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Operating & Safety Instructions

MODEL HR15 (SP45) & HR17 (SP50)

(2x4 & 4x4) SERIES

Manufactured by:

Niftylift Limited

Fingle Drive

Stonebridge

Milton Keynes

MK13 0ER

England

www.niftylift.com

e-mail: [email protected]

Tel: +44 (0)1908 223456

Fax: +44 (0)1908 312733

Summary of Contents for HR15

Page 1: ...Operating Safety Instructions MODEL HR15 SP45 HR17 SP50 2x4 4x4 SERIES Manufactured by Niftylift Limited Fingle Drive Stonebridge Milton Keynes MK13 0ER England www niftylift com e mail info niftylif...

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Page 3: ...es 12 13 3 4 Placard Decals and Installation 14 17 3 5 Torque Requirements 18 4 OPERATION 4 1 Control Circuit Components 19 20 4 2 Ground Control Operation 21 22 4 3 Platform Control Operation 23 24 4...

Page 4: ...ipment is only as safe as those who operate it 1 2 SEVERITY OF HAZARDS The use of this type of equipment presents certain dangers to the operator which are clearly identified both in this manual and o...

Page 5: ...ive Stonebridge Milton Keynes MK13 0ER Great Britain Tel 44 0 1908 223456 Fax 44 0 1908 312733 Niftylift Inc 32 Concourse Way Greer SC 29651 USA Tel 01 864 968 8881 Fax 01 864 968 8836 Nifty Pty Ltd 2...

Page 6: ...WHEELBASE 1 8m 5ft 11in TURNING RADIUS OUTSIDE 4 05m 13ft 3in TURRET ROTATION 3550 TURRET TAIL SWING Zero TRAVEL SPEED 0 3 2mph 0 5 1kph 0 4 1mph 0 6 6kph 0 3 2mph 0 5 1kph 0 4 1mph 0 6 6kph PLATFORM...

Page 7: ...TION 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 Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture on ev...

Page 8: ...A 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 Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufactur...

Page 9: ...tion 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...

Page 10: ...ftylift Ltd in Great Britain 2 1 17 Always check that the area below and around the platform is clear of personnel and obstructions before lowering or slewing Care should be taken when slewing out int...

Page 11: ...flame sparks or other hazards which may cause explosion Highly explosive hydrogen gas is produced during the charging process 2 1 32 When checking electrolyte levels great care should be taken to prot...

Page 12: ...ation excess oil or grease should be removed Deposits of paint or bitumen particularly on legends or labels should be removed All standard Niftylift machines are rated for a wind speed of 12 5 m s whi...

Page 13: ...as 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 service 3 2 PREPARATI...

Page 14: ...re secure and operate freely 8 Check that operating buttons and emergency stop buttons function properly 9 Check the operation of the emergency hand pump 10 Visually inspect all hydraulic hoses and fi...

Page 15: ...the end cap on the main knuckle pin is secure and the roll pin is in place 10 Check and adjust if necessary the Nylatron studs around the telescope boom 11 Every three months check and verify the cali...

Page 16: ...P14802 4 15 Battery Isolator P18600 1 16 No Step P14785 3 17 Logo Nifty HR15 Nifty HR17 P14606 P15166 2 2 18 Logo Height Rider 15 Height Rider 17 P14607 P15165 2 2 19 Trip Push to reset P19056 1 20 Fo...

Page 17: ...2 46 Soft Stop Warning HR15 2x4 P17460 1 28 28 28 28 11 11 11 11 35 18 18 17 17 5 9 36 34 23 27 22 4 33 19 16 16 6 30 8 16 15 14 12 14 13 14 14 1 26 4 2 2 25 5 46 9 21 7 24 40 D80585 5 INSIDE COVER O...

Page 18: ...Disengage P14802 4 15 Battery Isolator P18600 1 16 No Step P14785 3 17 Logo Nifty SP45 Nifty SP50 P14617 P19184 2 2 19 Trip Push to reset P19056 1 20 Footswitch P14884 1 21 Cage Control Levers P14020...

Page 19: ...9725 1 43 Cage Overload Warning P18848 2 28 28 28 28 11 11 11 11 11 35 17 17 5 9 36 34 23 27 22 4 33 19 16 16 6 30 16 15 14 12 14 13 14 14 1 26 4 2 2 25 5 41 9 21 7 24 40 INSIDE COVER ON SIDE OF ELECT...

Page 20: ...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 18 214 290 300 405 WHEEL...

Page 21: ...rm Sensor detects excessive inclination with the booms raised Thirdly this will sound when the low fuel warning light comes on Lastly it is linked into the battery management system such that when low...

Page 22: ...which allows the machine control and power circuits to be isolated from the batteries themselves Under normal operation the machine Key switch should be used to isolate the machine with the Battery pl...

Page 23: ...or Booms 3 Diesel Glow Start Selector Turn Clockwise Glow Off and Start posistions Base Levers 1 2 3 4 5 6 1 Operates Platform Levelling Up for Backward Down for Forward 2 Operates the Flyboom Up for...

Page 24: ...the base control box 6 Select a function and operate the appropriate hydraulic lever in full accordance with manufacturers operating and safety manual 7 To return control to the platform turn the Bas...

Page 25: ...low Push to Glow Engine 6 Drive Speed Selector Turn Clockwise Slow Fast and Rough terrain modes 7 Green Power Button Push and hold to activate machine 8 On Off Diesel Start 9 Joystick Cage Levers 1 2...

Page 26: ...osition clockwise and the engine will fire 7 WARM ENGINE turn the On Off Diesel Start selector to the Start position clockwise and the engine will fire ALL MODELS 8 Depress the footswitch if available...

Page 27: ...separate horn button on the platform controls for use when the drive and boom controls are switched off 5 All control levers give a fully proportional response therefore the more the lever is moved a...

Page 28: ...this facility especially if the machine is significantly overloaded any motion that causes the machine outreach to increase could induce instability The machine must be manoeuvred in such a manner as...

Page 29: ...s securing it 3 With the spring mechanism relaxed the bottom cage bracket comes into contact with the cage support frame and will support the cage travel This also gives the system it s full over trav...

Page 30: ...precision needle roller bearings for smooth running and friction free operation The accuracy of the entire assembly and in particular the hysteresis is dependent on these components Keeping them free...

Page 31: ...ct travel within the switch itself Using a non equivalent component will render the cage weigh system inactive Under no circumstances should you permit a machine with a defective cage weigh assembly t...

Page 32: ...Green light and pulsing Red light the batteries are fully charged UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD BATTERIES BE LEFT ON CHARGE FOR PERIODS IN EXCESS OF 24 HOURS 4 DISCONNECT FROM POWER SUPPLY ONCE BATTER...

Page 33: ...n lead to a reduction in the chargers efficiency Both of these can result in over heating of the cable with the attendant risk of fire short circuits or damage to the components themselves The charger...

Page 34: ...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 machi...

Page 35: ...event deterioration 4 7 4 SETTING TO WORK If your machine has arrived direct from the factory or via a dealer then it may safely be put straight to work However if the machine has been in storage or i...

Page 36: ...around you are clear of the moving cage When the system has been charged in both directions the cage levelling function should be restored If the system operates but is jerky in either direction this...

Page 37: ...s at ground control station Note If the machine is fitted with a cage overload system and the cage comes into contact with a fixed object whilst operating at height this would be detected as an overlo...

Page 38: ...an hold the appropriate lever to manoeuvre the machine whilst a ground operative provides the motive power using the emergency hand pump When not in use the handle should be stowed back in its clips 5...

Page 39: ...lease actuator whilst pumping the handle When brake pressure is generated the brake tell tale will indicate this by popping out of the housing The brakes are now bypassed and the machine is capable of...

Page 40: ...ury or property was damaged is reported by telephone directly to Niftylift Failure to do so may render any warranty on the machine void 6 Responsibilities 6 1 CHANGES IN OWNERSHIP When a change of own...

Page 41: ...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 cylinders not foulin...

Page 42: ...connections secure Hoses not kinked or fouled Charger control box secure Batteries secure Electrolyte level and specific gravity Charger operation Hydraulic oil level Engine Gear box oil FINISH Pivot...

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