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OPERATING MANUAL
ANSI & CSA
This manual MUST be kept and stored with the aerial platform at all times.
For Service please call .......................................................................
Skyjack Inc. Service Center, 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 FAX 630 262-0006
For Parts in North America and Asia please call .....................................
Skyjack Inc. Parts Center, 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 .......... FAX 888 782-4825
For Parts & Service in Europe please call ..................................................
Skyjack Europe, Glovers Meadow, Maesbury Rd., Oswestry, Shropshire, U.K ........ FAX 44-1691- 676-239
129918AF-A
Printed in Canada
800 275-9522
800 965-4626
44-1691-676-235
April 2006

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  • Page 1 Skyjack Inc. Service Center, 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 FAX 630 262-0006 800 965-4626 For Parts in North America and Asia please call ........Skyjack Inc. Parts Center, 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 ..FAX 888 782-4825 44-1691-676-235 For Parts & Service in Europe please call ..........
  • Page 2 870781 to 871159 Not Used 6826 75578 & Below 75579 to 75618 75619 75620 & Above 6832 82573 & Below 82574 to 83066 83067 to 83100 83101 & Above 60312AK SJIII Series Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 2 April 2006...
  • Page 3 It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices. IMPORTANT IMPORTANT indicates a procedure(s) essential for safe operation and which, if not followed, may result in a malfunction or damage to the machine. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 3 April 2006...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    2.2-13 Folding Guardrail System ......................... 20 2.2-14 Lanyard Attachment Ring ......................... 21 Component Identification (Special Options) ....................22 2.3-1 Power Extension Deck Control Box (If Equipped) ................22 2.3-2 1500W AC Inverter (If Equipped) ....................... 22 Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 4 April 2006...
  • Page 5 Table 2-2. Floor Loading Pressure ..........................40 Table 2-3. Owner’s Annual Inspection Record ......................42 Table 2-4. Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed) ................... 42 Table 2-5. Maintenance and Inspection Schedule ..................... 43 Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 5 April 2006...

  • Page 6: Read And Heed

    800 275-9522 or fax: 630 262-0006, include the model and serial number for each applicable machine. Scope of this Manual This manual applies to the ANSI/SIA and, CSA versions of the SJIII Series aerial platform models listed on Table 2-1a and Table 2-1b.

  • Page 7: Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform

    (4) 6 volt batteries. The box. front axle has two non-driven wheels, steerable by a hydraulic cylinder. The rear axle has two hydraulic motor-driven wheels and two spring- applied hydraulically-released parking brakes. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 7 April 2006...

  • Page 8: Tilt Sensing System

    Maximum number of persons permissible on the platform • Voltage • System pressure • Lift pressure • Maximum platform height • Maximum wheel load Use this information for proper operation and mainte- nance and when ordering service parts. SKYJACK, Page 8 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 9: Major Components

    Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform 1.10 Major Components Operator’s Control Box Manual Storage Box Extension Platform Main Platform Lifting Mechanism Maintenance Support Base Hydraulic/ Electric Tray Battery Tray Pothole Protection Device SKYJACK SJIII Series Aerial Platform Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 9 April 2006...

  • Page 10: Standard And Optional Features

    Hinged railing system 5’ (1.5m) Powered deck extension 6’ (1.8m) Powered deck extension EE rating package Inverter Non-marking foam filled tires 60381AC-ANSI Full height gate not available with hinged railings on 32xx models SKYJACK, Page 10 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 11: Operator Safety Reminders

    Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate safety devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet and body. Any modifications from the original design are strictly forbidden without written permission from SKYJACK Inc. 1.13 Electrocution Hazard This aerial platform is not electrically insulated.

  • Page 12: Safety Precautions

    4626, 4632, 6826 & 6832). Ascend or descend grades only when fully lowered and then only to the maximums noted above. • DO NOT raise the aerial platform in windy or gusty conditions. SKYJACK, Page 12 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...
  • Page 13 • DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the aerial platform. Do make sure the load is evenly distrib- uted on the platform. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 13 April 2006...
  • Page 14 • DO NOT place materials on the guardrails or ma- or disabled. terials that exceed the confines of the guardrails unless approved by Skyjack. Failure to avoid these hazards could result in death or serious injury. Warning Jobsite Inspection Entering and exiting the aerial platform should only be done using the three points of contact system.

  • Page 15: Section 2 - Operation

    A record of annual inspection is kept on a label located on the scis- sor assembly. Refer to Table 2-3 in this manual. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 15 April 2006...

  • Page 16: Component Identification

    Circuit Breaker Resets - In the event of a power LEVEL surface. overload or positive circuit grounding, the circuit breaker will pop out. Push the breaker back in to reset. SKYJACK, Page 16 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 17: Parking Brake System

    Battery Charger - The charger is located on the rear of the base or inside the battery tray. For details on charg- ing operation, refer to Section 2.9-2. Figure 2-6. Battery Charger Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 17 April 2006...

  • Page 18: Pothole Protection Device

    “locked out” to prevent further use until a complete inspection of the mechanism is performed by a qualified technician. SKYJACK, Page 18 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 19: 10 Maintenance Support

    Refer to Section 2.5-4 on how to lower the platform using the base controls. • Turn off emergency main power disconnect switch. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 19 April 2006...

  • Page 20: 11 Operator's Control Box

    (If Equipped) - This switch selects “HIGH” torque Figure 2-12a. Folding Guardrail System (low speed) or “NORMAL ” torque (high speed). Guardrail Locking Pin with Lanyard - This pin is used to lock the guardrail in place. SKYJACK, Page 20 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 21: 14 Lanyard Attachment Ring

    See Figure 2-12b. Mount the operator’s control box and outrigger controls (if equipped) at the front right of the platform. Lock them in place. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 21 April 2006...

  • Page 22: Component Identification (Special Options)

    Press the breaker back in to reset. activated, extends or retracts the powered extension deck. Refer to Section 2.5-11 on how GFCI Outlet - During inverter operation, this outlet to extend/retract the powered extension deck. provides AC power. SKYJACK, Page 22 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 23: Setup Procedure

    Connect the AC battery charger cord to the proper AC voltage source and charge the batteries. Refer Section 2.9-2 for battery charging procedures. When charger cycle is complete, disconnect battery charger AC cord. Close the battery tray. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 23 April 2006...
  • Page 24 Raise the platform to the maximum extension height. Warning Be aware of overhead obstructions or other possible hazards around the machine when lifting. Fully lower the platform. SKYJACK, Page 24 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 25: Start Operation

    Operation of aerial platform while in any of the above states may result in death or serious injury. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 25 April 2006...

  • Page 26: To Raise The Platform Using The Base Controls

    Select “LIFT” position with LIFT/OFF/DRIVE select toggle switch. Activate and hold the enable trigger switch by squeezing it towards the joystick. Push the proportional controller handle forward until desired height is reached. SKYJACK, Page 26 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 27: To Lower The Platform Using The Operator's Control Box

    Warning Note To protect against unintended movement of the aerial platform, push in the emergency stop button Lowering is not proportional. after you have arrived at your desired location or elevation. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 27 April 2006...

  • Page 28: To Steer

    Warning Ensure that there are no personnel or obstructions in the path of travel, including blind spots. Figure 2-16. Variable Position Manual Extension Deck SKYJACK, Page 28 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 29: 11 To Extend/Retract The Powered Extension Deck (If Equipped)

    To protect against unintended movement of the aerial platform, push in the emergency stop button Turn emergency main power disconnect switch after you have arrived at your desired location or to “OFF” position. elevation. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 29 April 2006...

  • Page 30: Loading/Unloading

    The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface and must be secured to prevent rolling while the aerial platform is being loaded or unloaded. 2.6-1 Lifting When it is necessary to lift the Skyjack aerial platform the following conditions must be met: • The platform must be fully lowered.

  • Page 31: Driving

    Section 2 - Operation Loading/Unloading Note The aerial platform can be lifted with a forklift from the sides but Skyjack does not recommend this use. Lift with forks in designated pockets as illustrated in Figure 2-19. Forklift Pocket Forklift Pocket Rear of the Aerial Platform Figure 2-19.

  • Page 32: Winching And Towing Procedures

    2 mph (3.2 km/h). Warning Do not push, tow or winch vehicle on to a slope, or brake the towing vehicle rapidly. Do not pull the aerial platform down an incline towards a winch. SKYJACK, Page 32 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 33: To Release The Parking Brakes Manually

    Warning Remove the wheel chocks or blocks, then push, tow or winch the aerial platform to the desired The parking brake MUST be re-engaged location. immediately after reaching the desired location. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 33 April 2006...

  • Page 34: Emergency Lowering Procedure

    If necessary, use the access rod (item 2) that is located on the base of the machine. On the hydraulic/electric tray, pull out and hold the emergency lowering valve (item 3) to lower the platform. SKYJACK, Page 34 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 35: Battery Maintenance

    Do not use any batteries other than flooded lead- voltage range. acid batteries of the proper AH rating. Warning Use original or equivalent to the original parts and components for the aerial platform. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 35 April 2006...
  • Page 36 The charger will start automatically within four to problem. six seconds. The charger will start even with severely discharged batteries (down to 1V terminal voltage). Once charging starts, the LEDs indicate the charging progress. SKYJACK, Page 36 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...
  • Page 37 Batterymarch Park, Quincy, MA 02269 (USA). Connect battery charger DC plug into the battery tray. Charge batteries. Refer to Section 2.9-2 for battery charging operation. When charge cycle is completed, disconnect charger plug from battery tray. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 37 April 2006...

  • Page 38: Tables

    12 x 4 x 8 16 x 5 x 12 Tires Solid Rubber 60156AJ-ANSI Weight with standard 3’ extension platform. Ω (Refer to nameplate for machines with 5’ or 6’ extension platform.) SKYJACK, Page 38 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...
  • Page 39 24’ with Dual Power Weight with standard 3’ extension platform. Refer to Serial Nameplate for specific Ω applications. (Refer to nameplate for machines with 5’ or 6’ extension platform.) Fill Hardness: 55 Durometer Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 39 April 2006...

  • Page 40: Table 2-2. Floor Loading Pressure

    NOTE: The LCP or OUP that an individual surface can withstand varies from structure to structure and is generally determined by the engineer or architect for that particular structure. SKYJACK, Page 40 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...
  • Page 41 Intermixing tires of different types or using tires of types other than those originally supplied with this equipment can adversely affect stability. Therefore, replace tires only with the exact original Skyjack- approved type. Failure to operate with matched approved tires in good condition may result in death or serious injury.

  • Page 42: Table 2-3 Owner's Annual Inspection Record

    300 lb. Person Person Person Person 6832 850 lb. 300 lb. 850 lb. 300 lb. Person Person Person Person 60315AE-ANSI NOTE: Overall Capacity - Occupants and materials not to exceed rated load SKYJACK, Page 42 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...

  • Page 43: Table 2-5. Maintenance And Inspection Schedule

    Also check for free movement of the slider pin through the slider and pad. 60028AG Warning Use original or equivalent to the original parts and components for the aerial platform. Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 43 April 2006...

  • Page 44: Labels

    LABEL, Keep LABEL, CE LABEL, Caution Lift LABEL, Tape Assembly LABEL, Clear LABEL, Harness Anchorage LABEL, Model Designation LABEL, Annual Inspection LABEL, Danger Pinch Hand/Foot LABEL, Emergency Lowering LABEL, Made in America 10652AC SKYJACK, Page 44 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...
  • Page 45 LABEL, Proper Use of Safety Bar LABEL, Manual Box NAMEPLATE, Serial Number LABEL, Do Not Alter LABEL, Danger/Warning/Caution LABEL, Forklift Boot LABEL, ON/OFF Slab LABEL, Tie Down/Lift Lugs Pictorial LABEL, Side Force/No Wind LABEL, Platform Capacities 10653AC Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 45 April 2006...
  • Page 46 LABEL, Orifice LABEL, Enable LABEL, Warning! Falling Hazard LABEL, Emergency Stop LABEL, Warning! Falling Hazard LABEL, Ground Reset (w/ hinged Railings) LABEL, Power Reset LABEL, Connect AC Supply Here LABEL, UP/OFF/DOWN 10654AC SKYJACK, Page 46 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...
  • Page 47 LABEL, LIFT/DRIVE Direction LABEL, Joystick Controller LABEL, Horn LABEL, OFF/ON Power (ANSI/CSA Models) LABEL, BASE/OFF/PLATFORM (CE Models) LABEL, ATF DEXRON III LABEL, Emergency Stop LABEL, Connect Charger Here LABEL, Hydraulic Proportional 10655AA Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 47 April 2006...
  • Page 48 LABEL, Attention, Powered Deck LABEL, “CE” LABEL, Safety Bar LABEL, Keep LABEL, Warning Wood Spacers LABEL, Caution Lift LABEL, Fuse LABEL, Clear LABEL, Place Safety Bar Here LABEL, Model Designation * EE-Rated Machines 10661AB SKYJACK, Page 48 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...
  • Page 49 LABEL, Platform Capacities LABEL, Danger/Warning/Caution LABEL, Side Force/Outdoor LABEL, Safety Bar LABEL, Checklist LABEL, Forklift Boot LABEL, Do Not Wear Jewelry LABEL, Tie Down/Lift Lugs pictorial LABEL, Danger, Foam Filled Tires 10662AA Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 49 April 2006...
  • Page 50 LABEL, Rail Height LABEL, Controller, LIFT/DRIVE LABEL, Enable (w/ powered extensions) LABEL, Operation LABEL, Platform EXTEND/RETRACT LABEL, Enable Proportional Controller LABEL, Emergency Lowering LABEL, Torque Switch LABEL, Falling Hazard (w/ hinged rails) 10658AA SKYJACK, Page 50 Compacts & Conventionals April 2006...
  • Page 51 LABEL, Main Power Disconnect Switch LABEL, Power Reset LABEL, Power ON/OFF LABEL, UP/DOWN (on electrical panel) LABEL, Connect AC Supply Here LABEL, Connect Charger Here* LABEL, Emergency Stop LABEL, Parking Brakes 10659AA * EE-Rated Machines Compacts & Conventionals SKYJACK, Page 51 April 2006...
  • Page 52 MOBILE ELEVATING PLATFORMS www.skyjackinc.com...

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