Snorkel SR3084SL - Manual (Page 45)

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Chapter 9 – 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 is shown in Figure 9.1.
Figure 9.1 – Stowed Position
Use the following procedure to properly stow the aerial
platform.
1. Fully lower the platform.
2. If the engine has just been under load and is hot, let
it idle for fi ve minutes before turning it off.
3. At the upper controls, push the emergency stop but-
ton inward.
4. Close and latch the platform entry gate.
5. At the lower controls, push the emergency stop button
inward. Place the on/off switch in the off position and
remove the key.
6. Close and latch the cowling doors.
Transporting
The aerial platform may be moved on a transport vehicle.
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.
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Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable.
Death or serious injury will result from a tip-over ac-
cident. Do not drive on ramps that exceed 35 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 35 percent grade capability of
the aerial platform.
A 35 percent grade is a 42 ″ (1.07 m) vertical rise in 10′
(3.05 m) horizontal length.
Use a winch to load and unload the aerial platform on
ramps that exceed the grade capability of the machine.
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:
Choosing the proper method of transportation.
Choosing the proper selection and use of transporta-
tion and tie-down devices.
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,
the DOT, and/or any other state or federal law are
followed.
Lifting With a Forklift
Use the following procedure to lift the aerial platform with
a forklift.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
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Danger
Lifting the aerial platform with the forklift forks posi-
tioned improperly can produce enough force to dam-
age machine components. When lifting the machine
from the side, place the forklift forks directly under
the designated lift points.
3. To lift the machine from the side, place the forklift
forks directly under the designated points under the
chassis (refer to Figure 9.2).
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