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SJIII Compacts & Conventionals
Loading/Unloading Section 2 - Operation
2.12 Loading/Unloading
Know and heed all national, state or territorial/provincial
and local rules which apply to your loading/unloading
of aerial platforms.
Only qualified personnel shall operate machinery
during loading/unloading.
Be sure vehicle capacity and loading equipment
hoists, chains, straps, etc., are sufficient to withstand
maximum aerial platform weight.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface
and must be secured to prevent rolling while aerial
platform is being loaded/unloaded.
2.12-1 Lifting
WARNING
Only qualified rigger shall operate
machinery during lifting.
When it is necessary to lift the aerial platform the
following conditions must be met:
The platform must be fully lowered.•
The main power disconnect switch must be in •
“
” off position.
The hydraulic/electric and battery trays must be •
closed and securely latched.
The extension platform must be retracted and •
secured.
The platform control console must be secured to •
the railings or removed.
The platform must be cleared of all personnel, •
tools and materials.
The lifting/rigging may be attached to all four lifting •
points as illustrated in Figure 2-18.
Tie down/lifting
points
Tie down/lifting
points
Figure 2-18. Tie Downs/Lifting Points
Center of
gravity
Center of
gravity
Figure 2-19. Center of Gravity
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