Snorkel XT24AL-sn10000+ - Manual (Page 34)

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3. Platform lowered to the full down position, if possible, or otherwise secured by locking or
cribbing to prevent dropping.
4. Hydraulic oil pressure relieved from all hydraulic circuits before loosening or removing
hydraulic components.
5. Safety props or latches installed where applicable as described by the manufacturer.
When parts or components are replaced, they shall be identical or equivalent to original
aerial platform parts or components.
Whenever a dealer directs or authorizes an individual to operate an aerial platform, the
dealer shall ensure that the individual has been trained under the direction of a qualified person in
accordance with the manufacturer's operating and maintenance manual.
Manufacturer's operating instruction and required training on the proper use and operation
of the aerial platform shall be provided upon each delivery, by sale, lease, or rental.
When a dealer operates an aerial platform in sales demonstrations or for other beneficial
use, the dealer shall assume the responsibilities of users and the operating personnel shall assume
the responsibilities of operators.
The dealer is responsible for obtaining the proper information from the manufacturer and
providing that information to the owner or user involving questions related to all aspects of the
aerial platform.
Dealers shall retain the following records for at least 3 years:
1. Name and address of the purchaser of each aerial platform by serial number and the date
of delivery.
2. Records of the person(s) trained upon each delivery of an aerial platform
3. Records of the pre-delivery preparation performed prior to each delivery
Modifications or alterations of aerial platforms shall be made only with prior written
permission of the manufacturer.
The dealer shall comply with safety-related bulletins as received from the manufacturer.
Responsibilities of Owners:
Sound principles of safety, training, inspection, maintenance, application, and operation
consistent with all data available regarding the parameters of intended use and expected
environment shall be applied in the performance of the responsibilities of owners with due
consideration of knowledge that the unit will be carrying personnel.
Owners 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. These manual(s) are considered an integral part of the aerial platform and are
vital to communicate necessary safety information to users and operators.
The owner of an aerial platform shall arrange that the maintenance specified in the
standard is properly performed on a timely basis. The owner shall establish a preventive
maintenance program in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and based on the