Securing For Transport - Snorkel TM12 Series Operator's Manual

Warning
The potential for an accident increases when the
aerial platform is lifted using improper equipment
and/or lifting techniques. Death or serious injury
will result from such accidents. Use proper equip-
ment and lifting techniques when lifting the aerial
platform.
Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity
of the lifting devices before hoisting.
• Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains,
straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings, and
other hardware used to support the machine.
• The empty vehicle weight is stamped on the serial
number placard and is listed in Chapter 2.
The user assumes all responsibility for:
• Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
• Making sure all manufacturer's instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer
and/or any state or federal law are followed.
Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Inspect the front lifting lugs (refer to Figure 10.4) and
the rear lifting lugs (refer to Figure 10.5) to make sure
they are free of cracks and are in good condition.
Have any damage repaired by a qualified service
technician before attempting to hoist the machine.
Tie-Down/Lifting
Figure 10.5 – Rear Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using
bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs
and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them
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Lugs
Tie-Down/Lifting
Lugs
Chapter 10 – Stowing and Transporting
from falling out under a slack line condition may also
be used.
Do not run the sling cable through the lifting lugs.
• Cable damage and/or failure can result from the
cable contacting the sharp corners of the lug.
• There is no effective way of putting a corner protec-
tor in the hole of the lifting lug.
5. Use spreader bars of sufficient length to keep the
chains, straps, or cables from contacting the chassis,
mast, or platform.
• When using cables, use rigid corner protectors at
any point where the cable contacts sharp corners
to prevent damaging the cable.
• Careful rigging of the spreaders is required to
prevent machine damage.
6. Adjust the length of each chain or strap so the aerial
platform remains level when raised off the ground.
7. Use the hoist or crane to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.

Securing for Transport

Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
1. Chock the wheels.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
3. Properly stow the aerial platform.
4. Place wood blocks under the front ends of the pothole
protection skids to limit excessive loading on the front
drive wheel bearings.
5. Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in
the off position.
6. Unplug the battery disconnect connector.
Caution
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs can produce
enough force to damage machine components. Do
not over tighten the straps or chains when securing
the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.
7. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the aerial
platform to the transport vehicle using the front and
rear tie-down lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-
down and hauling is the responsibility of the carrier.
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