See the “Emergency Operation” chapter 11-1 for
correct emergency bleed down procedures.
The main operating functions of an EPV16 can be
controlled from the ground control box or from the
platform control box.
Pinch points may exist between moving
components. death or serious injury can
result from becoming trapped between
components, buildings, structures, or other
obstacles. Make sure all personnel stand
clear while operating the EPV.
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Ground Control Box
Con trols for op er at ing the EPV16 from the ground,
(lower con trols) are lo cated on the side and rear of
the col umn.
❑
Lower controls:
❍
Emergency stop switch
❍
Platform/ground selector switch
❍
Choke
❍
Start switch
❍
Stabiliser/boom selector switch
❍
Lift enable indicator
❍
Enable switch
❍
Overload indicator
❍
Height lockout switch (Option)
❍
Fuel / electric selector switch (Option)
❍
Emergency lower switch
❍
Valve control lever for lower boom
❍
Valve control lever for upper boom
❍
Valve control lever for slew
1.
Emergency Stop
: Press the red
EMERGENCY STOP button in, at any time,
under any conditions, and the entire machine
stops, and nothing moves. This switch must
be out (on) for anything on the EPV to work.
Pull the switch and it will pop out (on).
2.
Platform/Ground Selector switch
: Must be
in the GROUND position (down) for the
ground control box to work. The switch
MUST be in the PLATFORM position (up) for
the platform control box to work.
Note:
This switch also acts as the 'master
key switch'. Turning the key to the central
position and removing the key will effectively
disable all operations.
Figure 8.2 - Lower Control Box Controls
3.
Choke/Cold Start
: Hold the switch UP while
you start an engine that is at ambient air
temperature (a "cold" engine). This will choke
the engine.
4.
Start Switch
: Press and hold this switch
DOWN to operate the starter motor of the
EPV16.
5.
Stabilisers / Boom Selector Switch
:
Must be in Stabilisers (outrigger) position
(down) for the outriggers to work. Once
outriggers are down and set the switch must
be placed in the boom (up) position for the
booms to work.
6.
Lift Enable Indicator
: The platform can only
be raised when this light is lit. When this light
is not lit the platform will not raise because
the Stabiliser are not properly set.
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Rev A
EPV16 – 13642-1
8 Controls - Hydraulic
WARNING
OFF
PLATFORM
ON
ON
BASE
LIFT
ENABLE
lb
kg
STABILISER
BOOMS
HEIGHT
LOCKOUT
ENABLED
DISABLED
13540-1 REV B
ENABLE
EMERGENCY
LOWER
ELECTRIC
FUEL
START
CHOKE
