Snorkel SPM20 CE-sn0001+ - Manual (Page 27)

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3.1 GENERAL
IMPORTANT
THE MANUFACTURER HAS DIRECT CONTROL OVER MACHINE APPLICATION AND
OPERATION. THE USER AND OPERATOR ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR CONFORMING
WITH GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES.
This section provides the necessary information needed to understand control function and
operation.
3.2 MACHINE DESCRIPTION
The SPM20 Model Lifts are electric self-propelled machines with an aerial work platform
mounted to an elevating aluminum mast mechanism. The personnel lift’s intended purpose is
to personnel access to areas above ground level.
The primary control station is located in the platform. From the Platform Control Console the
operator can drive the machine and raise or lower the platform.
The controls of the programmable Ground Control Station are to be used during machine
power-up, machine maintenance or in case of emergency should the operator in the platform
be unable to lower the platform.
Vibrations emitted by these machines are not hazardous to an operator working in the
platform.
The continuous A-Weighted sound pressure level at the work platform is less than 70db (A).
3.3 MACHINE OPERATION
Getting Started
The following control conditions must be met before the machine can be operated from either
the Ground or Platform Controls.
The batteries contain enough voltage to operate the machine. •
The Main Power Selector Switch on the Ground Control Station must be set for either •
Ground Control Mode or Platform Control Mode.
Both Emergency Stop Switches, one on the Ground Control Station the other on the
•
Platform Control Console must be in the RESET position.
If equipped, the On/Off Key Switch on the Platform Console must be set to the ON
•
position.
3.4 BATTERY CHARGING
SPM20 machines are equipped with an AC voltage input/DC voltage output battery charger.
The charger automatically terminates charging when the batteries reach full capacity.
NOTE: The machine’s platform drive function is disabled when the battery charger is plugged
into an AC receptacle
.