Snorkel AB46J - Manual (Page 60)

Driving onto transport trailer
To safely drive an AB46J onto a transport trailer,
observe the following steps:
1. Visually inspect the alignment of the loading
ramp (1) and the truck or trailer (2). They
should both be on the same straight line.
2. Chock (3) the wheels of the truck or trailer so
it cannot roll away form the loading ramp (1)
while the AB46J is being loaded.
3. Set ground control box for platform operation.
4. Enter the platform and attach the lanyard of
your fall restraint to the lanyard anchor point
(4) on the platform.
5. Use the controls on the platform control box
(5) to raise jib boom (6) to horizontal
position.
6. Use the platform controls to bring the AB46J
into the STOWED POSITION, except jib
boom horizontal, at foot of the loading ramp
(7) with steering wheels (8) nearest ramp (7).
7. Visually check (from the platform) to be sure
the AB46J is aligned with the ramp and the
ramp is still aligned with the truck or trailer.
All should be in a straight line.
Death or Serious Injury can result from
losing control of an AB46J while loading.
Always set the Drive Range to LOW before
you drive up or down a grade.
8. Set the Drive Range to LOW.
9. Use turntable Swing to move the platform
slightly to the side so you are aligned with
the wheels and can see them better.
10. Use the Drive/Steer controller to slowly drive
the AB46J straight onto the ramp and trailer.
11. Use turntable Swing to align the base boom
between the rear wheels.
12. Lower the jib boom until it is about one foot
(0.3 m) above the trailer.
13. Chock the AB46J wheels.
■ Securing to a Transport Vehicle
1. Place two 2” x 4” wooded blocks (1) under
the rear of the platform (2) as shown. Use
Platform Level, on platform control box, to
lower the platform (2) onto the blocks (1).
2. Set the Master Key Switch to OFF then
remove the key.
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