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IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED, WRITTEN PERMISSION OF TIME MANUFACTURING CO. Time Manufacturing Co. 7601 Imperial Drive P.O. Box 20368 Waco, Texas 76702 Phone: 254-399-2100 Fax: 254-751-0775 Time Manufacturing Co. reserves the right to improve the design or change specifications at any time without notice. 03/17...
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Structural components will carry a lifetime warranty for defects in material and workmanship which existed at the time of initial delivery, wear components are not covered by this statement. This warranty is...
TIME MANUFACTURING, AND IS NOT TO BE Time Manufacturing Company reserves the right DISCLOSED, COPIED, OR REPRODUCED to improve the design or specifications at any time WITHOUT EXPRESSED PERMISSION OF without any obligation to incorporate new features into TIME MANUFACTURING.
Figure 1.1 Model VST-7500-I Nomenclature VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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FAILURE TO COMPLY with your REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES in the use and operation of the Aerial Device could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. DANGER: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS AERIAL DEVICE. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
It is important that the operator and ground personnel read and understand the information on the decals. If any decals are defaced, illegible or lost, they must be replaced. Refer to the “Decal Placement” illustration VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Practice anticipating accidents and operating hazards. Then determine a corrective course of action to respond to the situation. This habit will sharpen your safety awareness, quicken your reaction time, and prevent many accidents. THINK SAFETY The following sketches illustrate some of the unsafe situations that might occur during the use or operation of the Versalift.
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Avoid dropping tools. Use a hand line to raise unit when the lift is being used to work on or or lower tools to/from the platform. near electrical lines. Stow the booms securely before moving the truck. Stand only on the platform floor. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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Don’t climb out of a raised platform onto poles, etc. Keep the fiberglass booms clean and dry. Foreign substances on the booms conduct electricity. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Area 3, Intermediate Structure – This section does not provide insulation. This area includes the lower steel portion of the upper boom, knuckle, and the VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Avoid shock loads. A shock load is caused by jerking a line with a load or a sudden change in rope tension from a light load to a heavy load. Do not contact energized conductors with the VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 2-10 29084-05 03/17...
(chassis insulating system) is installed over a supplied by Time Manufacturing Company at an rectangular 12 in. x 14 in. (305mm x 355 mm) high additional cost. Consult applicable work practices strength steel section.
A magnetic drain plug attracts metal particles from the oil. SLOPE INDICATORS – Slope indicators are required on Versalift units and supplied by Time Manufacturing TWO-SPEED MANUAL THROTTLE CONTROL - Co. Slope indicators shall be installed to indicate Changes the engine/pump speed to give the operator the level of rotation bearing relative to the ground.
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An additional pass in the collector pole that are automatically leveled with the platform. ring is required for each control circuit. This jib provides 1000 lbs. jib capacity in any boom position. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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This jib provides from 900 to 2000 lbs. jib capacity depending on the boom positions. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Inner Boom Extension ......................138 in (3.5 m) Rotation ..........................360° continuous Upper Boom Insulation Gap ....................108 in (2.7 m) Lower Boom Insulation Gap ....................24 in (0.61 m) Ambient Temperature Range for Structural Integrity ........-40 to 125°F (-40 to 52°C) VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Actual GVWR and GAWR’s should be based on the weight and location of the chassis, body, lift, ballast (if required), accessories, and the payload. The curb weight of the unit will vary based on the rated platform capacity, mounting configuration, frame stiffness, and stability test requirements. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
They may be engaged by locking the drive shaft degrees (1 foot rise in 12 feet) on units not equipped behind the transmission. If the weight is reduced with outriggers. On units with outriggers, aerial device VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Caution: if an aerial device has set idle for an extended WITHOUT PROPER OUTRIGGER EXTENSION THE length of time (i.e. overnight) operate it from the lower UNIT MAY TIP RESULTING IN DEATH OR controls through its full range of motion several times SERIOUS INJURY.
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“Upper Control Operation” in this section. WARNING: IF THE DESICCANT IS PINK, DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ELECTRICAL Operating Where Electrical Hazards Are Present: HAZARDS. PINK DESICCANT MAY INDICATE It is imperative that the aerial device operator VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
The system is activated Figure 4.2. by pushing and holding the button momentarily to VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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CONNECTING OR DISCONNECTING THE HYDRAULIC TOOL HOSES MAY RESULT IN A HIGH PRESSURE HYDRAULIC OIL SPRAY. THIS SPRAY OR MIST CAN PUNCTURE OR BECOME EMBEDDED BENEATH SKIN CONTAMINATE THE EYES. THESE CONDITIONS REQUIRE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTENTION. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
(over heat) the position. backup pump motor. To stop the engine from the turret, push the toggle To activate the backup pump from the turret, push to “START/STOP” again. Allow the toggle to return to VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Always relieve the pressure to the tool ports before To operate two or more functions at the same time, connecting or disconnecting the hydraulic tool hoses. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
To speed up the engine from the upper controls contact with the boom rest pad. The platform will push the plunger knob down once and release it. Unitrol 3-Function Control Panel Figure 4.5 VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Stay clear of the latch as it may DANGER: NEVER EXCEED THE move at any time depending on the hydraulic system RATED LOAD CAPACITY OF THE AERIAL LIFT. pressure. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR INSTABILITY MAY RESULT, CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
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JIB POLE FOR INSULATION UNLESS THE POLE HAS BEEN RATED, TESTED AND MAINTAINED FOR THE APPROPRIATE LINE VOLTAGE. THE WINCH ROPE IS NOT CONSIDERED INSULATING. IMPROPER USE OF THE JIB POLE OR WINCH ROPE MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 4-10 29084-05 03/17...
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ROPE. THE RECOIL FROM ROPE FAILURE OR HEAVY LOAD. SHOCK LOADS MAY CAUSE FALLING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR INSTABILITY SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. GROUND CREW. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17 4-11...
MAXIMUM LIFTING CAPACITY OF THE LIFT OR THE JIB MAY CAUSE EQUIPMENT FAILURE 1. Remove any load from the jib and winch assembly. RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. Never attempt to rotate the jib while under load. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 4-12 29084-05 03/17...
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1500 lbs capacity. 3. The jib pole tilt decal reads “1000 MAX”. 4. The actual lifting capacity is the smaller of the two capacities determined in steps 2 and 3. Therefore, the actual capacity is 1000 lbs. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17 4-13...
The speed at which the lower boom drifts down depends on the rate of oil loss. Upper and Lower Cylinder Bleeder Ports Figure 5.3 VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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To the outrigger boom interlock selector can be overridden conserve the battery and prevent damage to the to lower the booms and return the operator to the VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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(if pump damage may occur. Most hydraulic oils are equipped) or the bleeder ports and manual rotation. flammable and bodily contact with hot oil is VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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The aerial lift must then be operated, from the lower controls, through its full range of motion several times. Check the hydraulic oil reservoir level and refill if necessary. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
Torque-Seal Mark In Acceptable Condition functioning properly. Figure 6.1 EXTENSION SYSTEM - While operating the unit from the lower controls, observe the extension system during operation. First, raise the outer/inner VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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Replace the winch rope at the first sign of damage or deterioration. Use only non-conductive rope of the size and type specified. WINCH - Verify that the rope coils are spooling evenly. VERSALIFT VST-7500-I 29084-05 03/17...
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CHECKLIST AND RECORD MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION VERSALIFT VST-7500-I SERIAL NO.______________ VEHICLE NO.______________ Fill in date and initial boxes when each check is made. Refer to Daily Visual Inspection in this section for complete description of checks. Additional copies of this form may be obtained from Time Manufacturing Company.
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