Emergency Lowering - Snorkel SL26 Series Parts And Service Manual

EMERGENCY LOWERING

The emergency lowering valve for the SL machine is located on the module side as shown in figure
2-8.
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.
Figure 2-8: Emergency Lowering handle.
SL26/30SL
W A R N I N G
!
Never tow faster than 0.3 m/s (1 ft/s). Never op-
erate the work platform with the parking brakes
released. Serious injury or damage could result.
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
Emergency lowering handle
EMERGENCY PROCEDURE
knob.
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