Skyjack SJ12 Operating Manual

Section 3 - Operation Loading/Unloading
3.9 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 the aerial
platform 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.
3.9-1 Driving
Before driving the aerial platform:
• Ramp or dock capacity should be sufficient to
withstand maximum aerial platform weight.
• Ramp should be equipped with side guards to
prevent inadvertent fall from the ramp.
• Incline should not exceed aerial platform
gradeability, as illustrated in Figure 3-9.
• Aerial platform brakes should be checked for
proper operation.
WARNING
When transporting, the aerial platform
must be secured to the truck or trailer
deck. Tie downs are available as illustrated
in Figure 3-8.
Figure 3-8. Tie Downs/Lifting Points
Tie down/lifting
points
Tie down/lifting
points
Tie down/lifting
points
Tie down/lifting
points
Gradeability 30%: Climbing reverse - Descending forward
Gradeability 25%: Climbing forward - Descending reverse
Figure 3-9. Maximum Gradeability of Inclined Driving
30% 25%
Vertical Mast
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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