Snorkel TB85J CE - Manual (Page 20)

Chapter 4 – Safety Devices
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Figure 4.5 – Platform
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 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 re-
straint device to a lanyard anchor before raising the plat-
form. Do not use the aerial platform for personal fall ar-
rest 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 panel.
A
Danger
The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes un-
stable. 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 haz-
ard.
Completely 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.
Axle/Boom Interlock
The rear axles on the chassis extend to help stabilize
the machine when the boom is raised or extended.
The axle/boom interlock prevents the boom from extend-
ing and from raising above horizontal if the rear axles are
not properly extended and locked in position.
Ground Operation Switch
The ground operation switch (refer to Figure 4.1) 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
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 Fig-
ure 4.4).
A gravity gate (refer to Figure 4.4) or an optional swinging
gate (refer to Figure 4.5) allows for access to the plat-
form.
Swinging
Gate
Toeboard
Top Rail
Mid Rail
Gravity
Gate
Lanyard
Anchors
Platform Foot
Switch