by any of the booms raising and/or the telescopic boom extending, these switches control both the operation of the Tilt Alarm Sensor, and the speed control function. With the booms in the stowed position, the Tilt Alarm Sensor is by-passed, allowing the machine to negotiate slopes in excess of the permissible working angle, without isolating the drive function.
- Page 25 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.11 DIESEL ENGINE: - A Kubota 722 engine described in the maintenance section of the Workshop Manual, driving a swash plate pump with integral relief valve on the main control valve. This arrangement allows two speed operation of all functions. 4.1.12 HOUR METER: - Monitors and displays time of diesel engine usage (Located on base control box).
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Page 26: Ground Control Operation
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions GROUND CONTROL OPERATION 4.2.1 GROUND CONTROL FUNCTIONS P21750/01 1 Emergency Stop Push to Stop machine Turn clockwise to Release 2 Diesel Glow/Start Selector Anti-clockwise for Glow, Clockwise to Start engine 3 Cage Overload Indicator Flashing red 4 Base/Platform Selector Up for Platform, Down for Base, 0 for all power off... - Page 27 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). For Battery powered operation, go to step 7). For Diesel powered operation, go to step 5).
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Page 28: Platform Control Operation
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATION 4.3.1 PLATFORM CONTROL FUNCTIONS P20663/03 1 Digital Gauge See diagram on page 27 Indicates Safety Critical Problem 2 Safety Warning Lamp (Refer to Digital Gauge immediately) 3 Cage overload indicator Constant or Flashing amber (Refer to Section 4.6) 4 Cage overload indicator Constant green (Refer to Section 4.6) 5 On/Off Switch... - Page 29 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL GAUGE Situated on the Cage Control Panel, this gauge provides a warning indication for a range of functions. The red warning lamps on the right hand side indicate a safety critical situation where immediate action is required;...
- Page 30 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.
- Page 31 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.3 SiOPS - LOAD SENSING CONSOLE (If fitted) WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE THE USER MUST BE AWARE OF ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS. This machine incorporates a load sensing cage console that senses if the operator has been pushed or has fallen against the console.
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Page 32: Driving Controls
High Drive (Hare) position. When driving with the booms fully stowed, the Tilt Alarm is bypassed to allow the Niftylift to be driven in areas where the slope exceeds the four-degree working limit. In normal operation the drive is therefore unaffected when driven onto a slope in excess of four degrees, until the booms are raised, whereupon the drive would be disabled and the tilt alarm sounds continuously. - Page 33 Operating & Safety Instructions ALL NIFTYLIFTS ARE FITTED WITH A TILT ALARM - PRE-SET IN THE FACTORY. ONCE ENERGISED THE NIFTYLIFT WILL LOSE ALL POWER TO DRIVE FUNCTIONS AND A LOUD AUDIBLE ALARM WILL BE ACTIVATED. TO DE-ACTIVATE, LOWER THE BOOMS FULLY TO STOWED POSITION AND RE-POSITION BASE ON FIRM, LEVEL GROUND.
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Page 34: Cage Weigh System
4.5.1 LOAD CELL VERSION The Niftylift HR21 Hybrid is fitted with an electronic load cell. This load cell is a moment-independent, redundant design. This means that independent of the load position inside the cage of the machine, the actual load is measured and if pre-configured limit values are exceeded, warnings will be activated. -
Page 35: 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 36 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions Notes: If the charger is reconnected to the power supply shortly after it has gone through its full charging cycle, the charger will show an Amber light, immediately followed by the Green 80% lamp. The charger would then go through its complete cycle again at an accelerated rate, depending on the time difference between connection, reconnection and level of battery charge.
- Page 37 Note; this requirement does not apply if the battery isolating handle (Anderson connector) ONLY has been disconnected. The Battery Controller Unit has been calibrated to function correctly with Niftylift factory fitted batteries. If for any reason you suspect any of the batteries have been replaced with a non factory fitted unit then please contact the Niftylift Service Department on (44) 01908 857899, Fax: 01908 227460.
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Page 38: 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 39 HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.7.2 CRANEAGE Observe all of the limitations relating to straps and chains stated above under ‘Transporting’. (4.7.1) When utilising the designated lifting points never apply a ‘snatch’ load, i.e. lift slowly to take up the load before raising.
- Page 40 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 41: 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 42: Boom Controls
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions BOOM CONTROLS On opening the canopy cover, the hand pump handle is revealed. Remove the handle and fit it to the hand pump as shown. When the handle is actuated, hydraulic flow is generated and will be supplied directly to the ground control valve block. -
Page 43: Towing
HR Series Operating & Safety Instructions TOWING Towing the Niftylift in case of an emergency. If necessary, chock the wheels before carrying out any of the following actions. 5.5.1 GEARBOX DISENGAGEMENT In order to safely tow the HR21 Hybrid, the drive mechanism and parking brakes will need to be bypassed. -
Page 44: Incident Notification
CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP When a change of ownership of a Niftylift occurs, it is 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 45: 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 46 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...