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TM Series

Operating & Safety Instructions

USA – 05/11

Issue 01

6.3

Inspection/Service/Pre-Hire Check list

MACHINE SERIAL NO

TOWING

PASS

FAIL

N/A

Operation of tow coupling

Operation of handbrake

Operation of jacking wheel

OUTRIGGERS

Micro-switches secure

Locating pins operating freely and oiled

Outriggers operate smoothly

Operation of each micro-switch and klaxon (if fitted)

Operation of outrigger control valve and buttons

Operation of each hydraulic outrigger

Operation of each micro-switch including siren

Operation of boom rest micro-switch

AXLES, WHEELS AND BRAKES

Axles slide freely

Wheels are secure, tyre condition acceptable

Wheel bearings OK

Fenders are secure

Locating pins operate freely and oiled

Lock bolts are tight

Wheels spin freely when handbrake is released

Brakes come on equally when handbrake is applied

Brake linkages and cables secure

Brake shoe wear not excessive

Breakaway cable fitted and operable

Tail lights function

Tyre pressure correct

Wheel nut torque correct

BASE

Operation of base control valve and buttons

Operation of all booms over full range

Cylinders are silent

Basket is level over full range

Booms, levelling rods not damaged or distorted

Booms, levelling rods, cylinders not fouling

Hoses not tight, kinked or fouled

Operation of emergency hand pump

Summary of Contents for TM34T Series

Page 1: ... f t c o m com TM34T Operating and Safety Instructions MODEL TM34T SERIES Niftylift Limited 1525 S Buncombe Road Greer SC 29651 USA www niftylift com e mail niftyusa niftylift com Tel 864 968 8881 Fax 864 968 8836 M50400 01 ...

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Page 3: ... 3 Pre Operational Safety Check Schedules 12 13 3 4 Placard Decals and Installation 14 16 3 5 Torque Requirements 17 4 OPERATION 4 1 Control Circuit Components 18 4 2 Setting Up Procedures 19 4 3 Ground Control Operation 20 21 4 4 Basket Control Operation 22 23 4 5 Batteries and Charging 24 25 4 6 Transporting Towing Craneage Storage and Setting to Work 26 29 4 7 Traction Drive 30 31 5 EMERGENCY C...

Page 4: ...rictly 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 place these topics may appear either in this manual or on the machine they are defined as follows DANGER If not correctly followed there is a high probability of serious injury or death to personnel WARNING OR CAUTIO...

Page 5: ...mbe Road Greer SC 29651 USA Tel 864 968 8881 Fax 864 968 8836 Email niftyusa niftylift com The Niftylift TM34T trailer mount is an extremely versatile articulated boom platform of unique and simple design It is capable of placing two men and their tools up to a height of 40ft or an outreach of 20ft 1in The booms are mounted via a 360o powered swing mechanism on to a compact base balanced on a sing...

Page 6: ...UROPEAN USA 200kg 440lbs 500lb TURRET ROTATION 360º TURRET TAIL SWING Zero MAXIMUM TRAVEL SPEED 50 mph 80 kph BASKET SIZE LENGTH X WIDTH 0 65m x 1 1m 25in x 44in CONTROLS Full proportional hydraulic HYDRAULIC PRESSURE 200bar 2 900 psi TYRES 165 R14 C8 175 R14C 8PR Traction Drive 4 5 bar 65 psi GROUND CLEARANCE 26cm 10 in GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT MAXIMUM 1300kg 2860lb MAXIMUM GROUND PRESSURE 0 06kn cm2...

Page 7: ...nstructions USA 05 11 Issue 01 5 1 5a IDENTIFICATION PLATE This manufacturer s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on every Niftylift Please ensure all sections have been stamped and are legible ...

Page 8: ...TM Series Operating Safety Instructions USA 05 11 Issue 01 6 1 6 EC DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY Typical ...

Page 9: ...ructions for that model 2 1 3 Before use each day 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 protective clothing including fall protection air hydraulic and fuel system leaks cables and wiring harness loose or missing parts tyres and wheels placards war...

Page 10: ...wind loading on the platform e g Notice boards etc 2 1 15 The Niftylift shall not be operated from a position on trucks trailers railway cars floating vessels scaffolds or similar equipment unless Niftylift Ltd in Great Britain approves the application in writing 2 1 16 Always check the area below and around the basket before lowering or rotating the booms to ensure that it is clear of personnel a...

Page 11: ...ghly corrosive and protective glasses and clothing is recommended 2 1 29 When the machine is not in use always stow the booms correctly NEVER LEAVE THE KEYS IN THE MACHINE if it is to be left for any period of time Use wheel chocks if leaving on an incline 2 1 30 If the basket or elevating assembly becomes caught snagged or otherwise prevented from normal motion by adjacent structure or other obst...

Page 12: ...of machines does not exceed 73dB A measured at a perpendicular distance of 14 feet under equivalent continuous A weighted sound pressure test conditions This was based on a Diesel powered machine working under load All other models will exhibit significantly lower emissions than this figure dependant on power option In normal operation the Vibration level to which the operator is subjected will no...

Page 13: ...ial platform Carry out the Pre operational Report before placing machine in service 3 2 PREPARATION FOR USE Whilst every effort has been made at the Niftylift factory to ensure your machine arrives in a safe and operable condition it is necessary to carry out a systematic inspection prior to putting the aerial platform into service THIS IS NOT A REQUEST IT IS MANDATORY To assist the user in this t...

Page 14: ...y stop buttons function properly 9 Check the operation of the emergency hand pump 10 Visually inspect all hydraulic hoses and fittings for damage or leaks 11 Check operation of the stabiliser alarm 12 Check that outrigger footpads are secure 13 Check that the platform pivot pins and their tag bolts are secure 14 Check security and operation of the boom clamp 15 Check the operation of the cage weig...

Page 15: ...ylon studs if applicable 9 Check that the end cap on the main knuckle pin is secure and the roll pin is in place 10 Grease the tow hitch assembly 11 Lightly oil the jack pad ball joints and outrigger housings 12 Lightly oil the locating pins on outriggers and axles and the axle clamp bolts 13 Oil and check the operation of manual jacks 14 Check and adjust if necessary the Nylatron studs around the...

Page 16: ... 18 Coupling instructions P14896 1 19 Max Towing Speed P17140 1 20 Hand Crush P14782 1 21 Harness Point P14883 2 22 Component Stability P19708 1 23 Tyre Pressure 65 psi P14876 2 24 General Warning P20330 2 27 No Step P14785 7 28 Head Protection P14921 1 30 Daily Safety Check P14908 1 31 General Notice P18863 1 34 SWL 500lbs P17328 1 35 Outrigger Controls P14922 1 36 Emergency Hand Pump P19090 1 41...

Page 17: ...DESCRIPTION NUMBER QTY 53 Operating Instructions P14892 1 54 Carb Regulations P15334 1 55 Noise Warning 73dB P17123 1 56 Footswitch P14884 1 57 Hand Crush P14782 2 58 Traction Drive Engage P18890 1 59 Traction Drive Release P18975 1 60 Traction Drive On slope P18976 1 ...

Page 18: ...TM Series Operating Safety Instructions USA 05 11 Issue 01 16 ...

Page 19: ...ALITY SIZE Tightening torque in ft lbs Nm Grade 8 8 10 9 M 6 7 4 10 10 14 M 8 18 5 25 26 35 M 10 36 49 51 69 M 12 65 86 89 120 M 14 100 135 140 190 M 16 155 210 218 295 M 18 215 290 300 405 WHEEL NUTS Standard Traction Drive 80ft lbs 110ft lbs 110Nm 150Nm ROTATION GEAR RING BOLTS 206ft lbs 279Nm ...

Page 20: ...n should one of them loose contact with the ground These control functions are of primary importance to safety of the machine and operator under no circumstances should this control function be isolated or by passed 4 1 4 BATTERY ISOLATOR A grey battery isolator handle is located beneath the canopy which allows the machine control and power circuits to be isolated from the batteries themselves Und...

Page 21: ...ut 8 Ensure that the key switch at the ground control station is turned to the ON position i e clockwise 9 At the outrigger control station press down and hold the power lever on the right hand side This activates the power and diverts hydraulic flow to the legs for setting up Then select the appropriate control lever to begin setup Note No power will be available if the booms are not stowed onto ...

Page 22: ...gine start go to step 9 8 COLD ENGINE turn the engine fuel tap ON and engage the choke lever Turn the main engine ignition through ON to ST Start and the engine will fire Return the choke lever to its normal running position after the engine is started 9 WARM ENGINE turn the engine fuel tap on and turn the main engine ignition through ON to ST start position and the engine will fire 10 Go to step ...

Page 23: ...2 Operates Lower Boom UP for up DOWN for down 3 Operates Upper Boom UP for up DOWN for down 4 Operates Swing UP for right DOWN for left If applicable Ground control of telescoping is optional ALWAYS ENSURE THE AERIAL PLATFORM IS ON A FIRM SURFACE AND THE AREA IS FREE OF ANY OVERHEAD OBSTRUCTIONS ENGAGING THE RED EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON WILL SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE AND THE ELECTRIC CIRCUIT PREVENTING OP...

Page 24: ...ine ignition switch is ON Turn the Engine Start switch on the basket control box clockwise and the engine will fire 7 Go to step 11 Note Unless the diesel engine is running the TM34T will automatically default to the primary power source usually battery GASOLINE ENGINE OR GASOLINE ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY 8 Ensure that the fuel tap is turned to the ON position and that the main engine ignition switch ...

Page 25: ...ing the hand levers Basket or Base BASKET CONTROL STATION BI ENERGY MODEL 4 4 2 BOOM FUNCTIONS 1 Push and hold green Power Control button 1 2 3 4 5 2 Select lever 1 2 3 4 or 5 for desired function 1 Operates Basket Lev FWD for forward BACK for back 2 Operates Telescope UP for out DOWN for in 3 Operates Lower Boom UP for up DOWN for down 4 Operates Upper Boom UP for up DOWN for down 5 Operates Swin...

Page 26: ...ill bring up cells that are lagging behind full charged cells and is important to overall battery performance TROUBLE SHOOTING 1 LED DOES NOT COME ON WHEN POWER IS APPLIED Be sure you are plugged into a live circuit Check the AC cord for breaks in the cord or plug Check the DC leads for breaks Check the DC connections to the batteries Clean if heavily corroded Place a volt meter across the battery...

Page 27: ...The charger requires a minimum battery voltage of 4 5 volts per battery overall for two batteries 9 volts for 4 batteries 19 volts for 8 batteries 38 volts If the voltage is below these values then the charger will not function Charger will not detect batteries to begin charge If the batteries have fallen to such a poor state they will have to be removed from the machine and charged individually w...

Page 28: ...hat 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 during transit which could lead to fretting or other damage If the machine is equipped with a transit device such as a boom clamp etc this should be securely applied Strap booms carefully to constrain them from side...

Page 29: ...first week or 150 miles the brake shoes will bed in and require adjustment for this wear Adjust the brake shoe clearance and check the hand brake lever travel in accordance with the manufacturer s instructions Please contact Niftylift Service Department for the correct adjustment procedure for your specific brake tow hitch combination POSITION TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND BEFORE ATTE...

Page 30: ...able for each machine type on request D80541 TM34T 4 6 4 STORAGE If being stored for any length of time without use then the machine should be thoroughly inspected for the following 1 Grease all bearings slides worm drives etc 2 Check batteries for electrolyte levels state of charge damage dirt etc Never leave in a state of discharge for any length of time If no use of the platform is intended an ...

Page 31: ...and backwards using the basket levelling lever whilst not standing in the cage i e with the operator standing adjacent to the basket side whilst simultaneously operating the lever and green button to move the basket Take care not to become trapped between the moving basket and a fixed object and ensure those around you are clear of the moving basket When the system has been charged in both directi...

Page 32: ...r unit to produce hydraulic flow which is directed to the drive manifold It is not necessary to operate the jack selector lever as this would deviate the hydraulic flow to the jack manifold and render the drive inoperative 4 Whilst holding the joystick button and keeping the drive lever in the upright position it is possible to use the third horizontal control lever to engage the traction drive By...

Page 33: ...uld the machine be towed with the traction drive system still engaged serious damage may result Do NOT use the traction drive as a brake the parking handbrake must be utilised for this purpose Never disengage the traction drive unless the handbrake is engaged OR the wheels chocked OR the machine directly and securely connected to a suitable towing vehicle Always position the machine on flat level ...

Page 34: ...d controls as detailed under section 4 3 Ground Control Operation 5 3 IN THE EVENT OF MACHINE FAILURE Operate manual hand pump located adjacent to the base controls and lower basket to the ground using either basket or base controls If initial movement of the machine allows the master alarm to reset normal controls will be available This is then the fastest method of lowering the basket to the gro...

Page 35: ...ep 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 RESPONSIBILITIES You are required by ANSI SIA 92 2 1990 to read and understand your responsibilities before you use or operate this aerial platform Please read the enclosed document as failure to do so could result in d...

Page 36: ...h AXLES WHEELS AND BRAKES Axles slide freely Wheels are secure tyre condition acceptable Wheel bearings OK Fenders are secure Locating pins operate freely and oiled Lock bolts are tight Wheels spin freely when handbrake is released Brakes come on equally when handbrake is applied Brake linkages and cables secure Brake shoe wear not excessive Breakaway cable fitted and operable Tail lights function...

Page 37: ...r full range if fitted 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 Battery secure Electrolyte level and specific gravity Charger operation Hydraulic oil level FINISH Operation of boom clamp Pivot pin tag bolts Correct decals all visible Canopy bonnets Grease nipples Feet K...

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