Snorkel U Drive 25-sn1125+ - Manual (Page 6)

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EMERGENCY LOWERING
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER
climb down the mast.
Ask a person on the ground to open the Emer-
gency Lowering Valve to lower the platform. This
valve is located through a cutout in the power unit
cover on the left side of the mast (Figure 4).
1. Pull the knob out and turn
1 /
4
turn to open the
Emergency Lowering Valve.
2. To close the Emergency Lowering Valve, turn
the knob until it snaps back in.
Once the platform is fully lowered, be certain that the
Emergency Lowering Valve is closed again. The
platform will not elevate if the Emergency Lowering
Valve is open.
AFTER USE EACH DAY
1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.
2. Park the machine on level ground, preferably
under cover.
3. Secure against vandals, children or unautho-
rized operation by turning the Key Switch to
OFF and remove the key.
Battery Maintenance
Hazard of explosive gas mixture. Keep
sparks, flame and smoking materials away
from battery.
Always wear safety glasses when working
with batteries.
Battery fluid is highly corrosive. Rinse
away any spilled fluid thoroughly with
clean water.
Always replace battery with UpRight battery
or manufacturer approved replacement
weighing at least 52 lbs. (23.6 kg) each.
Check battery fluid level daily, especially if
work platform is being used in a warm, dry
climate.
If electrolyte level is less than 3 /
8
in. (10 mm) above
plates add distilled water only. DO NOT use tap
water with high mineral content, it will shorten
battery life.
Keep terminals and tops of batteries clean.
Refer to the Service Manual to extend battery life
and for complete service instructions.
Operation Using
Outriggers Only
Before operating the machine, insure that:
• The operator has been thoroughly trained on
this machine.
• The operator has read, fully understands,
and follows this Operator Manual and the
Scaffold Industry Association's MANUAL
OF RESPONSIBILITIES.
• The unit has been properly set up with all
four (4) outriggers properly installed and the
base leveled, and the machine has passed the
Safety Interlock Test.
Note: Platform will not elevate unless all four
outriggers are properly installed with screwjack
pads firmly in contact with floor and each outrig-
ger indicator lamp lit.
1. Check for external damage to the mast.
2. Turn Key to ON, Key Switch is located on the
left side of the mast (Figure 4).
3. Pull out on Lower Emergency Stop Button,
located on the left side of the mast, to turn
switch ON. In the event of an emergency push
the button in to cut power to all controls.
4. Enter the platform by releasing the latch and
lifting up on the upper half of the cage.
5. Lower upper half of the cage after entering
platform making sure latch is engaged.
6. Check that the area above the platform is clear
before elevating the platform.
7. Pull out on Emergency Stop Button, located on
platform control panel. In the event of an emer-
gency push the button in to cut power to all
controls.
8. Push ON/OFF button. Green LED will blink.
9. Adjust Drive/Lift switch to Lift position.
10. Holding Enable button down, push joystick
ahead to raise machine.
NOTE: High/Low switch affects drive speed only.
Lift/Lower speed is constant.
11. Check that the area below the platform is clear
before lowering the platform.
12. After use, secure unit from unauthorized use by
turning Key Switch to OFF and remove key.