Snorkel AB80J - Manual (Page 62)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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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 on ramps that exceed 30 percent
grade, or where conditions of the ramp could cause
driving to be hazardous.
Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle if the
ramp incline is within the 30 percent grade capability of
the aerial platform.
A 30 percent grade is a 36″ (0.91 m) vertical rise in 10′
(3.05 m) horizontal length.
Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on
ramps that exceed the grade capability of the machine.
A winch may also be used when conditions of the ramp
could cause driving to be hazardous.
The equipment used to load, unload, and transport the
aerial platform must have adequate capacity. Refer to
Chapter 2 to determine the approximate weight of the
aerial platform.
The user assumes all responsibility for choosing the
proper method of transportation, and the proper selection
and use of transportation and tie-down devices, making
sure the equipment used is capable of supporting the
weight of the aerial platform and that all manufacturer’s
instructions and warnings, regulations and safety rules of
their employer, the DOT and/or any other state or federal
law are followed.
Driving
Use the following procedure to drive the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so it is in a straight line
with the loading ramp.
2. Chock the vehicle wheels so it cannot roll away from
the ramp while the machine is loaded.
3. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
4. Drive the machine to the foot of the loading ramp
with the front wheels nearest the ramp. Make sure
the machine is centered with the ramps and that the
steering wheels are straight.
5. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to the boom.
6. Retract the tip boom and raise the main boom or jib
so it is horizontal.
7. Rotate the turntable slightly to the side so you can
see the front wheels.
8. Verify that the machine wheels, loading ramps, and
transport vehicle are aligned.
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury can result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Set the drive range to low before driving up
or down a grade.
9. Place the drive range switch in the low position.
10. Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle
in a straight line through the grade transitions with
minimal turning.
11. Rotate the turntable to align the main boom between
the rear wheels.
12. When driving down the ramp, always back the ma-
chine with the platform on the downhill side only.
Winching
Use the following procedure to winch the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so the aerial platform
will not roll forward after it is loaded.
2. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other
loose objects from the platform.
3. Drive the machine to the foot of the loading ramp
with the front wheels nearest the ramp. Make sure
the machine is centered with the ramps and that the
steering wheels are straight.
4. Fully retract the booms. Lower the main boom as much
as possible making sure there is adequate ground
clearance between the platform and the ramp.
5. Attach the winch to the tie-down lugs (refer to Figure
9.3) on the front of the chassis.
Figure 9.3 – Front Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
6. At each drive wheel, remove the two bolts from the
disconnect plate (refer to Figure 9.4). Turn the plate
over so the nipple points inward. Reinstall the two
bolts.
Tie-Down/Lifting
Lugs