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VM26-J Safety
Fall Protection
Operators must comply with employer, job site and governmental rules regarding the use of
personal protective equipment.
ALL OPERATORS MUST USE PERSONAL FALL PROTECTION EQUIPMENT (PFPE)
WHEN OPERATING THIS MACHINE.
All PFPE must comply with applicable governmental regulations, and must be inspected and
used in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer’s instructions.
Fall restraint must be properly attached to a designated anchorage point when driving or
operating the machine. Attach only one fall restraint to each anchorage point.
Electrocution Hazard
ELECTROCUTION HAZARD! THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED!
DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY will result from contact with or inadequate clearance from any electrically
charged conductor.
You must maintain a CLEARANCE OF AT LEAST 10 FEET (3.05 m) between any part of the machine, or its
load, and any electrical line or apparatus carrying over 300 Volts up to 50,000 Volts. One foot (30.5 cm)
additional clearance is required for every additional 30,000 Volts.
Observe Minimum Safe Approach Distance.
This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines and apparatus in accordance with
applicable government regulations and the following chart:
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or sag and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts energized power lines. Personnel on the ground or
in the platform must not touch or operate the machine until energized power lines are shut off.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
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Minimum Save Approach Distance
Voltage Minimum Safe Approach Distance
Phase to Phase Feet Meters
0 to 300 Volts Avoid Contact
Over 300V to 50kv 10 3.1
Over 50KV to 200KV 15 4.6
Over 200KV to 350KV 20 6.1
Over 350KV to 500KV 25 7.6
Over 500KV to 750KV 35 10.7
Over 750KV to 1000KV 45 13.7
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