Sutphen SP70 - Page 6

SUTPHEN TOWERS, INC. 2012
Manual-2012 _SL75-SA75-SP70.docx Page 6 of 55 8/31/2012
control equipment; etc. Follow the recommended maintenance schedules in this manual.
All members should frequently practice the different phases of aerial tower operations.
Never set up the aerial tower on marshy ground, freshly filled ground, or other soft surfaces.
Never apply opposing alternating control when operating the aerial tower, either in a side to
side motion, a front to rear motion, or an up and down motion. This may set up an accelerated
oscillation which could put undue strain on the structure, cause immediate or eventual failure
of the aerial tower, or cause injury to the occupants or bystanders.
Do not overload the tower. Observe the load limit. The load limit is 1000 lbs. on the 75’ aerials
and 70’ platform without water in the waterway, in any position of operation. Do not exceed
the number of persons it can hold.
Although the tower is designed for a one person operation, it is a good safety practice to
designate a person to observe the right side stabilizer when the stabilizers are being set up.
This person can place the stabilizer pad, observe that it is placed evenly and correctly, and
make sure the stabilizer is set properly.
Do not permit an untrained person, or a person who is not thoroughly familiar with this tower,
to operate it unless constantly supervised.
The operator must:
1. Be capable of spotting the tower properly.
2. Be able to stabilize the tower properly.
3. Know the location of every control.
4. Know what each control does and how it works.
5. Be able to operate all controls smoothly and safely6. Know the location of safety devices,
how they work and how to operate.
7. Be familiar with the loads that the tower can safely accommodate under various operating
conditions.
8. Be aware of how to operate the tower under unusual circumstances.
When you consider the lives at stake, the cost of an aerial tower and the damage that could
occur to the equipment, the importance of training and practice becomes very clear.