Snorkel MB26-sn435-999 - Manual (Page 10)

2. Operation & Specifications
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2. Operation & Specifications
2.1 INTRODUCTION
SPECIAL LIMITATIONS
The purpose of this machine is to provide fast and safe access to difficult to reach areas.
Refer to the Specification section for the machines access limitations. Travel with the
platform raised is limited to creep speed range.
MANUAL FORCE
Manual force is the force applied by the occupants to objects such as walls or other
structures outside the work platform.The maximum allowable manual force is limited to
200 N (45 lbs.) of force per occupant.
D A N G E R
DO NOT exceed the maximum manual force.
NEVER exceed the platform capacity.
PLATFORM CAPACITY
The Platform is designed to travel with safe working load (SWL) including work tools to an
upper limit of 215 kg (425 lbs s f.or ANSI MB20N)
BEAUFORT SCALE
Never operate the machine when wind speeds exceed 12.5m/s (28 m.p.h.) [Beaufort
scale 6].
BEAUFORT
RATING
WIND SPEED
GROUND CONDITIONS
M/S KM/H FT./S M.P.H.
3 3,4~5,4 12,25~19,4 11.5~17.75 7.5~12.0
Papers and thin branches move.
Flags wave.
4 5,4~8,0 19,4~28,8 17.75~26.25 12.0~18
Dust is raised, paper whirls up, and small branches
sway.
5 8,0~10,8 28,8~38,9 26.25~35.5 18~24.25
Shrubs with leaves start swaying. Wave crests are
apparent in ponds or swamps.
6 10,8~13,9 38,9~50,0 35.5~45.5 24.5~31
Tree branches move. Power lines whistle. It is difficult
to open an umbrella.
7 13,9~17,2 50,0~61,9 45.5~56.5 31.~38.5
Whole trees sway.
It is difficult to walk against the wind.
D A N G E R
DO NOT use on soft ground or on slopes greater than 2 degrees.
The work platform is
NOT intended for use on uneven or rough
terrain.
ONLY operate this machine on FIRM and LEVEL ground.