Snorkel TB66J CE - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 4 – Safety Devices
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The gates close 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 4.4).
Note
The lanyard anchors are not for lifting or tying the ma-
chine 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.
Tilt Alarm
If the aerial platform chassis is out of level more than
3.5 degrees when the main boom is raised or extended,
an alarm will sound. The tilt alarm is located under the
upper control box (refer to Figure 4.6).
Figure 4.6 – Tilt Alarm
A Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unsta-
ble. Death or serious injury will 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.
Retract and lower 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.
Ground Operation Switch
The ground operation switch (refer to Figure 4.) pre-
vents boom and platform movement if a control switch
on the lower control panel is accidentally moved.
Hold the switch up to operate the machine from the
lower controls.
Platform Foot Switch
Stepping down on the platform foot switch (refer to
Figure 4.4) activates the upper controls.
Figure 4.4 – Platform
The foot switch must be engaged and a control must be
moved to operate the boom, drive and/or platform from
the upper controls.
Guardrails
The guardrail system includes a top rail, mid rail and
toeboards around the sides of the platform (refer to
Figure 4.4).
A gravity gate (refer to Figure 4.4) or an optional swing-
ing gate (refer to Figure 4.5) allows for access to the
platform.
Figure 4.5 – Platform
Swinging
Gate
Mid Rail
Lanyard
Anchors
Gravity
Gate
Top Rail
Platform Foot
Switch
Toeboard
Tilt Alarm