Snorkel S3010E - Manual (Page 14)

Chapter 4 – Safety Devices
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Safety Prop
The safety prop (refer to Figure 4.5) is used to support
the scissors structure when access to the scissors arm
components or the chassis is required. Always use the
safety prop when the platform is raised during inspection
and maintenance.
Figure 4.5 – Safety Prop
Guardrails
The guardrails (refer to Figure 4.6) help protect personnel
from falling off the platform.
The guardrail system includes:
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A top rail
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A mid rail
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An entry gate
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Toeboards around the sides of the platform.
Figure 4.6 – Guard Rails
The entry gate allows for access to the platform. The entry
gate must be completely closed except when personnel
are entering or leaving the platform.
Tilt Alarm
An alarm will sound if the aerial platform chassis is out
of level more than 2 degrees side-to-side or 2 degrees
front-to-rear when the platform is raised.
Drive/Lift Level Sensor Interlock
The aerial platform drive and lift functions are interlocked
through a level sensor system. The drive/lift level sensor
interlock operates when the platform is elevated approxi-
mately 6′ (1.8 m).
If the chassis is tilted more than two degrees side-to-side
or more than two degrees front-to-rear, the drive and lift
functions will not operate and an alarm will sound.
Lower the platform and drive to a level surface when the
drive/lift level sensor alarm sounds.
The drive/lift level sensor system is for added protection
and does not justify operating on anything other than firm,
flat, level surfaces.
Lowering Alarm
When the joystick is moved out of neutral to lower the
platform, the alarm emits a loud beeping sound to warn
personnel in the work area to stand clear.
Danger
Pinch points exist on the scissors structure. Death
or serious injury will result if the scissors structure
lowers onto personnel within the scissors arms or
under the raised platform. Stand clear while raising
and lowering the platform.
Be careful when lowering the platform. Keep hands and
fingers away from the scissors structures components.
Emergency Lowering System
The emergency lowering system may be used to lower
the platform if there is a malfunction in the hydraulic or
electrical system. Push downward on the lever to lower
the platform.
On the S3010E machine the lowering lever is at the front
of the aerial platform (refer to Figure 4.4).
Figure 4.4 – Emergency Lowering System
Safety Props
Front of Machine
Toeboard
Mid Rail
Top Rail
Entry Gate
Emergency
Lowering Lever