Snorkel X Series-sn6013-15019 - Manual (Page 4)

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Operation
Before operating work platform ensure that pre-operation
and safety inspection has been completed and any dis-
crepancies have been corrected.
Travel With Platform Lowered
1. Check that route is clear of people, obstructions, holes
and drop-offs, is level and is capable of supporting wheel
loads.
2. Verify Chassis Key Switch is turned to DECK and Chas-
sis Emergency Stop Switch is ON, pull button out.
3. After mounting platform, lower top rail across entrance and se-
cure entryway closure. Check that guardrails are properly as-
sembled, in position, and that the Slide Out Deck Extension is
secured with pin. Attach Controller to left or right guardrail.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the sides of plat-
form.
5. Pull Controller Emergency Stop Button out to ON posi-
tion. In case of emergency, push down to stop all func-
tions.
6. Position Function Switch to DRIVE. For 20W, 26, and 32
models: position Function Switch to HI for traveling on
level ground, LOW when extra torque is required for
climbing ramps.
7. Grasp the Control Lever so the Interlock Lever is de-
pressed (releasing the Interlock Lever cuts power to
Controller), slowly push or pull the Control Lever to FOR-
WARD or REVERSE position to travel in the desired
direction. The farther you push or pull the Control Lever
from center the faster the machine will travel.
Steering
1. Position Function Switch to DRIVE.
2. While holding the Control Lever so that the Interlock Lever is
depressed, push the Steering Switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn
wheels in the desired direction. Observe the tires while maneu-
vering the work platform to ensure proper direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels must be
returned to straight ahead position by operating Steering
Switch.
Elevating Platform
1. Position Function Switch to LIFT.
2. While holding the Control Lever so that the Interlock Lever is
depressed, push Control Lever forward to UP, the farther
you push the Control Lever the faster the Platform will el-
evate.
3. If the machine is not level an Alarm will sound and the machine
will not lift or drive. If an Alarm sounds, immediately lower the
Platform and move the machine to a level location before
attempting to re-elevate the Platform.
Pot Hole Protection System
When the platform is elevated, the pot hole protection system will
automatically deploy. The pot hole protection system will retract
automatically when the platform is lowered, and high speed drive is
engaged.
Be aware that while the pot hole protection system is de-
ployed, minimum ground clearance is reduced to
3 /
4
inches.
Travel With Platform Elevated
NOTE: Work platform will travel at reduced speed when
platform is elevated.
1. Check that route is clear of persons, obstructions, holes
and drop-offs, is level and capable of supporting the
wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the sides of plat-
form.
3. Position Function Switch to DRIVE position.
4. Grasp the Control Lever so the Interlock Lever is depressed
(releasing the Interlock Lever cuts power to Controller), push
Control Lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for desired direction
of travel.
5. If the machine is not level an Alarm will sound and the machine
will not lift or drive. If an Alarm sounds, immediately lower the
Platform and move the machine to a level location before
attempting to re-elevate the Platform.
Lowering Platform
1. Position Function Switch to LIFT.
2. Grasp the Control Lever so the Interlock Lever is de-
pressed, pull back on the Control Lever. A warning alarm
will sound when lowering and the machine will descend to
a predetermined height which will allow you to exit the
platform safely.
3. To close the scissors completely for passage through a
doorway: dismount the platform, check the elevating assem-
bly to insure that no one is in contact with the machine, and
lower the platform fully by using the emergency lowering
valve (see Emergency Lowering, next page).