Skyjack 7127, Operating Manual

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SKYJACK, Page 54
February 2008
Mid Size & Full Size RT’s
Engine Powered
Section 2 - Operation Guardrail Folding Procedure
2.14 Guardrail Folding Procedure
When folded down, the folding guardrail system reduces
the height of the retracted aerial platform for transporting
only.
wARNiNG
Any lowered guardrail will create a fall
hazard. Remain away from the sides of
the platform while raising or lowering the
guardrails to avoid falling.
Left Extension
Right Extension
Front
Right-side
Guardrail
Rear
Left-side
Guardrail
1
Figure 2-24. Folding Guardrail System
Guardrail Locking Pin with Lanyard 1. - This pin is
used to lock the guardrail in place.
wARNiNG
Before operating this aerial platform
check the guardrail system for loose
or missing locking pins. The guardrail
system must be upright and all pins must
be locked in place. Death or serious injury
could result if the guardrail system is not
upright or properly locked.
wARNiNG
The scissor assembly must be fully
lowered before raising or lowering the
guardrails.
To fold the guardrail system down:
1. Ensure aerial platform is on level ground.
2. Remove the platform control console and outrigger
control console (if equipped) and lay it down on
the platform.
3. Turn emergency main power disconnect switch
to off position.
wARNiNG
Ensure that you maintain three points of
contact when using the ladder to mount/
dismount platform.
4. Use the ladder of aerial platform to access
platform.
5. Close the gate.
6. Retract the extension platform fully. Refer to
Section 2.10-8 .
wARNiNG
Any lowered guardrail will create a fall
hazard. Remain away from the sides of
the platform while raising or lowering the
guardrails to avoid falling.
7. Fold down guardrails in the following order: rear,
front, left extension, right extension, left-side and
right-side (refer to
Figure 2-24 .)
8. Remove all the locking pins on the rear guardrail
and fold the guardrail down.
9. Remove all the locking pins that secured the front
guardrail to the left extension guardrail then swing
it towards the right extension.
10. Remove all the locking pins on the left extension
and fold it down.
11. Remove all the locking pins on the right
extension guardrail and fold it down with the front
guardrail.
12. Remove all the locking pins on the left-side
guardrail and fold it down.
13. Remove all the locking pins on the right-side
guardrail and fold it down.