Loading/Unloading; Lifting - Skyjack SJ 3219 Operating Manual

Loading/Unloading

2.12 Loading/Unloading
Know and heed all national, state or territorial/provincial
and local rules which apply to your loading/unloading
of aerial platforms.
Only qualified personnel shall operate machinery
during loading/unloading.
Be sure vehicle capacity and loading equipment
hoists, chains, straps, etc., are sufficient to withstand
maximum aerial platform weight.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface
and must be secured to prevent rolling while aerial
platform is being loaded/unloaded.
Tie down/lifting
points
Center of
gravity
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2.12-1 Lifting

When it is necessary to lift the aerial platform the
following conditions must be met:
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Figure 2-18. Tie Downs/Lifting Points
Figure 2-19. Center of Gravity
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Only qualified rigger shall operate
machinery during lifting.
The platform must be fully lowered.
The main power disconnect switch must be in
" " off position.
The hydraulic/electric and battery trays must be
closed and securely latched.
The extension platform must be retracted and
secured.
The platform control console must be secured to
the railings or removed.
The platform must be cleared of all personnel,
tools and materials.
The lifting/rigging may be attached to all four lifting
points as illustrated in Figure
SJIII Compacts & Conventionals
2-18.
Tie down/lifting
points
Center of
gravity