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EMERGENCY LOWERING AND EMERGENCY USE
Electric lower controls
If the operating power supply cuts off (fuel running out, power cut or damage to the extension
cord), the booms can be lowered as follows:
1.
Emergency lowering switches are located on the platform control panel and in the
control system connection box. When the emergency lowering button is pressed down,
the selected boom moves downwards slowly for as long as the button is pressed. The
emergency lowering system is connected to the battery, so it functions independently of
the main power switch. Emergency lowering valves are protected with a 10 A fuse,
located in the connection box on the side at ground level.
2.
Before lowering the booms down, ensure that they will be placed on the transport
supports. When necessary, the booms can be rotated by opening the faucet of the
slewing cylinder referred to in Section 6.2.3 and by pushing the booms into the desired
position. To do this, switch off the power.
Outrigger control override
For possible emergency situations, this access platform is equipped with an outrigger monitoring
override button (the platform control panel), which allows the user to operate booms even when
the outriggers are not deployed properly. This function can be used, for example, in a situation
where the platform has tilted backwards during extended storage.
The use of the override button from the platform’s control panel:
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Loosen the locking screw of the override button’s lid
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Switch to drive mode
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Start the combustion or electric motor
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Press the white override button down and keep it depressed.
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Carry out the required boom movements.
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Release the white override button and stop the motor.
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Close the lid and tighten the locking screw.
Check the functioning of emergency lowering before commencing operation.
The override button must only be used under extreme circumstances!
NOTE! If the booms are not in the transport position, the engine switches off and
will not restart before the booms have been placed on the transport supports.
