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Manual # 016-0230-064 REV A 11/06
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This section outlines the safety requirements used when driving a vehicle using
the Autoboom system.
Areas of Operation
The Autoboom must only be used on private property without public access. It
must only be used within cleared fields. It must not be used when traveling on any
public roads or access ways. Raven Industries advises that users familiarize
themselves with Autoboom operation by first reading the Autoboom Installation
Manual and the PowerGlide, PowerGlide Plus, or UltraGlide Calibration and
Operator’s Manual.
Avoidance of People
Autoboom must not be operated in the vicinity of people. Bystanders must be
well outside of the machine’s path while Autoboom is enabled.
Avoidance of Machinery and Equipment
The Autoboom operator must allow a safe distance between the machine’s path
and other machinery or equipment. To determine a safe distance, take into ac-
count the incorrect operation of the boom management system and the width of
the booms.
Avoidance of Obstacles
Autoboom CANNOT detect obstacles such as fences, trees, or boulders that are
not located within the sensor or wheel path. The machine operator must identify
and avoid obstacles that are not able to be detected by the boom sensors or wheels
while working in a field.
Responsibilities of Operator
The operator must remain in complete control of the machine at all times. Only
when Autoboom is enabled can there be hands-free operation of the booms. The
operator remains fully responsible for the operation of the machine and must re-
main in the operator’s seat at all times while Autoboom is enabled.
Disengaging Boom Control
The operator must naturally lift the booms if an obstacle is in the line of travel and
is not detected by the sensor or wheels. Pressing the “Up” function on the boom
controller will disengage Autoboom if Boom Sense wires have been installed.
Driving Safety
Requirements