Snorkel A38E-sn004509+ User Manual
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A38E – 8210052
Table of Contents
Electrical Danger ............................ Inside Front Cover
California Proposition 65 ................ Inside Front Cover
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Aerial Platform Features .............................................1
Options .......................................................................1
Operator’s Manual ......................................................1
Safety Alerts ...............................................................1
Operation ....................................................................1
Maintenance ...............................................................2
Manual of Responsibilities ..........................................2
Additional Information .................................................2
Chapter 2 – Specifications
Component Identification ............................................3
Working Envelope .....................................................4
General Specifications................................................5
Chapter 3 – Safety
Electrocution Hazards ................................................7
Minimum Safe Approach Distance .............................7
Prestart Inspection......................................................8
Work Place Inspection and Practices .........................8
Operation ....................................................................8
Tip-Over and Falling Hazards .....................................9
Electrical System ........................................................9
Hydraulic System........................................................9
Placards and Decals.................................................10
Chapter 4 – Safety Devices
Emergency Stop Controls......................................... 11
Upper Controls Emergency Stop Override ............... 11
Emergency Lowering Knobs..................................... 11
Manual Turntable Rotation .......................................12
Manual Tip Boom Retraction ....................................12
Guardrails .................................................................12
Lanyard Anchors.......................................................13
Tilt Alarm ...................................................................13
Horn ..........................................................................13
All Motion Alarm........................................................13
Flashing Light ...........................................................13
Chapter 5 – Gauges and Displays
Display Screen .........................................................15
Hour Meter ............................................................15
Battery Charge Indicator...........................................15
Hydraulic Fluid Level Dipstick...................................15
Chapter 6 – Batteries
General Maintenance ...............................................17
Charging ...................................................................17
Chapter 7 – Controls
Battery Disconnect ..................................................19
Lower Controls .........................................................19
Start Switch ...........................................................19
Emergency Stop Button ........................................19
Upper Controls Emergency Stop Override ............20
Enable Button ........................................................20
Riser ......................................................................20
Main Boom ............................................................20
Tip Boom ...............................................................20
Turntable Rotation .................................................20
Circuit Breaker Reset Button ....................................20
Upper Controls .........................................................20
Emergency Stop Button ........................................21
Joystick .................................................................21
Steer Switch ..........................................................21
Drive/Steer Button .................................................21
Riser Button ..........................................................21
Main Boom Button .................................................21
Tip Boom Button ....................................................21
Turntable Rotation Button .....................................21
Platform Level Button ............................................22
Horn ......................................................................22
Platform Rotator .......................................................22
Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
Operator’s Manual Holder ........................................23
Electrical System ......................................................23
Battery Fluid Level ................................................23
Battery Terminals ...................................................24
Battery Charger .....................................................24
Battery Condition Indicator ....................................24
Cables and Wiring Harness ......................................25
Hydraulic System......................................................25
Fluid Level .............................................................25
Fluid Filter .............................................................25
Hoses, Tubes, and Fittings ....................................25
Tires and Wheels ......................................................26
Lower Control Station ...............................................26
Operating Controls ................................................26
Lowering Alarm .....................................................26
Emergency Stop ....................................................26
Manual Turntable Rotation .......................................27
Manual Tip Boom Retraction ....................................27
Flashing Light ...........................................................27
Structures .................................................................27
Weldments ............................................................28
Boom Slide Pads ...................................................28
Fasteners ..............................................................28
Upper Control Station ...............................................28
Guardrail System ..................................................28
Lanyard Anchors ...................................................29
Operating Controls ................................................29
Emergency Stop ....................................................29
Horn ......................................................................30
Electrical Power Outlet ..........................................30
All Motion Alarm........................................................30
Placards and Decals.................................................30
Prestart Inspection Checklist ....................................33