Snorkel XT24AL-sn10000+ User Manual

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1/31/2008 -

environment and severity of use of the aerial platform. The owner shall arrange that frequent and
annual inspections are performed. All malfunctions and problems noted shall be corrected before
the aerial platform is returned to service.

1. The owner of an aerial platform shall cause a frequent inspection to be performed on an

aerial platform:

2. That has been in service for 3 months.
3. That has been out of service for a period longer than 3 months.
4. The inspection shall be made by a person qualified as a mechanic on the specific make and

model of the aerial platform.

5. The inspection shall include all items specified by the manufacturer for a frequent

inspection and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:

6. All functions and their controls for speed(s), smoothness, and limits of motion.
7. Emergency lowering means.
8. All chain and cable mechanisms for adjustment and worn or damaged parts.
9. All emergency and safety devices
10. Lubrication of all moving parts, inspection of filter element(s), hydraulic oil, engine oil, and

coolant, as specified by the manufacturer.

11. Visual inspection of structural components and other critical components, such as fasteners,

pins, shafts, and locking devices.

12. Placards, warnings, and control markings.
13. Items specified by the manufacturer.
14. Correction of all malfunctions and problems identified and further inspection.

The owner of an aerial platform shall cause an annual inspection to be performed on the

aerial platform no later than 13 months from the date of the prior annual inspection. The
inspection shall be made by a person qualified as a mechanic on the specific make and model of the
aerial platform. The inspection shall include all items specified by the manufacturer for an annual
inspection as listed in the operations and maintenance manual.

Before adjustments and repairs are started on an aerial platform, the following precautions

shall be applicable:

1. All controls in the "off" position and all operating features from inadvertent motion by

brakes, blocks, or other means.

2. Power source disconnected/stopped and starting means rendered inoperative
3. Platform lowered to the full down position, if possible, or otherwise secured by blocking or

cribbing to prevent dropping

4. Hydraulic oil pressure relieved from all hydraulic circuits before loosening or removing

hydraulic components