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Operating and
Maintenance Manual
www.powertowers.com
Courtesy of Crane.Market

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  • Page 1 Operating and Maintenance Manual www.powertowers.com Courtesy of Crane.Market...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS CONTENTS INTRODUCTION The Power Tower Nano is designed to be a simple, quick and safe Introduction powered alternative to a portable scaffold tower, podium or a step ladder, for internal construction site and maintenance applications. Operating Specifications It can be used in applications where previously portable scaffolding towers are erected on castors, and moved about on hard level Working Envelope Diagram surfaces.
  • Page 3: Operating Specifications

    OPERATING SPECIFICATIONS Working Dimensions Maximum working height: 4.50 m Maximum platform height: 2.50 m Platform dimensions: 1.00 m x 0.73 m Working footprint: 1.19 m x 0.75 m Safe working load: 200 kg (1 person plus tools) Maximum manual force: 200 N Max.
  • Page 4: Do's And Don'ts

    DO’S and DON’TS DO’S DON’TS 1. Read and adhere to the instructions both on the machine 1. Never exceed the safe working load (1 person, 200kg). and in this manual. 2. Never use the Nano on sloping or uneven ground. 2.
  • Page 5: Primary Components

    PRIMARY COMPONENTS PRIMARY COMPONENT LOCATIONS Control Entrance Gate Latch Spirit Level Swivel Emergency Emergency Castor Stop/Battery Isolator Lowering Valve Auto-Lok Braked Wheel Courtesy of Crane.Market...
  • Page 6: Operating Procedures (Incl. Emergency Operation)

    OPERATING PROCEDURES OPERATING PROCEDURES It is essential to be familiar with the correct operating procedures as outlined in this manual The operator must have adequate training for this type of platform. The Nano is fitted with a safety harness point as standard. If the operator chooses to wear a safety harness, an approved ‘fall restraint’...
  • Page 7 OPERATING PROCEDURES PRE-OPERATION CHECKS 1. Ensure there are no obvious signs of mechanical damage to the handrails, platform, lifting structure or chassis. 2. Check platform access gate closes when released and that the latch engages correctly. 3. Check castors and wheels rotate freely and are undamaged. 4.
  • Page 8 OPERATING PROCEDURES EMERGENCY LOWERING OPERATION In case of platform control failure or operator incapacity: To lower the platform: 1. Locate emergency lowering valve at base of machine (see, pic right). Push, twist 90 degrees anti-clockwise and release the knob. The platform will lower. Pushing and twisting the knob clockwise will stop the descent at anytime.
  • Page 9: Maintenance Procedures (Incl. Castor Safety And Maintenance)

    MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES Please note that whilst the Nano is extremely simple to maintain, Check all functions operate correctly including movement alarm and emergency stops. all work must be carried out by a competent person. Ensure mast surfaces are clean and not greased. When removing checkerplate cover for maintenance purposes, first switch off by depressing the emergency stop/battery isolator button located at the base of the machine.
  • Page 10 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES HYDRAULIC OIL The hydraulic oil must be replaced on an annual basis. If the oil is not Obviously this force is dependant upon the surface and gradient, but replaced, then premature wear and failure of components will occur. the above is the recognised method of measurement, in accordance To drain the hydraulic tank, the mast must be in the transport with HSE guidelines.
  • Page 11 CASTOR SAFETY & MAINTENANCE When inspecting a castor in order to Important. determine its serviceability, pay particular These instructions apply to all Nano machines BEFORE attention to the head swivel bearing serial no. 26953115C (compare to a new one if possible) and the boss/rivet which goes through the centre of the swivel bearing and which clamps the assembly together.
  • Page 12 CASTOR SAFETY & MAINTENANCE It may be thought feasible to repair the castor in a number of these Important. instances, but serious structural damage will have occurred to the head These instructions apply to all Nano machines FROM bearing and castor assembly as well as possibly damage to the main mounting bolt.
  • Page 13 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES MAST MAINTENANCE Essentially the mast is maintenance free. The mast sections run on In practice, it is far more likely that the screws may wear so an maintenance free rollers, and on the outer mast surface where the excessive gap between the mast section and the wear screw roller runs, a brush is fitted to keep the mast surface clean, preventing develops.
  • Page 14 MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY The machine must have a thorough (LOLER) examination by a competent person at six monthly intervals. MAINTENANCE FREQUENCY TABLE Item Daily Monthly 6 Months 12 Months Batteries/Connections Battery Specific Gravity Oil Level Visual Inspection Spirit Level Castors Check Mast &...
  • Page 15: Storage

    STORAGE OF NANO STORAGE If the machine is to be taken out of operation for a period longer than one month, the following precautions should be taken. Ideally, the battery charger should be switched on. The charger has an inbuilt maintenance mode, and will maintain the battery in good condition indefinitely, although obviously the electrolyte level must still be checked periodically.
  • Page 16: Key Spare Parts

    KEY SPARE PARTS ELECTRICAL PARTS Part No. Control box c/w Cable PTN-E-201 Emergency Stop/Battery Isolator PTN-E-200 Battery Isolator Plastic Button PTN-E-206 Battery Charger PT-E-001 12V 105A Traction Battery PT-E-002 110V Plug PT-E-010 HYDRAULIC PARTS Part No. 12V DC Powerpack Complete PTN-H-251 Emergency Lowering Solenoid c/w Valve PTN-H-255...
  • Page 17 KEY SPARE PARTS MECHANICAL & MISCELLANEOUS PARTS Part No. Wheel PT-M-103 Swivel Castor* PT-M-102 Swivel Castor** PT-M-102-2 Spirit Level PT-M-106 Guardrails c/w Gate PTN-M-350 Rubber Buffer PT-M-126 Cover Securing Knob PT-M-107 Tool Tray PTN-M-303 Buffer Wheel PTN-M-302 Decal Set complete PTN-M-322 Keys (pair) PTN-M-341...
  • Page 18 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - ELECTRICAL PLATFORM CONTROLS EMERGENCY STOP DOWN N.O. N.O. N.C. SUZIE CABLE GREEN/YELLOW - DOWN BLUE - UP OPTIONAL GROUND CONTROLS RED UNUSED 2 PIN CONNECTOR PLUG POWERPACK DOWN N.O. N.O. MOTOR CONTACTOR 2 OPTIONAL DEAD MAN`S MOVEMENT ALARM MOTOR LOWERING VALVE...
  • Page 19 CIRCUIT DIAGRAM - HYDRAULIC Single Action Relief Valve preset to 2 stage lift cylinder 65 Bar Orifice NA-HP-003 Steel Pipe 12V DC Powerpack Solenoid Lock Valve Manual Bypass Courtesy of Crane.Market...
  • Page 20: Warranty Terms

    WARRANTY TERMS WARRANTY Your Nano is covered by an 18 month parts/components warranty (excluding Important battery and battery charger). The Manufacturer Power Towers Ltd Warranty may, at the sole discretion of the Manufacturer, be voided if the (The Company), undertakes to replace or repair, free of charge, any defective scheduled service/inspections are not carried out in accordance with this part/component, which the Company considers to be due to faulty manual.
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