USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL - SECTION 3
ELEVAH 40 MOVE / 40 B AERIAL PLATFORM
– Rev. 12_2021
Page 3-2
DAILY FUNCTIONAL TEST
At the end of the "DAILY INSPECTION" (section 6), carry out a functional test on all systems in an
area free from overhead and ground obstacles.
CAUTION
IF THE MACHINE IS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, SWITCH IT OFF IMMEDIATELY. ALERT
MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL OF THE PROBLEM. DO NOT USE THE MACHINE UNTIL IT IS
DEEMED SAFE FOR USE.
Carry out a functional test as detailed below.
1. From the ground controls (if present)
a. Check the correct operation of the manual emergency descent valve.
2. From the control console of the cage
a. Make sure the control console is correctly assembled and securely fastened;
b. Lift and lower the cage checking that lifting and lowering are performed smoothly;
c. Activate all functions and check all limit, main and activation switches for proper operation:
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Machine brakes
(on self-propelled machine)
– Drive the machine on a slope (not
exceeding the nominal operational capacity on a slope) and stop it to ensure the brakes
hold it;
d. Ensure all machine functions are disabled when operating (pressing) the emergency stop
button;
e. (on a machine that is NOT self-propelled) Activate/deactivate the parking system by
pressing the “BRAKE” and “DEAD MAN” buttons on the movement handles to ensure
correct operation.
