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 Height Rider/SP Series 

Operating & Safety Instructions 

English/USA – 03/10 

Original instructions 

43 

 

TILT ALARM 

PASS 

FAIL 

N/A 

Booms raised on slope - drive disabled, siren tone constant 

 

 

 

Boom operation unaffected 

 

 

 

Booms lowered - drive restored 

 

 

 

INTERNAL (POWER PACK) 

 

 

 

Power pack and all components secure 

 

 

 

All cables and terminals secure 

 

 

 

All hose connections secure 

 

 

 

Hoses not kinked or fouled 

 

 

 

Charger/control box secure 

 

 

 

Batteries secure 

 

 

 

Electrolyte level and specific gravity 

 

 

 

Charger operation (If applicable) 

 

 

 

Hydraulic oil level 

 

 

 

Engine/Gearbox oil 

 

 

 

FINISH 

 

 

 

Pivot pin tag bolts 

 

 

 

Correct decals, all visible 

 

 

 

Canopy/bonnets  

 

 

Grease nipples (Feet, Knuckle, Centre Post) 

 

 

 

LEAK CHECK 

 

 

 

Cylinders (Lift, Jacks, Telescope, Levelling) 

 

 

 

Control valves 

 

 

 

Check valves 

 

 

 

Power pack/pump 

 

 

 

Slew motor 

 

 

 

Hose connections 

 

 

 

Filter  

 

 

Wheel motors 

 

 

 

 

Comments, remedial work required etc; 

 

 

 

 

 

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Summary of Contents for HR17 HYBRID SERIES

Page 1: ...r Operating Safety Instructions HR17 SP50 HYBRID SERIES 4x4 Manufactured by Niftylift Limited Fingle Drive Stonebridge Milton Keynes MK13 0ER England www niftylift com e mail info niftylift com Tel 44...

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Page 3: ...ING 13 3 2 PREPARATION FOR USE 13 3 3 PRE OPERATIONAL SAFETY CHECK SCHEDULES 14 3 4 PLACARD DECALS INSTALLATION UK SPEC 17 3 5 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS 20 4 Operation 21 4 1 CONTROL CIRCUIT COMPONENTS 21 4...

Page 4: ...e machine are strictly forbidden One of the most important facts to remember is that any equipment is only as safe as those who operate it DANGER WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICE Any...

Page 5: ...e Stonebridge Milton Keynes MK13 0ER Great Britain Tel 44 0 1908 223456Fax 44 0 1908 312733 Niftylift Inc 32 Concourse Way Greer SC 29651 USA Tel 01 864 968 8881Fax 01 864 968 8836 Nifty Pty Ltd 265 K...

Page 6: ...D 6 3 m 5 0 m cage tucked 20 ft 8 in 16 ft 5 in PLATFORM CAPACITY 225 kg 500 lbs WHEELBASE 2 0 m 6 ft 7 in TURNING RADIUS OUTSIDE 3 7 m 12 ft 2in TURRET ROTATION 3600 TURRET TAIL SWING 0 13 m 5 in TRA...

Page 7: ...1 5 IDENTIFICATION UK PLATE 0 1 2 3 4533 3 3 63 45 1 33 45 333 1 333 78 1 0 333 5 2 0 33 9 3 333 3 333 0 00 3 2 00 33 This manufacturer s plate is attached to the chassis on each machine at the time...

Page 8: ...ENTIFICATION USA PLATE 0 1 2 3 2 1 0 4 3 4 3 2 3 5 55 2 0 0 555 1 0 555 4 0 4 3 2 4 55 2 4 5 555 5 2 555 3 33 5 4 0 33 55 4 2 This manufacturer s plate is attached to the chassis on each machine at th...

Page 9: ...ERT GmbH NOTIFIED BODY NUMBER 0044 ADDRESS POSTFACH 10 32 61 N E S S E 1 4 1 5 4 D Y N A M R E G CERTIFICATE NUMBER APPLICABLE STANDARDS EN 280 2001 A2 2009 C E 2 4 6 0 0 2 1 4 0 2 0 6 N E N I D We he...

Page 10: ...y and at the beginning of each shift the Niftylift shall be given a visual inspection and functional test including but not limited to operating and emergency controls safety devices personal protecti...

Page 11: ...RM FLOOR Do not sit stand or climb on the guard rail mid rail or boom linkage Use of planks ladders or any other devices on the Niftylift for achieving additional height or reach shall be prohibited 2...

Page 12: ...roblems or malfunctions that affect the safety of operation shall be repaired prior to continued use 2 1 29 The boom and platform of the Niftylift shall not be used to jack the wheels off the ground 2...

Page 13: ...considerations if the machine is required to operate outside these temperatures Extended operation in dusty environments is not recommended frequent cleaning will be necessary All dust dirt salt encru...

Page 14: ...ach individual machine is then subjected to static overload tests on flat level ground with 150 of the SWL exceeding the requirements of EN280 for power operated MEWPs Self propelled machines are also...

Page 15: ...hat the operator has read and fully understood this entire manual Refer to the appropriate section for precise operating instructions Carry out the Pre operational Report before placing machine in ser...

Page 16: ...are secure and operate freely 8 Check that operating buttons and emergency stop buttons function correctly 9 Check the operation of the manual hand pump 10 Visually inspect all hydraulic hoses and fi...

Page 17: ...el hubs for wear 5 Check that slew ring bolts are secure torque 205ft lbs 279Nm Toughcage Niftylift toughcage is fully UV stabilised for outdoor use in the most demanding climates However the user and...

Page 18: ...N IRAN AUSTRALIA WESTERN SOUTH QUEENSLAND 7 years NORTH AFRICA SAUDI DUBIA AUSTRALIA NORTHERN TERRITORY 6 years Note The date of manufacture of the toughcage floor is located on its underside Niftylif...

Page 19: ...Are you trained P22055 2 15 If E Stop Disabled P14864 2 16 Daily Safety Check List P14908 1 17 If Tilt Alarm Sounds P14868 2 18 Overload Warning P18848 2 19 General Warning P21970 2 20 Raise flyboom P...

Page 20: ...Original instructions 18 39 Emergency controls location P21700 1 40 Emergency controls location small P23044 1 41 General Notice P18870 1 43 Battery Drain P19850 1 44 Green Machine Large P22805 1 45...

Page 21: ...Height Rider SP Series Operating Safety Instructions English USA 03 10 Original instructions 19...

Page 22: ...UE REQUIREMENTS SCREW QUALITY SIZE Tightening torque in ft lbs Nm Grade 8 8 10 9 M 6 7 0 10 10 14 M 8 19 25 26 35 M 10 36 49 51 69 M 12 63 86 89 120 M 14 99 135 140 190 M 16 155 210 218 295 M 18 214 2...

Page 23: ...een power control button or depressing the foot switch in the platform if fitted will energise this sounder This serves to warn personnel of the operation of the machine In addition it is this device...

Page 24: ...OFF solenoid and PRV for the boom controls In addition the Brake Release Valve BRV is also incorporated into this valve block It is a solenoid operated dump valve which controls the brake function on...

Page 25: ...from the batteries it is necessary to pull the release handle which disconnects the supply to the entire control system Under normal operation the machine key switch should be used to isolate the mac...

Page 26: ...for In 5 Operates the Upper Boom Up for Up Down for Down 6 Operates the Link Booms Up for Up Down for Down 7 Operates Swing Up for Anti clockwise Down for Clockwise 8 Warning triangle Indicates all ma...

Page 27: ...wn for Left 4 2 2 OPERATION ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING ALL MODELS 1 Ensure all red emergency stops are out 2 Turn key switch at ground control station to Ground Single turn cl...

Page 28: ...itch anti clockwise to the OFF position remove key and chock wheels EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1 Push in red emergency stop to shut down all functions 2 In the event that the controls fail or the operator b...

Page 29: ...ital Gauge immediately 6 Horn Press hold to Sound 7 Digital Gauge See Section 4 3 2 8 Emergency Stop Push to Stop Operation Turn clockwise to Release 9 Green Power Button Push and hold to activate mac...

Page 30: ...n where immediate action is required the icons on the left are advisory For further information refer to Section 4 3 3 Warning Icons on Page 28 During machine operation the gauge also displays current...

Page 31: ...machine operation check engine oil level Top up if necessary Safety Critical Safe Working Load exceeded The Maximum SWL 225kg 500lbs has been exceeded Immediately remove any unnecessary items from th...

Page 32: ...l and the engine will fire ALL MODELS 6 Set the variable speed control as required Tortoise gives minimum function control speed and Hare allows maximum function control speed 7 Depress the footswitch...

Page 33: ...ge controls Note The green button will illuminate once the footswitch has been disabled but continues to be available for use at all times This allows the operator to use the cage control functions an...

Page 34: ...on the top of the joystick Left for STEER LEFT Right for STEER RIGHT The driving horn is activated by a button on the platform controls for use when the drive and boom controls are switched off All c...

Page 35: ...Redundant design means that the load cell design incorporates dual channels that monitor each other The design of the unit meets the requirements of both EN280 and EN954 1 class III 4 5 2 CALIBRATION...

Page 36: ...ual Current Device RCD at the point of supply is highly recommended 3 Take note of the indicators provided DIGITAL CHARGER Amber lamp Batteries are charging Amber lamp Green 80 lamp Batteries are char...

Page 37: ...lectric power is required in order to maintain drive function speed Should the operator ignore the onset of the battery discharge warning the shut down of the motors will continue until the machine is...

Page 38: ...f battery voltage will indicate when recovery has been achieved TOPPING UP During the course of normal operation the batteries should be inspected at least once a fortnight to check the level of elect...

Page 39: ...and to ensure that creepage during transport does not permit the machine to come into contact with other goods being shipped or the container itself Some movement of the machine structure might occur...

Page 40: ...p so the relevant wheel is clear of the ground in order to prevent damage Note Damage caused by failure to comply with this notice will not be covered by the manufacturer s warranty 4 7 3 CRANEAGE 1 O...

Page 41: ...stability before putting the machine to work 9 On completion of an extended period of road transport the machine might need additional inspection to identify any transit degradation which could rende...

Page 42: ...e This is then the fastest method of lowering the platform to the ground Note If the machine is fitted with a cage overload system and the cage comes into contact with a fixed object whilst operating...

Page 43: ...important step is required so that all future Technical Bulletins are able to reach the registered owner of each machine without delay Please note warranties are not transferable 6 2 MANUAL OF RESPON...

Page 44: ...l valve and buttons Operation of all booms over full range Wheel bearings OK Cylinders are silent Platform is level over full range Booms levelling rods not damaged or distorted Booms levelling rods c...

Page 45: ...e All hose connections secure Hoses not kinked or fouled Charger control box secure Batteries secure Electrolyte level and specific gravity Charger operation If applicable Hydraulic oil level Engine G...

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