Snorkel AB46E - Manual (Page 15)

Transporting the Machine
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Transporting the Machine
Preparing for Transportation
Use the following procedure to prepare the aerial platform
for transportation.
1. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
2. Close and latch the battery trays and cowling
doors.
By Crane
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Danger
Lifting by Crane is for transport purposes only. Stand
clear of the machine when lifting.
See Specifications for weight of machine and be
certain that the crane is of adequate capacity to lift
the machine.
1. Insure that the boom is fully lowered.
2. Attach straps to the chassis lifting lugs only. Insure
that the straps are adjusted properly to keep the unit
level when lifting.
By Transport Vehicle
Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
1. Chock the wheels.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
3. Raise the main boom about 0.3m (1 ′).
4. Place a large wood block under the platform support
braces (refer to Figure 5). Lower the platform so it
rests on the wood block.
5. Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in
the off position. Turn the start switch off and remove
the key.
Figure 5 – Platform
Wood
Block Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
Wood
Block Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
6. Turn the battery disconnect switch off and close and
latch the battery trays and cowling doors.
7. Use wire-ties to fasten the gravity gates to the
guardrails to prevent the them from bouncing. Also,
use wire-ties to fasten the platform foot switch to the
platform floor.
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Caution
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs may produce
enough force to damage machine components. Do
not over tighten the straps or chains when securing
the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.
8. Use a nylon strap to securely fasten the platform
against the wood block. Thread the strap through
the tie-down lugs at the front of the platform.
9. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the aerial
platform to the transport vehicle using the tie-down
lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-down and haul-
ing are the responsibility of the carrier.
Tie-Down Lugs