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Chapter 3 – Safety

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ML12C • ML18C • ML24C – 7030175 

Summary of Contents for ML12C

Page 1: ...October 2019 Part Number 7030175 MANUAL OPERATOR S Replaces February 2017 ...

Page 2: ...ical conductor the entire lift can become electrically charged Such contact could make your body a conductor to the other object creating an electrical shock hazard resulting in death or serious injury Do not approach the material lift until the electricity has been turned off Do not attempt to operate the winch when the mast forks or any part of the material lift is in contact with a high voltage...

Page 3: ...hapter 4 Prestart Inspection Visual Inspection 13 Set Up 13 Material lifts equipped with stabilizers 13 Material lifts equipped with adjustable forks 14 To install fork extensions 14 Material lifts equipped with a load platform 14 Function Test 14 Work Area Inspection 14 Placards and Decals 14 Chapter 5 Operation Set Up 15 Material lifts equipped with stabilizers 15 Material lifts equipped with ad...

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Page 5: ...ikelihood of personal injury and property damage The terms danger warning and caution indicate varying degrees of personal injury or property damage that can result if the instruction is not followed Danger Indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury This signal word is to be used in the most extreme situations Warning Indicates a potenti...

Page 6: ...al lift without prior written consent of the Snorkel Engineering Department Modification may void the warranty adversely affect stability or affect the operational characteristics of the aerial platform Additional Information For additional information contact your local dealer or Snorkel at Snorkel International P O Box 1160 St Joseph MO 64502 1160 USA 1 800 255 0317 http www snorkellifts com ...

Page 7: ...0175 3 Chapter 2 Specifications Component Identification Forks Shown in Up Inverted Position Mast Sections Carriage Legs Two speed Winch Smart Set Adjustment System Carriage Hold down Bar Casters Loading Wheels Stabilizers ...

Page 8: ... Length Stowed 2 10 85 cm Length Operating 5 2 1 6 m 6 1 1 9 m 6 9 2 1 m Width Stowed 30 1 2 77 cm Width Stabilizers Deployed 5 4 1 6 m Stabilizers Optional Standard Forks Length 30 76 m Forks Width Outside 23 58 cm Maximum Load Capacity 14 36 cm Load Center 750 lb 340 kg 700 lb 318 kg 650 lb 295 kg 24 61 cm Load Center 450 lb 205 kg 440 lb 200 kg 430 lb 195 kg 42 107 cm Load Center 200 lb 91 kg 1...

Page 9: ...injury will result from contact with or inade quate clearance from an energized conductor Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach distance as defined by ANSI ANSI publications define minimum distances that must be observed when working near bus bars and energized power lines Table 1 is reprinted courtesy of Scaffold Industry Association Table 1 Minimum Safe Approach Distance Prestart Inspe...

Page 10: ...ufacturer s specifications ALWAYS inspect the winch and cable before operating the material lift Check for wear frays kinks and damage to the cable Verify that the cable is wrapped around the winch drum at least four times when the carriage is lowered NEVER operate a material lift if any damage to the winch or cable is observed or suspected NEVER repair the material lift in any way other than acco...

Page 11: ...R operate the material lift on a moving or mobile surface such as a truck bed NEVER exceed the rated load capacity of the material lift NEVER move a material lift with a raised load NEVER touch or grab the cable NEVER operate the material lift when exposed to high winds thunderstorms or other weather conditions that could compromise the safety of the operator NEVER apply an additional side load or...

Page 12: ... White S7030178 Snorkel ML12C 2 S7030179 Snorkel ML18C 2 S7030180 Snorkel ML24C 2 SM00918B Warning Bodily Injury Hazard Moving Parts 1 1 1 7030254 Decal www snorkellifts com Black 2 2 2 7030243 Decal www snorkellifts com White SM00920A Made in the U S A 1 1 1 SM00921A Notice Load Capacity Chart 1 1 1 SM00966A Serial Plate Material Lifts 1 1 1 Part Number Description Quantity SM00902A Warning Adjus...

Page 13: ...r S7030179 or S7030180 SM00909B SM00908A SM00912A 7030254 7030243 SM00911B SM00921A SM00905A SM00966A SM00910A SM00901B 7030184 7030244 SM00918B SM00903A SM00910A SM00904A SM00902A SM00910A SM00902A SM00910A SM00910A SM00906A Note The forks are shown in an up inverted position ...

Page 14: ...M00951A Warning No Riders Symbol 2 2 2 SM00952A Caution Moving Parts Symbol 1 1 1 7030254 Decal www snorkellifts com Black 2 2 2 7030243 Decal www snorkellifts com White SM00954A Use The Winch Only on the Following Symbol 1 1 1 SM00955A Warning Load Chart 1 1 1 SM00956A Warning Brake Lock Symbol 1 1 1 SM00957A Notice Two speed Winch Symbol 1 1 1 SM00958A CE Mark 1 1 1 SM00966A Serial Plate Materia...

Page 15: ...78 or S7030179 or S7030180 7030254 7030243 SM00952A SM00951A SM00954A SM00956A SM00951A SM00950A 7030184 7030244 SM00950A SM00950A SM00951A SM00950A SM00951A SM00950A SM00951A SM00950A SM00951A Note The forks are shown in an up inverted position SM00955A SM00957A SM00966A ...

Page 16: ...Chapter 3 Safety 12 ML12C ML18C ML24C 7030175 ...

Page 17: ...spect the work area Visual Inspection Before operating the material lift y y Inspect the wheels and casters for excessive wear or damage y y Inspect the material lift for loose damaged or missing fasteners y y Inspect the base legs stabilizers mast sections pulleys and forks for damage and improperly installed or missing components y y Inspect the cable for wear frays kinks or damage y y Verify th...

Page 18: ...y from the mast to completely lower the carriage 5 Rotate the winch handles one quarter turn toward the mast as if raising the carriage to set the brake The winch should operate smoothly without hesitation or binding Work Area Inspection NEVER set up the material lift where any of the following hazards exist y y Drop offs y y Holes y y Debris y y Uneven or unstable surfaces y y Surfaces that will ...

Page 19: ...ed on the machine serial plate and in this Operator s Manual Capacity values indicate the rated lifting capacity and do not indicate material lift stability The operator bears ultimate responsibility for ensuring that the material lift is properly set up for the particular conditions encountered This section provides instructions for the safe and proper operation of the material lift It is the res...

Page 20: ...ial lift 2 Refer to the chart below to determine if the material lift can lift the desired weight Warning Raising a load that exceeds the maximum load capac ity of the material lift creates a tip over hazard Death or serious injury could result from such accidents Do not exceed the load capacity values indicated on the machine serial plate and in this Operator s Manual 3 Place the load on the load...

Page 21: ...he procedures on the previous pages 2 Verify that the load is secured to the load lifting at tachment 3 Shift the winch to the desired speed 4 Firmly grasp both winch handles 5 Rotate the winch handles toward the mast to raise the load 6 Rotate the winch handles away from the mast to lower the load 7 After lowering the load to the desired position rotate the winch handles one quarter turn toward t...

Page 22: ...Chapter 5 Operation 18 ML12C ML18C ML24C 7030175 ...

Page 23: ...se casters 7 Place the material lift against the transport vehicle with the loading wheels facing the truck or trailer bed 8 Tilt the material lift towards the transport vehicle until the loading wheels touch the truck or trailer bed 9 Lift the material lift at the base and push it forward to roll it onto the truck or trailer bed Caution Ratchets winches and come alongs may produce enough force to...

Page 24: ...Chapter 6 Transporting 20 ML12C ML18C ML24C 7030175 ...

Page 25: ...en properly completed and returned to the Snorkel Warranty department within fifteen 15 days after delivery of the Snorkel product to the Customer or Dealer s demonstration rental fleet Snorkel must be notified in writing within ten 10 days of any machine sold to a Customer from a Dealer SSC s rental fleet during the warranty period 5 Any part or parts which upon examination by the Snorkel Product...

Page 26: ... SSC are covered under warranty for a period of 12 twelve months from the date of invoice provided that those parts have been subject to appropriate storage to prevent damage and deterioration conditional on Snorkel review CLAIM PROCEDURE The Snorkel Warranty department must be notified within forty eight hours 48 of any possible warranty situation during the applicable warranty period Personnel p...

Page 27: ...hydraulic fluid filters and lubrication paint and decals engine tune up brake adjust ments etc Snorkel will not cover leaks from fittings hoses and any other connection points after the unit has been in service for 90 days or 150 hours of operation which ever comes first 6 Any Snorkel product that has come into direct contact with any chemical or abrasive material 7 Incidental or consequential exp...

Page 28: ...iving the rejection or adjustment notice The appeal should be grounded on express reasons and supported by relevant evidence Appeals received outside of this time limit will not be considered SNORKEL WARRANTY SCHEDULE Limited Warranty Periods Item New machine materials and workmanship Structural components Chassis Turntable Booms Scissors Parts held in a Distributor s stock Parts sold non warranty...

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Page 30: ...ll Distributore locale EUROPE MIDDLE EAST AFRICA ASIA PHONE 44 0 845 1550 058 FAX 44 0 845 1557 756 NORTH SOUTH AMERICA PHONE 1 785 989 3000 TOLL FREE 1 800 255 0317 FAX 1 785 989 3070 AUSTRALIA PHONE 61 1300 700 450 FAX 61 2 9609 3057 NEW ZEALAND PHONE 64 6 3689 168 FAX 64 6 3689 164 ...

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