Snorkel S2633 User Manual
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7 O
PERATION
E
LEVATING
THE
P
LATFORM
1. Locate a firm, level surface.
2. Select LIFT mode.
3. While engaging the Interlock Switch, push the Control Handle FORWARD.
4. If the machine is not level the level sensor alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive.
5. If the level sensor alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level
surface before attempting to elevate the platform.
NOTE: The Pothole Support Rails will deploy automatically as the platform elevates and will retract
after the platform has been lowered completely and has been driven.
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R A V E L
W I T H
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O R K
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L A T F O R M
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L E V A T E D
NOTE: The machine will travel at reduced speed when the platform is elevated.
1. Check that the route is clear of surface hazards such as holes, drop-offs, bumps, curbs, or debris.
2. Check that the route is level, and is capable of supporting the wheel loads.
3. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
4. Select DRIVE mode.
5. Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in the
desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from centre the Control
Handle is moved.
6. If the machine is not level the level sensor alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive.
7. If the level sensor alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level
surface before attempting to elevate the platform.
L
O W E R I N G
T H E
P
L A T F O R M
1. Select LIFT mode.
2. Check around the base of the platform to ensure that no one is in contact with the machine. Engage the
Interlock Switch and pull back on the Control Handle to lower the platform.
3. The platform will stop when it reaches the pre-determined safety cutout height. Inspect around the
machine to ensure no one is in contact with the machine. After a four-second time delay, lower the
platform as in step 2.
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M E R G E N C Y
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O W E R I N G
Figure 5: Emergency Lowering Knob
W A R N I N G
!
!
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb down the
scissor assembly.
A second operative should operate the Emergency Lowering
Valve Knob while keeping clear of the scissor assembly.
The Emergency Lowering Valve Knob is located at the rear of
the machine, behind the ladder.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling and holding
the knob.
2. To close, release the knob. The platform will not elevate if
the Emergency Lowering Valve is open.
Emergency
Lowering Valve
Knob