DC Electric Full-size RTs
December 2007
Page 45
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Section 2 - Operation
Loading/Unloading
Forklift pocket
Forklift pocket
NOTE
The mass of the aerial platform is as
per
Table 2.3
. 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 2-17
. Vertically,
the center of gravity is approximately just
above the base chassis.
NOTE
The aerial platform can be lifted with a
forklift from the sides but Skyjack does
not recommend this use. Lift with forks
in designated pockets as illustrated in
Figure 2-18
.
2.11-2 Driving
Before driving the aerial platform:
Ramp or dock capacity must be sufficient to
•
withstand maximum aerial platform weight.
Ramp should be equipped with side guards to
•
prevent inadvertent fall from the ramp.
Incline must not exceed aerial platform gradeability
•
(refer to
Table 2.3
).
Aerial platform brake must be checked for proper
•
operation.
Aerial platform speed must be on high torque
•
setting.
wARNiNG
When transporting, the aerial platform
must be secured to the truck or trailer
deck. Tie downs are available as illustrated
in
Figure 2-16
.
Figure 2-18. Forklift Pockets
