Skyjack 8243 User Manual

SKYJACK, Page 4
February 2008
Mid Size & Full Size RT’s
Engine Powered
Table of Contents
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Read and Heed
Aerial Platform Definition ..............................................................................................................................................7
Purpose of Equipment .................................................................................................................................................7
Use of Equipment ........................................................................................................................................................7
Manual ..........................................................................................................................................................................7
Operator .......................................................................................................................................................................7
Service Policy and Warranty ........................................................................................................................................7
Optional Accessories ...................................................................................................................................................7
Scope of this Manual ...................................................................................................................................................7
Safety Rules
Operator Safety Reminders .........................................................................................................................................8
Electrocution Hazard ...................................................................................................................................................9
Safety Precautions .....................................................................................................................................................10
Section 2 - Operation
2.1 General ............................................................................................................................................................13
2.1-1 Operator Qualifications .....................................................................................................................13
2.1-2 Operator’s Responsibility for Maintenance ......................................................................................13
2.1-3 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule ............................................................................................13
2.1-4 Owner’s Inspections .........................................................................................................................13
2.2 Major Components ..........................................................................................................................................14
2.3 Major Assemblies ............................................................................................................................................15
2.3-1 Base ..................................................................................................................................................15
2.3-2 Lifting Mechanism .............................................................................................................................15
2.3-3 Platform .............................................................................................................................................15
2.4 Serial Number Nameplate ...............................................................................................................................15
2.5 Component Identification ...............................................................................................................................16
2.5-1 Emergency Main Power Disconnect Switch .....................................................................................16
2.5-2 Motion Alarm .....................................................................................................................................16
2.5-3 Tilt Alarm ...........................................................................................................................................16
2.5-4 Base Control Console .......................................................................................................................16
2.5-5 Engine Control Console ....................................................................................................................17
2.5-6 Brake System ....................................................................................................................................18
2.5-7 Emergency Lowering System ...........................................................................................................18
2.5-8 Propane Cylinder (If Equipped) ........................................................................................................19
2.5-9 Maintenance Support .......................................................................................................................19
2.5-10 Manual Storage Box .........................................................................................................................19
2.5-11 Folding Guardrail System .................................................................................................................20
2.5-12 Lanyard Attachment Anchorage .......................................................................................................20
2.5-13 AC Outlet on Platform .......................................................................................................................20
2.5-14 Platform Control Console .................................................................................................................21
2.6 Component Identification (Special Options) ...................................................................................................22
2.6-1 Generator/Outrigger Control Console (If Equipped) ........................................................................22
2.6-2 Powered Extension Control Console (If Equipped) .........................................................................22
2.6-3 1500W AC Inverter (If Equipped) ......................................................................................................23

Skyjack 8243 Specifications

General

Brand	Skyjack
Model	8243
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English