Snorkel AB85RJ - Manual (Page 59)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Inspect the front lifting lugs (refer to Figure 9.3) and
the rear lifting lugs (refer to Figure 9.5) to make sure
they are free of cracks and are in good condition.
Have any damage repaired by a qualified service
technician before attempting to hoist the machine.
Figure 9.5 – Rear Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using
bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs
and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them
from falling out under a slack line condition may also
be used.
Do not run the sling cable through the lifting lugs.
Cable damage and/or failure can result from the cable
contacting the sharp corners of the lug. There is no
effective way of putting a corner protector in the hole
of the lifting lug.
5. Use spreader bars of sufficient length to keep the
chains, straps, or cables from contacting the turnta-
ble, booms, and steer cylinders. When using cables,
use rigid corner protectors at any point where the
cable contacts sharp corners to prevent damaging
the cable. Careful rigging of the spreaders is required
to prevent machine damage.
6. Adjust the length of each chain or strap so the aerial
platform remains level when raised off the ground.
7. Use the hoist or crane to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.
Securing for Transport
Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
1. Chock the wheels.
2. Raise the main boom about 0.3m (1
′).
3. Place a large wood block under the tip end of the jib
foot. Lower the platform so the boom or foot rests on
the wood block.
4. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
5. Turn the start switch off and place the platform con-
trol cover over the upper controls if the machine is
equipped with that option.
6. Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in
the off position. Turn the start switch off and remove
the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. Close the shut-off valve on the LPG tank on LPG.
9. Close and latch the cowling doors.
10. Use wire-ties to fasten the platform gate to the
guardrails to prevent the gate from bouncing. Also,
use wire-ties to fasten the platform foot switch to the
platform floor.
11. Use a nylon strap to securely fasten the platform
against the wood block. On steel platforms, thread
the strap over the toeboard as shown in Figure 9.6.
Figure 9.6 – Platform
A
Caution
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs can produce
enough force to damage machine components. Do
not over tighten the straps or chains when securing
the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.
12. 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/Lifting
Lugs