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Page 1: ... 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 NUMBER 39049 01 SERIAL NUMBER VO 452 455 460 MHI Time Manufacturing Co reserves the right to improve the design or change specifications at any time without notice 01 17 PLEASE NOTE THEANSIA92 2 STANDARDAN...

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Page 3: ...e 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 to original user This warranty shall not apply to any of the Manufacturer s products which must be replaced because of normal wear which have been subject to misuses negligence or accident or which s...

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Page 5: ...nal Safety Considerations 2 9 Specifications Section 3 VO 452 455 460 MHIGeneralSpecifications 3 1 VO 452 455 460 MHIOptionSpecifications 3 2 VO 452 455 460 MHIDimensionalSpecifications 3 5 VO 452 455 460 MHIVehicle Specifications 3 9 Operation Section 4 Positioning the Versalift for Operation 4 1 Aerial Lift Operations 4 2 CabControlOperation 4 4 GroundControlOperation 4 4 LowerControlOperation 4...

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Page 7: ...ce 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 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 aeria...

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Page 9: ...that 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 SERVICE of this type of equipment The USER and OPERATOR MUST MAKE DECISIONS on the maintenance use and operation of the Aerial Device with due consideration for the fact that the SAFETY OF THE OPERATO...

Page 10: ...tion 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 accordance with the manufacturer s manuals The preventive maintenance program outlined in this manual and the Service manual must be followed It is extremely important for the operator to be thoro...

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Page 13: ...ituations 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 Don t park the truck on a hill unless absolutely necessary When the t...

Page 14: ... hand 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 contact or proximity to two or more electrically charged conductors Never allow anyone on the ground to touch the unit when the lift is being used to work on or near electrical lines Stow the boo...

Page 15: ...49 01 01 17 VERSALIFT VO 452 455 460 MHI RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY Don t climb out of a raised platform onto poles etc Keep the fiberglass booms clean and dry Foreign substances on the booms conduct electricity ...

Page 16: ...vers 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 clean and properly maintained On some configurations it is necessary to extend the boom until the insulated section decal is visible Area 3 Intermediate Structure This section does not provide in...

Page 17: ...conductive 10 Make a thorough 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 size and type specified 12 Avoid shock loads A shock load is caused by jerking a line with a load or a sudden change in rope tension from a light load to a heavy load 13 Do not ...

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Page 19: ...lass rods andANSI 120 roller chain The fiberglass rods maintain the insulation gap in all boom positions and are 100 tested at twice the rated load In the lower boom the leveling is accomplished by a hydraulic master slave arrangement This system consists of a double acting hydraulic slave cylinder driven by a double acting hydraulic master cylinder The system includes holding valves to lock the l...

Page 20: ...e valve and magnetic drain plug ENGINE START STOP CONTROL An air cylinder at the upper controls and a toggle switch at the lower controls operate the system HOSES AND FITTINGS The high pressure hoses routed through the booms are non conductive hoses with swaged hose end fittings Retainers are used to separate the hoses inside the booms to prevent chafing and nylon sleeves are installed over hoses ...

Page 21: ...tically advances the engine idle speed when operating a boom function from the upper controls At engine idle the system provides the desired flow for hydraulic tools When a lift function is engaged the engine speed increases to provide efficient boom speeds The system also includes a toggle switch to manually advance the throttle from the lower controls This option requires the use of an additiona...

Page 22: ...m high strength steel The mounting plates are shipped loose to allow the desired ground clearance and penetration to be determined at installation At maximum extension the outriggers provide 176 5 4 5 m of spread and from 5 to 12 13 cm to 30 cm of penetration based on a 40 1 02 m frame height Outriggers are equipped with pilot operated check valves internal thermal relief valves and separate opera...

Page 23: ... 12 9 m Horiz Reach Non Overcenter 120 40 2 12 3 m 42 5 13 0 m 46 2 14 1 m Platform Capacity Single 1 Man 400 lbs 180 kg 400 lbs 180 kg 400 lbs 180 kg Platform Capacity Single 2 Man 700 lbs 318 kg 700 lbs 318 kg 500 lbs 227 kg Total Platform Capacity Dual 1 Man 700 lbs 318 kg 700 lbs 318 kg Not available Total Platform Capacity Dual 1 Man With Dual Controls 700 lbs 318 kg 700 lbs 318 kg Not availa...

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Page 27: ...ballast if required and accessories plus the desired payload Weights shown above are based on a typical installation on a 4x2 chassis 2 Actual curb weight for stability will vary with rated platform capacity mounting configuration frame stiffness and stability test requirements The values provided are for reference only The actual curb weight required to pass the ANSI A92 2 stability test may be h...

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Page 29: ...ice must be leveled within 2 of horizontal prior to operation Refer to the slope indicators provided on the chassis to show whether the aerial device is positioned within limits permitted Slope reduces the vehicle s stability and places additional stress on the lift and components Maintaining the correct tire pressure and engaging the outriggers contribute to vehicle stability If there is any doub...

Page 30: ...mple when an outrigger rests on a curb the outrigger spread is reduced The stability of the truck depends on the unit s gross weight firmness and slope of the ground weight in the platform or load on the lifting eye tire pressure andoutriggerspread Thesefactorsarewidelyvariable and caution must be used when determining the stability of the unit If under any condition there is doubt about vehicle s...

Page 31: ...nyard connection is centered on his back DANGER NEVER OPERATE ANY AERIAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WEARING AN APPROVED PERSONNEL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ATTACHED TO THE ANCHOR FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE SAFETY BELT AND LANYARD MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM THE PLATFORM Before operating the lift the operator should study Upper Control Operation in this section Operating Whe...

Page 32: ...before the lift is properly stored This option is particularly useful in keeping unauthorized personnel from operating the outriggers DANGER EQUIPMENT WHICH BRIDGES THE PLATFORM AND GROUND RENDERS THE INSULATION USELESSAND MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IN THE EVENT OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK DANGER GIVE WARNING AND NEVER ALLOW ANYONE ON THE GROUND TO TOUCH THE UNIT WHEN THE LIFT IS BEING USED TO...

Page 33: ...erlock System Figure 4 2 HYDRAULIC TOOLOPERATIONAT THE GROUND Optional The aerial lift can be equipped with open center or closed center hydraulic tools that operate at 3000 PSI 211 kg cm2 and 10 GPM 38 LPM at the ground controls A pressure and flow limit valve is optional Select outrigger operation at the ground controls Then connect the hydraulic tool hoses to the tool power outlets quick discon...

Page 34: ...GINE START STOP CONTROL Standard The engine start stop control is convenient for the ground crew at the pedestal The engine start stop control is operated by a three position toggle switch To start the engine from the pedestal push the toggle to the START STOP position and hold the toggle in that position for a moment until the engine starts Allow the toggle to return to the neutral or centered po...

Page 35: ...TICK CONTROL Refer to Figure 4 6 for clarification This multi jointed handle operates the valve spools and enables the operator to control all lift movements The three bi directional handle movements in out up down and right left are illustrated on the placard mounted on top of the single stick control Lift operations are selected by depressing the safety trigger while actuating the single stick c...

Page 36: ...starts If the truck starter does not engage release the plunger knob and allow the plunger to rise to the neutral position Asecond push on the plunger may be required to get the latching relay into position so the engine will start To stop the truck engine from the platform push the air cylinder plunger knob down to get the latching relay into the stop position BACKUP PUMP CONTROL Option The backu...

Page 37: ...G UNDER A LOW OBSTACLE TO COMPLETE THE STORING PROCEDURE Secure the upper boom with the tie down strap retract the outriggers and remove the wheel chocks Turn the electrical control system off and disengage the PTO pump drive CAUTION TO PREVENT DAMAGE TO THE UNIT DO NOT DRIVE THE TRUCK UNTIL THE AERIAL LIFT IS STORED AND THE UPPER BOOM IS SECURED WITH THE UPPER BOOM TIE DOWN STRAP CAUTION DRIVING ...

Page 38: ...nd fold the upper boom to as near the stowed position as possible when using the boom lifting eye Boom movements should be smooth to avoid swinging the load Do not exceed the load limits stated on the decal beside the lifting eye Do not drag the load with the lifting eye This is a bad practice and subjects the unit to damaging sideloads When lifting loads position the lower boom directly over the ...

Page 39: ...hese positions provide 18 of travel The cylinder may be pinned in another position while under load To re pin the cylinder follow the procedure below 1 To lengthen the jib extend the jib pole to near the end of the cylinder stroke To shorten the jib retract the jib pole to near the end of the cylinder stroke 2 Extend or retract the jib pole slightly to align the transfer hole on the top of the jib...

Page 40: ... MAY COMPLETE A PATH FOR ELECTRICITY AND CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR GROUND CREW DANGER MAKE CERTAIN THE WINCH ROPE COILS ARE SPOOLING EVENLY TO AVOID CLOGGING THE WINCH OR PRODUCING SHOCK LOADS AVOID SHOCK LOADS CAUSED BY JERKING A LINE WITH A LOAD OR SUDDEN CHANGE IN TENSION FROM A LIGHT TO A HEAVY LOAD SHOCK LOADS MAY CAUSE STRUCTURAL DAMAGE OR INSTABILITY RESULTING IN DEAT...

Page 41: ...gure 5 2 and 5 3 can be used to lower the booms and return the operator to the ground Qualified personnel at the site are responsible for selecting the path of boom descent The unit may be equipped with two different type of bleeder ports Refer to Figure 5 1 for identification and proper procedures for loosening the bleeder ports Be prepared for a flow of hot oil escaping around the bleeder port a...

Page 42: ...l The backup pump system provides hydraulic power from a DC pump motor for emergency lowering of the lift in the event of a prime power source failure Refer to Section 4 for operating procedure ENGINE START STOP CONTROL The engine start stop control can be used for emergency operation if the prime power source fails Operate the aerial lift only while attempting to stow the booms Refer to Section 4...

Page 43: ...aerial lift functions are inoperable use of the bleeder ports or manual rotation will be required Aquick response to this type of hydraulic line failure can simplify the steps required to lower the platform and remove the operator ENGINE FAILURE If the prime power source fails the optional backup pump system can be used for emergency operation If this system is not installed use the engine start s...

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Page 45: ...Manual for recommended torque procedures and torque chart specifications Refer to Figure 6 1 and 6 2 for Torque Seal mark conditions Torque Seal Mark In Acceptable Condition Figure 6 1 DAILY VISUAL INSPECTION Torque Seal Mark In Misalignment Condition Figure 6 2 WELDS Refer to the Critical Welds drawing in this section All the welds should be inspected for signs of fatigue Hairline cracks in a wel...

Page 46: ...e decal listing and the locations of all the decals FIBERGLASS BOOM Inspect the fiberglass upper boom and the lower boom inserts for an accumulation of dirt that can impair the insulating value of the fiberglass 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...

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