Operator Manual
MX15/19
MX15/19
SERIAL NO. 1004 - Current
WARNING
All personnel shall carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules,
operating instructions and the Scaffold Industry Association's MANUAL OF
RESPONSIBILITIES before performing maintenance on or operating any
UpRight aerial work platform.
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
NEVER operate the machine
within ten feet of power lines.
THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED.
NEVER operate the machine without first surveying the work area for surface hazards such as
holes, drop-offs, bumps and debris before operating machine.
NEVER operate the machine if all guardrails are not properly in place and secured with all
fasteners properly torqued.
SECURE chain across entrance after mounting platform.
NEVER use ladders or scaffolding on the platform.
NEVER attach overhanging loads or increase platform size.
LOOK up, down and around for overhead obstructions and electrical conductors.
DISTRIBUTE all loads evenly on the platform. See the back cover for maximum platform load.
NEVER use damaged equipment. (Contact UpRight for instructions. See toll free number on
back cover.)
NEVER change operating or safety systems.
INSPECT the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose hardware, hydraulic leaks, damaged
control cable, loose wire connections and wheel bolts.
NEVER climb down elevating assembly with the platform elevated.
Safety Rules and Operating Instructions
NEVER perform service on machine while platform is elevated without blocking elevating assembly.
NEVER recharge batteries near sparks or open flame; batteries that are being charged emit
highly explosive hydrogen gas.
AFTER USE secure the work platform against unauthorized use by turning key switch off and
removing key.
NEVER replace any component or part with anything other than original UpRight replacement
parts without the manufacturers consent.
NEVER elevate the platform or
drive the machine while elevated unless the machine is
on firm level surface.
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NEVER sit, stand or climb on
guardrail or midrail.
Introduction
This manual covers all models of the MX15/19
Work Platforms. This manual must be stored on
the machine at all times.
Pre-Operation and Safety
Inspection
Read, understand and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions and then perform
the following steps each day before use.
1. Open modules and inspect for damage, oil
leaks or missing parts.
2. Check the level of the hydraulic oil with the
platform fully lowered. The hydraulic reservoir
is located at the rear of the machine. Remove
the reservoir cap, oil should be visible on the
dipstick. Add ISO #46 hydraulic oil if necessary.
3. Check that fluid level in the batteries is correct
(See Battery Maintenance, Page 6).
4. Verify batteries are charged.
5. Check that A.C. extension cord has been
disconnected from the plug in the right Chassis
Module (Figure 4) and the module door secured .
6. Check that all guardrails are in place and all
fasteners are properly tightened.
7. Carefully inspect the entire work platform for
damage such as cracked welds or structural
members, loose or missing parts, oil leaks,
damaged cables or hoses, loose connections
and tire damage.
8. Move machine, if necessary, to unobstructed
area to allow for full elevation.
9. Turn Chassis and Platform Emergency Stop
Switches ON (Figure 1 & 2) by pulling the
button out.
10. Turn the Chassis Key Switch (Figure 1) to
CHASSIS.
11. Push Chassis Lift Switch (Figure 1) to UP
position and fully elevate platform.
12. Visually inspect the elevating assembly for
damage or erratic operation. Check for missing or
loose parts.
13. Partially lower the platform by pushing Chassis
Lift Switch to DOWN, and check operation of
the audible lowering alarm.
14. Open the Chassis Emergency Lowering Valve
(Figure 3) to check for proper operation, by
pulling the knob out. When the platform is
lowered, release the knob.
15. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to DECK.
16. Close and latch module doors.
17. Check that route is clear of persons, obstructions, holes and drop-offs, level and capable of
supporting the wheel loads.
18. After mounting platform latch chain across
entrance.
19. Pull Emergency Stop Button out to the ON
position.
20. Position Power Switch to ON.
21. Position Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
22. While depressing the Foot Switch, slowly position
the Control Lever to FORWARD then REVERSE
to check for speed and directional control. The
farther you push or pull the Control Lever from
center the faster the machine will travel.
23. Push Steering Switch RIGHT then LEFT to
check for steering control.
24. Push the Emergency Stop Switch Button.
Steering
Switch
Chassis Lift
Switch
Figure 1: Chassis, Right Side
Control Lever
Chassis
Emergency
Stop Switch
Key Switch
Emergency
Stop Switch
Drive/Lift
Switch
Figure 2: Controller
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Operation
Before operating work platform ensure that preoperation and safety inspection has been completed,
any deficiencies have been corrected and the
operator has been thoroughly trained on this machine.
Travel With Platform Lowered
1. Check that route is clear of people, obstructions, holes and drop-offs, is level and is
capable of supporting wheel loads.
2. Verify Chassis Key Switch is turned to DECK and
Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is ON, pull button
out.
3. After mounting platform latch chain across
entrance.
4. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.
5. Pull Controller Emergency Stop Button out to ON
position. When button is pushed down Emergency Stop Switch will automatically go to OFF
position.
6. Position Power Switch to ON.
7. Position Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.
8. While depressing the Foot Switch, slowly push
or pull the Control Lever to FORWARD or
REVERSE position to travel in the desired
direction. The farther you push or pull the
Control Lever from center the faster the machine will travel.
Steering
1. With Power Switch ON, position Drive/Lift
Switch to DRIVE.
2. While depressing the Foot Switch, push the
Steering Switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn wheels
in the desired direction. Observe the tires while
maneuvering the work platform to ensure proper
direction.
NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to straight ahead position by
operating Steering Switch.
Elevating Platform
1. With Power Switch ON, position Drive/Lift
Switch to LIFT.
2. While depressing the Foot Switch, push Control
Lever forward to UP, the farther you push the
Control Lever the faster the Platform will elevate.
3. If the machine is not level the Tilt Alarm will
sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If
the Tilt alarm sounds the platform must be
lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the
Platform.
Travel With Platform Elevated
NOTE: Work platform will travel at reduced
speed when platform is elevated.
1. Check that route is clear of persons, obstructions, holes and drop-offs, is level and capable
of supporting the wheel loads.
2. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.
3. With Power Switch ON, position Drive/Lift
Switch to DRIVE position.
4. While depressing the Foot Switch, push Control Lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
desired direction of travel.
5. If the machine is not level the Tilt Alarm will
sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If
the Tilt alarm sounds the platform must be
lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the
Platform.
Lowering Platform
1. Position Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.
2. While depressing the Foot Switch, pull back on
the Control Lever.
Emergency Lowering
Figure 3: Emergency Lowering Valve Knob
If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER
climb down the elevating assembly.
The Emergency Lowering Valve Knob is located
between the scissors at the rear of the machine
(Figure 3).
1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by
pulling and holding the knob.
2. To close, release the knob.
The platform will not elevate if the Emergency
Lowering Valve is open.
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