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VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I
PLEASE NOTE THE ANSI A92.2 STANDARD AND THE MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTAINS
RECENTLY UPDATED INFORMATION. DEALERS, OWNERS, USERS, OPERATORS, LESSORS AND LESSEES MUST
ADHERE TO THESE UPDATED STANDARDS.
YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL INFORMATION IN BOTH
OPERATOR'S AND SERVICE MANUALS, PROVIDED WITH EACH
VERSALIFT.
AND IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TIME MANUFACTURING CO.
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISCLOSED, COPIED, OR REPRODUCED
IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED, WRITTEN PERMISSION
OF TIME MANUFACTURING CO.
Time Manufacturing Co. 7601 Imperial Drive P.O. Box 20368 Waco, Texas 76702 Phone: 254-399-2100 Fax: 254-751-0775
Time Manufacturing Co. reserves the right to improve the design or change specifi cations at any time without notice.
Operator's Manual
Aerial Device
SERIAL NUMBER
39026-03
MANUAL PART NUMBER
ATTENTION:
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS VERSALIFT UNTIL
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
02/17

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  • Page 1 RECENTLY UPDATED INFORMATION. DEALERS, OWNERS, USERS, OPERATORS, LESSORS AND LESSEES MUST ADHERE TO THESE UPDATED STANDARDS. ATTENTION: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS VERSALIFT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL INFORMATION IN BOTH OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUALS, PROVIDED WITH EACH VERSALIFT.
  • Page 3 MANUFACTURING COMPANY OWNER’S WARRANTY The Versalift Aerial Platform Lift is engineered and designed to perform as stated on published specifications. Only quality material and workmanship are used in the manufacture of this product. With proper installation, regular maintenance, and periodic repair service, the equipment will provide excellent service.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Dimensional Specifi cations ......................3-5 Vehicle Specifi cations ....................... 3-17 Operation Section 4 Positioning the Versalift for Operation ..................4-1 Aerial Lift Operations ........................4-2 Cab Control Operation ....................... 4-4 Ground Control Operation ......................4-4 Lower Control Operation ......................4-6 Upper Control Operation ......................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Responsibilities. Detailed information for the maintenance inspection ADDITIONAL MANUAL FEATURES and service of the Versalift aerial device can be found in the accompanying Service Manual. Should Danger, caution, and warning notes are indented, further installation information be required, contact...
  • Page 8 Figure 1.1 Model VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I Nomenclature VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 9 FAILURE TO COMPLY with your REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES in the use and operation of the Aerial Device could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. DANGER: READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS AERIAL DEVICE. VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 10: Decals

    It is extremely important for the operator to be thoroughly familiar with the Versalift aerial device. Study the information in this manual and the Versalift controls until both are completely mastered. Then go to a large, open area to practice using the aerial lift.
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  • Page 14: Think Safety

    The following sketches illustrate some of the unsafe situations that might occur during the use or operation of the Versalift. Some of these safety problems are very basic and as a result are often taken for granted. Don’t park the truck on a hill unless absolutely necessary.
  • Page 15 Avoid dropping tools. Use a hand line to raise or lower tools to/from the platform. Never use the VERSALIFT as a crane VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 16 Stand only on the platform fl oor. Don’t climb out of a raised platform onto poles, etc. Keep the fi berglass booms clean and dry. Foreign substances on the booms conduct electricity. VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 17: What Is Insulated And What Is Not Insulated

    Area 2, Upper Boom Insulation Section – This section provides insulation** between the boom tip area and earth ground when clean and properly maintained. On some confi gurations, it is necessary to extend the boom until the insulated section decal is visible. VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 18: Additional Safety Considerations

    13. Do not contact energized conductors with the winch line. Contacting the load line with an energized conductor could create a complete 2-10 VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 19: General Specifications

    The platform tilt can be activated from the upper and lower controls. LUBRICATION - Non-lube bearings are used at all VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 20: Option Specifications

    SLOPE INDICATORS – Slope indicators are required a choice between slow and normal boom speeds, on Versalift units and supplied by Time Manufacturing and also at slow speed provides reduced fl ow to Co. Slope indicators shall be installed to indicate operate hydraulic tools.
  • Page 21 CERTIFICATION - Testing and certifi cation for This jib provides 250 to 1000 lbs. jib capacity ANSI A92.2 Category B 46 KV and below or 69 KV depending on the boom positions. VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 22 VST-8000/8500/9000-I - Platform capacity is 700 lbs. (318 kg) with the jib and winch installed. Platform capacity is 800 lbs. with the jib and winch removed. VST-9500-I - Platform capacity is 500 lbs. (227 kg) VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 23 VST-8000-I DIMENSIONAL SPECIFICATIONS Note: All dimensions and angles are nominal, based on 40 in. (1.02m) frame height. General Specifi cations Horizontal Reach ....................... 50 ft 1 in (15.3 m) Maximum Platform Capacity....................800 lbs. (360 kg) Maximum Platform Capacity with Optional Jib Installed ............700 lbs. (317 kg) Lower Boom Lift Eye Capacity (Optional)................1500 lbs.
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  • Page 25 Inner Boom Extension ......................178 in (4.5 m) Rotation ..........................360° continuous Upper Boom Insulation Gap ....................108 in (2.7 m) Lower Boom Insulation Gap ....................24 in (0.61 m) Ambient Temperature Range for Structural Integrity ........-40 to 125°F (-40 to 52°C) VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
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  • Page 27 Inner Boom Extension ......................198 in (5.0 m) Rotation ..........................360° continuous Upper Boom Insulation Gap ....................108 in (2.7 m) Lower Boom Insulation Gap ....................24 in (0.61 m) Ambient Temperature Range for Structural Integrity ........-40 to 125°F (-40 to 52°C) VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 28 VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 3-10 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 29 Inner Boom Extension ......................256 in (6.5 m) Rotation ..........................360° continuous Upper Boom Insulation Gap ....................52 in (1.32 m) Lower Boom Insulation Gap ....................24 in (0.61 m) Ambient Temperature Range for Structural Integrity ........-40 to 125°F (-40 to 52°C) VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 3-11 39026-03 02/17...
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  • Page 35 VST-8000-I MINIMUM VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Cab-to-Axle Dimension (Regular Cab) ..................158 in (4.0 m) Frame Section Modulus (Per frame rail)................15 in3 (245 cm3) Frame Resisting Bending Moment (Per frame rail) ...........750,000 in-lbs. (84750 N-m) Dual Radial Outriggers, with Material Handling Option Approximate Curb Weight for Stability ...............
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  • Page 41: Operation

    REQUIREMENTS AFTER LEAVING THE TRUCK This section describes proper positioning of the CAB: Versalift aerial lift so that it will be as stable and useful as possible. The information in this section 1. Check wind and weather conditions. Do not...

  • Page 42: Aerial Lift Operations

    (i.e. overnight); it must be operated from the lower controls through its full range of motion several times before an operator enters After the truck has been properly parked on level the platform. This procedure confirms that the lift is VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 43 If equipped, remove boom cover from insulated boom defined by the rated line voltage on the ANSI section, it is NOT insulated. A92.2 data plate. Although the Versalift provides insulated booms, no aerial lift can provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically...

  • Page 44: Cab Control Operation

    CAB CONTROL OPERATION GROUND CONTROL OPERATION The cab controls include the master control, the engine start/stop control, and the PTO (Power-Take- Off) shifter. The Versalift ground controls may include one or more of the following controls: outrigger, outrigger/ VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 45 THIS SPRAY OR MIST CAN PUNCTURE OR BECOME EMBEDDED BENEATH THE SKIN OR CONTAMINATE THE EYES. THESE CONDI TIONS REQUIRE IMMEDIATE MEDICAL ATTEN TION. Tool Power Controls Ground Control Panel With an Outrigger/Boom Figure 4.3 Interlock System Figure 4.2 VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 46: Lower Control Operation

    The standard, individual single stick control is master control is activated. The two-speed throttle presented in this section. control is operated by a three-position toggle switch at the turret. VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
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  • Page 48: Storing The Aerial Lift

    (Standard) - The two-speed manual throttle control When storing the aerial lift for road travel retract the is operated by an air cylinder plunger knob at the inner boom completely. Rotate the outer/inner boom upper controls. The two-speed control is designed to VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 49: Lifting Eye

    Do not exceed the load limits Danger – Make sure the hydraulic power stated on the decal beside the lifting eye. Do not drag source is off. the load with the lifting eye. This is a bad practice VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 50: Manual Jib Operation

    OF THE LIFT AND THE MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM. DANGER: DO NOT DEPEND ON THE JIB POLE FOR INSULATION UNLESS THE POLE HAS BEEN RATED, TESTED, AND MAINTAINED FOR THE APPROPRIATE LINE VOLTAGE. THE WINCH ROPE IS NOT CONSIDERED INSULATING. VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 4-10 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 51 THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 5 THE RECOIL FROM ROPE FAILURE OR FALLING COILS OF ROPE WOUND ON THE WINCH REEL OBJECTS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS AT ALL TIMES BECAUSE THE WINCH DRUM AND 4-11 VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 52: Hydraulic Jib Operation

    1. Determine the color of the inner boom where it 2. Remove the jib rotation lock pin. exits the outer boom. It will be either red, green 3. Rotate the jib to the desired position. or white. VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 4-12 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 53 3. The jib pole tilt decal reads “750 MAX”. 4. The actual lifting capacity is the smaller of the two capacities determined in steps 2 and 3. Therefore, the actual capacity is 500 lbs. Reading the Jib Capacity for 1000 lbs. Figure 4.9 4-13 VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 55: Emergency Operation

    The speed at which the lower boom drifts down depends on the rate of oil loss. If the bleeder ports are used, see “Responsibilities after Emergency Operation” at the end of the section. Upper/Lower Boom Cylinder Bleeder Ports Figure 5.3 VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 56 OUTRIGGER BOOM INTERLOCK MANUAL aerial lift only while attempting to lower the booms. OVERRIDE – In the event of diverter valve failure, and the lift becomes inoperable with an operator To conserve the battery and prevent damage to VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...
  • Page 57 INJURED OR INCAPACITATED OPERATOR - If the operator is unable to operate the aerial lift, 1. The Versalift aerial lift design uses holding valves determine if any damage has occurred to make to lock the booms in position in the event of a the lift inoperable.
  • Page 58 The aerial lift must then be operated, from the lower controls, through its full range of motion several times. Check the hydraulic oil reservoir level and refi ll if necessary. VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I 39026-03 02/17...

  • Page 59: Daily Visual Inspection

    “Critical Fasteners” drawing in this section. All and pump damage may occur. major sections of the Versalift are bolted together and it is vital that these bolts remain tight. Visually ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - Inspect electrical system inspect all the bolts for signs of relative movement.
  • Page 60 SLOPE INDICATORS – The indicators are installed of the extension system. Check the roller chain at several locations on the Versalift chassis. Check tension and adjust according to the instructions given that indicators are in place and not damaged. Refer in Service Procedures Section of the Service and to slope indicator installation in the Service Manual.
  • Page 61 DAILY VISUAL CHECKLIST AND RECORD MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION VERSALIFT VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I SERIAL NO.______________ VEHICLE NO.______________ Fill in date and initial boxes when each check is made. Refer to Daily Visual Inspection in this section for complete description of checks. Additional copies of this form may be obtained from Time Manufacturing Company.
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