Snorkel EPV Series, Operator'S Manual

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3. Safety Devices
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Safety Device Information
For emer gency op er a tion con trols and pro ce dures
see the Emer gency Op er a tion chap ter 10, in this
manual.
The de vices listed in this chap ter are safety de -
vices.
They are on an EPV to in crease safety in the work
place for both the op er a tor and other peo ple near
the ma chine.
Do not by-pass, disable, modify, or ignore
any of these devices. Check them carefully
at the start of each work shift to see that they
are in working order (see Daily Inspection &
Maintenance chapter 8). If any is found to be
defective, remove the EPV from service
immediately until a qualified service
technician can make repairs.
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Emergency Stop Switches
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At platform control station
Figure 3.1 - Platform Control Station
Emergency Stop Switch
Press the large red EMERGENCY STOP but ton in
and the en tire ma chine stops, the en gine turns off,
and noth ing moves. This switch must be out (on) to
con trol the EPV from the plat form (pull the switch
and it will pop out).
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At ground control station
Figure 3.2 - Ground Control Station
Emergency Stop Switch
Press the red EMERGENCY STOP switch cover
down, at any time, un der any con di tions, and the
en
tire ma chine stops, the en gine turns off, and
noth ing moves. the EMERGENCY STOP switch
must be up for any thing on the EPV to work.
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At ground control station
Units with PTO
Figure 3.3 - Ground Control Station
Emergency Stop Switch - Units with PTO
Press the large red EMERGENCY STOP but ton in
and the en tire ma chine stops, the en gine turns off,
and noth ing moves. This switch must be out (on) to
con trol the EPV from the plat form (pull the switch
and it will pop out).
Note:
Depending on individual customer requirements
for machine configuration the 'Ground Control
Emergency Stop Switch' may be located in a
different position to that indicated in the
photographs above.
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