Snorkel S2545 - Manual (Page 23)

Lower the platform to the stowed position when
the warning light is on and the alarm is activated.
Drive to a battery recharging area and fully
recharge the battery pack before returning the
aerial platform to service.
■ Upper Controls
The upper controls (refer to Figure 7.2) are
located on the control box at the platform. The
following are located at the upper control station.
● Emergency stop button
● Drive/lift selector switch
● Joystick to control platform lift, drive and steer
● Low voltage warning light
The optional horn button and battery condition
indicator gauge may also be located at the upper
control station.
Figure 7.2—Upper Controls
❑
Emergency Stop Button
The emergency stop is a two-position red push
button on the front of the upper control box. Push
the button in to disconnect power to all control
circuits at the upper controls. Pull the button out
to restore power.
NOTE
The lower controls override the upper controls. If
the upper control emergency stop button is
engaged the lower controls can still be used to
operate the aerial platform.
Push the emergency stop button in when the
upper controls are not in use to help protect
against unintentional platform operation.
❑
Drive/Lift Selector Switch
Place the drive/lift selector switch in the drive
position to drive the aerial platform using the
joystick. The platform will not raise or lower while
driving.
Place the drive/lift selector switch in the lift
position to raise and lower the platform using the
joystick.
❑
Joystick
The joystick (refer to Figure 7.2) allows for
operating more than one function at a time. Use
the joystick to operate the following functions.
● Aerial platform steering
● Aerial platform drive and speed
● Platform raise/lower and speed
Movement of the joystick in a given direction
produces a corresponding movement of the
aerial platform. The steering and drive functions
may be operated separately or simultaneously.
◆
Interlock
The joystick has an interlock switch in the handle.
Engage the interlock by grasping the joystick and
pulling the switch toward the handle. Engage the
interlock to activate the steering, drive, or lift
functions.
◆
Steer Switch
The steer switch is a momentary contact, rocker
switch on top of the joystick. This switch controls
the two front wheels to steer the aerial platform.
To steer to the right, engage the interlock on the
joystick and hold down the right side of the steer
switch. To steer to the left, engage the interlock
on the joystick and hold down the left side of the
steer switch.
NOTE
The steering wheels are not self-centering. Set
the steering wheels straight ahead after
completing a turn.
page 7 - 2 S2545 – 0410002
Chapter 7. Controls
Horn
Button
Steer
Switch
Interlock
Switch
Drive/Lift
Selector
Switch
Joystick
Emergency Stop Button
Battery
Condition
Indicator
Low Voltage
Warning Light