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IMER INTERNATIONAL IM R15 Use And Maintenance Manual

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IM R15
MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM
UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL
MUM IM R15 EN R00 06/2013
TRANsLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INsTRUcTIONs
IMER INTERNATIONAL s.p.A.
sede legale e amministrativa
Via Salceto, 55 - 53036 POGGIBONSI (SI) -(ITALY)
Tel. +39 0577 97341 - Fax +39 0577 983304
EN
Business Unit IMER AccEss
Via San Francesco d'Assisi, 8 - 46020 PEGOGNAGA (MN) - ITALY
Tel. 0376 554011 - Fax 0376 559855
www.imergroup.com

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  • Page 1 IM R15 MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL MUM IM R15 EN R00 06/2013 TRANsLATION OF THE ORIGINAL INsTRUcTIONs IMER INTERNATIONAL s.p.A. sede legale e amministrativa Via Salceto, 55 - 53036 POGGIBONSI (SI) -(ITALY) Tel. +39 0577 97341 - Fax +39 0577 983304 Business Unit IMER AccEss Via San Francesco d’Assisi, 8 - 46020 PEGOGNAGA (MN) - ITALY...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Table of contents Contents of the CE conformity declaration .............. 7 Static and dynamic tests ....................7 After-sale service ......................8 Spare-part service ......................8 Standard equipment ..................9 Optional ....................... 9 General instructions - safety ..................10 Manual .......................
  • Page 4 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Remote control and Radio control ............27 Remote control ......................27 Radio control (optional) ..................28 The push-button panel ....................28 Central unit .......................28 Push-button panel battery ..................29 Battery for wire controlled versions ..............29 Battery for versions with radio control ............29 Charging the battery (only for radio versions) ..........30...
  • Page 5 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Microswitch SQ1A-B (machine stowed) ............61 Microswitch SQ8 (boom) ...................61 Microswitch SQ9 (pantograph) .................62 Microswitch SQ10 (control panel on cage) (for radio versions) ....62 Microswitches SQ3-4-5-6..................62 Clogged oil filter sensor ..................63 Temperature sensor (optional) ................63 Machine stop ...................
  • Page 6 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Check of screw tightening ................91 Grease the mechanisms ................... 91 Safety devices check ..................92 Red emergency stop button ..............92 Safety speed ....................92 Load Limiter ..................... 93 Load sensor ....................93 Manual emergency movements check ............

  • Page 7: Contents Of The Ce Conformity Declaration

    We: IMER International S.p.a. Address: Via Salceto, 53-55 53036 Poggibonsi (SI) - Italy Declare under our own sole responsibility that the mobile elevating work platform, with internal combustion engine IM R15 • Conforms to the conditions of the Machine Directive 2006/42/CE •...

  • Page 8: After-Sale Service

    This edition contains the use and maintenance manual of the tracked self-propelled aerial platform IM R15. IM R15 reaches a working height of 15 m. Designed and manufactured to be hydraulically operated and with proportional controls, remote-controlled by remote control.

  • Page 9: Standard Equipment

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 standard equipment The machine is equipped with the following: • Simultaneous and proportional controls • Remote control for wire control • Parking brakes • Rubber tracks • Hydraulically widening tracks • Turret rotation of 355°...

  • Page 10: General Instructions - Safety

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 General instructions - safety Manual A suitable working safety is very important in order to avoid serious injuries for the operator himself and for the other persons, therefore it is compulsory to carefully read and well-understand this manual to know the exact and essential instructions for the use of the machine and the maintenance operations.

  • Page 11: Operator's Requirements

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Operator’s requirements The operator shall: • d and well understand all the documentation enclosed to the machine, be properly trained and instructed in the correct use of the machine and know the safety rules and devices.
  • Page 12 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 In particular • Be aware that the tracked platforms can be used by qualified personnel only. • Do not give the push-button panel to people who have not been thoroughly trained. • Familiarize yourself with the symbols and the positions of the levers for the operation of functions and handling.

  • Page 13: Distance From The Electric Lines

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 distance from the electric lines The machine is not electrically insulated and does not offer any protection against active parts, electrical lines and plants which are not protected or not sufficiently protected. Here below you can find a table concerning the safety distances to be compulsory observed according to the Italian law.

  • Page 14: Not Allowed Operations

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Not allowed operations It is strictly forbidden to use the machine: • On public roads. • Without an adequate environmental lighting to work or to move under safety conditions. • Work in case of strong strom, with or without rain, or with wind with speed higher than 12,5 m/s, 6 grade of the Beaufort scale described below.
  • Page 15 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Beaufort Wind scale Wind Wind description speed speed sea conditions Land conditions (km/h) (km/h) Calm. Smoke rises verti- 0 Calm Flat cally. Wind motion visible in 1 Light air 0.3-1.5 Ripples without crests. smoke.

  • Page 16: To Minimize Hazards

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 To minimize hazards Follow the instructions below: Risk of folding • Check the ground is firm and even. • Do not use the machine on slippery, icy, muddy ground and with holes, which has a slope higher than the allowed limit.

  • Page 17: Risk Of Falling

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Risk of falling • The use of safety belts is compulsory. • Do not lean out of the safety perimetric guard rails of the platform. • Do not use guard rails as admittance means to get on or get down from the platform.

  • Page 18: Residual Risks

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Residual risks The plates and labels listed below indicate the residual risks that remain despite there being protective measures incorporated into the machine's design and regardless of the safety devices adopted.

  • Page 19: Description Of The Machine

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 description of the machine...

  • Page 20: Presentation

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Presentation is used to lift The remote-controlled aerial platform IM R15 persons, materials and equipment to enable works to be performed at certain heights. It is intended to be used accordingly with the foreseen technical data described in the suitable sheet, on solid and strong grounds and not before a Qualified Operator has checked the operational safety.

  • Page 21: Identification

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Identification Two metal plates fixed to the chassis and cage specify all data necessary to identify the machine. With PETROL engine IMER International SpA Via Salceto, 53-55 53036 Poggibonsi (SI) Olaszország DENOMINATION MOBILE ELEVATING WORK PLATFORM IM R15 MODEL 2000 SERIAL N. MASS MANIFACTURING 12/95 c5...

  • Page 22: Main Components

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Main components Chassis Driving wheels Turret Ground control panel Right box Left box Knee Rods Pantograph Telescopic booms Platform - basket Push-button panel Actuator rotation Load cell LEFT SIDE RIGHT SIDE...

  • Page 23: Operation

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Operation The foreseen control panels for the operator are two: • on the cage from the platform control panel (push-button panel or portable control); • in the vicinity of the chassis from the ground control panel.

  • Page 24: Movement List

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Movement list drive and steering For drive purposes the chassis has two hydraulic motors which move the rubber tracks. The steering is obtained by moving the tracks at different speeds. Drive and steering are enabled if no stabilizer rests on the ground.

  • Page 25: Pantograph Lifting/Lowering

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Pantograph lifting/lowering The movement is operated by a hydraulic cylinder located between the lower and upper tie rod of the pantograph. The lifting of the pantograph is only allowed with machine stabilized and no longer stowed.

  • Page 26: Cage Rotation

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 cage rotation The movement is driven by a hydraulic rotor placed between the jib and the cage. The movement is always working unless an alarm is active. cage levelling The movement is driven by a hydraulic cylinder placed between the jib and the cage.

  • Page 27: Electronic Circuit

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Electronic circuit The electronic equipment consists of electronic microprocessor devices for the machine operation: • two main control units located behind the ground control panel • receiver for the push-button panel (communicating via the CAN Bus transmission protocol with the two main boards) •...

  • Page 28: Radio Control (Optional)

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Radio control (optional) The radio control is a digital remote control system with the same functionality as the wire controlled system, but with remote control. Where you can’t use the radio control (for example in airports) you can connect to the push-button panel: •...

  • Page 29: Push-Button Panel Battery

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 If the problem is considered to be “temporary”, the error code will be repeated 3 times and then the radio control will return to stand-by, as just switched on. Otherwise, if the malfunction is considered “blocking”, the display will show the error code continuously until the radio control will be turned off.

  • Page 30: Charging The Battery (Only For Radio Versions)

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 The battery must be used until the red LED turns off, after which it must be changed. If the capacity of the battery is too low, the push- button panel may not turn on.
  • Page 31 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 There are two LED indicators on the battery charger: • Red LED (power) - Indicates the presence of the supply voltage. • Green LED (status of charge) - Flashing, the battery is charging (the battery charger is in fast charge mode).

  • Page 32: Control And Power Instruments Position

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 control and power instruments position RIGHT sIdE ELECTRIC MOTOR SOCKET 220V RECEIVER BATTERY PUMP 12 V GROUND CONTROL OPTIONAL PANEL...
  • Page 33 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 LIFT sIdE MANUAL PUMP BATTERY CHARGER ENDOTHERMIC MOTOR HYDRAULIC FILTER DISTRIBUTOR ELECTRIC ACCELERATOR...

  • Page 34: Technical Specifications

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Technical specifications Unit of description diesel Petrol measurement Max. working load (including 2 person) Drive speed km/h 0 - 1,4 Max. slope Max. allowed side force Max. allowed side inclination for the chassis °...

  • Page 35: Overall Dimensions

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Overall dimensions...
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  • Page 37: Diagram Work

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 diagram work...

  • Page 38: Plates And Labels

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Plates and labels Using the illustrations, check that all the plates and labels are present. Plates and labels that contain no text will have 8-digit numbering or an alphanumeric code ending with XX. Plates and labels that contain text will have an alphanumeric code ending with the relevant country code for the machine's destination country.

  • Page 39: Use Of The Machine

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Use of the machine Before carrying out any operation it is necessary to read and well- understand this manual along with the instructions described on plates and labels. checking before use Before setting at work the machine and carrying out any operation, the machine itself is to be subjected to a visual and operating check described here below.

  • Page 40: Operating Check

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Operating check Once the visual inspection has been finished it is also necessary to carry out an operating check. • Check the hydraulic oil level. • Check that all the foreseen plates and labels have been suitably positioned and are legible. From ground • Make sure that there is fuel in the tank.

  • Page 41: Operation

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Operation...

  • Page 42: Machine Configurations

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Machine configurations Aerial part - Ground part The controls refer to two parts of the machine: the aerial part and the ground part. The controls of the aerial part are all controls that allow the movements of: •...

  • Page 43: Machine Status

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Machine status In the following pages terms indicating the status or position of the machine are often used, on the basis of which you can perform different movements. On the display of the push-button panel some icons indicate the status of the machine.

  • Page 44: Machine In Safety Transport

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Machine in safety transport If from the state of stowed machine you lift the boom up to an angle of 5°, the status of the machine becomes safety transport. With the machine in safety transport, you can perform: •...

  • Page 45: Control Panels

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 control panels Ground control panel Warning light machine ON Basket balancing green) Overload warning Basket rotation light (red) Warning light red Turret rotation Red emergency stop button Warning light red 14 15 16 17...
  • Page 46 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 1 - Key selector (3 positions) • Central position: the machine is off • Right position: controls from platform control panel are active • Left position: controls from ground control panel are active. 2 - Red emergency stop button •...
  • Page 47 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 7 ..13 - Movement selectors - aerial part With selectors 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11 - 12 - 13 and button 3 the movements of the aerial part are performed.

  • Page 48: Push-Button Panel

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Push-button panel Display Joystick controls 15 S STOP Switch Selectors OPTION OPTION OPTION Led ON Led MICRO The push-button panel uses the LED ON and the LED MICRO to indicate the current operating status and alarms.
  • Page 49 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Error code The push-button panel performs a check on its own parts at each starting and in case of faults it shows an error code by causing the red LED ON to flash and the internal buzzer to beep a number of times, depending on the type of error found.

  • Page 50: Selectors

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Selectors Aerial controls Ground controls OPTIONAL Automatic levelling 15 S STOP OPTION OPTION OPTION Cage levelling Motor speed Drive speed Tracks movement • forward it widens the tracks • backward it reduces the tracks.
  • Page 51 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 • to the right maximum speed • to the left average speed • at the center minimum speed. The speed can only be selected when the machine is stowed. Otherwise automatically drive speed is the minimum one.

  • Page 52: Switches

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Switches Emergency stop button Emergency pump starting (optional) Motor shutdown ON/OFF push-button panel Motor start-up Motor start-up aid ON/OFF push-button panel Starting-up the electric or endothermic motor To start the electric motor the machine must be connected to the mains voltage.
  • Page 53 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 15 S OPTION It helps starting the motor if it's cold. • Petrol motor: simultaneously press and hold down with I2 to activate the air of the motor • Diesel motor: press and hold for a few seconds before starting with I2 to preheat * the motor.

  • Page 54: Joystick Controls

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Joystick controls M1 M2 M3 M4 M5 Table of operation of joystick controls depending on the position of S6 s6 forward aerial part movements Forward Pantograph lifting Back Pantograph lowering Forward Boom lifting Back...

  • Page 55: Leds Bar

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Leds Bar Connection to the mains voltage Disconnection from the mains voltage Overload alarm 15 S STOP OPTION OPTION OPTION green warning light; if it goes on, the mains voltage is connected and the electric motor can be used.

  • Page 56: Display

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Display The display on the joystick control shows: • motor status • machine status • alarms Motor status The motor status is represented by 4 icons Diesel or petrol endothermic motor running Oil in the motors •...
  • Page 57 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Machine status The machine is stowed Drive at all speeds, tracks widening, movement of the levelling outriggers, boom lifting up to the angle of 5 °, cage rotation and levelling are possible. Machine in safety drive The machine does not have the levelling outriggers resting on the ground and is not stowed.

  • Page 58: Safety Systems

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 safety systems The machine is provided with safety devices locking the normal operation in order to avoid injuries. Knowledge of the characteristics and safety operations is crucial: do not operate the machine unless the following section has been read and understood.

  • Page 59: Overturning Moment Limiter

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Overturning moment limiter The overturning moment limiter consists of a strain pivot placed on the pin of the boom lift cylinder and checks if: • if the overturning moment has exceeded the max. use value Maximum overturning moment means the maximum moment that the machine can support while remaining safely.

  • Page 60: Load Sensor

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Load sensor The sensor consists of a load cell located between the cage and the jib and checks if there is an overload: Overload means a load exceeding the max. working load. If an overload is present: With machine closed: •...

  • Page 61: Emergency Stop

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Emergency stop Press one or both the emergency stop buttons, placed on the ground control panel and on the push-button panel to lock all movements. Faults In the event of a malfunction detected by the self-diagnostic of the main control units of the machine, the display of the push-button panel will show an error code.

  • Page 62: Microswitch Sq9 (Pantograph)

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Microswitch SQ9 (pantograph) It consists of a microswitch located under the pantograph lifting cylinder When it is activated: by lifting the the pantograph What it activates: • All the movements of the aerial part excluded the cage levelling.

  • Page 63: Clogged Oil Filter Sensor

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Clogged oil filter sensor It consists of a sensor placed on the oil filter of the hydraulic circuit. If the filter is clogged all the movements are slowed down to 40% of the maximum allowed Temperature sensor (optional) It consists of a sensor placed on the front of the chassis that switches when temperature drops below -20° C by disabling all lifting movements while leaving the other movements unchanged.

  • Page 64: Use Of The Machine

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Use of the machine To operate the lifting of persons, materials, and tools and allow work to be done at height you have to: • Move the machine and set it into position (drive and steering) •...

  • Page 65: Starting The Machine

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 starting the machine • Insert the key in selector 1 of the ground panel. • Turn it to the right, warning light 14 is lit (movements from push- button panel are activated). • Get onto the cage or take the push-button panel to the ground.
  • Page 66 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 To perform the steering the speeds of the tracks should be different and M1 and M6 have different inclinations. • steering to the right : give greater inclination to M6 • steering to the left...

  • Page 67: Stabilization

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 stabilization The extension of the levelling outriggers is only possible with stowed machine. Before the stabilization operations make sure no persons are in the working area of the plates and stabilizer cylinders. Before the stabilization operation make sure the ground is flat...
  • Page 68 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 If the automatic stabilization function available: OPTION Move forward s5 up to the interruption of the movement and to the appearance of the icon shown in the figure on the display of the push-button panel. As automatic levelling is merely an electronic aid for notably sim-plifying machine use, great attention must also be paid to the instructions given below.

  • Page 69: Enabling The Aerial Part

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Enabling the aerial part After getting onto the cage make sure that: • The push-button panel is placed in the appropriate basis. • In the presence of radio control be careful that the micromagnetic placed on the push-button panel adheres to the backing plate fixed on the base.

  • Page 70: Return To Stowed Machine

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Return to stowed machine After the works at height to return the machine into stowed machine condition: • retract the extension completely by setting M3 back; • fully lower the jib by setting M4 back;...

  • Page 71: Enabling The Movements From Ground Panel

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Enabling the movements from ground panel • Insert the key in selector 1 of the ground panel. • Turn it to the left, warning light 14 is lit up. Every movement from ground panel must be coordinated by button 3 with deadman function and by the lever depending to the type of movement you want to control.

  • Page 72: Emergency Manual Procedures

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Emergency manual procedures...

  • Page 73: Manual Emergency Movements

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Manual emergency movements If the machine crashes due to a fault, it is possible to perform the movements by an operator on the ground, by means of the hydraulic blocks located in the left box (P - E - D - C), on the right side of the turret (A) and the manual pump on the left side of the tank.
  • Page 74 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 To select the emergency: Identify the movement to be carried out; Unscrew the protection nut of the emergency (by wrench No. 13); Screw the emergency pawl up to the end stop; Screw the protection nut of the emergency (by wrench No.
  • Page 75 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 At the end of the operation make sure you have set back the emergency pawls at end stop (completely unscrewed) MAIN BLOcK Unscrew the protection nut of the emergency (by wrench No. 13); Unscrew the emergency pawl.
  • Page 76 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 This page shows the hydraulic blocks allowing the emergency movements. Each block consists of valves; every movement is associated with a valve in the main block. Some movements are also associated with one or more valves of blocks D - E - C - A.
  • Page 77 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 On this page and the next one are shown 2 tables: for each movement the associated valves are indicated.
  • Page 78 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15...

  • Page 79: Emergency Movements With 12V Electric Pump (Optional)

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Emergency movements with 12V electric pump (optional) If the machine blocks due to a failure, an operator on the ground can carry out the movements by means of the ground control panel and the 12V electric pump.

  • Page 80: Manual Start Of Endothermic Motor

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Manual start of endothermic motor diesel motor Move the lever of the fuel in a vertical position; Set the accelerator to the maximum by moving down the appropriate pawl; Remove connector 50 with the red wire from the starter;...

  • Page 81: Petrol Motor

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Petrol motor On the right-hand side of the motor find the 4 wires shown in the figure (2 yellow - 1 red - 1 black); Remove from the respective connectors the Connect the 2 terminals red and black wires;...
  • Page 82 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Pull the motor start-up lever until it exerts resistance and then release. Pull the air lever to the outside; Pull the lever with decision;...

  • Page 83: Battery Recharge

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Battery recharge The following icon on the display of the push-button panel, in addition to indicating the fault of the alternator (lit up steady), it indicates the status of the starter battery: • Flashing: the starter battery is below the warning level and needs to be recharged.

  • Page 84: Transport And Lifting

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Transport and Lifting Make sure that: • The machine is in retracted position (minimum overall dimensions). • The machine is off. • The means used for lifting can support the machine mass equal. Transport...
  • Page 85 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Lifting Lifting may be carried out with a fork chassis or a crane. For forklift lifting, use the areas shown on the labels provided. A00190xx Determine the barycentre using the illustration and heights provided...
  • Page 86 UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15...

  • Page 87: Storage

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 storage In case of long storage periods, shelter the machine in a dry and ventilated place, with completely loaded batteries. Reload batteries every 2 months regularly. Storage temperature: -20/+50°C Before using the machine after a storage period exceeding 30 days, carry out the inspections described in the Maintenance summary table, item “After long periods of inactivity of the machine".

  • Page 88: Maintenance

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Maintenance Long life and maximum safety during ,machine operation can only be assured by careful and constant maintenance. The schedule reported in the maintenance summary table refers to normal use conditions; in case of heavy working conditions (extreme temperature, polluting atmosphere, high humidity, elevation) intervals must be shorter.

  • Page 89: Maintenance Summary Table

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Maintenance summary table OPERATION TO BE cARRIEd OUT Check oil level Check electrolyte level Check battery charge Check of screw tightening Grease the mechanisms Safety devices check Emergency manual Retraction check Check brakes Structure check...

  • Page 90: Check Oil Level And Change

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 check oil level and change The oil level checking and the possible topping up should be made when the platform is entirely lowered. Check that the oil level is higher than minimum value of the level edge.

  • Page 91: Check Of Screw Tightening

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 check of screw tightening Tightening dEscRIPTION TYPE Q.Tà N x m Kg x m Screws for fastening thrust block to VTCEI 16X120 base-truck UNI9327 Screws for fastening thrust block to VTCEI 16X120 turret UNI9327 Screws for fastening turret rotation M12x50-8.8 UNI5739...

  • Page 92: Safety Devices Check

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 safety devices check The following test enables to check that all safety devices of the machine work properly. The safety systems applied to the machine are inevitably subject to wear and decalibration. Therefore, they must be controlled and kept in perfect efficiency; also, it is not advisable to evaluate their...

  • Page 93: Load Limiter

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Load Limiter • Load platform with a load equal to 110% the nominal load. • Check that with machine closed: - the overload warning light on push-button panel switches on; - code 576 is displayed;...

  • Page 94: Manual Emergency Movements Check

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Manual emergency movements check See paragraph “Manual emergency movements” check brakes Good grip Parking brakes must be capable to stop the machine on max. slope indicated in the “Technical data” table. Check that brakes stop on a slope indicated in the above mentioned table in both directions.

  • Page 95: Structure Check

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 structure check General • Check that mechanical structures are protected against oxidation and, if necessary, retouch oxidized area. chassis • Check the most important welds visually or by means of penetrating fluids: - Bearing structure - Wheel supports - Trunnions on spindles - Bushings; replace them by using lubricating grease if necessary.

  • Page 96: Check Of Wheel Reduction Gear Oil

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 cage and cage support • Check the most important welds visually or by means of penetrating fluids. • Check of the good conditions of the sheet metal of the walking surface and side protections. • Check of the tightening of the screws and nuts fixing the cage to its support. • Check of the good positioning and fixing of the hinge pins of the cage support to the jib boom. check of wheel reduction gear oil •...

  • Page 97: Check Of Hydraulic Tubes

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 check of hydraulic tubes Hydraulic oil is a polluting product. Avoid fluid leakages by using collection tanks and take precautions against accidental leakages by resorting to oil- absorbing products. • Visual control of all hydraulic joints and tighten junctions, if necessary.

  • Page 98: Boom Lifting/Lowering

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Boom lifting/lowering • Select the boom lifting from the ground control panel and check that it takes 47 sec. approx. for a complete lifting. • Lower the boom and check that it takes 51 sec. approx.

  • Page 99: Oil Filter Check

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Oil filter check The machine indicates when the oil filter is clogged by error code 556 on the push-button panel; all movements are slowed down. It is necessary to replace the filter. Hydraulic oil is a polluting product. Avoid fluid leakages by using collection tanks and take precautions against accidental leakages by resorting to oil- absorbing products.

  • Page 100: Wheel Reduction Gear Oil Change

    UsE ANd MAINTENANcE MANUAL IM R15 Wheel reduction gear oil change Hydraulic oil is a polluting product. Avoid fluid leakages by using collection tanks and take precautions against accidental leakages by resorting to oil- absorbing products. Exhausted oil must be collected and not disposed of into normal discharge lines;...
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  • Page 102: Check Register

    check register Reference to legislation This check register is issued for aerial work platform users, as envisaged by Enclosure I of 2006/42/EC guideline. Instructions for keeping this register This check register must be considered as an integral part of the work aerial platform and must be kept with the platform for its whole life, until it is finally dismantled.
  • Page 103 PLATFORM DELIVERY TO THE FIRST OWNER The aerial platform type ______ , with factory number: ________________ and construction year ______________ referred to in this check register has been delivered by _______________ to Messrs: ____________________________________________________________________________________________________ __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ on ________________ according to the terms agreed upon in the contract, with the technical, size and functional characteristics specified in the Operating Handbook.
  • Page 104 REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS IN THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM On the date _________________ the piece _______________________________________________ fabricated ___________________________________________________________________ HAS BEEN REPLACED with ____________________________________________________________________________ fabricated ____________________________ factory Nr. ___________________________ note ____________________________________________________________________________ Cause of replacement ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ The officer of the firm entrusted with the replacement The user _____________________________________ ______________________...
  • Page 105 REPLACEMENT OF COMPONENTS IN THE ELECTRIC SYSTEM On the date _________________ the piece _______________________________________________ fabricated ___________________________________________________________________ HAS BEEN REPLACED with ____________________________________________________________________________ fabricated ____________________________ factory Nr. ___________________________ note ____________________________________________________________________________ Cause of replacement ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ The officer of the firm entrusted with the replacement The user _____________________________________ ______________________...
  • Page 106 REPLACEMENT OF GEARS OR STRUCTURAL COMPONENTS On the date _________________ the piece _______________________________________________ fabricated ___________________________________________________________________ HAS BEEN REPLACED with ____________________________________________________________________________ fabricated ____________________________ factory Nr. ___________________________ note ____________________________________________________________________________ Cause of replacement ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ The officer of the firm entrusted with the replacement The user _____________________________________ ______________________...
  • Page 107 REPLACEMENT OF SAFETY DEVICES AND RELEVANT COMPONENTS On the date _________________ the piece _______________________________________________ fabricated ___________________________________________________________________ HAS BEEN REPLACED with ____________________________________________________________________________ fabricated ____________________________ factory Nr. ___________________________ note ____________________________________________________________________________ Cause of replacement ____________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ The officer of the firm entrusted with the replacement The user _____________________________________ ______________________...
  • Page 108 VERIFICATION OF PERIODICAL MAINTENANCE The user must comply with the maintenance and surveillance obligation described in this operating handbook. N R . D ate D e scription of inte rv e ntion IG N AT U R...
  • Page 109 N R . D ate D e scription of inte rv e ntion IG N AT U R...
  • Page 110 N R . D ate D e scription of inte rv e ntion IG N AT U R...
  • Page 111 IMPORTANT SAUNDRIES AND THEIR REPAIR Description of failure______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Causes __________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Repair carried out______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the official of servicing firm User’s signature _________________________________________ ________________________ Place_____________________________ Date_______________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT SAUNDRIES AND THEIR REPAIR Description of failure______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 112 IMPORTANT SAUNDRIES AND THEIR REPAIR Description of failure______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Causes __________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Repair carried out______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ Signature of the official of servicing firm User’s signature _________________________________________ ________________________ Place_____________________________ Date_______________________ ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- IMPORTANT SAUNDRIES AND THEIR REPAIR Description of failure______________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________________...
  • Page 114 IMER INTERNATIONAL S.p.A. Sede legale e amministrativa Via Salceto, 55 - 53036 POGGIBONSI (SI) -(ITALY) Tel. +39 0577 97341 - Fax +39 0577 983304 Business Unit IMER ACCESS Via San Francesco d’Assisi, 8 - 46020 PEGOGNAGA (MN) - ITALY Tel. 0376 554011 - Fax 0376 559855...

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