Chapter 10 - Stowing And Transporting; Stowing; Transporting; Lifting With A Forklift - Snorkel TM12 Series Operator's Manual

To prevent unauthorized use and damage, properly stow
the aerial platform at the end of each work day. It must
also be properly stowed while transporting.

Stowing

The properly stowed position is shown in Figure 10.1.
Figure 10.1 – Stowed Position
Use the following procedure to properly stow the aerial
platform.
1. Fully lower the platform.
2. Push the emergency stop button inward on the lower
control panel.
3. Unplug the battery disconnect connector.
4. Securely close the trays.

Transporting

The aerial platform may be moved on a transport vehicle.
Depending on the particular situation, the aerial platform
may be lifted with a forklift, driven, winched, or hoisted
onto a vehicle such as a truck or trailer. Lifting with a
forklift is the preferred method.
The equipment used to load, unload, and transport the
aerial platform must have adequate capacity. Refer to
Chapter 2 to determine the approximate weight of the
aerial platform.
The user assumes all responsibility for:
• Choosing the proper method of transportation.
• Choosing the proper selection and use of transporta-
tion and tie-down devices.
• Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
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Chapter 10 – Stowing and Transporting
• Making sure that all manufacturer's instructions
and warnings, regulations and safety rules of their
employer, the DOT and/or any other state or federal
law are followed.

Lifting With a Forklift

Use the following procedure to lift the aerial platform with
a forklift.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
Caution
Lifting the aerial platform with the forklift forks posi-
tioned improperly can produce enough force to dam-
age machine components When lifting the machine
from the side, place the forklift forks directly under
the designated lift points.
3. Place the forklift forks directly under the designated
points under the pothole protector skid (refer to Figure
10.2).
Forklift Forks Here
Figure 10.2 – Side of Chassis
4. Do not raise the aerial platform higher than necessary
to transport it. Drive the forklift slowly and carefully
when transporting the aerial platform.

Driving

Use the following procedure to drive the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so it is in a straight line
with the loading ramp.
2. Chock the vehicle wheels so it cannot roll away from
the ramp while the machine is loaded.
3. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
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