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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual Part Number 0260072 July 2008...
- Page 2 The aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Death or serious injury will result from contact with, or inadequate clearance from, an energized conductor. Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach distance as defined by the Minimum Safe Approach Distance section in Chapter 3–Safety. Regard all conductors as energized.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Battery Condition Indicator ........15 Tires and Wheels ............27 Battery Charge Indicator...........15 Lower Control Station ..........28 Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge ........15 Operating Controls ..........28 Hydraulic Fluid Level Sight Gauge ......16 Emergency Stop ............28 Emergency Power ..........28 Level Sensor.............29 Flashing Light ............29 AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 4 Drive Speeds ............41 All Motion Alarm............42 Gradeability ..............42 Theoretical Gradeability ........42 Actual Gradeability ..........42 Percent vs. Degree of Slope .........42 Driving on a Slope ..........42 Calculating Percent Grade ........42 Machine Gradeability ..........44 Electrical Power Outlet ..........44 Air Line ..............44 AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction
Training is essential and must be performed by a quali- Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from fied person. Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part number from the front cover to assure that the correct manual will be •... -
Page 6: Maintenance
A reprint of the “ Manual of Responsibilities for Dealers, federal law. Owners, Users, Operators, Lessors and Lessees of ANSI/SIA A92.5-2006 Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms” is available from Snorkel dealers or from the Maintenance factory upon request. Every person who maintains, inspects, tests, or repairs the aerial platform must be qualified to do so. -
Page 7: Chapter 2 - Specifi Cations
Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs (Both Sides) Front Right Side Main Boom Tip Boom Riser Boom Lanyard Anchors Operator’s Manual Lower Controls Platform Front Foot Switch Power to Platform Inlet Battery Disconnect Switch Tie-Down/Lifting Rear Lugs Battery Charger Plug Left Side AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 8: Working Envelope
Chapter 2 – Specifi cations Working Envelope (16.7) (15.2) (13.7) (12.2) (10.7) (9.1) (7.6) (6.1) (4.6) (3.0) (1.5) Feet (1.5) (3.0) (4.6) (6.1) (7.6) (9.1) (Meters) AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 9: General Specifi Cations
20 to 25 seconds Down 30 to 35 seconds Drive High, booms stowed 3.2 mph ( 5.1 km/h) Low, booms raised/extended 0.8 mph (1.3 km/h) Drive System Standard Two wheel drive Gradeability – theoretical Tires Non-marking IN240/55D 17.5 AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 10 Chapter 2 – Specifi cations AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 11: Chapter 3 - Safety
Over 200kV to 350kV 6.10 Over 350kV to 500kV 7.62 Over 500kV to 750kV 10.67 Over 750kV to 1000kV 13.72 Table 1 – Minimum Safe Approach Distance Figure 3 – Minimum Safe Approach Distance AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 12: Prestart Inspection
Operate the controls slowly and deliberately to avoid jerky and erratic operation. • Always stop the controls in neutral before going in the opposite direction. Do not dismount while the aerial platform is in motion or jump off the platform. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 13: Tip-Over And Falling Hazards
Snorkel. Do not operate the aerial platform from trucks, trailers, rail- way cars, floating vessels, scaffolds, or similar equipment unless the application is approved in writing by Snorkel. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 14: Placards And Decals
In case of injury by escaping hydraulic fluid, seek medical attention at once. Do not place your hand or any part of your body in front of escaping hydraulic fluid. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for hydraulic leaks. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 15: Chapter 4 - Safety Devices
Platform Foot Switch Step down on the platform foot switch (refer to Figure At the upper controls, the emergency stop is a two-posi- 4.3) to activate the upper controls. tion push button (refer to Figure 4.2). AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 16: Guardrails
Do not use the aerial platform for personal fall arrest anchorage. Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter The electrical power outlet at the platform (refer to Figure 4.4) contains a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to provide protection for personnel. Figure 4.5 – Upper Controls AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 17: All Motion Alarm
The light flashes at approximately one flash per second when the machine is set up for operation from the upper or lower controls. AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 18 Chapter 4 – Safety Devices AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 19: Chapter 5 - Gauges And Displays
(refer to Figure 5.2). The battery condition indicator dis- the turntable. plays the level of available battery power to operate the aerial platform when the foot switch is pressed. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 20: Hydraulic Fluid Level Sight Gauge
Otherwise, the cylinders act as large reservoirs for hydraulic fluid making the level appear too low. The fluid level should be visible in the sight gauge. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 21: Chapter 6 - Batteries
(1.5 mm) or larger extension cord. The exten- • Very high temperatures can cause thermal run away sion cord must be as short as possible and in good which may lead to an explosion or fi re. electrical condition. AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 22 11. Tightly replace the caps on each battery and replace and latch the battery tray covers • As the batteries become charged, the indicator light for each level of charge will blink until its level is reached and then remain lit. AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 23: Chapter 7 - Controls
Boom and platform functions can be operated from the lower controls. The following • Hold the switch to the left to rotate the turntable are located on the lower control panel: clockwise. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 24: Riser Switch
Emergency Stop Circuit Breaker Circuit Breaker Switch Button Emergency Power Switch Boom Elevation Switch Boom Extension Switch Ground Operation Riser Switch Switch Platform Rotation Switch Jib Articulation Switch Rotation Switch Platform Level Switch Figure 7.2 – Lower Controls AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 25: Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons
Drive and steer circuit or other fault. functions may be operated simultaneously. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 26: Steer Switch
Use the boom speed knob (refer to Figure 7.5) to control the speed of the following functions: • Hold the switch upward to raise the main boom. • Main boom raise/lower • Hold the switch downward to lower the main boom. • Main boom extend/lower AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 27: Boom Extension Switch
Do not use this system for normal operation. • Hold the emergency power switch downward in the direction of the white arrow to activate the emergency power system. • Release the switch to disengage the emergency power system. AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 28 Chapter 7 – Controls AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 29: Chapter 8 - Prestart Inspection
3. If necessary, add distilled water. Electrical power is supplied from eight, 360 amp, 6 volt batteries. These batteries supply 48 volt DC electrical power to operate the aerial platform drive system and 12 volt DC power to operate the control system. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 30: Battery Terminals
1. Visually inspect all cables and wiring for wear and/or level is reached and then remain lit. physical damage such as loose connections, broken wires, and frayed insulation. 4. Unplug the charger. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 31: Hydraulic System
Some have poor lubricating character- istics and may increase component wear. Only use hydraulic fluid as recommended. 4. If necessary, remove the filler cap and add fluid of the proper type. Replace the cap making sure it is tightly in place. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 32: Lower Control Station
2. Hold the emergency power switch down and the Figure 8.9 – Lower Controls ground operation switch upward to operate the aerial platform from the lower controls using the emergency power system. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 33: Level Sensor
2. At the lower controls, pull the emergency stop button outward and turn the start switch on. 3. Operate any control function and visually check to see that the light is flashing approximately one flash per second. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 34: Fasteners
2. At the lower controls, place the emergency stop switch and the start switch in the on position. Place the controls switch in the upper control position. 3. At the upper controls, pull the emergency stop button outward (refer to Figure 8.14). AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 35: Emergency Stop
7. Test the operation of each control in both directions from the upper controls. 8. The drive range switch and maximum travel speeds are interlocked through limit switches on the riser and main boom that senses the position of the booms. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 36: All Motion Alarm
(GFCI). Use the following procedure to test the GFCI. Placard and decal kits are available from Snorkel. 1. Push the test button (refer to Figure 8.16). The safety related placards and decals are illustrated on the following pages. - Page 37 To prevent machine tip over, replace tires with factory approved foam filled or s olid tires O NLY. DO NO T attempt to inflate foam filled or s olid tires . 0073298 0073298 AB46JE – 0260072...
- Page 38 C AB L E G O V E R NME NTAL R E G U L AT IO NS . HHHHHHHH 0323897 AN UNTRAINED OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIMSELF AND OTHERS TO 0150602 DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. 0323897 0323897 0323899 0323896 Left Side 0074210 0150602 0323896 AB46JE – 0260072...
- Page 39 To prevent machine tip over, replace tires with factory approved foam filled or s olid tires O NLY. DO NO T attempt to inflate foam filled or s olid tires . 0073298 0073298 0074311 0161213 0070901 (One per cylinder) 0070901 0073298 Left Side 0074311 0161213 AB46JE – 0260072...
- Page 40 Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection 0072530 0072530 Upper Controls 0072531 0072541 0182236 0072541 0181656 Platform 0072531 AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 41: Prestart Inspection Checklist
Welds intact, no damage or deformation Operating controls Proper operation Emergency stop and emergency power Shuts off upper controls/proper operation Horn Sounds when activated Electrical power outlet – GFCI Proper operation In place and readable Placards and Decals AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 42 Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 43: Chapter 9 - Operation
1. Place the emergency stop switch in the on position and place the controls switch in the ground position Cold Weather Start-Up (refer to Figure 9.1). If the ambient temperature is 32°F (0°C) or below, the hydraulic system oil may need to be warmed before operation. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 44: Upper Controls
Figure 9.3 – Platform Foot Switch 2. Hold the appropriate control in the desired direction. Always look in the direction of movement. 3. To stop movement release the control to its neutral position or release the foot switch. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 45: Driving And Steering
After arriving at the work area, the booms may be Drive speed ranges are interlocked through limit switches positioned to the side or the front of the chassis for that sense the main and riser boom position. fi nal positioning. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 46: All Motion Alarm
At any given moment when driving the machine on a slope, at least one, if not all, of the factors contributing to achieving theoretical gradeabilty will not be at optimal performance. For example, tire contact may not be the AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 47 2. Holding the downhill end, raise the 2x4 until the level indicates that the board is level (refer to Figure 9.6). 100% Angle of Slope in Degrees 45° 40° Percent of 35° Grade 30° 25° 20° 15° 10° 5° Figure 9.4 – Slope Percent/Degree Conversion AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 48: Machine Gradeability
The maximum working pressure of the line is 250 psi (1,723 kPa). The air line may be used to conduct fluids such as water or antifreeze. Contact Snorkel for compatibility information before using the air line to conduct other fluids. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 49: Chapter 10 - Stowing And Transporting
7. Rotate the turntable slightly to the side so you can driving to be hazardous. see the front wheels. 8. Verify that the machine wheels, loading ramps, and transport vehicle are aligned. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 50: Winching
Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity of the lifting devices before hoisting. Figure 10.2 – Front Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs • Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains, straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings, and other hardware used to support the machine. AB46JE – 0260072... -
Page 51: Securing For Transport
5. Use spreader bars of sufficient length to keep the chains, straps, or cables from contacting the turn- table, booms, and steer cylinders. AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 52 8. Use a nylon strap to securely fasten the platform against the wood block. Thread the strap through the tie-down brackets at the front of the platform. AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 53: Chapter 11 - Emergency Operation
Figure 11.3 – Upper Controls Emergency Emergency Power Switch Power Switch 2. Step down on the platform foot switch (refer to Figure 11.4). Start Switch Start Switch Ground Operation Ground Operation Switch Switch Figure 11.2 – Lower Controls AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 54 Chapter 11 – Emergency Operation 3. Hold the emergency power switch in the emergency power position. 4. Hold the appropriate function toggle switch in the desired direction. Platform Foot Platform Foot Switch Switch Figure 11.4 – Platform Foot Switch AB46JE – 0260072...
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Page 55: Chapter 12 - Troubleshooting
Pull emergency stop button outward. • Place the controls switch in the upper control position. From the upper controls: • Pull the emergency stop button out- ward. Platform foot switch not engaged. Step down on platform foot switch while operating controls. AB46JE – 0260072... - Page 56 Stow the machine and do not operate until fault light not lit. Machine error. repairs are made. Drive fault light flashes 1, 3, 4, Machine error. Stow the machine and do not operate until 5, 9 or 10 times. repairs are made. AB46JE – 0260072...
- Page 57 Electrical circuit has not had time to Wait a minute or two for circuit to cool, cool. then push circuit breaker button in to reset. Electrical system malfunction. Stow the machine and do not operate until repairs are made. AB46JE – 0260072...
- Page 58 Let fluid cool before operating. Hydraulic system component failure. Stow the machine and do not operate until repairs are made. Severe hydraulic leak. Failure of hose, tube, fitting, seal, Do not operate machine until repairs are etc. made. AB46JE – 0260072...
- Page 59 This system includes a harness or belt, lanyard, and a lanyard anchor. Federal OSHA, ANSI, and Snorkel require the use of prestart inspection – a required safety inspection routine that is performed additional fall protection beyond the platform guardrails on boom supported daily before operating the aerial platform.
- Page 60 Appendix A – Glossary AB46JE – 0260072...
- Page 61 LIMITED WARRANTY Snorkel warrants each new machine manufactured and sold by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of delivery to a Customer or for one year after the machine has been placed in first service in a Dealer rental fleet, whichever comes first.
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