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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.
1
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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Two 12 volt batteries.
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Emergency-lowering system at the base of the
mast.
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The front wheels are powered by electric
motors, are steered by a hydraulic cylinder,
and have spring-applied, electronically-
released brakes
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The rear wheels are non-driven.
2
Lift mechanism: The mast assembly is raised
and lowered by a multi-stage 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 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
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