Snorkel EPV Series, Operator'S Manual

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Ground Controls
Figure 8.14 - Ground Controls
Set the Plat form/Ground se lec tor switch to
GROUND.
Check that each of the boom op er at ing valve le vers
causes the EPV to move the way it should (see Fig -
ure 8.14).
Figure 8.15 - Emergency Stop Switch
Pay par tic u lar at ten tion to the Emer gency Stop
switch

(see Fig ure 8.15) to see that it turns the
EPV en gine off when struck.
With the booms raised open the emer gency lower
valve at the rear of the col umn.
The Up per Boom should be gin to lower im me di -
ately.
Op er ate lower boom and slew le vers whilst low er -
ing to check that these op er ate cor rectly dur ing an
emer gency de scent.
Remember to close the emergency bleed
down valve at the completion of this test to
ensure proper boom operation.
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Platform Controls
Figure 8.16 - Platform Controls
Set the Plat form/Ground se lec tor switch to
PLATFORM and en ter the plat form.
Check that each of the boom op er at ing valve le vers
causes the EPV to move the way it should (see Fig -
ure 8.16).
Figure 8.17 - Emergency Stop Switch
Pay par tic u lar at ten tion to the Emer gency Stop
switch

to see that it turns the en gine off when
struck (see Fig ure 8.17).
With the booms raised open the emer gency lower
valve in the basket.
The Up per Boom should be gin to lower im me di -
ately.
Op er ate lower boom and slew le vers whilst low er -
ing to check that these op er ate cor rectly dur ing an
emer gency de scent.
Remember to close the emergency bleed
down valve at the completion of this test to
ensure proper boom operation.
EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 8 - 5
8. Daily Inspection and Maintenance
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