To prevent hand rails from falling away from the stair unit and
creating a safely hazard, you must inspect and service them as described in this
manual.
7.
Check that all the flip step pivot hardware is present and tight. Flip the
step up for transporting.
8.
If so equipped, check the fire extinguisher for adequate charge.
2.2.3
General Chassis Check
1.
Check truck chassis and engine in accordance with manufacturers
instructions
2.
Observe that tires are properly inflated.
Regularly check tires and wheels for proper tire inflation or loose
wheel studs/nuts. Dual wheel sets must have equal inflation in both tires to
prevent tire overloading. Wheel or tire failure could result in loss of vehicle
control.
2.2.4
Electrical System
1.
With the ignition switch on:
2.
Check the fuel gauge for sufficient fuel for the day’s operation. Check the
instrument panel for low volts or low oil pressure and any other fault
indications.
3.
Check that horn, windshield wipers, headlights, tail lights, stop lights,
backup lights and beacons are operational.
4.
Turn on the Stair control Master Switch and switch on the Stair Lights
switch and check that the tread lights and spotlight are operational.
2.2.5
Operational Check
1.
Start engine and allow to warm up at idle speed for a few minutes.
2.
Check operation of brakes and power steering.
3.
Check the raise/lower operation of stair lift and stabilizer cylinders, using
the control switches on the truck dash. Be sure there is sufficient
overhead clearance before raising stairs.
4.
If all of the above checks are satisfactory, the unit is ready to service
aircraft. If trouble is discovered during any of the above checks, report the
problem to the proper maintenance personnel for correction before
further operation.
CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
SEPTEMBER 30, 2008
2 OPERATION
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Truck Mounted Passenger Stair TMPS-200
Manual No. 307559
