Airo A16 J Series, User Manual

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User’s Manual – A16 J A18 J Series Page 3
Tigieffe thanks you for purchasing a product of its range and reminds you to read this manual and familiarize with its
contents before using the machine. The information in this manual is crucial for the correct use of your aerial work
platform and you should be familiar and comply with these instructions for your own safety. Please store this manual in a
safe place, but at quick-reach in case of need. The contents of this manual may be modified as a result of any change or
improvement done by the manufacturer. This will involve no prior notice and no other obligations of the manufacturer to
make any upgrade, change, or improvement of the units already in the market.
Contents:
1. INTRODUCTION ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.1. Legal mentions .......................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.1. Delivery of the machine ............................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.2. Statements of successful commissioning, first installation test, periodical functional tests and property
transfers. .................................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.2.1. Statements of successful commissioning carried out by the first owner. ..................................................... 6
1.1.2.2. Periodical Functional Tests. ........................................................................................................................ 7
1.1.2.3. Transfers of ownership. ............................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3. Operators training and information. ............................................................................................................. 7
1.2. Tests of the manufacturer performed before the delivery. .................................................................... 7
1.3. Application field ........................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3.1. Deboarding the platform off the ground ....................................................................................................... 8
1.4. Description of the machine ...................................................................................................................... 8
1.5. Operator's stations .................................................................................................................................... 9
1.6. Power supply ............................................................................................................................................. 9
1.7. Machine life, demolition and decommissioning ..................................................................................... 9
1.8. Identification ............................................................................................................................................ 10
1.9. Location of the main components ......................................................................................................... 11
2. TECHNICAL FEATURES OF THE STANDARD MACHINE ....................................................... 12
2.1. Model A16 JE ........................................................................................................................................... 12
2.2. Model A16 JED ........................................................................................................................................ 15
2.3. Model A16 JRTD ...................................................................................................................................... 18
2.4. Model A18 JE ........................................................................................................................................... 21
2.5. Model A18 JED ........................................................................................................................................ 24
2.6. Model A18 JRTD ...................................................................................................................................... 27
2.7. Vibrations and noise ............................................................................................................................... 30
3. SAFETY SIGNS .......................................................................................................................... 31
3.1. Personal protection devices (PPE). ....................................................................................................... 31
3.2. General safety. ......................................................................................................................................... 31
3.3. General ..................................................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.1. Use and Operating instructions. ................................................................................................................ 32
3.3.2. Handling .................................................................................................................................................... 32
3.3.3. Operating procedure ................................................................................................................................. 33
3.3.4. Wind speed according to the Beaufort scale ............................................................................................. 34
3.3.5. Ground pressure and load-bearing capacity. ............................................................................................ 35
3.3.6. High-voltage lines. ..................................................................................................................................... 36
3.4. Hazardous situations and/or accidents ................................................................................................. 36
4. INSTALLATION AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS ........................................................................ 37
4.1. Familiarizing with the machine .............................................................................................................. 37
4.2. Preliminary controls. ............................................................................................................................... 37
5. OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ................................................................................................... 38
5.1. Control panel on the basket ................................................................................................................... 38
5.1.1. Travelling and steering. ............................................................................................................................. 40
5.1.2. Basket positioning/ operation. ................................................................................................................... 41
5.1.2.1. Lifting/lowering of the first crank arm (pantograph) ................................................................................... 41
5.1.2.2. Second arm UP/DOWN ............................................................................................................................. 41
5.1.2.3. Jib lifting/lowering ...................................................................................................................................... 41
5.1.2.4. Extension/retraction of the telescopic boom .............................................................................................. 42
5.1.2.5. Turret slewing (rotation) ............................................................................................................................ 42