Snorkel SL30SL-sn11200-13771 - Manual (Page 6)

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Fold Down Guardrails
This procedure is only for passing through door-
ways. Guardrails must be returned to proper
position before using the machine.
Fold Down Procedure (Figure 4)
Note: When performing the following proce-
dures retain all fasteners.
1. Place controller on platform.
2. Starting at the front of the platform, remove
nuts, bolts and washers from the top of the
front guardrail. Fold the front guardrail down
onto the platform.
3. Close and latch the gate.
4. Remove nuts, bolts and washers from the top
of the rear guardrail. Fold the rear guardrail
down onto the platform being careful to keep
gate latched at all times.
5. Remove nuts, bolts and washers from the top
of the side guardrails and from the slideout
deck midrail. Lift up and fold one side guardrail
in so it rests on the deck. Repeat with other
side guardrails.
Erection Procedure
1. Raise side guardrails making sure each is
pushed down to secure the guardrail in the
vertical position.
2. Install bolts, washers and nuts between the
side guardrails, tighten securely.
3. Raise rear guardrail assembly, aligning holes
and install bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten
securely.
4. Raise front guardrail, aligning holes and install
bolts, washers and nuts. Tighten securely.
5. Hang controller from front guardrail.
6. Before operating work platform check that all
fasteners are in place and properly torqued.
Before entering Platform, guardrails must
be securely fastened in their proper position.
Transporting Work Platform
By Forklift
Note: Forklifting is for transporting only.
See specifications for weight of work platform
and be certain that forklift is of adequate
capacity to lift platform.
Forklift from side of Chassis by lifting under the
Chassis Modules (Figure 5).
By Crane
1. Secure straps to Chassis Lifting Lugs only
(Figure 5).
By Truck
1. Manoeuvre the work platform into transport
position and chock wheels.
2. Secure the work platform to the transport
vehicle with chains or straps of adequate load
capacity attached to the chassis tie down lugs
(Figure 5).
Tie down lugs are not to be used to lift work
platform.
Overtightening of chains or straps through
tie down lugs may result in damage to work
platform.
Figure 4: Fold Down Guardrails Figure 5: Transporting Work Platform
Front Tie
Downs/
Lifting Lugs
Forklift
Rear Lifting
Lug
(Typical)
Rear Tie
Downs