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RECENTLY UPDATED INFORMATION. DEALERS, OWNERS, USERS, OPERATORS, LESSORS AND LESSEES MUST ADHERE TO THESE UPDATED STANDARDS. ATTENTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS VERSALIFT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL INFORMATION IN BOTH OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUALS, PROVIDED WITH EACH VERSALIFT.
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MANUFACTURING COMPANY OWNER’S WARRANTY The Versalift Aerial Platform Lift is engineered and designed to perform as stated on published specifications. Only quality material and workmanship are used in the manufacture of this product. With proper installation, regular maintenance, and periodic repair service, the equipment will provide excellent service.
Responsibilities. ADDITIONAL MANUAL FEATURES Detailed information for the maintenance inspection and service of the Versalift aerial device can be found Danger, caution, and warning notes are indented, in the accompanying Service Manual. Should further bold faced, and separated from the regular text to...
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Figure 1.1 Model TEL-29-N/NE Nomenclature TEL-29-N/NE...
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OTHER PERSONNEL is dependent on those decisions. FAILURE TO COMPLY with your REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES in the use and operation of the Aerial Device could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. DANGER: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS AERIAL DEVICE. TEL-29-N/NE...
It is extremely important for the operator to be thoroughly familiar with the Versalift aerial device. Study the information in this manual and the Versalift controls until both are completely mastered. Then go to a large, open area to practice using the aerial lift.
THINK SAFETY The following sketches illustrate some of the unsafe situations that might occur during the use or opera- tion of the Versalift. Some of these safety problems are very basic and as a result are often taken for granted.
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Avoid dropping tools. Use a hand line to raise or lower tools to/from the platform. Never use the VERSALIFT as a crane Stow the booms securely before moving the truck. Stand only on the platform floor.
These conditions require immediate medical attention. Hydraulic oil is flammable. Avoid any contact between hydraulic oil and sources of high heat or open flames. Bodily contact with hot hydraulic oil can cause serious burns which require immediate medical attention. TEL-29-N/NE...
A double acting cylinder, equipped with a without prior notifications due to option selections. counter balance holding valve provides boom elevation. The Versalift TEL-29-N aerial device provides a side A boom support cradle and a ratchet-type boom tie mounted single man platform. The Versalift TEL-29- down strap are included.
SLOPE INDICATORS – Slope indicators are required cylinder base to prevent boom creep during travel or on Versalift units and supplied by Time Manufacturing uncontrolled movement in case of hydraulic hose Co. Slope indicators shall be installed to indicate failure.
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A 5,500 or 7,000 watt engine generator with extended shaft driving the hydraulic pump is available. UPPER CONTROL COVER - A hinged cover protects the upper controls from exposure to the An electric motor drive for the hydraulic pump is also weather (TEL-N only). available. TEL-29-N/NE...
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REMOTE LOWER CONTROL - This option allows remote operation of the aerial device. The remote lower controls override the upper controls and are housed in a weather-resistant metal box. TEL-29-N/NE...
TEL-29-N DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Note: All dimensions and angles are nominal, based on 40 in. (1.02 m) frame height with bottom of pedestal mounted 5 in. (127 mm) above the top of the frame. Horizontal Reach ......................20 ft. 8 in. (6.30 m) Maximum Rated Platform Capacity ..................
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Working Height ....................... 35 ft. 9 in. (10.9 m) Stowed Travel Height ..................... 10 ft. 9 in. (3.28 m) Weight of Lift w/ Mounting hardware ................. 1,510 lbs. (685 kg) Ambient Temperature Range for Structural Integrity ....... -40°F (-40°C) to 125°F (52°C) TEL-29-NE Platform Travel TEL-29-N/NE...
TEL-29-N/NE VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Recommended Chassis Mounting With Torsion Bar: Minimum Cab to Rear Axle Dimension .................. 60 in. (1.52 m) Minimum Frame Section Modulus ..................5.4 in (88 cm Min. Frame Resisting Bending Moment ............195,000 in.-lbs.(22035 N-m) Approximate Curb Weight for Stability ................7,500 lbs. (3410 kg) GAWR ........................
This section describes proper positioning of the Activate the Versalift power system with the Versalift aerial lift so that it will be as stable and useful toggle switch on the dashboard of the truck. A as possible. The information in this section includes...
STOP THE DIRECTION OF LIFT TRAVEL pedestrians and motorists. Never work outside SUDDENLY AND AVOID REACHING THE END OF the boundaries. BOOM RANGE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR INSTABILITY MAY RESULT CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. TEL-29-N/NE...
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COMPONENTS MAY CONDUCT ELECTRICITY To deactivate the platform lock, pull the pin out of RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. the boom and rotate it clockwise until the pin stays disengaged. If the pin is under load, it may be TEL-29-N/NE...
The toggle switch is used to energize or de-energize the Versalift system and the red light indicates when the system is energized. POWER-TAKE-OFF(PTO) (If So Equipped.) - The...
To speed up the engine from the lower controls, the control switch in the direction of the arrow, with move the throttle control toggle to the engage position. the master control switch engaged, causes the aerial lift to move in the corresponding direction. Lift TEL-29-N/NE...
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The Versalift and returns to the neutral position. power switch must be activated and the truck ignition must be in the “Run” position before this button can start the truck.
Figure 5.3. Slowly turn the setscrew clockwise (using 5/32 in. hex) until movement begins. Stay clear of the boom as it travels down. To stop boom movement, turn the TEL-N/NE Hydraulic Controls at Turret set screw counterclockwise. Figure 5.1 TEL-29-N/NE...
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HIGH HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES. DEATH OR upper controls. SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM A FIRE. DANGER: THE TRUCK TRANSMISSION WARNING : CONTACT WITH HOT MUST BE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK BEFORE USING HYDRAULIC OIL MAY CAUSE SERIOUS BURNS THE ENGINE START/STOP. STARTING THE TEL-29-N/NE...
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If the control valve will not return to neutral, the aerial lift can be lowered by using the holding valves. RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER EMERGENCY OPERATION: After any emergency situation it is the responsibility TEL-29-N/NE...
“Critical Fasteners” drawing in this section. All major not repaired the oil in the reservoir will be depleted sections of the Versalift are bolted together and it is and pump damage may occur. vital that these bolts remain tight. Visually inspect all the bolts for signs of relative movement.
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Manual for these components. DECALS - Identification, operational, and instructional decals are installed at numerous locations on the Versalift. These decals must be replaced if they become lost, damaged, or illegible. Refer to the “Decal Placement” illustration in this section.
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DAILY VISUAL CHECKLIST AND RECORD MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION VERSALIFT TEL-29-N SERIAL NO.______________ VEHICLE NO.______________ Fill in date and initial boxes when each check is made. Refer to Daily Visual Inspection in this section for complete description of checks. Additional copies of this form may be obtained from Time Manufacturing Company.
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DAILY VISUAL CHECKLIST AND RECORD MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION VERSALIFT TEL-29-NE SERIAL NO.______________ VEHICLE NO.______________ Fill in date and initial boxes when each check is made. Refer to Daily Visual Inspection in this section for complete description of checks. Additional copies of this form may be obtained from Time Manufacturing Company.
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