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Mec 45-AJ Diesel Operator's Manual

Self-propelled articulated boom lift, serial # 14600001 - up
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45-AJ Diesel
Self-Propelled Articulated Boom Lift
Serial # 14600001 - UP
94533r1
December 2017
Operator's Manual
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside cover
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Alert Symbols & Safety Signal Words . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrocution Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tip-over Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fall Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Collision Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional Safety Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Battery Safety . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Controls & Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Platform Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Base Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Workplace Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Emergency Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
High Engine Speed Enable Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Ground and Platform Selection Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Engine Start Switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Main Boom UP and DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Turntable Swing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Main Boom Telescope . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Jib Boom UP and DOWN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Platform Rotate .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Platform Leveling Trim . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Tilt Indicator Light . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Low Fuel Indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Engine Speed Select . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Auxiliary Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Machine Inspections and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warning and Instructional Decals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transport and Lifting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Tie Down Operation & Towing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Multiple patents pending.
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Loading ............41 45-AJ Diesel Driving or Winching onto or off of a Transport Vehicle .

  • Page 2: Specifications

    Meets applicable requirements of ANSI A92.5-2006 and CSA B354.4-2002. Allowable ambient temperature range: -20° F to 120° F (-29° C to 49°C). Consult with MEC for operation outside of this range. *Working Height adds 6 feet (2 m) to platform height. **Weight may increase with certain options.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This Operator’s Manual has been designed to provide you, the owner, user or operator, with the instructions and operating procedures essential to properly and safely operate your MEC Aerial Work Platform for positioning personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, to overhead work locations.

  • Page 4: Safety

    MEC designs aerial work platforms to safely and reliably position personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, at overhead work locations. The owner/user/operator of the machine should not accept responsibility for the operation of the machine unless properly trained.

  • Page 5: Safety Alert Symbols & Safety Signal Words

    Safety Safety Alert Symbols & Safety Signal Words MEC manuals and decals use symbols, colors and signal words to help you recognize important safety, operation and maintenance information. This is the Safety Alert Symbol. It is intended to alert operators, users and owners to potential personal injury hazards.

  • Page 6: Electrocution Hazard

    45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Introduction 45 Safety Safety 60-J Diesel Safety Electrocution Hazard ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED! DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY will result from contact with or inadequate clearance from any electrically charged conductor. You must maintain a CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 10 FEET (3.05 m) between any part of the machine, or its load, and any energized electrical line or apparatus carrying over 300 Volts up to 50,000 Volts.

  • Page 7: Tip-Over Hazards

    (hoses, cords, wires, ropes, etc.) to hang from the platform. NEVER alter or disable any machine components. DO NOT replace any part of the machine with anything except MEC-supplied or MEC-approved parts. NEVER use ladders or scaffolds in the platform or allow them to touch any part of the machine.

  • Page 8: Fall Hazards

    45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Introduction 45 Safety Safety 60-J Diesel Safety Fall Hazards DO NOT sit, stand or climb on the platform guard rails. Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor at all times. Keep the platform floor clear of debris.
  • Page 9 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Introduction 45 Safety Safety 60-J Diesel Safety Approved head gear must be worn by all operating and ground personnel.  Check work area for clearances overhead, on sides, and bottom of platform when lifting or lowering ...

  • Page 10: Additional Safety Hazards

    45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Introduction 45 Safety 60-J Diesel Safety  Warn personnel not to work, stand, or walk under a raised boom or platform. Position barricades on floor if necessary. Towing, Lifting and Hauling  Never allow personnel in platform while towing, lifting, or hauling.

  • Page 11: Battery Safety

    45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Introduction 45 Safety Safety 60-J Diesel Safety Additional Safety Hazards Explosion and Fire Hazards DO NOT operate the machine in hazardous locations or locations where potentially flammable or explosive gasses or particles may be present.

  • Page 12: User Responsibility, Machine Preparation And Inspection

    45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel User Responsibility, Machine Preparation andspection User Responsibility, Machine Preparation and Inspection Introduction 45 Safety 60-J Diesel Safety User Responsibility, Machine Preparation and Inspection Personnel Training The aerial platform is a personnel handling device; so it is necessary that it be operated and maintained only by trained personnel.

  • Page 13: Controls & Components

    45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Component Locations Platform Platform Controls Main Boom Riser Booms Fuel Tank Filler Lower Controls Turntable Chassis 94533r1 – December 2017 Page 11...

  • Page 14: Platform Controls

    5-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Platform Control Station ART_4709 ALWAYS check over, under and around the machine for personnel, structures and obstructions before activating any control function and continue to watch for hazards while operating the machine...
  • Page 15 45-AJ Diesel 5-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components CONTROL DESCRIPTION Drive/Steer Depending on the position of the turntable, the machine may move in unexpected directions when Control Lever the Drive and Steer functions are activated.

  • Page 16: Base Controls

    4 5-AJ Diesel 5-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Base Controls Base Control Panel ALWAYS check over, under and around the machine for personnel, structures and obstructions before...
  • Page 17 45-AJ Diesel 5-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Base Console Panel Item Name Description The Multifunction The Multifunction Gauge, is used to Display the following: Gauge ...
  • Page 18 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 5-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Base Console Panel Item Name Description A three position Toggle Switch, It is used to start the engine or Engine Start power the glow plug to assist to start the engine in cold weather.
  • Page 19 45-AJ Diesel 5-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Base Console Panel Item Name Description Riser A Three Position Toggle Switch. Push the toggle lever Up according to UP Boom Up &...
  • Page 20 45-AJ Diesel 5-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components 45-AJ Diesel Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Platform Rotate A three position Toggle Switch allows the operator to rotate the platform to left or right according the indication direction.
  • Page 21 45-AJ Diesel 5-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Controls and Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components Controls & Components The Multi-Function Gauge Multi-Function Display Gauge Multi-Function Gauge DIsplay Explanations Item Name &...

  • Page 22: Workplace Inspection

    45-AJ Diesel Workplace Inspection Workplace Inspection DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood this manual, have performed the Workplace Inspection, Pre-Start Inspection and Routine Maintenance, and have completed all the test operations detailed in the Operating Instructions section.

  • Page 23: Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests

    45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood this manual, have performed the Workplace Inspection (Page 20), Pre-Start Inspection and Routine Maintenance (Page 34), and have completed all the test operations detailed in this Operating Instructions section.

  • Page 24: Emergency Stop

    45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Emergency Stop  Perform Pre-Start Inspection (See Page 34)  Check Emergency Stop Switches at both the base and platform controls - turn clockwise to reset. Depress the EMERGENCY STOP switch whenever the machine is ...

  • Page 25: Riser Boom Up And Down

    45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Riser Boom UP and DOWN Push and hold the High Engine Speed Enable Switch.  Push the Toggle lever Up according to UP Arrow Direction, the  Riser Booms will be raised simultaneously.

  • Page 26: Jib Boom Up And Down

    45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Jib Boom UP and DOWN Test Operation  Press and hold the High Engine Speed Enable Switch  Push the Jib Boom UP/DOWN switch on the base control panel to lift or lower ...
  • Page 27 45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Platform Control Operation & Pre-Operation Functions Test Entering The Platform Personnel shall enter and exit the platform only at the Personnel Entry Gates, and only when the boom is fully retracted and lowered.
  • Page 28 45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Function Enable At Platform Controls If any Function Enable trigger or button is depressed for seven (7) seconds Note: without any function being activated, the Enable System times out and deactivates. Release the trigger or button and reengage to activate the Function Enable System.

  • Page 29: Tilt Indicator Light

    45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Operate from Platform • Enter the platform through one of the personnel entry gates. Close and secure the entry. • Press the Start/Stop switch UP to start. Release the switch when the engine starts.
  • Page 30 45-AJ Diesel 45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Drive Control Lever Operation Depending on the orientation of the boom and chassis, the Drive and Steer Upper Control Box functions may move the machine in directions opposite of the motion of the Directional Arrows control lever.
  • Page 31 45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Drive & Steer Directional Arrows Pay careful attention to the Chassis Drive & Steer arrows for machine direction. Upper Control Box Platform over non-steering wheels Platform over steering wheels Decals When the platform is over the steering wheels,...

  • Page 32: Engine Speed Select

    45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Engine Speed Select Use this switch to set the engine speed when functions are enabled. Setting this switch to low idle speed allows the operator to move the machine slowly and precisely.

  • Page 33: Shutdown Procedure

    45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Operation Instruction Platform/Jib/Riser Functions Control Lever The Platform/Jib/Riser Functions control lever controls the Platform Rotate, Jib Lift/ Lower functions, and Riser Boom Lift/Lower functions. The control lever is fully proportional for platform rotate and jib functions.
  • Page 34 45-AJ Diesel Operating Instructions & Pre-Operation Function Tests Auxiliary Power A toggle type auxiliary power control switch is located on the platform control station and another is located on the ground control station. Operation of either switch turns on the electrically driven auxiliary hydraulic pump.

  • Page 35: Machine Inspections And Maintenance

    45-AJ Diesel Machine Inspections & Maintenance Machine Inspections and Maintenance DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood this manual, have performed the Workplace Inspection, Pre-Start Inspection and Routine Maintenance, and have completed all the test operations detailed in the Operating Instructions section.
  • Page 36 45-AJ Diesel Machine Inspections & Maintenance Pre-Start Inspection Checklist The operator must conduct a Pre-Start Inspection of the machine before each work shift. DO NOT use a damaged or malfunctioning machine. Initial Description _______ Check that the operator’s manual and manual of responsibilities are in the storage container located on the platform.
  • Page 37 45-AJ Diesel Machine Inspections & Maintenance Frequent Inspection Checklist This checklist must be used at 3-month intervals or every 150 hours of machine use, whichever occurs first. Failure to do so could result in death or serious injury. Frequent Maintenance Inspections should be conducted by qualified service technicians only. Photocopy this page for reuse. Keep inspections records up to date.
  • Page 38 Annual Inspection Report Annual Inspection Report Date Serial Number Model Number MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. 1401 S. Madera Avenue • Kerman, CA 93630 USA Date Of Last Inspection 800-387-4575 • 559-842-1500 • Fax: 559-842-1522 Date Placed In Service Customer...
  • Page 39 45-AJ Diesel Warning & Instructional Decals 94533r1 – December 2017 Page 37...

  • Page 40: Warning And Instructional Decals

    45-AJ Diesel Warning & Instructional Decals 94513 2 Places 94514 2 Places 94520 94560 90719 93755 93804 2 places 91975 2 places 2 places each 93801 2 places 91972 91971 92117 91982 91981 93807 93805 91973 8 places 93815 93814...
  • Page 41 Warning & Instructional Decals 45-AJ Diesel INSIDE CASE S ID 8911 93755 94460 -- S td. M achine 93754 94460 93803 3 places 93807 93802 90718 INSIDE CASE 91970 2 places 8606...
  • Page 42 45-AJ Diesel Warning and Instructional Decals Serial Plate Location The serial plate is attached to the machine at the time of manufacture. Important information about the machine is recorded on the serial plate. The Serial Plate is located on the side of the chassis below the Base Controls.

  • Page 43: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Truck drivers are responsible for loading and securing machines, and should be properly trained and authorized to operate MEC machinery. Drivers are also responsible for selecting the correct and appropriate trailer according to government regulations and company policy. Drivers must ensure that the vehicle and chains are strong enough to hold the weight of the machine (see the serial number plate for machine weight).

  • Page 44: Driving Or Winching Onto Or Off Of A Transport Vehicle

    45-AJ Diesel Transport and Lifting Instructions Driving or Winching onto or off of a Transport Vehicle Before loading the machine, orient the turntable so that the platform is over the non- steering wheels so that the steering wheels are at the front.

  • Page 45: Tie Down Operation & Towing

    45-AJ Diesel Transport & Lifting Instructions Tie Down Operation WHEN TRANSPORTING MACHINE, BOOM MUST BE IN THE STOWED MODE AND MACHINE SECURELY TIED DOWN TO TRUCK OR TRAILER DECK. FOUR TIE DOWN EYES ARE PROVIDED IN THE FRAME SLAB, ONE AT EACH CORNER OF THE MACHINE.
  • Page 46 45-AJ Diesel Transport & Lifting Instructions Lifting and Tie Down Lifting Operation Refer to the Serial Number Tag, to make sure the Gross Vehicle Weight. Place the boom in the stowed position. Remove all loose items from the machine. Properly adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the machine and so the machine remains level.
  • Page 47 (1) year from date of registered sale or date the unit left the factory if not registered. MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. further warrants the structural weldments of the main frame and scissor arms to be free from defects in material or workmanship for five (5) years from date of registered sale or date unit left the factory if not registered.
  • Page 48 MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. 1401 South Madera Ave • Kerman, CA 93630 USA Ph: 1-877-632-5438 • 559-842-1500 • Fax: 559-842-1522 www.mecawp.com...

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