Noblelift AWPS23.56, Operation And Safety Manual

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3.3 OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS AND LIMITATIONS
General
A thorough knowledge of the operating characteristics and limitations of the
machine is always the first requirement for any user, regardless of user’s
experience with similar types of equipment.
Placards
Important points to remember during operation are provided at the control stations
by DANGER, WARNING, CAUTION, IMPORTANT and INSTRUCTION placards.
This information is placed at various locations for the express purpose of
alerting personnel of potential hazards constituted by the operating characteristics
and load limitations of the machine. See foreword for definitions of the above
placards.
Capacities
Raising platform above horizontal with or without any load in platform, is based on
the following criteria:
1. Machine is positioned on a smooth, firm and level surface.
2. Load is within manufacturer’s rated capacity.
3. All machine systems are functioning properly.
Stability
This machine, as originally manufactured by NOBLIFT and operated within its
rated capacity on a smooth, firm and level supporting surface, provides a stable
aerial platform for all platform positions.
3.4 CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
Ground Control Station
DO NOT OPERATE FROM GROUND CONTROL STATION WITH PERSONNEL
IN THE PLATFORM EXCEPT IN AN EMERGENCY.
PERFORM AS MANY PRE-OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND INSPECTIONS
FROM THE GROUND CONTROL STATION AS POSSIBLE.
NOTE: When the machine is shut down for overnight parking or battery charging,
the emergency stop and power select switches must be positioned to off to
prevent draining the batteries.