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 TrackDrive (TD) Series 

Operating & Safety Instructions 

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4.4

 

PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATION 

 

NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL PETROL (GASOLINE), LIQUID 
PROPANE OR DIESEL. THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE. 
BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HAS 
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL. FAILURE TO DO 
SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY. 
***FOR COLD START PROCEDURES SEE SECTION 4.3.1*** 

ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING. 
 

4.4.1 PLATFORM 

CONTROL 

INSTRUCTIONS 

ALL MODELS 

1)

 

NEVER

 exceed the maximum platform capacity. 

2)

 

Check below, above and around the platform for any obstruction or hazards before operating 
any function. 

3)

 

Ensure all red emergency stops are out. 

4)

 

Remove the key from the ground control station (turn to “OFF” position) and turn the selector in 
the platform to “ON”. 

5)

 

Battery electric models go to step 11). 

DIESEL ENGINE OR Bl ENERGY MODELS ONLY 

6)

 

Ensure that the main engine ignition switch is “ON”.  Turn the “Engine Start” switch on the 
platform control box clockwise and the engine will fire. 

7)

 

Go to step 11).  Note – Unless the diesel engine is running, the TD120TN will automatically 
default to the primary power source (usually mains AC). 

PETROL ENGINE OR PETROL/ELECTRIC MODELS ONLY 

8)

 

Ensure that the fuel tap is turned to the “ON” position and that the main engine ignition switch is 
“ON”.  Turn the “Engine Start” switch on the platform control box clockwise and the engine will 
fire. 

9)

 

Go to step 11).  Note – Unless the petrol engine is running, the TD120TN will automatically 
default to the primary power source (usually mains AC) 

10)

 

If the engine is too cold to start from the platform, try starting from the ground controls as 
described in step 8) of the ground control operation section (4.3.1). 

Содержание TrackDrive TD120TN Series

Страница 1: ...ty Instructions MODEL TD120TN TD34TN SERIES Manufactured by Niftylift Limited Fingle Drive Stonebridge Milton Keynes MK13 0ER England www niftylift com e mail info niftylift com Tel 44 0 1908 223456 F...

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Страница 3: ...3 2 Preparation for Use 13 3 3 Pre Operational Safety Check Schedules 14 15 3 4 Placard Decals and Installation 16 20 3 5 Torque Requirements 21 4 OPERATION 4 1 Overview 22 28 4 2 Setting Up Procedur...

Страница 4: ...e strictly forbidden One of the most important facts to remember is that any equipment is only as safe as those who operate it DANGER WARNING CAUTION IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS AND NOTICE Any place these...

Страница 5: ...01 864 968 8836 Nifty Pty Ltd 11 Kennington Drive Tomago NSW 2322 Australia Tel 61 0 2 4964 9765 Fax 61 0 2 4964 9714 The Niftylift TD120T Track Drive is an extremely versatile articulated boom platfo...

Страница 6: ...in MAXIMUM LENGTH STOWED 3 96m 13ft MAXIMUM CAPACITY EUROPEAN USA 120kg 265lbs 265lb TURRET ROTATION 406 TURRET TAIL SWING Zero MAXIMUM TRAVEL SPEED 0 93 mph High 1 5 kph 0 58 mph Low 0 94 kph PLATFOR...

Страница 7: ...IFICATION UK PLATE 0 1 2 3 4533 3 3 63 45 1 33 45 333 1 333 78 1 0 333 5 2 0 33 9 3 333 3 333 0 00 3 2 00 33 This manufacturer s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manufacture...

Страница 8: ...ION USA PLATE 0 1 2 3 2 1 0 4 3 4 3 2 3 5 55 2 0 0 555 1 0 555 4 0 4 3 2 4 55 2 4 5 555 5 2 555 3 33 5 4 0 33 55 4 2 This manufacturer s plate is attached to Boom 1 on each machine at the time of manu...

Страница 9: ...OTIFIED BODY NUMBER 0044 ADDRESS POSTFACH 10 32 61 N E S S E 1 4 1 5 4 D Y N A M R E G CERTIFICATE NUMBER APPLICABLE STANDARDS EN 280 2001 A2 2009 C E 2 4 6 0 0 2 1 4 0 2 0 6 N E N I D We hereby decla...

Страница 10: ...Instructions for that model 2 1 3 Before use each day and at the beginning of each shift the Niftylift shall be given a visual inspection and functional test including but not limited to operating and...

Страница 11: ...not use the platform levelling system to artificially increase the outreach of the platform Never use boards or ladders in the platform to achieve the same result 2 1 15 Do not use the platform to lif...

Страница 12: ...and hoses from becoming entangled in the aerial platform 2 1 28 Batteries shall be recharged in a well ventilated area free of flame sparks or other hazards that may cause explosion Highly explosive h...

Страница 13: ...t encrustation excess oil or grease should be removed Deposits of paint or bitumen particularly on legends or labels should also be removed All standard Niftylift machines are rated for a wind speed o...

Страница 14: ...al machine is then subjected to static overload tests on flat level ground with 150 of the SWL exceeding the requirements of EN280 for power operated MEWPs Self propelled machines are also tested at t...

Страница 15: ...aerial platform Carry out the Pre operational Report before placing machine in service 3 2 PREPARATION FOR USE Whilst every effort has been made at the Niftylift factory to ensure your machine arrive...

Страница 16: ...d emergency stop buttons function properly 9 Check the operation of the manual hand pump 10 Visually inspect all hydraulic hoses and fittings for damage or leaks 11 Check operation of the stabiliser a...

Страница 17: ...jack pad ball joints and outrigger housings 9 Check and adjust if necessary the Nylatron studs around the telescope boom 10 Every three months check and verify the calibration of the cage weigh syste...

Страница 18: ...14927 1 16 Manual Hand Pump P19090 1 17 Outrigger Alarm P18842 2 20 Harness Points P14883 2 21 Component Stability P17203 1 22 No Step P14785 1 23 Outriggers P14841 4 25 Union Jack P10780 1 26 Nifty T...

Страница 19: ...10 17 TD120TN Series D81289 1 PLATFORM CONTROLS BOOMS 2 3 4 NOT SHOWN PLAN VIEW 4 LEGS UNDER COVER SPLIT SPLIT 26 11 21 25 30 26 23 8 30 32 23 7 26 26 23 39 1 11 11 30 5 4 36 17 17 30 14 36 9 20 20 2...

Страница 20: ...1 16 Manual Hand pump P19090 1 17 Outrigger Alarm P18842 2 20 Harness Points P14883 2 21 Component Stability P17203 1 22 No Step P14785 7 23 Outriggers P14841 4 24 Emergency Stop P14864 2 26 Nifty TD...

Страница 21: ...0 19 TD34TN Series D81290 1 PLATFORM CONTROLS BOOMS 2 3 4 NOT SHOWN PLAN VIEW 4 LEGS UNDER COVER SPLIT SPLIT 26 11 33 21 30 11 26 23 8 30 37 23 7 26 11 33 26 23 44 1 11 30 5 4 17 11 30 14 17 3 20 20 2...

Страница 22: ...01 10 20 3 5 TORQUE REQUIREMENTS SCREW QUALITY SIZE Tightening torque in ft lbs Nm Grade 8 8 10 9 M 6 7 4 10 10 14 M 8 18 5 25 26 35 M 10 36 49 51 69 M 12 65 86 89 120 M 14 100 135 140 190 M 16 155 21...

Страница 23: ...orm control circuit such that if the switch is not engaged with the booms i e machine is in operation then the outrigger sensors are active and would warn the operator of an unsafe condition should on...

Страница 24: ...are all packaged beneath a two piece fibreglass canopy sandwiched between the two front jacks Cold starting the engine See section 4 3 1 is permissible from the side of the canopy and once running al...

Страница 25: ...reen button controlling both the engine speed and the drive pump dump valve for increased safety 4 1 4 RAMPS AND INCLINES The ability of the Track Drive machine to ascend and descend slopes of up to 6...

Страница 26: ...nadequate adhesion between the tracks and the surface to which the machine is presented it will not climb Driving across a slope is not recommended but if this unavoidable then the outriggers legs can...

Страница 27: ...p valve If high throttle is selected the engine will go to high revs allowing the four outriggers to be deployed in the best possible time As the feet reach the end of travel the high throttle control...

Страница 28: ...come isolated The machine can now be manoeuvred through its entire working envelope allowing the operator to ascend to a working height of 12 2 metres and an outreach of 6 1 metres The slew control gi...

Страница 29: ...ine to be recovered for attention although it might be desirable to leave the front outriggers deployed to permit the canopies to be removed The over ride levers situated on the proportional control b...

Страница 30: ...ly out 7 Ensure that the key switch at the ground control station is turned to the Platform position 8 From the platform control station turn the three position selector to the left Outrigger position...

Страница 31: ...AC PETROL GASOLINE ENGINE OR PETROL GASOLINE ELECTRIC MODELS 7 For a cold engine start go to step 8 or for a warm engine start go to step 9 8 COLD ENGINE turn the engine fuel tap ON and engage the ch...

Страница 32: ...1 2 3 4 B Select lever 1 2 3 or 4 for desired boom function 1 Operates Telescope UP for out DOWN for in 2 Operates Lower Boom UP for up DOWN for down 3 Operates Upper Boom UP for up DOWN for down 4 Op...

Страница 33: ...FF position and turn the selector in the platform to ON 5 Battery electric models go to step 11 DIESEL ENGINE OR Bl ENERGY MODELS ONLY 6 Ensure that the main engine ignition switch is ON Turn the Engi...

Страница 34: ...OFF position anti clockwise and remove key EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 1 Push in red emergency stop to shut down all functions 2 Use manual hand pump to provide motive power and manoeuvre the machine as norm...

Страница 35: ...o fire the engine release when engine fires 9 Water Temperature Illuminates if coolant temperature is too high 10 Engine Oil Pressure Illuminates and buzzer sounds if pressure drops Check oil level No...

Страница 36: ...depressed the Base control green button is switched out and vice versa Pushing and holding the green button energises the hydraulic circuit providing flow for the proportional block Moving the select...

Страница 37: ...sing this facility especially if the machine is significantly overloaded any motion that causes the machine outreach to increase could induce instability The machine must be manoeuvred in such a manne...

Страница 38: ...ions to be lost within this 5 kg limit Lock the adjustment screw securely The over travel adjusters can now be used to protect the micro switch from excess forces should a substantial overload be appl...

Страница 39: ...on and calibration of the weigh assembly For this reason it is not recommended to restrain the machine in transit using strap or chains passed through or over the cage itself This is particularly true...

Страница 40: ...hat creepage during transport does not permit the machine to come into contact with other goods being shipped or the container itself Some movement of the machine structure might occur during transit...

Страница 41: ...an occasional top up charge of the batteries will serve to equalise their charge level 3 Leave diesel engine switch in the OFF position to prevent discharge of batteries through leakage 4 If machine i...

Страница 42: ...usly operating the lever and green button to move the cage Take care not to become trapped between the moving cage and a fixed object and ensure those around you are clear of the moving cage When the...

Страница 43: ...This is then the fastest method of lowering the platform to the ground Note If the machine is fitted with a cage overload system and the cage comes into contact with a fixed object whilst operating a...

Страница 44: ...t step is required so that all future Technical Bulletins are able to reach the registered owner of each machine without delay Please note warranties are not transferable 6 2 MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIE...

Страница 45: ...ge Wheel bearings OK Cylinders are silent Platform is level over full range Booms levelling rods not damaged or distorted Booms levelling rods cylinders not fouling Hoses not tight kinked or fouled Op...

Страница 46: ...and terminals secure All hose connections secure Hoses not kinked or fouled Charger control box secure Battery secure Electrolyte level and specific gravity Hydraulic oil level Engine Gear box oil FI...

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