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- Page 1 TrackDrive Operating & Safety Instructions MODEL TD120TN/TD34TN 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 M50251/03...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions Table of Contents INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE 1.1 Foreword 1.2 Scope 1.3 Introducing the Track Drive 120TN (TD) Series 1.4 General Specification 1.5 Identification 1.6 EC Declaration of Conformity SAFETY 2.1 Mandatory Precautions 8-11 2.2 Environmental Limitations 2.3 Noise &... -
Page 4: Introduction And General Information Page
TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions Introduction and General Information FOREWORD The purpose of these manuals is to provide the customer with appropriate safety operating and maintenance instructions essential for proper machine operation. All information in these manuals should be READ and fully UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is made to operate the machine. -
Page 5: Scope
Please note at the time of going to press all information, illustrations, details and descriptions contained herein are valid. Niftylift reserves the right to change, modify or improve its products without any obligations to install them on previously manufactured machines. -
Page 6: General Specification
TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions GENERAL SPECIFICATION FEATURE TD120TN (TD34TN) MAXIMUM HEIGHT - WORKING 12.2m 40ft MAXIMUM HEIGHT - PLATFORM 10.2m 33ft 6in MAXIMUM HEIGHT - STOWED 1.9m 6ft 3in MAXIMUM OUTREACH 6.1m 20ft 1in MAXIMUM WIDTH – TRANSIT 1.15M (VARIABLE TRACKS) 3ft 10in... -
Page 7: Identification
ELEC. CCT D ISSUE HYD. CCT D ISSUE P10805 This manufacturer’s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA 01/10... -
Page 8: Identification
ELEC. CCT D ISSUE HYD. CCT D ISSUE P11497 This manufacturer’s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA 01/10... -
Page 9: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
TrackDrive (TD) 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 Only operate the Niftylift on a firm level surface. 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. 2.1.24 The boom and platform of the Niftylift shall not be used to jack the wheels off the ground. 2.1.25 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
TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK SCHEDULES Before use at the beginning of the work shift, the aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and functional tests including, but not limited to the following. It is recommended that these be performed at regular intervals as indicated on each checklist. - Page 17 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions 3.3.3 MONTHLY SAFETY CHECKS Check the engine oil level (if applicable). Check outriggers for condition, security and operation. Check that the slew gearbox is secured and correctly in mesh. Clean and re-grease. Grease the slew ring. Inspect the engine fuel tank for damage or leaks.
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Page 18: Placard, Decals And Installation
Outrigger Alarm P18842 Harness Points P14883 Component Stability P17203 No Step P14785 Outriggers P14841 Union Jack P10780 Nifty TD120TN P17595 Niftylift.com P14390 Tank Pressure P16365 Black/Yellow Warning Stripes Cage Levelling P10853 Base Control Standard P15881 Cage Weigh P17219 Variable Width P16366... - Page 19 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions English/USA 01/10...
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Page 20: Placard, Decals And Installation
Harness Points P14883 Component Stability P17203 No Step P14785 Outriggers P14841 Emergency Stop P14864 Nifty TD34TN P17596 Niftylift.com P14390 Tank Pressure P16365 Black/Yellow Warning Stripes Platform Levelling P10853 Rotating Machinery P15010 Daily Safety Check list P14908 Key Switch Base P15881... - Page 21 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions English/USA 01/10...
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Page 22: Torque Requirements
TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions TORQUE REQUIREMENTS SCREW QUALITY/SIZE Tightening torque in ft lbs (Nm) Grade 10.9 (10) (14) 18.5 (25) (35) M 10 (49) (69) M 12 (86) (120) M 14 (135) (190) M 16 (210) (295) M 18 (290) (405) -
Page 23: Operation
TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions Operation OVERVIEW 4.1.1 CONTROL CIRCUIT COMPONENTS CONTROL BOARD: - Situated under the canopy, the control board comprises a PCB (printed circuit board) design which incorporates all of the relays to control the machine operation. The control board is common between models with the same power source, and will contain, where appropriate, discrete fuses for the circuits concerned. - Page 24 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions LPG OPERATION: - On machines equipped for LPG operation (propane), the Honda engine will also have an LPG vaporiser, valve lock and micro-vac switch. The vapour take-off system requires a vaporiser to convert the liquid gas into an airborne mixture. This is then held by the micro-vac switch and valve lock until the engine turns over, creating a vacuum on the inlet to the engine carburettor.
- Page 25 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.3 MANOEUVRING Once the engine is running, the operator can manoeuvre the machine from the platform. On entering the platform, the operator can now turn the selector to the right to enable the drive function. Pressing the green power button will energise the drive dump solenoids, at the same time bringing the diesel engine to full revs, if selected.
- Page 26 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions When climbing steps, a further judgement will be needed as to whether the weight of the machine, or the traction required to climb or descend would cause damage. Many domestic installations feature soft edge strips or boards to provide the front edge of the step. These edging strips are unlikely to tolerate the action of climbing and might detach causing degradation of the steps themselves.
- Page 27 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions Minimum width – Track in. Maximum width – Track extended. 4.1.6 OUTRIGGERS The four outriggers are deployed using the individual switches on the platform control box. Each lever controls the movement of an outrigger leg, their relative positions being indicated by their position on the control box.
- Page 28 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.7 BOOM CONTROLS As soon as all four outriggers are making contact with the ground, the four sensing switches will activate allowing the Booms to be elevated. If the Ground Station Key Switch is turned to the ‘On’ position, the adjacent green button will allow the Booms to be moved, using the Ground control levers.
- Page 29 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.8 EMERGENCY CONTROLS Emergency descent and/or machine recovery is achieved by the use of the standby hand pump, mounted on the base of Boom 1. This can accommodate all functions, although the drive system would require more flow than would be apparent.
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Page 30: Setting Up Procedures
Read and fully comply with all safety precautions and operating instructions in the Operating and Safety manual and the warning decals on the machine. Position Niftylift on firm ground, bearing in mind range of boom movement so that any overhead obstructions or possible hazards such as, but not limited to, power cables, telephone lines, drains, manhole covers, etc. -
Page 31: Ground Control Operation
TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions GROUND CONTROL OPERATION ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING. 4.3.1 GROUND CONTROL INSTRUCTIONS ALL MODELS Check below, above and around the platform for any obstructions or hazards before operating any function. Ensure all red emergency stops are out. - Page 32 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions EMERGENCY PROCEDURES Push in red emergency stop to shut down all functions. Use manual hand pump to provide motive power and manoeuvre the machine as normal using the hand levers (Platform or Base). 4.3.2 BOOM FUNCTIONS Push and hold green power button.
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Page 33: Platform Control Operation
TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLATFORM CONTROL 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 34 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions ALL MODELS Push and hold green power button. Select the boom function required and operate hand levers in full accordance with manufacturers Operating and Safety manual. When not in use return machine to stowed position, fully raise and stow all outriggers, turn the key to the “OFF”...
- Page 35 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions Max RPM Selector – Switches between the High and Low Rev setting on the engine. High speed is not available if booms are in operation or machine is driven on an excessive slope (>10 Power Control Button –...
- Page 36 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions IF ALARM SOUNDS, DESCEND IMMEDIATELY AND RE-LEVEL THE MACHINE BASE USING THE FOUR OUTRIGGER CONTROL LEVERS 4.4.3 PROPORTIONAL BLOCK The proportional block and adjacent green button, serve to provide a manual override for the outrigger and variable width controls.
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Page 37: Cage Weigh System
4.5.1 MECHANICAL VERSION The Niftylift range of machines are available fitted with mechanical cage weigh systems. These are configured to sense a vertical cage overload, which when detected will halt the machine movement. No further use of the platform is then permitted until the overload has been removed. This must be done in a responsible manner and not one in which a greater hazard might be induced. - Page 38 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.5.4 CALIBRATION If a closer examination of the system is required, typically for testing and approval, the safe working load should be placed in the cage, carefully weighing the test load to ensure accuracy. The addition of a 5kg weight, to any of the four corners of the cage, should sound the alarm.
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Page 39: Cage Weigh System
If there is evidence of any deformation in any part of the structure, then the advice of a Niftylift Service technician should be sought. Physical damage to the assembly is liable to render the cage weigh system inactive, or to affect the accuracy of the result. Under no circumstance permit a damaged machine to enter service without performing a thorough inspection and calibration of the weigh assembly. -
Page 40: 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 41 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.6.2 CRANEAGE Observe all of the limitations relating to straps and chains stated above under ‘Transporting’. (Section 4.6.1) When utilising the designated lifting points never apply a ‘snatch’ load, i.e. lift slowly to take up the load before raising.
- Page 42 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 43: Emergency Controls
STATION BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. INCIDENT NOTIFICATION It is a mandatory requirement that any accident or incident involving a Niftylift, regardless of whether any party received injury or property was damaged, be reported by telephone directly to Niftylift. Failure to do so may render any warranty on the machine void. -
Page 44: Responsibilities
CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP When a change of ownership of a Niftylift occurs, it shall be 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 TrackDrive (TD) 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 Machine chocked if necessary TRACK ASSEMBLY Tracks are complete and engaged with drive sprockets Track tension correct – grease in tensioner Machine climbs slope Brakes hold machine on slope BASE...
- Page 46 TrackDrive (TD) Series Operating & Safety Instructions TILT ALARM PASS FAIL Machine driven on to excessive slope - drive disabled, siren tone constant Hi drive operation affected Return to level ground – Hi 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...