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Electrical Hazard ■ ■ Electrical Hazard Warning DANGER S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT ELEVATING WORK PLATFORMS ARE NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED. If the platform, scissors arm assem�l�, or a�� other co���ctive part of the machi�e co�tacts a high-voltage electri- sem�l�, or a�� other co���ctive part of the machi�e co�tacts a high-voltage electri- �l�, or a��...
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It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or action which may result in damage to the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT. page - ii Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
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Introduction A IMPORTANT This Operators Ma��al provi�es a �ail� i�spectio� proce��re that will help �o� keep �o�r S3970RT / Denotes important information pertaining S3370RT/S2770RT i� goo� operati�g co��itio�. to settings, capacities, conditions, which Do �ot perform other mai�te�a�ce ��less �o�...
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No mo�ificatio� sho�l� �e ma�e to the ● ■ eq�ipme�t witho�t prior writte� co�se�t of the S�orkel E�gi�eeri�g Departme�t. Make a pre-start i�spectio� of the S3970RT / ● ■ S3370RT / S2770RT at the �egi��i�g of each shift. A malf��ctio�i�g machi�e m�st �ot �e �se�.
Electrical O�tlet ..........11-7 Raisi�g the platform ......... 8-2 No�-Marki�g T�res......... 11-7 Alter�ative Power Optio�s ......11-7 Operati�g From The Platform Co�trol Box ..8-2 Drivi�g ............. 8-4 Sta�ilisers ............11-7 S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page - vii...
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H��ra�lic Oil (UN 1270) ......12-3 Liq�efie� Petrole�m Gas (UN 1075) ... 12-3 Motor Oil (UN 1270) ........12-3 13. Operator's Troubleshootingt Tro��leshooti�g ..........13-1 Operator Tro��leshooti�g Chart ....13-1 Appendix A. Glossary page - viii Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
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Watch for ��sta��ers a�� �ever allow a��o�e ● ■ At the start of each work shift, the S3970RT / to �e ���er, or to reach thro�gh the �ooms S3370RT / S2770RT shall �e give� a vis�al while operati�g the aerial platform.
�o�r view �elow. Make s�re the area �elow the platform is free of perso��el �efore loweri�g. Do �ot operate a� S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT that is �amage� or �ot f��ctio�i�g properl�. Do Access a�� egress from the platform is to �e �ot �se the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT ��til...
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�� a� a�thorise� age�t of the ma��fact�rer. Do �ot �se the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT as a cra�e, hoist, or jack,or for a�� other p�rpose DO NOT carr� f�el or other flamma�le or explosive other tha�...
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Safety Decals and Placards ■ ■ There are several safet� �ecals a�� placar�s o� the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT. Their locatio�s a�� �escriptio�s are show� i� this sectio�. Take time to st��� them. A CAUTION...
�othi�g moves, the EMERGENCY repairs. STOP switch m�st �e o�t (o�) for a��thi�g o� the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT to work (p�ll the ■ ■ Emergency Stop Switches switch a�� it will pop o�t). At platform control box ■...
■ ■ Load sensing system While the alarm is sounding it is not possible to As soo� as the scissor stack rises from it’s stowe� drive the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT nor raise positio� the overloa� protectio� s�stem �ecomes the platform active.
�o� are except whe� someo�e is e�teri�g or leavi�g the worki�g aloft. For the hor� to work the followi�g platform. switches, o� the gro��� co�trol �ox, m�st �e set as i��icate�: S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page 2-3...
Figure 2.12 - Enable Switch The sta�iliser co�trols are o� the �pper left si�e of the platform co�trol �ox. The sta�ilisers are �se� to level the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT (for ■ ■ RCD/ELCB AC Outlet (option) complete sta�iliser operati�g proce��res see the Operatio�...
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flashes at about one (1) flash per second any time the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT engine is running. There is no ON/OFF switch for the flashing light, it cannot be turned off while the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT is running. Fall Restraint Lanyard Anchor Points...
SAE10W or 10W30 Below 32°F (0°C) SAE10W or 10W30 (-17°C)to(0°C) 10W40 NOTE: further details regarding lubricants, maintenance schedules and service please refer to the Maintenance and Repair Parts Manual for this machine. page 3-4 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
�ecome large reservoirs for h��ra�lic oil a�� the oil level i� the ta�k will �e low. The oil level sho�l� �e withi� (0.25 i�ches, 6.4 mm) of the li�e. S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page 4-1...
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����le �etwee� the g�i�eli�es i� �oth the fore a�� aft a�� lateral ga�ges. Whe� the ����les are ce�tere� the platform is level a�� ca� safel� �e raise�. page 4-2 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
Level sensor a�tomaticall� sh�ts off agai�. ■ ❏ Whe� the level se�sor alarm so���s, a�tomatic i�terlocks make it impossi�le to �rive the S3970RT / Platform height vs. drive speed ■ ❏ S3370RT / S2770RT or raise the platform. For The machi�es feat�re a varia�le maxim�m �rive more complete i�formatio�...
■ ■ Fuses tech�icia�. Figure 5.4 - Fuses There are fo�r (4) f�ses o� a sta��ar� S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT, that are accessa�le to the operator. (The f�ses are locate� o� the e�gi�e ca�i�et wall ���er the ra�iator overflow �ottle). The p�rpose is to protect the electrical circ�its from...
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�e co�trolle� from the gro��� co�trol �ox (1) or the e�gi�e to start. Whe� the �atter� switch platform co�trol �ox (2). is OFF the positive si�e of the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT �atter� is �isco��ecte� from the electrical s�stem. Lock this switch OFF whe�...
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O� S3970RT the switch ca� �e �se� to allow control box. If the one on the ground control box f�ll height or limit the maxim�m elevatio� to is off the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT will not 33ft or 27ft worki�g height. O� S3370RT the start or run.
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�othi�g moves. This switch m�st �e o�t (o�) the STEERING switch to straighten the wheels after a turn. to start a�� r�� the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT from the platform co�trol �ox, p�ll 9. Lift/Drive Selector: Whe� this switch is set the switch a��...
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�elow. perso��el, a�� ca� ca�se �amage to the machi�e. The p�rpose of the Dail� I�spectio� a�� Mai�te�a�ce is to keep the S3970RT / S3370RT / A DANGER S2770RT i� proper worki�g co��itio� a�� to �etect sig�s of malf��ctio� at the earliest possi�le time.
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7. Park the machi�e s�ch that o�e rear wheel is i� a �epressio� (approx. 100mm �eep) s�ch that the axle switch ope�s. A ker� or g�tter ma� �e s�fficie�t page 7-2 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
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��it (A). Vis�all� check to see that the pre- filter is �ot f�ll of co�tami�a�ts. See the Specificatio�s chapter for the correct e�gi�e oil gra�e a�� weight. ■ ■ Fuel Leaks Figure 7.4 - Fuel Leaks at Tank S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page 7-3...
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Figure 7.11 - Wiring Harness in the Scissor Stack Pa� partic�lar atte�tio� to the wiri�g har�esses that are attache� to the scissor stack. Note that the wire har�ess r��s �esi�e the mai� hose ����le. page 7-4 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
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�amage from chaffi�g or r���i�g agai�st protr�sio�s o� the chassis or scissor stack. ■ ■ Hydraulic Oil Tank Figure 7.13 - Hydraulic Oil Tank Figure 7.15 - Check Hydraulic Cylinders S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page 7-5...
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�efore �o� operate the machi�e. ■ ■ Tires and Wheels S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT tires are foam fille�. P��ct�res of the t�pe ca�se� �� �olts, screws, or �ails are �ot a pro�lem. Look for large holes or lo�g c�ts completel� thro�gh the tire �o��: holes or c�ts where foam is �ei�g...
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Start the engine and leave it running for the next e.g. the �se of Fall Restrai�t Har�esses, La��ar�s, step a�� A�chors. ■ ■ Ground Controls ■ ■ Bubble Level Figure 7.22 - Bubble Level Figure 7.26 - Ground Controls S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page 7-7...
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�ox hol�i�g the switch �p to rise platform a�� p�shi�g to see that the� ca�se the S3970RT / S3370RT / the switch �ow� to lower the platform. Remem�er S2770RT to move the wa� it sho�l� (see Fig�re to hol�...
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■ ■ Fall Restraint Lanyard Anchor Points (Option) Check all fo�r (4) of the Fall Restrai�t a�chorages o� the floor of the platform for the S3970RT/S3370RT, a�� all six (6) of the Fall Restrai�t a�chorages o� the floor of the platform for the S2770RT to see that the�...
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7. Daily Inspection and Maintenance ■ ■ Operator Manual Figure 7.34 - Operator Manual Holder Check that the operatio� ma��al is i� the hol�er. page 7-10 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
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7. Daily Inspection and Maintenance S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page 7-11...
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Look to see that all placar�s a�� �ecals are i� place a�� legi�le. Replace a�� missi�g or illegi�le placar�s or �ecals �efore placi�g the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT i�to service for the �ail� work shift. Decal a�� placar� kits for the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT are availa�le from S�orkel �ealers.
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Gro��� co�trol �ox Emerge�c� Stop switch ground can always take over machine locatio�. control. A DANGER The S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT is not Electrically insulated. Death Serious Injury operating personnel, can occur if the machine should come into contact with energised electrical wires during operation.
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Begi� at the sectio� e�title� Operati�g From The Platform Co�trol Box if �o� i�te�� to start a�� If the engine does not start in 20 seconds, r�� the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT from the release the start switch then wait 60 ...
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4. E�ter the platform a�� close the gate. Figure 8.8 5. P�ll the Emergency Stop switch o�twar� (o�) (see Fig�re 8.8). 6. Press the Glow Plug switch �ow� a�� S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page 8-3...
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Steering rocker-switch to return to straight line travel. In tight spots you should stop the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT, turn the wheels the direction you want to go, then, after you have aimed the steering wheels, squeeze...
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3. Sq�eeze a�� hol� the Safety Control S3370RT / S2770RT above the ground - use agai�st the Jo�stick Co�troller (see Fig�re the other three (3) to level the S3970RT / 8.10). S3370RT / S2770RT as necessary. 4. P�sh the Joystick Controller forwar�...
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■ ■ Operating The Stabilisers Manually To set the stabilisers ■ ❏ 1. The e�gi�e m�st �e r���i�g a�� the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT set for platform co�trol �ox operatio�. Note: In order to operate any of the stabilisers you must...
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���er the o�trigger footplates, or the t�res. The o�trigger footplates m�st �e lowere� o�l� o�to a firm s�rface that ca� s�pport the loa� of the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT a�� its rate� capacit�. Figure 8.16 2. Press a�� hol� the switch �ow� to the ‘Auto Level’...
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4. Lower the �eck exte�sio� ha��les a�� allow the lock to locate (see Fig�re 8.21). Figure 8.20 A compete�t perso� shall assess slope a�� s�rface co��itio�s �efore setti�g �p machi�e o� a slope. page 8-8 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
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Each is covere� as a separate sectio� �elow. platform co�trol �ox or the gro��� co�trol �ox, p�ll it a�� a�� it will pop o�t (o�). The S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT e�gi�e ca� the� �e restarte� ■ ■ Emergency Stop i�...
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Pinching And Crushing Hazard. At the next step the platform will come down and the Figure 9.8 scissor arms will close. Keep all body parts out of the scissor arms and out from under the platform. page 9-2 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
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S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT brakes will be released. Do not proceed to the next step unless the S3970RT/S3370RT/ S2770RT is on a level surface or the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT is securely attached to another vehicle that has the capacity to safely control the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT on a grade.
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Main Power switch to OFF the� remove the ke� (see Fig�re 10.2). Figure 10.1 - Correct Stowed Position To �ri�g the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT i�to Figure 10.3 the Stowed Position �se the co�trols o� either the 2.
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10.4). l�gs (see Fig�res 10.8 a�� 10.9). 7. Whe� the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT is i� place o� the trailer, p�sh the Emergency Stop switch (see Fig�re 10.4) i� (OFF) at the platform co�trol �ox. 8. Chock the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT wheels.
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8. 8. Reset the h��ra�lic s�stem �� reversi�g these proce��res. ■ ■ Long Term Storage Whe� i�te��i�g to store the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT for more tha� 90 �a�s witho�t �se place the machi�e i� covere� storage, e�s�re the S3970RT/S3370RT/S2770RT is isolate�...
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Whe� ret�r�i�g a machi�e to service from a s�stai�e� perio� of �is�se (over 90 �a�s) perform the 90 �a� i�spectio�. Also replace the e�gi�e oil a�� h��ra�lic oil a�� all filters. page 10-4 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
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�atter� isolator switch sho�l� �e t�r�e� to the "Off" positio�. Batteries ■ ❏ Si�ce the Bi-E�erg� S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT is powere� �� "Deep C�cle Tractio� Figure 11.2 - Diesel/Electric Selection Switch Batteries" partic�lar atte�tio� sho�l� �e pai� to the �atteries o�-�oar�...
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Figure 11.7 - Mains Power Connection For Charger Battery charger ■ ❏ The Bi-E�erg� S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT is A IMPORTANT fitte� with a� o�-�oar� a�tomatic �atter� charger (see Fig�re 11.6). The charger will completel� re- DO NOT re-charge the batteries unless the charge the �atteries a��...
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�o� �egi� to operate the machi�e Figure 11.8 - Fuel Level Gauge The S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT has the optio� LPG ta�ks have two (2) f�el ga�ges o� top. O�e of �ei�g powere� �� a gasoli�e e�gi�e. If it has a meas�res correctl�...
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(horizontal or vertical) to read. ■ ■ Operating From the Ground Control Box Before �o� �egi� to operate the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT from the gro��� co�trol �ox, a q�alifie� operator m�st perform the Dail�...
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(�p) (see Fig�re 11.15). to start the engine again. ■ ■ Operating From The Platform Control Before �o� �egi� to operate the S3970RT / S3370RT/S2770RTfrom the platform co�trol �ox, a q�alifie� operator m�st perform the Dail� I�spectio� a�� Mai�te�a�ce as �escri�e� i� chapter, of this ma��al...
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8. If the e�gi�e is col�, press a�� hol� the There are fo�r (4) Fall Restrai�t a�chor poi�ts o� Choke switch (see Fig�re 11.17) ��ri�g the floor of the platform for the S3970RT/S3370RT, two (2) �ehi�� the roll-o�t �eck whe� retracte�, the �ext step.
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S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT. If �o� �se a� electrical so�rce Rear o�tsi�e the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT �e s�re Lumber Rack �o� �isco��ect it �efore �o� �rive the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT awa�.
☞ ■ Special fire fighting procedures: ■ ■ Hazardous Components The S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT ma� co�tai� Use positive press�re, self co�tai�e� �reathi�g some or all the followi�g materials a�� o�jects apparat�s. that pote�tiall� co�l� �ecome sig�ifica�t fire or e�viro�me�tal hazar�s ��ri�g the lifetime of the...
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Pro��ct ma� melt, after ig�itio�, to form flamma�le liq�i�. A DANGER Burning produces intense heat, dense smoke, and toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and traces of page 12-2 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
�e �se� to fl�sh spills awa� from expos�res. Unusual fire and explosion hazards: ☞ ■ Pro��cts of com��stio� ma� co�tai� car�o� mo�oxi�e, car�o� �ioxi�e, a�� other toxic materials. S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1 Rev A page 12-3...
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Rec�cle as m�ch of the recovera�le pro��ct as possi�le. Dispose of �o�-rec�cla�le material as a RCRA hazar�o�s waste �� s�ch metho�s as i�ci�eratio�, compl�i�g with fe�eral, state, a�� local reg�latio�s. page 12-4 Rev A S3970RT, S3370RT & S2770RT – 13865-1...
Any problem that cannot be fixed by actions The first col�m�, of the followi�g chart, lists some listed below should be referred to a trained commo� pro�lems e�co��tere� �� S3970RT / and qualified S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT S3370RT / S2770RT operators. service technician. Operator Troubleshooting Chart ■...
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Platform will not go up Engine is not running. Start the engine from the control station where or down. you will operate the S3970RT / S3370RT / S2770RT. Switches set wrong (Lift For around control operation: Indicator light is lit).
Appendix A. Glossary aerial platform A - Anchorage - a fixed structure to which the components of the system are rigged. a mobile device that has an adjustable position platform, supported from ground level by a B - Body Wear - a full body harness worn by the structure.
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main boom turning radius a boom assembly located between the turntable the radius of the circle created by the wheel dur- and the platform or jib boom. The main boom ing a 360° turn with the steering wheels turned includes the base, intermediate, and tip boom. to maximum, inside turning radius is the wheel closest to the centre and outside turning radius is maximum travel height...
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