Snorkel S3246E - Manual (Page 17)

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.
Transporting
The aerial platform may be moved on a transport vehicle.
Depending on the particular situation, the aerial platform
may be lifted with a forklift, driven, winched, or hoisted
onto a vehicle such as a truck or trailer. Lifting with a
forklift is the preferred method.
The equipment used to load, unload, and transport the
aerial platform must have adequate capacity. The empty
vehicle weight is listed in “Specifications” on pages 20-21
and is stamped on the serial number placard.
The user assumes all responsibility for:
Choosing the proper method of transportation.
Choosing the proper selection and use of transporta-
tion and tie-down devices.
Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
Making sure all manufacturer’s instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer,
the DOT, and/or any other state or federal law are
followed.
Lifting With a Forklift
Use the following procedure to lift the aerial platform with
a forklift.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
3. If lifting from the rear of the machine, insert the forklift
forks into the pockets.
Caution
Lifting the aerial platform with the forklift forks posi-
tioned improperly can produce enough force to dam-
age machine components. When lifting the machine
from the side, place the forklift forks directly under
the designated lift points.
4. If lifting from either side of the machine, place the
forklift forks directly under the designated points
under the pothole protector skid.
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5. Do not raise the aerial platform higher than necessary
to transport it. Drive the forklift slowly and carefully
when transporting the aerial platform.
Winching
Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on
ramps that exceed the gradeability specification for the
machine. Refer to “Specifications” pages 20-21. A winch
may also be used when poor traction, uneven surfaces,
or stepped ramp transition make driving hazardous.
Use the following procedure to winch the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Position the transport vehicle so the aerial platform
will not roll forward after it is loaded.
2. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
3. Drive the machine to the foot of the loading ramp
with the front wheels nearest the ramp. Make sure
the machine is centered with the ramps and that the
steering wheels are straight.
4. Properly stow the aerial platform.
Warning
The aerial platform is free to move when the brakes
are released. Death or serious injury can result.
Re-enable the brakes before operating the aerial
platform.
5. Chock the wheels to prevent uncontrolled motion of
the aerial platform.
6. Unlatch and swing out the hydraulic tray on the right
side of the chassis. The brake release valve and
pump are located on the hydraulic manifold. Press
downward on the brake release valve to the fully open
position. Push and release the brake release pump
knob several times to release the brakes.
7. The free-wheeling valve is located on the drive valve
at the rear of the chassis. Turn the free-wheeling
valve counterclockwise to the fully open position.
8. Attach the winch line to the tie-down lugs on the front
of the chassis.
9. Remove the wheel chocks and use the winch to
position the aerial platform on the transport vehicle.
10. Pull upward on the brake release valve and close the
free-wheeling valve.
11. Drive the aerial platform forward or reverse and then
stop to reset the parking brakes.
12. Verify that the drive system and brakes operate
properly before operating the aerial platform.