Power Towers pecolift Operating And Maintenance Manual

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Introduction The Power Tower Pecolift is a simple, safe and efﬁcient alternative to step-ladders, platform/podium steps and small scaffold towers. The Operating Speciﬁcations Pecolift is the ﬁrst non-powered, powered access platform. It does not require batteries (or charging) or connection to an electricity supply. It...
Page 3: Operating Specifications
OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Working Dimensions Maximum working height: 3.50 m Maximum platform height: 1.50 m Platform dimensions: 720 mm (L) x 600 mm (W) Working footprint: 985 mm x 700 mm Safe working load: 150 kg (1 person + tools) Maximum manual force: 200 N Maximum gradient for operation:...
Page 4: Do's And Don'ts
Pecolift. 17. Never use the Pecolift if vision impaired by bright lighting. 18. Never push the Pecolift on sloping surfaces without the use of a safe method. 19. Never push or pull objects with the platform.
Page 5: Primary Components
PRIMARY COMPONENTS PRIMARY COMPONENT LOCATIONS Tool Tray Flywheel Handle Flywheel Gates Platform Tray Emergency Spirit Lowering Tool Level Auto-Lok Swivel Braked Wheel Castor Rubber Foot (Pad) Courtesy of Crane.Market...
Page 6: Operating Procedures (Incl. Emergency Operation)
It is essential to be familiar with the correct operating procedures. The operator must have adequate training for this type of platform. The Pecolift can be ﬁtted with a safety harness point. If the operator chooses to wear a safety harness, an approved ‘fall restraint’ type harness should be worn with a very short lanyard.
Page 7 OPERATING PROCEDURES PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1. Visually inspect the Pecolift for any signs of damage to handrails, platform tray, chassis and mast lifting structure including mast ﬁxing bolts. 2. Check castor and wheels rotate freely and are undamaged. 3. Check castor (pic 1) and wheel ﬁxings...
Page 8 OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY LOWERING OPERATION Never attempt to recover the machine/operator if there is any possibility the machine is contacting any live wiring/cabling and is therefore potentially ‘live’ . To lower the platform in the event of the operator being incapacitated (unable to operate the ﬂywheel handle in the basket): 1.
Page 9: Maintenance Procedures
MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Please note that whilst the Pecolift is extremely simple to 3. Check gates, gate hinges, hinge springs and ﬁxings are secure and maintain, all work must be carried out by a competent person. gates close freely. Ensure gates cannot open outwards.
Page 10 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Six Monthly Checks - LOLER holding end with long nosed pliers and pulling outward and then 1. Remove handle cover using suitable security screw tool releasing (Pic 2). Ensure plunger springs back freely. Reﬁt cover and inspect and lubricate gearwheels. Use Omega 73 no. 2 harsh and screw.
Page 11 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Platform Raised 8. Check castor latch operation (Pic 4) with an assistant or weight Max 25kg in platform so that rubber feet have contacted the ground. Mast Elevate platform 100mm and look under front of chassis to rear of castor and check latch has engaged tab on rear of castor mounting Cotton Reel –...
Page 12: Lubrication Of Castor Mounting Plate
Clean area shown can be used. Take the Pecolift and place 1100mm away from an unobstructed wall (no less), stand in the platform and turn the handle to elevate the platform 100mm to activate the automatic Apply an even amount of brakes.
Page 13 Pecolift is safely secured to the transport vehicle. Ensure that the transport vehicle has the load capacity and dimensions in order to safely carry the weight and size of the Pecolift. Ensure that loading straps/chains are of adequate capacity to safely secure the Pecolift for transport.
Page 14: Transportation, Towing, Lifting And Manoeuvring
It is the responsibility of the driver to ensure safe practice is employed in order to access the vehicle bed in order to manoeuvre the Pecolift and then tie it down. One option is for the vehicle to be fitted with suitable guarding to prevent the possibility of the driver from falling to the ground.
Page 15: Storage
Only store or transport the Pecolift in an upright position. Upon removal from storage and prior to returning to use, ensure machine pre-operation checks are carried out thoroughly, check LOLER certiﬁcate is current.
Page 16: Key Spare Parts
PEL-M-401 Spirit Level PT-M-106 Peco-lift gates (pair) PEL-M-402 Corner Foot (Pad) PEL-M-403 Mudguard PEL-M-404 Tool Box PEL-M-405 Pecolift Decal Set 1 PEL-M-600 Pecolift Decal Set 2 PEL-M-601 Pecolift Decal Set 3 PEL-M-602 Chassis Cover PEL-M-406 Emergency Lowering Tool PEL-M-407 Flywheel...
Page 17: Warranty Terms
If additional equipment or any third party work, modiﬁcations or caused by or as a result of failure to follow transportation, storage, alterations are to be carried out on the Pecolift which will involve any installation, loading or operation instructions.
Page 18: Decal Placement
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Page 19 DECAL PLACEMENT Picture Description Decal Location 5kg Maximum load Inside toolbox, 1 in each pocket Operating instructions Each side of toolbox, internal face Do not tie down over cage guardrails Cage, middle guardrail Safe Working Load 150 kg Chassis gate end Lifting/tie down point x 2 Each corner of chassis below SWL decal Product logo, x 2...
Page 20 DECAL PLACEMENT Courtesy of Crane.Market...
Page 21 DECAL PLACEMENT Picture Description Decal Location Machine must be level before use Left hand side gate Only trained & authorised operators to use the machine Left hand side gate Internal use only Right hand side gate Keep clear of machine area Right hand side gate Maintain 3 points of contact when accessing platform...
Page 22 APPENDIX ‘A’ - OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS FOR PECOLIFT WR OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS FOR PECOLIFT WR Working Dimensions Maximum working height: 3.50 m Maximum platform height: 1.50 m Platform dimensions: 720 mm (L) x 600 mm (W) Working footprint: 1100 mm x 1100 mm...
Page 23 6. Cordon off work area in accordance with guidelines. 7. Safe working load for the Pecolift WR is 1 person only plus tools with a total of 150kg including person. Never exceed the safe working load.
Page 24 4. Never use in the vicinity of live conductors. weight of the machine. 5. Never try to move the Pecolift WR on its wheels when elevated. 4. Ensure operator is fit and does not suffer from fear of heights. 6. Never extend the height of the platform by using boxes, steps, 5.
Page 25 80Nm (Pic A). Ensure the axle tube and assembly is lightly greased to damage to the main mounting bolt. ensure a smooth action when operating the foot brake. Power Towers Limited strongly recommends replacing any castor assembly that is over 3 years old with a new one. Courtesy of Crane.Market...
Page 26 APPENDIX ‘C’ - ADDITIONAL MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS FOR PECOLIFT WR APPENDIX ‘D’ - ATEX CERTIFICATION WHEELS AND CASTORS It is absolutely essential that the wheels and castors are maintained in MACHINES WITH ATEX CERTIFICATION good condition at all times, for two reasons: The Pecolift, standard or windrated, can be specified as ATEX approved, for zones 1 and 21.
Page 27 TEST RESULTS & NOTES Description Work Carried out Date ALTERATIONS & REPAIRS Description Work Carried out Date Courtesy of Crane.Market...
Page 28 PECO-OP+WR | UK | 05.15 www.powertowers.com | pecolift.com 100% British designed and manufactured. Courtesy of Crane.Market...