Danger, Caution – Snorkel S2033CE User Manual

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Chapter 9 – Operation

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ment (refer to Figure 9.6). A flow control valve slows the

pin movement to allow the aerial platform to stop before

the parking brakes engage.

Figure 9.6 – Mechanical Brake

This system operates automatically to stop and hold the

aerial platform when the drive controls are released or

power is interrupted. Manually disengage the brakes be-

fore towing or winching the aerial platform as described

under Towing in Chapter 11—Emergency Operation.

Swing-Out Trays

Batteries and hydraulic components are enclosed in

swing-out trays (refer to Figure 9.7) on each side of the

chassis.

Figure 9.7 – Swing-Out Tray

The tray on the right side of the chassis contains the

lower controls, the hydraulic directional control valve, the

pump, free-wheeling valve, and the hydraulic fluid filter.

The tray on the left side contains the four batteries and

the battery charger.

Danger

The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes un-

stable. Death or serious injury can result from a tip-

over accident. Do not open the trays when the plat-

form is raised more than eight feet.

Figure 9.4 – Left Side of Platform

Caution

The extension deck is free to move when the trig-

ger is engaged and the latch is released. Make cer-

tain the latch is locked in place when the deck is

extended in the working position and when it is

stowed.

3. Release the trigger when the platform is extended to

lock it in place.

4. Try to move the rails back and forth to make sure the

platform extension deck is locked in position.

Wallboard Loading Gate

The wallboard gate (refer to Figure 9.5) is hinged on the

left side of the platform and is pinned on the right.

Figure 9.5 – Rear of Platform

For easy loading of work materials in the platform, re-

move the pin and swing the gate upward and out of the

way. Lower and pin the gate after loading the platform.

Brakes

Each rear wheel is equipped with a mechanical spring-

applied, hydraulically released parking brake. When the

drive control is in neutral, a spring-activated pin protrudes

through an opening in the brake disc to prevent move-

Trigger

Brake Engaged

Cam

Tray

Handle

Latch