JLG LSS Verticals Operator Manual - Manual (Page 7)

SECTION 1 - OPERATION
3124289 – JLG Lift – 1-1
SECTION 1. OPERATION
NOTE: This manual is intended as a supplement to the indi-
vidual machine’s Operators and Safety Manual, Ser-
vice and Maintenance Manual and Illustrated Parts
Manual.
1.1 INTRODUCTION & OPERATION
NOTE: It is the responsibility of the owner/user/operator/les-
sor/lessee to read & understand this manual and the
machine Operators & Safety Manual and to prevent
overloading the platform. Do not operate a machine
with a disconnected or inoperative Load Sensing
System.
The JLG Load Sensing System (LSS) for Vertical Mast
Products is designed to detect when actual platform load
exceeds the machine’s Maximum Rated Load Capacity.
Overload Indication
When the Maximum Rated Load Capacity is exceeded the
following will occur:
NOTE: There is a three (3) second delay between detection
and overload indication.
MANUALLY PROPELLED LIFTS (See Figure 1-1.)
1. The LSS Warning Alarm and Lamp will activate 1
second ON, and 2 seconds OFF.
2. The platform lift up/down function will be disabled to
prevent movement of the overloaded platform.
DRIVABLE LIFTS (See Figure 1-2.)
1. The LSS Warning Alarm and Lamp will activate 5
seconds ON, and 2 seconds OFF. Also a 9 LED
code will flash on the platform control console (see
below), and the Ground Control Module LCD screen
will indicate a platform overload condition.
2. The platform lift up/down and driving functions will
be disabled to prevent movement of the overloaded
platform.
NOTE: Ground control functions may be disabled depen-
dent on Ground Control Module programming.
Platform Console LED Indicators
(Drivable Vertical Lifts)
1. The platform console LED bar will flash 9 (Nine) LEDs
to indicate a Platform Overload condition.
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Figure 1-1. L.S.S. Indicator Panel Location -
(Manually Propelled Vertical Lifts)
1. Platform Control Panel 3. LSS Warning Alarm
2. L.S.S. Indicator Panel 4. LSS Warning Lamp
Figure 1-2. Load Sensing System - Indicators
(Drivable Vertical Lifts)
1. Ground Control Module 3. LSS Warning Lamp
2. LSS Warning Decal
4. LSS Warning Alarm