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Snorkel ML12C Operator's Manual

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OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
Part Number 7030175
October 2019
Replaces February 2017

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  • Page 1 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Part Number 7030175 October 2019 Replaces February 2017...
  • Page 2 The material lift is not electrically insulated. Death or serious injury will result from contact with, or inadequate clearance from, an energized conductor. Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach distance as defined by the Minimum Safe Approach Distance section in Chapter 3–Safety. Regard all conductors as energized.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Raising and Lowering the Load ........17 Before Operation ............6 After Use..............17 During Operation ............6 Placards and Decals...........7 Chapter 6 – Transporting Decals – ANSI ............8 Decals – CE..............10 Transporting .............19 Material lifts equipped with stabilizers ....19 Limited Warranty ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Introduction

    Training is essential and must be performed by a quali- Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from fied person. Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part number from the front cover to assure that the correct manual will be Become proficient in knowledge and actual operation supplied.

  • Page 6: Additional Information

    Additional Information For additional information contact your local dealer or Snorkel at: Snorkel International P.O. Box 1160 St. Joseph, MO 64502-1160 USA 1-800-255-0317 http://www.snorkellifts.com ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 7: Chapter 2 - Specifications

    Chapter 2 – Specifications Component Identification Mast Sections Forks Shown in Up/Inverted Position Legs Carriage Stabilizers Two-speed Winch Smart-Set Adjustment System Loading Wheels Carriage Hold-down Bar Casters ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 8: Specifications

    234 lb 320 lb 365 lb 106 kg 145 kg 166 kg Winch Cranks/Distance Fast Speed 4 cranks/ft 13.1 cranks/m Slow Speed 15 cranks/ft 49.2 cranks/m Specifications are subject to change without notice. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 9: Chapter 3 - Safety

    Make sure there is sufficient clear- as defined by ANSI. ance around the machine before moving the machine, mast or load. Allow sufficient room and time to stop movement to avoid contact with structures or other hazards. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 10: Before Operation

    Verify that the cable is wrapped around the winch drum at least four times when the carriage is lowered. NEVER operate a material lift if any damage to the winch or cable is observed or suspected. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 11: Placards And Decals

    Do not operate the aerial platform if any placards or decals are missing, damaged, or illegible. The location, description, quantity, and part number of the material lift placards and decals are illustrated on the following pages. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 12: Decals - Ansi

    Serial Plate Material Lifts Optional Equipment Part Number Description Quantity ML12C ML18C ML24C SM00902A Warning Adjustable Fork Safety – Adjustable Forks Only SM00903A Notice Boom Set Up SM00904A Warning Boom Safety SM00906A Warning Bodily Injury Hazard ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...
  • Page 13 S7030178 or SM00902A S7030179 or SM00910A S7030180 SM00909B SM00908A SM00902A SM00912A SM00910A 7030254 7030243 SM00910A SM00906A Note The forks are shown in an up/inverted position. SM00918B SM00911B SM00921A SM00905A SM00966A SM00910A SM00901B 7030184 7030244 ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 14: Decals - Ce

    Use The Winch Only on the Following – Symbol SM00955A Warning Load Chart SM00956A Warning Brake Lock – Symbol SM00957A Notice Two-speed Winch – Symbol SM00958A CE Mark SM00966A Serial Plate Material Lifts ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...
  • Page 15 S7030178 or SM00950A S7030179 or SM00951A S7030180 SM00950A SM00951A 7030254 7030243 SM00950A SM00951A Note The forks are shown in an up/inverted position. SM00952A SM00950A SM00951A SM00955A SM00954A SM00956A SM00957A SM00966A SM00951A SM00950A 7030184 7030244 ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...
  • Page 16 Chapter 3 – Safety ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 17: Chapter 4 - Prestart Inspection

    8. Place the desired load lifting attachment (standard Verify that the cable is wrapped around the winch forks, adjustable forks, boom) inside the carriage. drum at least four times when the carriage is lowered. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 18: Material Lifts Equipped With Adjustable Forks

    3. Remove wet paint overspray with a natural biode- gradable solvent and a soft cloth. 4. Replace any missing, damaged, or illegible placards or decals before operating the aerial platform. Placard and decal kits are available from Snorkel. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 19: Chapter 5 - Operation

    During operation: Follow all of the safety rules provided in previous sections of this manual. Follow all instructions provided in this section. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 20: Material Lifts Equipped With Adjustable Forks

    The heaviest side of an to position the material. uneven load should always be positioned closest to the carriage on the material lift. 5. Secure the load to the load lifting attachment. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 21: Two-Speed Shift

    6. Rotate the winch handles away from the mast to lower the load. 7. After lowering the load to the desired position, rotate the winch handles one quarter-turn toward the mast, as if raising the carriage, to set the brake. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...
  • Page 22 Chapter 5 – Operation ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...

  • Page 23: Chapter 6 - Transporting

    Insert the leg retainer pin. Reverse the loading instructions to unload the material lift. 5. Adjust the loading wheel to the height of the truck or trailer bed using the Smart-Set adjustment system; no pin is needed. ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...
  • Page 24 Chapter 6 – Transporting ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175...
  • Page 25 All parts returning should be still in a factory state, free of any alteration to the original design. If the parts are subject to repair it will need to be pre authorized by the Snorkel Product Sup- port Group and or Warranty Department prior to the repair being completed.
  • Page 26 10. Reimbursement policy, labor will be paid at 75% of posted hourly shop rate. Travel time will be paid at $50 per hour up to a maximum of 3 hours. Snorkel will pay 1 hour of troubleshooting time per warranty claim, unless expressly agreed otherwise in writing and in advance by Snorkel’s Warranty Department.
  • Page 27 Snorkel will not cover leaks from fittings, hoses and any other connection points after the unit has been in service for 90 days or 150 hours of operation which ever comes first.

  • Page 28: Limited Warranty

    Distributor/SSC/Dealer. Warranty support should be from the Distributor/SSC/Dealer from whom the Snorkel product was purchased. Where Snorkel equipment is supplied directly from the factory the end customer, or if unable to contact the Distributor/SSC/Dealer, may contact the Snorkel Warranty Department for further assistance.
  • Page 30 Local Distributor / Lokaler Vertiebshändler / Distributeur local El Distribuidor local / ll Distributore locale EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AFRICA & ASIA PHONE: +44 (0) 845 1550 058 FAX: +44 (0) 845 1557 756 NORTH & SOUTH AMERICA PHONE: +1 785 989 3000 TOLL FREE: +1 800 255 0317 FAX: +1 785 989 3070 AUSTRALIA...

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