Use and maintenance manual Self-propelled aerial platforms Page 6
1.1.2.3
Transfers of Ownership
In case of transfer of ownership (in Italy) the new owner of the Aerial Platform must notify the ownership of the unit to the local
competent inspection board (ASL/USL or ARPA) by enclosing a copy of:
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Conformity declaration issued by the manufacturer;
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Declaration of commissioning carried out by the first owner.
1.2
Intended use
The machine described in this use and maintenance manual is a self-propelled aerial platform intended for lifting persons and
materials (equipment and building materials) in order to carry out maintenance, installation, cleaning, painting, de-painting,
sand-blasting, welding operations, etc.
The max. capacity allowed (which varies according to the model – see paragraph “Technical features”) is divided as follows:
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80 Kg for each person on board;
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40 Kg for equipment;
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the remaining load is represented by the material being worked.
In any case NEVER exceed the maximum capacity allowed as indicated in paragraph "Technical features”. Persons, tools and
building materials can be loaded on the platform only from the access position (platform lowered). It is absolutely forbidden to
load persons, tools and building materials on the platform when it is not in access position.
All loads must be positioned inside the basket. Do not lift loads (even if complying with the maximum capacity allowed)
hanging from the platform or lifting structure.
Do not carry large-sized panels since they increase the resistance to wind force thus causing the machine to overturn.
While de-placing the unit with lifted platform do not load horizontal loads onto the platform (the operators on board must not
pull ropes, wires, etc.).
A load control system interrupts the operation of the unit if the load on the platform exceeds by 25% the rated load (see
chapter "General use instructions”).
The unit cannot be used in areas where road vehicles operate. Always surround the working area by means of suitable signs
when the unit is used in public areas.
Do not use the machine to tow trucks or other vehicles.
1.3
Description of the unit
The machine described in this use and maintenance manual is a self-propelled aerial platform equipped with:
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motorized chassis equipped with wheels and outriggers;
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vertical scissor lift structure operated by one or more hydraulic cylinders (the number of cylinders varies according to
machine model);
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operator platform with manual roll-out deck extension (the max. capacity varies according to the model - see chapter
"Technical features").
The chassis is motorised to allow the machine to move (see "General use instructions"). On 2-driving wheel models the
chassis is equipped with two rear driving wheels and two front idle steering wheels. On 4-driving wheel models the chassis is
equipped with two rear driving wheels and two front driving and steering wheels. All driving wheels are equipped with
hydraulic parking brakes, positive logic type (when drive controls are released brakes are automatically activated). The unit is
also equipped with levelling jacks to operate on inclined grounds (but sufficiently firm). In any case the unit is enough steady
to operate on horizontal and sufficiently firm grounds and the platform can be lifted with the chassis resting on the four
puncture-proof tires without using the levelling jacks. These must be used when operating on uneven but sufficiently firm
grounds. The levelling jacks are controlled from the platform control post, where machine levelling and operations in progress
can be checked by means of a spirit level. The unit is also equipped with an inclinometer, a device that inhibits lifting in the
event that the platform is lifted at a height of about 3 meters from the ground (the stability limits of each model are indicated in
paragraph "Technical Features").
The hydraulic cylinders which move the articulated structure and the levelling jacks are provided with solenoid valves or safety
valves directly flanged on the same. This enables the unit to be held in position also in the event of an accidental breaking of
the supply pipe.
The platform is equipped with guard-rails and toe-boards of a prescribed height (the height of the guard-rails is
≥
1100 mm;
the height of the toe-boards is
≥
150 mm).
