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PLATFORM OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
- This machine is a mobile platform for lifting people. It consists of a work platform fastened to the end of a pendular arm, itself fastened
to the end of a telescopic arm and the whole assembly is fastened to an articulated arm structure.
- MANITOU lifting platforms are solely for use for bringing people, and their tools and supplies (within the authorised weight limit, please
refer to the paragraph “SPECIFICATIONS”), to a desired working height, to reach hard-to-access locations over installations and buildings.
- The lifting platform is equipped with a control station in the basket. From this, the operator can drive or move the machine forwards
or backwards. He can raise or lower all the arms, extend or retract the telescopic arm and turn the turret or the basket right or left. The
basket, arms and turret assembly can rotate within an angle of 355 degrees, non-continuously, to the right and the left of its folded
position.
- The lifting platform is also equipped with a ground backup and maintenance station which can control all lifting functions except
travelling The base controls are only to be used in an emergency to bring the operator back to ground level if he is incapable of doing
this himself.
- The ground backup and maintenance station and the basket control station must be checked by the operator every day to ensure that
they work properly.
The characteristics, safety instructions and rescue procedure stickers are affixed to the machine. The operator must take
note of these and understand their contents. To avoid any risk of misinterpreting the pictograms, please refer to the
Paragraph “SAFETY STICKERS” in Chapter 1 – SAFETY ADVICE AND INSTRUCTIONS.
- The lifting platform’s movements are powered by a hydraulic pump, operated by a battery-powered electric motor. The hydraulic
components are controlled by electro-valves actuated by contactors and the manipulator.
- The base or basket console’s controls are via changeover contactors and are either in “Run” or “Stop” mode.
- The base console is equipped with a so-called “Dead Man’s” push button. This must be pressed in at the same time a contactor is
switched over. Releasing it stops the movement.
- The lifting platform is a two-wheel drive machine driven by an electric motor on each wheel. The drive wheels have spring-operated,
hydraulically released brakes. These brakes tighten automatically as soon as the travelling manipulator is returned to the neutral position.
- The lifting platform can lift up to the limit of its capacities (seer “SPECIFICATIONS” in this Chapter). Having a maximum capacity load or
less in the basket will still enable you to move in any position, provided that the machine on ground with a slope of no more than 3°.
GENERAL
- In the following pages, you will find all the information required for using the machine, including the platform’s operating, driving,
parking, loading and transport instructions.
647536 (10/04/2017)
150 AETJ C / 170 AETJ L
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