Section 3 - Operation Loading/Unloading
Figure 3-12. Tie-down Points
3.10 Loading/Unloading
Know and heed all national, state/provincial and local
rules which apply to transporting of aerial platforms.
Only qualied personnel shall operate machinery
during loading/unloading.
Be sure vehicle capacity and loading equipment
hoists, chains, straps, etc., are sufcient 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 or unloaded.
3.10-1 Loading and Tie-down
1. Lock turret using turret transportation lock
(refer to Section 3.10-2).
2. Turn key switch to “ ” off position and remove
key before transporting.
3. Turn main power disconnect switch to “ ” off
position.
4. Chock aerial platform wheels (if necessary).
5. Remove all loose items.
6. Anchor down aerial platform to transport surface
using tie-down points (refer to Figure 3-12).
7. Secure boom from side-to-side movement using
lower platform mount between boom end and
platform. Do not use excessive downward force
when securing boom section.
WARNING
Inspect aerial platform for loose or
unsecured items.
NOTE
For loading and unloading using a winch
line, refer to Section 3.10.
SJ 40T & SJ 45T
SJ 61T & SJ 66T
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