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Section 3 - Operation Loading/Unloading
3.10 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.
3.10-1 Lifting
WARNING
Only qualified rigger shall perform
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/electrical and fuel compartments
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 3-9.
Tie down/lifting points
Tie down/lifting pointsTie down/lifting points
Figure 3-9. Tie Downs/Lifting Points
Center of
gravity
Center of
gravity
Figure 3-10. Center of Gravity
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