Skyjack SJ12 Operating Manual

Table of Contents
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform ................................................................................................. 5
Read and Heed ....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................................6
Section 2 - Familiarization ................................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Familiarization of SJ12/16 Series ...............................................................................................13
2.2 Component Identification ...........................................................................................................14
2.3 Visual & Daily Maintenance Inspections ....................................................................................17
2.4 Function Tests .............................................................................................................................23
2.5 Winching and Towing Procedures .............................................................................................31
2.6 Emergency Lowering Procedure ...............................................................................................32
Section 3 - Operation ........................................................................................................................... 33
3.1 General .......................................................................................................................................33
3.2 Major Components .....................................................................................................................34
3.3 Major Assemblies .......................................................................................................................35
3.4 Serial Number Nameplate ..........................................................................................................35
3.5 Component Identification ...........................................................................................................36
3.6 Component Identification (Optional Equipment/Attachments)..................................................38
3.7 Operator’s Responsibility ...........................................................................................................39
3.8 Start Operation ...........................................................................................................................40
3.9 Loading/Unloading .....................................................................................................................43
3.10 Platform Traversing .....................................................................................................................45
3.11 Accessing the Hydraulic/Electrical Compartment .....................................................................45
3.12 Battery Maintenance ...................................................................................................................46
Section 4 - Tables .................................................................................................................................. 49
Table 4.1 Standard and Optional Features ................................................................................................49
Table 4.2 Owner’s Annual Inspection Record............................................................................................50
Table 4.3 Specifications and Features .......................................................................................................51
Table 4.4 Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed) ...................................................................52
Table 4.5 Floor Loading Pressure ..............................................................................................................52
Table 4.6 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule ......................................................................................54
Table 4.7 Operator’s Checklist ...................................................................................................................55
Table 4.8 EC Declaration of Conformity .....................................................................................................56
Section 5 - Labels .................................................................................................................................. 57
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Skyjack SJ12 Specifications

General

Gradeability	25%
Drive Motor	24V DC
Machine Width	32 in (0.81 m)
Stowed Height	6.5 ft
Overall Width	32 in (0.81 m)
Stowed Height (Rails Folded)	6.5 ft
Drive Speed (Elevated)	0.5 mph (0.8 km/h)
Power Source	Electric