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OPERATION 
MANUAL

SJ45 AJ+, SJ60 AJ+

ARTICULATING BOOMS

238264AAA

February 2021
ANSI/CSA

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Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL SJ45 AJ SJ60 AJ ARTICULATING BOOMS 238264AAA February 2021 ANSI CSA T o o r d e r g o t o D i s c o u n t E q u i p m e n t c o m...

Page 2: ...Curtis Gehl Pavers Heli Honda ICS PowerGrit IHI Partner Imer Clipper MMD Koshin Rice CH E General Equip ment Amida Coleman NAC Gradall Square Shooter Kent Stanley Tamco Toku Hatz Kohler Robin Wiscons...

Page 3: ...This manual is for MEWPs with serial numbers SJ45 AJ A301 100 001 above SJ60 AJ A302 100 001 above Original instructions in English T o o r d e r g o t o D i s c o u n t E q u i p m e n t c o m...

Page 4: ...situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury It may a...

Page 5: ...dule 13 1 4 3 Owner 13 Section 2 General Safety Precautions 15 2 1 Electrocution hazards 15 2 1 1 Minimum distance from electrical conductors 15 2 2 Safety instructions 16 2 3 Fall protection 19 2 4 W...

Page 6: ...atics access control unit 37 Section 4 Inspections Before Operation 39 4 1 Operator s responsibility 39 4 2 Visual and daily maintenance inspections 40 4 2 1 Labels 40 4 2 2 Electrical 40 4 2 3 Limit...

Page 7: ...jib up and down with the base control console 66 5 5 Raise or lower the riser with the base control console 66 5 6 Raise or lower the main boom with the base control console 66 5 7 Extend or retract t...

Page 8: ...EWP 80 6 6 3 Tie down the MEWP 81 Section 7 Technical Diagrams and Specifications 83 7 1 Technical diagrams 84 7 1 1 Reach diagram SJ45 AJ 84 7 1 2 Dimensions SJ45 AJ 85 7 1 3 Reach diagram SJ60 AJ 87...

Page 9: ...onsibilities of the operator for the operation applicable maintenance and safety instructions 2 The safety panel label on the platform the labels on the MEWP and the attachments Compare the labels on...

Page 10: ...nual applies to the ANSI SAIA and CSA versions of the Articulating Boom Lift series For a list of applicable models refer to Section 7 2 Equipment identified with ANSI meets the ANSI SAIA A92 20 2018...

Page 11: ...pump and motor Battery Swing drive A compartment on the left side of the turret which has these parts Base control console Emergency lowering system at the base control console Hydraulic manifolds Fun...

Page 12: ...ront side of the chassis It contains this information Model number Type Group Serial number High capacity zone and low capacity zone Capacity and maximum number of persons Maximum work platform height...

Page 13: ...Skyjack web site www skyjack com for machine registration and the latest service bulletins before you do frequent periodic or annual inspections 1 4 3 Owner The owner is responsible for maintenance in...

Page 14: ...or the minimum distance to keep between all parts of the MEWP occupants or tools and the electrical conductors Consider MEWP movement and electrical line sway in minimum distance calculation If you ne...

Page 15: ...MEWP unattended to prevent unauthorized use DO NOT wear jewelry or loose clothing that could become caught or entangled DO NOT allow the entanglement of ropes cables or hoses with the MEWP adjacent s...

Page 16: ...if it is not on a firm level surface DO NOT ascend or descend grades greater than the maximum inclines listed in Section 7 4 Ascending or descending slopes must only be done when fully lowered DO NOT...

Page 17: ...the influence of alcohol or drugs or if the operator s performance is impaired by a medical condition the influence of prescription or over the counter drugs or fatigue DO NOT use the MEWP if it does...

Page 18: ...or one hand and two feet are in contact with the MEWP or the ground at all times Face the MEWP when entering or exiting the platform 2 4 Worksite inspection Make sure the operating environment ambient...

Page 19: ...of the operator to fully understand and follow all instructions and warnings contained in this operation manual and on the MEWP If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury Read and f...

Page 20: ...3 1 Overview of the MEWP Footswitch Platform control console Base control console Manual storage box Main power disconnect switch Drive bypass valve Secondary guarding electrical Turret transportatio...

Page 21: ...must be in the off position when you transport the MEWP or put it in storage 3 3 2 Footswitch Refer to Section 3 1 for the location of the footswitch When pressed and held it enables the controls on t...

Page 22: ...shows the MEWP is in the low platform capacity zone Refer to Section 7 8 7 6 Riser raise lower This switch controls the raise or lower function of the riser 7 Platform rotation This switch controls t...

Page 23: ...n Turn off the power to the MEWP controls Energize the base controls Energize the platform controls 7 16 Overload light This red light shows an overload status Refer to Section 3 4 7 7 17 Start functi...

Page 24: ...eveling function and controls the tilt up or tilt down function of the platform 6 Status indicator pilot lights These lights show the operation condition and errors in the control or engine functions...

Page 25: ...throttle speeds 11 Drive steer controller This single axis lever controls the drive movements To return it to the initial neutral position release the controller The rocker switch controls the left an...

Page 26: ...m capacity Refer to Section 5 25 and Section 5 26 for operation Section 7 for specifications and Section 8 for the platform capacity label 7 20 Capacity derate switch This switch controls the platform...

Page 27: ...elevated travel position Chassis tilt Platform load Boom position high low capacity The MEWP is in the lowered travel position if it is in all of the positions shown in Figure 01 The MEWP is in the el...

Page 28: ...the MEWP tilts more than a predetermined limit the alarm makes a sound and the light illuminates The platform must be lowered and retracted immediately Refer to Section 6 2 for the instructions on ho...

Page 29: ...m Functions Emergency Power Platform Emergency Power Base The platform is near the rated load On Off Enabled Enabled Enabled Enabled In the lowered travel position the load on the platform is more tha...

Page 30: ...WP will be in the overload condition when elevated IMPORTANT Movement into the low capacity zone occurs when the boom is in a position where it is raised less than 55 degrees and extended 1 4 m 4 6 ft...

Page 31: ...ure to the sensor bar it stops all functions 7 2 Reset This button is on the top left corner of the platform control console It illuminates when you apply pressure to the sensor bar for more than 1 se...

Page 32: ...compartment 3 4 13 Motion alarm This alarm makes a sound when you operate any boom or drive function On MEWPs with certain options a flashing amber light will accompany this alarm 3 4 14 Differential...

Page 33: ...nal equipment 3 5 1 Flashing amber light The flashing amber light is on top of the turret of the MEWP 1 7 1 Flashing amber light This light flashes when you operate a boom function It operates with th...

Page 34: ...2 2 1 Tray The tray holds tools 7 2 Lock pins The lock pins secure the tray to the railings 3 5 5 Glazier The glazier tray attaches to the kickplate of the platform Refer to the glazier operation man...

Page 35: ...unction does not have an effect on emergency lowering secondary guarding electrical load sensing the horn and when you lower the platform These functions are always available The access control unit d...

Page 36: ...n you enter the PIN code push the Cancel button to start again With the Smart ID Card 1 Put the card in front of the reader 2 A beep identifies that the reader read the card Result The green light ide...

Page 37: ...ests refer to Section 4 3 Refer to Section 4 4 for a checklist of the inspection items WARNING If the MEWP is damaged or has been modified from the initial factory delivered condition without permissi...

Page 38: ...ily maintenance inspections make sure you do an inspection of the limit switches electrical components and hydraulic components 4 2 1 Labels Refer to Section 8 in this manual for the labels Make sure...

Page 39: ...the battery acid touches you immediately flush the area with cold water and get medical aid 1 Do an inspection of the battery case for damage 2 Make sure all the battery connections are tight 3 If app...

Page 40: ...ecessary 7 Engine and engine pivot tray WARNING Burn hazard Do not touch hot engine components without the correct PPE Let the engine cool before you do an inspection or servicing If you do not obey t...

Page 41: ...raulic oil tank The hydraulic oil level must be at or a small distance above the top mark of the gauge Add oil if it is necessary Refer to the service manual for the recommended oil type 3 Hydraulic r...

Page 42: ...of fuel leakage from the tank gauge hoses fittings pump and filter WARNING Environmental hazard Immediately remove gasoline diesel fuel engine oil and hydraulic fluid spills and leaks with rags Disca...

Page 43: ...ake sure there are no loose or missing parts Make sure the tie rod end studs are attached and tight Make sure there is no visible damage 4 Oscillating cylinders Make sure the cylinder assembly that os...

Page 44: ...to Section 7 7 for wheel tire specifications WARNING Do not use tires other than the tires that Skyjack specifies for this MEWP Do not mix different types of tires or use tires that are not in good co...

Page 45: ...sure that the fall protection anchorages are correctly installed Make sure there is no visible damage 4 Footswitch Make sure the footswitch is in good working order and has not been tampered with dis...

Page 46: ...ing parts and there is no visible damage All fasteners are correctly tightened All hoses are correctly tightened and there is no sign of hydraulic leakage 4 Cable track There are no loose or missing p...

Page 47: ...ray The tray is correctly attached with lock pins and there is no visible damage 5 Welder The welder and the welder tray are correctly attached There are no loose or missing parts and there is no visi...

Page 48: ...rate 2 Turn the main power disconnect switch to the on position NOTE Close all cowlings before you continue on to the next test 4 3 2 Do a test of the base keyswitch and the emergency stop button and...

Page 49: ...and platform functions do not operate 2 Hold the start function enable emergency power switch in the function enable position and operate each boom and platform function Result The engine speed incre...

Page 50: ...e the emergency stop buttons at the base and platform are pulled out 2 Start the engine 3 On the base control console turn the off base platform key switch 3 to the off position Result The engine stop...

Page 51: ...ive air shut off switch 6 3 Move the positive air shut off switch to the on position to engage the shut off valve 8 4 Move the positive air shut off switch to the off position to disengage the shut of...

Page 52: ...the platform If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury WARNING Look for overhead obstructions or other possible hazards around the MEWP when you raise the platform Do not lower th...

Page 53: ...n off switch to try to start the engine Result The engine does not start 6 Do not press the footswitch and try to start the engine Result The engine starts 7 Do not press the footswitch and do a test...

Page 54: ...released 6 Press the sensor bar for more than 1 second and then release it Result The audible visual alarm goes on immediately and stays on after the bar is released The engine stops after 1 second T...

Page 55: ...tion will stop and the audible visual alarm goes on immediately and stays on after the bar is released The engine stops after 1 second The reset button illuminates 16 While the audible visual alarm 7...

Page 56: ...or switch Result All the boom functions operate The drive and steer functions do not operate 4 3 14 Do a test of the manual platform leveling 1 Start the engine 2 Press and hold the footswitch 3 On t...

Page 57: ...direction and then stops 4 3 17 Do a test of the brakes IMPORTANT The brakes engage instantly when you release the footswitch This causes the MEWP to stop immediately 1 Make sure the path of intended...

Page 58: ...it was in the lowered travel position 5 Lower the main boom to the stowed position 6 Extend the boom approximately 30 cm 12 in 7 Slowly move the drive steer controller handle to drive forward and then...

Page 59: ...ated location in the platform If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury 1 Make sure the MEWP is on a firm level surface 2 Extend the boom 30 cm 12 in Result The steer axle oscillat...

Page 60: ...ase control console Hydraulic tank Hydraulic oil level Hydraulic return filter High pressure filter Manifolds Emergency power unit Fuel tank Base Do an inspection for loose damaged or missing componen...

Page 61: ...city zone indicator lights Do a test of the emergency power unit Do a test of the off base platform switch Do a test of the positive air shutoff switch Platform control console Do a test of the emerge...

Page 62: ...y there is a risk of death or serious injury 5 1 Energize the base control console WARNING Fall hazard Use the three points of contact principle when you enter or exit the platform If you do not obey...

Page 63: ...ockwise or counterclockwise Release the switch to stop NOTE The SJ45 AJ turret only rotates 355 degrees The SJ60 AJ turret rotates 360 degrees continuously 5 4 Move the jib up and down with the base c...

Page 64: ...ch to the platform position WARNING Fall hazard Use the three points of contact principle when you enter or exit the platform If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury WARNING Fall...

Page 65: ...e steer controller handle forward or rearward to drive at and in the necessary speed and direction 3 Move the drive steer controller handle to the neutral central position to stop Release the footswit...

Page 66: ...right Release the switch to stop 5 18 Raise or lower the main boom with the platform control console 1 Press and hold the footswitch 2 Move and hold the boom turret controller handle forward or rearw...

Page 67: ...ncy stop button on the base control console 7 Turn the main power disconnect switch to the off position 8 If it is necessary put a cover on the platform control console to prevent damage to the warnin...

Page 68: ...engine at idle for a minimum of 5 minutes before you operate the MEWP 1 Make sure the MEWP is on level ground the boom is in the stowed position and the hydraulic oil level is between the minimum and...

Page 69: ...se the platform from the obstruction refer to Section 3 4 7 WARNING Fall hazard Do not try to free a snagged platform with the base controls until you remove all personnel from the platform If you do...

Page 70: ...orm uphill If the MEWP becomes tilted with the platform uphill refer to Figure 06 follow the steps below to go back to a lowered and retracted position 1 Fully lower the main boom 2 Fully lower the ri...

Page 71: ...Find the drive bypass valve 1 on the inboard side of the drive pump Loosen the valve stem identified with yellow paint 90 degrees clockwise to bypass the drive pump 1 CAUTION Do not release the brake...

Page 72: ...f death serious injury and or MEWP damage WARNING When you winch or tow do not move the MEWP at a speed faster than 3 2 km h 2 0 mph If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury 1 Bef...

Page 73: ...ure that there is sufficient fuel for the estimated task 6 5 1 Refuel the MEWP with diesel or gasoline IMPORTANT For gasoline engines use unleaded gasoline with an octane rating of 87 or higher For di...

Page 74: ...button Start the engine and let it stop by itself 5 Move the fuel switch to the liquid propane gas position 6 Start the engine again to make sure the fuel lines are empty 7 Push the emergency stop but...

Page 75: ...erritorial and local safety rules when you move the MEWP for transport Only qualified personnel with authorization must drive the MEWP on to or remove it from a transport vehicle Be sure the vehicle c...

Page 76: ...ficient to withstand the MEWP weight Refer to the serial plate of the MEWP for the specified weight 4 Attach the rigging to all four lift points as shown in Figure 08 5 Adjust the rigging to make sure...

Page 77: ...you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury 6 Tie down the MEWP to the transport surface with the tie down points 7 Put the lower platform mount between the boom end and the platform to...

Page 78: ...SJ45 AJ SJ60 AJ 238264AAA 83 Section 7 Technical Diagrams and Specifications T o o r d e r g o t o D i s c o u n t E q u i p m e n t c o m...

Page 79: ...7 1 Technical diagrams 7 1 1 Reach diagram SJ45 AJ 3 05 10 1 52 5 0 1 52 5 3 05 10 4 57 15 6 10 20 7 62 25 9 14 30 10 67 35 12 19 40 13 72 45 15 24 50 16 76 55 10 67 35 9 14 30 7 62 25 6 10 20 4 57 1...

Page 80: ...8 m 9 ft 10 in 6 93 m 22 ft 9 in 5 23 m 17 ft 2 in 6 m 19 ft 8 in 4 75 m 15 ft 7 in 7 45 m 24 ft 5 1 4 in 7 53 m 24 ft 8 3 4 in 1 35 m 4 ft 5 in 1 11 m 3 ft 8 in 0 28 m 11 in 0 33 m 13 in 2 03 m 6 ft...

Page 81: ...45 AJ continued 0 17 m 6 1 2 in 0 64 m 25 in 1 11 m 44 in DETAIL A 1 52 m 60 in 1 83 m 72 in or 175 75 0 76 m 30 in 1 14 m 45 in 70 1 42 m 55 3 4 in 2 7 m 106 1 2 in 0 61 m 2 ft 2 29 m 7 ft 6 in 1 5 m...

Page 82: ...m SJ60 AJ 3 05 10 1 52 5 0 1 52 5 3 05 10 4 57 15 6 10 20 7 62 25 9 14 30 10 67 35 12 19 40 13 72 45 15 24 50 16 76 55 18 29 60 19 81 65 21 34 70 13 72 45 12 19 40 10 67 35 9 14 30 7 62 25 6 10 20 4 5...

Page 83: ...20 ft 4 in 20 11 m 66 ft 11 56 m 37 ft 11 in 7 7 m 25 ft 3 in 18 29 m 60 ft 8 38 m 27 ft 6 in 8 31 m 27 ft 2 in 6 6 m 21 ft 8 in 8 31 m 27 ft 2 in 2 54 m 8 ft 4 in 2 44 m 8 ft 0 37 m 14 1 2 in 0 33 m...

Page 84: ...ns SJ60 AJ continued 0 06 m 2 1 2 in DETAIL A 1 60 m 63 in 2 81 m 9 ft 2 1 2 in 65 60 1 11 m 44 in 0 64 m 25 in 0 17 m 6 1 2 in 2 44 or 1 83 m 96 or 72 in 0 91m 36 in 175 1 14 m 45 in 2 21m 7 ft 3 in...

Page 85: ...tem Manual brake release Operator horn Operator engaged differential lock Oscillating axle steer Platform controls SGE Solid tires Spring applied hydraulically released brake system Variable speed dri...

Page 86: ...ord Inspection Date Inspector Signature IMPORTANT The owner s annual inspection record is on the cowling of the control compartment It must be filled out after an annual inspection has been completed...

Page 87: ...Rotation 175 175 175 175 Platform rotation radius 1 14 m 45 in 1 14 m 45 in Platform height stowed 0 28 m 11 in 0 28 m 11 in Overall railing height 1 35 m 53 in 1 35 m 53 in Platform railing height 1...

Page 88: ...70 90 s 115 125 s 115 125 s Platform Rotation Time 5 9 s 5 9 s 5 9 s 5 9 s Boom Up Time 29 32 s 29 32 s 32 35 s 32 35 s Boom Down Time 27 30 s 27 30 s 40 43 s 40 43 s Boom Extend Time 10 16 s 10 16 s...

Page 89: ...kage Below 18 C 0 F 1848AB 7 7 Tire wheel specifications WARNING Do not use tires other than the tires that Skyjack specifies for this MEWP Do not mix different types of tires or use tires that are no...

Page 90: ...MEWP on wheels Note The floor covering e g tile carpet etc or the structure e g beams of the operating surface must be able to withstand more than the values indicated above Note The LCP or OFL that a...

Page 91: ...AJ SJ60 AJ 238264AAA 97 Section 8 Labels Red DANGER Orange WARNING Yellow CAUTION Green Emergency lowering procedure Blue Safety information T o o r d e r g o t o D i s c o u n t E q u i p m e n t c...

Page 92: ...sh hazard 2 Do not alter Do not tamper with or disable the limit switches or other safety devices TM 3 Model number Product identifier The model number can be different from the one you see 4 Skyjack...

Page 93: ...ictorial 5 Warning body crush hazard 6 Lift and tie down points Only use these points to lift or tie down the MEWP TM 7 Tie down points Only use these points to tie down the MEWP TM Engine side contin...

Page 94: ...Section 7 TM PSI BAR 9 Wheel specifications Refer to the service manual for the wheel type offset pressure and torque TM 10 Wheel load Shows the maximum load applied to the ground by the specified wh...

Page 95: ...e power off Use a padlock to lock the switch in position TM 2 QR code This code gives you fast access to the MEWP documentation and the live MEWP data supplied by ELEVATE telematics optional equipment...

Page 96: ...uto reset valve 7 Continuously push and release the knob of the hand pump until firm resistance is felt or until the pressure gauge optional equipment shows 300 430 psi 2068 2965 kPa The brake is now...

Page 97: ...requirements Mobile Elevating Work Platform Made in Canada Model number Type Group Serial number zone Low capacity Capacity and maximum number of persons zone Capacity and maximum number of persons H...

Page 98: ...7 Warning maintenance support Do not enter the space below the work platform or extending structure during maintenance unless a support structure is in position Refer to the service manual for the in...

Page 99: ...rush hazard 2 Model number Product identifier The model number can be different from the one you see 3 Skyjack logo 4 Do not alter Do not tamper with or disable the limit switches or other safety devi...

Page 100: ...ictorial 5 Warning body crush hazard 6 Lift and tie down points Only use these points to lift or tie down the MEWP TM 7 Tie down points Only use these points to tie down the MEWP TM Controls side cont...

Page 101: ...Section 7 TM PSI BAR 9 Wheel specifications Refer to the service manual for the wheel type offset pressure and torque TM 10 Wheel load Shows the maximum load applied to the ground by the specified wh...

Page 102: ...l 12 Do not smoke Do not smoke near this location TM 13 Propane dual fuel Identifies the propane tank location PROPANE 14 LPG fuel duel fuel Use liquid propane gas LPG only in the propane tank Control...

Page 103: ...Annual inspection Make sure the MEWP has received an annual inspection before operation 16 Warning annual inspection Refer to the operation manual Make sure the annual and daily inspections are done...

Page 104: ...the start function enable emergency power switch and operate the necessary boom function to lower the platform 1 3 TM 2 18 Emergency lowering identification 19 Elevate Trackunit optional equipment Th...

Page 105: ...er the main boom Select the boom extend retract switch to extend or retract the boom Select the off position to turn the engine off the base position to energize the base controls or the platform posi...

Page 106: ...fer to the service manual for how to lubricate the MEWP TM 3 Hydraulic oil Replace the hydraulic fluid with the approved type refer to the service manual 4 Hydraulic oil level Shows the minimum and ma...

Page 107: ...uto reset valve 7 Continuously push and release the knob of the hand pump until firm resistance is felt or until the pressure gauge optional equipment shows 300 430 psi 2068 2965 kPa The brake is now...

Page 108: ...n Label Pictorial 7 Diesel Only use ultra low sulfur diesel fuel OR Unleaded gasoline Only use unleaded gasoline fuel 8 Slowly open the fuel cap Refer to the operation manual Slowly open the fuel cap...

Page 109: ...Caution Do not wear jewelry or loose clothing that could become caught or entangled 6 3 9 12 TM 4 No insulation This MEWP is not electrically insulated and does not provide protection from contact wit...

Page 110: ...atform capacity changes when the derate switch is on The indicator lights on the base and platform control consoles show if the platform is in the high or low capacity zone Horizontal load rating Do n...

Page 111: ...on anchorage points Rated for one 1 person for each anchorage point Used for fall restraint or fall arrest TM X1 11 Manual storage box Shows the location of the operation manual TM 12 Hazard identific...

Page 112: ...tched tires only Refer to Section 7 TM PSI BAR 15 IPAF Click It Wear a full body harness with a short lanyard in boom type platforms 16 Warning California proposition 65 Cancer and reproductive harm h...

Page 113: ...l Pictorial 17 Do not alter Do not tamper with or disable the limit switches or other safety devices TM 18 Footswitch enable Press and hold the footswitch to enable the platform functions TM 19 Warnin...

Page 114: ...r on or off 2 Horn emergency stop Push the horn button to make a sound Push the emergency stop button to stop the engine and disable the controls TM 3 Emergency power unit engine controls Select the e...

Page 115: ...ntroller to drive forward or rearward 5 Emergency lowering procedure Refer to Section 6 1 for the complete procedure 1 Select the on position from the engine start on off switch press and hold the foo...

Page 116: ...boom Select the jib up down switch to move the jib up or down Select the riser raise lower controller to raise or lower the riser 1 2 9 Capacity derate switch This switch controls the platform capaci...

Page 117: ...Skyjack machine is our proven and simplistic control system Skyjack s color coded and numbered wiring system make our machines the easiest to troubleshoot and repair translating into less maintenance...

Page 118: ...Cancer and Reproductive Harm https www p65warnings ca gov WARNING T o o r d e r g o t o D i s c o u n t E q u i p m e n t c o m...

Page 119: ...Curtis Gehl Pavers Heli Honda ICS PowerGrit IHI Partner Imer Clipper MMD Koshin Rice CH E General Equip ment Amida Coleman NAC Gradall Square Shooter Kent Stanley Tamco Toku Hatz Kohler Robin Wiscons...

Page 120: ...T o o r d e r g o t o D i s c o u n t E q u i p m e n t c o m...

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