Snorkel SP18 - Manual (Page 55)

Chapter 10. Stowing and Transporting
To prevent unauthorized use and damage,
properly stow the aerial platform at the end of each
work day. It must also be properly stowed while
transporting.
■ Stowing
The properly stowed position for the SP17 is shown
in Figure 9.1.
Figure 9.1—Stowed Position SP17
The properly stowed position form the SP18 is
shown in Figure 9.2.
Figure 9.2—Stowed SP18
Use the following procedure to properly stow the
aerial platform.
1. Rotate the platform so it is perpendicular to
the end of the boom.
2. Fully lower and retract the main boom.
3. Fully lower the jib boom (SP18).
4. Center the booms between the rear wheels.
5. If the engine has been under load and is hot,
let it idle for five minutes.
6. Turn the master switch off and remove the
key, and close the lower control panel door.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. On dual fuel machines, close the shut-off
valve on the LPG tank.
9. Close and lock the cowling doors.
10. Engage the slew lock (see Figure 9.3)
Figure 9.3—Slew Lock Pin Set
■ Transporting
The aerial platform may be moved on a transport
vehicle or towed. Depending on the particular
situation, the aerial platform may be driven,
winched, or hoisted onto a vehicle such as a truck
or trailer. Driving is the preferred method.
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes
unstable. Death or serious injury can result
from a tip-over accident. Do not drive on
ramps that exceed 40 percent grade, or
where conditions of the ramp could cause
driving to be hazardous.
Drive the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle
if the ramp incline is within the 40 percent grade
capability of the aerial platform.
Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform
on ramps that exceed 40 percent grade. A winch
may also be used when conditions of the ramp
could cause driving to be hazardous.
The equipment used to load, unload, and transport
the aerial platform must have adequate capacity.
Refer to Chapter 2 to determine the approximate
weight of the aerial platform.
The user assumes all responsibility for making
sure the equipment used is capable of supporting
the weight of the aerial platform.
❑ Driving
Use the following procedure to drive the aerial
platform onto the transport vehicle.
1. Locate the transport vehicle so it is in a
straight line with the loading ramp.
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