Snorkel X26N-sn51089+V-1 - Manual (Page 14)

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7 OPERATION
ELEVATING THE PLATFORM
Locate a firm, level surface. 1.
Select LIFT mode. 2.
While engaging the Interlock Switch, push the Control Handle FORWARD. 3.
If the machine is not level the level sensor alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive. 4.
If the level sensor alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level 5.
surface before attempting to elevate the platform.
NOTE: The Pothole Support Rails will deploy automatically as the platform elevates and will remain
deployed when traveling in the Elevated position refer fig 5. They will automatically retract when the
platform has been lowered completely and machine is about to be driven refer fig 2 & 4.
TRAVEL WITH WORK PLATFORM ELEVATED
NOTE: The machine will travel at reduced speed when the platform is elevated.
Check that the route is clear of surface hazards such as holes, drop-offs, bumps, curbs, or debris. 1.
Check that the route is level, and is capable of supporting the wheel loads. 2.
Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform. 3.
Select DRIVE mode. 4.
Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in the 5.
desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from centre the Control
Handle is moved.
If the machine is not level the level sensor alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive.
6.
If the level sensor alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level 7.
surface before attempting to elevate the platform.
LOWERING THE PLATFORM
Select LIFT mode. 1.
Check around the base of the platform to ensure that 2.
no one is in contact with the machine. Engage the
Interlock Switch and pull back on the Control Handle
to lower the platform.
The platform will stop when it reaches the pre-
3.
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.
EMERGENCY LOWERING
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.
Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling and 1.
holding the knob.
To close, release the knob. The platform will not
2.
elevate if the Emergency Lowering Valve is open.
Fig 5:Travel With Scissors Elevated
Figure 5: Emergency Lowering Knob
Emergency
Lowering Valve
Knob
Pothole Protection Rails Lowered
Emergency
Lowering
Valve Knob