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- Page 1 NEW ZEALAND Operator’s Manual Series Vehicle Mounted Articulating Boom Aerial Work Platform P/N 1596A Jan u ary 2008 Rev A From Se rial Num ber NZ071126...
- Page 2 Dealer rental fleet, whichever comes first. Any part or parts which, upon examination by the Snorkel Service Department, are found to be defective, will be replaced or repaired, at the sole discretion of Snorkel, through its local Authorized Dealer at no charge.
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Page 3: Electrical Hazard
Per son nel work ing on or near an EPV must be con tin u ously aware of elec tri cal haz ards, rec og niz ing that SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH can re sult if con tact with an elec tri cal wire does oc cur. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A... -
Page 4: Minimum Safe Approach Distance
- Assume all electrical parts and wires are energised unless known otherwise. - Diagrams shown are only for purposes of illustrating Caution: M.S.A.D. Work positions, not all work positions. page - ii Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 5: Introduction
Additional copies of this manual may be ordered could, if ignored lead to machine damage or from Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part future hazardous situations. number from the front cover to assure that the correct manual will be supplied. -
Page 6: Maintenance
Do not modify this machine without written EPV. approval from the Engineering Department of Snorkel. Modification may void the warranty, Additional information adversely affect stability, or affect the operational characteristics of the EPV. For ad di tional in for ma tion, con tact your lo cal... -
Page 7: Table Of Contents
Specifications ......4-1 General Specifications, EPV Series ..4-1 Operation Manual. - Page 8 Troubleshooting..... . . 12-1 Operator Troubleshooting Chart ..12-1 Appendix A. Glossary page - vi EPV Series – 1596(A)
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Page 9: Safety
Caution: - Diagrams shown are only for purposes of illustrating Figure 2 - Minimum Safe Approach Distance M.S.A.D. Work positions, not all work positions. AS 2550.10 Figure 1. - Minimum Safe Approach Distance ANSI A92.5 EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 1 - 1... -
Page 10: Low Voltage Insulated Machines
Drop-offs or holes. ac ci den tally fall ing or be ing kicked off the platform. Side slopes. Bumps and floor obstructions. page 1 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 11: Operation
Do not use the EPV un til the ma - proved in writ ing by Snorkel. c h i n e h a s b e e n r e p a i r e d b y a q u a l i f i e d Care shall be taken to pre vent rope, elec tric cords, main te nance person. -
Page 12: General Safety Precautions
Do not Batteries contain sulfuric acid that can damage run the engine in an enclosed area or your eyes or skin on contact. Wear a face shield, indoors without adequate ventilation. page 1 - 4 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 13: Safety Decals And Placards
EPV. CAUTION Be sure that all the safety decals and placards on the EPV Series are legible. Clean or replace them if you cannot read the words or see the pictures. Clean with soap & water and a soft cloth. Do not use solvents. -
Page 14: Safety Placards & Decals
AN UNTRAINED OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIMSELF AND OTHERS TO from electrical power lines and IN APPROPRIATE DIRECTION DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. apparatus. TO LOWER FLYBOOM - OPEN VALVE Allow for sway, rock, and sag. 0323899 1697-003 0323897 page 1 - 6 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 15: Safety - Low Voltage Insulation
Clean with soap Never use a LV EPV that has any damage to and water and a soft cloth. Do not use any of the insulator surfaces or covers. solvents. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 2 - 1... -
Page 16: Lv Insulation Safety Decals
LV COVER BOTH SIDES OF BOOM 12829-1 BOTH SIDES OF BASKET 12829-3 COMPLETE CIRCLE AROUND BOOM UNINSULATED 12829 BOTH SIDES CONDITION BASKET BOOM CHASSIS PRECIPITATION 12829-2 UNINSULATED 12829 BOTH SIDES page 2 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 17: Safety Devices
Note: Depending on individual customer requirements for machine configuration the 'Ground Control Emergency Stop Switch' may be located in a different position to that indicated in the photographs above. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 3 - 1... -
Page 18: Stabilisers
EPV is run ning. stabilisers are used. Bubble Level See the Gauges chap ter 5 for a dis cus sion of the bub ble level. page 3 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 19: Lanyard Anchor Points
INTERLOCK that is wired so that if the truck is put into gear when the PTO is en gaged the en gine will shut off. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 3 - 3... -
Page 21: Specifications
Specifications The Snor kel EPV Series is a boom sup ported el e vat ing work plat form built to con form to all ap pli ca ble OSHA, ANSI or CSA stan dards as pre vi ously out lined. -
Page 22: Epv12-2B Working Envelope
4. Specifications EPV12-2B Working Envelope METRES page 4 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 23: Epv14-2B Working Envelope
4. Specifications EPV14-2B Working Envelope METRES EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 4 - 3... -
Page 24: Epv16-2B Working Envelope
4. Specifications EPV16-2B Working Envelope METRES page 4 - 4 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 25: Gauges
The hydraulic oil level should be between the two marks on the dipstick. The hydraulic oil tank is mounted at the rear of the plinth. If necessary add hydraulic oil at the filler cap. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 5 - 1... -
Page 27: Automatic Shut-Offs And Circuit Breakers
If the fuse blows a sec ond time, take the EPV out of ser vice and re fer the prob lem to a qual i fied trained ser vice tech ni cian for repair. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 6 - 1... -
Page 29: Controls
(off) if the plat form is to stay in one po si tion Move the FLY BOOM up or down. for a long time. This will stop the en gine and (see Fig ure 7.2). save fuel. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 7 - 1... -
Page 30: Lower Controls
Controls - Units with PTO Note: The EMERGENCY STOP switch AT the ground control station overrides the one at the platform control station. If the one at the ground control page 7 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 31: Lower Controls
This produces a corresponding up/down movement in the booms for control levers , whilst moving lever up produces a slew to the right and moving lever down produces a slew to the left. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 7 - 3... -
Page 32: Lower Controls
The UPPER boom will begin to lower immediately (see the 'Emergency Operation' chapter for details on emergency lowering procedures). Figure 7.11 - Lower Emergency Bleed Down Valve page 7 - 4 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 33: Daily Inspection And Maintenance
Check all insulated surfaces (including basket) for road grime, dirt, and other contaminants Note: If your EPV is driven by a PTO from the truck the in spec tion items marked with (*) can be by passed. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 8 - 1... -
Page 34: Fuel Level
Figure 8.5 - Wiring Harness In spect all the wir ing har nesses, on the ma chine, for loose con nec tions, bro ken wires, and frayed in - su la tion. page 8 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 35: Batteries
Some units may be fitted with a "maintenance free" battery. Hydraulic Oil Tank Hydraulic tank cap Check to see that the cap is in place and is tight . Figure 8.9 - Leaks at Hoses and Fittings EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 8 - 3... -
Page 36: Bolts And Fasteners
Before proceeding with the next section of the pre-operational inspection you will need to start the engine and set the stabilisers. Refer to the Operation Chapter if you need assistance. page 8 - 4 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) - Page 37 Remember to close the emergency bleed ensure proper boom operation. down valve at the completion of this test to ensure proper boom operation. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 8 - 5...
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Page 38: Placards And Decals
Be sure that all the decals and placards on soap and wa ter use meth yl ated spir its or the EPV Series are legible. Clean or replace denarured al co hol fol lowed by soap and wa ter. them if you cannot read the words or see the pictures. -
Page 39: Operation
Figure 9.3 - Emergency Stop Switch at Platform Control Station Plat form con trol station Emer gency Stop switch lo - ca tion. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 9 - 1... -
Page 40: Operating Procedures
Note - One Station Only then remove the pin from the cradle When either station is selected the other station becomes inoperative - e.g., selecting GROUND makes the PLATFORM controls inoperative. page 9 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 41: Setting The Stabilisers
On units fit ted with in ter locks the sta bi lis ers must be ex tended un til the 'blue stripe' is vis i ble. Fail ure to do this will cause the en gine to stop EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 9 - 3... -
Page 42: Operating The Epv
(see 6. To Lower the Lower Boom: Figure 9.11). Push the control lever to the down position until the boom begins to lower. page 9 - 4 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 43: Slewing
When this hap pens the up per boom must be low - ered which will de ac ti vate the over-cen tre valve thus re stor ing all nor mal boom func tions. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 9 - 5... -
Page 45: 10. Emergency Operation
- ing: Figure 9.2 - Ground Control Station Emergency Stop Switch Figure 9.3 - Platform Emergency Lower valve EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 10 - 1... -
Page 46: Ground Station Bleed Down Valve
3. The UPPER boom will begin to lower immediately. 4. To lower the LOWER boom operate the lower boom control lever. 5. To SLEW while lowering operate the slew control lever. page 10 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A) -
Page 48: 11. Fire Fighting And Chemical Containment
Battery, Lead/Acid (UN 2794) Diesel Fuel (NA 1993) Extinguishing media: Extinguishing media: Dry chem i cal, foam, or CO2. Use wa ter spray, dry chem i cal, foam, or CO2. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 11 - 1... - Page 49 Prod uct may melt, af ter ig ni tion, to form flam ma ble cleanup, it must be ex plo sion proof and suit able for liquid. flam ma ble liq uid and vapor. page 11 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A)
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Page 50: Hydraulic Oil (Un 1270)
Re cy cle as much of the re cov er able prod uct as pos si ble. Dispose of non-recyclable material as a RCRA hazardous waste by such methods as incineration, EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 11 - 3... - Page 51 , s t a t e , a n d l o c a l regulations. page 11 - 4 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A)
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Page 52: 12. Operator's Troubleshooting
Platform not completely Completely lower the platform. down. All systems sluggish. Hydraulic oil is too thick. Check for correct grade of Hydraulic Oil. Allow time for machine to warm up. EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 12 - 1... - Page 53 If you are not using the stabilisers, one or more of them is not fully up. Raise each stabiliser completely up. page 12 - 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A)
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Page 54: Appendix A. Glossary
Appendix A. Glossary ae rial plat form ground fault cir cuit in ter rupter or re sid ual cur rent de tec tor a mo bile de vice that has an ad just able po si tion plat form, sup ported from ground level by a a fast-act ing cir cuit breaker that opens to stop struc ture. - Page 55 The turntable rotates about the centerline of rotation. unrestricted rated work load the maximum designed carrying capacity of the aerial platform allowed by the manufacturer in all operating configurations. © Snorkel – all rights reserved Printed in New Zealand...
- Page 56 Emergency stop, 10-1 Engine Cover, 8-2 Qualified Operators Engine Oil, 8-2 see Introduction - page iv Flashing Light, 8-6 RCD, 8-6 Fuel Leaks, 8-2 Responsibilities of owners and users Fuel Level, 8-2 Introduction - page iv, A-iv EPV Series – 1596(A)
- Page 57 Testing Ground Controls, 8-5 Testing Platform Controls, 8-5 Troubleshooting, 12-1, 12-2 All systems sluggish, 12-1 Engine will not start, 12-1 Operator Troubleshooting Chart, 12-1 Platform will not go up, 12-2 Unlocking the Booms, 9-2 index 2 Rev A EPV Series – 1596(A)
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