Upright MX19 - Special Limitations; Platform Capacity; Manual Force; Beaufort Scale

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Special Limitations
S
PECIAL
L
IMITATIONS
Travel with the platform raised is limited to creep speed range.
Elevating the platform is limited to firm, level surfaces only.
DANGER
! !
The elevating function shall ONLY be used when the work platform is level and on a firm surface.
The work platform is NOT intended to be driven over uneven, rough, or soft terrain.
P LATFORM C APACITY
The maximum platform capacity for the MX 15 is 250 kg (550 lbs). Two people may occupy the platform
indoors, while only one may occupy the platform outdoors.
The maximum platform capacity for the MX 19 is 227 kg (500 lbs). Two people may occupy the platform
indoors, while only one may occupy the platform outdoors.
DANGER
! !
DO NOT exceed the maximum platform capacity or the platform occupancy limits for this machine.
M ANUAL F ORCE
Manual force is the force applied by the occupants to objects such as walls or other structures outside the
work platform.
The maximum allowable manual force is limited to 200 N (45 lbs.) of force per occupant, with a maximum
of 400 N (90 lbs.) for two occupants.
DANGER
! !
DO NOT exceed the maximum amount of manual force for this machine.
B EAUFORT S CALE
Never operate the machine when wind speeds exceed 25 km/h (15 mph) [Beaufort scale 4].
L IFT O VERLOAD A LARM
All models include a feature that alerts the operator when the platform load is exceeded. If the alarm
sounds during the lift function, lower the platform and reduce the platform load.
DANGER
! !
Never operate the machine with a platform load greater than the rated capacity.
BEAUFORT
RATING
WIND SPEED
GROUND CONDITIONS
m/s km/h ft/s mph
3 3,4~5,4 12,25~19,4 11.5~17.75 7.5~12.0 Papers and thin branches move, flags wave.
4 5,4~8,0 19,4~28,8 17.75~26.25 12.0~18 Dust is raised, paper whirls up, and small branches sway.
5 8,0~10,8 28,8~38,9 26.25~35.5 18~24.25 Shrubs with leaves start swaying. Wave crests are apparent in ponds or swamps.
6 10,8~13,9 38,9~50,0 35.5~45.5 24.5~31 Tree branches move. Power lines whistle. It is difficult to open an umbrella.
7 13,9~17,2 50,0~61,9 45.5~56.5 31.~38.5 Whole trees sway. It is difficult to walk against the wind.