Snorkel A38E-sn006001+ - Manual (Page 45)

Chapter 10 – Stowing and Transporting
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The user assumes all responsibility for:
Making sure the equipment used is capable of sup-
porting the weight of the aerial platform.
Making sure all manufacturer’s instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer
and/or any state or federal law are followed.
Use the following procedure to hoist the aerial platform
onto the transport vehicle.
1. Properly stow the aerial platform.
2. Inspect the front lifting lugs (refer to Figure 10.2) and
the rear lifting lugs (refer to Figure 10.4) to make sure
they are free of cracks and are in good condition.
Have any damage repaired by a qualified service
technician before attempting to hoist the machine.
Figure 10.4 – Rear Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
3. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose
objects from the platform.
4. Connect the chains or straps to the lifting lugs using
bolted shackles. Hooks that fit properly in the lugs
and that have latching mechanisms to prevent them
from falling out under a slack line condition may also
be used.
Do not run the sling cable through the lifting lugs.
Cable damage and/or failure can result from the
cable contacting the sharp corners of the lug.
There is no effective way of putting a corner
protector in the hole of the lifting lug.
5. Use spreader bars of sufficient length to keep the
chains, straps, or cables from contacting the turn-
table, booms, and steer cylinders.
When using cables, use rigid corner protectors at
any point where the cable contacts sharp corners
to prevent damaging the cable.
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Careful rigging of the spreaders is required to
prevent machine damage.
6. Adjust the length of each chain or strap so the aerial
platform remains level when raised off the ground.
7. Use the hoist or crane to carefully raise and position
the aerial platform onto the transport vehicle.
Securing for Transport
Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform
on the transport vehicle.
1. Chock the wheels and remove all personnel, tools,
materials, or other loose objects from the platform.
2. Raise the main boom about 1′ (0.3 m).
3. Place a large wood block under the platform support
braces (refer to Figure 10.5). Lower the platform so
it rests on the wood block.
Figure 10.5 – Platform
4. Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in
the off position. Turn the control selector switch to
the off position and remove the key.
5. Unplug the battery disconnect switch off and close
and latch the battery trays and chassis covers.
6. Use wire-ties to fasten the gravity gate to the guard-
rails to prevent them from bouncing.
Caution
Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs may produce
enough force to damage machine components. Do
not over tighten the straps or chains when securing
the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.
7. Use a nylon strap to securely fasten the platform
against the wood block.
8. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the aerial
platform to the transport vehicle using the tie-down
lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-down and haul-
ing are the responsibility of the carrier.
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Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs
Tie-Down Lugs
Wood Block