Haulotte Group OPTIMUM 1931 E, Maintenance Book

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General data
Breaking test procedure
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General data
Breaking test procedure
1 - You will need
2 - Preliminary operation
The operations of disassembling if they exist should be carried out only on the installations completely disconnected
and must be entrusted only to people having the necessary technical training.
Respect, in addition to the instructions appearing in the present instructions, the legal tendencies generally applicable
for safety accident prevention.
All the precautions must be done in work before intervening on and near the machine.
After completion of work, all the covers and safety devices must be positioned back completely and operational.
3 - Test procedure
The brake system is a significant component of the safety of the machine. It is necessary to carry out functional tests
periodically all the 250 hours or every 6 months.
High speed :
• On a flat ground or slightly inclined (always lower than the authorized slope: see plate manufacturer).
• Trace on the ground, a line being used as reference mark of stop.
• Roll moving front until reaching maximum speed :
• Between 3 km/h (1.9 mph) and 6,5 km/h (4,039 mph) according to the machines.
• Release the manipulator as soon as the wheels axles are on the level of the traced reference mark.
• Stopped machine, measure the distance between the wheel axles and traced reference mark on the ground :
• If the distance lies between 0.2 m (0ft 8in) and 2,7 m (8 ft 11 in), the test is validated.
• If not, Contact HAULOTTE Services® to repair the system.
• Standard tool kit
• Protective goggles
• Gloves
• Place barriers around the perimeter of the work area
Exclusively use tools and auxiliary average adapted. Always wear necessary safety clothing.
For safety reasons, imperatively respect the following stages during the tests :
• Set up a beaconing of safety around the test area.
• Put the machine in position transport (Pendular horizontal accepted).
• Use safety straps.