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The Conventionals

Models

 6826E And 6832E

SJIII 

Series E

TM

For Service please call .....................................................................

800 275-9522

Skyjack Inc. Service Center 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 ..... FAX 630 262-0006
For Parts in North America and Asia please call .....................................

800 965-4626

Skyjack Inc. Parts Center 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 .............. FAX 888 782-4825
For Parts & Service in Europe please call....................................................

31 297 255 526

Skyjack Europe Communicatieweg 29, 3641 SG Mijdrecht Netherlands ............. FAX 31 297 256 948

118931AH

Printed in Canada

May 2002

OPERATING MANUAL

This manual MUST be kept and stored with the aerial platform at all times.

Summary of Contents for SJIII 6826E

Page 1: ...orth America and Asia please call 800 965 4626 Skyjack Inc Parts Center 3451 Swenson Ave St Charles IL 60174 FAX 888 782 4825 For Parts Service in Europe please call 31 297 255 526 Skyjack Europe Communicatieweg 29 3641 SG Mijdrecht Netherlands FAX 31 297 256 948 118931AH Printed in Canada May 2002 OPERATING MANUAL This manual MUST be kept and stored with the aerial platform at all times ...

Page 2: ...fundamental parts of the elevating work platform They are a very important way to communicate necessary safety information to users and operators A complete and legible copy of these manuals MUST BE KEPT ON THE WORK PLATFORM in the provided weather resistant storage compartment at all times ...

Page 3: ...Box 14 Outrigger Control Box 15 Identification And Operation Of Safety Devices 15 Operator Qualifications 16 Operating Procedures 16 Set Up Procedure 16 Prestart Checks 17 Start and Operation 18 Emergency Lowering System 19 Shutdown Procedure 20 Winching and Towing Procedures 20 Electrical Inverter Option 20 Outrigger Operating Procedures 21 Battery Service And Charging Procedures 22 Battery Charg...

Page 4: ...are required to conform to national health and safety regulations applicable to the operation of this elevating work platform FAILURE TO COMPLY with your REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES in the use and operation of the work platform could result in DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DANGER ELECTROCUTION HAZARD THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED MAINTAIN SAFE CLEARANCES FROM ELECTRICAL POWER LINES AND APPARATUS YOU MUST ...

Page 5: ...Symbol identifies important safety messages on machines safety signs in manuals or else where When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death Follow the instructions in the safety message DO NOT OPERATE THIS EQUIPMENT WITHOUT PROPER AUTHORIZATION AND TRAINING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY COULD RESULT FROM IMPROPER USE OF THIS EQUIPMENT SCOPE OF THIS MANUAL This manual a...

Page 6: ...claim 2 When Skyjack s Service Department verifies warranty coverage they will also issue an RA Return Authorization number for the return of any defective component s All items over 25 00 in value must be returned to Skyjack Inc Warranty Statement 3 Fill out a Warranty Claim Form from dealer s supply of claim forms Then notify Skyjack s Service Department of the warranty claim number on the form ...

Page 7: ...ty bar located at the front of the lifting mechanism prevents when properly positioned the scissor type assembly from being lowered while maintenance or repairs are being performed within the lifting mechanism Base The base is a rigid one piece weldment which supports two swing out trays One tray contains the hydraulic and electrical components The other tray contains the battery charger and eight...

Page 8: ...cissorlift and make sure the load is evenly distributed on the platform DO NOT raise your platform in windy or gusty conditions Warning Jobsite Hazards DO NOT operate on surfaces not capable of holding weight of the work platform including the rated load e g covers drains and trenches DO NOT elevate the work platform if it is not on firm level surfaces Avoid pot holes loading docks debris drop off...

Page 9: ...68 00 1 73m 68 00 1 73m Length 99 25 2 52m 99 25 2 52m Platform Size 60 x 81 1 53x2 05m 60 x 81 1 53x2 05m Elevated Working 32 00 9 75m 38 00 11 60m Elevated Platform 26 00 7 92m 32 00 9 75m Stowed Fixed Railing 93 6 2 37m 99 0 2 51m Stowed Platform 50 0 1 27m 55 3 1 40m Height Drive FULL FULL Normal Drive Max 2 mph 3 2 km h 2 mph 3 2 km h Elevated Low Drive Max 67 mph 1 km h 67 mph 1 km h Lift Ra...

Page 10: ...or Horn 3 Foot Manual Extension Platform Gradability to 25 120V AC Outlet On Platform Lanyard Attachment Rings Scissor Guards CE only Optional Equipment ANSI CE Spring Loaded Half Height Gate ANSI only Spring Loaded Full Height Gate Movement Alarm Flashing Amber Light 800W AC Generator Hydraulically Powered Extension Platform Propane Gasoline or Diesel Engine Package All Models Except 3220 Shop Ai...

Page 11: ... The CONVENTIONALS 118931AH Figure 1 1 SJIII Series Work Platform Model 6832Eshown Work Platform Major Component Identification BASE EXTENSION PLATFORM OPERATOR S CONTROL BOX MAIN PLATFORM HYDRAULIC ELECTRIC TRAY LIFTING MECHANISM BATTERY TRAY ...

Page 12: ... gauge records work platform operating time 3 15 Amp Circuit Breaker Resets In the event of a power overload or positive circuit grounding circuit breaker will pop out Make the necessary corrections then depress the push button to reset 4 Platform Up Down Toggle Switch ANSI SIA and CSA This toggle type switch raises or lowers the platform to desired a height 1 5 Enable Switch this switch when acti...

Page 13: ...le engaging either the drive lift or steer functions 3 Warning Alarm Indictor Light Light will glow and an alarm will sound when an unsafe condition occurs 4 Platform Off Base Select Key Switch CE This three way selector switch allows the operator to turn off the power to the unit or to activate either the base or platform controls 5 Emergency Stop Button Thisred mushroom head shaped button switch...

Page 14: ...n death or serious injury Warning Alarm And Indictor Light Light Indicator on control box Figure 2 4 will glow and an alarm will sound when an unsafe condition occurs Examples are 1 Machine is in a tilted position 2 Outriggers are out of a set position Not Fully extended or retracted if equipped 3 Platform is overloaded If equipped with an overload pressure switch Correct the unsafe condition to r...

Page 15: ...Aid Immediately flush eyes with cold water if electrolytic acid is splattered into them Seek medical attention if discomfort continues 5 In the battery tray check the electrolyte level in all eight batteries If plates are not covered carefully add distilled or demineralized water If needed check the specific gravity in each battery it should be 1 260 to 1 275 This reading will not be correct if yo...

Page 16: ...read and completely understands ALL of Section 2 OPERATION in this manual Prestart Checks 1 Carefully read and completely understand ALL of Section 2 OPERATION in this manual and ALL warnings and instruction labels on the work platform 2 Ensure that there are no obstacles around the work platform and in the path of travel such as holes drop offs ditches soft fill or debris 3 Check overhead clearan...

Page 17: ...mpacted LEVEL surface Note A lowering warning system is standard on CE Models This system automatically stops the lowering function before reaching the fully lowered position and sounds an alarm After the operator has checked that no person is near the scissors the lowering function can be reactivated These machines also have scissor guards 7 To Drive Forward or Reverse 1 Ensure the emergency stop...

Page 18: ...ion deck using the sliding handrails or push bar Models 68XX Reinsert the locking pin s upon full retraction or extension to prevent accidental movement of the extension platform 11 To Extend Retract the Powered Extension Platform To extend the platform select LIFT position with the Lift Off Drive Select Switch on the main platform control box Then from the extension platform control box activate ...

Page 19: ...g brakes if the work platform is on a slope Make sure that the work platform is on level ground Chock or block the wheels to keep work platform from rolling To Release The Parking Brake Manually Figure 2 13 Manual Brake Release 1 Manual Brake Release Pull handle firmly outwards away from brake then rotate handle counterclockwise to OFF position The work platform can be pushed towed or winched afte...

Page 20: ...uring Operation 1 Check the level of the machine frequently by lowering the platform slightly and then attempt to raise the platform If alarm sounds if equipped LOWER THE PLATFORM IMMEDIATELY Make the necessary adjustments to level the machine 5 To turn off the inverter push in the EMERGENCY STOP switch located on the operator s control box to the open position or slide the ON OFF switch located o...

Page 21: ... damaged or incapable of holding a lasting charge 7 Do not use any batteries other than flooded lead acid batteries of the proper AH rating Battery Charging Procedures Warning Explosion Hazard Chargers can ignite flammable materials and vapors DO NOT use near fuels grain dust solvents or other flammable Warning Shock Hazard To reduce the risk of electrical shock the charger must only be connected ...

Page 22: ...esume the charge cycle and no light sequencing will occur The display will resume with either the CHARGER ON and 25 lights or the CHARGER ON and 80 lights depending on the batteries level of charge 1 3 2 Battery Charger Operation Bycan Charger Figure 2 14 Bycan Battery Charger 4825U Shown 1 Green LED 2 Yellow LED 3 Red LED Battery Status SK4825U Red LED Charging Red Yellow LED 80 Charged Green LED...

Page 23: ...r is turned off by the electronic control After the charger turns off the CHARGE COMPLETE light will indicate to the operator that the batteries are healthy and are fully charged If the 80 CHARGE light continues to stay on after the charge cycle is complete this indicates to the operator that the batteries are not capable of attaining a full charge If the INCOMPLETE light remains on after the char...

Page 24: ...sion Platform MODEL Main Platform Extension Platform Main Platform Extension Platform 6826 ANSI CSA 900 lbs 408 kg 2 Persons 300 lbs 136 kg 1 Person 700 lbs 317 kg 2 Persons 300 lbs 136 kg 1 Person 6826 CE 700 lbs 317 kg 2 Persons 300 lbs 136 kg 1 Person 700 lbs 317 kg 2 Persons 300 lbs 136 kg 1 Person 6832 700 lbs 317 kg 2 Persons 300 lbs 136 kg 1 Person 700 lbs 317 kg 2 Persons 300 lbs 136 kg 1 ...

Page 25: ...r receptacle A B A B Limit switches B B Hydraulic Hydraulic oil level H H Hydraulic Hoses Fittings A L C A L C Lift lowering time G G Cylinders A B A B Emergency lowering B B Lift capacity D D Hydraulic oil oil filter F F Miscellaneous Manual A K A K Labels A J A J Notes A Visually Inspect B Check operation C Check tightness D Check relief valve setting Refer to serial number nameplate E Lubricate...

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