Special Limitations; Platform Capacity; Manual Force; Beaufort Scale - Snorkel SL26 Series Parts And Service Manual

SPECIAL LIMITATIONS

Travel with platform raised is limited to a maximum speed of 0.8 km/h (0.5 mph).
Elevating the work platform is limited to firm surfaces only.

PLATFORM CAPACITY

The platform capacity for the machine including occupants is determined by model and options. This
is listed under "specifications" on page 24.

MANUAL FORCE

Manual force is the force applied by the occupants to objects such as walls or other structures out-
side the work platform. The maximum allowable manual force is limited to 200 N (45 lbs.) of force
per occupant with a maximum of 400 N (90 lbs.) for two or more occupants.

BEAUFORT SCALE

Never operate the machine when wind speed exceeds 12.5 m/s (28 mph) as indicated on the Beau-
fort scale.
SL26/30SL
! D A N G E R
The elevating function shall ONLY be used when the work platform is
levelled and on a rm surface. The work platform is designed to be driven
over uneven, rough or soft terrain however, great care is required when
traversing adverse terrain. Appropriate speeds should always be used.
! D A N G E R
DO NOT exceed the maximum platform capacity or the platform occupancy
limits for this machine.
! D A N G E R
DO NOT exceed the maximum amount of manual force for this machine.
Beaufort m/Sec
Scale
3 3.5-5
4 6-8
Raises dust and loose paper; small branches are moved
5 9-10
Small trees in leaf begin to sway; crested wavelets on inland waterways.
6 11-13
7 14-17
Whole trees in motion; inconvenience felt when walking against wind.
8 18-21 Breaks twigs off trees; generally impedes progress.
9 22-24 Slight structural damage occurs (chimney pots and slates removed)
Table 2-1: Beaufort scale
SPECIAL LIMITATIONS
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Ground Conditions
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