RMX SERIES
1-31
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
JOB SITE SETUP
Before locating the vehicle in position to work, make a complete survey of the job site. Select a truck position
that has a ground slope of less than 5 degrees. 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. The truck as built may have torsion bars only, one set of outriggers, or two sets of outriggers or
a combination of torsion bars and outriggers. The unit has been tested for stability as equipped. The vehicle
can only be used with the stability components as originally installed and tested. If the unit has outriggers
they must all be used and set up properly for stability of the unit. If the unit has torsion bars they must be
inspected and maintained to provide the force needed for stability.
• Determine if the vehicle is parked on a slope of 5 degrees or less by looking at the level indicator
located by the outrigger controls or on the front of the truck body on units without outriggers and also
evaluate the axle angle to the truck. The level indicators are only an operator aid, it will tell if the angle
at the indicator location is over 5 degrees but will not tell if the ground is less than 5 degrees or how
much the frame is twisted. The operator must visually verify the ground condition and that the truck
axles uniformly support the truck weight. If the tires are hanging on one axle spring, barely touching
the ground, and the other tire spring is up against the rubber stop, the frame angle is different than the
axle angle. The axle suspension is not loaded uniformly and may not provide proper stability.
• The unit will be equipped with an inclinometer, shown below. The ball must be in the green area. If the
or ball is in the red area, the truck is at an angle greater than 5 degrees and the truck position must be
changed before use. Change the position of the truck by repositioning the truck or by cribbing the tires
of the truck until it is less than 5 degrees and the suspension on each axle is uniformly loaded. If the
truck is parked in a location with less than a 5 degrees slope and the tires equally support the truck
and load, proceed to setup the unit.
INCLINOMETER LEVEL INDICATOR
Working on slopes that exceed 5 degrees may result in vehicle tipping over. The level
indicators are only an operator aid, it will tell if the angle is over 5 degrees at the indicator
location but will not tell if the ground is less than 5 degrees or frame twisted. The operator
must visually verify the ground condition.
OVERTURNING HAZARD
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY
This unit has been tested for stability on a
maximum slope of 5 degrees.
Working on slopes that exceed 5 degrees
may result in truck tipping over.
All tires must remain on the ground.
Position or park truck so indicator is in the
green area.
Set Outriggers (if equipped) so indicator
remains in green area.
May result from overturning machine
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