Elliott Traffic Safety Service L60, Operator'S Manual

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Required Inspections-aerial1 EEC-0088 V1.4
Required Inspections
necessary. The use of an aerial device without making the necessary corrections
is a safety violation. Do not operate the aerial device until it has been serviced
and maintained
according to the manufacturer’s specifications and schedule.
Functional Check of Lower Controls
A. Setup Procedures: Be sure the unit is in an area free of overhead and ground-
level obstructions. To insure proper safety when working in roadway or traffic, be
sure to use all needed barricades and barriers. If unit is not an insulating model,
keep clear of power lines.
A non-insulating machine does not provide protection from contact with, or
proximity to, an electrically-charged conductor. Maintain a clearance of at least
10 feet between any part of the aerial lift and its load, and any electrical line
carrying up to 50,000 volts. One foot of additional clearance is required for every
additional 30,000 volts or less. Set up the unit in such a manner as to allow for
the boom to sway, rock, or sag, and for movement of the hoist line and electrical
lines due to wind or other factors.
If the unit is an insulating model as indicated on the data plate, verify that it has
been tested within the time period specified by applicable regulation or company
policy, and at least within the last 12 months. Do not operate an insulating unit
near power lines if it has not been tested within the past 12 months. 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 insulating boom
provides no protection from line to line (phase to phase) contact, or contact
between a line (phase) and a ground.
Verify that the parking brake is set. Additionally, shift transmission to neutral or
park and start engine. Check all gauges. Using instructions provided in the cab,