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Lanyard anchors, Ground fault circuit interrupter, Tilt alarm – Snorkel AB60J User Manual

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Chapter 4 – Safety Devices

AB60J – 0181972

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Lanyard Anchors

Two lanyard anchors for fall restraint anchorage are pro-

vided below the upper controls at the front of the platform

(refer to Figure 4.5).

Note

The lanyard anchors are not designed for lifting or tying

the machine down.

All personnel in the platform must connect their fall

restraint device to a lanyard anchor before raising

the platform.

Attach only one fall restraint device to each lanyard

anchor.

Do not use the aerial platform for personal fall arrest

anchorage.

Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter

The electrical power outlet at the platform (refer to Figure

4.7) contains a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to

provide protection for personnel.

Figure 4.7 – Electrical Power Outlet

Tilt Alarm

If the aerial platform chassis is out of level more than five

degrees when the main boom is raised or extended, or

when the riser boom is raised, an alarm will sound. The

tilt alarm is located at the upper control panel.

Danger

The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.

Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-

cident. Do not drive or position the aerial platform

for elevated use near any drop-off, hole, slope, soft

or uneven ground, or other tip-over hazard.

Completely lower the booms and then drive to a level

surface when the tilt alarm sounds.

The tilt alarm is for added protection and does not

justify operating on anything other than firm, flat, level

surfaces.

Engine Protection Systems

A constant alarm will sound to warn against high engine

temperature or low oil pressure.

The engine will shut-down

if the operating temperature exceeds a preset level

or if the oil pressure is too low for safe operation.

High Engine Temperature Alarm

If the coolant in a Continental, Cummins, Ford or GM

engine exceeds the engine operating temperature an

alarm will sound and the engine will shut off.

If the oil in a Hatz engine exceeds the engine operating

temperature an alarm will sound and the engine will shut

off. Any time there is no alternator current being produced,

an alarm will sound and the engine will shut off. This pre-

vents high engine temperature if the fan belt breaks.

Do not restart the engine until the condition that caused

the overheating has been corrected.

Low Oil Pressure Alarm

The low oil pressure alarm sounds when the engine oil

pressure is near the lower limit for safe engine operation.

If the alarm sounds, lower the platform to the ground and

then turn the engine off.

If the engine oil pressure falls below a safe operating

value the engine will shut off.

The engine can be restarted with low oil pressure,

but it will only run for a few seconds before it shuts

off again.

Do not restart the engine until the condition that

caused the low oil pressure has been corrected.

Horn

An optional horn may be used to warn personnel on the

ground. The horn is on the upper control box.

The horn is operational when the emergency stop button

and the start switches are both on, at the lower and the

upper controls.

All Motion Alarm

An optional all motion alarm may be provided on the ma-

chine. The alarm sounds, in short beeps, anytime the the

machine fuctions are being operated. The alarm is used

to warn personnel in the work area to stand clear.

Flashing Lights

The optional flashing lights mounted on the top of the

cowling on each side of the machine (refer to Figure 4.8)

may be used to warn personnel that the aerial platform

is in the area.

Test Button

Reset Button