Snorkel PUSH 10 PRO-sn01-000050+ANSI - Manual (Page 29)

Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
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Battery Condition Indicator
The battery condition indicator (refer to Figure 8.15) is
located on the upper control panel.
Figure 8.15 – Upper Controls
With the machine set up to operate from the upper con-
trols, check to see that the battery condition indicator
gauge displays a power reading.
Placards and Decals
To inspect the placards and decals:
1. Inspect all safety and operational placards and de-
cals. Make certain they are in place, in good condi-
tion, and are legible.
2. Clean the placards and decals with soap and water,
and a soft cloth if the words or pictures cannot be
seen.
Caution
Solvents may contain hazardous ingredients. Follow
the manufacturer’s label for proper use and disposal.
Wear protective gloves and splash-proof safety
glasses when using solvents.
3. Remove wet paint overspray with a natural biode-
gradable solvent and a soft cloth.
4. Replace any missing, damaged, or illegible placards
or decals before operating the aerial platform.
Placard and decal kits are available from Snorkel.
The safety related placards and decals are illustrated on
the following pages.
7. Raising and Lowering : Press and hold the interlock
button on the left side of the upper control box.
• To raise the platform, press and hold the platform
raise button until the desired height is reached.
• To lower the platform, press and hold the platform
lower button until the desired height is reached.
Lowering Interrupt
When the platform is lowered to about 5’ (1.5 m)
lowering stops. The platform will not lower for five
seconds regardless of the joystick position.
Release the platform lower button to reset the lowering
function, then continue to lower the platform
Emergency Stop
To test the emergency stop button from the upper controls:
1. Push the emergency stop button inward to turn off
electrical power.
2. Verify that the upper control platform and drive func-
tions do not operate.
Lowering Alarm
To test the lowering alarm from the upper controls:
1. Raise the platform approximately 5′ (1.5 m).
2. Lower the platform and make sure the alarm sounds.
Flashing Light
The machine may be equipped with an optional flashing
light mounted on the side of the machine.
To inspect the flashing light:
1. At the lower controls, pull the emergency stop button
outward and turn the control selector switch to either
the lower or upper control position.
2. Operate any control function and visually check to
see that the light is flashing approximately one flash
per second.
Note
There is not an off switch for the flashing light.
Battery Condition Indicator