Snorkel TL33-sn1001-1946 - Manual (Page 8)

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Figure 6: Lifting the TL33
Minimum sling length
- 8 feet (2.5 m)
BY ROAD
It is important that before commencing transport
to ensure the vehicle used is capable of towing
2,734 lbs (1,240 Kg).
The TL33 is a road approved vehicle and therefore may be
transported behind a motor vehicle of suitable towing
capacity. It is recommended that the vehicle used should
have a tow bar where the top of the ball is at a height of
between 1.42 ft (435 mm) and 1.64 ft (500 mm) above
surface level. These dimensions are also indicated below in
Figure 7. This is for the following reasons;
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the bottom of the Platform may be in danger of
hitting the surface while driving if the tow hitch is
above the upper limit.
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the towing vehicle will support too much weight if
the Towhitch is too low.
CAUTION
1.64 ft (500 mm)
1.42 ft (435 mm)
Figure 7: Allowable Tow Hitch Height
Care should always be taken while towing the TL33 on an
uneven or sloped surface. It is recommended that the set
of procedures that follow should be incorporated into a
normal working practice for towing the TL33 Work
Platform. The Procedures which should be followed when
transporting the TL33 are:
1.
The Platform is to be fully lowered and slewed in
the correct position.
2. The Platform is to be securely stowed by inserting
the Boom Lock Down Pin in its place. This is
located at the Boom Rest.
3. The Jockey Wheel that is fitted to the Towhitch is
to be extended until the Receiver is close to the
height of the vehicle’s tow bar.
4. The Hand Brake is pulled to engage the brakes
(important if the machine is not on a level surface).
5. The Outriggers are to be fully retracted and secured
in position.
6. The key is turned to the off position.
7. Move the vehicle as close as possible to the
Receiver.
8. Lift the Towhitch on to the tow bar and make sure
the Receiver is properly secured.
9. Release the Hand Brake and retract the Jockey
Wheel.
It is important that the Jockey Wheel is retracted as
fully as possible so that the wheel will not slew (turn)
while being transported. Failure to do so could
result in damage to the Jockey Wheel.
10. The tailboard harness is connected to the vehicle’s
braking system by means of a 7 Pin Plug.
11. Attach the Breakaway Safety Cable to the towing
vehicle.
The TL33 may then be towed.
If the TL33 is to be transported by other means then it
must be securely tied down to the transporting unit at
several points.
Recommended securing points are the four outrigger
support members on the Chassis and the Tow Bar
Weldment. Further securing points should be used if the
terrain on which the unit is travelling is rough or uneven.
Care should be taken when using tie downs that sensitive
parts of the TL33 (i.e. hosing, cabling etc.) are not
affected.
ALWAYS ensure that the Hand Brake is fully applied, that
all the booms are FULLY stowed and that the Boom Lock
Down Pin is in place.
CAUTION