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Mid-Mount Ascendant Aerial Tower / 4-17
OPERATION
Communication
Establish communication with the primary operator and be prepared to alert them immediately if you see anything
that is unsafe.
Situational Awareness
Look above, below, behind, and all around the platform and ladder to become familiar with obstructions or hazards
in the operating space. Maintain your situational awareness at all times. Alert the primary control operator of any
approaching hazards and confirm with them that they are taking steps to avoid them.
Using the controls
Before using the secondary controls located in the platform:
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Ensure that there are no personnel on the ladder.
• Check that all personnel in the platform are properly secured using ladder belts and tethers.
• Look above, below, behind, and all around the platform and ladder to become familiar with obstructions or
hazards in the operating space.
• Communicate with the primary control operator and ask them to make sure that all personnel are clear of the
base section of the ladder
Use the raise, lower, extend, retract, and rotate controls to slowly and carefully adjust the position of the platform.
Operate controls smoothly to avoid jerking or sudden device motion.
Platform Leveling
Your platform is designed to stay level during operation. If you sense that the platform is not staying level, cease
operation immediately and take the aerial device out of service until it is repaired.
4-4.6 Operating Suggestions
For single control lever operation, low engine idle speed is sufficient for acceptable performance.
For optimum performance, or simultaneous multiple control lever operation, the Aerial Speed Switch may be
switched to FAST. Switching the Aerial Speed Switch to FAST will provide the maximum hydraulic flow for any
combination of aerial operations.
Any combination of positioning functions (raise/lower, extend/retract, or rotate) may be operated at the same time.
Operate one function at a time until you are sufficiently skilled and experienced to use multiple functions safely.