Skyjack SJ16 Operation Manual

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Primary assemblies Section 1 – About this Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP)
1.2 Primary assemblies
The MEWP has these primary assemblies:
1. Base
2. Lift mechanism
3. Platform.
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Base: The base is a rigid, one-piece weldment
consisting of these components:
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Hydraulic system and components.
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Electrical system and components.
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Four 6-volt batteries.
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Emergency-lowering system at the base
control console.
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The front wheels are powered by hydraulic
motors and steered by a hydraulic cylinder.
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The rear wheels are non-driven and have
spring-applied, hydraulically-released brakes.
2
Lift mechanism: The lift mechanism is made
of steel. The mast assembly is raised and
lowered by a series of chains and a single-acting
hydraulic-lift cylinder with holding valves.
3
Platform: The platform has these parts.
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Tubular support frame.
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Slip-resistant “diamond plate” deck surface.
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Fixed tubular guardrails, with mid-rails, and toe
boards.
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You can enter and exit the platform from the
front of the MEWP through a spring-returned
gate with a latch.
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AC power outlet.
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Figure 01 Primary assemblies

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