Soft Touch; Bolt-On External Fall Arrest - JLG B300001393 Operation And Safety Manual

6.7

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.
OVERRIDE INDICATOR LIGHT
LIMIT
SWITCH
3121615
OVERRIDE BUTTON
RAIL BUMPER
SUSPENDED FRAME AND RAIL BUMPER
6.8

BOLT-ON EXTERNAL FALL ARREST

The bolt-on external fall arrest system is designed to provide a lan-
yard 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).
External Fall Arrest System capacity is 310 lb (140 kg) - one (1) person
maximum.
Do not move platform during use of the external fall arrest system.
DO NOT OPERATE ANY MACHINE FUNCTIONS WHILE OUTSIDE OF PLATFORM. BE
CAREFUL WHEN ENTERING/EXITING THE PLATFORM AT ELEVATION.
LIMIT
SWITCH
SECTION 6 - ACCESSORIES
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