Snorkel TB65J - Manual (Page 16)

Chapter 4 – Safety Devices
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Figure 4.3 – Emergency Lowering Knob
Ground Operation Switch
The ground operation switch (refer to Figure 4.) prevents
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
Step down on the platform foot switch (refer to Figure
4.4) to activate 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 guardrails (refer to Figure 4.4) help protect personnel
from falling off the platform.
The guardrail system includes:
• A top rail
• A mid rail
• Gravity gate(s) and/or walk-through gate (refer to
Figure 4.5)
• Toeboards around the sides of the platform.
Figure 4.5 – Platform
The gates allow for access to the platform and close
automatically after entering or exiting the platform. After
entering the platform check to make sure the gravity
gate(s) are fully lowered and even with the mid rail.
The walk-through gate must be securely fastened after
entering the platform.
Lanyard Anchors
Two lanyard anchors for fall restraint anchorage are pro-
vided 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.
• Attach only one fall restraint device to each lanyard
anchor.
• Do not use the aerial platform for personal fall arrest
anchorage.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
The electrical power outlet at the platform (refer to Figure
4.6) contains a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) to
provide protection for personnel.
Toeboard
Platform Foot
Switch
Lanyard Anchors
Top Rail
Mid Rail
Walk-Through or
Gravity Gate
Gravity Gate
Emergency
Lowering Knob
Walk-Through Gate