Snorkel AB46E - Manual (Page 14)

Operation
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5. Allow the fluid to drain from the line.
6. Lower the boom and close both connections.
Emergency Lowering
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Warning
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down
the elevating assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while operating
the Emergency Power System.
The emergency power system can be used to operate
the machine from the lower or upper controls.
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Caution
The emergency power system is for emergency low-
ering and stowing only. The length of time the pump
can be operated depends on the capacity of the bat-
teries. Do not use this system for normal operation.
Only use the emergency power system if the main power
system fails.
Lower Controls
Use the following procedure to operate the machine using
the emergency power system from the lower controls.
1. Place the battery disconnect switch in the on posi-
tion.
2. Place the key in the control selector switch and turn
it to the ground position.
3. Pull the emergency stop button outward.
4. Hold the ground operation switch in the on position
while holding the emergency power switch in the
emergency power position.
5. Hold the appropriate function toggle switch in the
desired direction.
Upper Controls
For the upper controls to be operational:
The battery disconnect switch must be in the on
position.
The control selector switch at the lower controls must
be turned to the platform position.
The emergency stop button at the lower controls must
be in the on position.
Use the following procedure to operate the machine using
the emergency power system from the upper controls.
1. Pull the emergency stop button outward.
2. Step down on the platform foot switch.
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3. Hold the emergency power switch in the emergency
power position.
4. Hold the appropriate function toggle switch in the
desired direction.
After Use Each Day
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on a firm level surface, preferably
under cover, secure against vandals, children and
unauthorized operation.
3. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to OFF and remove the
key to prevent unauthorized operation.