PRE-OPERATION CHECKS
1. Visually inspect the Ecolift for any signs of damage to handrails, platform tray,
chassis and mast lifting structure including mast fixing bolts.
2. Check castors and wheels rotate freely and are undamaged.
3. Check castors (
pic 1
) and wheel fixings (
pic 2
) are secured with split pin.
4. Check spirit level (
pic 3
) is intact and bubble is centred to ensure machine is level.
5. Check gates, gate hinges, hinge springs and hinge fixings are undamaged and
that gates open and close correctly (
pic 4
).
6. Ensure step is lowered and secure.
7. Check castors are not loose or distorted in any way. If okay, lock by stepping on
the pedal marked ‘lock’ or stepping on the red pedal, depending on which castor
is fitted, then step into the basket.
8. When standing in the basket: check ‘fly-wheel’ operating handle works correctly.
Hold handle firmly and pull operating knob towards you, release, knob should
spring back to lock wheel. Repeat but turn handle once clockwise with
knob held pulled towards you. Wheel should turn freely. Turn once
anti-clockwise to come down (
pic 5
).
9. Check emergency lowering tool is attached on the chassis.
If any of the above items are faulty or do not work correctly then do not
use the machine.
NORMAL OPERATION
Only use the Ecolift internally, on hard level surfaces. Ensure a person
is available at ground level to assist in case of emergency.
1. Position machine under application.
2. Check spirit level to ensure machine is level.
3. Ensure castors are in the locked position as described in pre-operation checks.
4. Step into platform through gates, ensure gates close behind you.
DO NOT ELEVATE IF they are not closed.
5. Check there are no overhead obstructions.
6. To elevate: pull operating knob towards you and turn clockwise.
To stop, stop turning the handle and release handle knob to lock.
7. To descend repeat but turn handle anti-clockwise.
Note: Do not attempt to turn the flywheel handle when there is NO payload in the
platform .i.e. when standing outside the platform guardrails.
OPERATING PROCEDURES
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The user shall obtain the
guidance and approval of
the manufacturer in the
event of any special working
methods or conditions
outside those specified by
the manufacturer.
