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HAULOTTE GROUP 9 ANSI REPRINT
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9 ANSI REPRINT
The following sections are reprinted from the ANSI A92.5-2006 code in effect at the time of
manufacture and govern the safe use of the Haulotte Group.
It is the responsibility of all owners and operators of this machine to read, understand and
obey the recommendations set forth by the ANSI code.
Permission to reprint this material has been granted by the Scaffold Industry Association.
5 Responsibilities of Dealers.
5.1 Basic Principles. Sound principles of safety, training,
inspection, maintenance, application, and operation
consistent with all data available regarding the
parameters of intended use and expected environment
shall be applied in the training of operators, in
maintenance, application, safety provisions and
operation of the aerial platform with due consideration of
the knowledge that the unit will be carrying personnel.
5.2 Manuals.
5.2.1 Machine Manual(s). Dealers shall keep and maintain a
copy(ies) of the:
(1) Operating manual.
(2) Maintenance manual.
(3) Parts manual.
(4) Repair manual.
The operating manual and maintenance manual shall be
provided with each rental, lease, or sale delivery and
shall be stored in the weather resistant storage
compartment on the aerial platform. Manual(s) are
considered an integral part of the aerial platform and are
vital to communicate necessary safety information to
owners, users and operators. In addition, repair and
parts manuals should be provided with each sale
delivery.
5.2.2 Manual of Responsibilities. The current Manual of
Responsibilities for dealers, owners, users, operators,
lessors, lessees and brokers of boom-supported
elevating work platforms shall be provided and stored in
the weather resistant storage compartment.
5.3 Pre-delivery Preparation. Aerial platforms shall be
inspected, serviced and adjusted to manufacturer’s
requirements prior to each delivery by sale, lease, or
rental.
5.4 Maintenance, Inspection and Repair.
5.4.1 Maintenance. When a dealer accomplishes preventive
maintenance on the aerial platform, it shall be in
accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
and based on the environment and severity of use.
5.4.2 Inspection. When the dealer accomplishes frequent and
annual inspections, they shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s manuals and instructions.
5.4.3 Repairs. Repairs accomplished to correct malfunctions
and problems shall be in accordance with the
manufacturer’s manuals and instructions.
5.5 Maintenance Safety Precautions.
Before adjustments and repairs are started on an aerial
platform, the following precautions shall be taken as
applicable:
(1) Power plant stopped and starting means rendered
inoperative.
(2) All controls in the “Off” position and all operating
systems secured from inadvertent motion by
brakes, blocks, or other means.
(3) Boom and platform lowered to the full down
position, if possible, or otherwise secured by
blocking or cribbing to prevent dropping.
(4) Hydraulic oil pressure relieved from all hydraulic
circuits before loosening or removing hydraulic
components.
(5) Safety props or latches installed where applicable
as prescribed by the manufacturer.
5.6 Replacement Parts. When parts or components are
replaced, they shall be identical or equivalent to original
aerial platform parts or components.
5.7 Training. The dealer shall offer appropriate training to
facilitate owners, users, and operators to comply with
requirements set forth in this standard regarding the
inspection, maintenance, use, application, and operation
of the aerial platform.
5.8 Familiarization upon Delivery. Upon delivery by sale,
lease, rental or any form of use, the dealer shall have the
responsibility with the person designated by the
receiving entity for accepting the aerial platform to:
(1) Identify the weather resistant compartment (for
manual(s) storage).
(2) Confirm that the manual(s), as specified by the
manufacturer, are on the aerial platform.
(3) Review control functions.
(4) Review safety devices specific to the model aerial
platform being delivered.
5.9 Dealer as User. Whenever a dealer directs personnel to
operate an aerial platform (loading, unloading,
inspecting, sales demonstrations, or any form of use),
the dealer shall assume the responsibilities of users as
specified in Section 7 of this standard. All personnel
authorized to operate the aerial platform shall have
been:
(1) Trained.
(2) Familiarized with the aerial platform to be operated.
(3) Made aware of the responsibilities of operators as
outlined in Section 8 of this standard.
5.10 Assistance to Owners and Users. If a dealer is unable
to answer an owner’s or user’s question(s) relating to
rated capacity, intended use, maintenance, repair,
inspection, or operation of the aerial platform, the dealer
shall obtain the proper information from the manufacturer
or a qualified person if the manufacturer is no longer in
business and provide that information to the owner or
user.
5.11 Record Retention and Dissemination.
5.11.1 Record Retention. The dealer shall retain the following
records for at least four years:
(1) Name and address of the purchaser of each aerial
platform by serial number and date of delivery.
(2) Records of the pre-delivery preparation performed
prior to each delivery.
(3) Records of frequent and annual machine
inspections accomplished .