G. CONTROLS and THEIR FUNCTIONS;
PLATFORM CONTROL STATION;
16 - 17. PLATFORM TILT BUTTONS;
Press and hold and hold any
SPEED
button and the desired
PLATFORM TILT
button at the same time to level the work platform (levels the platform only, not the boom lift).
NOTE;
There is a power outlet located in the boom lift platform area. It is provided for running
electrical power tools from the work platform. A connecting power cord must be plugged into a
suitable power source. The power plug is located on the trailer frame, in the front of the
accessory equipment stowage plate. The outlet is rated for a 15-ampere load. Do not overload
the accessory power circuit.
H. OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS;
NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURES;
(for further information, see Manufacturer’s “Operator Manual”,
pages; 18-19)
1. Read and follow all safety precautions and operating instructions, as well as all applicable government
regulations.
2. Conduct a “Pre-Operation Inspection”
(Refer to
E
.
USAGE RESPONSIBILITIES - above
, Also refer to the Manufacturers “Operator Manual”, section
4, under Daily Service Checks, pages; 26-27 for more information).
3. Position the boom lift at the work area. Make sure the boom lift is on a firm and level surface and there
are no potential hazards. (as describe in section “
F
.”
USAGE RESPONSIBILITIES - Work Safety, above).
4. Apply the parking brake or chock the wheels
5. Lower the tongue jack and unhitch the boom lift from the tow vehicle.
WARNING;
Unhitch the boom lift from the tow vehicle prior to operating. Failing to unhitch the
boom lift, can lead to the boom lift becoming unstable which can lead to personnel injury or
death. It can also do damage to the equipment and / or the tow vehicle.
6. Turn the key switch on Ground Control Station to operate ground controls. If power does not come on,
make sure both emergency
STOP
buttons (ground and platform) are pulled out and the main power
disconnect is plugged in.
7. The control microprocessor will perform self-diagnostic to test the operating system. After several seconds,
the
DISPLAY PANEL
window will read;
BIL-JAX
A STEP ABOVE
8. Verify that the control status indicator
LED
is lit. If the control status indicator
LED
is not lit or is flashing,
the outriggers buttons will not work. A flashing control status
LED
indicates that one or more of the
booms is raised and needs to be stowed. (refer to Figure 3-1 and Figure 3-3)
9. Extend the outriggers manually or using the
AUTO LEVEL
button. When the boom is leveled properly, a
buzzer will sound and two
LED
s at each
OUTRIGGER
button and the
LED
at the
AUTO LEVEL
button will
be lit.
AUTO LEVEL;
Press and hold the
EXTEND
and
AUTO LEVEL
buttons at the same time.
MANUAL LEVEL;
Extend the two outriggers closest to the trailer coupler first. Lower each pair of
outriggers by
pressing the
EXTEND
button
10. Verify that the auto level indicator
LED
is lit. If the auto level
indicator is not lit, the boom may not be level.
11. Pull the latch release on the boom travel latches, raise the
latch handle and swing the latch U-bolt down.
12. Verify that the platform is properly attached to the mounting
bracket on
the boom end. The “Retaining Pin” should be fully
inserted through the platform and the mounting bracket on
the boom end.
WARNING;
Failure to verify proper attachment of the
platform to the boom end could cause the platform to
separate from the boom, resulting in serious injury or
death to the operator.
13. Use the ground control panel to operate the boom lift functions. Raise, lower, extend and rotate the boom
by pressing and holding the desired
SPEED
and function buttons at the same time. Become familiar with
the location and function of all controls. Learn to smoothly start and stop all boom motions.
14. Fully lower the boom onto the boom rest to position the platform for boarding. Turn the key switch to the
platform control position.
15. Raise the safety bar and enter the work platform. Put on the safety harness and attach the lanyard to
the “Fall Protection Attachment Point” on the side of the platform support beam.
16. Become familiar with the location of all controls. Use the platform control panel to operate the boom lift
functions. Raise, lower, extend and rotate the boom by pressing the desired
SPEED
and function buttons
at the same time. Learn to smoothly start and stop all boom motions.
17. Should the platform become tilted out of the normal vertical axis, press and hold the desired
SPEED
button and one of the
PLATFORM TILT
buttons at the same time to adjust.
18. Monitor the Battery Condition Indicator during operation and charge the batteries as necessary.
2015 - BIL-JAX #4725A,
“TOWABLE - ARTICULATE BOOM LIFT” - OPERATIONAL & SAFETY INFO
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