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Operator’s Manual Micro19AE ILLUSTRATION No. ART_6197 Meets requirements of ANSI A92.20-2020 and CSA B354.6-2019. Part # 96683 September 2024 Serial Number Range 18900026 - Up...
September 2024 Revision History Date Reason for Update September 2024 New Release MEC Aerial Work Platforms 1401 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630 USA Toll Free: 1-877-632-5438 Phone: 1-559-842-1500 Fax: 1-559-842-1520 info@MECawp.com www.MECawp.com Page i Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
Your MEC Aerial Work Platform has been designed, built, and tested to provide safe, dependable service. Only authorized, trained and qualified personnel shall be allowed to operate or service the machine.
For your safety and the safety of those around you, you must operate your machine as instructed in this manual. MEC designs aerial work platforms to safely and reliably position personnel, along with their necessary tools and materials, at overhead work locations. The owner/user/operator of the machine should not accept responsibility for the operation of the machine unless properly trained.
Section 2 - Safety September 2024 Safety Alert Symbols & Fall Protection MEC manuals and decals use symbols, colors and signal words to help you recognize important safety, operation and maintenance information. ART_6091 RED and the word DANGER – Indicates an imminently hazardous DANGER situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts energized power lines. Personnel on the ground or in the platform must not touch or operate the machine until energized power lines are shut off. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Page 5 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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(b) Transmission lines greater than 133 kV LEGEND = No shading, in the front views, indicates no proximity requirements = Light shading indicates spotter is required = Heavy shading indicates the NO GO ZONE ART_3265 Page 6 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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Such persons shall be capable of working safely on energized circuits and shall be familiar with the proper use of special precautionary techniques, personal protective equipment, insulating and shielding materials and insulated tools. Page 7 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
DO NOT increase the surface area of the platform (i.e. cover the rails with tarp or plywood). Increased surface area exposed to the wind will decrease machine stability. DO NOT attach overhanging loads or use the machine as a crane. DO NOT place loads outside the platform perimeter. Page 8 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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NEVER replace any part of the machine with items of different weight or specification. NEVER modify or alter the work platform without written permission from MEC. NEVER place ladders or scaffolds in the platform or against any part of the machine.
Stunt driving and horseplay are PROHIBITED. Watch for personnel and obstructions below the platform when lowering the Art_2827 platform. Page 10 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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Keep hands and limbs out of scissors. Use common sense and planning when operating the machine with the controller from the ground. Maintain safe distances between the operator, the machine and fixed objects. Page 11 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
Push in the Emergency Stop switch at any time to stop all machine functions. 10 Reservation Button 1 Used for releasing the brakes. See page 37 11 Reservation Button 2 Used for releasing the brakes. See page 37 Page 14 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
Turn the key switch to the off position (pushed in) and the machine will Key Switch be off. Turn the key switch to the base position and the ground controls will be Base selected. Page 15 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
Hazardous locations and atmospheres • Inadequate surface and support to withstand all load forces imposed by the machine • Wind and weather conditions • The presence of unauthorized personnel • Other possible unsafe conditions Page 16 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
2. Turn the Key Switch to the lower controls. Art_5673 3. Observe the diagnostic LED readout on the ECU window located at the Platform Controls. • Result: The LED should look similar to the picture right. Page 17 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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1. Push in the ground red Emergency Stop switch to the Off position (pushed in). • Result: No functions should operate. 2. Pull out the ground red Emergency Stop switch to the On position (pulled out). • Result: The LED indicator light should come on. Page 18 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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• Result: The machine should move forward, in the direction of the steering wheels, then come to an abrupt stop. 3. Press and hold the Function Enable Switch on the control joystick. Page 19 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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Result: When the platform is raised approximately 4.3 feet (1.3 meters) from the ground, the pothole guards should deploy. 2. Press on the pothole guards on one side, and then the other. • Result: The pothole guards should not move. Page 20 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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Result: The platform height should be around 18.4 ft (5.6 meters). 16. Turn the Indoor/Outdoor Switch to Outdoors. • Result: The alarm should sound. 17. Turn the Indoor/Outdoor Switch to Indoors. Fully lower the platform. Page 21 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
2. Pull the red Emergency Stop button out to the On position (pulled out) at both the ground and platform controls. ART_4989 3. Be sure the battery pack is connected before operating the machine. Page 22 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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2. Press and hold the Function Enable Switch on the control joystick. 3. Turn the steer wheels with the thumb rocker switch located on the top of the control joystick. Function Enable ART_5021 Page 23 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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Lay the piece of wood on the slope. At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece of wood is level. Page 24 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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3. Lower the platform until the Maintenance Lock rests securely on the link. Keep clear of the Maintenance Lock when lowering the platform. ART_4995 ART_6091 Don’t engage the Maintenance Lock unless the platform in empty of tools DANGER and material. Page 25 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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(3) point dismount/grip. Always put the main power switch in Off position (pushed in) when leaving the machine at the end of the work day. Charge the batteries. Page 26 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area. Use proper AC input voltage for charging as indicated on the machine. ART_6091 CAUTION Use only MEC authorized batteries and chargers. The charger will indicate the status of the charge cycle. Battery Charger ILLUSTRATION No.
Watch for makeshift “fixes” which can jeopardize safety as well as lead ART_6091 CAUTION to more costly repair. Inspection and maintenance should be performed by qualified personnel familiar with the equipment. Page 28 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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Machines that have been out of service for more than three months must have the Frequent Inspection Checklists completed before returning to service. Page 29 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
Be sure that the chassis trays are closed and latched and the batteries are properly connected. NEVER perform work or inspection on the machine with the platform ART_6091 elevated without first blocking the scissor assembly with the WARNING Maintenance Lock. See page 25 for instructions. Page 30 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
Section 10 - Decals September 2024 Decals Decals *Opposite side also Platform Deck Extended Control Modue *Opposite side also Page 33 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
MAX. LOAD PER WHEEL: The maximum safe weight applied to each wheel. Calculated with all available options installed. Fw = 30% (Wm + Wc + Wopt) CHASSIS INCLINATION: The maximum amount of tilt for safe working conditions. Page 35 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
Wires disconnected, broken, or loose? • Diagnostic panel on? • Platform Control Box Fault Code present? • Contact MEC Technical Support or refer to service manual. Manuals are available free online at www.MECawp.com. Page 36 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
MEC machinery. Truck drivers are responsible for loading and securing machines, and should be properly trained and authorized to operate MEC machinery. ART_6091 WARNING Drivers are also responsible for selecting the correct and appropriate trailer according to government regulations and company policy.
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• Raise the machine 6 inches (15 centimeters) and then tilt the forks back slightly to keep the machine secure. • Be sure the machine is level when lowering the forks. ART_5030 Page 38 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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Determine the center of gravity of the machine. • Attach rigging to the designated lift points only. • Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the machine and to keep the machine level. Page 39 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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1. When storing the machine for a long time, 1 month to half a year, the brake release procedure should be performed once a month to prevent the brake pads from sticking. 2. If the brake pads are stuck, the brake assembly need to be replaced. Page 40 Micro19AE - Operator’s Manual - 96683...
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MEC Parts Order Form Phone: 559-842-1523 Fax: 559-400-6723 Email: Parts@mecawp.com Please Fill Out Completely: Date: Ordered By: Account: Your Fax No.: Bill to: Ship to: Purchase Order Number Ship VIA ** All orders MUST have a Purchase Order Number **Fed Ex shipments require Fed Ex account number...
MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. and is found upon inspection by MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. to be defective in material and/or workmanship. MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp. shall not be liable for any consequential, incidental or contingent damages whatsoever.
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MEC Aerial Work Platforms 1401 S. Madera Avenue, Kerman, CA 93630 USA Toll Free: 1-877-632-5438 Phone: 1-559-842-1500 Fax: 1-559-842-1520 info@MECawp.com www.MECawp.com...
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