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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 an assembly consisting of
these components:
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A compartment attached to the right side of
the base. The compartment contains these
parts:
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Base control console
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Electrical panel
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Engine
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12V starter battery
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A compartment attached to the left side of the
base. The compartment contains these parts:
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A hydraulic tank with a sight gauge
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A fuel tank with a fuel gauge
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Hydraulic manifolds.
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An emergency-lowering system.
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A liquid propane gas (LPG) tank (optional
equipment).
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A ladder at the rear of the base.
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Two front and two rear outriggers (optional
equipment).
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Two front wheels driven by hydraulic wheel
motors. The front wheels are steered by a
hydraulic cylinder.
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Two rear wheels driven by hydraulic wheel
motors.
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A hydraulic pump which gives power to the
hydraulic system. It is connected to the
engine.
2
Lift mechanism: The lift mechanism is a scissor-
type assembly made of formed steel or tube
sections. Single-acting hydraulic-lift cylinders
with holding valves move the scissor assembly
and the platform up and down.
3
Platform: The platform has these parts:
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A tubular support frame
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A slip-resistant “diamond plate” deck surface
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Hinged tubular guardrails, with mid-rails and
toe boards
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A spring-returned gate with a latch
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A front extension platform
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A platform control console
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An AC power outlet.
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