Bolt-On External Fall Arrest; Inspection Before Use - JLG 1850SJ Service And Maintenance Manual

4.15 BOLT-ON EXTERNAL FALL ARREST

The bolt-on external fall arrest system is designed to provide a
lanyard attach point while allowing the operator to access
areas outside the platform. Exit/Enter the platform through
the gate area only. The system is designed for use by one per-
son.
Personnel must use fall protection at all times. A full body har-
ness is required with lanyard not to exceed 6 ft. (1.8 M) in
length, that limits the maximum arrest force to 900 lbs. (408
kg).
External Fall Arrest System capacity is 310 lb (140 kg) - one (1)
person maximum.
Do not move the platform during use of the external fall arrest
system.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY MACHINE FUNCTIONS WHILE OUTSIDE OF PLATFORM.
BE CAREFUL WHEN ENTERING/EXITING THE PLATFORM AT ELEVATION.
IF THE EXTERNAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM IS USED TO ARREST A FALL OR IS OTH-
ERWISE DAMAGED, THE ENTIRE SYSTEM MUST BE REPLACED AND THE PLAT-
FORM FULLY INSPECTED BEFORE RETURNING TO SERVICE. REFER TO THE
SERVICE MANUAL FOR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION PROCEDURES.
THE EXTERNAL FALL ARREST SYSTEM REQUIRES AN ANNUAL INSPECTION AND
CERTIFICATION. THE ANNUAL INSPECTION AND CERTIFICATION MUST BE
PERFORMED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON OTHER THAN THE USER.

Inspection Before Use

The external fall arrest system must be inspected before each
use of the aerial work platform. Replace components if there
are any signs of wear or damage.
Before each use, perform a visual inspection of the following
components:
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SECTION 4 - BOOM & PLATFORM
• Cable: Inspect cable for proper tension, broken strands,
kinks, or any signs of corrosion.
GAP SHOWING: GAP SHOWING:
INCORRECT
INCORRECT
NO GAP:
NO GAP: CORRECT
CORRECT
Figure 4-54. Bolt-On External Fall Arrest Cable Tension
• Fittings & Brackets: Ensure all fittings are tight and there are
no signs of fractures. Inspect brackets for any damage.
• Attachment Ring: No cracks or signs of wear are accept-
able. Any signs of corrosion requires replacement.
• Attaching Hardware: Inspect all attaching hardware to
ensure there are no missing components and hardware is
properly tightened.
• Platform Rails: No visible damage is acceptable.
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