Chapter 7 - Controls; Battery Disconnect; Lower Controls; Start Switch - Snorkel TM12 Series Operator's Manual

Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving components.
Death or serious injury will result from becoming
trapped between components, buildings, structures,
or other obstacles. Make sure all personnel stand
clear while operating the aerial platform.
• Controls to position the platform are located on the
lower control panel on the chassis and on the upper
control panel in the platform.
• Controls to drive the aerial platform are located on
the upper control panel only.

Battery Disconnect

The battery disconnect is located at the front of the battery
tray (refer to Figure 7.1).
Battery Disconnect
Figure 7.1 – Battery Disconnect Plug
The battery disconnect removes electrical power from all
electrically controlled functions when it is unplugged.
• Plug in the connector to electrically connect the bat-
teries to the electrical system.

Lower Controls

The lower controls (refer to Figure 7.2) are located on
the right side of the chassis. Only platform functions can
be operated from the lower controls. The following are
located on the lower control panel:

• Start switch

• Emergency stop button

• Ground operation button

• Platform raise/lower switch

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Chapter 7 – Controls
Emergency Stop Button
Platform Raise/Lower Switch
Start Switch
The start switch (refer to Figure 7.2) connects power to
all control circuits with a key switch.
• Turn the switch to the on position to connect the electri-
cal power to the lower and upper controls.
• When the machine is not in use, turn the switch to the
off position to preserve the battery charge.
Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop (refer to Figure 7.2) is a two-posi-
tion, red push button.
• Push the button inward to disconnect power to all
control circuits.
• Twist the button clockwise to restore power.
Both the lower and upper control emergency stop buttons
must be on to operate the machine.
Ground Operation Button
Hold the ground operation button (refer to Figure 7.2)
inward continually to operate the machine from the
lower controls. This button is spring returned to the off
position.
Platform Raise/Lower Switch
The platform raise/lower switch (refer to Figure 7.2) is
used to raise or lower the platform. The switch is spring
returned to the center off position.
• Hold the switch upward to raise the platform.
• Hold the switch downward to lower the platform.

Upper Controls

The upper controls (refer to Figure 7.3) are located on the
control panel at the platform. Platform and drive functions
can be operated from the upper controls.
Ground Operation Button
Start Switch
Figure 7.2 – Lower Controls
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