Snorkel S1930E - Chapter 11: Emergency Operation; Emergency Platform Lowering

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If the main hydraulic system fails:
The aerial platform may be lowered using the emer-
gency lowering lever.
The machine may be towed if the drive system fails.
Refer to Emergency Lowering, or Towing for the ap-
propriate procedure.
Emergency Lowering
Use the following procedure to operate the emergency
lowering system.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when safety
devices do not function properly. Death or serious
injury can result from such accidents. Immediately
push the emergency stop button inward to disable the
control system before using the emergency lowering
system in the event of an emergency.
1. Immediately push the emergency stop button inward
to disable the control system in the event of an emer-
gency.
2. Retract the platform extension, if possible.
3. Locate the emergency lowering control. On S1930E
and S1932E machines the lowering lever is at the
front of the aerial platform. On S2632E machines a
handle at the rear of the chassis is used for emer-
gency lowering (refer to Figure 11.1).
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Chapter 11 – Emergency Operation
Danger
Pinch points may exist between moving components.
Death or serious injury will result from becoming
trapped between components. Make sure all person-
nel stand clear while lowering the platform with the
emergency lowering system.
4. Make sure there is nothing in the way to obstruct the
platform when it lowers.
5. While standing clear of the scissors structure, engage
the control. The platform will begin to lower as the
lever is pushed down.
S1930E and S1932E machines – push downward
on the lever to lower the platform.
S2632E machines – pull outward on the handle to
lower the platform.
6. Release the lever/handle to stop the platform from
lowering.
Warning
The potential for an accident increases when safety
devices do not function properly. Death or serious
injury could result from such accidents. Fully close
the emergency lowering valve before operating the
aerial platform.
7. Make certain the lever/handle is fully released and
the emergency lowering valve is fully closed before
operating the aerial platform.
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S1930E and S1932E Front of Machine
Emergency
Lowering Lever
S2632E Rear of Machine
Emergency Lowering
Handle
Figure 11.1 – Emergency Lowering Control