Elliott Traffic Safety Service L60, Operator'S Manual

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Required Inspections-aerial1 EEC-0088 V1.4
Required Inspections
near power lines if it has not been tested within the past 12 months. Be sure the
fiber rope on insulated units is clean and dry.
Insulating boom vehicles must not be used near power lines with a higher voltage
than the designed voltage of the aerial lift. When working on or near energized
lines, follow all company policies and applicable regulations. An insulated boom
provides no protection from line to line (phase-to-phase) contact or contact
between a line (phase) and a ground line. Stability of the aerial device depends
largely upon the working surface. Therefore, only firm, level surfaces are
acceptable for elevated operation. Do not operate the unit near ditches or on
muddy or unsolid ground. If operating the machine on grades and side slopes
exceeding five degrees, the outriggers must be cribbed with suitable material to
allow for leveling. The unit must always be positioned to allow the unit to be re-
leveled so that the level bubble is within the center marks. At no time can the unit
be operated with the turret box more than one percent (0.56°) out of level in any
direction.
Prepare a plan for the lifting operation and review it with all parties involved.
Know the weight of the objects being lifted. If they exceed the single part line limit
as shown on the load chart, two-part the hoist line. Make all aerial device
movements slow and smooth both starting and stopping the movement to avoid
causing the load to swing.
Start and stop winch movements slowly and smoothly by metering the hydraulic
valve. Move the valve handle or electronic control handle (on units so equipped)
slightly until the hydraulic pressure builds as indicated by the pressure gauge or
the sound of the hydraulic pump. Two-speed winch (on units so equipped) should
be started in low speed. To shift to low speed move the valve or switch to the
LOW SPEED position.