Fall Arrest Platform; Soft Touch - JLG E600J Operation And Safety Manual

SECTION 6 - ACCESSORIES
6.1

FALL ARREST PLATFORM

NOTE: Refer to JLG External Fall Arrest System manual (P/N-3128935)
for more detailed information.
The external fall arrest system is designed to provide a lanyard
attach point while allowing the operator to access areas outside
the platform. Exit/Enter the platform through the gate area only.
The system is designed for use by one person.
Personnel must use fall protection at all times. A full body harness
is required with lanyard not to exceed 6 ft. (1.8 M) in length, that
limits the maximum arrest force to 900 lbs. (408 kg) for the trans-
fastener type and 1350 lbs. (612 kg) for the shuttle type fall arrest
system.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY MACHINE FUNCTIONS WHILE OUTSIDE OF PLATFORM. BE
CAREFUL WHEN ENTERING/EXITING THE PLATFORM AT ELEVATION.
6-2
6.2

SOFT TOUCH

A padding kit is mounted to the platform rails and to a frame sus-
pended below the platform. Limit switches deactivate platform
functions when the padded framework contacts an adjacent
structure. A button on the platform console allows override of the
system.
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