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Snorkel TB42 User Manual

Snorkel TB42
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Part Number 0075251EE
November, 2005
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Table of Contents

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Snorkel TB42 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandSnorkel
ModelTB42
CategoryLifting Systems
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Introduction to Snorkel Aerial Platform

Understanding the Operator's Manual

Provides information for safe and proper operation. Read before use. Order additional copies from Snorkel.

Safety Alerts and Symbols

Explains the use of danger, warning, and caution symbols to indicate potential hazards and reduce injury.

Maintenance and Responsibilities

Discusses qualified personnel for maintenance, daily inspections, and owner responsibilities.

Snorkel Aerial Platform Specifications

General Specifications – TB42/420

Details technical specifications for TB42/420 including dimensions, capacity, engine, and system data.

General Specifications – TB50

Provides technical specifications for the TB50 model, covering dimensions, capacity, engine, and system details.

Safety Precautions and Hazards

Electrocution Hazards and Clearance

Warns that the platform is not insulated and to regard all conductors as energized.

Minimum Safe Approach Distances

Defines minimum safe distances to energized power lines based on voltage range, with a table and diagram.

Prestart Inspection Requirements

Emphasizes performing a prestart inspection before each shift and only using the platform if trained.

Tip-Over and Falling Hazard Warnings

Warns about tip-over risks on unstable surfaces and the need for fall restraint devices.

Electrical and Hydraulic System Safety

Discusses battery charging safety, high-pressure fluid hazards, and engine/fuel precautions.

Snorkel Aerial Platform Safety Devices

Emergency Stop Controls

Describes the location and function of emergency stop buttons on both lower and upper control panels.

Emergency Power System Function

Explains the emergency power system for lowering the platform during main power failure.

Emergency Lowering Knob Operation

Details the use of the emergency lowering knob to lower booms if other systems fail.

Tilt Alarm System

Warns of tip-over hazards and describes the tilt alarm that sounds if the chassis is out of level.

Engine Protection Alarms

Covers alarms and shutdowns for high engine temperature and low oil pressure.

Snorkel Aerial Platform Operation

Operating Controls: Lower and Upper

Step-by-step procedures for operating boom, turntable, or platform functions from both control stations.

Driving and Steering Safely

Warns about tip-over hazards when driving and provides steering direction guidance.

Platform Overload Sensing System

Details the overload system stopping functions and indicators.

Emergency Operation Procedures

Emergency Power System Usage

Explains the emergency power system for lowering and stowing the platform when main power fails.

Emergency Operation via Lower Controls

Procedure to operate the machine using emergency power from the lower controls.

Emergency Operation via Upper Controls

Conditions and procedure to operate the machine using emergency power from the upper controls.

Manual Emergency Boom Lowering

Procedure to manually lower the main boom using the emergency lowering knob.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Troubleshooting Chart

Provides a chart to identify and correct common operating problems and symptoms.

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