Snorkel S3246 CE - Manual (Page 41)

Chapter 9 – Operation
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Figure 9.6 – Upper Controls
3. Remove the pin that connects the front panel to the
guardrails on the left side of the platform (refer to
Figure 9.7). Fasten the front panel to the mid rail on
the right side of the platform.
Figure 9.7 – Platform Front Panel
4. Remove the three pins on the right side of the plat-
form and fold the guardrails down to rest on the floor
of the platform.
Note
It may be necessary to extend the platform approximately
15 cm (6
″
) to remove the pins at the front of the platform.
If so, make certain to relock the extension deck in the
stowed position with the handles angled upward.
5. Remove the three pins on the left side of the platform
and fold the guardrails down to rest on the right side
guardrails.
6. Reverse this procedure to reposition the rails.
Swing-Out Trays
Batteries and hydraulic components are enclosed in
swing-out trays (refer to Figure 9.8) on each side of the
chassis.
Figure 9.8 – Swing-Out Tray
The tray on the right side of the chassis contains the
lower controls, brake release hand pump, hydraulic di-
rectional control valve, hydraulic pump, reservoir, and the
hydraulic fluid filter. The tray on the left side contains the
four batteries and the battery charger.
A
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes un-
stable. Death or serious injury will result from a tip-
over accident. Do not open the trays when the plat-
form is raised more than eight feet.
To open a tray, raise up on the latch and swing the tray
open.
Wallboard Loading
The platform gate (refer to Figure 9.9) may be used for
loading wallboard or other material. It is hinged on the left
side of the platform and is pinned on the right.
Figure 9.9 – Platform Gate
For easy loading of work materials in the platform, re-
move the pin and swing the gate open. Close the gate
and replace the pin after loading the platform.
Pin
Pin
Latch
Tray
Pin