Emergency Lowering - Snorkel SL30SL Operator's Manual

EMERGENCY LOWERING

W A R N I N G
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb
down the elevating assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while
operating the Emergency Lowering Valve Knob.
SL26-30 SPEED LEVEL
The Emergency Lowering Valve for the SL
machine is located on the Module side as shown
in fig 4.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling and holding the handle.
2. To close, release the handle
NOTE: The platform will not elevate if the Emergency Lowering Valve is open.
EXTENSION PLATFORM (SL26 SPEEDLEVEL ONLY )
The platform can be extended and securely locked into position.
Use the following procedure to extend the platform:
1. Enter the platform and close the gate.
Caution
The extension platform is free to move when the handles are unlocked. Personal injury may result from
accidentally extending or retracting the platform. Make certain the lock pin is engaged when the platform
is extended in the working position and when it is stowed. Do not attempt to extend or retract the platform
unless the aerial platform is on a level surface.
2. While facing the front of the platform, unlock the LH and RH handles on the extension platform.
Using the handles slide the extension platform out. Ensure that the LH and RH are locked securly in
place.
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the extension platform is locked in position.
Use the following procedure to retract the platform:
1. Enter the platform and close the gate.
Caution
The extension platform is free to move when the handles are unlocked. Personal injury may result from
accidentally extending or retracting the platform. Make certain the lock pin is engaged when the platform
is extended in the working position and when it is stowed. Do not attempt to extend or retract the platform
unless the aerial platform is on a level surface.
2. While facing the front of the platform, unlock the LH and RH handles on the extension platform.
Using the handles slide the extension platform in. Ensure that the LH and RH are locked securly in
place.
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the platform extension platform is locked in
position.
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Figure 4: Emergency Lowering Valve
Emergency Lowering Handle
see page 11.
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