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- Page 1 Heightrider Operating & Safety Instructions MODEL HR15N (SP45N) & HR17N (SP50N) SERIES Manufactured by: Niftylift Limited Fingle Drive Stonebridge Milton Keynes MK13 0ER England www.niftylift.com e-mail: info@niftylift.com Tel: +44 (0)1908 223456 Fax: +44 (0)1908 312733 M50201/09...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Table of Contents INTRODUCTION AND GENERAL INFORMATION PAGE 1.1 Foreword 1.2 Scope 1.3 Introducing the “Height Rider” Self Propelled (SP) Series 1.4 General Specification 1.5 Identification 1.6 EC Declaration of Conformity (Typical) SAFETY 2.1 Mandatory Precautions 8-11 2.2 Environmental Limitations... -
Page 4: Introduction And General Information Page
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
SCOPE These operating instructions contain all the necessary information required to allow the safe operation of any Niftylift Height Rider 15N or 17N (SP45 OR SP50N in the USA), powered by electric (DC), diesel (D), or a combination of these. -
Page 6: General Specification
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions GENERAL SPECIFICATION FEATURE HR15N (SP45N) HR17N (SP50N) MAXIMUM HEIGHT - WORKING 15.53m 17.23m 51ft 56ft 6in MAXIMUM HEIGHT - PLATFORM 13.53m 15.23m 44ft 5in 50ft MAXIMUM OUTREACH 9.60m 31ft 6in MAXIMUM HEIGHT – STOWED 2.1m 6ft 11in MAXIMUM WIDTH... - Page 7 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions IDENTIFICATION (UK PLATE) This manufacturer’s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA – 12/12...
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Page 8: Identification
Operating & Safety Instructions 1.5a IDENTIFICATION (USA PLATE) This manufacturer’s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift. Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible. English/USA – 12/12... -
Page 9: Ec Declaration Of Conformity (Typical)
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY (Typical) English/USA – 12/12... -
Page 10: Safety
2.1.7 Before the Niftylift is used and during use the user shall check the area in which it is to be used for possible hazards such as, but not limited to, uneven ground drop-offs, holes, bumps, obstructions, debris, floor and overhead obstructions, high voltage conductors, wind and weather, unauthorised persons and any other possibly hazardous conditions. - Page 11 Only operate the Niftylift on a firm, level surface. 2.1.10 Never position any part of the Niftylift within 4.0m, (12ft) of any electrical power line, conductor or similar not exceeding 66kV. (Minimum span 125m) Other distances for increased voltages and different spans are given in NZECP 34:1993.
- Page 12 Any problems or malfunctions that affect the safety of operation shall be repaired prior to continued use. 2.1.27 The boom and platform of the Niftylift shall not be used to jack the wheels off the ground. 2.1.28 The Niftylift shall not be used as a crane.
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Page 13: Environmental Limitations
All standard Niftylift machines are rated for a wind speed of 12.5 m/s, which equates to 45kph / 28mph or force 6 on the Beaufort scale. No attempt should be made to operate a Niftylift in wind strengths above this limit and if the operator has any doubts over the wind speed he / she should cease operation immediately until it can be established that the wind speed has fallen to a safe level. -
Page 14: Test Report
Operating & Safety Instructions TEST REPORT All Niftylift machine models are subjected to a comprehensive ‘type test’ which duplicates all combinations of safe working load (SWL), overload, windage, inertia and pull force to assess the various safe stability criteria. Self propelled machines are also subjected to kerb and braking tests at the SWL to satisfy additional ‘worse case’... -
Page 15: Preparation And Inspection
***Carry out the Pre-operational Report before placing machine in service. PREPARATION FOR USE Whilst every effort has been made at the Niftylift factory to ensure your machine arrives in a safe and operable condition it is necessary to carry out a systematic inspection prior to putting the aerial platform 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: 3.3.1 DAILY SAFETY CHECKS Check that all labels (decals) are in place and legible. - Page 17 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 3.3.3 MONTHLY SAFETY CHECKS Check the engine oil level (if applicable). Check the wheel nuts (torque 110ft lbs / 150Nm). Check that the slew worm is secured and correctly in mesh. Clean and re-grease. Check the track rod linkage.
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Page 18: Placard, Decals And Installation
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions PLACARD, DECALS & INSTALLATION (UK SPEC) ITEM DESCRIPTION NUMBER “Niftylift.com” P14390 Harness Point P14883 Head Protection P14921 General Warning P24900 “If E-stop disabled” P14864 Hydraulic Oil P14415 Safe Working Load 225kg P17328 Cage Gate Warning P18335 “If tilt alarm sounds”... - Page 19 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Charger socket P26425 Power to cage socket 240v P26427 Cage Tie-down Warning P21404 Twin Charger (Left) P24582 Twin Charger (Right) P24583 Control levers - Cage P21139 Emergency Controls (1) P22877 Emergency Controls (2) P21700 English/USA –...
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Page 21: Torque Requirements
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions TORQUE REQUIREMENTS SCREW QUALITY/SIZE Tightening torque in ft lbs (Nm) Grade 10.9 (10) (14) (25) (35) M 10 (49) (69) M 12 (86) (120) M 14 (135) (190) M 16 (210) (295) M 18 (290) (405) WHEEL NUTS... -
Page 22: Operation
Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions Operation CONTROL CIRCUIT COMPONENTS 4.1.1 MAIN CONTROL BOARD: - Situated under the left-hand superstructure canopy, the principle electrical box houses the Main Control Box. This PCB (Printed Circuit Board) incorporates all of the relays to control the machines operation. - Page 23 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.7 DRIVE CONTROL VALVE (DCV):- The motion control valve comprises several individual components all directly involved in the hydraulic supply to the wheel drive motors. Principal amongst these are the drive control valves, which electrically change the drive motor hydraulics supply from series flow to parallel, or vice versa.
- Page 24 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.1.12 DUTY SELECTOR: - On multiple power option machines, one of the functions on the platform control station will be a duty selector. This key switch allows the selection of either power option, i.e. from Diesel to Battery or Petrol to battery, or vice-versa.
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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 (Ground Control Station) 1 Operates Platform Levelling Left for Forward ** Right for Backward ** 2 Operates the Flyboom Up for Up Down for Down 3 Operates Telescoping Up for In Down for Out 4 Operates the Link Booms... - Page 26 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.2.2 OPERATION ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING ALL MODELS Ensure all red emergency stops are out. Turn key switch at ground control station to Ground (fully anti-clockwise). For Battery powered operation, go to step 8). For Diesel powered operation, go to step 5).
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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 * Drive function for HR17N only active when telescopic boom is fully retracted. ** Platform levelling only active when booms are down. Drive Speed Anti-clockwise for Slow * Clockwise for Fast * Duty Selector Anti-clockwise for Battery... - Page 28 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions MULTI-FUNCTION DIGITAL GAUGE Situated on the Cage Control Panel, this gauge provides a warning indication for a range of functions. The red warning lamps on the right hand side indicate a safety critical situation where immediate action is required;...
- Page 29 Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.2 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 30 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.3.3 SiOPS - LOAD SENSING CONSOLE (If fitted) 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 31: Driving Controls
HI position. When driving with the booms fully stowed, the Tilt Alarm is bypassed to allow the Niftylift to be driven in areas where the slope exceeds the four degree working limit. In normal operation the drive is therefore unaffected when driven onto a slope in excess of four degrees, until the booms are raised, whereupon the drive would be disabled and the tilt alarm sounds continuously. -
Page 32: Cage Weigh System
4.5.1 MECHANICAL VERSION The Niftylift range of machines is available fitted with mechanical cage weigh systems. These are configured to sense a vertical cage overload, which when detected will halt the machine movement. No further use of the platform is then permitted until the overload has been removed. This must be done in a responsible manner and not one in which a greater hazard might be induced. - Page 33 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.5.4 CALIBRATION If a closer examination of the system is required, typically for testing and approval, the safe working load should be placed in the cage, carefully weighing the test load to ensure accuracy. The addition of a 5kg weight, to any of the four corners of the cage, should sound the alarm.
- Page 34 If there is evidence of any deformation in any part of the structure, then the advice of a Niftylift Service technician should be sought. Physical damage to the assembly is liable to render the cage weigh system inactive, or to affect the accuracy of the result. Under no circumstance permit a damaged machine to enter service without performing a thorough inspection and calibration of the weigh assembly.
- Page 35 4.5.7 REPLACEMENT If components are replaced, they must be genuine Niftylift parts. The accuracy and function of the cage weigh system relies on the like-for-like application of the component parts. A switch from a similar manufacturer might reverse the contact arrangement and critically affect the function of the mechanism.
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Page 36: 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% takes approx. - Page 37 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 38 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 39: Transporting, Towing, Craneage, Storage And Setting To Work
• Always ensure the truck or trailer you are loading or towing the Niftylift with can carry it legally. • If loading by crane the use of shackles and an adequately rated spreader beam, with four leg slings, is MANDATORY. - Page 40 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 commencing gearbox disengagement. IDENTIFYING GEARBOX TYPE In order to safely tow the HR15N/17N, the drive mechanism will need to be bypassed. Identify the type of gearbox fitted to the machine then refer to the relevant procedure for disengagement of the gearboxes.
- Page 41 Height Rider/SP Series Operating & Safety Instructions 4.7.4 GEARBOX DISENGAGEMENT (TYPE 2) The drive gearboxes located on the rear wheel hubs must be disengaged as follows; Remove both retaining bolts that secure the cover disc to the centre of the wheel hub. Partially screw one of the retaining bolts into the end of the central disengage pin and pull the pin out fully, ensuring the recess on the pin is visible.
- Page 42 Service Department for further advice. Niftylift Limited is not liable for any third party damage caused during transport. Careful attention to correct procedures will prevent many of the small snags that can happen in transit. Re-work is both expensive and time consuming.
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Page 43: Emergency Controls
STATION BEFORE USING THE MACHINE. INCIDENT NOTIFICATION It is a mandatory requirement that any accident or incident involving a Niftylift, regardless of whether any party received injury or property was damaged is reported by telephone directly to Niftylift. Failure to do so may render any warranty on the machine void. -
Page 44: Responsibilities
CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP When a change of ownership of a Niftylift occurs, it shall be the responsibility of the seller to notify Niftylift direct of the unit, model and serial number and the name and address of the new owner within 60 days. -
Page 45: Inspection/ Service 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 46 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...