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- Page 1 Operator’s Manual MMAE16 ART_5805A Serial Number Range Part # 95810 17400000 - Up January 2022...
- Page 2 January 2022 Revision History Date Reason for Update January 2022 New Release MEC Aerial Work Platforms 1401 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630 USA Toll Free: 1-877-632-5438 Phone: 1-559-842-1500 Fax: 1-559-842-1520 info@MECawp.com www.MECawp.com Page MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
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Page 4: Section 1 - Introduction
Your MEC Aerial Work Platform has been designed, built, and tested to provide safe, dependable service. Only authorized, trained and qualified personnel shall be allowed to operate or service the machine. -
Page 5: Section 2 - Safety
For your safety and the safety of those around you, you must operate your machine as instructed in this manual. MEC designs aerial work platforms to safely and reliably position personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, at overhead work locations. The owner/user/operator of the machine should not accept responsibility for the operation of the machine unless properly trained. -
Page 6: Safety Alert Symbols & Fall ProtectOn
Secton 2 - Safety January 2022 Safety Alert Symbols & Fall Protection MEC manuals and decals use symbols, colors and signal words to help you recognize important safety, operation and maintenance information. RED and the word DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury�����... -
Page 7: Section 3 - Specifications
*Working Height adds 6 feet (2 m) to platform height. **Weight may increase with certain options. ***Slope rating is subject to ground conditions and adequate traction. ****Occupied floor pressure with deck extended is 168 psf - 0.08kg/m (8 kPa). Page 4 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... - Page 8 An operator must not use drugs or alcohol that can change his/her alertness or coordination. An operator on prescription or over-the-counter drugs needs medical advice on whether or not he/she can safely operate machines. Page 5 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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Page 9: Hazards
Such persons shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools. Page 6 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... - Page 10 (b) Transmission lines greater than 133 kV LEGEND = No shading, in the front views, indicates no proximity requirements = Light shading indicates spotter is required = Heavy shading indicates the NO GO ZONE ART_3265 Page 7 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 11 28 mph (12.5 m/s) when the platform is raised, lower the platform and do not continue to operate the machine. When raising the platform, follow ratings for allowable manual force and number of occupants below. MMAE16 Maximum Allowable Manual Force Manual Force Maximum Occupants...
- Page 12 Keep hands and limbs out of mast. Keep hands clear when lowering the platform. Do not work under the platform. Use risk assement and planning when operating the machine with the controller from the ground. Page 9 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 13 Be aware of limited sight distance and blind spots when driving or operating. The machine must be on a level surface or secured before releasing the ART_5801G brakes. Page 10 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 14 Make sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual. Make sure all decals are in place and legible. Make sure the operator’s manual, and manual of responsibilities are complete, legible and in the storage container located on the platform. Page 11 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 15 Do not use batteries that weigh less than the original equipment. Batteries are used as counterweights and are critical to machine stability. Each battery must weigh a minimum of 100 lbs (46 kg). Lifting Hazard Use the appropriate lifting techniques when lifting batteries. Page 12 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 16 Lower the platform to the stowed position Turn the key switch to the “OFF” position and remove the key to secure from unauthorized use. Push in the red Emergency Stop buttons to “OFF” position. Charge the batteries. Page 13 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 17 Control Pothole Panel Protection Emergency Device Lowering Batteries Forklift Button Charger Lifting Pockets Main Rear Points Power Wheel Switch Batteries Emergency Motor Down Controllers Battery Chassis Covers Removed To Show Interior For Clarify Art_5805C Page 14 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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Page 18: Upper Controls
Squeeze the Function Enable Switch then move the control handle in the direction indicated by the yellow arrow on the control panel and the machine will move in the direction that the yellow arrow points. Page 15 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... -
Page 19: Lower Controls
Platform Up Button (#9) for 3 seconds to switch to Indoor or Outdoor. • INDOOR • Select to allow unrestricted height when not exposed to wind. • OUTDOOR • Select to limit the maximum height when exposed to wind. Page 16 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... - Page 20 After repairs are completed, the operator must perform a pre-operation inspection again before going on to the function tests. Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer’s specifications and the requirements listed in this manual. Page 17 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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Page 21: Pre-OperatOn InspectOn Report
NEVER perform work on the machine with the platform elevated without first using a 2”×4” to support the mast section as the image on page 32 shows����� Alternatively the platform can be supported with either a forklift or a crane����� Page 18 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... -
Page 22: Workplace InspectOn
Overhead obstructions and high voltage conductors • Hazardous locations • Inadequate surface support to withstand all load forces imposed by the machine • Wind and weather conditions • The presence of unauthorized personnel • Other possible unsafe conditions Page 19 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... -
Page 23: Section 7 - Function Tests
180 beeps per minute. The alarm that goes off when the machine is not level sounds at 180 beeps per minute. An automotive-style horn is also Page 20 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... - Page 24 Slowly move the control handle in the direction indicated by the blue up arrow. • Result: The platform should raise. The pothole guards should deploy. Release the control handle. • Result: The platform should stop raising. Page 21 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 25 Result: The maximum achievable drive speed with the platform raised should not exceed 0.5 mph. • Result: If the drive speed with the platform raised exceeds 0.5 mph, immediately tag and remove the machine from service. Page 22 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 26 Depress the thumb rocker switch on top of the control handle in the direction identified by the blue and white arrow on the control panel. • Result: The steer function should not work in either direction. Lower the platform and remove the 2”×4” wood block. Page 23 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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Page 27: Section 8 - Operating Instructions
Up Button for 3 seconds to switch to Indoor or Outdoor. • INDOOR • Select to allow unrestricted height when not exposed to wind. • OUTDOOR • Select to limit the maximum height when exposed to wind. Page 24 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... - Page 28 Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions and adequate traction. Press the drive speed button to the fast drive speed mode. To determine the slope grade Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR use the following procedure. Page 25 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 29 Push the platform extension guardrail to extend the platform to the desired position. Do not stand on the platform extension while trying to extend it. Note: Do not stand on the platform extension while trying to extend and retract it. Page 26 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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Page 30: Battery And Charger InstructOns
“36” or “68” alarm code during work. During the charging process, if temperatures are consistently higher than 122°F (50°C) or lower than 5°F (-15°C), stop charging to check whether the battery and charger are normal. Page 27 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... -
Page 31: Emergency Procedures
Emergency Lowering Push the emergency lowering button located on the ground controls side of the machine under the Main Power Switch. It has a yellow decal border. ART_5818 EMERGENCY LOWERING BUTTOM Page 28 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... - Page 32 Do not lift above 10 feet (3 m) until you are sure that all damage has been repaired, if required, and that all controls are operating correctly. Page 29 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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Page 33: Section 9 - Transport And Lifting Instructions
Securing the Chassis • Use chains of ample load capacity. • Use a minimum of 4 chains. • Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. • Do not exceed 30° angle as shown. Page 30 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... - Page 34 Place the machine in a suitable position so that driving or moving the machines is convenient. Every 60 days the battery must be charged to full capacity. The machine can not be used to service until it has been inspected and maintained according to the daily check procedure. Page 31 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 35 NEVER perform work on the machine with the platform elevated without first using a 2”×4” to support the mast section as is shown below. Alternatively the platform can be supported with either a forklift or a crane. ART_5817 Page 32 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 36 Wire harnesses good cond, secure Limit switches slows drive when elevated Comm cable no damage, secure Indoor/outdoor limit swtch set test Retractile Cord Reel operational Pothole switch test Emergency stop, stops power/operation Battery Charger operation Page 33 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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Page 37: Section 11 - Decals
Secton 11 - Decals January 2022 Decals Decals Page 34 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual... - Page 38 Qty. - 2 91850 Qty. - 1 95837 Qty. - 1 95626 Qty. - 2 42534 Qty. - 1 41640 Qty. - 1 94115 Qty. - 1 41649 Qty. - 1 44598 Qty. - 1 Page 35 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
- Page 39 MAX����� LOAD PER WHEEL: The maximum safe weight applied to each wheel. Calculated with all available options installed. Fw = 30% (Wm + Wc + Wopt) CHASSIS INCLINATION: The angle at which the tilt alarm sounds. Page 36 MMAE16 - Operator’s Manual...
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- Page 42 MEC Parts Order Form Phone: 559-842-1523 Fax: 559-400-6723 Email: Parts@mecawp.com Please Fill Out Completely: Date: Ordered By: Account: Your Fax No����� : Bill to: Ship to: Purchase Order Number Ship VIA ** All orders MUST have a Purchase Order Number...
- Page 43 MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. and is found upon inspection by MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. to be defective in material and/or workmanship. MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental or contingent damages whatsoever.
- Page 44 MEC Aerial Work Platforms 1401 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630 USA Toll Free: 1-877-632-5438 Phone: 1-559-842-1500 Fax: 1-559-842-1520 info@MECawp.com www.MECawp.com...