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General

This section contains general safety precautions which must be observed during 
maintenance of the machine. It is important that maintenance personnel heed 
these warnings to avoid possible injury to themselves or others. A maintenance 
program must be established by a competent person and followed to ensure the 
machine is in safe operating condition.

Due to our commitment to continuous improvement, ReechCraft reserves 
the right to make specification changes without prior notification. Contact 
ReechCraft for updated information. 

MODIFICATION OF THE MACHINE WITHOUT THE MANUFACTURERS APPROVAL 
IS A PROHIBITED PRACTICE AND A DIRECT SAFETY VIOLATION. 

Your safety, and the safety of others, is the primary concern when performing 
service and maintenance on the machine. Always be conscious of moving parts 
and pinch points. Never leave an object in an unstable or unsupported position.

SINCE THE MANUFACTURER HAS NO DIRECT CONTROL OVER THE FIELD 
SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE, SAFETY IS THE 
RESPONSIBILITY OF THE OWNER/OPERATOR.

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  Maintenance Safety precautions

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Section 6

SERVICE & MAINTENANCE

Summary of Contents for PowerLift PL20

Page 1: ...pl20 Operator s Safety Manual www reechcraft com powerlift P N 4027646...

Page 2: ...injury hazards Understand and obey all safety messages that correspond with this symbol to avoid possible injury or death INDICATES AN IMMINENTLY HAZARDOUS SITUATION AND IF NOT AVOIDED WILL RESULT IN...

Page 3: ...WHERE OUR PRODUCTS HAVE BEEN INVOLVED IN AN ACCIDENT INVOLVING BODILY INJURY OR DEATH OF PERSONNEL OR WHERE SUBSTANTIAL PERSONAL PROPERTY DAMAGE OR DAMAGE TO THE ReechCraft PRODUCT HAS OCCURRED FORWA...

Page 4: ...9 1 3 OPERATION 10 General 10 Fall Hazards 10 Electrocution Hazard 11 Tipping Hazards 12 Crushing and Collisions Hazards 14 1 4 MANEUVERING TRANSPORTING AND LIFTING 15 General 15 Additional Safety In...

Page 5: ...uvering 34 Tilted Over Maneuvering 34 Parking and Storage 36 VehicleTransport 36 SECTION 4 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 37 4 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 37 Manual Descent Crank 37 Discharged Battery or Loss Of Powe...

Page 6: ...EVENTIVE MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION SCHEDULE 48 Inspection and Maintenance Codes 48 6 4 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE GUIDELINES 50 General 50 Safety and Workmanship 50 Cleanliness 50 Component Disassembl...

Page 7: ...30 3 4 Bubble Level 31 3 5 Drill Motor Operation Elevating 31 3 6 Joining Mast Sections 32 3 7 Separating Mast Sections 33 3 8 Maneuvering WhenTilted Back 35 4 1 Manual Descent Crank Operation 38 4 2...

Page 8: ...riate personal protection equipment PPE for the conditions If there are any questions regarding safety training maintenance inspection application or operation of the machine please contact ReechCraft...

Page 9: ...o 135 F 29 C to 57 C Consult ReechCraft for operation outside of this range Machine performance may be affected in very hot or cold conditions Machine Inspection Before machine operation perform walk...

Page 10: ...t suspended by their cord from the platform Be sure to fully lower the platform completely and shut off all power before leaving the machine No more than one person is allowed on the machine Only the...

Page 11: ...provide protection from contact or proximity to electrical current Maintain distance from electrical lines apparatus or any energized exposed or insulated parts according to the Minimum Approach Dist...

Page 12: ...l be made by a qualified person in accordance with employer local or governmental requirements for work practices near energized equipment DO NOT MANEUVER MACHINE OR PERSONNEL INSIDE PROHIBITED ZONE M...

Page 13: ...safety concern related to the stability of the bearing surface Before using the machine on floors bridges and other surfaces check allowable capacity of the surfaces Never exceed the maximum platform...

Page 14: ...s inside the platform railing during operation Exercise extreme caution at all times to prevent obstacles from striking or interfering with operating controls drill and persons in the platform Ensure...

Page 15: ...back for rough terrain transport Remove drill tools and equipment from platform when transporting in a vehicle Refer to the Machine Operation section of this manual for lifting information Additional...

Page 16: ...machine and in this manual 3 Employer and government regulations 4 Use of approved fall protection device where applicable 5 Sufficient mechanical aptitude and knowledge of the machine to recognize a...

Page 17: ...sure all illegible decals are cleaned or replaced Reference Section 5 2 Decal Contents and Location 3 Safety Service Make sure a copy of the Operator s Safety Manual is enclosed in a weather resistan...

Page 18: ...the machine is exposed to harsh conditions increased use or if the machine is used in a severe manner Table 2 1 Inspection and Maintenance TYPE FREQUENCY PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY SERVICE QUALIFICATION...

Page 19: ...ook the underside of the chassis Check this area for corrosion debris and cracks NOTE The Mast and Climbing Unit should be clean and free of grease oil and dirt Do not lubricate the Mast or Climbing U...

Page 20: ...gure 2 2 3 Mast Sections Check for cracks and corrosion Make sure the Cam Levers are not bent or misshapen and springs are functioning properly Make sure the track teeth are not worn bent or misshapen...

Page 21: ...www reechcraft com powerlift 888 600 6160 21 Section 2 Preparation Inspection Figure 2 3 Climbing Unit Guide Rollers Platform Mount Opening Drive Shaft Brake Gearbox Interlock Pin...

Page 22: ...Check for any debris stuck to or around the wheels or swivel mechanism Check to be sure the lock is in good working condition and that the wheels are functioning properly 7 Track Sections Check that...

Page 23: ...to be sure that the mounting pins are not loose platform railing is undamaged platform retaining pin is functioning properly self closing slide gates are functioning properly no cracks or visible cor...

Page 24: ...ble buzzing sound Note Be sure to maintain a firm grip on the drill 2 Outrigger Interlock Check to be sure the Outrigger Interlock is functioning properly by briefly running the drill motor in the for...

Page 25: ...www reechcraft com powerlift 888 600 6160 25 Section 2 Preparation Inspection Figure 2 7 Mast Connectors Cam Lever Connector Pin Opening Connector Pins Cam Lever Lock TopTermination Plate...

Page 26: ...work platform AWP The removable platform is mounted to an elevating climbing unit that combines up to four 4 modular mast sections that are stacked and fixed to a base mast on a movable chassis The ma...

Page 27: ...2 1 Climbing Unit 2 Intermediate Mast 3 Manual Container 4 Outrigger Socket 5 Manual Descent Crank 6 Platform 7 Gearbox 8 Platform Entry Gate 9 Platform Retaining Pin 10 Tilt back handle 11 Horizonta...

Page 28: ...mode Figure 3 2 Typical Drill Motor 1 Chuck 2 Torque control cordless drill option 3 PowerTrigger 4 Speed Controller optional 5 Drill Hammer Function Selector optional 6 Direction Selector 7 Battery P...

Page 29: ...ed by the operator Before operating the machine be sure the platform is fully lowered and all four 4 outriggers are properly installed See Figure 3 3 Be sure the machine is level and on a surface capa...

Page 30: ...of supporting the intended load directly under the desired work area 2 Connect to an appropriate power source AC connect to a grounded 15A AC power supply Be careful the power cord remains slack at ma...

Page 31: ...rection selector so the drill motor is in the forward clockwise position Hold the drill motor handle firmly push down lightly to automatically disengage the drive shaft brake then squeeze the trigger...

Page 32: ...TIONS ALWAYS MAINTAIN A FIRM GRIPWHEN HANDLING DANGER NOTICE CAUTION WARNING 4 With the cam lever in the down position be sure the cam lever lock springs automatically into the locked position 1 Stack...

Page 33: ...ient power to lower the platform For emergency operation see Section 4 Emergency Procedures Figure 3 7 Separating Mast Sections 4 Carefully return mast to the stowed position Separating Mast Sections...

Page 34: ...must be installed corresponding to the number of masts and elevated temporarily during maneuvering only See Figure 3 4 There can be no significant weight on the machine while it is being rolled around...

Page 35: ...L ENSURE A FIRM GRIP WITHTWO HANDS ONTHE HANDLE AND ENSURE WEIGHT IS DISTRIBUTEDTO AVOIDTHE USER ORTHE MACHINE BEINGTHROWN BYTHE MOVING WEIGHT OFTHE MACHINE TAKE PRECAUTIONSTO AVOID MANUAL HANDLING IN...

Page 36: ...by vehicle it should be disassembled into its major components and each component secured separately Restrain each component of the machine securely during transport When transported fully stowed the...

Page 37: ...batteries of the cordless drill run out of sufficient charge to lower the platform THE CRANK IS DESIGNED FOR MANUAL DESCENT IN CASE OF LOSS OF POWER ONLY IT MUST NOT BE USEDTO ELEVATETHE PLATFORM OR F...

Page 38: ...and place it inside the platform 2 Remove the manual descent crank from the mounting clip inside the platform 3 Engage the drive shaft with the manual crank 4 Push down on the top of the handle to dis...

Page 39: ...ne other personnel should deploy the Emergency Retrieval System to lower the platform and rescue the operator See Figure 4 2 Remove retraction winch from chassis Attach winch to base mast and unwind s...

Page 40: ...and Engineering Department 845 34th St N Fargo ND 58102 customer service ReechCraft com In USA Toll Free 888 600 6160 Outside USA Phone 701 280 5900 Failure to notify the manufacturer of an incident...

Page 41: ...or 4026586 CLIMBING UNIT B1 Manufacturer Nameplate 4027645 B2 Read Manual Tip Hazard 4026404 B3 Serial Number B4 Patent Marking 4026854 PLATFORM C1 Load Capacity 4027514 C2 Crush Hazard 4026003 C3 Rea...

Page 42: ...PowerLift by ReechCraft 42 Section 5 General Specifications C5 C8 C4 C1 C7 C9 C6 C2 C3 D1 D2 B1 B3 B2 A3 A1 A4 A5 A2 Figure 5 1 Decal Locations...

Page 43: ...trigger Weight 10 6 lbs 4 8 kg Flat FreeTransport Wheels 12 in x 3 5 in 305 mm x 89 mm Drive Worm Drive with Integrated Drive Gear Brake A Stowed Length 53 4 in 1356 mm B Stowed Width 30 in 762 mm C S...

Page 44: ...PowerLift by ReechCraft 44 Figure 5 2 Machine Specifications A B C D E F G H J I Section 5 General Specifications...

Page 45: ...ion changes without prior notification Contact ReechCraft for updated information MODIFICATION OFTHE MACHINE WITHOUTTHE MANUFACTURERS APPROVAL IS A PROHIBITED PRACTICE AND A DIRECT SAFETY VIOLATION Yo...

Page 46: ...MACHINE OBSERVE UNDERSTAND AND OBEY ALL DANGER WARNING CAUTION AND OTHER INSTRUCTIONS ONTHE MACHINE AND IN OPERATOR S MANUAL KEEP STANDING SURFACES AND HAND HOLDS FREE OF GREASE WATER OIL ETC NEVER W...

Page 47: ...re Start Inspection It is the operators responsibility to perform a Pre Start Inspection of the machine prior to use Reference Section 2 in this manual for Pre Start Inspection procedures This manual...

Page 48: ...two parts AREA and INTERVAL The component or function to be inspected are listed in the AREA column and the interval at which time they are to be inspected are listed in the INTERVAL column NOTE The...

Page 49: ...ock 5 5 7 5 6 7 Track 3 3 3 15 Climbing Unit 5 3 5 1 3 5 7 Gearbox 3 7 9 3 7 9 1 3 7 9 Manual Crank 1 1 12 1 3 12 Climbing Unit 7 1 7 1 3 5 10 7 Platform 1 4 5 1 4 5 1 3 4 5 7 Platform Latch 1 4 7 8 1...

Page 50: ...heavy objects to rest in an unstable position When raising a portion of the machine ensure that adequate support is provided Cleanliness The single most important item in preserving the long service l...

Page 51: ...nsure the surface is clean and dry Remove the backing paper apply the decal along one edge then seal it gently and evenly If there are any air bubbles work them gently towards the edge with a clean cl...

Page 52: ...c before machine use may resume 3 Mast Connector Wear MastTrack misalignment may be due to worn or damaged coupling pins located in the Mast Connector If any part of the connector is worn and or exces...

Page 53: ...www reechcraft com powerlift 888 600 6160 53 MACHINE LOG RecordType 1 Examination 2 Test 3 Major Alteration 4 Repair Information Date RecordType Notes Section 6 Service Maintenance...

Page 54: ...icable corrective action The probable causes and corrective action should where possible be checked in the order listed in the tables It should be noted that there is no substitute for thorough knowle...

Page 55: ...ion facing the platform One or more of the connector lock levers are in the open position interfering with the rollers Lower the platform to expose the last section of mast that was installed and chec...

Page 56: ...om the End User s original date of purchase the Warranty Period The End User Warranty is non transferable by the End User and only applies to Product manufactured after September 1 2018 During the War...

Page 57: ...not cover any labor including repair labor travel time or mileage for pickup and delivery shipping or freight costs or lost income for down time Additionally this End User Warranty does not cover any...

Page 58: ...ese warranties give the End User specific legal rights As the End User you may also have other rights which may vary from state to state Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of inciden...

Page 59: ...www reechcraft com powerlift 888 600 6160 59 NOTES...

Page 60: ...ReechCraft Inc 845 34th St S Fargo ND 58102 888 600 6160 www reechcraft com powerlift...

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