SECTION 3 - MACHINE OPERATION
1001070451
LIFTPOD by JLG
1-877-254-3876
3-4
www.liftpod.com
1-877-2-LIFTPOD
3.3 MACHINE OPERATION
General
When the platform reaches the bottom of its travel, the rest posi-
tion, the drive mechanism overrunning clutch creates a ratcheting,
or buzzing noise, indicating that the machine has reached the fully
lowered position.
The machine is fitted with an emergency brake which activates
when the tension in the lifting ropes goes below 40kg (88 lbs).
When the platform is lowered to the rest position, the emer-
gency brake swings into position, stopping further rotation of
the rope drum and engaging a carriage lock-down latch onto
the mast.
IN THE EVENT THAT THE CARRIAGE LATCHES TO THE MAST WHEN
FULLY LOADED OR THE ROPE CONTINUES TO FEED OUT AFTER THE
PLATFORM HAS REACHED THE REST POSITION, THE MACHINE IS NOT
WORKING PROPERLY AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS INSPECTED
AND REPAIRED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON.
NOTE:
Do not attempt to lift the mast off the base unless the car-
riage has been fully lowered.
Getting Started
The following control conditions must be met before the machine
can be operated from the platform controls:
• Batteries must contain enough voltage to operate. Low
battery warning on battery test panel indicates the need to
charge the batteries.
Batteries should be charged for 24
hours prior to first use.
• Emergency stop switch on optional powerpack must be in
the
RESET
position (out).
• Both platform swing-in entry gates must be closed.
Assembly of the Machine
The JLG LiftPod is a user assembled machine. There are three
basic parts that need to be assembled for operation. These parts
are the Base Frame
1
, Carriage/Mast Assembly
2
, and the Plat-
form
3.
Optional parts include the Powerpack
4
, and the Tool Tray
5
(Figure 3-1.).
1.
Position the base frame on a firm, level, uniform, sup-
porting surface.
2.
Push down on the base frame’s step plate until the
swivel castor retracts and the base sits on the adjustable
feet (Figure 3-5.). The machine now rests on the two rear
wheels, and the two adjustable feet at the front.
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