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SJIII

Series E

For Service please call .......................................................................

800 275-9522

Skyjack Inc. Service Center 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 ........

FAX 630 262-0006

For Parts in North America and Asia please call ......................................

800 965-4626

Skyjack Inc. Parts Center 3451 Swenson Ave., St. Charles, IL. 60174 ..................

FAX 888 782-4825

For Parts & Service in Europe please call ..................................................

44-1691-676-235

Skyjack Europe, Glovers Meadow, Maesbury Rd., Oswestry, Shropshire, U.K.

......FAX 44-1691- 676-239

129924AB

Printed in Canada

April 2006

The Conventionals

Models 6826E and 6832E

OPERATING MANUAL

ANSI & CSA

This manual MUST be kept and stored with the aerial platform at all times.

Summary of Contents for 6826El

Page 1: ...yjack Inc Parts Center 3451 Swenson Ave St Charles IL 60174 FAX 888 782 4825 For Parts Service in Europe please call 44 1691 676 235 Skyjack Europe Glovers Meadow Maesbury Rd Oswestry Shropshire U K FAX 44 1691 676 239 129924AB Printed in Canada April 2006 The Conventionals Models 6826E and 6832E OPERATING MANUAL ANSI CSA This manual MUST be kept and stored with the aerial platform at all times ...

Page 2: ...h the aerial platform at all times USE THE SERIAL NUMBER OF YOUR MACHINE TO DETERMINE THE CORRECT OPERATING MANUAL TO USE Manual Part 118931AI 129924AB ANSI CSA 129923AB CE Release Date May 2002 April 2006 April 2006 6826 E 75643 Below 75644 Above 75644 Above M O D E L S 6832 E 83154 Below 83155 Above 83155 Above 60304AF ...

Page 3: ...ns in manuals or elsewhere When you see this symbol be alert to the possibility of personal injury or death Fol low the instructions in the safety message DANGER DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury WARNING WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTIO...

Page 4: ... Features 10 1 12 Operator Safety Reminders 11 1 13 Electrocution Hazard 11 1 14 Safety Precautions 12 Section 2 Operation 2 1 General 15 2 1 1 Operator Qualifications 15 2 1 2 Operator s Responsibility for Maintenance 15 2 1 3 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule 15 2 1 4 Owner s Inspections 15 2 2 Component Identification 16 2 2 1 Emergency Main Power Disconnect Switch 16 2 2 2 Motion Alarm 16 2 ...

Page 5: ...etract Manual Extension Deck 27 2 5 10 To Extend Retract Powered Extension Deck If Equipped 28 2 5 11 Hydraulic Outriggers If Equipped 28 2 5 11a Before Operation 28 2 5 11b Extending the Outriggers 28 2 5 11c Retracting the Outriggers 29 2 5 12 Electrical Inverter If Equipped 29 2 5 13 Shutdown Procedure 29 2 6 Loading Unloading 30 2 6 1 Lifting 30 2 6 2 Driving 31 2 7 Winching and Towing 32 2 7 ...

Page 6: ...nel label located on the platform and ALL other warnings in this manual and on the aerial platform Compare the labels on the aerial platform with the labels found within this manual If any labels are damaged or missing replace them immediately Optional Accessories The SKYJACK aerial platform is designed to accept a variety of optional accessories These are listed under Standard and Optional Featur...

Page 7: ...ase or at the front of the platform It contains the Operating Manual the Operating Maintenance and Parts Manual and other important documentation The Operating Manual for this make and model of aerial platform MUST remain with the aerial platform and should be stored in this box 1 5 Lifting Mechanism Theliftingmechanismisconstructedofformedsteelortube sectionsmakingupascissor typeassembly Thesciss...

Page 8: ...latform must be fully lowered immediately 1 9 Serial Number Nameplate The serial number nameplate located at the rear of the machine lists the following Model number Serial number Machine weight Maximum drivable height Maximum capacities Maximum number of persons permissible on the platform Voltage System pressure Lift pressure Maximum platform height Maximum wheel load Maximum wind speed Maximum ...

Page 9: ...ries E CONVENTIONALS Section 1 About Your Aerial Platform 1 10 MajorComponents SKYJACK SJIII Series Aerial Platform Model 6832Eshown Base Main Platform Operator s Control Box Extension Platform Hydraulic Electric Tray Lifting Mechanism ...

Page 10: ...ystem with electric holding valves on lift cylinders Operator horn 3 foot manual extension platform AC outlet on platform Lanyard attachment rings Urethane foam filled tires Optional Equipment Spring loaded full height gate Spring loaded half height gate Flashing amber light 800W AC generator Hydraulically powered extension platform Shop air hose to platform Propane gasoline or diesel engine packa...

Page 11: ... Electrocution Hazard This aerial platform is not electrically insulated Maintain a Minimum Safe Approach Distance MSAD from energized power lines and parts as listed below The operatormust allow for the platform to sway rock or sag This aerial platform does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically charged conductor DO NOT USE THE MACHINE AS A GROUND FOR WELDING DO ...

Page 12: ...on a firm level surface DO NOT ascend or descend a grade when elevated When fully lowered ascending or descend ing only grades up to the rated maximum listed in Table 2 1 are permissible Warning Failure to heed the following safety precautions could result in tip over falling crushing or other hazards leading to death or serious injury KNOW all national state or territorial provincialand local rul...

Page 13: ...reproperlytightened DO NOTalterordisablelimitswitchesorothersafety devices DO NOT use the aerial platform without guardrails locking pins and the entry gate chain bar in place DO NOT exceed the rated capacity of the aerial plat form Do make sure the load is evenly distributed on theplatform DO NOToperateonsurfacesnotcapableofholding the weight of the aerial platform including the rated load e g co...

Page 14: ...hen the aerial platform is in the fully retracted position Do use three points of contact to enter and exit the platform Enter and exit the platform from the ground only Face the machine when entering or exiting the platform Three points of contact means that two hands and one foot OR one hand and two feet are in contact with the aerial platform or the ground at all times during entering and exiti...

Page 15: ... rules and related government regulations and be able to demonstrate the ability to understand and operate THIS make and model of aerial platform in the presence of a qualified person 2 1 2 Operator sResponsibilityfor Maintenance Warning Maintenance MUST be performed by competent personnel who are familiar with mechanical procedures Death or serious injury could result from the use of an aerial pl...

Page 16: ...nd locating purposes only 2 2 1 EmergencyMainPowerDisconnectSwitch Emergency Main Power Disconnect Switch This switch is located at the rear of the base Figure 2 1 Emergency Main Power DisconnectSwitch 1 Emergency Main Power Disconnect Switch This switch when in OFF position disconnects power to all circuits Switch MUST be in ON position to operate any circuit 2 2 2 Motion Alarm The aerial platfor...

Page 17: ... brakes are devices that are always mechanically engaged until hydraulically or manually released Before towing or winching the brakes have to be released manually Refer to Section 2 7 1 2 2 7 Emergency Lowering System The emergency lowering system allows platform lowering in the event of an emergency or an electrical system failure Refer to Section 2 8 for the emergency loweringprocedure Thesyste...

Page 18: ...g down the maintenance support Refer to Section 2 5 3 on how to raise the platform using the base controls Swing maintenance support down from storage bracket into a vertical position Remove hands and arms from scissor assembly area Lower platform until bottom end of maintenance support contacts the labeled cross bar and scissor assembly are supported by maintenance support Refer to Section 2 5 4 ...

Page 19: ...turn off the power to the aerial platform or to activate either the base or platform controls 5 Emergency Stop Button When depressed this red mushroom head push button switch disconnects power to the control circuit 2 2 11 Outrigger Controls Outrigger Controls Located on the operator s control box these switches control each outrigger s extension and retraction Figure 2 9 Outrigger Controls on Ope...

Page 20: ...re raising or lowering the guardrails Warning Before operating this aerial platform check the guardrail system for loose or missing locking pins The guardrail system must be upright and all pins must be locked in place Death or serious injury could result if the guardrail system is not upright or properly locked Warning DETENT BALL CLEAR OF SIDE OF PIVOT BRACKET Correct Position of Locking Pin 2 2...

Page 21: ...emain in the ON position 2 Status LEDs These LEDs indicate the operating or fault status of the inverter 3 15 Amp Circuit Breaker In the event of a power overload or circuit grounding the circuit breaker will pop out Push the breaker back in to reset 4 GFCI Outlet During inverter operation this outlet provides AC power 2 3 2 Powered Extension Deck Control Box IfEquipped This metal control box is m...

Page 22: ... 2 for battery charging procedures When charger cycle is complete disconnect battery charger AC cord 15 Close the battery tray 2 4 Setup Procedure The following are descriptions of normal operating pro cedures A qualified operator MUST read and com pletely understand these descriptions before operat ing this aerial platform 1 Before a new aerial platform is put into operation it must be carefully ...

Page 23: ...echanism Failure to avoid this hazard could result in death or serious injury 18 From the base controls carefully lower the platform until the scissor assembly is firmly resting on the maintenance support For procedure on how to lower the platform refer to Section 2 5 4 19 Inspect all hoses fittings wires cables valves etc for leaks loose or missing parts hidden damage and foreign material 20 Rais...

Page 24: ...art inspection and the tasks on the operator s check list as described in this section 2 5 1 Pre Start Inspection It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre start inspection The pre start inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift 1 Ensure that there are no obstacles around the aerial platform and in the path of travel such as holes drop off...

Page 25: ...he ladder 6 Turn the emergency main power disconnect switch to ON position 7 On the base controls press and hold the enable switch 7 Raise the platform by selecting UP with platform UP DOWN toggle switch from the base controls 2 5 4 To Lower the Platform using the Base Controls 1 On the base controls press and hold the enable switch 2 Lower the platform by selecting Ø DOWN with platform UP DOWN to...

Page 26: ...te Lowering is not proportional 6 Return the proportional controller to the neutral center position to stop Release the enable trigger switch Warning To protect against unintended movement of the aerial platform push in the emergency stop button after you have arrived at your desired location or elevation 2 5 6 To Lower the Platform using the Operator s Control Box Warning Do not lower the platfor...

Page 27: ...mergency stop button after you have arrived at your desired location or elevation 2 5 9 To Extend Retract a Manual Extension Deck 1 To extend retract the manual extension deck remove the retaining locking pins and push pull the extension deck using the push bar or sliding handrails to one of four or five desired locking positions 2 Upon extension or retraction reinsert the locking pins Insert the ...

Page 28: ...witch Note Check that the platform is fully lowered The outrigger controls are not functional when the platform is raised 4 While holding the outrigger enable switch extend each outrigger using the individual outrigger UP DOWN control toggle switches until the platform is fully supported by the outriggers and is level The tilt alarm produces an audible sound while the platform is being leveled and...

Page 29: ...ismount the platform 4 Dismount the platform using the ladder 5 Turn emergency main power disconnect switch to OFF position 2 5 11c Retracting the Outriggers 1 Ensure the emergency stop button is pulled out 2 Select PLATFORM position with BASE OFF PLATFORM select key switch 3 Select the LIFT position with LIFT OFF DRIVE select key switch 4 Lower the aerial platform 5 Select and hold the outrigger ...

Page 30: ...must be met The platform must be fully lowered The emergency main power disconnect switch must be in the OFF position The hydraulic electric and battery trays must be closed and securely latched The extension deck must be retracted and secured The control box must be secured to the railings or removed The platform must be cleared of all personnel tools and materials The lifting rigging may be atta...

Page 31: ...be sufficient to withstand maximum machine weight Ramp should be equipped with side guards to prevent inadvertent fall from the ramp Incline should not exceed machine gradeability refer to Table 2 1 Aerial platform brakes should be checked for proper operation Aerial platform speed should be on high torque setting if equipped and batteries fully charged electric machines Warning When transporting ...

Page 32: ...hicle on to a slope or brake the towing vehicle rapidly Do not pull the aerial platform down an incline towards a winch 2 7 1 To Release the Parking Brake Manually Figure 2 18 Parking Brake Parking Brake The brake MUST be manually disen gaged for pushing towing or winching Warning Do not manually disengage the parking brakes if the aerial platform is on a slope 1 Make sure that the aerial platform...

Page 33: ... lowering in the event of an emergency or an electrical system failure Warning Keep clear of scissors mechanism when using emergency lowering valve 1 Remove any obstructions from a descending platform 2 The extension platform s may need to be retracted or the platform may need to be moved to clear the obstruction Refer to Section 2 7 Winching and Towing Procedures for proper instructions Figure 2 ...

Page 34: ...ed or incapable of holding a lasting charge 7 Do not use any batteries other than flooded lead acid batteries of the proper AH rating Warning Use original or equivalent to the original parts and components for the aerial platform Warning Warning 2 9 2 Battery Charging Operation Figure 2 20 Battery Charger Operation of Charger Danger Risk of electric shock Do not immerse the charger in water Though...

Page 35: ...ing State LED The charger goes into an equalizing charge mode after the batteries are charged and all 3 LEDs are ON The charger will continue to charge at a low current then shut off automatically when complete If all 3 LEDs blink together there is a problem Take proper action according to the following instructions 3 LEDs blink once simultaneously Output connection error Check the battery and cha...

Page 36: ...ecting the charger to a different AC outlet on a different circuit in the building If the AC supply checks good the charger should be replaced EE Rated Machines Do not charge batteries in hazardous area The EE rating of a machine does not include the charging of batteries 1 Move the aerial platform to an area designated for battery charging Refer to NFPA 505 for charging set up NFPA 505 is a publi...

Page 37: ...d Railing 93 6 99 0 Stowed Platform 50 0 55 3 Height Drive FULL Normal Drive Max 2 mph 2 mph Elevated Low Drive Max 67 mph 67 mph Lift Rated Load 59 sec 59 sec Speed Lower Rated Load 57 sec 50 sec Gradeability 25 25 Tires 23 x 10 5 x 12 Foam Filled 23 x 10 5 x 12 Foam Filled Tire Contact Pressure Max 60346AF ANSI Weight with standard 3 extension platform Refer to nameplate for machines with 5 exte...

Page 38: ..._______ Serial Number_________________ Recording Date Recording Year 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Owner s Name Inspected By 60141AA As described earlier in this section this decal is located on the scissor assembly It must be completed after an annual inspection has been completed Do not use the aerial platform if an inspection has not been recorded in the last 13 months ...

Page 39: ...ad the machine imparts on the whole surface directly underneath it The structure of the operating surface beams etc must be able to withstand more than the indicated values above NOTE The LCP or OUP that an individual surface can withstand varies from structure to structure and is generally determined by the engineer or architect for that particular structure TOTAL MACHINE LOAD TOTAL MACHINE WEIGH...

Page 40: ...form Pressure OUP Base Area Length x Width OUP Weight of Machine Capacity lb Base Area Floor Loading Pressure Intermixing tires of different types or using tires of types other than those originally supplied with this equipment can adversely affect stability Therefore replace tires only with the exact original Skyjack approved type Failure to operate with matched approved tires in good condition m...

Page 41: ...m original parts will affect the stability of the aerial platform and must not be used without the manufacturer s consent With 3 Extension Platform With 5 Powered Extension Platform MODEL Main Platform Extension Platform Main Platform Extension Platform 6826 900 lb 2 Persons 300 lb 1 Person 700 lb 2 Persons 300 lb 1 Person 6832 700 lb 2 Persons 300 lb 1 Person 700 lb 2 Persons 300 lb 1 Person 6008...

Page 42: ...le A B A B A B Terminal and plugs C C C Limit switches B B B Hydraulic Hydraulic oil H H H Hydraulic hoses fittings A L C A L C A C L Lift lowering drive times G G Cylinders A B A B A B Emergency lowering system B B B Lift capacity D D D Hydraulic oil filter F F Miscellaneous Labels manual A J K A J K A J K Check for applicable service bulletins A A Notes A Visually inspect B Check operation C Che...

Page 43: ...L CE 6 LABEL Tape Assembly 7 LABEL Skyjack Logo 8 LABEL Caution Lift 9 LABEL Annual Inspection 10 LABEL Side Force Outdoor 11 LABEL Caution Brake 12 LABEL Keep 13 LABEL Clear 14 LABEL Battery Charger Connnection In Tray 15 LABEL Tape Assembly 16 LABEL No Step 17 LABEL Safety Belt harness 10817AA Labels and Nameplates ANSI SIA CSA Standards Only 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 7 10 11 12 13 15 16 14 17 ...

Page 44: ...L Skyjack Logo 4 LABEL Platform Capacities 5 LABEL Checklist 6 LABEL Do Not Wear Jewellery 7 LABEL Danger Foam Filled Tires 8 LABEL Manual Enclosed 9 LABEL Danger Warning 10 LABEL Tape Assembly 11 LABEL Side Force Outdoor 12 LABEL ON OFF Slab 13 LABEL Tie down Lift lugs pictorial 14 LABEL Forklift Boot 13 LABEL Safety Bar 1 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 11 12 2 13 6 14 15 ...

Page 45: ...EL Enable Joystick 6 LABEL Operation 7 LABEL Controller LIFT DRIVE 8 LABEL LIFT OFF DRIVE Switch 9 LABEL Horn 10 LABEL Hydraulic Proportional Labels and Nameplates 11 LABEL Orifice 12 LABEL Enable w powered extensions 13 LABEL Attention Power Deck 14 LABEL Platform EXTEND RETRACT If Equipped 15 LABEL Emergency Lowering 16 LABEL Enable 17 LABEL Outrigger 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 12 15 17 16 13 ...

Page 46: ...t AC Supply Here 5 LABEL UP DOWN Or EXTEND RETRACT 6 LABEL Emergency Stop 7 LABEL UP DOWN 8 LABEL Enable 9 LABEL Power Reset 10 LABEL 24V 11 LABEL 48V 12 LABEL Emergency Lowering 13 LABEL Warning Replacement Parts 14 LABEL Push To Down 15 LABEL Hydraulic System 16 LABEL Danger Hand foot pinch 17 LABEL Do Not Alter 10820AB Labels and Nameplates 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 9 12 15 13 14 1 2 17 16 ...

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