Use and maintenance manual Self-propelled aerial platforms Page 18
T) Lifting enable warning light
U) Overload alarm warning light
V) Diesel engine fault / low fuel level warning light – Thermic models
ZA) Manual levelling jack control switches (optional)
ZB) Levelling jack position warning lights (optional)
ZC) Automatic levelling control switch (optional)
ZD) ”Dead-man” button
ZE) “Dead-man” pedal - OPTIONAL
Drive, lifting and (optional) platform extraction/retraction operations are controlled by the proportional joysticks
A-B-C-D-E
; it
is therefore possible to adjust movement speed by means of the relative controls. To avoid sudden shakes during
movements, it is advisable to operate the proportional joystick controls gradually.
For safety reasons, to operate the machine, press “dead-man” button
ZD
first (or “dead-man” pedal
ZE)
at platform before
operating the controls. If the (optional) dead-man pedal is accidentally released while the machine is operating, the movement
is immediately stopped.
CAUTION! After activating “dead-man” button (ZD), the green led (O) will light up steady and controls are available
for the next 2 seconds. If no control is activated within the next 2 seconds after activating “dead-man” button (ZD),
the control station is disabled and the condition is signalled by a flashing green led (O). To operate the machine
again, press “dead-man” button (ZD) again; the green led (O) will light up steady and for the next 2 seconds all
controls will be enabled. Once the green led (O) has lighted up steady, “dead-man” button (ZD) can be released.
ONLY ON MACHINES WITH “DEAD-MAN” PEDAL (OPTIONAL) : Holding down the (optional) “dead-man” pedal for
over 10 seconds without carrying out any operation will disable the control station. This condition is signalled by a
flashing green led (O). To operate the machine again it is necessary to release the pedal and press it again; the
green led (O) will light up steady and for the next 10 seconds all controls will be enabled.
Follow exclusively the instructions given in the next paragraphs and the safety rules described both
hereafter and in the previous paragraphs. Read the next paragraphs carefully in order to properly
understand the on/off procedures as well as all operations and their correct use.
Before any movement, verify the presence of people in close proximity to the machine and, in any case,
proceed with the utmost caution.
