JLG 15ELI Operator Manual - Manual (Page 36)

SECTION 4 - MACHINE OPERATION
4-2 – JLG Lift – 3120778
4.3 MACHINE SET-UP AND OPERATION
The following sequence of set-up procedures must be fol-
lowed to safely operate this machine.
1. Position machine in work area. Work area must be a
smooth, firm, level surface.
NOTE: If AC powered machine, connect machine to a
grounded AC receptacle with a heavy duty extension
cord equipped with an equipment grounding conduc-
tor. Also, the cord must be capable of handling the
maximum amperage draw of the machine’s electric
pump motor.
If DC powered machine, be sure battery box assem-
bly is installed, battery is charged and connected to
the machine’s DC input receptacle.
2. Set power on/off key switch to the ON position at the
ground control station.
3. Check both emergency stop switches, one on plat-
form control station and one on ground control sta-
tion that they are in the reset position for operation.
4. Check if manual descent control valve is closed.
5. Set floor brake, see steps following.
Floor Brake Operation
(See Figure 4-1.)
1. At the front of the machine under the base frame,
engage and lock the floor brake down into position
THE FRONT CASTER WHEELS SHOULD BE RELIEVED OF THE
MACHINES WEIGHT ENOUGH SO THE MACHINE DOES NOT ROLL
IN ANY DIRECTION. IF THIS IS NOT THE CASE DO NOT ATTEMPT
TO ELEVATE THE PLATFORM UNTIL THE FLOOR BRAKE IS
OPERATING PROPERLY.
2. To disengage the floor brake, lift up on the floor
brake pedal or apply pressure to the release rod.
Platform Loading
The platform maximum rated load capacity is shown on a
placard located on the platform control panel and is
based upon the following criteria.
Maximum capacity for each model is as follows:
Platform Operation
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RAISE THE PLATFORM UNLESS THE
FLOOR BRAKE IS PROPERLY SET AND MACHINE IS ON A
SMOOTH, FIRM, LEVEL SURFACE.
BEFORE AND WHILE RAISING THE PLATFORM, CHECK CLEAR-
AN C ES A BOVE AN D AR OU ND PLA TFOR M AN D M AST TO
ENSURE ADEQUATE CLEARANCE OF SURROUNDING OBJECTS
AND PERSONNEL.
1. Enter platform and close the gate/slide bar.
NOTE: On platform control box the FUNCTION ENABLE
(green button) must be depressed simultaneously
with either the
PLATFORM UP or PLATFORM DOWN
button in order for these functions to work.
2. To raise the platform up, depress the FUNCTION
ENABLE BUTTON (green) and PLATFORM UP but-
ton (top, white button) on the platform control panel
simultaneously. Upon reaching desired elevation
level release PLATFORM UP and FUNCTION
ENABLE buttons.
ENSURE AREA BENEATH PLATFORM IS FREE OF PERSONNEL
AND OBSTRUCTIONS PRIOR TO LOWERING PLATFORM.
3. To lower platform, depress FUNCTION ENABLE
BUTTON (green) and PLATFORM DOWN button
(bottom, white button) on control panel simulta-
neously. Upon reaching desired elevation level
release PLATFORM DOWN and FUNCTION
ENABLE buttons.
Table 4-1. Maximum Platform Capacity.
Model Platform Capacity
15ELI-AC 350 lb.(159 kg)
15ELI-DC 350 lb.(159 kg)
Figure 4-1. Setting & Releasing Floor Brake.