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RESPONSIBILITIES / SAFETY

29084-05   03/17

VERSALIFT   VST-7500-I

Don’t park the truck on a hill unless absolutely
necessary.  When the truck is parked on a slope,
take the special precautions defined in Chapter
4, “Operation”.

Remember to set the parking brake and chock
the truck’s wheels.

Watch the booms to make sure they clear the
truck and other obstructions.

A safe attitude is very important to you, the operator.
Practice anticipating accidents and operating hazards.
Then determine a corrective course of action to
respond to the situation.  This habit will sharpen your
safety awareness, quicken your reaction time, and
prevent many accidents.

THINK  SAFETY

The following sketches illustrate some of the unsafe
situations that might occur during the use or operation
of the 

Versalift

.  Some of these safety problems are

very basic and as a result are often taken for granted.

Always engage the outriggers, and maintain the
correct tire pressure to increase vehicle stability.

Always wear a personnel restraint system
attached  to the lanyard anchor.

Summary of Contents for VERSALIFT VST-7500-I

Page 1: ...OF TIME MANUFACTURING CO DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS VERSALIFT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL INFORMATION IN BOTH OPERATOR S AND SERVICE MANUALS PROVIDED WITH EACH VERSALIFT MANUAL PART NU...

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Page 3: ...Manufacturer s satisfaction to have been originally defective Correction of such defects by repair to or supplying of replacements for defective parts shall constitute fulfillment of all obligations...

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Page 5: ...pecifications Section 3 VST 7500 I General Specifications 3 1 VST 7500 I Option Specifications 3 2 VST 7500 I Dimensional Specifications 3 5 VST 7500 I Vehicle Specifications 3 8 Operation Section 4 P...

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Page 7: ...personnel at work stations above the ground This aerial device as manufactured meets or exceeds all applicableANSI A92 2 Full controls at the platform and complete freedom of boom movements make the...

Page 8: ...1 2 29084 05 03 17 VERSALIFT VST 7500 I INTRODUCTION Figure 1 1 Model VST 7500 I Nomenclature...

Page 9: ...can be protected against only by the exercise of INTELLIGENCE CARE AND COMMON SENSE It is essential to have COMPETENT CAREFUL PERSONNEL TRAINED in the INTENDED USE SAFE OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND SERVI...

Page 10: ...of accidents is greatly dependent upon good judgement and common sense of the operator It is the responsibility of the operator to use the Versalift only when it has been installed and maintained in a...

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Page 14: ...anticipating accidents and operating hazards Then determine a corrective course of action to respond to the situation This habit will sharpen your safety awareness quicken your reaction time and prev...

Page 15: ...line to raise or lower tools to from the platform Stand only on the platform floor Maintain safe clearances from electrical power lines and apparatus The aerial lift does not provide protection from...

Page 16: ...RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY 29084 05 03 17 VERSALIFT VST 7500 I Don t climb out of a raised platform onto poles etc Keep the fiberglass booms clean and dry Foreign substances on the booms conduct electric...

Page 17: ...hot sticks etc maintain safe approach distances and follow company work practices Area 2 Upper Boom Insulation Section This section provides insulation between the boom tip area and earth ground when...

Page 18: ...ough check of the winch rope for abrasive wear pulled strands cuts and other defects daily 11 Replace the winch rope at the first sign of damage or deterioration Use only non conductive rope of the si...

Page 19: ...glass section and a 10 x 12 steel section The fiberglass section provides a 108 in insulation gap The inner boom can be easily removed and disassembled for service and inspection The extension system...

Page 20: ...ols The tool circuit provides approximately 6 gpm at engine idle and 10 gpm with the throttle control engaged The tool pressure is 2000 psi 140 Bars ELECTRICALINSULATION SPECIFICATIONS The outer inner...

Page 21: ...the platform toggle switch at the pedestal pressure switch in the turret and airline to the platform An additional pass in the collector ring is required for each control circuit CATEGORY B DIELECTRI...

Page 22: ...ib and winch consists of a winch and a jib pole that are automatically leveled with the platform This jib provides from 900 to 2000 lbs jib capacity depending on the boom positions Platform capacity i...

Page 23: ...t 0 in 22 9 m Working Height 80 ft 0 in 24 4 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 5 in 3 8 m Weight of Lift without Subframe and Outriggers 8 500 lbs 3850 kg Weight of Lift with standard Subframe and Dual Rad...

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Page 26: ...Vehicle GAWR Front 13 000 lbs 5900 kg Recommended Vehicle GAWR Rear 20 000 lbs 9070 kg Dual Radial Outriggers with Material Handling Option Approximate Curb Weight for Stability 28 500 lbs 12930 kg R...

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Page 29: ...evice OPERATION must be leveled within 2 of horizontal prior to operation Refer to slope indicators provided on the chassis to show whether the aerial device is positioned within limits permitted Slop...

Page 30: ...not fully extended the outrigger spread is reduced A Frame outriggers only This reduces the stability of the aerial lift For example when an outrigger rests on a curb the outrigger spread is reduced T...

Page 31: ...Electrical Hazards Are Present It is imperative that the aerial device operator understand the dangers associated with operating near electrical hazards Due to the work involved the ordinary uses of...

Page 32: ...ton momentarily to start the engine If the engine does not crank then the start stop button may require a second push to get the latching relay into the start position so the truck engine will turn ov...

Page 33: ...or in order to begin operating the booms Retracting the Outriggers With an Outrigger Boom Interlock System The booms must be stowed before the interlock system will allow the outriggers to be retracte...

Page 34: ...ggle in that position for a moment until the engine starts Allow the toggle to return to the neutral or centered position To stop the engine from the turret push the toggle to START STOP again Allow t...

Page 35: ...jerking motion resulting in unnecessary loads and stresses To operate two or more functions at the same time position the single stick handle anywhere in an area between the separate paths of the desi...

Page 36: ...plunger knob down once and release it To slow the engine to an idle from the upper controls push the plunger knob down and release it It is recommended that the engine be left at idle until faster lif...

Page 37: ...loads When lifting loads position the lower boom directly over the load before lifting The platform should be empty when lifting also contact the spring loaded platform support CAUTION FAILURE TO STO...

Page 38: ...ds When the truck is not level extreme caution must be used when rotating loads toward the low side because the truck stability will be affected The platform must not be used for material handling The...

Page 39: ...E AND RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR GROUND CREW DANGER MAKE CERTAIN THE WINCH ROPE COILSARE SPOOLING EVENLYTO AVOID CLOGGING THE WINCH OR PRODUCING SHOCK LOADS AVOID SHOCK LOADS...

Page 40: ...URE RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DANGER THERE MUST BE AT LEAST 5 COILS OF ROPE WOUND ON THE WINCH REEL AT ALL TIMES BECAUSE THE WINCH DRUM AND ROPE ATTACHMENT ARE NOT DESIGNED FOR FULL ROPE EX...

Page 41: ...outer boom It will be either red or white 2 Read the capacity from the outer boom pointer If the boom in step 1 was white read the capac ity from the white portion of the decal If the boom in step 1...

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Page 43: ...gulations DANGER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RESCUE PERSONNEL ON THE AERIAL LIFT ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE TRUCK AND THE AERIAL LIFT HAVE NOT BECOME ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZED CONTACT MADE BY RESCUERS FROM THE G...

Page 44: ...tab pressed down hydraulic flow will be diverted from the outriggers to the lift Another operator can then operate the lower controls to lower the booms WARNING USE OF MANUAL OVERRIDE TO OPERATE THE L...

Page 45: ...is encountered it must be repaired by the proper service personnel and the unit should be cleaned of excess hydraulic oil If a hydraulic leak is not repaired the oil in the reservoir will be depleted...

Page 46: ...ol The engine start stop control at the upper lower or cab controls can be used to stop the engine and hydraulic flow to the lift functions RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER EMERGENCY OPERATION After any emergen...

Page 47: ...le service with minimum maintenance A routine preventive maintenance program will assure extended aerial lift service The operator is responsible for detecting maintenance problems during the daily vi...

Page 48: ...ass The fiberglass outer surface of the booms should be cleaned daily with a lint free cloth If the fiberglass sections require a more thorough cleaning refer to Service Procedure Section Care of Fibe...

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