Mec Crossover Series User Manual

Operator’s Manual
Crossover Series
2659ERT -- Serial #13000001 - Up
3259ERT -- Serial #13100001 - Up
92555
June 1, 2012
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . inside cover
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Safety Alert Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Fall Protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Electrocution Hazard. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Tip-over Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Fall Hazards. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Collision Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Additional Safety Hazards . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Battery Safety. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Controls & Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Platform Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Lower Controls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Component Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Workplace Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Operating Instructions & Function Tests. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Prestart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Base Controls Operation and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Platform Control Operation and Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Control Lever Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Shutdown Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Deck Extension . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Sheet Materials Rack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Pothole Protection Bars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Outrigger Operation (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Emergency Lowering System. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Fold Down Platform Railings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Battery Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Charge Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Routine Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Frequent and Annual Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Maintenance Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Lubrication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Machine Inspections and Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30
Pre-Start Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Frequent Inspection Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Annual Inspection Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Warning and Instructional Decals. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Transport and Lifting Instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Lifting and Tie Down Instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
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Mec Crossover Series Specifications

General

Lift Capacity	500 lbs
Drive	Electric
Drive Speed	2.5 mph
Tire Type	Non-marking
Platform Width	24 in
Platform Length	72 in
Power Source	Battery
Wheel Type	Solid

Summary

Specifications

Introduction

Safety

Safety Alert Symbols

Explains MEC's warning symbols and color coding for safety information.

Fall Protection

Details compliance with employer, job site, and government rules for personal protective equipment.

Electrocution Hazard

Warns about electrocution hazards and provides minimum safe approach distances for electrical lines.

Tip-over Hazards

Lists hazards and precautions to prevent machine tip-over, including load limits and terrain.

Fall Hazards

Addresses risks associated with falling from the platform and proper safety practices.

Collision Hazards

Outlines precautions to avoid collisions with objects, personnel, or other equipment.

Additional Safety Hazards

Discusses explosion, fire, damaged machine, bodily injury, and battery hazards.

Battery Safety

Details burn hazards, explosion risks, and electrocution warnings related to batteries.

Controls & Components

Platform Controls

Identifies and describes the function of controls located on the platform.

Lower Controls

Identifies and describes the function of controls located on the base of the machine.

Component Locations

Illustrates and labels the location of major components on the machine.

Workplace Inspection

Operating Instructions & Function Tests

Prestart

Outlines essential pre-operation checks and tests before starting work.

Base Controls Operation and Test

Explains how to operate and test the machine's controls from the base.

Lift/Lower

Details the procedure for lifting and lowering the platform using base controls.

Platform Control Operation and Test

Explains how to operate and test the machine's controls from the platform.

Control Lever Operation

Describes the operation of the control lever for driving and lifting functions.

Drive Torque (Speed Control)

Explains the selectable drive speed options and their usage.

Shutdown Procedure

Provides steps for safely shutting down and parking the machine.

Deck Extension

Details how to extend and retract the platform deck extension.

Sheet Materials Rack

Explains the use, capacity, and safety precautions for the sheet materials rack.

Optional Material Clamps/Pipe Racks

Details the use and limitations of optional material clamps and pipe racks.

Pipe Rack Use

Provides instructions and capacity limits for using the pipe rack accessory.

Pothole Protection Bars

Explains the function and deployment of the pothole protection bars.

Outrigger Operation (optional)

Describes how to extend and retract outriggers, including safety warnings.

Emergency Lowering System

Explains the procedure for lowering the platform in case of power failure.

Fold Down Platform Railings

Details the steps for folding and securing the platform railings.

Battery Charger

Charge Batteries

Provides step-by-step instructions for charging the machine's batteries.

Maintenance

Routine Maintenance

Outlines routine maintenance tasks that operators can perform.

Frequent and Annual Maintenance

Highlights frequent and annual maintenance that requires qualified service technicians.

Maintenance Lock

Describes the procedure for using the Maintenance Lock for safety during inspections.

Lubrication

Details lubrication requirements, specifications, and frequencies for machine components.

Machine Inspections and Maintenance

Pre-Start Inspection Checklist

A checklist for performing pre-start inspections before each work shift.

Frequent Inspection Checklist

A checklist for frequent inspections required at 3-month or 150-hour intervals.

Annual Inspection Report

A report form for documenting annual inspection findings and status.

Warning and Instructional Decals

Decal Overview and Importance

Emphasizes the importance of presence, legibility, and security of all decals.

Decals (continued)

Lists and illustrates specific decals used on the machine.

Serial Plate Location

Shows the location of the machine's serial plate.

Serial Plate Description

Explains the meaning of the various data points found on the serial plate.

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting Overview

Provides guidance for addressing erratic operation or malfunctions.

Machine Functions Not Operating

Lists common causes and checks when machine functions fail to operate.

Transport and Lifting Instructions

Safety Information

Safety guidelines for loading, transport, and lifting of MEC machinery.

Loading

Instructions and warnings related to loading the machine onto transport vehicles.

Driving or Winching onto or off of a Transport Vehicle

Details the process for driving or winching the machine onto or off a transport vehicle.

Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transport

Explains how to properly secure the machine to a truck or trailer for transport.

Lifting Instructions

Provides instructions for safely lifting the machine using appropriate rigging.

Limited Owner Warranty