Skyjack SJ16 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 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