Upright NX15 Service Manual

Operation
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E LEVATING THE P LATFORM
1. Locate a firm, level surface.
2. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
3. Turn the Lift/Drive Switch to LIFT.
4. While engaging the Interlock Switch, push the Control Handle FORWARD.
5. If the machine is not level the level sensor alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If the
level sensor alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level
surface before attempting to elevate the platform.
NOTE:
Depression Mechanism Supports will deploy automatically as the platform elevates and will retract after the
platform has been lowered completely and driven.
T RAVEL W ITH THE P LATFORM E LEVATED
NOTE:
The machine will travel at reduced speed when the platform is elevated.
1. Check that the route is clear of surface hazards such as holes, drop-offs, bumps, curbs, or debris.
2. Check that the route is level, and is capable of supporting the wheel loads.
3. Check clearances above, below, and to the sides of platform.
4. Turn the Lift/Drive Switch to DRIVE.
5. Engage the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel in the
desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from center the Control Han-
dle is moved.
6. If the machine is not level the level sensor alarm will sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If the
level sensor alarm sounds the platform must be lowered and the machine moved to a firm, level
surface before attempting to elevate the platform.
L OWERING THE P LATFORM
1. Turn the Lift/Drive Switch to LIFT.
2. Check around the base of the platform to ensure that no one is in contact with the machine. Engage the
Interlock Switch and pull back on the Control Handle to lower the platform.
E MERGENCY L OWERING
The Emergency Lowering Valve Knob is located beside the ladder at the rear of the machine.
Figure 4:
Emergency Lowering
WARNING
!
!
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER climb
down the elevating assembly.
Stand clear of the elevating assembly while
operating the Emergency Lowering Valve Knob.
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling
and holding the knob.
2. To close, release the knob. The platform will not
elevate if the Emergency Lowering Valve is open.
Emergency
Lowering
Valve Knob

Upright NX15 Specifications

General

Brand	Upright
Model	NX15
Category	Lifting Systems
Language	English