SKYJACK, Page 50
February 2008
Mid Size & Full Size RT’s
Engine Powered
Section 2 - Operation
Loading/Unloading
2.12 Loading/Unloading
Know all national, state or territorial/provincial and local rules which apply to your loading/unloading of aerial
platforms.
Only qualified personnel shall operate machinery during loading/unloading.
Be sure vehicle capacity and loading equipment hoists, chains, straps, etc., are sufficient to withstand maximum
aerial platform weight.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface and must be secured to prevent rolling while aerial
platform is being loaded/unloaded.
2.12-1 Lifting
When it is necessary to lift the Skyjack aerial platform the following conditions must be met:
The platform must be fully lowered.
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The emergency main power disconnect switch must be in off position.
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The hydraulic/electrical and fuel compartments must be closed and securely latched.
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The extension platform must be retracted and secured.
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The platform control console must be secured to the railings or removed.
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The platform must be cleared of all personnel, tools and materials.
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The lifting/rigging may be attached to all four lifting points as illustrated in
•
Figure 2-19
.
Tie down/lifting points
Tie down/lifting points
Tie down/lifting points
Figure 2-19. Tie Downs/Lifting Points
NOTE
The mass of the aerial platform is as per
. The center of gravity is approximately located in the
middle of the aerial platform, front to back and side to side, as illustrated in
Figure 2-20
. Vertically, the
center of gravity is approximately just above the base chassis.
Center of
gravity
Center of
gravity
Figure 2-20. Center of Gravity
