Snorkel S2033CE - Manual (Page 5)

S2033 – 330003EE 1
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Aerial Platform Features
The aerial platform is a self-propelled scissors lift that
has been designed to raise personnel, their tools, and
material to the workstation. The aerial platform has been
designed for use on hard surface floors such as con-
crete. The platform is raised and lowered with a hydrau-
lic cylinder. A hydraulic motor on each of the front drive
wheels provides power to move the aerial platform.
The standard machine includes the following features.
• Three speed drive and lift up control
• Driveable at full height
• Drive motion alarm
• Non-marking tires
• Automatic pothole protection system
• Level sensor with drive/lift interlock
• Hour meter
• Manual lowering valve
• Lockable battery disconnect switch
• Tie-down lugs
• Lifting lugs
• Heavy duty battery charger with ammeter
• Swing-out hydraulic and electrical component trays
• Non-slip metal platform floor
• 0.9 meter (three foot) platform extension
• Scissor arm safety support prop
• Horn
• Lowering alarm
• Lowering interrupt
• Overload protection
• Removable upper controls
• Forklift loadable from three sides
• Rear forklift pockets
• Swinging entry gate
• Keyed control selector switch
• Five year limited warranty
The aerial platform has been manufactured to conform to
European Directive 98/37/EC and European Standard
EN280.
Options
The following options may be provided on the machine.
• Flashing light
• Dual lanyard anchors
• Battery condition indicator
Operator’s Manual
This manual provides information for safe and proper op-
eration of the aerial platform. Read and understand the
information in this Operator’s Manual before operating
the aerial platform on the job.
Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from
Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part number from
the front cover to assure that the correct manual will be
supplied.
All information in this manual is based on the latest prod-
uct information at the time of publication. Snorkel reserves
the right to make product changes at any time without
obligation.
Safety Alerts
A safety alert symbol is used throughout this manual to
indicate danger, warning, and caution instructions. Fol-
low these instructions to reduce the likelihood of per-
sonal injury and property damage. The terms danger,
warning, and caution indicate varying degrees of personal
injury or property damage that can result if the instruc-
tion is not followed.
A
Danger
Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which,
if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.
This signal word is to be used in the most extreme
situations.
A
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
A
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate in-
jury. It may also be used to alert against unsafe
practices.
Notes
Notes are used to provide special information or helpful
hints to assist in aerial platform operation, but do not
indicate a hazardous situation.
Operation
The aerial platform has built-in safety features and has
been factory tested for compliance with Snorkel specifi-
cations and industry standards. However, any personnel
lifting aerial platform can be potentially dangerous in the
hands of untrained or careless operators.
A
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when the
aerial platform is operated by personnel who are
not trained and authorized. Death or serious injury
can result from such accidents. Read and under-
stand the information in this manual and on the plac-
ards and decals on the machine before operating
the aerial platform on the job.
Training is essential and must be performed by a quali-
fied person. Become proficient in knowledge and actual
operation before using the aerial platform on the job. You
must be trained and authorized to perform any functions
of the aerial platform. Operation of the aerial platform must
be within the scope of the machine specifications.