NIFTYLIFT Nifty Heightrider HR12 Series Operating/Safety Instructions Manual
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- Page 1 Heightrider Operating & Safety Instructions MODEL HR12 (SP34) & HR12 4x4 (SP34 4x4) SERIES Manufactured by: Niftylift Limited Chalkdell Drive Shenley Wood Milton Keynes MK5 6GF England www.niftylift.com e-mail: info@niftylift.com Tel: +44 (0)1908 223456 Fax: +44 (0)1908 312733 M50192/17...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Table of Contents INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE 1.1 Foreword 1.2 Scope 1.3 Introducing the “Height Rider” Self Propelled (SP) Series 1.4 General Specification 1.5 Identification 1.6 EC Declaration of Conformity SAFETY 2.1 Mandatory Precautions 7-10 2.2 Environmental Limitations 2.3 Noise &... -
Page 4: Introduction And General Information Page
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Introduction and General Information FOREWORD The purpose of these manuals is to provide the customer with appropriate safety operating and maintenance instructions essential for proper machine operation. All information in these manuals should be READ and fully UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is made to operate the machine. -
Page 5: Scope
SCOPE These operating instructions contain all the necessary information required to allow the safe operation of any Niftylift Height Rider HR12 powered by electric (DC), diesel (D), petrol/gasoline (P) engine, or a combination of these. For further technical information, circuit diagrams and specific instructions for all maintenance which may need to be carried out by specialist trained personnel, see the associated Workshop and Parts manual for your model of Niftylift Height Rider. -
Page 6: General Specification
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions GENERAL SPECIFICATION FEATURE HR12N HR12 4x4 MAXIMUM HEIGHT - WORKING 12.20m 40ft MAXIMUM HEIGHT - PLATFORM 10.20m 33ft 6in MAXIMUM OUTREACH 6.10m 20ft 0in MAXIMUM HEIGHT – STOWED 1.90m 1.95m 6ft 3in 6ft 5in MAXIMUM WIDTH 1.50m 1.60m... -
Page 7: Identification
Operating & Safety Instructions IDENTIFICATION (UK PLATE) This manufacturer’s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English – 06/17 Original Instructions... -
Page 8: Ec Declaration Of Conformity
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Typical) English – 06/17 Original Instructions... -
Page 9: Safety
2.1.7 Before the Niftylift is used and during use the user shall check the area in which it is to be used for possible hazards such as, but not limited to, uneven ground drop-offs, holes, bumps, obstructions, debris, floor and overhead obstructions, high voltage conductors, wind and weather, unauthorised persons and any other possibly hazardous conditions. - Page 10 2.1.16 The Niftylift shall not be operated from a position on trucks, trailers, railway cars, floating vessels, scaffolds or similar equipment unless the application is approved in writing by Niftylift Ltd in the UK. 2.1.17 Always check that the area below and around the platform is clear of personnel and obstructions before lowering or slewing.
- Page 11 Any problems or malfunctions that affect the safety of operation shall be repaired prior to continued use. 2.1.28 The boom and platform of the Niftylift shall not be used to jack the wheels off the ground. 2.1.29 The Niftylift shall not be used as a crane.
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Page 12: Environmental Limitations
ENVIRONMENTAL LIMITATIONS All "Niftylift" Height Riders are limited to operation as previously described, not suitable for rough terrain work. Unless specifically configured otherwise, the machine will have short time rating for operation in extreme temperatures. i.e. Reduced battery cycle times for low temperatures, e.g. freezers, food storage etc., cooling limitations for high temperatures. -
Page 13: Noise & Vibration
Operating & Safety Instructions All standard Niftylift machines are rated for a wind speed of 12.5 m/s, which equates to 45kph / 28mph or force 6 on the Beaufort scale. No attempt should be made to operate a Niftylift in wind strengths above this limit and if the operator has any doubts over the wind speed he /she should cease operation immediately until it can be established that the wind speed has fallen to a safe level. -
Page 14: Preparation And Inspection
***Carry out the Pre-operational Report before placing machine in service. PREPARATION FOR USE Whilst every effort has been made at the Niftylift factory to ensure your machine arrives in a safe and operable condition it is necessary to carry out a systematic inspection prior to putting the aerial platform into service. -
Page 15: Pre-Operational Safety Check Schedules
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK SCHEDULES Before use each day and at the beginning of each shift the aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and functional test including, but not limited to, the following: 3.3.1 DAILY SAFETY CHECKS Check that all labels (decals) are in place and legible. - Page 16 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 3.3.3 MONTHLY SAFETY CHECKS Check the engine oil level (if applicable). Check the wheel nuts (torque 65ft lbs / 86Nm). Check that the bolts holding the wheel motors to the chassis are secure. Check that the slew worm is secured and correctly in mesh.
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Page 17: Placard, Decals And Installation
E-Stop, Do Not Disable P14864 Head Protection P14921 Manual Hand Pump P19716 Are you trained? P22055 “Nifty HR12” – Grey P14604 “Niftylift.com” – Black P14390 “Height Rider 12” – Grey P14605 General Warning P21970 Booms / Brakes Selector P19446 Foam Filled Tyres P14932... - Page 18 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Cage tie-down warning P21404 No Step P14785 Footswitch P14884 Logo - 4x4 P14697 Battery isolator (4x4) P18600 Brake Release (4x4) P18788 Power to cage socket P24787 Charger Socket P19699 Emergency Controls P21700 English – 06/17 Original Instructions...
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Page 20: Torque Requirements
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions TORQUE REQUIREMENTS BOLT QUALITY/SIZE Tightening torque in lbs ft (Nm) Plated Unplated Grade 10.9 12.9 10.9 12.9 5 (7) 8 (10) 9 (12) 6 (8) 8 (11) 10 (13) 13 (17) 18 (25) 22 (29) 14 (19) 20 (27) -
Page 21: Operation
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Operation CONTROL CIRCUIT COMPONENTS 4.1.1 CONTROL BOARD: - Situated under the rear cover, the encapsulated control board comprises a PCB. (Printed circuit board) that incorporates all of the relays to control the machines operation. The control board is common to all models, and contains functions, which might not be utilised on your particular machine. - Page 22 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.7 BOOM SWITCH: - Mounted on the end of the machine counterbalance, and operated by the upper boom, this switch controls both the operation of the tilt alarm sensor, and the speed control function. With the booms in the stowed position, the tilt alarm sensor is by-passed, allowing the machine to negotiate slopes in excess of the permissible working angle, without isolating the drive function.
- Page 23 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.13 PETROL (GASOLINE) ENGINE: - Generally a Honda GX 240 engine, driving a single body pump with direct mounted pump dump valve. The engine is also equipped with a throttle solenoid for two-speed operation.
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Page 24: Ground Control Operation
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions GROUND CONTROL OPERATION 4.2.1 GROUND CONTROL STATION ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING. ALL MODELS Ensure all red emergency stops are out. Turn key switch at ground control station to ground (i.e. fully down). Ensure function selector hand valve is turned to Ground position (i.e. - Page 25 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.2.2 BOOM OPERATION Push and hold green power button. Select lever 1, 2, 3 or 4 for desired boom function. 1 Operates Telescope UP for out DOWN for in 2 Operates Lower Boom UP for up DOWN for down 3 Operates Upper Boom...
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Page 26: Platform Control Operation
PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATION 4.3.1 PLATFORM CONTROL STATION NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL PETROL (GASOLINE), LIQUID PROPANE OR DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE. BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HAS READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. - Page 27 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.2 BOOM OPERATION (HR12N BI-ENERGY MODEL SHOWN) Depress foot switch or push and hold green power button. Select lever 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 for desired boom function. 1 Operates Drive and Steer (refer to Section 4.4) 2 Operates Platform Level FWD for fwd BACK for back...
- Page 28 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.3 SiOPS - LOAD SENSING BAR (If fitted) WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE THE USER MUST BE AWARE OF ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS. This machine incorporates a load sensing bar that senses if the operator has been pushed or has fallen against it.
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Page 29: Drive Control Operation
High Drive position. When driving with the booms fully stowed, the Tilt Alarm is bypassed to allow the Niftylift to be driven in areas where the slope exceeds the working limit. In normal operation the drive is therefore unaffected when driven onto a slope in excess of the working limit, until the booms are raised, whereupon the drive would be disabled and the tilt alarm sounds continuously. -
Page 30: Cage Weigh System
4.5.1 LOAD CELL The Niftylift HR12 is fitted with an electronic load cell. This load cell is a moment-independent design. This means that independent of the load position inside the machine cage, the actual load is measured and if pre-calibrated limit values are exceeded, warnings will be activated. If load exceeds the safe working limit (SWL) of the machine, the machine will be disabled until the load is reduced to below 95% of the safe working limit. -
Page 31: Batteries And Charging
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES MUST BE RECHARGED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA FREE OF FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HAZARDS THAT MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION. HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED DURING THE CHARGING PROCESS. Recharge batteries at the end of every working day or shift. (Note: To recharge batteries fully from flat takes approx. - Page 32 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Some Niftylifts are fitted with a Battery Management System, which permanently monitors the condition of the batteries. When the batteries become discharged to 20% of their capacity the management system will begin to "shut down" the hydraulic power packs. This causes the drive/boom operating system to alternately stop and start, signalling to the operator that re- charging is necessary.
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Page 33: Transporting, Towing, Craneage, Storage And Setting To Work
Always ensure the truck or trailer you are loading or towing the Niftylift with can carry it legally. If loading by crane the use of shackles and an adequately rated spreader beam, with four leg slings, is MANDATORY. - Page 34 When the indicator knob comes out of the block, the brakes are ‘Off’. The Niftylift can now be towed over short distances - maximum speed 5mph. To re-set the brakes, move the brake override lever back to the normal ‘up-right’ position. The telltale indicator will return flush into the block.
- Page 35 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions To restore the brake function, open the brake override release valve anti-clockwise by two full turns. The brakes are now re-set. Before the machine will drive again, the red knob on the drive control valve block must be wound fully closed (clockwise until tight).
- Page 36 Service Department for further advice. Niftylift Limited is not liable for any third party damage caused during transport. Careful attention to correct procedures will prevent many of the small snags that can happen in transit. Re-work is both expensive and time consuming.
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Page 37: Emergency Controls
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. INCIDENT NOTIFICATION It is a mandatory requirement that any accident or incident involving a Niftylift, regardless of whether any party received injury or property was damaged is reported by telephone directly to Niftylift. Failure to do so may render any warranty on the machine void. -
Page 38: Responsibilities
CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP When a change of ownership of a Niftylift occurs, it shall be the responsibility of the seller to notify Niftylift direct of the unit, model and serial number and the name and address of the new owner within 60 days. -
Page 39: Inspection/ Service Check List
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Inspection/Service/Pre-Hire Check list MACHINE SERIAL NO TOWING PASS FAIL Machine secured on trailer Straps correctly positioned and tightened Wheels chocked if necessary AXLES, WHEELS AND BRAKES Wheels are secure, tyre condition acceptable Wheel bearings O.K. Brake linkages and cables secure Brake shoe wear not excessive Machine climbs slope... - Page 40 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLATFORM (continued) PASS FAIL Platform levelling over full range Slewing smooth over full range Operation of telescopic boom over full range No excessive movement of telescopic boom TILT ALARM Booms raised on slope - drive disabled, siren tone constant Boom operation unaffected Booms lowered - drive restored...
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Page 41: Safety Related Parts Of The Control System (Srp/Cs)
Safety Related Parts of the Control System (SRP/CS) The Niftylift control system has been designed and validated according to the required standards. The table below lists the safety related parts of the control system and the level to which they have been approved. - Page 42 Maintenance must only be carried out by appropriately trained and competent persons. The effects of deviations from the specified performance on the safety function(s); If the tilt interlock does not function as intended it is possible that the Niftylift may encounter slopes for which it is not rated.
- Page 43 Do not attempt to open the tilt sensor or replace components soldered to any PCB. Do not attempt maintenance of hydraulic components i.e. replace seals or internal component. Only Niftylift original and supplied parts shall be used. English – 06/17...
- Page 44 Means for easy and safe trouble shooting; To check the operation of the tilt sensor system 1. Power on the Niftylift and select the base control location. 2. Press the device upper side over the “X+” symbol, until maximum angle and check that green LED goes off.
- Page 45 All components within the tilt interlock are rated to the environmental conditions acceptable for the machine; refer to Section 2.2. Indications and alarms; There are no indicators or alarms to show that the Niftylift is under the control of the elevated drive speed interlock. Muting and suspension of safety functions;...
- Page 46 Means for easy and safe trouble shooting; To check the operation of the elevated drive speed system Ensure that the Niftylift has sufficient clearance in all directions to drive for a minimum distance to ascertain that the elevated drive speed in correct.
- Page 47 The effects of deviations from the specified performance on the safety function(s); If the load sensing system does not function as intended it is possible that the Niftylift may encounter overloads for which it is not rated.
- Page 48 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Response time; The Load sensing system is active all the time the green button or footswitch is depressed, the application of an overload will be detected within 4 seconds to cater for transient loads and acceleration forces.
- Page 49 Means for easy and safe trouble shooting; To check the operation of the load sensor system 1. Power on the Niftylift and select the base control location. 2. Allow the power circuits to cycle and ensure the machine is ready for the command signal.
- Page 50 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLATFORM LEVELLING The Platform levelling system is PL c in accordance with ISO 13849-1:2008 as required by BS EN 280:2013 The limits of the safety-related parts to the category selected and any fault exclusions; The Platform levelling system comprises of a load holding device mounted to the slave levelling cylinder.
- Page 51 Section 2.2. Indications and alarms; There are no indicators or alarms to show that the Niftylift levelling system is functioning. Muting and suspension of safety functions; It is not possible to suspend the operation of the Elevated the levelling system Control modes;...
- Page 52 3. The effects of deviations from the specified performance on the safety function(s); If the interlocking of the control positions does not function as intended it is possible that the Niftylift may allow modes of operation that render it potentially dangerous.
- Page 53 12. Means for easy and safe trouble shooting; To check the operation of the load sensor system. 1. Power on the Niftylift and select the base control location. 2. Allow the power circuits to cycle and ensure the machine is ready for the command signal.
- Page 54 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions PREVENT MOVEMENTS OF LOAD HOLDING CYLINDERS IN CASE OF PIPE FAILURE The load holding system is PL c in accordance with ISO 13849-1:2008 as required by BS EN 280:2013 The limits of the safety-related parts to the category selected and any fault exclusions; The load holding system comprises of a load holding device mounted to the master levelling cylinder.
- Page 55 Section 2.2. Indications and alarms; There are no indicators or alarms to show that the Niftylift load holding system is functioning. Muting and suspension of safety functions; It is not possible to suspend the operation of the load holding system.
- Page 56 3. The effects of deviations from the specified performance on the safety function(s); If the interlocking of the travel controls does not function as intended it is possible that the Niftylift may allow modes of operation that render it potentially dangerous.
- Page 57 12. Means for easy and safe trouble shooting; To check the operation of the travel control interlock. 1. Power on the Niftylift and select the cage control location. 2. Allow the power circuits to cycle and ensure the machine is ready for the command signal.