Extending; Fold Down Guardrails - Snorkel S2255RT Operator's Manual

If the platform is overloaded, when it is elevated just
past 6' (1.8 m), a control module will stop the lift and
drive functions and the alarm will slowly beep and the
warning light will be on. The platform can still be lowered
to remove the excess load using the upper controls or
the emergency lowering system only.
If the platform is elevated just past 6' (1.8 m) and ma-
terial is added to the platform overloading it, a control
module will stop the lift, drive and lower functions. The
alarm will slowly beep and the warning light will be on.
In this case, remove the load in excess of rated capacity
to return to normal operation.

Extending

The platform can be extended and securely locked into
position.
Use the following procedure to extend the platform:
1. Enter the platform and secure the doors.
Caution
The extension deck is free to move when the exten-
sion handle locks are disengaged. Personal injury
may result from accidentally extending or retracting
the deck. Make certain both extension handle locks
are fully engaged when the deck is extended in the
working position and when it is stowed. Do not at-
tempt to extend or retract the platform unless the
aerial platform is on a level surface.
2. While facing the front of the platform, grasp the
platform extension handles, raise them and push
the extension deck forward to extend the deck.
Fully lower the handles at the mid or front position
and ensure they are locked in their lowered position
(refer to Figure 8.3).
Extension Handle
Figure 8.3 – Platform Extension Handle
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure
the platform extension deck is locked in position.
Use the following procedure to retract the platform:
1. Enter the platform and secure the doors.
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Caution
The extension deck is free to move when the exten-
sion handle locks are disengaged. Personal injury
may result from accidentally extending or retracting
the deck. Make certain both extension handle locks
are fully engaged when the deck is extended in the
working position and when it is stowed. Do not at-
tempt to extend or retract the platform unless the
aerial platform is on a level surface.
2. While facing the front of the platform, grasp the
platform extension handles, raise them and pull the
extension deck backward to retract the deck. Fully
lower the handles at the stowed position and ensure
they are locked in the lowered position (refer to Figure
8.3).
3. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure
the platform extension deck is locked in position.

Fold Down Guardrails

The platform may have fold down guardrails to pass the
machine under low height obstructions.
Danger
The potential for an accident increases when the
fold down rails are lowered. Death or serious injury
will result in such accidents. Do not elevate the plat-
form with the fold down rails lowered. Use extreme
care when moving the aerial platform while the fold
down rails are lowered.
Use the following procedure to lower the platform
guardrails.
1. Remove all materials from the platform fl oor.
2. Remove the pins from the top rail at the rear of the
platform. Remove the pins from the bottom of the
uprights at the rear of the platform and fold the doors/
rails forward to the fl oor of the platform.
3. Remove the pins from the top rail at the front of the
platform. Fold the rails backward to the fl oor of the
platform.
4. Remove the pins from the bottom of the extension
deck uprights on the right side of the platform. Fold
the right side guardrails to the fl oor of the platform.
5. Remove the pins from the bottom of the main deck
uprights on the right side of the platform. Fold the
right side guardrails to the fl oor of the platform.
6. Remove the pins from the bottom of the extension
deck uprights on the left side of the platform. Fold
the left side guardrails to the fl oor of the platform.
7. Remove the pins from the bottom of the main deck
uprights on the left side of the platform. Fold the left
side guardrails to the fl oor of the platform.
8. Reverse this procedure to reposition the rails.
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