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December 2007
DC Electric Full-size RTs
Loading/Unloading
Section 2 - Operation
2.11 Loading/Unloading
Know and heed 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.
2.11-1 Lifting
wARNiNG
Only qualified rigger shall operate
machinery during lifting.
When it is necessary to lift the aerial platform the
following conditions must be met:
The platform must be fully lowered.
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The battery connectors must be disconnected.
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The hydraulic/electrical and battery charger/
•
hydraulic tank compartments must be closed
and securely latched.
The extension platform must be retracted and
•
secured.
The platform control console must be secured
•
to the railings or removed.
The platform must be cleared of all personnel,
•
tools and materials.
The lifting/rigging may be attached to all four
•
lifting points as illustrated in
Figure 2-16
.
Tie down/lifting points
Tie down/lifting points
Tie down/lifting points
Figure 2-16. Tie Downs/Lifting Points
Center of
gravity
Center of
gravity
Figure 2-17. Center of Gravity
