Snorkel AB60J - Manual (Page 59)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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The empty vehicle weight is stamped on the serial
number placard and is listed in Chapter 2.
The user assumes all responsibility for:
Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
Making sure all manufacturer’s instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer
and/or any state or federal law are followed.
Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Inspect the lifting lugs (refer to Figures 9.2 and 9.4)
to make sure they are free of cracks, rust, and are
in good condition. Have any damage repaired by a
qualified service technician before attempting to hoist
the machine.
Figure 9.4 – Rear Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using
bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs
and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them
from falling out under a slack line condition may also
be used.
Do not run the sling cable through the lifting lugs.
Cable damage and/or failure can result from the
cable contacting the sharp corners of the lug.
There is no effective way of putting a corner
protector in the hole of the lug.
5. Use spreader bars of sufficient length to keep the
chains, straps, or cables from contacting the turntable
or booms.
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When using cables, use rigid corner protectors
at any point where the cable contacts on sharp
corners to prevent damaging the cable.
Careful rigging of the spreaders is required to
prevent machine damage.
6. Adjust the length of each chain or strap so the aerial
platform remains level when raised off the ground.
7. Use the hoist or crane to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.
Securing for Transport
Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle:
1. Chock the wheels.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
3. Raise the main boom about 1′ (0.3 m).
4. Place a wood block under the rotator pylon. Lower
the boom so the pylon rests on the wood block.
5. From the upper controls, turn the start switch to the
off position. If equipped, place the platform control
box cover over the upper controls.
6. From the lower controls, push the emergency stop
button inward. Turn the start switch to the off position
and remove the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. On duel fuel machines, close the shut-off valve on
the LPG tank (refer to Figure 9.5).
Figure 9.5 – LPG Tank
9. Close and latch the cowling doors.
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Shutoff Valve
Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs