Snorkel XT24SD-sn000001+ - Manual (Page 33)

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Responsibilities of Owners:
Sound principles of safety, training, inspection, maintenance, application, and operation consistent
with all data available regarding the parameters of intended use and expected environment shall be
applied in the performance of the responsibilities of owners with due consideration of knowledge
that the unit will be carrying personnel.
Owners shall keep and maintain a copy of the operation and maintenance manual stored in the
manual tube of the machine. A copy of the operations manual shall be provided upon each rental or
lease delivery. These manual(s) are considered an integral part of the aerial platform and are vital
to communicate necessary safety information to users and operators.
The owner of an aerial platform shall arrange that the maintenance specified in the standard is
properly performed on a timely basis. The owner shall establish a preventive maintenance program
in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and based on the environment and severity
of use of the aerial platform. The owner shall arrange that frequent and annual inspections are
performed. All malfunctions and problems noted shall be corrected before the aerial platform is
returned to service.
The owner of an aerial platform shall cause a frequent inspection to be performed on an aerial
platform:
a)
That has been in service for 3 months.
b) That has been out of service for a period longer than 3 months.
The inspection shall be made by a person qualified as a mechanic on the specific make and model of
the aerial platform. The inspection shall include all items specified by the manufacturer for a
frequent inspection and shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
c)
All functions and their controls for speed(s), smoothness, and limits of motion.
d) Emergency lowering means.
e) All chain and cable mechanisms for adjustment and worn or damaged parts.
f) All emergency and safety devices
g) Lubrication of all moving parts, inspection of filter element(s), hydraulic oil, engine oil, and
coolant, as specified by the manufacturer.
h) Visual inspection of structural components and other critical components, such as fasteners,
pins, shafts, and locking devices.
i) Placards, warnings, and control markings.
j) Items specified by the manufacturer.
k) Correction of all malfunctions and problems identified and further inspection.
The owner of an aerial platform shall cause an annual inspection to be performed on the aerial
platform no later than 13 months from the date of the prior annual inspection. The inspection shall
be made by a person qualified as a mechanic on the specific make and model of the aerial platform.