Snorkel AB80J User Manual
Manual, Operator’s
Table of contents
Document Outline
- Chapter 1 – Introduction
- Aerial Platform Features
- Options
- Safety Alerts
- Operation
- Maintenance
- Manual of Responsibilities
- Additional Information
- Chapter 2 – Specifications
- Component Identification
- Working Envelope – AB80J
- Working Envelope – AB85RJ
- General Specifications – AB80J
- General Specifications – AB85RJ
- Engine Specifications
- Engine Oil Viscosity
- Chapter 3 – Safety
- Electrocution Hazards
- Minimum Safe Approach Distance
- Prestart Inspection
- Work Place Inspection and Practices
- Operation
- Tip-Over and Falling Hazards
- Electrical System
- Hydraulic System
- Engine and Fuel Handling Precautions
- Placards and Decals
- Chapter 4 – Safety Devices
- Emergency Stop Controls
- Emergency Power System
- Manual Emergency Lowering Pump
- Ground Operation Switch
- Platform Foot Switch
- Guardrails
- Lanyard Anchors
- Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
- Tilt Alarm
- Engine Protection Systems
- High Engine Temperature Alarm
- Low Oil Pressure Alarm
- Horn
- Drive Motion Alarm
- Flashing Light
- Driving Lights
- Platform Work Lights
- Chapter 5 – Gauges and Displays
- Hour Meter
- Engine Temperature Gauge
- Ammeter
- Voltmeter – GM Engines
- Engine Air Filter Gauge
- Fuel Gauge
- Engine Oil
- Hydraulic Fluid Filter Gauge
- Fluid Level and Temperature Gauge
- Chapter 6 – Controls
- Battery Disconnect Switch
- Lower Controls
- Start Switch
- Emergency Stop Button
- Controls Selector Switch
- Ground Operation Switch
- Rotation Switch
- Riser Switch
- Boom Elevation Switch
- Boom Extension Switch
- Boom Speed Knob
- Jib Rotation Switch – AB85RJ Only
- Jib Articulation Switch
- Platform Level Switch
- Platform Rotation Switch
- Engine/Emergency Power Switch
- Engine Speed Switch
- Fuel Switch
- Manifold Air Inlet Heater – Deutz Only
- Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch
- Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons
- Upper Controls
- Start Switch
- Emergency Stop Button
- Boom Joystick
- Boom Extend Joystick – AB80J
- Jib Rotation/Boom Extend Joystick – AB85RJ
- Drive Joystick
- Drive Range Switch
- Steer Mode Switch
- Jib Articulation Switch
- Platform Level Switch
- Platform Rotate Switch
- Engine/Emergency Power Switch
- Throttle Switch
- Horn Button
- Platform Foot Switch
- Machine/Generator Switch
- Dual Fuel
- Driving and Platform Work Lights
- Chapter 7 – Prestart Inspection
- Operator’s Manual
- Engine
- Oil Level
- Coolant
- Radiator
- Fuel Tank
- Fuel Line
- Air Filter
- Charging System
- Cold Weather Start Kit
- Electrical System
- Battery Fluid Level
- Battery Terminals
- Cables and Wiring Harness
- Hydraulic System
- Fluid Level
- Fluid Filter
- Hoses, Tubes, and Fittings
- Tires and Wheels
- Lower Control Station
- Operating Controls
- Emergency Stop
- Emergency Power
- Manual Emergency Lowering Pump
- Level Sensor
- Flashing Light
- Sandblast Protection Kit
- Structures
- Weldments
- Boom Slide Pads
- Extension Cylinder Slide Pads – AB85RJ
- Fasteners
- Upper Control Station
- Guardrail System
- Lanyard Anchors
- Operating Controls
- Emergency Stop
- Emergency Power
- Horn
- Electrical Power Outlet
- Platform Control Cover
- Drive Motion Alarm
- Driving and Work Lights
- Platform Glazier Package
- Placards and Decals
- Prestart Inspection Checklist
- Chapter 8 – Operation
- Cold Weather Start-Up
- Engine Cold Weather Start Kit
- Cummins — Block Heater
- Deutz — Manifold Preheater
- GM — Radiator Hose In-Line
- Hydraulic System Cold Weather Warm-Up
- Hydraulic System Warm-up Switch
- Manually Warming The Hydraulic System
- Preparing for Operation
- Lower Controls
- Upper Controls
- Boom Operation
- Driving and Steering
- Drive Speeds
- Motion Warning Alarm
- Gradeability
- Percent vs. Degree of Slope
- Driving on a Slope
- Calculating Percent Grade
- Machine Gradeability
- Electrical Power Outlet
- AC Generator
- Dual Fuel
- Air Line
- Driving Lights
- Platform Work Lights
- Glazier Package
- Platform Capacity
- Platform Welder
- Platform Capacity
- Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
- Stowing
- Tucked Stow – AB80J
- Transporting
- Driving
- Winching
- Hoisting
- Securing for Transport
- Chapter 10 – Emergency Operation
- Emergency Power System
- Lower Controls
- Upper Controls
- Emergency Lowering Pump
- Chapter 11 – Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting Chart
- Appendix A – Glossary