RMX SERIES
1-37
R M X S e r i e s
T e r e x S o u t h D a k o t a
4 8 3 0 1 8 - 3 / 1 5
OPERA
T
ION GUIDELINES
TORSION BARS (OPTIONAL)
Torsion bars may be installed on the rear axle, front axle, or both; alone or in addition to outriggers. If the
vehicle has torsion bars, the tires, and suspension are important because they are providing the stability.
Check the tire pressure and condition before each use of the vehicle. The tires must be on solid footing, with
each tire equally loaded. If not, use pads and cribbing as required, or reposition the vehicle to solid ground.
Refer to the level indicators to be sure the vehicle is parked at less than 5 degrees from level. If not, wheels
must be cribbed to level the vehicle to less than 5 degrees slope. Ensure the tires are not in a depression. All
tires must be equally loaded to provide support. To determine if the tires are equally loaded, check the spring
deflection on each side. The deflection must be the same or the overload springs or rubber bumper both in
contact with their stops. Also the tire clearance to the body on each side needs to similar.
STABILITY
The stability of a vehicle equipped with a rotating aerial device depends on the gross weight of the vehicle
and load, the slope of the work area, and whether the ground is firm enough to support the weight of the
outrigger pads. These conditions are widely variable, so the operator must exercise good judgement and
extreme caution to learn just what their particular vehicle can handle.
IMPORTANT: Know the loading capacities of your unit under all conditions of load, terrain, and
Aerial Device.
Keep loads close to the ground until you determine for sure that the load can be balanced
safely at the maximum distance you wish to work.
Increasing the distance from the vehicle to the load will affect the stability of the Aerial
Device. Keep loads close to the ground until you determine that the load can be balanced
safely at the maximum distance you wish to work.
This Aerial Device has been tested for stability on a flat firm surface with a maximum
slope of 5 degrees. Working on slopes that exceed 5 degrees may result in vehicle
tipping over.
