Versalift VST-9000I-E100, Service And Installation Manual

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104-9 VERSALIFT VST-9000-I-E
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tire(s) or outrigger(s) on the opposite side of the
load does not necessarily indicate a condition of
instability.”
It is recommended that any weight applied to an
aerial lift during a stability test be suspended near
the ground. This will prevent overturning in the
event an unstable condition is encountered.
CAUTION:
EXERCISE CARE WHEN
PERFORMING STABILITY TESTS. KEEP PEOPLE
CLEAR AND OBSERVE WHAT IS HAPPENING.
HANDLE THE WEIGHT CAREFULLY AND APPLY
THE LOAD SLOWLY.
During a stability test either on a level surface or on
a 5° slope extend the outriggers as far as practical
to adequately support the aerial lift. Each unit is to
be tested in as a man handler and if applicable as
a material handler.
As a man handler test the unit with 1-1/2 times the
rated platform capacity on a fl at surface and 1 times
the rated platform capacity on a 5° slope. Remove
the jib and winch assembly if so equipped.
If the material handling option is to be used test the
unit with 1-1/2 times the rated jib capacity and 1-1/2
times the platform capacity on a fl at surface. On a 5°
slope use 1 times the rated jib capacity and 1 times
platform capacity.
The platform can have up to two different ratings:
1. Platform capacity with jib and winch assembly
removed.
2. Platform capacity with jib and winch installed but
no material load.
3. Platform capacity with the rated load on the jib.
Please refer to the platform capacity decal for
capacities.
The material handling option includes multiple
capacity charts that provide additional jib capacity
as the upper boom is raised. These additional
capacities are based on boom and jib strength and
not on stability. Therefore, the position of worst
stability may occur at an elevated upper boom
angle. There can be multiple rated material handling
capacities dependent on the upper boom angle and
the inner boom extension. The unit must be stable
for each of these capacities at the position of worst
stability for each jib capacity. Refer to Section 4 of
the Operators Manual information on jib capacities.
Add ballast to the chassis frame if required to achieve
stability. The placement of any ballast will affect
the stability as well as the weight distribution of the
competed unit.
Repeat the above tests on a level surface at 1 1/2
times the rated capacity.
N O T I C E :
A F T E R A L L R E Q U I R E D
STABILITY TESTS HAVE BEEN COMPLETED; RE-
TORQUE ALL ROTATION BEARING MOUNTING
BOLTS AND THE PEDESTAL/SUBFRAME
MOUNTING BOLTS PER TORQUE CHART TMC-
778 IN THIS SECTION. MARK BOLTS WITH NEW
BLUE TORQUE SEAL.
Having met the stability requirements, the data
plate provided must be completed with the empty
curb weight of the completed vehicle. It must
then be installed on the aerial lift, as shown on the
decal placement drawing. The data plate certifi es
that the completed installation meets the stability
requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health
Act and American National Standard Institute.
Stability Test Capacity Options
Time Manufacturing Company has prepared a
stability test capacity option drawing to identify
the appropriate capacity options that are currently
available for this model. This drawing also will
identify the different boom positions, in which the
static load can be placed during stability testing
when the vehicle is on a level surface or a 5°
slope.
Refer to the options section of this manual for the
specifi c capacity option drawing.
Section 6.6 Mechanical Test and Inspection reads
as follows:
Inspection - “6.6.2 Visual Inspection - After testing,
a visual inspection of all components shall be made
for evidence of defects; such as deformation of any
component, loose connections, damaged wire rope,
hydraulic leaks, and other items critical to the safe
operation of the aerial device.”
The required operational tests include verifying that
all aerial lift functions, controls, and safety devices
work. Included as an operational requirement is the
speed at which boom actuations are accomplished.
Slow operation is impractical for the user and
excessively fast operation can create unsafe
conditions. It is recommended that the hydraulic