Manitou MLT 845 120 LSU 3-E3 Series - Platform Operating Instructions

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PLATFORM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONSPLATFORM OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

For PLATFOFor PLATFORM-fitted lift tRM-fitted lift trucksrucks

Installation of the platform on the lift truck is only possible if the Installation of the platform on the lift truck is only possible if the shields “operating the platform” of the lift truck and the platform are identical (see: 2shields “operating the platform” of the lift truck and the platform are identical (see: 2

- DESCRIPTION: - DESCRIPTION: OPERATOPERATING THE ING THE PLAPLATFORM).TFORM).

A - AUTHORISATION FOR USEA - AUTHORISATION FOR USE

- Operation of the platform requires further authorisation in addition to that of the lift truck.- Operation of the platform requires further authorisation in addition to that of the lift truck.

B - SUITABILITY OF THE TRUCK FOR USEB - SUITABILITY OF THE TRUCK FOR USE

-- MANITOU has ensured that this lift MANITOU has ensured that this lift truck is suitable for use under the struck is suitable for use under the standard operating conditions defined in this tandard operating conditions defined in this operator’soperator’s

manual, with amanual, with a

STATIC test coefficient of 1.25STATIC test coefficient of 1.25

and aand a

DYNAMIC test coefficient of 1.1DYNAMIC test coefficient of 1.1

, as specified in harmonised standard, as specified in harmonised standard

EN 280EN 280

for “mobile elevating work platforms”.for “mobile elevating work platforms”.

-- Before commissioning, the company manaBefore commissioning, the company manager must make sure that the platform is appropriate for tger must make sure that the platform is appropriate for the work to be done, andhe work to be done, and

perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).

C - PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE PLATFORMC - PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING THE PLATFORM

- Wear clothes suited for operating the platform, - Wear clothes suited for operating the platform, avoid loose clothes.avoid loose clothes.

- Never operate the platform - Never operate the platform when hands or feet are wet when hands or feet are wet or soiled with greasy substances.or soiled with greasy substances.

- Always pay attention when using - Always pay attention when using the platform. Do not lithe platform. Do not listen to the radio or music sten to the radio or music using headphones or earphones.using headphones or earphones.

- For increased comfort, adopt the correct position at the platform’s operator station.- For increased comfort, adopt the correct position at the platform’s operator station.

-- The platform’s guard rail exempts the operator from wearing a safety harness under normal The platform’s guard rail exempts the operator from wearing a safety harness under normal operating conditions. As a result, youoperating conditions. As a result, you

are responsible deciding whether to wear a safety harness.are responsible deciding whether to wear a safety harness.

-- The controls must not be used for any other than The controls must not be used for any other than their intended purpose (e.g. getting in and out of the lift truck, coat hanger etc.).their intended purpose (e.g. getting in and out of the lift truck, coat hanger etc.).

- Safety helmets must be worn.- Safety helmets must be worn.

-- The operator must always be in the normal operator’s position. It is prohibited to have arms or legs, or generally any part of theThe operator must always be in the normal operator’s position. It is prohibited to have arms or legs, or generally any part of the

body, protruding from the basket.body, protruding from the basket.

-- Ensure that any materials loaded onto the platform (pipes, cables, containers, etc.) cannot fall out. Do not pile these materialsEnsure that any materials loaded onto the platform (pipes, cables, containers, etc.) cannot fall out. Do not pile these materials

to the point where it is necessary to step over them.to the point where it is necessary to step over them.

D - USING THE PLATFORMD - USING THE PLATFORM

-- However experienced they may be, oHowever experienced they may be, operators must acquaint themselves perators must acquaint themselves with the emplacement and operation of with the emplacement and operation of all controlall control

instruments prior to operating the platform.instruments prior to operating the platform.

- Check before operating that the platform has been correctly assembled and locked onto the lift truck.- Check before operating that the platform has been correctly assembled and locked onto the lift truck.

- Check before operating the platfor- Check before operating the platform that the access gate has been prm that the access gate has been properly locked.operly locked.

- The platform should be operated in an area free of any obstructions or danger when it is lowered to the ground.- The platform should be operated in an area free of any obstructions or danger when it is lowered to the ground.

- The operator using the platform must be aided on the ground by a person with adequate training.- The operator using the platform must be aided on the ground by a person with adequate training.

- You should stay within the limits set out in the platform load chart.- You should stay within the limits set out in the platform load chart.

- The lateral stresses are - The lateral stresses are limited pressure (see: 2 - DElimited pressure (see: 2 - DESCRIPTION: CHARACTERISTICSCRIPTION: CHARACTERISTICS).S).

-- It is strictly forbidden to hand a load from the platfIt is strictly forbidden to hand a load from the platform or the lift truck jib without a specially designed attachmeorm or the lift truck jib without a specially designed attachment (see: INSTRUnt (see: INSTRUCTIONSCTIONS

FOR HANDLING A LOAD: H FOR HANDLING A LOAD: H - TAKING UP AND LAYING DOWN A SUSPENDED LOAD).- TAKING UP AND LAYING DOWN A SUSPENDED LOAD).

-- The platform cannot be used as a The platform cannot be used as a crane or a lift for permanently transcrane or a lift for permanently transporporting people or materials, nor as ting people or materials, nor as jacks or supports.jacks or supports.

- The lift truck must not be moved with one (or more) person(s) in the platform.- The lift truck must not be moved with one (or more) person(s) in the platform.

-- It is forbidden to transpoIt is forbidden to transporrt people on the platform using the hydt people on the platform using the hydraulic controls in the lift truck’s driverraulic controls in the lift truck’s driver’s cab (except in case of res’s cab (except in case of rescue).cue).

-- The operator must not get in The operator must not get in or out of the platform when it is nor out of the platform when it is not on ground level (jib retracted and in the ot on ground level (jib retracted and in the down position).down position).

- The platform must not be fitted with attachments that increase the unit’s wind load.- The platform must not be fitted with attachments that increase the unit’s wind load.

- Do not use ladders or improvised structures in the platform to gain extra height.- Do not use ladders or improvised structures in the platform to gain extra height.

- Do not climb onto the sides of the platform to gain extra height.- Do not climb onto the sides of the platform to gain extra height.

E - ENVIRONMENTE - ENVIRONMENT

Operating the platform close to electricity cables is Operating the platform close to electricity cables is forbidden. Maintain the specifiedforbidden. Maintain the specified

safe distances.safe distances.

Operation of the platform is strictly forbidden in the event of Operation of the platform is strictly forbidden in the event of wind speeds of over 45 wind speeds of over 45 km/h.km/h.

F - MAINTENANCEF - MAINTENANCE

Your platform must be periodically inspected to ensure its continued compliance. The inspection frequency is defined by the current legislation in theYour platform must be periodically inspected to ensure its continued compliance. The inspection frequency is defined by the current legislation in the

country in which the platform is country in which the platform is used.used.

NOMINAL VOLTAGENOMINAL VOLTAGE

DISTDISTANCE ABOVE ANCE ABOVE THETHE

GROUND OR THE FLOORGROUND OR THE FLOOR

IN METRESIN METRES