TM Eco Series
Operating & Safety Instructions
USA – 07/11
Issue 01
31
5
Emergency Controls
5.1
GENERAL
CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY CONTROLS EVERY DAY
AND/OR BEFORE EACH SHIFT IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE OPERATOR'S
DUTIES
The operator and all ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the location and operation of
the EMERGENCY CONTROLS.
5.2
IN THE EVENT OF AN INCAPACITATED OPERATOR
MANUAL OUTRIGGER (TM34M)
Turn the key switch selector at ground control station to “Ground” (clockwise). Then lower on the
ground controls as detailed under section 4.3 Ground Control Operation.
HYDRAULIC OUTRIGGER (TM34H)
Place the spare key in the ground control station and switch “ON” (clockwise). Then lower on the
ground controls as detailed under section 4.3 Ground Control Operation.
5.3
IN THE EVENT OF MACHINE FAILURE
Turn release valve anti-clockwise on the relevant cylinder and lower basket to the ground using either
basket or base controls.
Note
If the machine is fitted with a basket overload system, and the basket comes into contact with a
fixed object whilst operating at height, this would be detected as an overload condition. All power to the
machine controls would be lost, requiring the machine to be recovered using the release valves. It is
sufficient for the basket to be manoeuvred away from the collision point to release the basket weigh
system, thereby restoring normal machine operation. The basket could then be brought down using
the controls as described previously.
FOLLOWING AN EMERGENCY DESCENT RECOVERY OF THE BASKET,
ENSURE BOTH RELEASE VALVES ARE FULLY CLOSED (TURN CLOCKWISE
UNTIL TIGHT). FULLY EXTEND AND RETRACT ALL CYLINDERS FROM THE
GROUND CONTROL STATION BEFORE USING THE MACHINE.
5.4
INCIDENT NOTIFICATION
It is a mandatory requirement that any accident or incident involving a Niftylift, regardless of whether
any party received injury or property was damaged is reported by telephone directly to Niftylift. Failure
to do so may render any warranty on the machine void.
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