Chapter 1 – introduction, Danger, Warning – Snorkel S3219E-sn000017+ User Manual
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S3219E/S4732E – 1500834
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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 concrete.
The S3219E uses a single hydraulic cylinder to raise
and lower the platform. The S4732E machines have
two hydraulic cylinders to raise and lower the platform. A
hydraulic motor on each of the front drive wheels provides
power to move the aerial platform.
The standard machine includes the following features:
Proportional drive and lift up control
Driveable at full height
Two speed drive – S4732E
Drive motion alarm
Non-marking tires
Automatic pothole protection system
Level sensor with drive/lift interlock
Diagnostic center display
Battery condition indicator
Manual lowering valve
Lockable battery disconnect switch
Tie-down/lifting lugs
Heavy duty battery charger
Swing-out hydraulic component and battery trays
Non-slip metal platform floor
Three foot platform extension
125 volt AC electrical outlet with GFCI
Scissor arm safety support prop
Lowering alarm
Horn
Forklift loadable from three sides
Rear forklift pockets
Saloon style entry doors
Five year limited warranty
The aerial platform has been manufactured to conform to all
applicable requirements of the following organizations.
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
Options
The following options may be provided on the machine:
Flashing light
Loading control
Operator’s Manual
This manual provides information for safe and proper
operation of the aerial platform. Some information in this
manual refers to options that may or may not be on your
machine. 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
product 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. Follow
these instructions to reduce the likelihood of personal
injury and property damage. The terms danger, warning,
and caution indicate varying degrees of personal injury
or property damage that can result if the instruction is
not followed.
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.
Warning
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if
not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury. 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.
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 could
result from such accidents. Read and understand the
information in this manual and on the placards and
decals on the machine before operating the aerial
platform on the job.