J. BOOM LIFT TRANSPORT - ROAD TRAVEL;
The boom lift trailer is a single axle trailer fitted with a two-inch ball hitch, surge brakes, breakaway safety cable,
safety chains, brake lights and side marker lights. Proper boom lift transport requires the correct hookup and
inspection of these trailer components before towing. Use the following procedure to hitch, tow and back the boom
lift trailer. When backing up, avoid sharp turns to keep from jackknifing the trailer and doing damage to the trailer
tongue, coupling and frame.
CAUTION;
Obtain, read and obey all recommendations set forth by the tow vehicle manufacturer
before attempting to transport equipment. Verify that equip
ment weight does not exceed the vehicle’s
towing capacity. Exceeding the tow vehicle’s rated capacity may result in damage to tow vehicle,
boom lift and create a dangerous situation.
TRAILER HITCHING;
(For better understanding, please look in the Manufacturer’s
“Operating & Safety” Manual, this is a more detail illustration,
than figure; 3-8 on page 23).
1. Back the tow vehicle to the trailer. Verify that he ball
and hitch are in line and that the trailer hitch will clear
the ball. Jack up the tongue as needed.
2. Align the ball and hitch. Wrap and fasten the break-
away safety cable around the ball hitch.
3. Hold ball hitch release lever open and lower hitch
onto the ball. Let go of the release lever to secure the
ball.
4. Crank the jack down to check for secure coupling. If
jacking will raise the tow vehicle bumper two or three
inches, the ball hitch coupling is secure.
5. Pull the pin keeper and pivot locking pin, raise the jack
to the travel position and reinstall the pivot locking pin
and pin keeper.
CAUTION;
Always cross and attach the safety chains before towing. Failure to attach safety chains
properly will allow tongue to drop in case of ball hitch failure, resulting in serious damage to the trailer
and equipment.
6. Attach the trailer safety chains to the tow vehicle. Make sure the chains cross under the trailer tongue. If
needed, cross the chains over then under the tow bar to prevent dragging.
7. Connect the trailer lights to the tow vehicle power plug
8. Check the position of the breakaway safety cable indicator block. If the indicator block is not in the brakes-
released position, the brakes may drag.
TOWING;
We ask that you refer to the Manufacturer’s “Operator’s Manual”, (page; 23) for instructions when preparing
to tow the boom lift. The Lift should be prepared for road travel (see page 18). Place the loader boom and
outriggers in the transport position and the boom in the transport lock position. Approach intersections with caution,
observe s
peed and traffic control signs. Don’t speed. Know your stopping distance at a given speed. Avoid panic
stops and sharp turns. If travel backs up, pull over and allow other vehicles to pass. Avoid traveling on any surfaces
that adversely affect vehicle stability. The driver should be alert and aware of potential hazards when traveling. The
driver should also make use of their headlights and flashers when towing the boom lift. Try to avoid peak traffic time
movement; 7-8 am, 12-1 pm and 5-
6 pm. Do not travel during “low visibility” hours and times; early morning, dust
dark, fog, rain, smoke, etc.) or at night. Use great care when turning, always use hand signals and turn signals.
K. MACHINE CHARGES & TIME OUT PERIODS;
TRC “rate charges” and “time out definitions” for this equipment …
MINIMUM;
4-hours from the time you rent the item till the time you return it. This is only available during week days.
No overnights are available on the minimum rate charge.
DAILY
;
(1-day charge) 24-hours, during weekday period.
WEEKENDS;
(1-day charge) Saturday pickup; (between 7:00 -11:00 am) return Monday; (7:00 - 8:30 am) morning.
WEEK RATES;
(3-day charge) 7-days out, return the equipment at the time you picked it up but exactly a week later.
MONTH RATE;
(7-day charge) 4-weeks out, return the equipment at the time you picked it up but exactly 4-weeks
later. If you see you are g
oing to be using the equipment longer than your “schedule rental period”, please contact us!
L. YOUR COMMENTS;
We feel that it is important to have customer input and feedback. Please feel free to make any comments on these
instructions, our equipment, our service or any other aspects of our business. Your comments will be appreciated.
N. FOR YOUR CONVIENCE;
We have; aerators, aerial lifts, air blowers, air scrubbers, backhoes, breakers, carpet blowers, carpet & upholstery
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cleaners; (cold & hot water types) compaction, concrete & masonry equipment, conduit benders, demolition & hammer
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drills, dehumidifiers, detectors; (magnetic & metal), excavators, fish tapes (pullers), forklifts; (hard surface & rough
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terrain), generators, heaters, jacks, lawn rollers;
(18” & 24”), levels; (construction & transits), rods, targets, & tripods,
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lights; (stands & towers), pipe; (cutters, cutting oil, stands, thatchers, threaders; (electric & manual), threading dies;
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(1/8”, 1/4”, 3/8”, 1/2”,
3/4”,
1”, 1 1/4”, 1 3/8”, 1 1/2” & 2”) & tripod vises, wrenches; (pipe / straight; 24”, 36” & 48”),
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pressure washers; (cold & hot water), power & manual tree pole saws, pumps; (centrifugal, diaphragm, submersibles &
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trash - various sizes), saws; (band, chop, concrete chainsaws, demolition
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miter, reciprocating & walk-behind), signs;
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(wet floor), squeegee (floor), traffic control items; barricades, barrel drum, traffic cones, etc., trenchers; (walk-behind &
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“TOWABLE - ARTICULATE BOOM LIFT” - OPERATIONAL & SAFETY INFO
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