2.3 DRIVING THE UNIT
The stair must be fully retracted and the A-Frame fully lowered
whenever traveling and when not being used. Failure to do so could result in
overturned machine from wind or jet blast.
NOTICE!
When the “STABILIZERS NOT RETRACTED” indicator is ON, the stabilizers
are not fully retracted and the stair can not be driven.
2.3.1
Interlocks
Interlocks
Ve hi cle will not drive with the sta bi liz ers even slightly down and red “Stabilizers
Not Retracted” in di ca tor illuminated. If you at tempt to move, the en gine will shut
down. Raise sta bi liz ers un til fully re tracted and the “Stabilizers Not Retracted”
in di ca tor turns off.
1.
No high speed or stunt-like ma neu vers.
2.
Rid ers only allowed if seated on passenger seat.
3.
Use seat belts.
4.
Use on re stricted air port roads and ramp ar eas only, not on pub lic roads
in any coun try.
5.
No high speed turns, es pe cially when stairs are ex tended.
6.
This is a high ve hi cle - al ways check your over head clear ance when
driv ing un der ob sta cles.
7.
Brake gently when stairs are ex tended. Re strict driv ing speed to 5 mph
when stairs are ex tended.
2.4 SERVICING AIRCRAFT
NOTE:
It is recommended to record the stair lock lever index positions for each type of
aircraft serviced, after determining this on the first application. There are index
numbers at the stop block locations under the adjustable stair section on the right side.
Use these settings thereafter. The stair lock lever (a pivoting pawl) and markers are
visible through the roof window. Use these settings before approaching the aircraft in
the future to lessen the possibility of error or damage.
Moving stair can crush and cut hands and feet. Do not stand on or
near the adjustable stair while it is extending or retracting.
1.
Drive the unit to the aircraft to be serviced (To approx 15 feet away from
the aircraft).
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CHAPTER 1 GENERAL INFORMATION & OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
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2 OPERATION
Truck Mounted Passenger Stair TMPS-200
Manual No. 307559
