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AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS Translation of the original instructions This document is the property of Faraone Industrie Spa Any total or partial reproduction without written authorisation by the author or owner is forbidden...
THIS MANUAL IS A VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT; ALWAYS KEEP IT NEAR THE MACHINE. Due to continuous improvements to the products, Faraone Industrie Spa reserves the right to amend the technical data without any prior notice. For updated information, contact Faraone Industrie Spa.
Faraone Industrie Spa deems it necessary to conduct an extensive analysis of all of the structural components every 10 (ten) years, to confirm their integrity.
Faraone Industrie Spa. ATTENTION THE NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THE MANUAL MAY CAUSE DAMAGES TO THE MACHINE AND TO THE PROPERTY AND INJURIES OR FATAL ACCIDENTS. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 1-1...
Read carefully and follow all the WARNING statements and the operational instructions reported on the machine and in the manual. Use the machine for the applications falling within those envisioned by Faraone Industrie Spa. All operational personnel must familiarize with the emergency operations and controls of the machine, as specified in the manual.
Laws regarding safety in the workplaces of the country where the machine is operating. For Italy, refer to Legislative Decree 81/08, annex IX “Values of rated operating voltages of electrical machines and systems”. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 1-3...
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Make sure the operators of other machines, overhead or at ground level, are informed of the presence of the machine. Warn personnel not to work, stand or transit underneath the lifted platform. Mark off the floor area with appropriate barriers, as required. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 1-4...
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While lifting the machine by means of a forklift, arrange the latter exclusively in correspondence of the appropriate areas of the same machine. Lift by means of a lifting device with adequate capacity. For information regarding lifting, refer to the relative section in the manual. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 1-5...
PERSONS TO THEIR WORK POSITIONS, FROM WHERE THEY ARE TO CARRY OUT THEIR TASKS FROM THE WORK PLATFORM. THE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 MUST BE USED ONLY FOR THE PURPOSES FOR WHICH IT WAS CONCEIVED. ANY OTHER USE IS CONSIDERED IMPROPER.
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Maximum pressure of the stabiliser considering the weight of the platform plus the maximum load on the cage are fully distributed on only one side of the platform (fully asymmetrical load) AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 2-2...
The weighted acceleration to which the entire body is subjected is less than 0.5 m/s ACOUSTIC EMISSIONS: The A-weighted emission sound pressure level is below 70dB ATTENTION THE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 HAS BEEN TESTED BY THE MANUFACTURER THROUGH: STATIC STABILITY TESTS; OVERLOAD TESTS;...
NOTE: the owner shall provide qualified personnel for training both at the time of delivery of the first units and later, if requested by the user or by personnel. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 3-1...
Ensure the control console is correctly assembled and securely fastened; Lift and lower the work platform checking that lifting and lowering happen regularly; Ensure all machine functions are disabled when activating (pressing) the emergency stop button. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 3-2...
CONDITIONS IN THIS MANUAL (GENERAL DANGER) ATTENTION THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM OF THE MACHINE IS NOT IN ANTI-EXPLOSIVE EXECUTION (NO ATEX): THEREFORE YOU SHOULD CAREFULLY AVOID ITS USE IN AREAS SUBJECT TO ATEX RISK. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 3-3...
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LEVEL THE BASE BY ADJUSTING THE STABILISER'S FEET. PAY THE UTMOST ATTENTION WHEN SLIGHTLY LIFTING THE MACHINE'S WHEELS SO THAT THEY ONLY REST ON THE STABILISER'S FEET. INSERTION AND LOCKING OF 4 STABILISER FEET AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 3-4...
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After adjusting the stabilisers by means of the handle, bring the locking ring to its stop to prevent accidentally loosening from the stabiliser foot (the ring must be secured to its stop towards the stabiliser support). AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 3-5...
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(ATTENTION: do not use your hands). NOTE: To release the brakes, push the lever marked “FREE” with your foot (situated on the opposite side of the wheel), bringing the limit switch to its lowest position. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 3-6...
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Prohibition to come into contact with live electrical conductors Prohibition to climb up/down from the work platform when it is lifted Prohibition to lift/lower the work platform without operator on board AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 3-7...
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THIS MEASURE APPLIES ALSO TO VERTICAL EXTENDING WORK PLATFORMS. A SPECIFIC RISK ASSESSMENT MUST BE CARRIED OUT BEFOREHAND TO DETERMINE THE NEED FOR A FALL PREVENTION SYSTEM. HOLDING ONLY 1 PERSON AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 3-8...
APPLICATION AND OPERATION. THE USER AND THE OPERATOR ARE REQUIRED TO OBSERVE THE CORRECT SAFETY PROCEDURES. The ELEVAH 70 model lifting appliances are electric machines provided with an aerial work platform, assembled on a lifting mechanism with aluminium upright. the lifting device is INTENDED TO MOVE PERSONS TO THEIR WORK POSITIONS, FROM WHERE THEY CAN CARRY OUT THEIR TASKS FROM THE WORK PLATFORM.
We recommend using anti-static clothing; Do not lift or tilt the batteries; Do not attempt to start the machine; ATTENTION IT IS RECOMMENDED NOT TO LET THE BATTERIES GO COMPLETELY FLAT. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-2...
ATTENTION CONNECT THE MACHINE TO A POWER SYSTEM THAT IS COMPLIANT WITH THE APPLICABLE LAW AND IN A GOOD MAINTENANCE CONDITION. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-3...
TURN CLOCKWISE to restore the emergency stop. (Note: if the machine is supplied by 220 V, simply pull the emergency button outwards to restore the control. LED power indicator The LED is on if there is power. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-4...
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24 V main power supply switch The switch acts as the machine's main power switch. To supply power, turn the switch to “ON”. To disconnect machine power supply, turn the switch to “OFF”. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-5...
Ascent/descent control switch TURN the switch to the RIGHT to make the work platform DESCEND. TURN the switch to the LEFT to make the work platform ASCEND. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-6...
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REMOVE THE MAIN POWER SUPPLY KEY AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE. 220 V Powered machine CLOSE THE GROUND CONTROL ACCESS DOOR, REMOVE THE KEY AND KEEP IT IN A SAFE PLACE. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-7...
Folding step opening: 1. Fold the step outwards from the machine; 2. Press it downwards to lock it. ATTENTION BEFORE GOING UP ON THE STEP, MAKE SURE IT IS PROPERLY LOCKED. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-8...
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SEATS (UNTIL THEY STOP) AND LEVEL THE BASE BY ADJUSTING THE STABILISER'S FEET. PAY CAREFUL ATTENTION WHEN SLIGHTLY LIFTING THE MACHINE'S WHEELS SO THAT THEY REST ONLY ON THE STABILISER'S FEET. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-9...
ATTENTION PREVENT UNAUTHORISED USE BY SWITCHING OFF THE MACHINE, SWITCHING OFF THE MAIN POWER SWITCH AND REMOVING THE KEY WHEN THE MACHINE IS NOT IN USE. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-10...
The machine can be lifted with a forklift truck. In this case, it must be held from the rear part of the machine in order to position it in a stable way onto the forks (see following figure). ATTENTION LIFT THE MACHINE ONLY WITH WORK PLATFORM FULLY LOWERED. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 4-11...
4. ATTENTION: gradually loosen the knob and continuously supervise the entire descent phase of the work platform; 5. Once descent is completed, tighten the knob again; 6. Restore the emergency button to activate the machine's power supply. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 - Rev. 04_2020 Page 5-1...
To stabilise the machine movement use a crane or forklift. REPORTING THE ACCIDENT Faraone Industrie Spa must be immediately informed of any accidents to a Faraone product. Contact the factory by telephone and give all the necessary details, also in absence of injuries or evident damages to the property.
(k) Spirit levels (if present): Check the integrity of the spirit levels on the base frame. ATTENTION DO NOT USE THE MACHINE BEFORE REPAIRING ALL FAULTS / MALFUNCTIONS NOTED AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 6-1...
BASED ON NORMAL USE. IF THE MACHINE IS USED FOR HEAVY DUTY WORK, SUCH AS A HIGH NUMBER OF CYCLES, UNFAVOURABLE POSITION, CORROSIVE/DIRTY ENVIRONMENT, ETC., THE USER MUST INCREASE THE FREQUENCY OF THE CHECKS ACCORDINGLY. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 7-1...
The wheels must be replaced if the edges are worn or the profiles are deformed. If the wheels have significant damage on tread or sides, immediately assess the severity of the damage before operating the machine again. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 7-2...
MAINTENANCE EVERY TWO YEARS Hydraulic Oil Change the hydraulic oil in the tank. Refer to the specifications described in the relative paragraph for information regarding hydraulic oil change. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 7-3...
EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT YOUR HANDS AGAINST CHEMICAL AGGRESSION WHEN REPLACING THE BATTERY. DISPOSE OF THE BATTERIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LAWS IN FORCE. REPLACE THE BATTERIES WITH THE SAME TYPES AS THOSE SUPPLIED BY THE MANUFACTURER. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 8-1...
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - SECTION 8 HYDRAULIC OIL CHANGE Faraone Industrie Spa recommends using hydraulic oil with viscosity index 32. Mixing oils of different makes or types is strongly ill advised, since they may not contain the necessary additives or viscosity may be different.
Experience has shown that this type of failure is not always easily recognised as there are no evident changes in the chain conditions, especially in the initial stage. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 8-3...
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FOR FURTHER INFORMATION REGARDING PURCHASE OF SPARE PARTS AND CONSUMABLES, PLEASE CONTACT THE MANUFACTURER. THE MANUFACTURER DECLINES ALL LIABILITY DUE TO DAMAGE OR MALFUNCTION CAUSED BY USE OF PARTS NOT AUTHORISED BY THE SAID MANUFACTURER. AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 8-4...
"USE OF THE PLATFORM WITH INDICATION PROHIBITIONS IN USING THE INDICATION STABILISERS" PLATFORM” “HOLDING ONLY “INTERNAL USE AND IN THE INDICATION INDICATION 1 PERSON” ABSENCE OF WIND” INDICATION INDICATION “MAX 20 KG” 200 KG AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 9-1...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - SECTION 9 AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 9-2...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - SECTION 9 ATTACHMENT 2 – version 24 V hydraulic diagram AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 9-3...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - SECTION 9 ATTACHMENT 3 – Version 220 V hydraulic diagram AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 9-4...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - SECTION 9 ATTACHMENT 4 – Version 24 V Wiring diagram AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 9-5...
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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - SECTION 9 ATTACHMENT 5 – Version 220 V wiring diagram AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 9-6...
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The machine, built in compliance with the model that is the object of type testing, underwent the following tests: Brake test Overload test Operation test Producing a POSITIVE result. Tortoreto, on date AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 9-7...
Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-1...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-2...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-3...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-4...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-5...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-6...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-7...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-8...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-9...
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Every six months Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY” checks Lubrication of moving parts Check the sliding wheels Every two years Perform the “THREE-MONTHLY, SIX-MONTHLY AND ANNUAL” checks Hydraulic oil change Date: _______________ Signature: ________________ NOTE AERIAL PLATFORM ELEVAH 70 – Rev. 04_2020 Page 10-10...