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- Page 1 Heightrider Operating & Safety Instructions MODEL HR15N (SP45N) & HR17N (SP50N) Mk 3 SERIES Manufactured by: Niftylift Limited Chalkdell Drive Shenley Wood Milton Keynes MK5 6GF England www.niftylift.com e-mail: info@niftylift.com Tel: +44 (0)1908 223456 Fax: +44 (0)1908 312733 M50461/03...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Table of Contents Introduction and General Information FOREWORD ..................... 2 SCOPE ......................3 INTRODUCING THE HEIGHT RIDER SELF-PROPELLED (SP) SERIES ....3 GENERAL SPECIFICATION ................4 IDENTIFICATION (UK PLATE)................5 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Typical) ..........7 Safety MANDATORY PRECAUTIONS ................ -
Page 4: Introduction And General Information
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Introduction and General Information FOREWORD The purpose of these manuals is to provide the customer with appropriate safety operating and maintenance instructions essential for proper machine operation. All information in these manuals should be READ and fully UNDERSTOOD before any attempt is made to operate the machine. -
Page 5: Scope
Niftylift Inc, 1525 S.Buncombe Road, Greer, SC 29651 USA Tel: +01 864 968 8881 Fax: +01 864 968 8836 Nifty Pty Ltd, 11 Kennington Drive, Tomago, NSW 2322, Australia Tel: +61 (0) 2 4964 9765 Fax: +61 (0) 2 4964 9714 Driven from the platform, the Niftylift Height Rider 15N or 17N (SP45N or SP50N) is an extremely versatile articulated boom platform of unique and simple design. -
Page 6: General Specification
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions GENERAL SPECIFICATION FEATURE HR15N HR17N MAXIMUM HEIGHT - WORKING 15.50m 17.0m 50ft 10in 56ft 0in MAXIMUM HEIGHT - PLATFORM 13.50m 15.0m 44ft 3in 49ft 6in MAXIMUM OUTREACH 9.7m 32ft MAXIMUM HEIGHT – STOWED 2.00m 6ft 7in MAXIMUM WIDTH... -
Page 7: Identification (Uk Plate)
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions IDENTIFICATION (UK PLATE) This manufacturer’s plate is attached to the chassis on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA – 05/15 Original instructions... - Page 8 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 1.5a IDENTIFICATION (USA PLATE) This manufacturer’s plate is attached to the chassis on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA –...
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Page 9: Ec Declaration Of Conformity (Typical)
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Typical) English/USA – 05/15 Original instructions... -
Page 10: Safety
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Safety MANDATORY PRECAUTIONS When operating your Niftylift, your safety is of utmost concern. In order to fully appreciate all aspects of the machine’s operation it should be ensured that each operator has READ and fully UNDERSTOOD the relevant manual covering machine use, maintenance, and servicing. - Page 11 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 2.1.8 This Niftylift contains several hazardous substances such as, but not limited to, battery acid hydraulic fluid. 2.1.9 Covers and canopies should remain closed when the Niftylift is in operation. Only trained personnel should carry out maintenance on the Niftylift, ensuring at all times they protect themselves from electrical, heat, and mechanical hazards.
- Page 12 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 2.1.19 Always check that the area below and around the platform is clear of personnel and obstructions before lowering or slewing. Care should be taken when slewing out into areas where there may be passing traffic.
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Page 13: Environmental Limitations
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 2.1.36 When the machine is not in use, always stow the booms correctly. NEVER LEAVE THE KEYS IN THE MACHINE if it is to be left for any period of time. Use wheel chocks if leaving on an incline. -
Page 14: Noise And Vibration
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions NOISE AND VIBRATION The airborne noise emission on the Height Rider range of machines does not exceed 79dB(A), measured at a perpendicular distance of 4m, under equivalent continuous A-weighted sound pressure test conditions. This was based on a diesel powered machine working on high throttle and under load. All other models will exhibit significantly lower emissions than this figure, dependant on power option. -
Page 15: Preparation And Inspection
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Preparation and Inspection UNPACKING Since the manufacturer has no direct control over the shipping or carriage of any Niftylift, it is the responsibility of the dealer and/or owner and/or lessee to ensure that the Niftylift has not been damaged in transit and that a Pre-operational Report has been carried out by a qualified engineer before it is put into service. -
Page 16: Pre-Operational Safety Check Schedules
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions PRE-OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK SCHEDULES Before use each day and at the beginning of each shift the aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and functional test including, but not limited to, the following: It is recommended that these be performed at regular intervals as indicated on each checklist. - Page 17 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 3.3.3 MONTHLY SAFETY CHECKS Check the engine oil level (if applicable). Check rear wheel nuts are secured (torque 166ft lbs / 225Nm). Check front wheel nuts are secured (torque 110ft lbs / 150Nm). Check that the slew worm is secured and correctly in mesh.
- Page 18 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions USA (SOUTH STATES), SOUTH AMERICA, AUSTRALIA (VICTORIA, NEW SOUTH WALES) 7.5 years USA (WEST STATES), SOUTH AFRICA, INDIA, PAKISTAN, IRAN, AUSTRALIA (WESTERN, 7 years SOUTH, QUEENSLAND) NORTH AFRICA, SAUDI, DUBAI, AUSTRALIA (NORTHERN TERRITORY) 6 years Note: The date of manufacture of the toughcage floor is located on its underside.
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Page 19: Placard, Decals & Installation (Uk Spec)
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLACARD, DECALS & INSTALLATION (UK SPEC) ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER Serial Plate P15383 Point Load, HR15N - 44kN P27316 HR17N - 46.5kN P27317 Travel Direction P27047 Travel Direction (Large) P27048 No Step P14785 Battery Isolator P18600 Logo 'HR15N'... - Page 20 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Charger Point - 110V P26424 Power to Cage - 110V P26426 Power to Cage - 230V P26862 Rotary machinery P15010 Auxiliary Descent P25067 English/USA – 05/15 Original instructions...
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Page 21: Torque Requirements
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions TORQUE REQUIREMENTS BOLT QUALITY/SIZE Tightening torque in lbs ft (Nm) Plated Unplated Grade 10.9 12.9 10.9 12.9 5 (7) 8 (10) 9 (12) 6 (8) 8 (11) 10 (13) 13 (17) 18 (25) 22 (29) 14 (19) 20 (27) -
Page 22: Operation
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Operation CONTROL CIRCUIT COMPONENTS 4.1.1 GROUND CONTROLS MASTER PROGRAMMEABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC): - Situated under the ground controls canopy, behind the Ground Controls Station is the Master PLC. The main purpose of the Master PLC is to process signals received from all areas of the control circuit on the machine and where appropriate output these to a series of smaller digital modules to operate the relevant machine functions. - Page 23 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions TELESCOPIC BOOM POSITION SWITCH (DRIVE): - Mounted at the cage end of the telescopic boom, this switch deactivates the drive function if the boom is extended beyond a preset distance. 4.1.2 PLATFORM PLATFORM PROGRAMMEABLE LOGIC CONTROLLER (PLC): - Situated in the platform is the Platform Control Station.
- Page 24 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.4 FUSES & TRIP SWITCHES: - Chassis 325A Fuse inside base Ground Control Station Platform Control Station 4 x 15A blade fuses inside Ground Control Box 2 x 15A blade fuses behind Control Panel 1 x 2A blade fuse inside Ground Control Box 2 x 2A blade fuses behind Control Panel 1 x 15A Circuit breaker...
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Page 25: Ground Control Operation
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions GROUND CONTROL OPERATION 4.2.1 GROUND CONTROL FUNCTIONS 1 Emergency Stop Push to Stop Operation Twist to Enable Operation 2 Green Power Button Push and hold for Power Release to Cease operation Indicates Safe Working Load limit or Maximum Tilt Angle exceeded. - Page 26 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Base Levers 1 Operates Platform Levelling Forward for Up Backward for Down 2 Operates the Flyboom Up for Up Down for Down 3 Operates Telescoping Up for Out Down for In 4 Operates the Link Booms Up for Up Down for Down 5 Operates the Upper Boom...
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Page 27: Platform Control Operation
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATION 4.3.1 PLATFORM CONTROL FUNCTIONS Speed Selector Booms Left - Speed I Centre - Speed II Right - Speed III Drive Tortoise Off-road Hare Platform rotation RH arrow for Anti-clockwise LH arrow for Clockwise Horn Press &... - Page 28 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.2 MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL GAUGE Situated on the Cage Control Panel, this gauge provides a warning indication for a range of functions. For further information refer to Section 4.3.3 ‘Information Icons’ on Page 27. During machine operation the gauge displays remaining battery charge level, cage load status, current boom/drive speed setting and usage hours.
- Page 29 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.3 INFORMATION ICONS Safety Critical Safe Working Load exceeded:- The alarm sounds and the display alternates between the images shown here. The Maximum SWL (225kg/500lbs) has been exceeded. Immediately remove any unnecessary items from the platform in a safe manner to restore machine functions. Alternatively, the platform may have come into contact with a fixed object, see Section 5.3 for recovery procedure.
- Page 30 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Battery Power Machine is in operation using battery power. Machine Usage Hours To access this screen, press button 2 (refer to Section 4.3.2). Battery and Green Button usage hours are displayed. Limit Switch Status To access this screen, press button 3 (refer to Section 4.3.2).
- Page 31 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.4 OPERATION NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL PETROL (GASOLINE), LIQUID PROPANE OR DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE. BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HAS READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.
- Page 32 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.5 SiOPS - LOAD SENSING CONSOLE WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE THE USER MUST BE AWARE OF ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS. This machine incorporates a load sensing cage console that senses if the operator has been pushed or has fallen against the console.
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Page 33: Driving Controls
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions DRIVING CONTROLS DO NOT OPERATE THE NIFTYLIFT WHILST ELEVATED UNLESS ON A FIRM, LEVEL SURFACE FREE FROM ANY POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTIONS OR HAZARDS BOTH AT GROUND LEVEL AND OVERHEAD. Check proposed route for possible hazards, obstructions and personnel. Depress footswitch located on platform floor. -
Page 34: Cage Weigh System
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions CAGE WEIGH SYSTEM 4.5.1 LOAD CELL VERSION The Niftylift HR15N/17N is fitted with an electronic load cell. This load cell is a moment-independent, redundant design. This means that independent of the load position inside the machine cage, the actual load is measured and if pre-configured limit values are exceeded, warnings will be activated. -
Page 35: Batteries And Charging
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions BATTERIES AND CHARGING BATTERIES MUST BE RECHARGED IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA FREE OF FLAME, SPARKS OR OTHER HAZARDS THAT MAY CAUSE EXPLOSION. HIGHLY EXPLOSIVE HYDROGEN GAS IS PRODUCED DURING THE CHARGING PROCESS. Recharge batteries at the end of every working day or shift. (Note: To recharge batteries fully from 20% charged takes approx. - Page 36 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Should the operator ignore the onset of the battery discharge warning the "shut down" of the motors will continue until the machine is rendered in-operative. Immediate charging will then be required. CHARGING LIMITATIONS The capacity of the 110V supply must be capable of 3.5kVA (32A current);...
- Page 37 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions The charger requires a minimum battery voltage of 1.5 volts per battery (overall for two batteries 3 volts, for 4 batteries 6 volts for 8 batteries 12 volts and 18V for 72V). If the voltage is below these values then the charger will not function (Charger will not detect batteries to begin charge.) If the batteries have fallen to such a poor state they will have to be removed from the machine and charged individually with an independent charger until the optimum voltage has been reached.
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Page 38: Transporting, Towing, Craneage, Storage And Setting To Work
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions TRANSPORTING, TOWING, CRANEAGE, STORAGE AND SETTING TO WORK 4.7.1 TRANSPORTING If a work platform is to be moved over a longer distance, whether the machine is trailer mounted, vehicle mounted, self propelled or tracked, the following procedure should be read before restraints are attached to the machine. - Page 39 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.7.2 TOWING If the Niftylift needs to be towed in case of an emergency, it will be necessary to chock the wheels before starting any of the following actions. GEARBOX DISENGAGEMENT In order to safely tow the HR15N/17N, the drive mechanism will need to be bypassed. The drive gearboxes located on the rear wheel hubs must be disengaged as follows;...
- Page 40 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.7.4 STORAGE If being stored for any length of time without use, then the machine should be thoroughly inspected for the following:- Grease all bearings /slides, worm drives, etc. If machine is to be left on an incline, chock wheels to prevent creep. If machine is to be left outside or in a hostile environment, cover with suitable weatherproof media to prevent deterioration.
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Page 41: Emergency Controls
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Emergency Controls GENERAL CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY CONTROLS EVERY DAY AND/OR BEFORE EACH SHIFT IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE OPERATOR'S DUTIES The operator and all ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the location and operation of the emergency controls. -
Page 42: Responsibilities
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Responsibilities CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP When a change of ownership of a Niftylift occurs, it shall be the responsibility of the seller to notify Niftylift directly of the unit, model and serial number and the name and address of the new owner within 60 days. -
Page 43: Inspection/Service/Pre-Hire Check List
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions INSPECTION/SERVICE/PRE-HIRE CHECK LIST MACHINE SERIAL NO TOWING PASS FAIL Machine secured on trailer Straps correctly positioned and tightened Wheels chocked if necessary AXLES, WHEELS AND BRAKES Wheels are secure, tyre condition acceptable Wheel bearings O.K. Brake linkages and cables secure Brake shoe wear not excessive Machine climbs slope... - Page 44 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions TILT ALARM PASS FAIL Booms raised on slope - drive disabled, siren tone constant Boom operation unaffected Booms lowered - drive restored INTERNAL (POWER PACK) Power pack and all components secure All cables and terminals secure All hose connections secure Hoses not kinked or fouled Charger/control box secure...
- Page 45 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Appendix A Code Fault Description Action Open circuit or short circuit of Check wiring to the base sounder Sounder Error the base sounder Check bulb is fitted. Open circuit or short circuit of Base Green Button, Bulb Error Check wiring to the base green the base green button bulb...
- Page 46 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Code Fault Description Action Check wiring from the debug core of the Error of the corresponding programming port. Debug Error digital input during PLC start up check - Reset power Check wiring from the 'base' side of the Error of the corresponding Key switch Base Switch key switch.
- Page 47 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Code Fault Description Action Check that there is around 60Ohms between CANH and CANL anywhere on the network The control system has detected an error in the Check there are no short circuits ERROR_CAN_SAFETY communication between the between CANH and CANL anywhere on...
- Page 48 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Code Fault Description Action Check paddle analogue voltages Paddle analogue outputs are Luffing Paddle Error Use another paddle to check inputs to not within spec of each other control system Check paddle analogue voltages Paddle analogue outputs are Slew Paddle Error Use another paddle to check inputs to...