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Snorkel MHP14AT Operation Manual

Snorkel MHP14AT Operation Manual

Diesel, gasoline, battery electric, bi-energy options, serial number nz110108 and after
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Se rial Num ber NZ110108 and af ter
MHP14AT
MHP13AT
Die sel
Gas o line
Bat tery Electric
Bi-En ergy Options
OPERATION
MANUAL
Part Num ber 13618-1
November 2012 (Rev B)

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  • Page 1 MHP14AT MHP13AT Die sel Gas o line Bat tery Electric Bi-En ergy Options OPERATION MANUAL Part Num ber 13618-1 November 2012 (Rev B) Se rial Num ber NZ110108 and af ter...

  • Page 2: Electrical Hazard

    DO NOT at tempt to op er ate the MHP14AT / MHP13AT ground con trols when the plat form, booms, or any other con duct ing part of a MHP14AT / MHP13AT is in con tact with elec tri cal wires or if there is an im me di - ate dan ger of such con tact.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Petrol / 240V Diesel / 24V Standard MHP14AT / MHP13AT Diesel / 240V The stan dard MHP14AT / MHP13AT in cludes the 24V / 240V fol low ing fea tures: Platform rotator Independently operated heavy duty hydraulic...

  • Page 4: Operation

    MHP must be within the scope of the ma - It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that chine spec i fi ca tions. the person operating the MHP14AT / MHP13AT is provided with all the relevant information WARNING relating to standards and codes of practice applicable in their region.

  • Page 5: In Summary

    For ad di tional in for ma tion, con tact your lo cal dealer or Snor kel at: Snor kel New Zealand, PO Box 1041 Levin 5540 New Zea land MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page - iv...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    General Specifications ....3-1 Specifications MHP14AT....3-1 Electrical Hazard Warning .
  • Page 8 Batteries - general maintenance ..11-3 Batteries - charging....11-3 page - vii MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 9: Safety

    ANSI/NFPA 505. and Main te nance” chap ter 7, in this man ual for a Any MHP14AT / MHP13AT op er ated in a haz ard - list of items to in spect and test.

  • Page 10: Operation

    Never steady the plat form by po si tion ing it against Do not op er ate the MHP14AT / MHP13AT from a an other plat form. po si tion on trucks, trail ers, rail way cars, float ing...

  • Page 11: General Safety Precautions

    If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order Do not op er ate the MHP14AT / MHP13AT in winds, by the operator. or wind gusts, of 28 mph, 45kph 12.5 m/s) or more.

  • Page 12: Batteries

    10.9m re stric tion kit. WARNING This kit which can be fit ted to the MHP14AT is fit ted to re strict the max i mum height to the plat form floor Batteries give off hydrogen and oxygen that at 10.9 m from the ground.
  • Page 13 Do not exceed platform capacity. 7. TYRES AND WHEELS. 8. PLACARDS, WARNINGS, CONTROL MARKINGS AND OPERATING MANUAL(S). 013-0025 9. GUARDRAIL SYSTEM. 10.OIL LEVELS. 013-0025 11.BATTERY FLUID LEVEL. 300699 300699 MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 1 - 5...
  • Page 14 451986 451986 KEEP CLEAR OF DESCENDING BOOM DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CAN OCCUR FROM DESCENDING BOOM 0150602 X4 all four 0150602 stabiliser legs 0080650 0080650 501453-000 ALL 4 STABILISERS page 1 - 6 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...
  • Page 15 MANUALS, YOUR EMPLOYER'S WORK RULES, AND APPLI- RATED LOAD CABLE GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS. HHHHHHHH AN UNTRAINED OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIMSELF AND OTHERS TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. 0323897 0323897 12423-215 12423-215 MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 1 - 7...

  • Page 17: Safety Devices

    The de vices listed in this chap ter are safety de - LOWER SPEED vices. BOOM ROTATE They are on the MHP14AT / MHP13AT to in crease SLEW safety in the work place for both the op er a tor and other peo ple near the MHP14AT / MHP13AT. FUEL 13371-2...

  • Page 18: Gravity Gates

    This kit may be fitted to machines manufactured for the Australian market. It is fitted to restrict the maximum height to the platform floor to 10.9m from the ground. This is to page 2 - 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 19: Enable Switch (Foot) - Optional

    - form. Note: The ma chine should not be op er ated Figure 2.11 - Bubble Level con tin u ously with the over load alarm sound ing. MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 2 - 3...

  • Page 20: Rcd/Elcb Ac Outlet (Option)

    Flashing light (Option) raised. The flashing light alerts people that the booms / platform of the MHP14AT / MHP13AT are moving. RCD/ELCB AC outlet (Option) The light flashes at about one flash per second any time the MASTER KEY switch is on. There is no...

  • Page 21: Specifications

    3. Specifications The Snorkel MHP14AT / MHP13AT are boom sup ported el e vat ing work plat forms built to con form to Aus - tra lian Stan dard AS1418-10 El e vating Work Plat forms. NOTE: For further details regarding lubricants, maintenance schedules and service please refer to the Maintenance and Repair Parts Manual for this machine.

  • Page 22: Specifications Mhp13At

    3218lbs (Petrol model) Allowable manual force 400N Maximum permitted chassis inclination Maximum load on stabilisers 978kg 2156lb Recommended Hydraulic Oil Shell Tellus 32 or Castrol AWS 32 or sim i lar page 3 - 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 23: Engine Data

    Fuel consumption 230 g/PSh Cooling system Forced air Ignition system Transistor magneto PTO shaft Counterclockwise rotation Oil Capacity 0.60 litres (0.60 US qt, 0.53 Imp qt) Oil Grade SAE 10W-30 MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 3 - 3...

  • Page 24: Working Envelope - Mhp14At, Mhp13At

    3. Specifications Working Envelope - MHP14AT, MHP13AT Working Curve 10.9 Restricted Dimensions in metres page 3 - 4 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 25: Nomenclature

    Platform Ground controls controls Platform coupling Trailer Outrigger Outriggers (4) Draw bar controls Booms identification Lower Lift Upper boom Cylinder Floating Turret Upper Lift Cylinder Telescoping Lower Boom boom MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 3 - 5...
  • Page 26 3. Specifications Left side view of machine Oil tank Hand brake Outriggers Engine Jockey Wheel page 3 - 6 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 27: Gauges

    When the bub ble is cen tral the plat form is level and the plat form can be safely raised. MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 4 - 1...

  • Page 29: Shut-Offs And Circuit Breakers

    RCD/ELCB Outlet (option) Electrical Circuit Protection There is only one (1) fuse, on a stan dard MHP14AT / MHP13AT, that is ac ces si ble to the op er a tor. Its pur pose is to pro tect the elec tri cal cir cuits from elec tri cal over loads.

  • Page 31: Controls

    8 for that af ter you have read this chap ter. The main op er at ing func tions of an MHP14AT / MHP13AT can be con trolled from the ground con - trol box or from the plat form con trol box.

  • Page 32: Ground Control Box

    Ground Control Box BASE position for the ground control box to Con trols for op er at ing the MHP14AT / MHP13AT work. The switch MUST be in the from the ground con trols are lo cated on the right PLATFORM position for the platform control side of the column.

  • Page 33: Platform Control Box

    Platform Control Box be raised when this light is lit. When this light Con trols for op er at ing the MHP14AT / MHP13AT is not lit the platform will not raise because from the plat form (up per con trols) are lo cated on the stabilisers are not properly set.
  • Page 34 DOWN lowers the lower boom. 7. Upper Boom: UP raises the upper boom. DOWN lowers the upper boom. 8. Tele Boom: LEFT retracts the telescoping boom. RIGHT extends the telescoping boom. page 6 - 4 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 35: Stabiliser Controls (Manual)

    NOTE: Ensure that the front stabilisers are lowered first to prevent damage to the jockey wheel. Figure 6.9 - Stabiliser Controls (Manual) MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 6 - 5...
  • Page 36 Pinch points may exist between moving components. death or serious injury can result from becoming trapped between components, buildings, structures, or other obstacles. make sure all personnel stand clear while operating the MHP. page 6 - 6 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 37: Pre-Operational Inspection

    At the start of each work day (or 8 hour shift), an The MHP14AT / MHP13AT should be in the MHP14AT / MHP13AT qual i fied op er a tor must per - STOWED POSITION and the Mas ter Key Switch form the Pre-op er a tional In spec tion as listed in the set to OFF be fore you be gin this in spec tion.

  • Page 38: Sta Bi Liser/Boom In Ter Lock Test

    In the first in stance con tact the owner who will then con tact the Snor kel branch or authorised agent to in spect, re pair and test page 7 - 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 39: Engine Fuel Level

    Figure 7.5 - Wiring Harnesses Inspect all the wiring harnesses, on the machine, for loose connections, broken wires, and frayed insulation. MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 7 - 3...

  • Page 40: Battery Terminals

    To check the hy drau lic oil level: Com pletely lower the booms and en sure the sta bi - lis ers are in the stowed po si tion. page 7 - 4 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 41: Bolts And Fasteners

    Wheels and Tyres The MHP14AT / MHP13AT re lies on it’s tyres for Bolts and Fasteners tow ing sta bil ity.

  • Page 42: Structural Damage And Welds

    Vi su ally check the lan yard an chor points to see that they are not de formed or cut off and that the se cur - ing bolts are tight and undamaged. Figure 7.19 - Platform Access Step page 7 - 6 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 43: Flashing Light (Option)

    For full de tails on emer gency low er ing op er at ing pro - switch to see that it turns the MHP14AT / ce dures see “Emer gency Op er a tion” chap ter 9. MHP13AT engine off when the red button is struck.

  • Page 44: Platform Control Switches

    - Pay particular attention to the Emergency Stop ing the MHP14AT / MHP13AT into ser vice for the switch to see that it turns the MHP14AT / daily work shift.
  • Page 45 7. Pre-operational Inspection MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 7 - 9...

  • Page 46: Decal List

    12423-215 Decal - Rated load 99228-1 Decal - Caution safety harness 015-0602 Decal - Danger keep clear of descending boom 56242-6 Decal - O perator m anual enclosed page 7 - 10 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 47: Decal Inspection Drawing

    30 22 Under Cover Both sides All 4 stabilisers 8 16 Mounted at base of cylinder adjacent to valve Both sides Top of cover Both sides 36 23 Inside MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 7 - 11...

  • Page 49: Operation

    MHP14AT / MHP13AT. Read and un der - BASKET UPPER stand all the pre vi ous chap ters in this man ual BOOM be fore you be gin to op er ate an MHP14AT / MHP13AT. SPEED LOWER TELE...

  • Page 50: Using The Manual Stabiliser Valves

    Raise the stabilisers by activating the in di vid ual valve le vers (up wards). NOTE: Ensure that the rear stabilisers are raised first to prevent damage to the jockey wheel. page 8 - 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 51: Self Levelling Stabilisers (Optional)

    "level" au to mat i cally. Starting From Ground Control Box NOTE: Be fore you be gin to op er ate the MHP14AT / Switch is also used to raise the stabilisers to MHP13AT from the ground con trol box, a qual i fied the stowed position.

  • Page 52: Starting From Platform Control Box

    Starting From Platform Control Box LIFT ENABLE UPPER BOOM Be fore you be gin to op er ate the MHP14AT / TELE LEVEL BASKET MHP13AT from the plat form con trol box, a qual i fied op er a tor must per form the "Pre-op er a tional...

  • Page 53: Moving The Platform

    The en gine should now be run ning, and the These plat form mov ing switches, ( through MHP14AT / MHP13AT is ready to be gin work. will pro duce the fol low ing move ment. 1. Lower boom switch: Moving this switch up...

  • Page 54: From Platform Control Box

    Each of the plat form move ment switches is shown in the fol low ing pho to graph. Securing for Day At the end of each work day the MHP14AT / 13371-1 LIFT MHP13AT should be re turned to the STOWED...

  • Page 55: Emergency Operation

    Their pur pose is to get the plat form and boxes. (see Chapter 6 for a full explanation op er a tor safely to ground when the MHP14AT / of the operation of this switch). MHP13AT will not start or some other prob lem...

  • Page 56: Operation From Ground Control Position

    Figure 9.6.2 - Manual Lower Valve, Upper descend. Boom DANGER page 9 - 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...
  • Page 57 (closed). This is achieved by pushing each valve in and turning it clockwise 180 then releasing it. Failure to do this will prevent normal operation of the booms and platform. MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 9 - 3...

  • Page 59: 10. Stowing And Transporting

    Trailering lift ing or stor age) a qual i fied op er a tor should put the MHP14AT / MHP13AT into its stowed po si tion When mov ing the MHP14AT / MHP13AT on a then lock by plac ing the boom lock pin in po si tion.

  • Page 60: Towing

    Never tow the unit with an under rated vehicle. Always check manufacturers vehicle load specifications. DANGER The Boom Restraint MUST be in place whilst the trailer is being towed. page 10 - 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 61: 11. Options

    There are various Bi-En ergy op tions avail able for In or der to op er ate the DC mo tor the 24V DC bat - the MHP14AT / MHP13AT. The fol low ing tery iso la tor switch, mounted at the cen tre rear of describes the Petrol/Die sel / 24V op tion.

  • Page 62: Operation

    (Petrol/Diesel Engine Side) (see Fig ure 11.8). IMPORTANT The side covers must be removed/raised whilst charging to allow gasses to escape. DANGER page 11 - 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 63: Batteries - General Maintenance

    Bi-Energy, Petrol/Diesel / 240V AC An other Bi-En ergy op tion avail able for the MHP14AT / MHP13AT is the 240V AC / Petrol/Die - sel op tion de scribed below. This con sists of a com bi na tion of both a gas o line or die sel en gine and a 240V AC mo tor to give a Bi-en - ergy op tion.

  • Page 64: Ac Power Connection

    Flashing Light Mounted on the lower boom the flash ing light alerts peo ple that the MHP14AT / MHP13AT is mov ing. The light flashes at about one flash per sec ond any Figure 11.11 - AC Power Input Connector time the MASTER KEY switch is on.

  • Page 65: Self Levelling Stabiliser

    - Figure 11.18 - Platform Rotator Switch larly travel in iso lated coun try ar eas. Figure 11.16 - Spare Wheel MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 11 - 5...

  • Page 66: 10.9 Metre Height Restriction Kit

    Note: The key can only be removed in the 10.9m restricted mode thus ensuring that it is not able to be operated at full height by an unqualified operator. page 11 - 6 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 67: 12. Fire Fighting And Chemical Control

    Diesel Fuel (NA 1993) Battery, Lead/Acid (UN 2794) Extinguishing media: Extinguishing media: Use wa ter spray, dry chem i cal, foam, or CO Dry chem i cal, foam, or CO MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 12 - 1...

  • Page 68: Gasoline (Un 1203)

    Prod uct may melt, af ter ig ni tion, to form flam ma ble spill cleanup, it must be explosion proof and liq uid. suitable for flammable liquid and vapor. page 12 - 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 69: Hydraulic Oil (Un 1270)

    Re cy cle as much of the re cov er able prod uct as Extinguishing media: pos si ble. Use wa ter spray, dry chem i cal, foam, or CO MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B page 12 - 3...
  • Page 70 - tions. page 12 - 4 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...

  • Page 71: 13. Operator's Troubleshooting

    All of the ac tions de scribed in this chap ter may be Any problem that cannot be fixed by actions per formed by an MHP14AT / MHP13AT op er a tor, a listed below should be referred to a trained...

  • Page 73: Appendix A. Glossary

    Appendix A. Glossary aerial platform A - Anchorage - a fixed structure to which the components of the system are rigged. a mobile device that has an adjustable position platform, supported from ground level by a B - Body Wear - a full body har ness worn by structure.
  • Page 74 360O turn with the steering wheels turned to maximum. inside turning radius is the © Snorkel – all rights reserved Printed in New Zealand...
  • Page 75 Ground Control Box, 6-2 Ground Control Box, 6-2 Control switches, 6-2 Ground Control Switches, 7-7 Platform Control Box Ground station, 7-7 Control switches, 6-3 Platform Rotator, 8-6 Controls and Control Decals Locations, 6-1 MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B index 1...
  • Page 76 Qualified, 7-1, 8-3 Boom lock pin, 10-1 Operator's Manual, 7-3 Boom Restraint and Keeper, 10-1 Other Safety Devices, 2-1 Structural damage and welds, 7-6 Overall height, 3-1, 3-2 Boom welds, 7-6 index 2 Rev B MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1...
  • Page 77 Unlocking the Booms, 8-3 Weight, 3-1, 3-2 Wheels and tyres, 7-5 Wiring harnesses, 7-3 Loose connections, 7-3 Work Place Inspection and Practices, 1-1 Working Envelope MHP14AT, 3-4 Working height, 3-1, 3-2 MHP14AT & MHP13AT – 13618-1 Rev B index 3...
  • Page 78 Local Distributor / Lokaler Vertiebshandler / Distributeur local El Distribuidor local / Il Distributore locale EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AFRICA & ASIA PHONE: +44 (0) 845 1550 O57 FAX: +44 (0) 845 1557 756 NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA PHONE: +1 785 989 3000 TOLL FREE: +1 800 255 0317 FAX: +1 785 989 3070 AUSTRALIA...

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