Use and maintenance manual Self-propelled aerial platforms Page 26
5.2
Ground control station and electric control unit
The electric control unit on the ground contains the main electronic boards necessary to operate the machine and to carry out
safety checks.
The ground control station is to be used to:
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turn the machine ON/OFF;
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select the control station (ground or platform);
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operate the platform in emergency cases;
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display some operating parameters (working hours; Diesel engine operational faults; battery charger operation; etc.).
Access to the electric control unit is allowed to specialized personnel only for maintenance and/or
repair purposes. Access the electric control unit only after the machine has been disconnected from
any 220V or 380V power sources.
5.2.1
Ground control station
The ground control station is located on the chassis (see paragraph "Location of main components").
The ground control station corresponds with the electric control unit.
Use the ground controls only in emergency situations to allow the platform to be recovered.
IT IS FORBIDDEN to use the ground control station as a workstation when personnel is on the
platform.
Fig. 7
A) ON-OFF key and control station selector (ground/platform);
B) Emergency STOP button;
C) DIESEL/ELECTRIC power selector;
D) Heat engine starting button (models “D” and “E/D”);
E) User interface display;
F) Battery charger warning light (models “E” and “E/D”);
G) Warning light: machine on;
H) Alternator warning light (models “D” and “E/D”);
