Snorkel AB80J - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 4 – Safety Devices
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Ground Operation Switch
The ground operation switch (refer to Figure 4.1) prevents
boom and platform movement if a control switch on the
lower control panel is accidentally moved.
Hold the switch up to operate the machine from the lower
controls.
Platform Foot Switch
Stepping down on the platform foot switch (refer to Figure
4.4) activates the upper controls.
Figure 4.4 – Platform
The foot switch must be engaged and a control must be
moved to operate the boom, drive, and/or platform from
the upper controls.
Guardrails
The guardrail system includes a top rail, mid rail, and
toeboards around the sides of the platform.
A gravity gate at the rear and on the right side (refer to
Figure 4.4), and a walk-through gate on the left side (refer
to Figure 4.5) allows for access to the platform.
Figure 4.5 – Platform
The gates close automatically after entering or exiting the
platform. The gate is part of the guardrail system and must
be securely fastened after entering the platform.
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 4.4).
Note
The lanyard anchors are not for lifting or tying the ma-
chine down.
All personnel in the platform must connect their fall
restraint device to a lanyard anchor before raising the
platform. 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
4.6) contains a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to
provide protection for personnel.
Figure 4.6 – 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 under the upper control panel.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury can 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.
Toeboard
Platform Foot
Switch
Lanyard Anchors
Top Rail
Mid Rail
Walk-Through Gate
Gravity Gate
Walk-Through Gate
Electrical
Power Outlet