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SAFETY
1-18 / Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower
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1-10.3 Operating within Safe Load Limits
Figure 1-11: FAMA37 Warning Label
FAMA37
Your aerial device will have a load chart that is specific to your device make and model. Always operate within the
safe limits as specified by your load chart. You must study and memorize your load chart so that you will not need
to refer to it constantly during operation. Your load chart will tell you how many people or how much load you can
have in various locations on the device depending on extension and elevation. Your aerial is rated at higher
capacities as elevation angles increase. The load chart criteria should be so familiar that you can instantly recognize
when the device is nearing a critical or overload condition.
You must be familiar with conditions that will reduce the capacity of your device such as:
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High winds
• Ice build-up on the device
• Water monitor reaction forces
• Out-of-level apparatus
• Short-jacking
Stay alert to changes in these situations.
Always operate the device slowly, carefully and cautiously. The load ratings on the chart are static ratings. This
means that they assume only the weight of the personnel or equipment is acting on the device without bouncing or
other sudden changes. Dynamic loading will be much higher than a static load. Do not allow personnel to bounce,
swing or jump onto the device.
Avoid sudden reversal of direction when operating as this may damage the device structure or cause personnel on
the aerial to fall.
WARNING
Do not paint over this label. Replace if damaged or lost FAMA37
Tip-Over or Structural Failure Hazard
Do not exceed rated capacity or
rated number of people.
Do not operate in high winds or with
excessive ice coating.
Apparatus must be on a surface
that will support the load before
raising device.
Failure to comply will injure or kill.