Caution – Snorkel TB47J User Manual

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Chapter 6 – Controls

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The circuit breakers protect the electrical wiring and com-

ponents from electrical overload in case of a short circuit

or other fault.

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Caution

A tripped circuit breaker indicates a malfunction in

the electrical system. Component damage can re-

sult if the cause of the malfunction is not corrected.

Do not operate the aerial platform if the circuit

breaker trips repeatedly.

Push the button to reset the circuit breaker.

Upper Controls

The upper controls (refer to Figure 6.6) are located on the

control panel at the platform. Boom, platform, and drive

functions can be operated from the upper controls. The

following controls are located on the upper control panel.

• Start switch

• Emergency stop button

• Speed knob

• Boom joystick

• Drive joystick

• Drive range switch

• Jib articulation switch

• Platform level switch

• Boom extend/retract switch

• Engine/emergency power switch

• Throttle switch

• Platform rotate switch

Figure 6.6 – Upper Control Panel Top

Start Switch

The engine can be started from the platform using the

anti-restart master switch on the front of the upper con-

trol panel (refer to Figure 6.4).

This switch is similar to an automobile ignition switch.

Turn the switch to start until the engine starts, then re-

lease it to on. If the engine dies, the switch must be

turned to off before it can be turned back to start.

An alarm sounds when the switch is turned on to warn

others that the machine engine is being started.

Figure 6.3 – Wiring Box

The upper control panel has a circuit breaker for the swing

(turntable rotation), lift, drive and main control circuits.

The circuit breakers are on the front of the upper control

panel (refer to Figure 6.4).

Figure 6.4 – Upper Control Panel Front

The electrical power outlet at the platform has a 15 amp

circuit breaker. The reset button is on the right side of the

electrical box (refer to Figure 6.5).

Figure 6.5 – Electrical Power Outlet

Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons

Circuit Breaker Reset Buttons

Start Switch

Circuit Breaker

Reset Button

Engine

Throttle

Platform

Level

Engine/Emergency

Power

Drive Joystick

Boom Joystick

Boom Extend/

Retract Switch

Drive

Range

Speed

Knob

Platform Rotate

Jib Switch

Emergency Stop

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