Snorkel SP18 - Manual (Page 24)

■ Platform Foot Switch
The platform foot switch (refer to Figure 3.4)
prevents boom and platform movement if a control
on the upper control panel is accidentally moved.
Figure 3.4—Platform
Step down on the platform foot switch to activate
the boom and platform controls.
■ Guardrails
The guardrail system includes a top rail, mid rail,
and toeboards around the sides of the platform
(refer to Figure 3.4€).
A gravity gate or an optional swinging gate allows
for access to the platform (refer to Figure 3.4).
The swinging gate closes automatically after
entering or exiting the platform. The gate is part of
the guardrail system and must be securely
fastened after entering the platform.
■ Lanyard Anchors
Two lanyard anchors for fall restraint anchorage
are provided below the upper controls at the front of
the platform (refer to Figure 3.4‚).
NOTE
The lanyard anchors are not for lifting or tying the
machine down.
All personnel in the platform must connect their fall
restraint device to a lanyard anchor before raising
the platform. Do not use the aerial platform for
personal fall arrest anchorage.
■ Horn
The horn (refer to Figure 3.2) may be used to
warn personnel on the ground. The horn is
operational when the machine is set up for
operation from the upper controls.
■ Tilt Alarm
If the aerial platform chassis is out of level more
than five degrees when the main boom is raised or
extended, an alarm will sound.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes
unstable. Death or serious injury can result
from a tip-over accident. Do not drive or
position the aerial platform for elevated use
near any drop-off, hole, slope, soft or uneven
ground, or other tip-over hazard.
Completely lower and retract the main boom and
then drive to a level surface when the tilt alarm
sounds.
The tilt alarm is for added protection and does not
justify operating on anything other than firm, flat,
level surfaces.
■ All Motion Alarm
An all motion alarm is be provided on the machine.
When boom or drive control is moved out of neutral,
the alarm sounds to warn personnel in the work
area to stand clear.
■ Flashing Light
An amber flashing light is located on the top of the
boom. The flashing light warns personnel that the
aerial platform is in the area.
The light flashes at about one flash per second
when the engine is running.
■ Driving Lights
Optional headlights and blinking tail lights may be
installed on the machine. The headlights are 30
watts each and are located on the top of the front
cowling. The tail lights are 25 watts each and are
mounted on the sides of the rear cowling.
Driving lights help improve visibility while driving
the aerial platform and help others see it too.
Driving lights are not for driving on public
roadways.
■ Platform Working Lights
Optional platform working lights may be located on
the top rail of the platform, one on each side of the
upper control panel.
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Chapter 3. Safety Devices
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