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Snorkel MHP15HD Operator's Manual

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Se rial Num ber NZ110302 and af ter
MHP1544HD
With ELECTRIC CONTROLS
MHP1544HD
With HYDRAULIC CONTROLS
Gas o line
Bat tery Electric
Bi-En ergy Options
OPERATION
MANUAL
Part Num ber 13620-1
No vem ber 2012 (Rev B)
Ver sion 2

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  • Page 1 MHP1544HD With ELECTRIC CONTROLS MHP1544HD With HYDRAULIC CONTROLS Gas o line Bat tery Electric Bi-En ergy Options OPERATION MANUAL Part Num ber 13620-1 No vem ber 2012 (Rev B) Se rial Num ber NZ110302 and af ter Ver sion 2...

  • Page 2: Electrical Hazard

    Electrical Hazard Electrical Hazard Warning DANGER THE MHP15/44HD V2 AERIAL WORK PLATFORM, IN STANDARD CONFIGURATION, IS NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED. If the plat form, booms, or any other con duc tive part of a MHP15/44HD V2 con tacts a high-volt age elec tri cal con duc tor, the re sult can be SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH for per sons on or near the ma chine.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Hour me ter Additional copies of this manual may be ordered Hydraulic disc brakes from Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part Steel platform - 2 person capacity number from the front cover to assure that the High strength steel boom and base correct manual will be supplied.

  • Page 4: Operation

    It is also used to alert the reader to pay approval from the Engineering Department of careful attention to a particular passage of Snorkel. Modification may void the warranty, text in the manual. adversely affect stability, or affect the operational characteristics of the MHP.

  • Page 5: In Summary

    No modification should be made to the equipment without prior written consent of the Snorkel Engineering Department. Make a pre-start inspection of the MHP at the beginning of each shift. A malfunctioning machine must not be used.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Electrical Hazard At platform control box (insulated fibreglass platform)... . 3-2 Electrical Hazard Warning ....i At platform control box (non-insulated fibreglass platform) .
  • Page 8 Table of Contents Self Levelling Stabilisers (Option) ..8-8 Decal list low voltage insulated machines ..9-16 9. Pre-operational Inspection Decal inspection drawing low voltage insulated machines .
  • Page 9 Table of Contents 12. Stowing and Transporting Stowing ......12-1 The correct stowed position is shown here. 12-1 Transporting .

  • Page 11: Safety

    1. Safety Safe Operation tested all functions to be sure they are in proper working order. Knowl edge of the in for ma tion in this man ual, and proper train ing, pro vide a ba sis for safely op er at ing DANGER the MHP15/44HD V2.

  • Page 12: Operation

    1. Safety Operate emergency controls as required. Use the rec om mended trans port de vice when load ing the ma chine. Watch for loss of control by platform operator. Operation Warn the operator of any obstructions or hazards that may not be obvious to them. If you en coun ter any sus pected mal func tion of the Watch for soft terrain, sloping surfaces, ae rial plat form, or any haz ard or po ten tially un safe...

  • Page 13: General Safety Precautions

    1. Safety un less the re quire ments of AS2550.10 have been DO NOT place your hand or any part of your body in met. front of es cap ing hy drau lic fluid. Use a piece of For full re quire ments re fer di rectly to AS2550.10. card board or wood to search for hy drau lic leaks.

  • Page 14: Batteries

    Note: Wear face and eye protection, rubber gloves and protective clothing when working near From time-to-time certain Snorkel decals may be batteries. deleted, altered or replaced, or new decals may be added in line with new safety regulations CAUTION machine specification changes.
  • Page 15 1. Safety MACHINES WITH ELECTRIC CONTROLS APPROVED OVERHEAD LIFT METHOD FOR MHP TRAILERS CHAIN SLING, 4 LEGS AT 2.5M/LEG (Minimum 8mm grade 80 Lifting rated) DANGER ENSURE STABILISERS ARE FULLY RAISED DANGER FIT A SHACKLE TO EACH FOOT PLATE (16mm Hi-Load (green pin) Bow Shackles) CONNECT SLING LEGS WITH CLOSED HOOKS ENSURE THE JOCKEY WHEEL IS STOWED ENSURE THAT THE BOOM SECURING PINS ARE FITTED...
  • Page 16 1. Safety MACHINES WITH HYDRAULIC CONTROLS APPROVED OVERHEAD LIFT METHOD FOR MHP TRAILERS CHAIN SLING, 4 LEGS AT 2.5M/LEG (Minimum 8mm grade 80 Lifting rated) ENSURE STABILISERS ARE FULLY RAISED FIT A SHACKLE TO EACH FOOT PLATE (16mm Hi-Load (green pin) Bow Shackles) CONNECT SLING LEGS WITH CLOSED HOOKS ENSURE THE JOCKEY WHEEL IS STOWED OPERATORS CHECKLIST...
  • Page 17 1. Safety MACHINES WITH ELECTRIC CONTROLS 9223-3 DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES, SAFETY SWITCHES, OR INTERLOCKS. 451986 45198-6 DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES, SAFETY SWITCHES, OR INTERLOCKS. 451986 BOTH SIDES OF 45198-6 EACH STABILISER X4 all four stabiliser legs 0080650...
  • Page 18 1. Safety MACHINES WITH HYDRAULIC CONTROLS 9223-3 DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES, SAFETY SWITCHES, OR INTERLOCKS. 451986 45198-6 BOTH SIDES OF EACH STABILISER DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES, SAFETY X4 all four SWITCHES, OR INTERLOCKS. stabiliser legs 451986 45198-6...
  • Page 19 1. Safety MACHINES WITH ELECTRIC CONTROLS DANGER DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD BEWARE OF ELECTRICAL HAZARDS REGULATION 133A OF THE CONSTRUCTION SAFETY ACT 1912 REQUIRES THIS MACHINE IS NOT (a) Minimum approach of an appliance 3m. for voltages up to 132,000 to live electrical apparatus. 6m.
  • Page 20 1. Safety MACHINES WITH HYDRAULIC CONTROLS To lower the upper boom press the bleed down and enable switches. EMERGENCY To lower the lower boom press the bleed down and enable switches and operate the lower boom lever. To lower the jib boom press the bleed down and enable switches and operate the jib boom lever. DESCENT To slew the booms press the bleed down and enable switches and operate the slew lever.

  • Page 21: Safety - Low Voltage Insulation

    2 Safety - Low Voltage Insulation The low volt age(LV) in su lated MHP15/44HD V2 is DANGER in su lated to 1000V AC or 1500V DC. The cleanliness of the insulator surfaces are IMPORTANT imperative to the correct functioning of the insulator.

  • Page 22: Earth Point

    2 Safety - Low Voltage Insulation Earth Point An earth at tach ment point is pro vided on the base of the ma chine and iden ti fied by a decal. Safety Decals and Placards There are a num ber of safety de cals and plac ards on the LV MHP15/44HD V2.
  • Page 23 2 Safety - Low Voltage Insulation MHP15/44HD V2 – 13620-1 Rev B page 2 - 13...
  • Page 24 2 Safety - Low Voltage Insulation LOW VOLTAGE INSULATION MACHINES WARNING LV COVER DANGER Death or serious injury could occur from tipover. 12829-1 All outriggers must be extended onto firm level surface 12829-1 YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THIS DEVICE UNLESS: before elevating or before entering platform.
  • Page 25 2 Safety - Low Voltage Insulation LOW VOLTAGE INSULATED MACHINES UNINSULATED 12829 12829 DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES, SAFETY SWITCHES, OR INTERLOCKS. 451986 45198-6 DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES, SAFETY SWITCHES, OR INTERLOCKS. 451986 LV COVER CONDITION BASKET BOOM CHASSIS...
  • Page 26 2 Safety - Low Voltage Insulation LOW VOLTAGE INSULATED MACHINES (Fibreglass basket safety decal layout A) 0150448 0150448 To lower the upper boom press the bleed down and enable switches. EMERGENCY CAUTION To lower the lower boom press the bleed down and enable switches and operate the lower boom lever. To lower the jib boom press the bleed down and enable switches and operate the jib boom lever.
  • Page 27 2 Safety - Low Voltage Insulation LOW VOLTAGE INSULATED MACHINES (Fibreglass basket safety decal layout B) CAUTION EACH PERSON ON THE PLATFORM MUST WEAR A FULL SAFETY HARNESS WITH LEG STRAPS 0150448 AND ENERGY ABSORBING LANYARD 0150448 ATTACHED TO AN APPROVED ANCHOR POINT IN THE PLATFORM 99228-1 To lower the upper boom press the bleed down and enable switches.

  • Page 29: Safety Devices

    3. Safety Devices Safety Device Information At platform control box For emer gency op er a tion con trols and pro ce dures, see the “Emer gency Op er a tion” chap ter 11, in this LIFT ENABLE man ual. The de vices listed in this chap ter are safety de - UPPER vices.

  • Page 30: At Platform Control Box (Steel Platform)

    3. Safety Devices Press the red EMERGENCY STOP button in, at At platform control box any time, under any conditions, and the entire (steel platform) machine stops, and nothing moves. This switch must be out (on) for anything on the MHP15/44HD FUEL V2 to work.

  • Page 31: Gravity Gate

    3. Safety Devices Gravity gate Note: See the Options chapter page 4 for details concerning this kit. Enable switch The en able switch must be op er ated in con junc tion with the boom/plat form mov ing func tion you se lect. The pur pose of this switch is to pre vent the plat form from mov ing if some thing or some one ac ci den tally pushes one of the boom/plat form mov ing con trols.

  • Page 32: Enable Switch (Foot)

    3. Safety Devices If 100% of rated ca pac ity is reached in the plat form the over load light will con tinue to be il lu mi nated and an alarm will sound. ENABLED DISABLED This is a warn ing to the op er a tor that rated ca pac - ity has been reached and the plat form load must be re duced.

  • Page 33: Rcd/Elcb Ac Outlet

    3. Safety Devices A bub ble level is lo cated on the trailer side rail, be - Flashing light (Option) side the out rig ger con trols. Watch the bub ble level The flashing light alerts people that the while you set the sta bi lis ers. Lower the sta bi lis ers, MHP15/44HD V2 is moving.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    4. Specifications The Snorkel MHP15/44HD V2 is a boom sup ported el e vat ing work plat form built to con form to all ap pli ca - ble OSHA, ANSI or CSA stan dards as pre vi ously out lined.

  • Page 36: Engine Data

    4. Specifications Engine Data Engine Make Honda (gas o line) Model GX 160 Engine type 4-stroke, over head valve, 1 cylinder Displacement 163 cm (9.9 cu-in) Bore x Stroke 68 x 45 mm (2.7 x 1.8 in) Max. output 4 kW/4,000 rpm Max.

  • Page 37: Working Envelope - Mhp15/44Hd V2

    4. Specifications Working Envelope - MHP15/44HD V2 (52.4) (49.2) STANDARD 15m WORKING CURVE (45.9) (42.6) 10.9m RESTRICTED WORKING CURVE (39.3) (36.1) (32.8) (29.5) (26.2) (22.9) (19.6) (16.4) (13.1) (9.8) (6.5) (3.2) METRES (19.6) (16.4) (13.1) (9.8) (6.5) (3.2) (3.2) (6.5) (9.8) (13.1) (16.4)

  • Page 38: Nomenclature And Serial Numbers

    4. Specifications Nomenclature And Serial Numbers Right side view of machine Ground Platform controls Column controls Engine Hand cover brake Trailer Platform coupling Outrigger Jockey controls Outriggers (4) Draw bar wheel Left side view of machine Upper boom boom Lower cylinders Upper cylinders cylinder Oil tank...

  • Page 39: Gauges

    5. Gauges Hourmeter Hydraulic Oil Level Figure 5.1 - Hourmeter The hour me ter is ba si cally an elec tric clock. It ac - Figure 5.3 - Hydraulic Oil Level cu mu lates time when the mas ter key switch is turned on.

  • Page 41: Shut-Offs And Circuit Breakers

    6. Shut-offs and Circuit Breakers RCD/ELCB Outlet (option) Electrical Circuit Protection There is only one (1) fuse, on a stan dard MHP15/44HD V2, that is ac ces si ble to the op er a - tor. Its pur pose is to pro tect the elec tri cal cir cuits from elec tri cal over loads.

  • Page 43: Controls - Electric

    7. Controls - Electric Controls Description The main op er at ing func tions of an MHP15/44HD V2 can be con trolled from the ground con trol box or This chap ter ex plains what each con trol does. from the plat form con trol box. This chapter DOES NOT explain how to use the WARNING controls to produce useful work, re fer to the “Op er -...

  • Page 44: Ground Control Box

    7. Controls - Electric 6. Stabliser / Boom Selector Switch: Ground Control Box Must be in Stabliser (outrigger) position Con trols for op er at ing the MHP15/44HD V2 from (down) for the outriggers to work. Once the ground, (lower con trols) are lo cated on the right outriggers are down and set the switch must side of the column.

  • Page 45: Platform Control Box

    7. Controls - Electric 1. Emergency Stop: Press the red EMERGENCY STOP button in, at any time, UPPER BOOM BOOM under any conditions, and the entire machine stops, and nothing moves. This switch must be out (on) to start or run the MHP from the platform control box.

  • Page 46: Stabiliser Controls

    7. Controls - Electric 10. Slew: LEFT rotates the entire turntable and boom to the left. RIGHT rotates the entire turntable and boom to the right. 11 Lift Enable: The platform can only be raised when this light is lit. When this light is not lit the platform will not raise because the outriggers are not properly set.

  • Page 47: Self Levelling Stabilisers (Option)

    7. Controls - Electric Figure 7.7 - Bubble Level Self Levelling Stabilisers (Option) Figure 7.8 - Self Levelling Stabiliser Controls 1. Auto Level / Stow Switch: Select either auto level or auto stow, to raise or lower the stabilisers automatically. 2.

  • Page 49: Controls - Hydraulic

    8 Controls - Hydraulic Controls Description “Operation” chapter 10-1 for that after you have read this chapter. This chap ter ex plains what each con trol does. For op tional equip ment con trols, see the “Op tions” This chapter DOES NOT explain how to use the chap ter.13-1 controls to produce useful work, refer to the Controls and Control Decal Locations...

  • Page 50: Ground Control Box

    8 Controls - Hydraulic See the “Emergency Operation” chapter 11-1 for the location of the emergency bleed down control a n d f o r c o r r e c t e m e r g e n c y b l e e d d o w n procedures.

  • Page 51: Platform Control Box

    8 Controls - Hydraulic 7. Enable Switch: The enable switch must be pressed DOWN in conjunction with the boom/platform moving function you select. The purpose of this switch is to prevent the platform/booms from moving if something or someone accidentally pushes one of the boom/platform moving controls.
  • Page 52 8 Controls - Hydraulic stops, and noth ing moves. This switch must All le ver move ment is ver ti cal. This pro duces a cor - be out (on) to start or run the MHP from the re spond ing left/right move ment for con trol le vers plat form con trol box.

  • Page 53: Upper Controls

    8 Controls - Hydraulic 4. Lift Enable: The platform can only be raised when this light is lit. When this light is not lit the platform will not raise because the outriggers are not properly set. FUEL LIFT ENABLE ELECTRIC EMERGENCY CHOKE START...

  • Page 54: Upper Controls (Insulated Fibreglass Basket)

    8 Controls - Hydraulic Valve control lever for upper boom Valve control lever for fly boom Optional Valve control lever for platform rotate Enable switch (Foot) 1. Emergency Stop: Press the red EMERGENCY STOP button in, at any time, under any conditions, and the entire machine stops, and nothing moves.

  • Page 55: Stabiliser Controls

    8 Controls - Hydraulic 7. Emer gency Lower Switch: This switch, (when op er ated in con junc tion with the Stabiliser Controls en able switch) al lows the plat form to be low ered in the event of an emer gency. See Chap ter 11 "Emer gency Op er a tion"...

  • Page 56: Self Levelling Stabilisers (Option)

    8 Controls - Hydraulic Self Levelling Stabilisers (Option) Figure 8.16 - Self Levelling Stabiliser Controls 1. Auto Level / Stow Switch: Select either auto level or auto stow, to raise or lower the stabilisers automatically. 2. Manual Stabiliser Switches: Operate the manual switches to manually raise or lower individual stabilisers.

  • Page 57: Pre-Operational Inspection

    9. Pre-operational Inspection At the start of each work day (or 8 hour shift), an The MHP15/44HD V2 should be in the STOWED MHP15/44HD V2 qual i fied op er a tor must per form POSITION and the Mas ter Key Switch set to OFF the Pre-op er a tional In spec tion as listed in the ta ble be fore you be gin this in spec tion.

  • Page 58: Sta Bi Liser/Boom In Ter Lock Test

    9. Pre-operational Inspection be fore al low ing it to be placed back into Sta bi liser/Boom In ter lock Test ser vice. All ma chines in the Snor kel ‘EPV’ Se ries of Truck Mounted El e vat ing Work Plat forms are fit ted with a 5.

  • Page 59: Engine Cover

    9. Pre-operational Inspection Engine Cover Engine Oil Level COMBINED OIL FILLER CAP AND DIPSTICK OIL LEVEL FILLED TO TOP OF FILLER NECK OIL LEVEL Figure 9.3 - Engine Oil Level Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck, but do not screw it in.

  • Page 60: Battery Fluid Level

    9. Pre-operational Inspection Battery Fluid Level Hydraulic Oil Leaks DANGER DANGER Batteries emit hydrogen and oxygen, Leaking hydraulic oil can cause burns, fires, elements that can combine explosively. falls (slipping), cuts, and puncture wounds (if under high pressure).Do not search for DO NOT smoke or permit open flames or leaks with your hand.

  • Page 61: Wheels And Tyres

    9. Pre-operational Inspection Pay particular attention to all of the wheel nuts and Structural Damage and Welds bolts. None should be visibly loose, missing, or Vi sually in spect all welds for cracks, all struc tural deformed. mem bers for de for mity. Also inspect the wheel rim to ensure that it is not damaged or deformed, especially checking the recess where the wheel nuts are seated.

  • Page 62: Platform Gravity Gates

    9. Pre-operational Inspection Flashing Light (option) Visually check the optional flashing light, to see that the light flashes at approximately one (1) flash per second when the motor key switch is turned on. Before proceeding with the next section of the Pre-operational Inspection you will need to start the engine and set the stabilisers.

  • Page 63: Platform Control Switches Machines With Electric Controls

    9. Pre-operational Inspection For cor rect op er at ing pro ce dures see the “Op er a - For de tails on cor rect emer gency low er ing op er at - tion” chap ter 10. ing pro ce dures see “Emer gency Op er a tion” chap - ter 11.

  • Page 64: Ground Control Switches Machines With Hydraulic Controls

    9. Pre-operational Inspection Ground Control Switches de press ing the Foot Switch whilst op er at ing the Machines with Hydraulic Controls Emer gency Lower Switch For de tails on cor rect emer gency low er ing op er at - ing pro ce dures see “Emer gency Op er a tion”...

  • Page 65: Ac Outlet Rcd/Elcb (Option)

    9. Pre-operational Inspection On the ground con trol box set the Ground/Plat - AC Outlet RCD/ELCB (option) form Se lec tor to plat form (see Fig ure 9.19). With the Ground/Platform Selector set to platform: Check that each of the boom moving valve levers (see Figure 9.22) ( through to ) cause the...

  • Page 66: Placards And Decals

    9. Pre-operational Inspection If you are un sure or want to check a par tic u lar Placards and Decals de cal or its place ment on the ma chine con tact Look to see that all plac ards and de cals are in place your near est Snor kel dealer or the snor kel and leg i ble.
  • Page 67 9. Pre-operational Inspection MHP15/44HD V2 – 13620-1 Rev B page 9 - 11...
  • Page 68 Decal - Operators checklist 45198-6 Decal - Do not disable limit switch 45198-7 Decal - Wind speed rating 569295 Decal - Snorkel 3 logo 12424 Decal - Towing speed 7856-50 Decal - Tyre pressure 8945 Decal - Vehicle Indentifcation Number...

  • Page 69: Decal Inspection Drawing Machines With Electric Controls

    9. Pre-operational Inspection Decal inspection drawing machines with electric controls X4 (all stabilisers) X4 (all stabilisers) MHP15/44HD V2 – 13620-1 Rev B page 9 - 13...

  • Page 70: Decal List

    45198-7 Decal - Wind speed rating NZ080821) 569295 Decal - Snorkel 3 logo 0080650 Decal - Shackle foot point 12424 Decal - Towing speed 12617 Decal - Approved lift method...

  • Page 71: Decal Inspection Drawing Machines With Hydraulic Controls

    9. Pre-operational Inspection Decal inspection drawing machines with hydraulic controls X4 (all stabilisers) X4 (all stabilisers) MHP15/44HD V2 – 13620-1 Rev B page 9 - 15...

  • Page 72: Decal List

    NZ080821) 45198-7 Decal - Wind speed rating 12617 Decal - Appr oved lift ing 569295 Decal - Snorkel 3 logo method 0080650 Decal - Shackle foot point 12424 Decal - Towing speed 501453-000 Decal - Foot crush hazard...

  • Page 73: Decal Inspection Drawing Low Voltage Insulated Machines

    9. Pre-operational Inspection Decal inspection drawing low voltage insulated machines All four stabiliser legs X4 All four stabiliser legs MHP15/44HD V2 – 13620-1 Rev B page 9 - 17...

  • Page 75: 10. Operation

    10. Operation Operating Procedures Emergency Stopping Machines with Electric Controls This chap ter ex plains how to prop erly start and op - er ate an MHP15/44HD V2. Read and un der stand all the pre vi ous chap ters in this man ual be fore you UPPER BOOM BOOM...

  • Page 76: Operation Considerations

    10. Operation Operation Considerations FUEL To use this chapter, first decide whether you will be LIFT ENABLE starting and operating the MHP15/44HD V2 from the ground control box or the platform control box. ELECTRIC EMERGENCY CHOKE START Begin either at the section entitled "Starting From LOWER Ground Control Box - Machines with Electric Controls", or at the section entitled "Starting From...

  • Page 77: Raising The Manually Operated Stabilisers

    10. Operation Self levelling stabilisers (Optional) NOTE: Ensure that the front stabilisers are lowered first to prevent damage to the jockey wheel. Lower the rear sta bi lis ers and level the ma chine us ing the level bub ble (see Fig ure 10.7) ad ja cent to the con trol le vers.

  • Page 78: Unlocking The Booms

    10. Operation Unlocking the booms The boom lock pins must be re moved be fore op er - at ing the booms (see Fig ures 10.9 and 10.10). IMPORTANT Failure to remove one (1) or both of the boom lock pins before attempting to raise the booms could result in damage to the machine.

  • Page 79: Starting From Platform Control Box Machines With Electric Controls

    10. Operation 5. Press down on the Start Switch and hold it there un til the en gine starts or for a max i mum time of 6 sec onds. When the en gine starts re lease the start switch the choke switch , if you used it (see Figure 10.11).

  • Page 80: Moving The Platform Machines With Electric Controls

    10. Operation This is a safety fea ture to pre vent the plat form / booms mov ing if a plat form UPPER BOOM BOOM mov ing switch or con trol ler is ac ci den tally pushed. Note: Enable Controls For fur ther de tails on En able Con trols see Chap ter 3 (Safety De vices), and Con trols LIFT...

  • Page 81: Starting From Ground Control Box

    10. Operation Starting From Ground Control Box LIFT Machines with Hydraulic Controls ENABLE Before you begin to operate the MHP15/44HD V2 from the ground control box, a qualified operator UPPER must perform the "Pre-operational Inspection" as described in chapter 9, of this manual. ROTATE PLATFOR LOWER...

  • Page 82: Starting From Platform Control Box Machines With Hydraulic Controls

    10. Operation 4. Set the Emergency Stop switch Starting From Platform Control Box to (ON) See Figure 10.21. Machines with Hydraulic Controls Be fore you be gin to op er ate the MHP15/44HD V2 FUEL from the plat form con trol box, a qual i fied op er a tor LIFT must per form the "Pre-op er a tional In spec tion"...

  • Page 83: Moving The Platform Machines With Hydraulic Controls

    10. Operation CAUTION If the engine does not start in 6 seconds, release the start switch.and release the choke. Wait 60 seconds before trying to restart the engine again. Continual cranking of the starter motor will only result in its damage.

  • Page 84: Over-Centre Valve

    10. Operation Securing for Day At the end of each work day the MHP15/44HD V2 should be re turned to the STOWED POSITION and locked as de scribed un der “Stowing” in the "Stowing and Trans porting" chap ter 12. Figure 10.23 - Movement Control, Platform Control Box All le ver move ment is ver ti cal.

  • Page 85: 11. Emergency Operation

    11. Emergency Operation Emergency Operation Procedures Platform Control Station settings The fol low ing pro ce dures are emer gency pro ce - 3. Set the Emer gency Stop switch to ON dures only. DO NOT use them for nor mal op er a - (see Fig ure 11.2).

  • Page 86: Operation From Ground Control Station

    11. Emergency Operation IMPORTANT Operation from ground control station hydraulic control machines The MHP1544HD has an ENABLE switch Emer gency op er a tion from the ground is very sim i - fitted to the Upper & Lower control boxes. lar to emer gency op er a tion from the plat form.

  • Page 87: Emergency Operation Procedures Machines With Electric Controls

    11. Emergency Operation Emergency Operation Procedures IMPORTANT Machines with Electric Controls The EPV16 has an ENABLE switch fitted to the Upper & Lower control boxes. (see Operation from platform control station Chapter 6 for a full explanation of the electric control machines operation of this switch).

  • Page 88: Operation From Ground Control Station

    11. Emergency Operation 5. To op er ate other func tions dur ing the Operation from ground control station emer gency lower the fol low ing switches electric control machines and/or valve le vers must be op er ated Emer gency op er a tion from the ground is very sim i - to gether.

  • Page 89: 12. Stowing And Transporting

    12. Stowing and Transporting Stowing PIN KEEPER At the end of each work day (or in prep a ra tion for LOCATED ON lift ing or stor age) a qual i fied op er a tor should put REVERSE SIDE the MHP15/44HD V2 into its stowed po si tion then OF BOOM lock by plac ing the boom lock pin in po si tion and...

  • Page 90: Transporting

    12. Stowing and Transporting 1. Visually inspect the tow ball on the towing Transporting vehicle. Trailering 2. Ensure the tow ball is matching in size with the tow coupling on the trailer. When mov ing the MHP15/44HD V2 on a trans port trailer the fol low ing points must be ad hered to.

  • Page 91: 13. Options

    13. Options If your machine has hydraulic controls this switch is NOTE: located on the front of the lower control box (see Figure 13.2.2) The following are some of the options available for the MHP15/44HD V2. FUEL BOOMS Bi-Energy This con sists of a com bi na tion of both a gas o line en gine and the 24V DC mo tor to give a Bi-en ergy op tion.

  • Page 92: Batteries

    13. Options Lead-acid batteries produce flammable and Batteries explosive gasses. NEVER allow smoking, Since the Bi-en ergy MHP is pow ered by "Deep Cy - flames or sparks around batteries. cle Trac tion Bat ter ies" par tic u lar at ten tion should be paid to the bat ter ies on-board charger to en sure Battery charger proper op er a tion.

  • Page 93: Batteries - General Maintenance

    13. Options Work Lights DANGER Rub ber en cased work lights can be fit ted to the DO NOT allow smoking, flames or sparks plat form guard rails. The lights are swivel mounted around batteries. and each has its own switch. IMPORTANT Flashing Light Mounted on the lower boom the flash ing light alerts...

  • Page 94: Self Levelling Stabiliser

    13. Options In order to operate this machine in the Self Levelling Stabiliser unrestricted mode the operator is required With this op tion the sta bi lis ers will ‘self level’ the to hold a WP Certificate of Competency. plat form when the auto mode is se lected, al ter na - tively the sta bi lis ers can be used in di vid u ally when IMPORTANT in the man ual mode.

  • Page 95: Fibre Glass Bas Ket

    13. Options Fibre glass Bas ket Powered Jockey Wheel Figure 13.18 - Powered Jockey Wheel Figure 13.16 - Fibreglass Basket Components Switch on oil flow to the hy drau lic mo tor by op er - at ing the valve le ver .
  • Page 96 13. Options controlling oil flow to the jockey wheel is turned It is recommended practice to switch off the oil flow control lever for the jockey wheel as soon as maneuvering is completed. page 13 - 6 Rev B MHP15/44HD V2 – 13620-1...

  • Page 97: 14. Fire Fighting And Chemical Control

    14. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control Hazardous Components Special fire fighting procedures: Snor kel prod ucts may con tain ma te ri als and ob - Use pos i tive pres sure, self con tained breath ing ap - jects that po ten tially could be come sig nif i cant fire pa ra tus.

  • Page 98: Gasoline (Un 1203)

    14. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control Special fire fighting procedures: DANGER Use wa ter to keep fire ex posed con tain ers cool. If Burning produces intense heat, dense leak or spill has not ig nited, use wa ter spray to dis - smoke, and toxic gases, such as carbon perse the va pors and to pro vide pro tec tion for per - monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and traces of...

  • Page 99: Hydraulic Oil (Un 1270)

    14. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control Dis pose of non-recyclable ma te rial as a RCRA NOTE haz ard ous waste by such meth ods as in cin er a tion, com ply ing with fed eral, state, and lo cal reg u la - Vapors released from the spill may create an tions.
  • Page 100 14. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control Special fire fighting procedures: Wa ter or foam may cause froth ing. Use wa ter to keep fire ex posed con tain ers cool. Wa ter spray may be used to flush spills away from ex po sures. Unusual fire and explosion hazards: Prod ucts of com bus tion may con tain car bon mon - ox ide, car bon di ox ide, and other toxic ma te ri als.

  • Page 101: 15. Operator's Troubleshooting

    15. Operator's Troubleshooting Troubleshooting CAUTION All of the ac tions de scribed in this chap ter may be Any problem that cannot be fixed by actions per formed by an MHP15/44HD V2 op er a tor, a listed below should be referred to a trained trained and qual i fied ser vice tech ni cian is not re - and qualified MHP15/44HD V2 service quired.

  • Page 103: Appendix A. Glossary

    Appendix A. Glossary aerial platform A - Anchorage - a fixed structure to which the components of the system are rigged. a mobile device that has an adjustable position platform, supported from ground level by a B - Body Wear - a full body har ness worn by structure.
  • Page 104 360O turn with the steering wheels turned to maximum. inside turning radius is the © Snorkel – all rights reserved Printed in New Zealand...
  • Page 105 Index AC outlet RCD/ELCB, 9-9 Electrical Automatic Shut-offs Electrocution, 1-2, 10-1 Circuit Breakers Electrical Hazard Warning Main Circuit Breaker, 6-1 see Electrical Hazard - page i Stabilisers, 6-1 Electrical Safety Certificate, 2-11 Emergency Lower Control, 7-2, 8-3, 8-4, 8-5, Basket Emergency Exit, 2-11 Emergency Operation, 11-1 Battery fluid level, 9-4 Operation From Ground Control Box, 11-2...
  • Page 106 Index Hydraulic oil level, 9-4 RCD/ELCB Outlet (option), 6-1 Hydraulic Oil Level, 5-1 Right side view of machine, 4-4 Inspection Safe Operation, 1-1 Operators pre-operational inspection, 9-1 Safe working load, 4-1 Inspection and Maintenance Table, 9-1 Safety Insulation Maintenance, 2-11 Low Voltage Insulation, 2-11, 2-12, 2-13, Insulation rating, 4-1 2-14, 2-15, 2-16, 2-17...
  • Page 107 Index Trailer tongue weight, 4-1 Transporting the MHP15/44HD, 12-2 Securing to a Transport Vehicle, 12-2 Trailering, 12-2 Travelling height, 4-1 Troubleshooting, 15-1 Operator Troubleshooting Chart, 15-1 Turntable rotation, 4-1 Upper Controls Fibreglass basket, 8-6 Weight, 4-1 Wheels and tyres, 9-5 Wiring harnesses, 9-3 Loose connections, 9-3 Work Place Inspection and Practices, 1-1...
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