Snorkel S3219E-sn000017+ - Manual (Page 48)

Chapter 10 – Stowing and Transporting
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lugs when hoisting the aerial platform. Machine damage
can occur if the sling is attached anywhere else.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when the aerial
platform is lifted using improper equipment and/or
lifting techniques. Death or serious injury could result
from such accidents. Use proper equipment and lifting
techniques when lifting the aerial platform.
Know the weight of the aerial platform and the capacity
of the lifting devices before hoisting.
Lifting devices include the hoist or crane, chains,
straps, cables, hooks, sheaves, shackles, slings, and
other hardware used to support the machine.
The empty vehicle weight is stamped on the serial
number placard and is listed in Chapter 2.
The user assumes all responsibility for:
Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
Making sure all manufacturer’s instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer
and/or any state or federal law are followed.
Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle:
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Inspect the front lifting lugs and the rear lifting lugs
(refer to Figures 10.4 and 10.5) to make sure they
are free of cracks and are in good condition. There
are two lugs on the rear of the chassis and two on the
front. Have any damage repaired by a qualified service
technician before attempting to hoist the machine.
Figure 10.5 – Rear of Chassis
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
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4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using
bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs
and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them
from falling out under a slack line condition may also
be used.
Do not run the sling cable through the lifting lugs.
Cable damage and/or failure can result from the
cable contacting the sharp corners of the lug.
There is no effective way of putting a corner
protector in the hole of the lug.
5. Use spreader bars of sufficient length to keep the
chains, straps, or cables from contacting the scissors
structure or platform.
When using cables, use rigid corner protectors
at any point where the cable contacts on sharp
corners to prevent damaging the cable.
Careful rigging of the spreaders is required to
prevent machine damage.
6. Adjust the length of each chain or strap so the aerial
platform remains level when raised off the ground.
7. Use the hoist or crane to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.
Securing for Transport
Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
1. Chock the wheels.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
3. Properly stow the aerial platform.
4. Place wood blocks under the front ends of the pothole
protection skids to limit excessive loading on the front
drive wheel bearings.
5. Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in
the off position.
6. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
Caution
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs can produce
enough force to damage machine components. Do
not over tighten the straps or chains when securing
the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.
7. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the aerial plat-
form to the transport vehicle using the front and rear
tie-down lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-down
and hauling is the responsibility of the carrier.
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Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs