Chapter 1 - Introduction; Aerial Platform Features; Options; Operator's Manual - Snorkel TM12 Series Operator's Manual

Aerial Platform Features

The aerial platform is a self-propelled vertical mast lift that
has been designed to raise personnel, their tools, and
material to the workstation. The platform is raised and
lowered with a hydraulic cylinder and a chain system.
A hydraulic motor on each of the front wheels provides
power to move the aerial platform.
The standard machine includes the following features.
• Proportional drive and lift controls
• Drivable at full height
• 24 volt DC electrical motor
• Lowering alarm
• Level sensor with drive/lift interlock
• High amp hour rating for long operating cycle
• 25 amp battery charger
• Manual lowering valve
• Non-marking solid rubber tires
• Tie-down/lifting lugs
• Automatic pothole protection system
• Hour meter
• Battery disconnect
• Swing-out hydraulic tray
• Slide-out, lockable battery tray
• Non-slip metal platform floor
• Forklift loadable from two sides
• Chain entry gate
• Five year limited warranty
The aerial platform has been manufactured to conform
to all applicable requirements of the following organiza-
tions.
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

Options

The following options may be provided on the machine.
• Overload alarm
• Special paint colors
• Environmental green oil
• Canadian Standards Association (CSA)

Operator's Manual

This manual provides information for safe and proper
operation of the aerial platform. Some information in this
manual refers to options that may not be on your machine.
Read and understand the information in this Operator's
Manual before operating the aerial platform on the job.
Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from
Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part number from
the front cover to assure that the correct manual will be
supplied.
TM12 – 8210027
Chapter 1 – Introduction
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information at the time of publication. Snorkel
reserves the right to make product changes at any time
without obligation.

Safety Alerts

A safety alert symbol is used throughout this manual to
indicate danger, warning, and caution instructions. Follow
these instructions to reduce the likelihood of personal
injury and property damage. The terms danger, warning,
and caution indicate varying degrees of personal injury
or property damage that can result if the instruction is
not followed.
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be used in the most extreme
situations.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. It
may also be used to alert against unsafe practices.
Notes
Notes are used to provide special information or helpful
hints to assist in aerial platform operation, but do not
indicate a hazardous situation.

Operation

The aerial platform has built-in safety features and has
been factory tested for compliance with Snorkel specifi-
cations and industry standards. However, any personnel
lifting aerial platform can be potentially dangerous in the
hands of untrained or careless operators.
The potential for an accident increases when the
aerial platform is operated by personnel who are not
trained and authorized. Death or serious injury can
result from such accidents. Read and understand the
information in this manual and on the placards and
decals on the machine before operating the aerial
platform on the job.
Training is essential and must be performed by a quali-
fied person. Become proficient in knowledge and actual
operation before using the aerial platform on the job. You
must be trained and authorized to perform any functions of
the aerial platform. Operation of the aerial platform must
be within the scope of the machine specifications.
Danger
Warning
Caution
Warning
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