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Picture of

machine being

used in situ. at full

height.

The ultimate range of push around micro

powered access platforms

InstructIons

for use

edition september 2011

EN 280

IP24

Summary of Contents for BOSS X Series

Page 1: ...Picture of machine being used in situ at full height The ultimate range of push around micro powered access platforms InstructIons for use edition september 2011 EN 280 IP24...

Page 2: ...1 Daily checks 14 4 2 Manoeuvring the platform 15 4 3 Engaging the brakes 16 4 4 Battery isolation switch 16 4 5 Entering and leaving the work platform 17 4 6 Handset control unit 18 4 7 Emergency sto...

Page 3: ...on contained within this manual before operating a BoSS X Series machine Additional copies of these instructions may also be obtained from Youngman Group Ltd please see contact details on the back cov...

Page 4: ...guardrail Platform mounted handset control with emergency stop Secondary emergency stop button mounted on base Battery charger and charge level indicators Emergency platform lowering mechanism no pow...

Page 5: ...ift one person plus essential tools and materials to enable work to be undertaken at height BoSS X Series machines are designed for indoor use only and must be used on level ground which is able to su...

Page 6: ...to communicate clearly with other personnel on site f be able to demonstrate understanding of relevant health and safety regulations g be able to demonstrate understanding of accident prevention and...

Page 7: ...arry out a risk assessment e Identify control measures f Develop the method to be used g Record the planning in a Method Statement including any contingency activities for personnel rescue h Communica...

Page 8: ...on marking tyres 8 Step up to platform 9 Fixed castors with auto braking applied as the platform is raised 10 Swivel castors with click on brakes 11 Emergency lowering release valve 12 Guardrails 13 W...

Page 9: ...7 youngmangroup com 13 1 6 terMInology 12 16 20 14 18 22 15 21 17 19 23...

Page 10: ...1 87m 1 85m 1 Platform width 0 57m Platform length 1 25m 1 05m 1 0 Platform guardrail height 1 1m Toeboard height 0 15m Overall width 0 76m 0 7m 0 Stowed height 1 8m 1 8m 1 Stowed length 1 41m 1 21m 1...

Page 11: ...ight 1 87m 1 85m 1 4m width 0 57m length 1 25m 1 05m 1 05m guardrail height 1 1m d height 0 15m width 0 76m 0 7m 0 7m height 1 8m 1 8m 1 7m length 1 41m 1 21m 1 21m clearance 0 05m al 12V DC 1 2kW 1 2...

Page 12: ...aware of specific floor areas such as manhole covers which may not be designed to withstand the following maximum point loading exerted by the castor wheels BoSS X3X 17 43kg cm BoSS X3 16 83kg cm BoS...

Page 13: ...ar antennae or within strong electrical and or magnetic fields may affect some of the features of this machine WarnIng This machine has not been designed for operation in a hazardous environment where...

Page 14: ...son or materials on the platform never attempt to get on or off the work platform of the BoSS X Series machine when elevated never apply external side loads to the platform or scissor structure never...

Page 15: ...confines of the guardrails when elevating the work platform alWays ensure the access gate is closed and latched once the operator has entered the work platform alWays ensure that another responsible...

Page 16: ...om its holder on the work platform and using the controls whilst at ground level Without the swivel castor brakes applied and on a level surface raise the platform until the auto fixed castor brakes a...

Page 17: ...il uprights as shown below Take care to avoid trapping hands or feet whilst manoeuvring the platform WarnIng Never manoevre the BoSS X Series machine whilst it is elevated or with a person tools or ma...

Page 18: ...r and flick upwards The swivel castors MUST be locked whenever the machine is stationary whether or not it is in use 4 4 Battery IsolatIon sWItch The BoSS X Series machine is provided with a key opera...

Page 19: ...3 points of contact when entering and exiting the platform eg the use of 2 hands and one foot as shown in the pictures below Always use the step up to the platform on the base of the machine On enter...

Page 20: ...er any persons are adjacent to the machine After a time delay and when the operator is sure it is safe to do so the DOWN button can be depressed a second time to continue the descent BoSS X Series mac...

Page 21: ...Always ensure someone other than the operator is trained to perform this rescue 4 9 Battery chargIng A battery charge level indicator is fitted to the BoSS X Series machine as shown in the photograph...

Page 22: ...These cables are to be found in the charging cable and guardrail tools tray under the step up to the platform d Connect the charging cable to a suitable power supply 110V transformer or mains e Whils...

Page 23: ...exceeds 50o C or falls below 20o C 5 2 loaDIng anD unloaDIng The BoSS X Series machine with swivel castor brakes applied may be loaded onto a vehicle by means of an adequately rated forklift using the...

Page 24: ...castor brakes should then be applied the tail lift raised the brakes released and the machine wheeled onto the flat base of the tail lift vehicle and the swivel castor brakes applied The BoSS X Serie...

Page 25: ...for transPort Prior to transporting the BoSS X Series machine on a vehicle ensure that the following precautions are taken a Ensure that the platform is fully lowered to its rest position b Ensure th...

Page 26: ...to machines These changes are effective on machines with the following or later serial numbers BoSS X3X YMG 32001 BoSS X3 YMG 12001 BoSS X2 YMG 22001 The following three changes apply to all three mac...

Page 27: ...rm until the platform lowers It at any time you need to stop the descent simply release the handle WarnIng always ensure someone other than the operator is trained to perform this rescue In addition i...

Page 28: ...26 BoSS X Series Instructions for Use 7 1 MachIne laBellIng See below for the correct location of the BoSS X Series machine labels and machine plate 10 02 01 04 05 11 12 13 14 06 09 07 08 03 15 16...

Page 29: ...ll four forklift and transit strap points Located on the end of the chassis as indicated on the page opposite 01 Battery Charge level indiCator led displays Battery Charge level eMergency stoP 04 05 0...

Page 30: ...ndertaken Location By 7 3 rePaIrs recorD Date Repairs undertaken Location By 7 4 eXaMInatIon tests recorD Date Examinations tests undertaken Location By Please photocopy these pages for your own use a...

Page 31: ...maintenance undertaken Location By aIrs recorD Repairs undertaken Location By MInatIon tests recorD Examinations tests undertaken Location By Safe to use Y N hotocopy these pages for your as required...

Page 32: ...ear and tear or malfunctions of the machine s components and systems WarnIng Failure to undertake these checks may result in defects on or deterioration of this BoSS X Series machine going undetected...

Page 33: ...er functions including descent delay the raise and lower functions can be tested by removing the handset controller from its holder on the work platform and using the controls whilst at ground level W...

Page 34: ...serIes accessorIes 8 1 confIneD sPace guarDraIl The BoSS X Series Confined Space Guardrail has been developed to easily fit to the existing platform guardrail retainer points to allow access to restr...

Page 35: ...easily into the machines fork lifting points and to reduce impact and scuffing damage to finished surfaces They have the added advantage that they can be removed from the forklift points and clipped...

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Page 40: ...products or any other of our other products and services please contact youngman group ltd The Causeway Maldon Essex CM9 4LJ United Kingdom t 44 0 1621 745900 f 44 0 1621 859845 e sales youngmangroup...

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