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Use and Maintenance Manual – A16 J A18 J Series Page 60
6.2. Transportation
In order to carry the machine to the various working sites, follow the instructions given below. Considering the large dimensions
of some models, before carrying, it is recommended to inquire about the overall dimension limits for road transport in force in
your country.
Before carrying the machine, turn it off and remove the keys from the control panels. No people are
allowed in proximity to or on the machine to avoid any risks deriving from sudden movements.
For safety reasons never lift or tow the machine by means of its booms or platform.
Loading operations are to be carried out on a flat surface with a suitable capacity, after setting the
platform to rest position.
To carry the machine the operator shall load it onto a vehicle either:
▪ By means of loading ramps and translation controls located on the platform to load it directly onto the machine (if
ramp slope is within the gradeability d escribed in paragraph “TECHNICAL FEATURES” and ramp capacity is adequate
to weight) according to the instructions given in paragraph “USE INSTRUCTION” under paragraph “Drive and steering”
for correct operation of drive controls. During the loading operation following this system, it is advisable to lift the jib (if
present- see picture aside) to prevent the machine from hitting the ground. Pay attention not to load other booms
during this operation to prevent the emergency microswitches from being activated, which in case of inclined machine
disable all the manoeuvres except the lowering ones. If the slope exceeds the gradeability, the machine is to be towed
by means of a windlass only if the operator on the platform simultaneously activates the drive control to release the
parking brakes. The determination of the gradient can be done using an electronic level or empirically as described
below:
o
Position a wood board of known length on the gradient to be measured.
o
Position a spirit level on the wood board and lift the downstream extremity of the latter until it is level;
o
Now measure the distance between the board and the ground ( A ), divide this by the length of the board ( B )
and multiply by 100. The following image sums up the method.
▪
By means of hooks and steel ropes (with
safety factor = 5, see machine weight in
Technical features) connected to the provided
holes as indicated in the picture aside;
Fig.16