Snorkel XT24AL-sn10000+ - Manual (Page 33)

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Interlock - A control or mechanism that, under specified conditions, automatically allows or
prevents the operation of another control or mechanism
Manufacturer - A person or entity, who makes, builds, or produces an aerial platform
Modification, Modified - to make a change(s) to an aerial platform that affects the operation,
stability, safety factors, rated load, or safety of the aerial platform in any way
Operator - A qualified person who controls the movement of an aerial platform
Outriggers - Devices that increase the stability of the aerial platform and that are capable of
lifting and leveling the aerial platform
Owner - A person or entity that has possession of an aerial platform by virtue of proof of purchase
Platform - The portion of an aerial platform intended to be occupied by personnel with their
necessary tools and materials
Platform Height - The vertical distance measured from the floor of the platform to the surface
upon which the machine is being supported
Qualified Person - a person who by reason of knowledge, experience, or training is familiar with the
operation to be performed and the hazards involved
Rated Work Load - the designed carrying capacity of the aerial platform as specified by the
manufacturer
Shall - The word "shall" is to understood as mandatory
Stability - A condition in which the sum of the moments that tend to overturn the aerial platform is
less than the sum of the moments tending to resist overturning
User - A person(s) or entity that utilizes or puts into operation an aerial platform
Dealer Responsibilities:
Sound principles of safety, training, inspection, maintenance, applications, and operation
consistent with all data available regarding the parameters of intended use and expected
environment shall be applied in the training of operators, in maintenance, application, and operation
of the aerial platform with due consideration of the knowledge that the unit will be carrying
personnel.
Dealers shall keep and maintain a copy of the operation and maintenance manual stored in
the manual tube of the machine. A copy of the operations manual shall be provided upon each rental
or lease delivery.
Aerial platforms shall be inspected, serviced, and adjusted to manufacturer’s requirements
prior to each delivery by sale, lease or rental. A pre-inspection checklist is provided within each
operations and maintenance manual.
Before adjustments and repairs are started on an aerial platform, the following precautions
shall be taken as applicable:
1. All controls in the "off" position and all operating features secured from inadvertent motion
by brakes, blocks or other means.
2. Power plant stopped and starting means rendered inoperative.