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1. OUTRIGGER BEAMS CONTROL OUTRIGGER JACKS CONTROL e Select full width near side or off side working by actuating the appropriate outrigger beam configuration Note a green indicator light will show which mode the platform is in e Operate the outrigger jack controls until all four feet are just touching the ground then simultaneously operate the front cab end jacks and then the rear until all jacks are in firm contact with the supporting surface the chassis is level according to the level gauge and the wheels are approximately 5 10cm off the ground Four green Outriggers under load lights should show on the outrigger control box e Check that the feet are in firm contact with the ground e Remember the maximum load that will be imposed by the platform foot and be sure the surface you have set it up on can support it Q 60KN MAX e The platform may now be operated from either the turret or the cage OPERATING THE PLATFORM ASCENDANT ACCESS LTD recommends the use of a safety harness Harness anchor points are located in the cage ATTACH HARNESS ANCHOR HERE TURRET CAGE EMERGENCY TOP ENGINE TART OFF SIDE N E i WORKING CAB PROTECTION LIGHT LEG CAGE OWERLOADED NARROW EMERGENCY WERT NG POWER PACK ys TURRET CONTROL BOX e Select either turret or cage with the key switch situated on the turret control box e The extending structure operating controls are the same at both operating stati2. acceptable levels e g notice boards etc e With any equipment in the cage likely to increase the working height or outreach e g ladders e For any special purpose that may produce special loads or forces Any such application must be discussed with the manufacturer and their approval given e Near or close to live electrical conductors The minimum safe distance for the 22 17 is 31 7m measured from the centre of rotation of the platform to the power lines It is the operator s responsibility to ensure this safe distance is maintained e Should it be necessary to work closer to the power lines then the operator must ensure that the power has been switched off before attempting to work a written permit to work must be obtained from owners of the power cables or the responsible Persons e Unless there is a current certificate of safe use of the platform issued by a competent person e Into the path of oncoming traffic when working on a public highway e This machine ts fitted with an outreach limiting device which must be checked for correct operation daily OPERATOR GUIDE PRE START CHECKS The following pre start checks must be carried out before operating the platform e Hydraulic fluid The oil level in the tank must be full when the platform is in the transport position e Cut out switches All cut out and safety switches must be working correctly e Emergency stops Check that the emergency stops are operating correctly and
3. every eventuality e Vehicle engine wont start e Check all emergency stops are in the platform run condition e Refer to vehicle manufacturer trouble shooting guide e Outrigger beams will not operate e Check platform is switched on located in vehicle cab e Check PTO is engaged e Check that booms are correctly stowed and that the limit switch has not malfunctioned located behind cover on boom prop e Check micro switch on beam deploy valve e Check hydraulic oil level e Outrigger jacks will not operate e Check outrigger beams are correctly deployed e Check boom docking e Check oil level in hydraulic tank e Booms will not operate e Check correct operating station has been selected switch located at turret control box e Jacking mode light on turret and cage control boxes should be lit e Check that outriggers are correctly deployed i e in firm contact with the ground and all indicator lights are correctly lit see operating guide e Check light leg indicator is not lit e Check cab protection indicator is not lit e Check outrigger limit switches are operating correctly facelift 0800 072 55 72 access and safety made easy www facelift co uk operator training centre PAL POWERED ACCESS LICENCE TIM WATERSTONE OP 0005947 a When hiring access coor gt equipment we strongly 1b 3a recommend taking advantage of one of our operator training courses As Facelift is an accreditie
4. provided should the vehicle suffer an engine failure By simultaneously depressing the emergency power pack button and operating the appropriate control lever the platform may be returned to the transport position This feature is only to be used in the event of engine failure to return the platform to the ground it is not intended for use as a normal control An emergency hand pump is provided mounted on the hydraulic tank at the rear of the vehicle should all power fail Simultaneous operation of this along with actuating the appropriate lever in the cage will bring the platform down STOWING Telescope the boom fully in and line it up with the docking pocket Lower both main and fly booms fully ensure the cage rotate is in its central position Leave the cage Fully raise the outrigger jacks note this will not be possible if the booms are not stowed Fully retract the outrigger beams Note this will not be possible unless all outrigger jacks are fully up The green outrigger stowed should show on the outrigger control box Check that the booms not stowed and outriggers not stowed lights are out on the vehicle dash Disengage the PTO Switch off the platform The vehicle is ready to drive away TROUBLE SHOOTING It is recommended that faultfinding be only carried out by technically competent personnel Whilst every effort has been made to ensure that these procedures are comprehensive they will not cover
5. 0800 52 15 95 www facelift co uk access and safety made easy ascendant 22m 4 E e 7 SAFETY TIPS ALWAYS NEVER e Inspect your machine before use e Use an unsafe machine e Check all operations including ground controls e Use an access platform to hoist loads like a crane e Check ground conditions e Overload cage platform e Check clearance from overhead obstructions power e Operate in strong winds Check manufacturer s cables building projections etc recommendation e Plan your task job e Rest the cage on a structure or object to gain e Use sole boards under your outriggers at all times extra support regardless of ground conditions e Attach your safety harness to a structure outside of e Stabilise and level machine before use the platform e Wear a safety harness connected to a suitable Throw or drop anything from the platform anchorage point inside the platform e Use boxes ladders or stand on handrails to gain additional e Operate all controls smoothly height if you can t reach you need a bigger machine e Warn other people that you are there by means of e Let an untrained person operate the access platform Hashing gats Sigh ana Cones e Take unnecessary risks hospitals and graveyards are e MAKE SAFETY YOUR No 1 PRIORITY full of dead heroes In the unlikely event that your machine develops a fault please contact the Facelift Tech Team on 01444 881100 CONTENTS cener o
6. d IPAF Independent Powered Access Federation training centre you can be sure that your staff will be trained to a high standard and receive an internationally recognised qualification Courses can take place on your own premises or at one of our training centres situated in Hickstead Iver Southampton Liverpool Birmingham and Basildon We can train your personnel on any of the following equipment m 1a Static Vertical Vertical Personnel Platform static m 1b Static Boom Self Propelled Boom with outriggers Trailer Push around Vehicle Mounted Platform up to 26m and Vehicle Mounted Platform over 26m m 3a Mobile Vertical Scissor Lifts Vertical Personnel Platform mobile m Sb Mobile Boom Self Propelled Boom m Specialist Machines Spider The one day course covers site safety practical demonstration sole usage site risks and includes a theory test Two day courses are required for the Spider and Vehicle Mounted Platforms over 26m Successful candidates are issued with the IPAF PAL card widely accepted by both the CITB and Health And Safety Executive We also run the following courses MEWPs for Managers Loading and Unloading For further information or to arrange Harness Use and Inspection a training course contact us today on PASMA Aluminium Tower Training 0800 072 55 72 or training facelift co uk BLMA Ladder Training
7. el riae naAlei EE 3 Emergency CONTOS neredar Aaa 11 Oe ATOR GUIS eaaa e Oe SOOW cided stra se ales dicea niet colicet sinslecb ac stein oneness 12 Operating the PlatforM esnessnesrernsrrerrrsrrrrrrrrren J MOUDIESNOOUNO ceis ener 13 GENERAL SAFETY NOISE During normal operation the maximum sound level will not exceed 85 Dba THE OPERATOR e Must be medically fit and have good eyesight and hearing Any medical condition that may effect the safe use of this access platform must be reported e g epilepsy heart disease etc e Must have a good head for heights e Must have been trained in the safe use of access platforms hold a current certificate and be fully conversant with the content of this manual e Must be very aware of the safety requirements concerning the persons working with them and the persons in the general vicinity of the access platform e Must not use this piece of equipment for any purpose other than that for which it was intended e Must carry out the necessary pre start checks as described in the operating section of this manual and must not operate the platform should it not be in first class condition WARNINGS DO NOT operate this platform e On surfaces that are sloping not hard standing or slippery without adequately supporting the platform The 22 17 has been designed to work on surfaces with a minimum bearing strength of 50N cm 2 e With items likely to increase the wind loading on the platform above
8. ons CAGE SLEWING TELE CAGE TRIM MAIN BOOM DROPNOSE BOOM ROTATE CAGE TURRET CONTROLS The booms can now be operated freely by using the appropriate control lever WARNING Before raising Ensure that there are no overhead obstructions Should the cage overload light show on the control box the platform must not be operated until the excess payload is removed Vehicle engine remote stop and start is provided at all operating stations Cab protection is provided on this platform and the extending structure will automatically stop if the boom is rotated or lowered too close to the cab An override button is provided to enable the platform should this operating condition arise The extending structure will also automatically stop if an outrigger jack becomes light and begins to leave the supporting surface An override button is also provided should this condition occur and the platform must be returned to the transport position and the outriggers reset When working in one sided jacking mode the extending structure will be prevented from moving into an unsafe condition The platform will be free to move into a safe area by operating the slewing control Should the cage become out of level whilst operating it may be reset by operating the cage trim lever EMERGENCY CONTROLS Red emergency stop buttons are located on the platform in the cage and at the base to stop the platform in an emergency An emergency battery power pack is also
9. that they are all in the run condition e Damaged loose fittings Inspect the machine to ensure there are no signs of damage or loose hoses and fittings e Vehicle Check that there is enough fuel in the vehicle for a full shifts work eo Outreach limiting device when fitted With the machine set up in narrow jacked mode check 1 Boom on transport prop telescope out until the boom stops It should be possible to see a red line on the side of boom No2 adjacent to boom No1 If there is a gap between the red line and No1 boom do not operate the machine as there is a fault 2 Check the plunger on the mechanism at the rear of the boom pack adjacent to the main pivot on the turret for any signs of wear corrosion etc that it is well lubricated and free to move in and out as the boom is raised and lowered 1 SETTING UP Do not attempt to set up the machine on steep slopes ramps or soft ground e Park the vehicle in an appropriate location remove from gear and apply the handbrake e Ensure that the working area of the platform is coned off e Depress the clutch and switch on the PTO located on the vehicle dash e Release the clutch e Ensure that the platform is switched on located on the vehicle dashboard e Leave the vehicle cab and go to the outrigger control station OUTRIGGERS STOWED LEGS UP QOUTRIGGERS UNDER LOAD ENGINE START EMERGENCY STOP EMERGENCY POWER PACK OUTRIGGERS UNDER LOAD GROUND CONTROL BOX
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