Rev. Apr2 2020 ©
FALCON
Hydraulical Equipment
Operators Manual
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4.1
Hydraulic equipment
4.1.01
Power transmission
The platform is equipped with an oil pump
which is driven of the 24V DC motor. or as
option a Diesel engine.
Furthermore proportional valves, fi lters and
the oil tank in the turret section enables power
transmission and a hydraulic oil pump driven
by a diesel engine.
4.1.02
Activation of Z-LINK, main boom
Telescopes and jib
Movements of main boom and link arm system
are done by hydraulic cylinders. Telescoping
is done by hydraulic cylinders and a chain
system.
WARNING
If a chain is too slack, the platform should
be brought to the ground immediately.
Operating the platform with a broken
chain, can cause injury or death. Call an
authorised service centre immediately.
4.1.03
Activating outriggers
4 pcs. hydraulic cylinders provide movements
of the outriggers (Vertical).
The cylinders have safety valves.
4.1.04
Controls of the platform
The platform can be operated from the Chassis
control panel located at the front of the platform
or from the Basket control panel
A turnable key switch located at the Chassis
control panel (suppl. A, #u), does the selection
of control panel.
4.1.05
Basket locked
If the basket tilts more than 10º it will
automatically secure its position. If possible
move the main boom or the Link arm system in
the opposite direction, until the basket is back
at horizontal level.
4.1.06
Basket levelling
The basket is levelled by a electric/hydraulic
contol of a cylinder.
WARNING
Follow the safety instructions carefully.
4.1.07
Emergency lowering
In case of electrical fault or in emergency
situations the platform can be operated
manually by the emergency (hydraulic) valves
located at the turret.
WARNING
When operating the platform from
the ground by engaging the hydraulic
valves directly the safety system is not
functioning and the operator must pay
highly attention to every move and follow
the emergency lowering procedure.
“Telescopes In” is the only function to
be used until the telescopes are fully
retracted.
Failure to do so can cause injury or death.
Call an authorised service centre
immediately.
