Snorkel EPV Series, Operator'S Manual

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Low Voltage Insulated Machines
The only exception is for EPV's which are
specifically built as low voltage insulated
machines.
These low volt age in su lated ma chines are in su -
lated to 1000V AC RMS or 1500V DC.
If your machine is a low voltage insulated
model you will need to ensure that you read
the "Low Voltage Insulation Section" at the
end of this chapter.
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Pre-start Inspection
At the start of each work shift, the EPV shall be
given a vi sual in spec tion and func tion test. See the
Daily In spec tion and Main te nance chap ter , in this
man ual for a list of items to in spect and test.
DO NOT operate the EPV unless you are
trained and authorized, understand the
operation characteristics of the EPV, and
have inspected and tested all functions to be
sure they are in proper working order.
NEVER use an EPV that has a known fault or
is malfunctioning in any way until the
machine has been repaired by a qualified
technician.
Operating a machine in faulty condition
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTE:
Whilst some of the safety rules and guidelines
that follow may not apply specifically to this
machine (e.g. references to driving) they are
included as part of an overall safety strategy
relating to the use of elevating work platforms.
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Work Place Inspection and Practices
Do not use the EPV as a ground for weld ing.
Ground to the work piece.
Be fore the EPV is used, and dur ing use, check the
area in which the EPV is to be used for pos si ble
haz ards such as, but not lim ited to:
● Drop-offs or holes.
● Side slopes.
● Bumps and floor obstructions.
● Debris.
● Overhead obstructions and electrical
conductors.
● Hazardous locations.
● Inadequate surface and support to withstand
all load forces imposed by the aerial platform
in all operating configurations.
● Wind and weather conditions.
● Presence of unauthorized persons.
● Other possible unsafe conditions.
Be fore the EPV is used, de ter mine the haz ard clas -
si fi ca tion of any par tic u lar at mo sphere or lo ca tion
ac cord ing to ANSI/NFPA 505.
Any EPV op er ated in a haz ard ous lo ca tion must be
ap proved and of the type re quired by ANSI/NFPA
505.
While op er at ing the EPV a rec om mended safety
prac tice is to have trained and qual i fied per son nel
in the im me di ate work area of the EPV to:
● Help in case of an emergency.
● Operate emergency controls as required.
● Watch for loss of control by platform
operator.
● Warn the operator of any obstructions or
hazards that may not be obvious to them.
● Watch for soft terrain, sloping surfaces,
drop-offs, etc., where stability could be
jeopardized.
● Watch for bystanders and never allow
anyone to be under, or to reach through the
booms while operating the aerial platform.
Pinch points may exist between moving
components. Death or serious injury can
result from becoming trapped between
components, buildings, structures, or other
obstacles. Make sure there is sufficient
clearance around the machine before
moving the chassis, booms, or platform.
Allow sufficient room and time to stop
movement to avoid contact with structures
or other hazards.
Keep ground per son nel from un der the plat form
when the plat form is raised.
Se cure all ac ces so ries, con tain ers, tools, and
other ma te ri als in the plat form to pre vent them from
ac ci den tally fall ing or be ing kicked off the platform.
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