JLG DVSP Series Operator Manual - Manual (Page 13)

SECTION 1 - SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
3121135 – JLG Lift – 1-3
Electrocution Hazard
Maintain a clearance of at least 10 ft (3m) between any
part of the machine and its occupants, their tools, and
their equipment from any electrical line or apparatus car-
rying up to 50,000 volts. One foot (0.3m) additional clear-
ance is required for every additional 30,000 volts or less.
The minimum safe approach distance may be reduced if
insulating barriers are installed to prevent contact, and if
the barriers are rated for the voltage of the line being
guarded. These barriers shall not be part of (or attached
to) the machine. The minimum safe approach distance
shall be reduced to a distance within the designed work-
ing dimensions of the insulating barrier. This determina-
tion shall be made by a qualified person in accordance
with employer, local, or governmental requirements for
work practices near energized equipment.
Tipping Hazard
• The user should be familiar with the surface before driv-
ing. Do not exceed the allowable sideslope and grade
while driving.
• Do not elevate platform or drive with platform elevated
while on a slope, or on an uneven or soft surface.
• Before driving on floors, bridges, trucks, and other sur-
faces, check allowable capacity of the surfaces.
• Never exceed the maximum platform capacity. Distrib-
ute loads evenly on platform floor.
• Keep the chassis of the machine a minimum of 2 ft.
(0.6m) from holes, bumps, drop-offs, obstructions,
debris, concealed holes, and other potential hazards at
the ground level.
• Never attempt to use the machine as a crane. Do not
tie-off machine to any adjacent structure.
• Do not increase the platform size with unauthorized
deck extensions or attachments, increasing the area
exposed to wind will decrease stability.
• If mast assembly or platform is caught so that one or
more wheels are off the ground, the operator must be
removed before attempting to free the machine. Use
cranes, forklift trucks, or other appropriate equipment to
stabilize machine and remove personnel.
Table 1-1. Minimum Safe Approach Distance (M.S.A.D.)
VOLTAGE RANGE
(PHASE TO PHASE)
MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH
DISTANCE - Feet (m)
0-50KV 10 (3)
Over 50KV to 200KV 15 (5)
Over 200KV to 350KV 20 (6)
Over 350KV to 500KV 25 (8)
Over 500KV to 750KV 35 (11)
Over 750KV to 1000KV 45 (14)
NOTE: This Minimum Safe Approach Distance shall apply
except where employer, local, or governmental regu-
lations are more stringent.