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MHP15J – 11995A

1. Safety

DANGER

ELECTROCUTION

HAZARD

THIS MACHINE IS NOT

ELECTRICALLY INSULATED.

0323899

Death or serious injury can result from
contact or inadequate clearance to 
electrical power lines and apparatus.

Maintain 10 feet minimum clearance
from electrical power lines and
apparatus.

Allow for sway, rock, and sag.

LOWER
BOOM

UPPER

JIB

BOOM

BOOM

SLEW

SPEED CONTROL

11420

LIFT

ENABLE

CHOKE

STABILISER

PLATFORM

BASE

BOOMS

V.I.N.

8945

OPERATE

1

1

11961

2

4

3

4

3

2

3

STABILIZERS

4

1

1

2

3

4

2

1

3

4

2

11961 - If Automatic Stabilisers Fitted

11985 - If Manual Stabilisers Fitted

Summary of Contents for MHP 15J

Page 1: ...Engine Powered Gasoline Battery Electric Operator s Manual P N 11995A September 2005 V2...

Page 2: ...ty period of the machine upon which the part was installed THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES AND SNORKEL DOES NOT WARRANT 1 Engines motors tires and batteries which are manufactured by suppliers to Snorkel who f...

Page 3: ...MHP15J Such contact could make your body a conductor to the other object creating an electrical shock hazard re sulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH DO NOT attempt to enter or leave the MHP15J until you...

Page 4: ...ance to energized exposed or insulated power lines Voltage range Minimum safe approach distance phase to phase Feet Meters 0 to 300V Avoid contact over 300v to 50kv 10 3 05 over 50kv to 200kv 15 4 60...

Page 5: ...e safety of personnel and help prevent needless downtime because of damaged equipment 1 Only TRAINED and AUTHORIZED operators shall be permitted to operate the equipment 2 All manufacturer s operating...

Page 6: ...wners Users Operators Lessors and Lessees of ANSI SIA A92 5 1992 Boom Sup ported Elevating Work Platforms is available from Snorkel dealers or from the factory upon request Copies are also available f...

Page 7: ...s 3 1 Engine Data 3 2 Overall Dimensions MHP15J 3 2 Working Envelope MHP15J 3 3 Booms identification 3 4 Nomenclature And Serial Numbers 3 4 Right side view of machine 3 4 Left side view of machine 3...

Page 8: ...eration Emergency Operation Procedures 9 1 Operation From Platform Control Box 9 1 Operation From Ground Control Box 9 2 10 Stowing and Transporting Stowing 10 1 The correct stowed position is shown h...

Page 9: ...nce around the MHP15J to avoid contact with struc tures or other hazards Always look in the direction of motion Keep ground personnel from under the platform when the platform is raised Secure all acc...

Page 10: ...Move the controls slowly and deliberately to avoid jerky and erratic opera tion Always stop the controls in the neutral off po sition before going in the opposite direction DO NOT use the boom for any...

Page 11: ...k cap securely If the fuel cap is lost replace it with an approved cap from Snorkel Use of a non approved cap without proper venting may result in pressurization of the tank Never use fuel for cleanin...

Page 12: ...SURE 60 p s i 413 kPa COLD 7856 HYDRAULIC OIL 9207 0112471 569295 TOWING SPEED 80 kmh MAXIMUM 7855 11966 HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL CHECK FLUID LEVEL WITH PLATFORM LOWERED USE PREMIUM HYDRAULIC OIL GRADE 1...

Page 13: ...25 YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THIS DEVICE UNLESS AN UNTRAINED OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIMSELF AND OTHERS TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY 0323897 1 2 YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE AND HHHH...

Page 14: ...rical power lines and apparatus Maintain 10 feet minimum clearance from electrical power lines and apparatus Allow for sway rock and sag LOWER BOOM UPPER JIB BOOM BOOM SLEW SPEED CONTROL 11420 LIFT EN...

Page 15: ...or load carried is required by law to be AT LEAST 4 METRES This is a requirement of regulation 93 of the Electrical Supply Regulations 1984 in the interests of safe working DANGER BEWARE OF ELECTRICAL...

Page 16: ...page 1 8 MHP15J 11995A 1 Safety...

Page 17: ...ergency Stop Switch at Ground Control Box Press the EMERGENCY STOP switch cover down at any time under any conditions and the entire machine stops and nothing moves This emergency stop switch cover mu...

Page 18: ...ls are properly in stalled and that the gravity gate or swinging gate is in place Foot switch Figure 2 6 Foot Switch The foot switch prevents the platform from moving if something accidentally pushes...

Page 19: ...lead from the platform box and reset the RCD at the base If the problem persists call a trained service techni cian Flashing light Figure 2 9 Flashing Light The flashing light alerts people that the...

Page 20: ...page 2 4 MHP15J 11995A 2 Safety Devices...

Page 21: ...Specifications Recommended Hydraulic Oil Shell Tellus 32 or Castrol AWS 32 or similar MHP15J 11995A page 3 1 SPECIFICATIONS MHP15J Nominal working height 14 8m 48 7 Maximum height to basket floor 13m...

Page 22: ...output 4 kW 4 000 rpm Max torque 1 1 kg m 8 0 ft lb 2500 rpm Fuel gasoline Fuel Grade automotive gasoline unleaded or lowleaded preferred Fuel consumption 230 g PSh Cooling system Forced air Ignition...

Page 23: ...Specifications 16 52 4 15 49 2 14 45 9 13 42 6 12 39 3 11 36 1 10 32 8 9 29 5 8 8 26 2 26 2 7 7 22 9 22 9 6 6 6 19 6 19 6 19 6 5 5 5 16 4 16 4 16 4 4 4 4 13 1 13 1 13 1 3 3 3 9 8 9 8 9 8 2 2 2 6 5 6 5...

Page 24: ...Number VIN Number Jib boom Upper boom Booms identification Nomenclature And Serial Numbers Jockey wheel Tow coupling Draw bar Outriggers 4 Trailer Outrigger controls Engine cover Column Ground contro...

Page 25: ...MHP15J 11995A page 3 5 3 Specifications Oil tank Outrigger cylinder Hand brake Upper cylinders Lower cylinder Jib Cylinder Left side view of machine...

Page 26: ...page 3 6 MHP15J 11995A 3 Specifications...

Page 27: ...tch the bubble while you set the stabilisers Lower the stabilisers front ones first one at a time just enough to center the bubble in the circle on top of the gauge When the bubble is central the plat...

Page 28: ...page 4 2 MHP15J 11995A 4 Gauges...

Page 29: ...y one circuit breaker on a standard MHP15J that is accessible to the operator Its pur pose is to protect the electrical circuits from electri cal overloads When the circuit breaker trips pops out push...

Page 30: ...page 5 2 MHP15J 11995A 5 Shut offs and Circuit Breakers...

Page 31: ...rrect emergency bleed down procedures The main operating functions of an MHP15J can be controlled from the ground control box or from the platform control box MHP15J 11995A page 6 1 LOWER BOOM UPPER J...

Page 32: ...long time that will turn the engine off and save fuel 5 Boom Speed This control determines how fast the booms move Set it to SLOW turtle until you are very familiar with the way the machine works or i...

Page 33: ...Ground Control Box Controls MHP15J 11995A page 6 3 6 Controls LOWER UPPER JIB BOOM BOOM SLEW SPEED CONTROL 11420 LIFT ENABLE CHOKE STABILISER PLATFORM BASE BOOMS BOOM 1 7 8 9 6 2 3 5 10 11 4...

Page 34: ...until you are very familiar with the way the machine works or if the platform is working in dangerous or cramped surroundings 5 Emergency Lower If the engine stops and cannot be restarted hold the swi...

Page 35: ...TE LOWER BOOM SPEED CONTROL SLEW 11420 1 LIFT ENABLE CHOKE EMERGENCY PLATFORM EMERGENCY LOWER TO LOWER PLATFORM OPERATE EMERGENCY LOWER SWITCH 1 2 TO SLEW BOOM OPERATE EMERGENCY LOWER SLEW SWITCHES TO...

Page 36: ...page 6 6 MHP15J 11995A 6 Controls...

Page 37: ...tween dipstick lines Fuel leaks Visually inspect hoses and connections Engine coolant Check that grills are not blocked Wiring harnesses Visually inspect installation condition Battery terminals Visua...

Page 38: ...uel Tank Cap Check to see that the tank cap is in place and is tight Fuel Leaks Visually inspect the Honda fuel tank and the entire length of the fuel line from the engine to the fuel tank for leaks E...

Page 39: ...6 mm be low the bottom of the filler neck inside each hole Hydraulic Oil Level To check the hydraulic oil level Completely lower the booms and ensure the stabi lisers are in the stowed position Figure...

Page 40: ...retainer bolts have lock tab washers fit ted they should all be present and not damaged in any way Figure 7 11 Wheel Nuts Pay particular attention to all of the wheel nuts and bolts None should be vis...

Page 41: ...they are not deformed or cut off Platform Gravity Gate Figure 7 17 Platform Gravity Gate Check to see that the gravity gate is present and functions correctly Platform Guardrails Figure 7 18 Platform...

Page 42: ...oms should begin to lower The rate of low ering can be regulated by the amount the valve is opened To check the slew function when using the manual emergency lower valve the Master Key Switch and Emer...

Page 43: ...turns the MHP15J engine off when struck Pay particular attention to the platform foot switch to see that it deactivates the platform moving switches when the foot switch is not stepped on AC Outlet RC...

Page 44: ...1 3 0112471 Decal Snorkel 2 4 7856 45 Decal Tyre pressure 2 5 7855 Decal Towing speed 1 6 9207 Decal Hydraulic oil 1 7 0070420 Decal Emergency lower 2 8 560239 Decal Snorkel 2 9 11966 Decal MHP15J 2 1...

Page 45: ...MHP15J 11995A page 7 9 7 Pre operational Inspection 8 4 8 17 20 3 3 16 23 10 21 12 5 18 4 11 9 19 9 1 6 15 14 13 2 18 21 7 24 Inspection drawing...

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Page 47: ...the booms are in the stowed position The MHP15J is not Electrically Insulated Death or Serious Injury to operating personnel can occur if the machine should come into contact with energized electrica...

Page 48: ...he next step 5 Turn the key to Start and hold it there until the engine starts or for a maximum time of 6 seconds When the engine starts release the key and the choke switch if you used it see Figure...

Page 49: ...l lower all four stabilisers and allow the unit to self level Before raising the boom ensure all four foot plates are in full contact with the ground and that they are clear of manhole covers drains a...

Page 50: ...y up in their stowed position Starting From Platform Control Box Before you begin to operate the MHP15J from the platform control box a qualified operator must per form the Pre operational Inspection...

Page 51: ...earlier in this chapter before you start this section DO NOT operate near energized electrical conductors Maintain the M S A D Minimum Safe Approach Distance to energized power lines See the Electric...

Page 52: ...cause the platform or booms to move These platform moving switches through will produce the movement as indicated by the il lustration s in Figure 8 15 Figure 8 13 Movement Control Platform Control B...

Page 53: ...MHP15J should be returned to the STOWED POSITION and locked as described under Stowing in the Stowing and Transporting chapter 10 MHP15J 11995A page 8 7 8 Operation JIB BOOM 3 Jib Boom 5 Platform Rot...

Page 54: ...page 8 8 MHP15J 11995A 8 Operation...

Page 55: ...n procedures will work at the platform control box Figure 9 1 1 The Master Key Switch must be ON see Figure 9 1 2 The Emergency Stop switch must be ON see Figure 9 1 3 The Platform Ground Selector swi...

Page 56: ...control box when using the emergency lowering valve the Master Key Switch and Emergency Stop switch must be on and the Platform Ground Selector must be set to ground The slew direction can then be sel...

Page 57: ...gure 10 3 Lower Boom Lock Pin If using the upper controls go now to the ground controls and 4 Switch the Ground Platform selector to ground 5 Set the Booms Stabiliser selector to stabiliser 6 Using th...

Page 58: ...latching mechanism is working and has latched 5 Connect the break away chain to the towing vehicle unset the reversing lock on the tow coupling 6 Check that the bolt D Clamp or attaching device is abl...

Page 59: ...ore wire rated at 600 volts AC 15 amps is run up the booms as standard For this option see Chapter 2 Page 3 Sandblast Protection Kit This option consists of a bellows type cover fitted to each boom cy...

Page 60: ...page 11 2 MHP15J 11995A 11 Options...

Page 61: ...tinguishing media Dry chemical foam or CO2 Special fire fighting procedures Use positive pressure self contained breathing ap paratus Unusual fire and explosion hazards Hydrogen and oxygen gases are p...

Page 62: ...ng elastomer Product may melt after ignition to form flammable liquid Burning produces intense heat dense smoke and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and traces of hydrogen cyanid...

Page 63: ...roduct as possible Dispose of non recyclable material as a RCRA hazardous waste by such methods as incineration complying with federal state and local regula tions Liquefied Petroleum Gas UN 1075 Exti...

Page 64: ...ely in smallest area possible Recover as much of the product itself as possible by such methods as vacuuming followed by soak ing up of residual fluids by use of absorbent materi als Remove contaminat...

Page 65: ...it will not start refer the problem to a qualified service technician 3 Loose battery terminals Tighten battery leads at battery Engine cranks but will not start 1 Out of fuel Fill the engine with the...

Page 66: ...page 13 2 MHP15J 11995A 13 Operator s Troubleshooting...

Page 67: ...ion 6 5 Controls and Control Decals Locations 6 1 Crushing hazard 1 2 E Electrical Electrocution 1 1 8 1 Electrical Hazard Warning see Electrical Hazard page i Emergency lower 7 6 Emergency Operation...

Page 68: ...ers and users see Introduction page iv Right side view of machine 3 4 S Safe Operation 1 1 Safe working load 3 1 Safety Decals and Placards 1 3 Location illustration 1 4 Safety Devices Bubble level 2...

Page 69: ...bleshooting 13 1 Operator Troubleshooting Chart 13 1 Turntable rotation 3 1 W Warranty Limited see inside front cover Weight 3 1 Wheels and tyres 7 4 Wiring harnesses 7 3 Loose connections 7 3 Work Pl...

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