JLG E45A_AJ Operator Manual - Manual (Page 46)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-4 – JLG Lift – 3120883
Swinging the Boom
Depress footswitch to swing boom, with footswitch acti-
vated, position SWING control switch to RIGHT or LEFT
for direction desired.
WHEN SWINGING THE BOOM MAKE SURE THERE IS AMPLE
ROOM FOR THE BOOM TO CLEAR SURROUNDING WALLS, PAR-
TITIONS AND EQUIPMENT.
Raising and Lowering the Lower and Mid
Boom
Depress footswitch to raise or lower the Lower and Mid
Boom, with footswitch activated, position Lower Boom Lift
switch to UP or DOWN as desired.
Raising and Lowering the Upper Boom
Depress footswitch to raise or lower the Upper Boom, with
footswitch activated, position Upper Boom Lift switch to
UP or DOWN until desired height is reached.
4.8 GENERATOR
The machine is equipped with an engine powered DC
generator connected in parallel to the 48V DC battery
bank.
Automatic Operating Mode
The generator will operate in automatic mode always
when the following two conditions apply.
1. Ground Control EMS is pulled out (on), and:
2. The Generator Enable switch on the platform control
console is in the On or Enable position.
When the above conditions apply, the generator’s control-
ler will monitor status of the batteries, will turn on automat-
ically when the battery voltage drops as a result of
discharge and will turn off when batteries are fully
charged.
Battery Only Operating Mode
The machine will operate in the battery only mode when
the following two conditions apply:
1. Ground Control EMS is pulled out, and:
2. The switch on the platform control console is in the
Off or Disable position.
In this mode the machine will operate as a conventional
battery operated unit. The batteries can be used until they
are fully discharged.
Manual (Charge) Operating Mode
The generator will operate in manual mode always when
the following three conditions apply.
1. Ground Control EMS is pulled out, and:
2. The switch on the platform control console is in the
On or Enable position and:
3. The Manual Charge push button is activated.
Activation of the Manual Charge button will start the
engine and initiate the charging cycle even if the batteries
are charged above the level of automatic start. The opera-
tor can initiate the charge cycle to charge the batteries to
the maximum level. The charging cycle will include finish-
ing phase similar to conventional chargers.
4.9 MACHINE FUNCTION SPEEDS
The Function Speed Control affects the speed of boom
functions Lower Lift, Telescope, and Rotate. Turn the con-
trol CW to increase function speed or CCW to decrease
function speed. When in the CCW maximum position,
Drive is placed in creep speed.
4.10 SHUT DOWN AND PARK
NOTE: When parking battery powered units overnight, bat-
teries should be charged in accordance with instruc-
tions in Section 2 to ensure readiness for following
workday.
NOTE: Electric machines are equipped with a static strap
due to static electricity build-ups. Strap is located
under rear of machine chassis.
To shut down and park the machine, the procedures are
as follows:
1. Drive machine to a reasonably well protected area.
2. Ensure boom is lowered over rear drive axle.
3. Shut down Emergency Stop at Platform Controls.
4. Shut down Emergency Stop at Ground Controls.
Position Platform/Ground Select switch to center
OFF.
5. If necessary, cover Platform Controls to protect
instruction placards, warning decals and operating
controls from hostile environment.