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AERIAL WORK PLATFORM
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
with Maintenance Information
(GTWY Series)
Original Instructions

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  • Page 1 AERIAL WORK PLATFORM OPERATOR’S MANUAL with Maintenance Information (GTWY Series) Original Instructions...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operator’s Manual Important Read, understand and obey these safety rules and operating instructions before operating this machine. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine at all times.
  • Page 3: Safety Rules

    13.72 You are properly trained to safely operate the Allow for platform movement, electrical line machine. sway or sag and movement due to strong or gusty winds. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. GTWY SERIES 1...
  • Page 4 Do not replace items critical to stability with items of different weight or specification. Use only Rees authorized replacement parts. Do not push the GTWY series from the platform Do not move the machine while the platform is side of the machine.
  • Page 5 Bodily Injury Hazard the manual lowering valve. Keep the platform floor clear of debris. Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil Lower the platform entry mid-rail before leak. An hydraulic leak can penetrate and/or operating. burn skin. GTWY SERIES 3...
  • Page 6 Be sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual and Explosion Hazards the GTWY Series service manual. Be sure all decals are in place and legible. Batteries emit explosive gas. Keep sparks, Be sure the operator’s manuals are...
  • Page 7: Controls

    ② Emergency Stop button ③ Up/down button ④ Fuse Outrigger ⑤ Power light interlock Light ⑥ Platform Controls ① Emergency Stop button ② Control activate button ③ Up/down button ④ AC power plug ⑤ Power light ⑥ Overload Light GTWY SERIES 5...
  • Page 8: Illustration

    ©handle ©Sliding T-handle Winching/tie-down point Platform entry mid rail ©Outriggers storage bracket Harness anchor Forklift socket ① ① Ground controls Circuit manual lowering valve Manuals storage Hydraulic power unit ⑦ breaker ©retaining pin in strut Platform controls GTWY SERIES 6...
  • Page 9: Pre-Operation Inspection

    Check the following components or areas for determine if routine maintenance procedures damage, improperly installed or missing parts are required. Only routine maintenance items and unauthorized modifications: specified in this manual may be performed by the operator. GTWY SERIES 7...
  • Page 10 3 Check the battery acid level. If needed, replenish requirements specified in the responsibilities manual. with distilled water to the bottom of the battery fill tube. Do not overfill. 4 Install the vent caps. GTWY SERIES 8...
  • Page 11: Maintenance

    Machines that have been out of service for more than three months must receive the quarterly specifications. inspection before they are put back into service. Do Not Operate Unless: You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator’s manual. GTWY SERIES 9...
  • Page 12: Function Tests

    15 Push in the control activate button and rotate until the machine base is level. the up/down switch at the platform in the direction of intended travel. (Turn the key switch to platform control). © Result: The up/down function should not operate GTWY SERIES 10...
  • Page 13 It is the operator’s responsibility to read and remember the workplace hazards, then 3 Always perform function tests prior to use. watch for and avoid them while moving, 4 Inspect the workplace. setting up and operating the machine. Know and understand the work place GTWY SERIES 11...
  • Page 14: Workplace Inspection

    Using the machine for anything other than You learn and practice the principles of safe lifting personnel, along with their tools and machine operation contained in this operator’s materials, to an aerial work site is unsafe manual. and dangerous. 1 Avoid hazardous situations.
  • Page 15 8 Use the bubble level to make sure the machine is level. Note: If adjustment is necessary, check the bubble level and interlock display again to make sure the machine is level and all four interlock display lights are on. GTWY SERIES 13...
  • Page 16: Operating Instructions

    □ Do not use an external charger or booster battery. □ Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. □ Use proper AC input voltage for charging as indicated on the charger. □ Use only authorized battery and charger. GTWY SERIES 14...
  • Page 17: Battery Charging Instructions

    □ The machine must be securely fastened to the ● the number of times the machine will be transport vehicle. Use chains or straps of loaded or unloaded ● the stance, posture and grip used by the people involved GTWY SERIES 15...
  • Page 18 14 Secure the machine base and mast to the transport vehicle. See Securing the Machine following. 15 Reverse this procedure to unload the machine. a.stop bracket b.loading pivot All models with tilt-back frame GTWY SERIES 16...
  • Page 19 Disconnect the battery plug before removing the battery pack. Be sure to inspect the machine and remove any loose or unsecured items. Always place the lifting hook through the lifting eye so that it points away from the machine. GTWY SERIES 17...
  • Page 20: Tilt-Back Operation Instructions

    □ Do not stand behind or under the tilt-back frame when raising or lowering it. Tilt-back Frame The GTWY Series has a tilt-back frame when height over 2m, which allows the machine to roll through a standard doorway. GTWY SERIES 18...
  • Page 21 3 Remove the outriggers from the base and place them in the storage sockets. The tilt-back frame is spring loaded and will 3 Continue lifting until the telescoping tilt-back strut is completely compressed. 4 Return the sliding T-handle to the stowed position. GTWY SERIES 19...
  • Page 22 4 Lower the machine with the T-handle until the base casters are in contact with the ground. Use the appropriate number of people and proper lifting techniques. 5 Return the sliding T-handle to the stowed position. GTWY SERIES 20...
  • Page 23 ⑯ GTWY4-7 Danger - Collision Hazard ○ ⑰ GTWY4-9 Label - Control box Nameplate GTWY4-2 Notion –Harness anchor ○ GTWY4-15 Notion - Operating Instruction ○ GTWY4-13 Label - Manual lowering valve ○ GTWY4-11 Label - Nameplate ○ GTWY SERIES 21...
  • Page 24: Decals

    Operator’s Manual Decals GTWY SERIES 22...
  • Page 25 Operator’s Manual Hydraulic Schematic GTWY SERIES 23...
  • Page 26 Operator’s Manual Electric Schematic GTWY SERIES 24...
  • Page 27: Specifications

    Sound pressure level at platform workstation < 70 dBA Total vibration value to which the hand/arm system is subjected does not exceed 2.5 m/s2. Highest root mean square value of weighted acceleration to which the whole body is subjected does not exceed 0.5 m/s2. GTWY SERIES 25...

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