Snorkel TM12 Series User Manual

TM12 – 8210027
Table of Contents
Electrical Danger ............................ Inside Front Cover
California Proposition 65 ................ Inside Front Cover
Chapter 1 – Introduction
Aerial Platform Features .............................................1
Options .......................................................................1
Operator’s Manual ......................................................1
Safety Alerts ...............................................................1
Operation ....................................................................1
Maintenance ...............................................................2
Manual of Responsibilities ..........................................2
Additional Information .................................................2
Chapter 2 – Specications
Component Identication ............................................3
General Specications................................................4
Chapter 3 – Safety
Electrocution Hazards ................................................5
Minimum Safe Approach Distance .............................5
Prestart Inspection......................................................6
Work Place Inspection and Practices .........................6
Operation ....................................................................6
Tip-Over and Falling Hazards .....................................7
Electrical System ........................................................7
Hydraulic System........................................................7
Placards and Decals...................................................8
Chapter 4 – Safety Devices
Emergency Stop Controls...........................................9
Pothole Protector Skids ..............................................9
Drive/Lift Level Sensor Interlock .................................9
Lowering Alarm .........................................................10
Emergency Lowering Knob ......................................10
Guardrails .................................................................10
Lanyard Anchors.......................................................10
Tilt Alarm ...................................................................10
Chapter 5 – Gauges and Displays
Display Screen ......................................................... 11
Hour Meter ............................................................ 11
Battery Charge Indicator........................................... 11
Hydraulic Fluid Level ................................................ 11
Chapter 6 – Batteries
General Maintenance ...............................................13
Charging ...................................................................13
Chapter 7 – Controls
Battery Disconnect ...................................................15
Lower Controls .........................................................15
Start Switch ...........................................................15
Emergency Stop Button ........................................15
Ground Operation Button ......................................15
Platform Raise/Lower Switch ................................15
Upper Controls .........................................................15
Emergency Stop Button ........................................16
Drive Select Button ...............................................16
Platform Select Button ..........................................16
Joystick .................................................................16
Interlock ................................................................16
Driving ...................................................................16
Steer Switch ..........................................................16
Raising and Lowering the Platform .......................16
Horn Button ...........................................................16
Chapter 8 – Prestart Inspection
Operator’s Manual Holder ........................................17
Electrical System ......................................................17
Battery Fluid Level ................................................17
Battery Terminals ..................................................18
Battery Charger .....................................................18
Blocking the Mast .....................................................18
Cables and Wiring Harness ......................................18
Hydraulic System......................................................19
Fluid Level .............................................................19
Hoses, Tubes, and Fittings ...................................19
Tires and Wheels ......................................................19
Parking Brakes .........................................................20
Lower Control Station ...............................................20
Operating Controls ................................................20
Lowering Alarm .....................................................20
Emergency Stop ...................................................20
Structures .................................................................21
Weldments ............................................................21
Mast Bearings .......................................................21
Fasteners ..............................................................21
Upper Control Station ...............................................21
Guardrail System ..................................................21
Lanyard Anchors ...................................................22
Operating Controls ................................................22
Emergency Stop ...................................................22
Horn Button ...........................................................22
Placards and Decals.................................................22
Prestart Inspection Checklist ....................................27
Chapter 9 – Operation
Preparing for Operation ............................................29
Lower Controls .........................................................29
Upper Controls .........................................................30
Driving ......................................................................30
Drive Speeds ........................................................30
Drive/Lift Level Sensor Interlock ...........................30
Steering ....................................................................30
Platform ....................................................................31
Raising and Lowering ...........................................31
Brakes ......................................................................31
Swing-Out/Slide-Out Trays .......................................31
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Snorkel TM12 Series Specifications

General

Brand	Snorkel
Model	TM12 Series
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English