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VM26-J
Serial # 213301001 - Up
1OPVM26EN
April 2018
Global Machinery Group, Inc.
Operator's Manual
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside cover
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
California Proposition 65 Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Electrocution Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Tip-over Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Fall Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Collision Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Additional Safety Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controls & Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Platform Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lower Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Workplace Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Operating Instructions & Function Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Prestart. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Functions Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Battery Charging. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Frequent and Annual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Pre-Start Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Frequent Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Transport and Lifting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Lifting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
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Page 2: Specifications
—Specifications— MODEL VM26-J Measurements Metric Working height maximum 32.5’ 10 m Platform height maximum 26.5’ Outreach maximum 10.3’ 3.15 m Platform length 33.5” .85 m Platform width 35.8” .91 m Toeboard height 6.7” 0.17 m Height - stowed 78” 1.99 m Length stowed 108.6”... - Page 3 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 GMG Aerial Work Platform for positioning personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, to overhead work locations.
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Page 4: Safety
GMG 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: Electrocution Hazard
VM26-J Safety Fall Protection Operators must comply with employer, job site and governmental rules regarding the use of personal protective equipment. ALL OPERATORS MUST USE PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PFPE) WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE. All PFPE must comply with applicable governmental regulations, and must be inspected and used in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer’s instructions. -
Page 6: Tip-Over Hazards
NEVER alter or disable any machine components. NEVER replace any part of the machine with items of different weight or specification. NEVER modify or alter the work platform without written permission from GMG. 13347 NEVER place ladders or scaffolds in the platform or against any part of the machine. -
Page 7: Fall Hazards
VM26-J 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. DO NOT exit the platform when elevated Keep the platform floor clear of debris. -
Page 8: Additional Safety Hazards
VM26-J Safety Additional Safety Hazards Explosion and Fire Hazards DO NOT operate the machine in hazardous locations or locations where potentially flammable or explosive gases or particles may be present. Damaged Machine Hazards Conduct a thorough prestart inspection of the machine and test all functions before each work shift to check for damage, malfunction and unauthorized modification. -
Page 9: Controls & Components
VM26-J Controls & Components Controls & Components Component Locations Platform Controls Guardrails Entry Gate Foot Interlock Switch Platform Platform Controls Manuals Case Entry Gate Lift Mast Rotating Turret Battery Charger Lower Tie-Down/ (beneath Control Lift Points cover) Station Tie-Down/ Chassis... -
Page 10: Platform Controls
VM26-J Controls & Components Platform Controls Platform Controls Foot Interlock Switch 13356 ALWAYS be aware of the machine’s position and of your surroundings before activating any control function. CONTROL DESCRIPTION Foot Interlock Switch The Foot Interlock Switch must be depressed to enable machine functions. -
Page 11: Lower Controls
VM26-J Controls & Components Lower Controls Lower Controls 13357 ALWAYS be aware of the machine’s position and of your surroundings before activating any control function. CONTROL DESCRIPTION Emergency Stop Switch Press the EMERGENCY STOP switch at any time to stop all machine functions. -
Page 12: Workplace Inspection
VM26-J 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 13: Operating Instructions & Function Tests
VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests Operating Instructions & Function Tests DO NOT operate this machine until you have read and understood this manual, have performed the Workplace Inspection, Prestart Inspection and Routine Maintenance, and have completed all the test operations detailed in the Operating Instructions section. - Page 14 VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests Test Emergency Stop 5 Push in the ground red Emergency Stop button to the OFF position. • Result: No functions should operate. 6 Pull the red Emergency Stop button out to the ON position.
- Page 15 VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests Test Jib Functions Check the area above and around the machine for obstructions and electrical power lines before operating the machine. 17 At the Lower Controls station, turn the Key Switch to off or platform position.
- Page 16 VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests Test Foot Interlock Switch and Lift Functions Check the area above and around the machine for obstructions and electrical power lines before operating the machine. 28 Press the Lift Function Select switch. The light above it should illuminate.
- Page 17 VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests Test the Steering Function Depending on how the turret is rotated, both Drive and Steer functions may respond unexpectedly. Note the position of the arrows on the Drive Function Select icon before moving the Control Paddles.
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Page 18: Operating Instructions
VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests Operating Instructions Check the area above and around the machine for obstructions and electrical power lines before operating the machine. Emergency Stop • Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position at the... - Page 19 VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests To Position Platform from Ground Push and hold the enable switch for the Rotate, Lift or Jib function as desired, then use the Base Control Paddle to move the platform to the desired position.
- Page 20 VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests To Drive Depending on how the turret is rotated, both Drive and Steer functions may respond unexpectedly. Note the position of the arrows on the Drive Function Select icon before moving the Control Paddles.
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Page 21: Shutdown Procedure
VM26-J Operating Instructions & Function Tests Driving On A Slope DO NOT drive the machine on a slope with the platform elevated. The platform must be in the fully stowed position before driving on a slope. Determine the slope and side slope ratings for the machine and determine the slope grade. -
Page 22: Battery Charging
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Use proper AC input voltage for charging as indicated on the machine. Use only GMG authorized batteries and chargers. IMPORTANT— Be sure to disconnect the charger from the outlet before attempting to operate the unit. -
Page 23: Maintenance
VM26-J Maintenance 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. The operator must conduct a Pre-Start Inspection of the machine and test all functions before each work shift to check for damage, malfunction and unauthorized modification. -
Page 24: Routine Maintenance
VM26-J Maintenance Routine Maintenance NEVER perform work or inspection on the machine with the platform elevated without first supporting the lift assembly. IMPORTANT—The operator may perform only maintenance items on the Pre-Start Inspection Checklist. Frequent and Annual maintenance must be performed by qualified service technicians. -
Page 25: Lubrication
VM26-J Maintenance Lubrication Operator may perform routine maintenance only. Lubrication listed as Scheduled Maintenance must be performed by a qualified service technician. Lubrication ITEM SPECIFICATION FREQUENCY Hydraulic Mobile Fluid DTE 10, DTE 13M or AW32 Routine Maintenance Reservoir Check level daily... -
Page 26: Pre-Start Inspection Checklist
VM26-J 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 Be sure that the operator's manual is complete, legible and in the storage container located in the platform. -
Page 27: Frequent Inspection Checklist
VM26-J 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 28: Troubleshooting
• Obvious fluid leak or damaged component? • Wires disconnected, broken, or loose? • Fault Indicator on? • Fault Code present at platform control box? Refer to service manual or contact GMG Technical Support. Page 26 1OPVM26EN – April 2018... -
Page 29: Transport And Lifting Instructions
Truck drivers are responsible for loading and securing machines, and should be properly trained and authorized to operate GMG 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 30 VM26-J Transport and Lifting Instructions Driving or Winching onto or off of a Transport Vehicle Always attach the machine to a winch when loading or unloading from a truck or trailer by driving. Read and understand all safety, control, and operating information found on the machine and in this manual before operating the machine.
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