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Rough Terrain Scissors
Loading/Unloading
Section 3 - Operation
3.10 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.
3.10-1 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.
•
The main power disconnect switch must be in
“ ” off position.
•
The hydraulic/electrical and fuel 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 must be attached to all four
lifting points as illustrated in
Figure 3-10
.
Tie down/lifting points
Tie down/lifting points
Tie down/lifting points
Figure 3-10. Tie Downs/Lifting Points
Center of
gravity
Center of
gravity
Figure 3-11. Center of Gravity
