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VERSALIFT   VST-7500-I

INTRODUCTION

DANGER: 

  

READ AND UNDERSTAND

THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THIS AERIAL DEVICE.

The manual identifies all the controls and their locations
and describes how the controls function.

Routine preventive maintenance is very important in
maintaining reliable aerial lift service.  A preventive
maintenance  schedule  is  provided  and  must  be
understood and followed by all operators.

DANGER:

  THIS IS NOT MAINTENANCE

FREE EQUIPMENT.

NOTICE: 

   

THIS MANUAL IS A PERMANENT

PART OF THE VERSALIFT AERIAL DEVICE AND
MUST REMAIN WITH THE UNIT ALWAYS.

Time Manufacturing Company 

reserves the right

to improve the design or specifications at any time
without any obligation to incorporate new features into
products previously sold.

MANUAL  STRUCTURE

This manual is divided into six, numbered chapters.
The first number in the page number at the bottom of
each page identifies the chapter number.  Chapter
tabs, with titles printed on them, allow easy location
of the desired subject.

ADDITIONAL MANUAL FEATURES

Dangercaution,

 and 

warning

 notes are indented,

bold faced, and separated from the regular text to
emphasize their importance and the need for attention.

English measurements are followed by equivalent
metric measurements in parenthesis.

Non-critical units of measure are usually rounded-off
to the nearest whole unit.

Notes  referring the reader to related information in
the  manual  indicate  the  chapter  or  a  section  of  a
chapter, not to a single page.  The reader may need
to scan a few pages to find the needed information.

The 

Versalift

 aerial device has been designed and

engineered to conveniently place personnel at work
stations above the ground.  This aerial device, as
manufactured, meets or exceeds all applicable ANSI
A92.2.  Full controls at the platform and complete
freedom of boom movements make the 

Versalift

 a

truly flexible and functional work platform.

NOTE: As the aerial device users, you must read,
understand, and follow the instructions in this
manual  and  other  manuals  supplied  with  this
aerial lift unit.

This manual is furnished  to provide practical and
essential  information  for  efficient  operation  of  the

Versalift

 aerial device.  Proper operation of this aerial

lift is the responsibility of the operator and requires a
thorough understanding of its capabilities.  Personnel
responsible for the operation of the aerial lift must be
familiar with and understand this manual.

In addition to, dealers, owners, operators, renters,
lessors and lessees are required to comply with the
requirements of the applicable section or sections
found in ANSI A92.2.

NOTE:    For  additional  safety  information  and
required  responsibilities,  refer  to  the
accompanying EMI Safety Manual and Manual
of Responsibilities.

Detailed information for the maintenance, inspection
and service of the 

Versalift

 aerial device can be found

in the accompanying Service Manual.  Should further
installation information be required, contact your local

Versalift 

dealer or 

Time

 

Manufacturing Company.

DANGER:

   

THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD

BE OPERATED AND SERVICED ONLY BY
COMPETENT PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH GOOD
SAFETY PRACTICES.  THIS INSTRUCTION IS
WRITTEN FOR SUCH PERSONNEL AND IS NOT
INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQUATE
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN SAFE
PROCEDURES FOR THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT.

INTRODUCTION

THIS  MANUAL  CONTAINS  CONFIDENTAL
INFORMATION AND IS SOLE PROPERTY OF
TIME MANUFACTURING, AND IS NOT TO BE
DISCLOSED,  COPIED,  OR  REPRODUCED
WITHOUT  EXPRESSED  PERMISSION  OF
TIME MANUFACTURING.

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...

Page 11: ...2 3 29084 05 03 17 VERSALIFT VST 7500 I RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY...

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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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