Z4525 - Nationwide Platforms
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1. Nationwide Platforms A Lavendon Group Company Emergency Lowering Instructions Genie Diesel Boom Lifts Machine Range Z4525 If there is a machine breakdown or if the operator becomes incapacitated it may be necessary to perform an emergency rescue from the ground Emergency rescues must be rehearsed routinely ZIMA MMMM EEE Warning Before starting work consider the following e Will there be a second person in the vicinity of the e Can the rescuer gain access to the ground controls i e machine to undertake a rescue if required Ensure that the machine is not parked with the ground controls facing a wall or similar obstruction Have both the operator and rescuer been familiarised with the ground controls Is the key in the ground control to allow the rescuer to switch power from basket to ground controls Before attempting to operate any boom functions It is imperative that an inspection be carried out to ensure e If unsure seek help it may be necessary to carry out a mid the lowering of the boom is not hindered by obstructions air rescue such as steel work pipes cables etc e Carefully plan each action before starting to lower the o If the operator in the cage has been incapacitated ensure platform they will not be put in additional danger by operation of the platform Remember that completing a rescue in 4 6 SHELL LLL Lh www nationwideplatforms co uk If there are no obstr2. a range of courses to help you and your operators to work efficiently and safely at height Contact us for full details of courses and dates www nationwideplatforms couk OY YI YF YI YI I Mh MaMa
3. the boom sections are lowered Function Switches l l Auxiliary In the event of the cage overload being activated Switch the engine will not continue to run use the Auxiliary function to lower the boom as described above FT E EE E EK EE EEH EEHEEHE A 0845 745 0000 If the operator is able to start the engine from the platform and it is clear to lower the boom sections down Emergency Stop Switch 4 Pull the Emergency Stop Switch out on the platform control panel 2 Start the engine by using the Start Switch 3 Operate and hold down the Foot Switch Start Switch 4 Operate required Function controls to lower the boom sections Function Controls Foot Switch If the engine cannot be started from the platform In the case where the machine cannot be started from the platform control it will be necessary to use the Auxiliary Power function until the boom is fully lowered Foot Emergency Switch 1 Pull Emergency Stop Switch out Stop Switch 2 Press and hold down the foot switch Operate and hold the Auxiliary Power 3 Switch while simultaneously operating Function Switch until the boom sections are lowered Function Auxiliar y Controls Switch Technical advice and training courses If the controls do not function or you are unsure of their operation please call our Technical Support team on 0845 745 0000 option 2 As the UK s largest training provider in our industry we have
4. uctions and the engine is functional In order of preference always attempt C before attempting D Key Switch Ground Emergency Position Stop Switch 1 Check for any obstructions Function Enable Switch 2 Switch the Key Switch fully clockwise to ground position 3 Pull out or twist Emergency Stop Engine Speed 4 Start engine using Start Switch Switch Position the Engine Speed Switch to fast 5 speed denoted by hare symbol Function 6 Push and hold in the Function Enable Switches Switch Start Switch 7 Operate and hold desired Boom Function Switch an alarm should sound to indicate boom is being lowered Panels may vary slightly in appearance depending on year and model but all have the same functions In the case of engine failure obstructions or trapped operator In the case where the boom cannot be directly lowered or if the operator is trapped it is necessary to use the Auxiliary Power Function until the boom is clear This will give the rescuer more precise control of each function Once all obstructions have been cleared normal operation of the boom using the engine should be resumed Emergency Key Switch Ground Stop Switch Position 1 Check for any obstructions 2 Switch the Key Switch fully clockwise to Ground position 3 Pull out or twist Emergency Stop 4 Push and hold the Auxiliary Power Switch while simultaneously operating and holding the required Function Switch until
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