Snorkel TB85J CE - Manual (Page 56)

Chapter 9 – Stowing and Transporting
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6. Adjust the length of each chain or strap so the aerial
platform remains level when raised off the ground.
7. Use the hoist or crane to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.
Securing for Transport
Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
1. Chock the wheels.
2. Raise the main boom about 0.3 m (1 ′).
3. Place a large wood block under the tip end of the
main boom or jib foot (TB85J). Lower the platform so
the boom or foot rests on the wood block.
4. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
5. Turn the start switch off and place the platform con-
trol cover over the upper controls if the machine is
equipped with that option.
6. Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in
the off position. Turn the start switch off and remove
the key.
7. Turn the battery disconnect switch off.
8. Close and latch the cowling doors.
9. Use wire-ties to fasten the platform gate to the guard-
rails to prevent the gate from bouncing. Also, use
wire-ties to fasten the platform foot switch to the plat-
form floor.
10. Determine if the platform is made of steel or alumi-
num. Steel platforms have toeboards with rolled edges
an aluminum platforms have toeboards with straight
edges.
A
Caution
Aluminum toeboards are not strong enough to use
when securing the platform to the transport vehicle.
Damage to the platform will occur if the nylon strap
is placed over the toeboards. Thread the strap
through the platform mounting bracket or over the
mid rail when securing an aluminum platform.
11. Use a nylon strap to securely fasten the platform
against the wood block. On steel platforms, thread
the strap over the toeboard as shown in Figure 9.6.
12. On aluminum platforms, thread the strap over the
platform mounting bracket or the mid rail as shown
in Figure 9.6.
A
Caution
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs can produce
enough force to damage machine components. Do
not over tighten the straps or chains when securing
the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.
13. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the aerial
platform to the transport vehicle using the tie-down
lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-down and haul-
ing are the responsibility of the carrier.
Figure 9.6 – Platform
Steel Aluminum