Chapter 1. Introduction
Aerial Platform Features
The aerial platform is a self-propelled scissors lift that has
been designed for indoor use only, to raise personnel,
their tools, and material to the workstation. The platform is
raised and lowered with a hydraulic cylinder. A hydraulic
motor on each of the front drive wheels provides power to
move the aerial platform.
The standard machine includes the following features.
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Proportional drive and lift up control
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Driveable at full height
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Drive motion alarm
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Non-marking tires
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Automatic pothole protection system
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Level sensor with drive/lift interlock
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Hour meter
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Manual lowering valve
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Lockable battery disconnect switch
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Tie-down lugs
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Lifting lugs
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Heavy duty battery charger with ammeter
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Swing-out hydraulic and electrical component trays
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Non-slip metal platform floor
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Three foot platform extension
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125 volt AC electrical outlet with GFCI
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Scissor arm safety support prop
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Lowering alarm
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Removable upper controls
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Forklift loadable from three sides
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Rear forklift pockets
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Chain entry gate
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Five year warranty
The aerial platform has been manufactured to conform
to all applicable requirements of the following organiza-
tions.
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration
(OSHA)
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American National Standards Institute (ANSI)
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Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
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European Standard prEN 280
Options
The following options may be provided on the machine.
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Horn
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Flashing light
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Swinging platform gate
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Battery condition indicator
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EE rating (consult factory)
Operator’s Manual
This manual provides information for safe and proper
operation of the aerial platform. Read and understand
the information in this Operator’s Manual before operat-
ing the aerial platform on the job.
Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from
Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part number
from the front cover to assure that the correct manual
will be supplied.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information at the time of publication. Snorkel
reserves the right to make product changes at any time
without obligation.
Safety Alerts
A safety alert symbol is used throughout this manual to
indicate danger and caution instructions. Follow these
instructions to reduce the likelihood of personal injury
and property damage. The terms danger and caution in-
dicate varying degrees of personal injury or property
damage that can result if the instruction is not followed.
Indicates a situation which if not avoided can result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a situation which if not avoided can result
in minor injury or property damage.
Notes
Notes are used to provide special information or helpful
hints to assist in aerial platform operation, but do not indi-
cate a hazardous situation.
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