Skyjack SJ16 Operating Manual

Function Tests Section 2 - Familiarization
It is the responsibility of the operator to read, completely understand and follow all instructions and warnings
contained in this operating manual and on the aerial platform.
FAMILIARIZATIONFAMILIARIZATION
• Test Off/Platform/Base Switch
WARNING
Be aware of overhead obstructions
or other possible hazards around the
aerial platform when lifting.
1. Pull out base “ ” emergency stop button.
2. Select off/platform/base key switch to
“ ” off position. Attempt to raise or lower
the platform.
Result: Platform raising and lowering
functions should not operate.
3. Select off/platform/base key switch to “ ”
platform position. Attempt to raise or lower
the platform.
Result: Platform raising and lowering
functions should not operate.
• Test Lower/Neutral/Raise Switch
1. Select and hold off/platform/base key
switch to “ ” base position and “ ” raise
the platform with lower/neutral/raise switch.
Result: Platform should rise.
2. Select and hold off/platform/base key switch
to “ ” base position and “ ” lower the
platform with lower/neutral/raise switch.
Result: Platform should lower.
• Test Emergency Lowering
WARNING
Be aware of overhead obstructions
or other possible hazards around the
aerial platform when lifting.
1. Raise the platform.
2. On rear of the base, pull out and hold
emergency lowering valve to fully lower the
platform.
Result: The platform should lower.
Base Control Console Emergency Lowering
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Skyjack SJ16 Specifications

General

Gradeability	25%
Drive Motor	24V DC
Max Gradeability	25%
Platform Height	16 ft
Lift Capacity	500 lbs
Machine Width	0.76 m
Overall Width	0.76 m
Drive Speed (Stowed)	4.8 km/h
Drive Speed (Raised)	0.8 km/h
Turning Radius (Inside)	0 in
Power Source	24V DC Electric