Chapter 7 - Controls; Battery Disconnect; Lower Controls; Emergency Stop Button - Snorkel S3215L 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
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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
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upper control panel only.

Battery Disconnect

The battery disconnect switch is at the rear of the platform,
below the entry step (refer to Figure 7.1).
Battery Disconnect Switch
Figure 7.1 – Rear of Chassis
The battery disconnect switch removes electrical power
from all electrically controlled functions when in the off
position.
Place the switch in the on position to operate any
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electrically controlled function.
Caution
Only authorized personnel should operate the aerial
platform. Unqualified personnel may cause injury
to coworkers or property damage. Lock the battery
disconnect switch in the off position before leaving
the aerial platform unattended.
Lock the battery disconnect switch in the off position
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to prevent unauthorized use of the aerial platform.
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Chapter 7 – Controls

Lower Controls

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

Emergency stop button

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Control selector/ground operation switch

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Platform raise/lower switch

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Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop is a two-position red push button.
Push the button inward to disconnect power to all
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control circuits.
Pull the button outward to restore power.
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Control Selector/Ground Operation Switch
Insert the key into the control selector/ground operation
switch.
In the upper position, aerial platform functions will not
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operate from the lower or upper controls.
Turn the switch to the upper controls position to operate
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the aerial platform functions from the upper controls.
Hold the switch downward continually in the
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lower controls position to enable the platform
raise/lower switch functions. The switch is spring
returned to the upper controls position.
The upper controls will not operate while the control
selector is in the lower position.
Platform Raise/Lower Switch
The platform raise/lower switch 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.
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Control
Select/Ground
Operation Switch
Platform
Raise/Lower Switch
Emergency
Stop Button
Figure 7.2 – Lower Controls
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