Marconi Sailing Club Ltd.
MSCP83
Issue 2
Sanderson Teleporter Instructions & Code of Practice
21/03/2014
Page 9 of 17
h)
Always release the hydraulic control levers once the cylinder has reached its desired position.
Never allow the relief valves to blow unnecessarily as this will heat the oil and may damage the
pump.
i)
“Safe Load Indicator” – This electronic safety device is fitted as an aid to operation and loading of
the unit. It is located to the left of the drivers’ side. It consists of two green, two yellow and one red
lights and an audible alarm. Green indicates a safe load, yellow indicates an optimum load and red
with the alarm sounding indicates an overload. When starting the engine the “Safe Load Indicator”
panel will go through a self-check procedure and the alarm will sound briefly if functioning correctly.
It should not be used to achieve the maximum loading possible. A load should never be moved if
the red light and alarm sounds. If the alarm does sound, ALWAYS retract the boom before lowering
a load, as this will decrease the effective weight being lifted. (The Teleporter balance point is the
centre of the front axle, so by retracting the boom the distance from the load to the pivot point will be
reduced) If the boom is raised to maximum height to collect a high load and the alarm sounds,
retract the boom if possible or replace the load in its original position. NEVER try to lower the load
from maximum height if the alarm has sounded as this will increase the effective load and will
render the machine unstable. (as the boom is lowered from maximum height the distance from the
load to the front axle centre will increase, due to the geometry of the jib) NEVER ignore the overload
warning as the unit has become unstable and means that the Teleporter is overloaded. Use the
“Safe Load Indicator” as an indicator to aid operation and safe working practices.
Working examples are shown in Appendix 3.
Attachments.
GENERAL.
a) The carriage is permanently attached to the end of the boom and consists of a face-plate with
notched upper beam.
b) At the bottom of the carriage on each side is a pair of attachment locking pins controlled by a
single lever on the right side.
c) Additionally there are two additional hydraulic connectors for attaching additional equipment
where necessary.
SAFE LOAD INDICATOR