Snorkel TL39T User Manual

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OPERATORS

MANUAL

Part Number 13225A-EN

Serial Number 000001 and after JAN 2012 (REV D)

LIMITED WARRANTY

Snorkel warrants each new machine manufactured and sold by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of one (1) year from date of delivery to a Customer or for one year after the machine has been placed in

rst service in a Dealer rental eet, whichever comes rst. Any part or parts which, upon examination by the Snorkel Service Department, are found to be defective, will be replaced or repaired, at the sole discretion of Snorkel, through its local Authorized Dealer at no charge.

Snorkel further warrants the structural components; specically, the mainframe chassis, turntable, booms and scissor arms, of each new machine manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for an additional period of four (4) years. Any such part or parts which, upon examination by the Snorkel Service Department, are found to be defective will be replaced or repaired by Snorkel through its local Authorized Dealer at no charge; however, any labor charges incurred as a result of such replacement or repair will be the responsibility of the Customer or Dealer.

The Snorkel Service Department must be notied within forty-eight (48) hours of any possible warranty situation during the applicable warranty period. Personnel performing warranty repair or replacement must obtain specic approval by Snorkel Service Department prior to performing any warranty repair or replacement.

Customer and Dealer shall not be entitled to the benets of this warranty and Snorkel shall have no obligations hereunder unless the “Pre-Delivery and Inspection Report” has been properly completed and returned to the Snorkel Service Department within ten (10) days after delivery of the Snorkel product to Customer or Dealer’s rental eet. Snorkel must be notied, in writing, within ten (10) days, of any machine sold to a Customer from a Dealer’s rental eet during the warranty period.

At the direction of the Snorkel Service Department, any component part(s) of Snorkel products to be replaced or repaired under this warranty program must be returned freight prepaid to the Snorkel Service Department for inspection. All warranty replacement parts will be shipped freight prepaid (standard ground) from the Snorkel Service Department or from Snorkel’s Vendor to Dealer or Customer.

REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY

Any replacement or service part made or sold by Snorkel is not subject to the preceding Limited Warranty beyond the normal warranty period of the machine upon which the part was installed.

THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES AND SNORKEL DOES NOT WARRANT:

1. Engines, motors, tires and batteries which are manufactured by suppliers to Snorkel, who furnish their own warranty. Snorkel will, however, to the extent permitted, pass through any such warranty protection to the Customer or Dealer.

2. Any Snorkel product which has been modied or altered outside Snorkel’s factory without Snorkel’s written approval, if such modication or alteration, in the sole judgment of Snorkel’s Engineering and/or Service Departments, adversely affects the stability, reliability or service life of the Snorkel product or any component thereof.

3. Any Snorkel product which has been subject to misuse, improper maintenance or accident. “Misuse” includes but is not limited to operation beyond the factory-rated load capacity and speeds. “Improper maintenance” includes but is not limited to failure to follow the recommendations contained in the Snorkel Operation, Maintenance, Repair Parts Manuals. Snorkel is not responsible for normal maintenance, service adjustments and replacements, including but not limited to hydraulic uid, lters and lubrication.

4. Normal wear of any Snorkel component part(s). Normal wear of component parts may vary with the type application or type of environment in which the machine may be used; such as, but not limited to sandblasting applications.

5. Any Snorkel product that has come in direct contact with any chemical or abrasive material.

6. Incidental or consequential expenses, losses, or damages related to any part or equipment failure, including but not limited to freight cost to transport the machine to a repair facility, downtime of the machine, lost time for workers, lost orders, lost rental revenue, lost prots or increased cost.

This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, representations or liabilities of Snorkel, either expressed or implied, unless otherwise amended in writing by Snorkel’s President, Vice President-Engineering, Vice PresidentSales or Vice President-Marketing.

SNORKEL MAKES NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. SNORKEL MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.

The Customer shall make all warranty claims through its local Authorized Dealer and should contact the Dealer from whom the Snorkel product was purchased for warranty service. Or, if unable to contact the Dealer, contact the Snorkel Service Department for further assistance.

Effective July 1995

Electrical Hazard

■ Electrical Hazard Warning

DANGER

THE TL39T AERIAL WORK PLATFORM, IN STANDARD CONFIGURATION, IS

NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED.

If the plat form, booms, or any other conductive part of a TL39T contacts a high-voltage electrical conductor, the result can be SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH for persons on or near the machine.

GO NO CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH

DISTANCES (M.S.A.D) - AS OUTLINED IN TABLE 1. AND FIGURE 3.,

ON THE NEXT PAGE.

Be sure to allow for sag and sway in the wires and the work platform.

If a TL39T comes in contact with a live electrical conductor, the entire machine can be charged.

If that happens, you should re main on the machine and not contact any other structure or object within reach. That includes the ground, adjacent buildings, poles, and any object not a part of the TL39T.

Such contact could make your body a conductor to the other object creating an electrical shock hazard resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.

DO NOT attempt to enter or leave the TL39T until you are sure the electricity has been turned off.

If a TL39T is in contact with a live conductor, the platform operator MUST warn others on the ground in the vicinity of the TL39T to STAY AWAY from the machine, since their bodies can also form a path for electricity to ground thus creating an electrical shock hazard with possible ELECTROCUTION and

DEATH.

DO NOT attempt to operate the TL39T ground controls when the platform, booms, or any other conducting

part of a TL39T is in contact with electrical wires or if there is an immediate danger of such contact.

Regard all conductors as energized.

Personnel working on or near a TL39T must be continuously aware of electrical hazards, recognizing that SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH can result if contact with an electrical wire does occur.

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Electrical Hazard

■ Minimum Safe Approach Distance

The TL39T is an all metal boom, NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED, aerial work platform. DO NOT operate it near ELECTRICAL conductors. Regard all conductors as being energized. Use the table and

illustration below to determine safe clearance from electrical conductors. (Table 1 and Figure 3, below, are from ANSI/SIA A92.5–1992 Standard, reprinted with permission of Scaffold Industry Association.)

□ Table 1 - (M.S.A.D.)

Minimum Safe Approach Distance to energized

(exposed or insulated power lines)

Voltage range Minimum safe approach distance

(phase to phase) (Feet) (Meters)

0 to 300V Avoid contact

over 300v to 50kv 10 3.05

over 50kv to 200kv 15 4.60

over 200kv to 350kv 20 6.10

over 350kv to 500kv 25 7.62

over 500kv to 750kv 35 10.67

over 750kv to 1000kv 45 13.72

Denotes prohibited zone

Danger: - Do not allow machine personnel or conductive materials inside prohibited zone.

- Maintain M.S.A.D. From all energised lines and parts as well as those shown.

- Assume all electrical parts and wires are energised unless known otherwise.

Caution - Diagrams shown are only for purposes of illustrating M.S.A.D. Work positions, not all work positions.

page - ii Rev C

Introduction

The most important chapter in this manual is the safety chapter - Chapter 1. Take time, now, to study it closely.

The information in Chapter 1, might save your life, prevent serious in jury, or damage to property or the TL39T.

This introduction also contains important information concerning the responsibilities of the owner of this machine.

■ Standard TL39T

The standard TL39T in cludes the following features:

● Independently operated heavy duty hydraulic

stabilizers

● Manual stabilisers

● 540° slew

● Heavy duty tow coupling

● Heavy duty jockey wheel

● Hour meter

● Hydraulic disc brakes

● Steel platform - 2 person capacity

● High strength steel boom and base

construction

● Beam axle with 15” rims

● Honda petrol engine

● 600V AC rated wire to platform

● Stabiliser/boom interlocks

● Stabiliser lift points

● Gravity gate

● Manual basket rotator

● LED taillights

● Height restrictor in upper cylinder to

keep platform at 10.9m maximum height (TL39T only)

● 235 R15 x 75 tyres

■ Options

The following options are available for the TL39T:

● Automatic stabilisers

● Custom colours

● Platform work lights

● Air line to platform

● Flashing light

● Spare wheel

● 10.9m height lockout kit

● 240V110V outlet in platform

● Battery isolate switch

● Platform foot switch

● Alternative power options

❍ Diesel engined ❍ 24VDC power ❍ 240V power ❍ 110V power

● Bi-Energy options

❍ Petrol / 24V ❍ Petrol / 240V ❍ Diesel / 24V ❍ Diesel / 240V ❍ 24V / 240V

● Platform overload protection

■ Operation Manual

This manual provides information for safe and

proper operation of the aerial platform.

Read and understand the information in this Operator’s manual before operating this machine on a job site.

Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part

number from the front cover to assure that the

correct manual will be supplied.

All information in this manual is based on the latest product information at the time of publication. Snorkel reserves the right to make product changes at any time without obligation.

■ Photographs

Photographs are taken to represent the machine and its component parts as clearly as possible. How ever, there may be minor differences between the photographs and your machine. This represents individual customer preferences and Snorkel’s on-going commitment to product development.

■ Safety Alerts

A safety alert symbol is used through out this manual to indicate danger, warning, caution, and important instructions. Follow these instructions to reduce the like li hood of personal injury, property damage, or damage to the machine.

The terms danger, warning, and caution indicate varying degrees of personal injury or property damage that can result if the instruction is not followed.

! DANGER

Denotes an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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Introduction

! WARNING

Denotes a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

! CAUTION

Denotes a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury.

It may also be used to alert against unsafe practices or action which may result in damage to the MHP.

! IMPORTANT

Denotes important information pertaining to settings, capacities, or conditions, which could, if ignored, lead to machine damage or future hazardous situations.

It is also used to alert the reader to pay careful attention to a particular passage of text in the manual.

Notes

Notes are used to provide special information or helpful hints to assist in aerial platform operation, but do not indicate a hazardous situation.

■ Operation

The MHP ae rial platform has built-in safety features

and has been factory tested for compliance with

Snorkel specications and industry standards. How ever, any personnel lifting device can be potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained or careless operators.

Training is vitally important and must be performed under the direction of a QUALIFIED person. You must display prociency in knowledge and actual operation of the MHP before using it on a job site.

Before operation of the MHP you must read and understand the operatingin structions in this manual as well as the decals, warnings, and in structions on the machine itself.

Before operating the MHP you must be AUTHORIZED by the person in charge to do so and the operation of the MHP must be within the scope of the machine specications.

Read and understand the information in this manual and on the placards and decals on the machine before operating the MHP on the job.

■ Maintenance

Every person who maintains, inspects, tests, or repairs these machines, and every person supervising any of these functions, must be properly trained and qualied to do so.

This Operators Manual provides a Pre-operational Inspection procedure that will help you keep your MHP in good operating condition.

Do not perform other maintenance unless you are a trained mechanic, qualied to work on the MHP. Call qualied maintenance personnel if you nd problems or malfunctions.

Do not modify this machine without written approval

from the Engineering Department of Snorkel New Zealand. Modication may void the warranty, adversely affect stability, or affect the operational characteristics of the MHP.

■ Responsibilities of Parties

! IMPORTANT

It is imperative that all owners and users of the MHP read, understand, and conform to all applicable regulations.

Ultimate compliance to OSHA regulations is the responsibility of the user and their employer.

! IMPORTANT

ANSI Standard A92.6 clearly identies

requirements of all parties who might be involved with Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms.

AUSTRALIAN / NZ STANDARD 2550-10 Also

identies the requirements of all parties who

might be involved with Boom-Supported Elevating Work Platforms.

NOTE - Standards

It is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that the person operating the TL39T is provided with all the relevant information relating to standards and codes of practice applicable in their region.

! WARNING

The potential for an accident increases when the aerial platform is operated by personnel who are not trained and authorised. death or serious injury can result from such accidents.

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❑ In summary

● Only trained and authorised operators should

be permitted to operate the equipment.

● All manufacturers operating instructions,

and all safety rules, and all employers safety rules, and all OSHA and other government or

local authority safety rules should be strictly

adhered to.

● Repairs and adjustments should be made

only by qualied and trained maintenance personnel.

● No modication should be made to the

equipment without prior written consent of the Engineering Department, Snorkel New Zealand.

● Make a pre-start inspection of the MHP at

the beginning of each shift. A malfunctioning machine must not be used.

● Make an inspection of the work place to locate

possible hazards before operating the MHP.

Introduction

■ Additional Information

For additional information, contact your local dealer or Snorkel at:

Snorkel New Zealand, PO Box 1041 Levin 5540 New Zealand

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Table of Contents

Electrical Hazard

Electrical Hazard Warning ...................................... i

Minimum Safe Approach Distance ........................ ii

Table 1 - (M.S.A.D.) ............................................. ii

Introduction

Standard TL39T .................................................... iii

Options ................................................................. iii

Operation Manual ................................................. iii

Photographs ......................................................... iii

Safety Alerts ......................................................... iii

Operation .............................................................. iv

Maintenance ......................................................... iv

Responsibilities of Parties ....................................iv

In summary ..........................................................v

Additional Information ............................................ v

1. Safety

Safe Operation .................................................. 1-1

Electrocution Hazards ....................................... 1-1

Minimum safe approach distance .................... 1-1

Pre-start Inspection ........................................... 1-2

Work Place Inspection and Practices ................ 1-2

Operation ........................................................... 1-3

Tipover and Falling Hazards .............................. 1-3

General Safety Precautions ............................... 1-4

Hydraulic System Precautions ........................... 1-4

Fire Prevention .................................................. 1-4

Engine and Fuel Handling Precautions ............. 1-4

Batteries ............................................................ 1-4

Height Restriction .............................................. 1-5

Height Restriction on TL39T .............................. 1-5

10.9 Metre Restriction Kit .................................. 1-5

Safety Decals and Placards .............................. 1-5

2. Safety Devices

Safety Device Information ..................................2-1

Emergency Stop Switches ..................................2-1

At ground control box .......................................2-1

At platform control box ......................................2-1

Other Safety Devices ..........................................2-1

Lanyard anchor points ......................................2-1

Gravity gate ......................................................2-2

Guardrails .........................................................2-2

Height restriction on TL39T ..............................2-2

10.9m height restriction kit (Option) ................. 2-2

Enable switch .................................................. 2-2

Enable switch (foot) – Optional ........................ 2-3

Bubble level ..................................................... 2-3

RCD/ELCB AC outlet (Option) ......................... 2-3

Flashing light (Option) ......................................2-3

3. Specications

General Specications ........................................3-1

Specications MHP14AT ....................................3-1

Specications TL39T ..........................................3-2

Engine Data ........................................................ 3-3

Working Envelope - TL39T ................................. 3-4

Nomenclature ..................................................... 3-5

4. Gauges

Hourmeter ...........................................................4-1

Level Bubble ....................................................... 4-1

Hydraulic Oil Level ..............................................4-1

5. Shut-offs and Circuit Breakers

RCD/ELCB Outlet (option) ..................................5-1

Main Circuit Breaker ...........................................5-1

Stabilisers ...........................................................5-1

6. Controls

Controls Description ........................................... 6-1

Controls and Control Decal Locations ..............6-1

Ground Control Box ............................................ 6-2

Lower controls / indicators ................................6-2

Platform Control Box ..........................................6-3

Upper controls / indicators ................................6-3

Stabiliser Controls (Manual) ............................... 6-5

Self Levelling Stabilisers (Option) .......................6-6

7. Pre-operational Inspection

Pre-operational Inspection Table ........................7-1

Engine Fuel Level ............................................... 7-2

Fuel Tank Cap ....................................................7-2

Fuel Leaks ..........................................................7-2

Engine Oil Level .................................................7-2

Operator’s Manual ..............................................7-2

Wiring Harnesses ............................................... 7-2

Battery Terminals ................................................7-3

Battery Fluid Level .............................................. 7-3

Hydraulic Oil Level ..............................................7-3

Hydraulic Oil Leaks .............................................7-3

Bolts and Fasteners ............................................7-4

Wheels and Tyres ...............................................7-4

Tyre Pressure ...................................................7-4

Structural Damage and Welds ............................7-5

Lanyard Anchor Points ....................................... 7-5

Platform Gravity Gate .........................................7-5

Platform Guardrails .............................................7-5

Platform Access Ladder ......................................7-5

Flashing Light (option) ........................................7-6

Ground Control Switches ....................................7-6

Emergency Lower ...............................................7-6

Ground Station ...................................................7-6

Upper control box .............................................7-6

Platform Control Switches .................................. 7-7

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Table of Contents

AC Outlet RCD/ELCB (option) ............................7-7

Placards and Decals ...........................................7-7

Standard placards and decals ..........................7-7

Decal list ...........................................................7-8

Decal inspection drawing .................................. 7-9

8. Operation

Operating Procedures ........................................8-1

Control Stations ..................................................8-1

Emergency Stopping .......................................... 8-1

Operation Considerations ................................... 8-1

Stabiliser Operation ............................................8-1

Using the manual stabiliser valves ...................8-2

Raising the manually operated stabilizers ........8-2

Self levelling stabilisers (Optional) ......................8-3

Setting the stabilisers manually ........................8-3

Unlocking the boom ............................................ 8-3

Starting From Ground Control Box .....................8-3

Starting From Platform Control Box ....................8-4

Moving The Platform ..........................................8-5

From ground control box ..................................8-5

From platform control box ................................. 8-5

Rotating the platform ........................................8-6

Securing for Day ............................................... 8-6

Bi-Energy, Petrol/Diesel / 240V AC .................. 11-3

AC motor ........................................................ 11-3

AC motor operation ........................................ 11-3

AC power connection ..................................... 11-4

Operation ........................................................ 11-4

Bi-Energy, Hydraulic Oil Tank ......................... 11-4

Other Options ................................................... 11-4

Air Line To Platform .......................................... 11-4

Work Lights ....................................................... 11-4

Flashing Light ................................................... 11-4

Battery Isolate Switch ....................................... 11-4

Alternative Power Options ................................ 11-4

RCD/ELCB AC Outlet ....................................... 11-4

Self Levelling Stabiliser ....................................11-5

Spare Wheel ..................................................... 11-5

Platform Foot Switch ........................................11-5

10.9 Metre Height Restriction Kit ...................... 11-5

Platform Overload Protection ...........................11-6

12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control

Hazardous Components ................................... 12-1

Battery, Lead/Acid (UN 2794) .........................12-1

Gasoline (UN 1203) ........................................12-2

Hydraulic Oil (UN 1270) .................................. 12-3

Motor Oil (UN 1270) .......................................12-3

9. Emergency Operation

Emergency Operation Procedures ..................... 9-1

Operation from platform control box ...................9-1

Operation from ground control position .............. 9-2

10. Stowing and Transporting

Stowing ............................................................. 10-1

The correct stowed position is shown here ....10-1

Transporting .....................................................10-1

Trailering ......................................................... 10-1

Securing to a Transport Vehicle ......................10-1

Towing ..............................................................10-2

11. Options

Bi-Energy, Petrol/Diesel / 24V DC .................... 11-1

DC motor ........................................................ 11-1

DC motor operation ........................................ 11-1

DC motor battery switch ................................. 11-1

Setting the manual stabilizers ......................... 11-1

Setting the automatic stabilizers ..................... 11-1

Operation ........................................................ 11-2

Batteries ......................................................... 11-2

Battery charger ............................................... 11-2

Batteries - general maintenance ..................... 11-3

Batteries – charging ........................................ 11-3

13. Operator’s Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting ................................................ 13-1

Operator Troubleshooting Chart .....................13-1

Appendix A. Glossary

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1. Safety

■ Safe Operation

Knowledge of the information in this manual, and proper training, provide a basis for safely operating the TL39T. Know the location of all the controls and how they operate to act quickly and responsibly in an emergency.

Safety devices reduce the likelihood of an accident. Never disable, modify, or ignore any safety device.

Safety alerts in this manual indicate situations

where accidents may occur.

If any mal function, hazard or potentially unsafe condition relating to capacity, intended use, or safe operationis suspected, stop the operation of the MHP and seek assistance.

The operator bears ultimate responsibility for following all manufacturers instructions and warnings, regulations and safety rules of their employer and/or any country or regional law.

■ Electrocution Hazards

The TL39T is an all metal boom aerial work

platform and is not electrically insulated.

Do not operate it near electrical conductors.

Regard all conductors as being energized.

Do not operate out side during a thunderstorm.

❑ Minimum safe approach distance

Minimum safe approach distances to energised

power lines and their associated parts must be

observed wile operating the MHP.

! DANGER

The MHP is not electrically insulated. Death or serious injury can result from contact with, or inadequate clearance from, an energised conductor.

Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach distance.

ANSI publications dene minimum distances that must be observed when working near bus bars and energised power lines. Figure 1 and Table 1

are reprinted courtesy of the Scaffold industry

Association, ANSI/SIA A92.5.

Voltage Range

(Phase to Phase

0 to 300V Avoid Contact

Over 300V to 50kV 10 3.05

Over 50kV to 200kV 15 4.60

Over 200kV to 350kV 20 6.10

Over 350kV to 500kV 25 7.62

Over 500kV to 750kV 35 10.7

Table 1 - Minimum Safe Approach Distance

ANSI 92.5

Australian Standard AS2550.10 denes minimum distances that must be observed when working near live aerial conductors up to and including 133kV (see Figure 2).

CLEARANCES FROM LIVE AERIAL CONDUCTORS

6.4

Minimum Safe Approach

Distance

Feet Metres

(Dimensions are in metres)

Denotes prohibited zone

Caution: - Diagrams shown are only for purposes of illustrating M.S.A.D. Work positions, not all work positions.

Figure 1 - Minimum Safe Approach Distance

ANSI A92.5

Spotter

required zone

Sag

Variations in Sag

6.4

Personal

protection

barriers

No go zone

FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW

Distribution Lines Up to and Including 133kV

Figure 2 - Minimum Safe Approach Distance

AS 2550.10

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1. Safety

■ Pre-start Inspection

At the start of each work shift, the TL39T shall be given a visual inspection and function test. See the “Pre-operational Inspection and Maintenance” chapter 7, in this manual for a list of items to inspect and test.

! WARNING

DO NOT operate the TL39T unless you are trained and authorized, understand the operation characteristics of the TL39T, and have inspected and tested all functions to be sure they are in proper working order.

! DANGER

NEVER use an TL39T that has a known fault or is malfunctioning in any way until the

machine has been repaired by a qualied

technician.

Operating a machine in faulty condition could result in death or serious injury.

NOTE:

Whilst some of the safety rules and guidelines that

follow may not apply specically to this machine

(e.g. references to driving) they are included as part of an overall safety strategy relating to the use of elevating work platforms.

■ Work Place Inspection and Practices

Do not use the TL39T as a ground for welding. Ground to the work piece.

Be fore the TL39T is used, and during use, check the area in which the TL39T is to be used for possible hazards such as, but not limited to:

● Drop-offs or holes.

● Side slopes.

● Bumps and oor obstructions.

● Debris.

● Overhead obstructions and electrical

conductors.

● Hazardous locations.

● Inadequate surface and support to withstand

all load forces imposed by the aerial platform

in all operating congurations.

● Wind and weather conditions.

● Presence of unauthorized persons.

● Other possible unsafe conditions.

location according to ANSI/NFPA 505.

Any TL39T operated in a hazardous location must be approved and of the type required by ANSI/ NFPA 505.

While operating the MHP a recommended safety practice is to have trained and qualied personnel in the immediate work area of the TL39T to:

● Help in case of an emergency.

● Operate emergency controls as required.

● Watch for loss of control by platform operator.

● Warn the operator of any obstructions or

hazards that may not be obvious to them.

● Watch for soft terrain, sloping surfaces, drop-

offs, etc., where stability could be jeopardized.

● Watch for bystanders and never allow anyone

to be under, or to reach through the booms while operating the aerial platform.

! DANGER

Pinch points may exist between moving

components. Death or serious injury can

result from becoming trapped between

components, buildings, structures, or other

obstacles. Make sure there is sufcient

clearance around the machine before moving

the chassis, booms, or platform. Allow

sufcient room and time to stop movement

to avoid contact with structures or other

hazards.

Keep ground personnel from under the platform

when the plat form is raised.

Secure all accessories, containers, tools, and other

materials in the platform to prevent them from

accidentally falling or being kicked off the platform.

Always look in the direction of travel. Drive with care and at speeds compatible with the work-place conditions. Use caution when driving over rough ground, on slopes, and when turning.

Do not engage in any form of “horseplay” or “stunt driving” while operating the TL39T.

Do not permit riders on the machine anyplace other than on the platform.

Remove all loose objects stored in or on the machine, particularly in the platform. Remove all objects which do not belong in or on the machine.

Before the TL39T is used, determine the hazard classication of any particular atmosphere or

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1. Safety

Never steady the platform by positioning it against another platform.

Do not operate an TL39T that is damaged or not functioning properly. Do not use the MHP until the machine has been repaired by a qualied maintenance person.

Do not operate a TL39T that does not have all its decals and placards attached and legible.

Watch for by stand ers and never allow anyone to

be under, or to reach through, the machine and its equipment while operating.

Use the recommended transport device when loading the machine.

■ Operation

If you encounter any suspected malfunction of the aerial platform, or any hazard or potentially unsafe condition relating to capacity, intendeduse, or safe operation, cease operation immediately and seek assistance from management.

Use three points of sup port when get ting on or off

the platform (two hands and one foot or a similar

set of points). Keep the platform clean.

Do not operate the TL39T from a position on trucks, trailers, railway cars, oating vesels, scaffolds, or similar equipment unless the application is approved in writing by Snorkel.

Care shall be taken to prevent rope, electric cords, and hoses, etc., from becoming entangled in the aerial platform. If the platform or elevating assembly becomes caught, snagged, or otherwise prevented from normal motion by an adjacent structure or

other obstacle such that control reversal does

not free the platform, remove all personnel from

the platform before attempts are made to free the

platform using ground controls.

Under normal working conditions it is best not to

transfer from the platform to another structure or

vice versa, unless that is the safest way to do the job. Each situation must be judged separately taking the work environment into account. The following guidelines apply:

1. Where possible, place the work platform over a roof or walking structure to do the transfer.

2. Transfer your anchorage from one structure to another before you step across.

Maintain a rm footing on the platform oor. Operate the controls slowly and deliberately to avoid jerky and erratic operation. Always stop the controls in neutral before going in the opposite direction.

Do not dismount while the platform is in motion or jump off the machine.

Do not start until all personnel are clearly away from the machine.

Never cover the oor grating or otherwise obstruct your view below. Make sure the area below the platform is free of personnel before lowering.

■ Tipover and Falling Hazards

Operate the MHP only on a rm, at, level surface capable of withstanding all load forces imposed by the TL39T in all operating conditions.

! DANGER

The MHP can tip over if it becomes unstable. Death or serious injury can result from a tip-over accident. Do not drive or position the MHP platform for elevated use near any drop-ff, hole, slope, soft or uneven ground, or other tip-over hazard.

3. Remember, you might be departing the work

platform to a structure where fall arrest is

required.

4. Do not climb over or through the guardrails. Use the platform entrance.

All platform occupants MUST wear and use fall restraint. At tach fall restraints to the platform lanyard anchor points.

Do not exceed the unrestricted platform capacity as

indicated on the capacity placard at the entrance

to the platform. Do not carry loads from any point outside of the platform.

Make sure that all protective guards, cowlings, and doors are in place and secure. Be sure the guardrail system, including the gate, is in place and secure.

Do not climb on the guardrails or use ladders, planks, or other devices to extend or increase your work position from the platform.

Do not use the MHP as a crane, hoist, or jack, or for any other purpose other than to position personnel, their tools, and materials.

Do not operate the TL39T in winds, or wind gusts, of 28 mph, 45kph 12.5 m/s) or more.

! DANGER

Do not add banners, ags, screens or shelters

etc., to areas of the MHP that are exposed to

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wind forces as this will increase the wind load ing and effect stability

■ General Safety Precautions

Do not modify the TL39T in any way.

When parts or components are replaced, they shall be identical or equivalent to original Snorkel parts or components.

Do not override any of the safety features of the TL39T.

■ Hydraulic System Precautions

The hydraulic system contains hoses with hydraulic

uid under pressure.

! DANGER

Hydraulic uid escaping under pressure can have enough force to inject uid into the esh. Serious infection or reaction can result

if medical treatment is not given immediately.

In case of injury by escaping hydraulic uid,

seek medical attention at once.

engine in an enclosed area or indoors without adequate ventilation.

Only refuel your MHP out doors in a clear area void of gas fumes or spilled gas.

Never remove the fuel cap or refuel a gasoline engine while the engine is running or hot. ALWAYS allow the engine to cool before refueling. Never allow fuel to spill on hot machine components.

! DANGER

DO NOT smoke or permit open ames while

fueling or near fueling operations.

Maintain control of the fuel ller nozzle when lling the tank.

! CAUTION

ENSURE you use an approved fuel container

with appropriate fuel ller nozzle (see picture

below)

Do not ll the fuel tank to capacity. Allow room for

DO NOT place your hand or any part of your body in front of escaping hydraulic uid. Use a piece of cardboard or wood to search for hydraulic leaks.

Do not attempt repairs to hydraulic systems unless you are trained. Refer to experienced repair personnel for help.

■ Fire Prevention

Never operate your MHP near a ame or spark. Hydraulic oil and gasoline are ammable and can explode.

NOTE:

This machine is equipped with an internal

combustion engine (in it’s standard conguration)

and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest-covered, brush-covered or grass covered land unless the engine’s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting applicable laws. If a spark arrester is used, it should be maintained in effective working order by the operator.

■ Engine and Fuel Handling Precautions

expansion.

If gasoline is spilled, clean up spilled fuel immediately, push/tow the MHP away from the area of the spill and avoid creating any source of ignition until the spilled fuel has evaporated.

Tighten the fuel tank cap securely. If the fuel cap is lost, replace it with an approved cap from Snorkel. Use of a non-approved cap without proper venting may result in pressurization of the tank.

Never use fuel for cleaning purposes.

For diesel engines, use the correct fuel grade for the operating season.

! WARNING

Engine exhaust contains carbon monoxide, a poisonous gas that is invisible and odorless. Breathing engine exhaust fumes can cause death or serious illness. Do not run the

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Charge batteries in a well ventilated area free of ame, sparks, or other hazards that might cause re or explosion.

■ Batteries

! WARNING

1. Safety

Batteries give off hydrogen and oxygen that can combine explosively. Death or serious injury can result from a chemical explosion.

Do not smoke or permit open ames or

sparks when checking batteries.

! CAUTION

Battery acid can damage the skin and eyes. Serious infection or reaction can result if medical treatment is not given immediately. Wear face and eye protection, rubber gloves and protective clothing when working near batteries.

! CAUTION

If acid contacts your eyes, ush immediately

with clear water and get medical attention. If acid contacts your skin, wash off immediately with clear water.

■ Height Restriction

See the Options chapter page 5 for details concerning this kit.

■ Safety Decals and Placards

There are a number of safety decals and placards on the TL39T. Their locations and descriptions are shown in this section on the

following pages. Take time to study them.

! CAUTION

Be sure that all the safety decals and placards on the TL39T are legible.

Clean or replace them if you cannot read the words or see the pictures. Clean with soap & water and a soft cloth. Do not use solvents.

! IMPORTANT

The height restrictor tted to the standard

TL39T, is not the same device as the 10.9m restriction kit, although both of these devices achieve the same result of restricting the maximum height of the platform to 10.9m from the ground.

This is to allow the unit to be operated by unlicensed operators in accordance with Australian

legislation.

! WARNING

An Australian operator MUST hold a WP

Certicate of Competency in order to operate

the machine at heights in excess of 11m.

■ Height Restriction on TL39T

The TL39T (in standard mode) is tted with a

restrictor in the upper hydraulic lift cylinder to keep

the platform to a maximum height of 10.9m.

■ 10.9 Metre Restriction Kit

Machines that are built for the Australian market may be tted with a 10.9m restriction kit.

This kit which can be tted to the MHP14AT is tted to restrict the maximum height to the platform oor at 10.9 m from the ground.

Note:

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2. Safety Devices

■ Safety Device Information

For emergency operation controls and procedures, see the “Emergency Operation” chapter 9, in this manual.

The devices listed in this chapter are safety

devices.

They are on the TL39T to increase safety in the

work place for both the operator and other people

near the TL39T.

! CAUTION

DO NOT bypass, disable, modify, or ignore any of these devices. Check them carefully at the start of each work shift to see that they are in working order (see “Pre-operational Inspection” chapter 7). If any is found to be defective, remove the TL39T from

service immediately until a qualied service

technician can make repairs.

■ Emergency Stop Switches

❑ At ground control box

❑ At platform control box

Figure 2.2 - Emergency Stop Switch at

Platform Control Box

Press the red EMERGENCY STOP button in, at any time, under any conditions, and the entire machine stops, and nothing moves. This switch must be out (on) for anything on the TL39T to work. Pull the switch and it will pop out (on).

NOTE:

The ground control box is designed to override the platform control box. If the platform control box EMERGENCY STOP switch is in (off) the ground control box can still be used to start and operate the TL39T.

Figure 2.1 - Emergency Stop Switch at

Ground Control Box

■ Other Safety Devices

❑ Lanyard anchor points

Figure 2.3 - Lanyard Anchor Points

All personnel on the platform should attach their

fall restraint lanyards to one of the lanyard anchor

points.

The lanyard anchors are located at the rear of the

platform oor.

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❑ Gravity gate

Figure 2.4 - Gravity Gate

The gravity gate is the place in the platform guardrail system where you should enter and leave the platform. Raise the gate and step under it onto the platform. Once you have entered the platform

and attached your fall restraint lanyard to an anchor

point, check to see that the gravity gate has fallen back into place.

It is tted to restrict the maximum height to the platform oor to 10.9m from the ground. This is

to allow the unit to be operated by unlicensed

operators in accordance with Australian legislation.

Note - Height Restriction Kit

See the Options chapter page 5 for details concerning this kit.

❑ Enable switch

The enable switch must be operated in conjunction with the boom/platform moving function you select.

The purpose of this switch is to prevent the platform

from moving if something or someone accidentally pushes one of the boom/platform moving controls.

There are enable switches tted to both the Upper and Lower Control Boxes.

❑ Guardrails

Figure 2.5 - Guardrails

The guardrails help protect you from falling off the platform. Be sure the guardrails are properly installed and that the gravity gate or swinging gate is in place.

❑ Height restriction on TL39T

The TL39T (in standard mode) is tted with a

restrictor in the upper hydraulic lift cylinderto keep

the platform to a maximum height of 10.9m.

❑ 10.9m height restriction kit (Option)

Figure 2.6 - Enable Switch, Platform Control

Box

Figure 2.7 - Enable Switch, Ground Control

Box

This kit may be tted to machines manufactured for the Australian market.

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2. Safety Devices

❑ Enable switch (foot) – Optional

Figure 2.8 - Enable Switch (Foot)

The foot switch performs the same function as

the standard enable switch described above. Stepping on the foot switch is an action that must be performed, at the same time as another action, to make the booms/platform move.

Note:

If you have the optional ‘foot switch’ tted the

Enable switches on the Upper Control Box and the Ground Control Box will still function.

❑ RCD/ELCB AC outlet (Option)

Power Input Connector At Base

RCD At Base

Power Outlet At Platform

Figure 2.10 - RCD/ELCB AC Outlet, Vertical

Mounting

The RCD (Residual Current Device) is located at the base and will protect against short circuits to earth. When there is a short circuit the RCD will shut down the 230v AC power to the platform outlet.

To reset the outlet disconnect the power tool lead

from the platform box and reset the RCD at the base. If the problem persists call a trained service technician.

❑ Bubble level

Figure 2.9 - Bubble Level

A bubble level is located on the trailer side rail, beside the outrigger controls. Watch the bubble level while you set the stabilisers. Lower the stabilisers, one at a time, just enough to center the bubble in the circle on top of the guage. When the

bubble is centered the platform is level and can be

safely raised.

❑ Flashing light (Option)

The ashing light alerts people that the booms / platform of the TL39T are moving. The light ashes at about one ash per second any time the MASTER KEY switch is on. There is no ON/OFF switch for the ashing light, it cannot be turned off while the TL39T is running.

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3. Specications

The Snorkel TL39T are boom supported elevating work platforms built to conform to Australian Standard AS1418-10 Elevating Work Platforms.

NOTE:

For further details regarding lubricants, maintenance schedules and service please refer to the Maintenance and Repair Parts Manual for this machine.

■ General Specications

■ Specications MHP14AT

SPECIFICATIONS MHP14AT

Nominal working height 13.5m 44.3’

Maximum height to basket oor 11.5m 37.7’

Maximum outreach 6.4m 21.0’

Maximum width of base

Stabilisers retracted

Stabilisers extended

1.6m

3.6m

5.2’

11.8’

Safe working load (unrestricted) 215kg 474lbs

Platform size 1.15 x 0.70m 3.8’ x 2.3’

Construction Steel Steel

Travelling height 2m 6.6’

Overall length 4.7m 15.4’

Maximum towing speed 80km/h 50mph

Turntable rotation 540o Non continuous

Trailer tongue weight (approximately) Less than 100kg Less than 225lbs

Maximum rated axle capacity 2000kg 4409lbs

Insulation rating Nil (on standard models)

Weight 1460kg (Petrol model) 3218lbs (Petrol model)

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■ Specications TL39T

SPECIFICATIONS TL39T

Nominal working height 12.9m 42.3’

Maximum height to basket oor 10.9m 35.8’

Maximum outreach 6.4m 21.0’

Maximum width of base

Stabilisers retracted

Stabilisers extended

Safe working load (unrestricted) 215kg 474lbs

Platform size 1.15 x 0.70m 3.8’ x 2.3’

Construction Steel Steel

Travelling height 2m 6.6’

Overall length 4.7m 15.4’

Maximum towing speed 80km/h 50mph

Turntable rotation 540o Non continuous

Trailer tongue weight (approximately) Less than 100kg Less than 225lbs

Maximum rated axle capacity 2000kg 4409lbs

Insulation rating Nil (on standard models)

Weight 1460kg (Petrol model) 3218lbs (Petrol model)

❑ Recommended Hydraulic Oil

Shell Tellus 32 or Castrol AWS 32 or similar

1.6m

3.6m

5.2’

11.8’

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■ Engine Data

Engine Make Honda (gasoline)

Model GX 160

Engine type 4-stroke, over head valve, 1 cylinder

Displacement 163 cm3 (9.9 cu-in)

Bore x Stroke 68 x 45 mm (2.7 x 1.8 in)

Max. output 4 kW/4,000 rpm

Max. torque 1.1 kg-m (8.0 ft-lb)/ 2500 rpm

Fuel gasoline

Fuel Grade automotive gasoline (unleaded or low leaded preferred)

Fuel consumption 230 g/PSh

Cooling system Forced air

3. Specications

Ignition system Transistor magneto

PTO shaft rotation Counterclockwise

Oil Capacity 0.60 litres (0.60 US qt, 0.53 Imp qt)

Oil Grade SAE 10W-30

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3. Specications

■ Working Envelope - TL39T

Working Curve

10.9 Restricted

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Dimensions in metres

■ Nomenclature

❑ Right side view of machine

3. Specications

Tow

coupling

Draw bar

Outrigger

controls

Ground

controls

Platform

controls

Platform

Trailer

Outriggers (4)

❑ Booms identication

Floating

Turret

Upper Lift

Cylinder

Upper boom

Lower

boom

Lower Lift

Cylinder

Telescoping

Boom

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3. Specications

❑ Left side view of machine

Outriggers

Oil tank

Hand brake

Engine

Jockey

Whee

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4. Gauges

■ Hourmeter

Figure 4.1 - Hourmeter

The hour meter is basically an electric clock. It

accumulates time when the master key switch is

turned on. The hour meter can not be reset. An MHP qualied service technician can use it to tell

when it is time for the periodic maintenance listed in

the maintenance manual.

■ Level Bubble

■ Hydraulic Oil Level

Figure 4.3 - Hydraulic Oil Level

The hydraulic oil level gauge is attached to the side of the hydraulic tank. Read it only when the booms

are fully lowered and the stabilisers are raised in

the travel position.

The hydraulic oil level should be between the two

marks on the decal.

If necessary, add hydraulic oil at the ller cap. see the “Specications” chapter 3, for type and grade of hydraulic oil.

Figure 4.2 - Level Bubble

A level bubble is mounted on the trailer base. Watch the bubble while you set the stabilisers. Lower the stabilisers, front ones rst, one at a time just enough to center the bubble in the circle on top of the gauge. When the bubble is central the platform is level and the platform can be safely raised.

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5. Shut-offs and Circuit Breakers

■ RCD/ELCB Outlet (option)

Figure 5.1 - RED/ELCB Outlet

To reset the outlet disconnect the power tool lead

from the platform box and reset the RCD at the base.

Figure 5.3 - Stabilisers

The TL39T booms cannot be raised unless the stabilisers are set and the lift enable light on the lower control box is lit. Once the booms are raised

from the stowed position the stabilisers become disabled until the booms are stowed in the travel

position.

If the problem persists call a trained service technician.

■ Main Circuit Breaker

Figure 5.2 - Main Circuit Breaker

There is only one circuit breaker, on a standard TL39T, that is accessible to the operator. Its

purpose is to protect the electrical circuits from

electrical overloads. When the circuit breaker trips

(pops out) push it back in then attempt to use the

TL39T. If the circuit breaker trips a second time, take the TL39T out of service and refer the problem to a qualied trained service technician for repair.

■ Stabilisers

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6. Controls

■ Controls Description

This chapter explains what each control does.

This chapter DOES NOT explain how to use the controls to produce useful work, refer to the “Operation” chapter 8 for that after you have read this chapter.

❑ Controls and Control Decal Locations

For optional equipment controls, see the “Options” chapter.11

See the “Emergency Operation” chapter 9-1 for the location of the emergency bleed down control and for correct emergency bleed down procedures.

The main operating functions of an TL39T can be controlled from the ground control box or from the platform control box.

Ground Controls

Optional Automatic Stabiliser Controls

Platform Controls

Manual Stabiliser Controls

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■ Ground Control Box

Controls for operating the TL39T from the ground controls are located on the right side of the column.

❑ Lower controls / indicators:

❍ Emergency stop switch ❍ Platform / base selector switch ❍ Choke ❍ Master key switch ❍ Boom speed rheostat ❍ Stabiliser / boom selector switch ❍ Lower boom switch ❍ Upper boom switch ❍ Tele boom switch ❍ Level basket switch ❍ Slew switch ❍ Enable switch ❍ Lift enable indicator ❍ 10.9m height lockout switch (Option) ❍ Fuel / electric selector switch (Option) ❍ Overload protection indicator (Option) ❍ Emergency lower valve

Figure 6.2 - Lower Control Box Controls

2. Platform/Base Selector : Must be in the

BASE position for the ground control box to work. The switch MUST be in the PLATFORM position for the platform control box to work.

NOTE: This switch also acts as the ‘master key switch’. Turning the key to the central position and removing the key will effectively disable all operations.

3. Choke/Cold Start: Hold the switch DOWN while you start an engine that is at ambient air temperature (a “cold” engine). This will choke the engine.

4. Start Switch: Press and hold this switch DOWN to operate the starter motor for the MHPAT.

5. Boom Speed: This control determines how fast the booms move. Set it to SLOW (turtle)

until you are very familiar with the way the

machine works or if the platform is working in dangerous or cramped surroundings.

6. Stabliser / Boom Selector Switch: Must be in Stabliser position (DOWN) for the stabilisers to work. Once the stabilisers are down and set the switch must be placed in the boom (UP) position for the booms to work.

1. Emergency Stop: Press the red EMERGENCY STOP button in, at any time, under any conditions, and the entire machine stops, and nothing moves. This switch must be out (on) for anything on the MHP to work. Pull the switch and it will pop out (on).

Control switches 7 through 11 are the platform moving switches. Each is a three position, momentary contact, normally OFF switch.

7. Lower Boom : UP raises the lower boom. DOWN lowers the lower boom.

8. Upper Boom: UP raises the upper boom. DOWN lowers the upper boom.

9. Tele Boom: LEFT retracts the telescoping boom. RIGHT extends the telescoping boom.

10. Level Basket: LEFT tilts the basket forwards. RIGHT tilts the basket backwards

11. Slew: LEFT rotates the entire turntable and boom to the left. RIGHT rotates the entire turntable and boom to the right.

12. Enable Switch: The enable switch must be pressed DOWN in conjunction with the boom/platform moving function you select.

The purpose of this switch is to prevent the

platform/booms from moving if something

or someone accidentally pushes one of the

boom/platform moving controls. The boom/ platform moving switches will not operate

unless the enable switch is held down at the

same time.

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13. Lift Enable Indicator: The platform can only

be raised when this light is lit. When this light

is not lit the platform will not raise because the

stabilisers are not properly set.

14. Height Lock out Switch (Option): This switch (when tted) limits the maximum height of the boom to 10.9 metres (see Options Chapter page 5)

15. Fuel / Electric Selector Switch (Option): This switch (when tted) allows switching

between different motive sources (see Options Chapter)

16. OverloadIndicator (Option): This indicator (when tted) illuminates when the platform is over loaded (see Options Chapter).

17. Emergency Lower Controls: Allows the

platform to be lowered in the event of an

emergency (see Chapter 9 “Emergency Operation”) for details of emergency lowering procedures.

■ Platform Control Box

Controls for operating the TL39T from the platform

(upper controls) are located on the platform control

box, with the exception of the foot switch (option) which is on the platform oor and the manual

basket rotator which is mounted on the front of the

basket.

❑ Upper controls / indicators:

❍ Emergency stop switch ❍ Choke ❍ Start switch ❍ Boom speed rheostat ❍ Emergency lower switch ❍ Lower boom switch ❍ Upper boom switch ❍ Tele boom switch ❍ Level basket switc ❍ Slew switch ❍ Enable switch ❍ Enable foot switch (option) ❍ Lift enable indicator ❍ Fuel / electric selector switch (option) ❍ Overload indicator (option) ❍ Rotate switch (future option) ❍ Manual Rotator

Figure 6.3 - Ground Controls, Emergency

Bleed Down Control Valve, Lower Boom

Figure 6.4 - Ground Controls, Emergency

Bleed Down Control Valve, Upper Boom

Figure 6.5 - Upper Control Box Controls

1. Emergency Stop: Press the red

EMERGENCY STOP button in, at any time, under any conditions, and the entire machine stops, and nothing moves. This switch must be out (on) to start or run the MHP from the platform control box. Pull the switch and it will pop out (on). Press the switch in (off) if the platform is to stay in one position for a long time. That will turn the engine off and and save fuel.

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Figure 6.5 - Upper Control Box Controls

2. Choke/Cold Start: Hold the switch DOWN

while you start an engine that is at ambient air temperature (a “cold” engine). This will choke the engine.

3. Start: Press and hold this switch DOWN to operate the starter mo tor for the MHPAT.

4. Boom Speed: This control determines how fast the booms move. Set it to SLOW (turtle)

until you are very familiar with the way the

machine works or if the platform is working in dangerous or cramped surroundings.

9. Level basket: LEFT tilts the basket forwards, RIGHT tilts the basket backwards.

10. Slew: LEFT rotates the entire turntable and boom to the left. RIGHT rotates the entire turntable and boom to the right.

11. Enable: The enable switch must be pressed DOWN in conjunction with the boom/platform moving function you select. The purpose of this switch is to prevent the platform/booms from moving if something or someone accidentally pushes one of the boom/platform moving controls. The boom/platform moving

switches will not operate unless the enable

switch is held down at the same time.

12. Enable Foot Switch (Option): The foot switch

performs the same function as the standard

enable switch described above. Stepping

on the foot switch is an action that must be

performed, at the same time as one of the boom/platform moving switches is operated.

1. Emer gency Lower Controls: If the engine stops and can not be restarted, or some other emergency prevents the platform being lowered in the normal way, operate the EMERGENCY LOWER switch and the ENABLE switch together and this will cause the upper and lower booms to descend.

To slew during the emergency lower operate the EMERGENCY LOWER, ENABLE, UPPER or LOWER BOOM UP, and SLEW switches together. To tele in during the emergency lower operate the EMERGENCY LOWER, ENABLE, UPPER or LOWER BOOM UP, and TELE switches together.

See Chapter 9 “Emergency Operation” for details of emergency lowering procedures from the platform.

Items 6 through 10 are the platform moving switches. Each is a three position, momentary contact, normally OFF switch.

6. Lower Boom: UP raises the lower boom. DOWN lowers the lower boom.

7. Upper Boom: UP raises the upper boom. DOWN lowers the upper boom.

Figure 6.6 - Upper Controls - Foot Switch

Note:

If you have the optional ‘foot switch’ tted this is an

“and” option and the Enable switchs on the Lower & Upper Control Boxes will still function.

13. Lift Enable Indicator: The platform can only be raised when this light is lit. When this light

is not lit the platform will not raise because the

outriggers are not properly set.

14. Fuel / Electric Selector Switch (Option): This switch (when tted) allows switching

between different motive sources (see Options

Chapter).

15. OverloadIndicator(Option): This indicator (when tted) illuminates when the platform is over loaded (see Op tions Chapter).

8. Tele Boom: LEFT retracts the telescoping boom. RIGHT extends the telescoping boom.

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16. Rotator Switch (Future Option): LEFT rotates the platform to the left. RIGHT rotates the platform to the right.

NOTE: This switch is not currently available as an option.

17. Manual Platform Rotator: Turn the handle to the RIGHT to rotate the platform to the right. Turn the handle to the LEFT to rotate the platform to the left. (In sert shows platform rotator handle folded down).

6. Controls

Figure 6.9 - Decal Stabiliser Controls

(Manual)

NOTE:

Ensure that the front stabilisers are lowered rst to

prevent damage to the jockey wheel.

Figure 6.7 - Manual Platform Rotator

■ Stabiliser Controls (Manual)

MANUAL STA-

BILISER VALVE

LEVERS

Figure 6.8 - Stabiliser Controls (Manual)

1. Boom / Stabiliser Switch: Ensure the boom/

stabiliser switch on the lower control box is set to stabiliser (see Item 6 on page 2 of this

chapter)

Figure 6.10 - Stabiliser Controls (Manual)

2. Valve Levers: Operate the valve levers to

activate the stabilisers and level the machine.

3. Bubble level: Use the bubble level to level the machine.

Figure 6.11 - Bubble Level

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6. Controls

■ Self Levelling Stabilisers (Option)

Figure 6.12 - Self Levelling Stabiliser

Controls

1. Auto Level / Stow Switch: Select either

auto level or auto stow, to raise or lower the stabilisers automatically.

2. Manual Stabiliser Switches: Operate the manual switches to manually raise or lower

individual stabilisers.

3. Leg Indicator Lights: Illuminate when the legs are in contact with the ground.

4. Lift Enable Light: This is a duplicate of the

lift enable light on the lower control box. The platform can only be raised when this light is lit. When this light is not lit the platform will

not raise because the stabilisers are not set

properly.

NOTE:

Ensure that the front stabilisers are lowered rst to

prevent damage to the jockey wheel.

Activate the rear stabilisers and level the machine using the level bubble adjacent to the control levers.

AIMPORTANT

Information on controls for non-standard features (options) are shown in the Options chapter.

AWARNING

Pinch points may exist between moving components. death or serious injury can result from becoming trapped between components, buildings, structures, or other obstacles. make sure all personnel stand clear while operating the MHP.

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7. Pre-operational Inspection

At the start of each work day (or 8 hour shift), an TL39T qualied operator must perform the Preoperational Inspection as listed in the table below.

Defective parts and/or equipment malfunctions jeopardize the safety of the operator and other personnel, and can cause damage to the machine.

The purpose of the Pre-operational Inspection is to keep the TL39T in proper working condition and to

! DANGER

detect signs of malfunction at the earliest possible time.

DO NOT operate an TL39T that is known to be damaged or malfunctioning.

The TL39T should be in the STOWED POSITION and the Master Key Switch set to OFF before you begin this in spection.

Repair all equipment damage or malfunctions, before placing the TL39T into service.

■ Pre-operational Inspection Table

Item Service Required

Engine fuel level Look to see that the fuel tank is full

Fuel tank cap Check to see that the cap is tight

Engine oil level Check oil level (between dipstick lines)

Fuel leaks Visually inspect (hoses and connections)

Engine cooling Check that grills are not blocked

Wiring harnesses Visually inspect (installation, condition)

Battery terminals Visually inspect (no corrosion)

Battery uid level Check uid level (1/4” or 6 mm below ller neck)

Hydraulic oil level Visually inspect level (between lines on decal)

Hydraulic oil leaks Visually inspect (hoses, tubes)

Tires and wheels Visually inspect (condition)

Tire pressure Check pressure (measure)

Bolts and fasteners Visually inspect (condition)

Structural damage and welds Visually inspect (weld cracks, dents)

Lanyard anchor points Visually inspect (condition)

Platform gravity gate Check condition and operation

Platform guardrails Visually inspect (condition)

Flashing light (option) Visually inspect (operation)

Ground control switches Actuate and inspect for proper operation

Ground control valve levers Check operation (causes correct motion)

Ground emergency lower Check operation (causes correct motion)

Emergency lower Check operation (causes correct motion)

Platform control box switches Actuate and inspect for proper operation

Platform emergency lower Check operation (causes correct motion)

RCD/ELCB AC outlet (option) Check operation

Platform work lights (option) Check operation

Placards and decals Visually inspect (installation, condition)

Platform entry ladder Visually inspect (condition)

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7. Pre-operational Inspection

The rest of this chapter shows how to perform the

inspection and maintenance required for each item in the Pre-operational Inspection Table.

■ Engine Fuel Level

Figure 7.1 - Engine Fuel Level

Visually check to see that the gasoline tank is full. See the “Specications” chapter 3, fuel for octane and grade.

■ Engine Oil Level

COMBINED OIL FILLER

CAP AND DIPSTICK

OIL LEVEL FILLED TO TOP OF FILLER NECK

OIL LEVEL

Figure 7.3 - Engine Oil Level

Remove the oil ller cap and wipe the dipstick clean. Insert the dipstick into the oil ller neck, but do not screw it in.

If the level is low, ll to the top of the oil ller neck with the recommended oil.

Seethe “Specications” chapter 3, for the correct engine oil grade and weight.

■ Operator’s Manual

■ Fuel Tank Cap

Figure 7.2 - Engine Fuel Tank Cap

Check to see that the tank cap is in place and is

tight.

■ Fuel Leaks

Visually inspect the Honda fuel tank and the entire length of the fuel line, from the engine to the fuel tank, for leaks.

Figure 7.4 - Operator Manual

Check that the Operator’s manual is complete and in the holder on the platform.

■ Wiring Harnesses

Inspect all the wiring harnesses, on the machine, for loose connections, broken wires, and frayed insulation.

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Figure 7.5 - Wiring Harnesses

■ Battery Terminals

7. Pre-operational Inspection

The hydraulic oil level should be between the two

marks on the decal.

Figure 7.6 - Battery Terminals

Battery terminals should be tight, clean and free of dirt and corrosion.

■ Battery Fluid Level

! DANGER

Batteries emit hydrogen and oxygen, elements that can combine explosively.

DO NOT smoke or permit open ames or

sparks when checking batteries.

When working around batteries, ALWAYS wear a face shield to avoid acid in the eyes.

If acid contacts eyes, ush immediately with

clear water and get medical attention.

If necessary, add hydraulic oil at the ller cap (see Figure7.9). See the “Specications” chapter 3, for type and grade of hydraulic oil.

Figure 7.9 - Hydraulic Oil Add

■ Hydraulic Oil Leaks

! DANGER

Leaking hydraulic oil can cause burns, res,

falls (slipping), cuts, and puncture wounds (if under high pressure). Do not search for

leaks with your hand. Have a qualied trained maintenance person repair all hydraulic uid

leaks before you operate an MHP14AT.

Hydraulic oil leaks are easily visible and can show

up anyplace.

Visually inspect the entire machine for hydraulic oil.

Figure 7.7 - Battery Fluid Level

Remove the caps from the battery and visually check to see that the battery uid is 1/4” (6 mm) below the bottom of the ller neck inside each hole.

Check the ground under the machine for leaked oil.

Care fully inspect the ends of the upper and lower

booms. Oil can run down inside of the booms and drip out the end.

■ Hydraulic Oil Level

To check the hy drau lic oil level:

Completely lower the booms and ensure the

stabilisers are in the stowed position.

Figure 7.8 - Hydraulic Oil Level

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7. Pre-operational Inspection

Also inspect the wheel rim to ensure that it is not damaged or deformed, especially checking the recess where the wheel nuts are seated.

! CAUTION

Do not over tighten the wheel nuts. Over tightened wheel nuts can damage or deform the wheel rim. This can lead to handling and stability problems when towing.

Figure 7.10 - Hydraulic Oil Leaks At Fittings

And Hoses

Inspect all ttings and hoses for leaks. Inspect hoses for signs of damage from chafng or rubbing against protrusions on the chassis.

■ Bolts and Fasteners

Visually inspect all fasteners to see that none is missing or obviously loose.

Figure 7.11 - Critical Pin Retainer Bolts

Critical pin retainer bolts have lock tab washers

tted, they should all be present and not damaged in any way.

! IMPORTANT

The correct torque setting for the TL39T wheel nuts is 50 lb ft or 68 Nm. Do not tighten beyond these settings.

■ Wheels and Tyres

The TL39T relies on it’s tyres for towing stability.

Figure 7.13 - Tyre Condition

Check each wheel for obvious damage that could cause a blowout.

Ensure tyre pres sures are maintained according

to the decal attached to the trailer behind the

mudguard adjacent to the mounting bracket.

Figure 7.12 - Wheel Nuts

Pay particular attention to all of the wheel nuts and bolts. None should be visibly loose, missing, or deformed.

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Note - Spare Wheel

If you have this option tted remember to check the

condition and the tyre pressure of the spare wheel.

❑ Tyre Pressure

! IMPORTANT

The correct tyre pressure for the TL39T is 45psi or 310kPa (readings taken with cold tyres).

■ Structural Damage and Welds

7. Pre-operational Inspection

Visually inspect all welds for cracks, all structural members for deformity.

Figure 7.14 - Chassis Welds

Pay particular attention to the chassis welds

Figures 7.15 - Boom Welds

■ Platform Gravity Gate

Figure 7.17 - Platform Gravity Gate

Check to see that the gravity gate is present and functions correctly.

■ Platform Guardrails

Closely inspect boom welds all the way around, for cracks.

■ Lanyard Anchor Points

Figure 7.16 - Lanyard Anchor Points

Visually check the lanyard anchor points to see

that they are not deformed or cut off and that the

securing bolts are tight and undamaged.

Figure 7.18 - Platform Guardrails

Visually inspect the platform guardrails to see that none of the tubing has been cut out, removed, or deformed in any way. Visually check the guardrail welds to see that none is cracked nor ground down.

■ Platform Access Ladder

Figure 7.19 - Platform Access Ladder

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7. Pre-operational Inspection

Check to see that the ladder structure is undamaged and that none of the xing bolts are missing.

■ Flashing Light (option)

Visually check the optional ashing light, to see that the light ashes at approximately one ash per second when the motor key switch is turned on.

Before proceeding with the next section of the Pre-operational Inspection you will need to start the engine and set the stabilisers. Refer to the ‘Operation’ chapter if you need assistance with this.

■ Ground Control Switches

❑ Ground Station

Figure 7.20.1 - Emergency Lower Valve,

Controlling Lower Boom

The valves are opened by pushing in the red knob and turning it anti-clockwise 180º.

With the booms raised open the valve on the lower boom (see Figure 7.20.1). The boom should begin to lower.

When the lower boom has fully descended open the valve for the upper boom (see Figure 7.20.2). The boom should begin to lower.

Figure 7.19 - Ground Control Switches

With the Ground/Platform Selector  set to ground: Check that each of the platform moving switches ( through to ) cause the TL39T to move the way it should.

Check both positions of each switch.

For correct operating procedures see the “Operation” chapter 8.

NOTE

Pay particular attention to the Emergency Stop switch  to see that it turns the TL39T engine off when the red button is struck.

■ Emergency Lower

There are two manual bleed down valves to operate

from the ground position. One controls the descent

of the lower boom and the other controls the

descent of the upper boom. The lower boom must be lowered rst.

Figure 7.20.2 - Emergency Lower Valve,

Controlling Upper Boom.

NOTE

The manual emergency lower valves must be closed after the test to ensure proper boom operation. This is achieved by pushing in the knurled red knob and turning it 180º clockwise.

For full details on emergency lowering operating procedures see “Emergency Operation” chapter 9.

❑ Upper control box

Emergency lowering from the upper control box is achieved by operating the Emergency Lower switch and the Enable switchs together.

With the booms raised operate the emergency lower and enable switches. The booms should begin to lower together.

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7. Pre-operational Inspection

It is possible to slew the unit or to telescope in during the lowering process. For correct emergency lowering operating procedures see “Emergency

Operation” chapter 9.

■ Platform Control Switches

Figure 7.21 - Platform Control Switches

On the ground control box set the Ground/ Platform Selector to platform.

Check that each of the platform moving switches ( through to ) cause the platform to move the way it should.

■ AC Outlet RCD/ELCB (option)

Figure 7.22 - AC Outlet RCD/ELCB

If the TL39T has this option tted check the RCD works by connecting a power source to the base inlet and an appliance to the platform outlet.

Push the test button on the RCD/ELCB device and the power outlet at the platform should not work.

! CAUTION

RCD/ELCB devices should only be replaced

by a qualied electrician.

Check both positions of each switch.

For correct operating procedures see the ”Operation” chapter 8.

NOTE

Pay particular attention to the Emergency Stop switch  to see that it turns the TL39T engine off when struck.

Pay particular attention to the platform Enable switch or the platform foot switch (if that option is

tted) to see that the platform moving switches are

deactivated when the either switch is not operated.

At the completion of the above section the unit can be returned to the stowed position.

■ Placards and Decals

Look to see that all placards and decals are in place and legible. Clean dirty or obscured decals with soap and water and a soft lint cloth. Replace any missing or illegible placards or decals before placing the TL39T into service for the daily work shift.

NOTE:

Owing to manufacturing variances and customer preferences there may be some small differences

in the decal layout on specic machines.

NOTE Safety Decals:

Details of the safety decals and their locations are listed in the Safety chapter(s) near the beginning of this manual.

■ Placards and Decals

Replacement decals and placards for the TL39T are available from Snorkel dealers.

❑ Standard placards and decals

See pages 7 - 8 and 7 - 9 for the decal list and locations of individual decals.

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❑ Decal list

No Part No Description Req

1 569295 Decal - Snorkel logo 2

2 0150448 Decal - Lanyard attachment 1

3 0072531 Decal - Electrocution hazard 1

4 12814 Decal - Hydraulic uid 1

5 12833-2 Serial number plate 1

6 13228 Decal - MHP14AT logo 2

13228-1 Decal - MHP13AT logo 2

7 1843 Decal - Warning, New Zealand

only

9428 Decal - Electric hazard,

Australia only

8 300699 Decal - Operators checklist 1

9 45198-6 Decal - Do not disable limit

switch

10 45198-7 Decal - Wind speed rating 2

11 302559 Danger pinch point 2

12 12424 Decal - Towing speed 1

No Part No Description Req

28 13205 Decal - 10. 9m height restriction 1

29 13183 Decal - Remove from towing

vehicle before operating

30 302950 Hydraulic oil level 1

31 13272 Decal- Manual stabilisers only 1

32 12617 Decal - Approved lift method 1

33 0080650 Decal - Shackle foot point 4

34 13373 Decal - Emergency lowering 1

13 7856-45 Decal - Tyre pressure 2

14 0083426 Decal - Lifting & tie down 4

15 9223-3 Chevron warning stripes

(pieces)

16 013-0025 Decal - Warning with stabilizers 1

17 9751 Decal - New Zealand made logo 1

18 12545 Decal - Auto stabiliser operation 1

19 13111 Danger pinch point (small) 2

20 1772-002-K Decal - Fit boom cradle lock pin 1

21 13276 Decal - Emergency bleed down

valve

22 007-1925 Decal - Gasoline 1

23 0323897 Decal - Danger must not

operate

24 12423-215 Decal - Rated load 1

25 99228-1 Decal - Caution safety harness 1

26 015-0602 Decal - Danger keep clear of

descending boom

27 56242-6 Decal - Operator manual

enclosed

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❑ Decal inspection drawing

Both sides

Top of cover

Under Cover

7. Pre-operational Inspection

Both sides

16 29

Top of cover

Mounted at base of cylinder adjacent

to valve

Both sides

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8. Operation

■ Operating Procedures

This chapter explains how to properly start and operate an TL39T. Read and understand all the previous chapters in this manual before you begin to operate an TL39T.

! CAUTION

Do not leave the TL39T engine running if you are sandblasting. Sand drawn into the air intake can erode engine parts.

■ Control Stations

An TL39T can be operated from the ground control box or from the platform control box. There are basically two differences between ground control and platform control operations, both are safety related:

1. The ground control station can override the platform control station at any time. If a person operating the machine from the platform becomes incapacitated, a person on the ground can always take over machine control.

Figure 8.1 - Ground Control Box Emergency

Stop Switch Location.

Figure 8.2 - Platform Control Box Emergency

Stop Switch Location.

2. The stabilisers can only be selected from the ground control station and only when the booms are in the stowed position.

! DANGER

The TL39T is not Electrically Insulated in its standard form.

Death or Serious Injury to operating personnel, can occur if the machine should come into contact with energized electrical wires during operation.

DO NOT attempt to operate the TL39T ground controls if the platform, booms, or any other conducting part of an TL39T is in contact with energized electrical wires or if there is an immediate danger of such contact.

NOTE

See the “Electrical Hazard” section, in this manual for a complete explanation of the hazards concerning electricity.

■ Emergency Stopping

NOTE

For a complete discussion of the Emergency Stop switches, see “Controls” chapter 6, and

“Emergency Operation” chapter 9 in this manual.

■ Operation Considerations

To use this chapter, rst decide whether you will be starting and operating the TL39T from the ground control box or the platform control box.

■ Stabiliser Operation

NOTE: All Stabiliser Operations

The stabilisers will only function when the platform is fully lowered and the booms are stowed. Once the booms are raised the stabilisers will not operate.

Once the platform is raised the stabilisers cannot be set or adjusted.

To stop an TL39T, press the red EMERGENCY STOP button in, on either the ground control box or

the platform control box

■ Emergency Stopping

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8. Operation

Before operating the stabilisers check to see that the ground conditions under the four stabiliser pads

is rm, stable and unobstructed.

! DANGER

If the platform is up and the ground compresses unevenly under different stabiliser pads the MHP might fall over causing serious injury or death. Check the level bubble frequently during operation. If any movement of the bubble occurs, immediately lower the platform and readjust the stabilisers to re-center the bubble in the ring.

When using the stabilisers always check that all four are rmly on the ground and that they are clear of manhole covers, drains, etc., which may collapse. If the ground is at all soft, steel plates at least 300mm x 300mm x 6mm should be placed under the feet to spread the weight.

Figure 8.3

Lower the rear stabilisers and level the machine using the level bubble (see Figure 8.4) adjacent to the control levers.

! DANGER

Death or serious injury can result if an MHP tips over. Do not use the stabilisers to gain extra working height, they are not designed for that purpose. At least one of the stabilisers should raise the MHP above the ground - use the other three to level the MHP as necessary.

NOTE: Operating the Stabilisers

Before you can operate the stabilisers you need to start the engine. See “Starting From Ground Control Box” on page 3.

❑ Using the manual stabiliser valves

Ensure the Boom/Stabiliser Switch (item  on the ground control box) (see Figure 8.7) is set to stabiliser.

Activate the stabilisers with the valve levers (down-wards). (see Figure 8.3)

NOTE:

Figure 8.4

! WARNING

When levelling the machine in either the manual or automatic mode care is required

to ensure that all the foot plates are rmly

on the ground, the machine is level and the lift enable light is on before entering the platform.

❑ Raising the manually operated stabilisers

Raising the stabilisers is the reverse of setting the stabilisers.

Ensure that the Boom/Stabiliser Switch is is set to stabiliser.

Ensure that the front stabilisers are lowered rst to

prevent damage to the jockey wheel.

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Raise the stabilisers by activating the individual valve levers (upwards).

NOTE:

Ensure that the rear stabilisers are raised rst to

prevent damage to the jockey wheel.

8. Operation

■ Self levelling stabilisers (Optional)

Figure 8.5 - Auto Level Controls

For units tted with self levelling stabilisers the following applies:

1. Press and hold down down the auto level

switch 

The stabilisers will lower and the machine will

“level” automatically.

NOTE:

Switch  is also used to raise the stabilisers to the stowed position. To do so press and hold switch  in the auto stow direction and all the stabilisers will raise automatically to the stowed position.

NOTE:

Although this option is primarily designed to automatically set the stabilisers it is also possible to set the stabilisers manually.

! IMPORTANT

Failure to remove the boom lock pin before attempting to raise the booms could result in damage to the machine.

Remove the pin keeper  and then remove the pin

 from the boom cra dle lock .

Figure 8.6 - Boom Cradle Lock

■ Starting From Ground Control Box

Before you begin to operate the TL39T from the ground control box, a qualied operator must perform the “Pre-operational Inspection” as described in chapter 7, of this manual.

To start the engine from the ground control box do the following:

1. Set the Emergency Stop switch  to ON (see Figure 8.7).

❑ Setting the stabilisers manually

1. Operate each switch  (see Figure 8.5) to raise or lower each stabiliser one at a time. Use the level bubble (see Figure 8.4) to check the machine is level.

! WARNING

When levelling the machine in either the manual or automatic mode care is required

to ensure that all the foot plates are rmly

on the ground, the machine is level and the lift enable light is on before entering the platform.

■ Unlocking the boom

The boom lock pin must be removed before

operating the booms (see Figure 8.6).

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Figure 8.7 - Ground Control Box Starting

2. Insert the key and set the Platform/ Ground Selector switch  to GROUND

(see Figure 8.7).

8. Operation

3. If the engine is at ambient temperature (cold),

hold the Choke / Cold Start Switch  (see

Figure 8.7) down throughout the next step.

4. Press down on the Start Switch and hold it there until the engine starts or for a maximum

time of 6 seconds. When the engine starts

release the start switch  and the choke switch , if you used it (see Figure 8.7).

! CAUTION

If the engine does not start in 6 seconds turn the key off and release the choke. Wait 60 seconds before trying to restart the engine again. Continual cranking of the starter motor will only result in its damage.

The engine should now be running, and the stabilisers need to be set before the TL39T is ready to begin work.

■ Starting From Platform Control Box

2. Set the Booms/Stabiliser Selector  to BOOMS

Figure 8.9

3. Enter the platform, close the gravity gate ,

and attach the lanyard of your fall restraint (safety harness) to one of the anchor points 

(see Figure 8.9).

Before you begin to operate the TL39T from the platform control box, a qualied operator must perform the “Pre-operational Inspection” as described in chapter 7, of this manual.

To start the engine from the platform control box you must rst set some switches on the ground control box, including setting the stabilisers and leveling the machine. (See page 8-2 for information on setting the stabilisers)

1. Insert the key  into the Platform / Ground Selector Switch at the ground control box and select platform (see Figure 8.8).

Figure 8.10

4. Set the Emergency Stop switch  to (ON) (see Figure 8.10).

5. If the engine is at ambient temperature (cold), hold the Choke Switch  (see Figure 8.10) down throughout the next step.

6. Press down on the Start Switch and hold it there until the engine starts or for a maximum time of 6 seconds. When the en gine starts

release the start switch  and the choke switch , if you used it (see Figure 8.7).

Figure 8.8

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! CAUTION

If the engine does not start in 6 seconds, turn the Anti-Restart switch OFF and release the choke. Wait 60 seconds before trying to restart the engine again. Continual cranking of the starter motor will only result in its damage.

8. Operation

The engine should now be running, and the TL39T is ready to begin work.

■ Moving The Platform

The engine should already be running (as described earlier in this chapter), before you start this section.

! DANGER

DO NOT operate near energized electrical conductors. Maintain the (M.S.A.D.), Minimum Safe Approach Distance to energized power lines. See the “Electrical Hazard” section, in this manual for a complete explanation of the hazards concerning electricity. Maintain the clearances shown on the decal attached to the platform.

! WARNING

Be certain that the space into which you are about to move the platform, boom, turntable, and/or chassis is free of obstructions. ALWAYS look in the direction of movement.

These platform moving switches, ( through ), will produce the following movement.

1. Lower boom switch: Moving this switch up will raise the lower boom, whilst pressing it down will cause the lower boom to descend.

2. Upper boom switch: Moving this switch up will raise the upper boom, whilst pressing it down will cause the upper boom to descend.

3. Tele boom switch: Moving this switch right causes the telescopic boom to extend whilst moving it to the left causes the telescopic boom to retract.

4. Slew switch: Pressing this switch to the right causes the column/boom/platform assembly to rotate to the right, whilst pressing the switch to the left causes the column/boom/platform assembly to rotate to the left.

5. Platform level switch: Pressing the switch

to the left causes the platform to tilt forward

whilst moving the switch to the right causes the platform to tilt backwards.

❑ From platform control box

! WARNING

When you operate from the platform control box, be sure that the lanyard of your fall restraint is attached to an anchor point on the platform mount. Also, be sure that platform gate is closed behind you.

❑ From ground control box

Each of the platform movement switches is shown in the following photograph.

AWARNING

When you operate from the platform control box, be sure that the lanyard of your fall restraint is attached to an anchor point on the platform mount.

Each of the platform movement switches is shown in the following photograph.

Figure 8.12 - Movement Control, Platform

Control Box

AIMPORTANT

Figure 8.11 - Movement Control, Ground

Control Box

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You must operate the enable control, in conjunction with the platform moving switches.

8. Operation

This is a safety feature to prevent the platform from moving if a platform moving switch, or controller, is accidentally pushed.

These platform moving switches, ( through ), will produce the following movement.

1. Lower boom switch: Moving this switch up will raise the lower boom, whilst pressing it down will cause the lower boom to descend.

2. Upper boom switch: Moving this switch up will raise the upper boom, whilst pressing it down will cause the upper boom to descend.

3. Tele boom switch: Moving this switch to the right causes the telescopic boom to extend, whilst moving it to the left causes the telescopic boom to retract.

4. Slew switch: Pressing this switch to the left causes the column/boom/platform assembly to rotate to the right, whilst pressing the switch to the left causes the column/boom/platform assembly to rotate to the left.

■ Securing for Day

At the end of each work day the TL39T should be returned to the STOWED POSITION and locked as described under “Stowing” in the “Stowing and Transporting” chapter 10.

5. Platform level switch: Pressing the switch

to the left causes the platform to tilt forward

whilst moving the switch to the right causes the platform to tilt backwards.

❑ Rotating the platform

A manual platform rotator is provided for this purpose (see Figure 8.13).

Figure 8.13 - Platform Rotation

Turning the handle in an anti-clockwise direction will rotate the platform to the left whilst turning

the handle in a clock wise direction will rotate the

platform to the right.

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9. Emergency Operation

■ Emergency Operation Procedures

The following procedures are emergency procedures only. DO NOT use them for normal operation. Their purpose is to get the platform and operator safely to ground when the TL39T will not

start or some other problem keeps the platform

from lowering in the normal way.

■ Emergency Operation Procedures

❑ Operation from platform control box

➠ Ground control station settings

Switch set tings listed in the three steps below must exist at the ground before emergency operation procedures will work at the platform control box:

! IMPORTANT

The TL39T has an ENABLE switch tted

to the Upper & Lower control boxes. (see Chapter 6 for a full explanation of the operation of this switch).

Some machines will also be tted with a

FOOT OPERATED ENABLE switch.

On those machines tted with the foot switch

option, both the switch on the control box and the foot switch perform the same function.

However it is assumed that for units tted

with a foot switch this will be the preferred method of operation.

If the FOOT OPERATED ENABLE SWITCH option is in stalled on your machine go to Step 4 - otherwise go to Step 5.

Figure 9.1 - Ground Control Box

1. The Emergency Stop switch  must be ON (Out) (see Figure 9.1).

2. The Platform/Ground Selector switch  (see Figure 9.1) must be set to PLATFORM.

➠ Platform control station

Figure 9.2 - Platform Control Box

3. Set the Emergency Stop switch  to ON (see Figure 9.2).

Figure 9.3 - Foot Switch Option

4. Step on the Platform Foot switch  (see Figure 9.3).

Go to Step 6.

5. Operate the Enable switch  by pressing the switch down and hold it down (see Figure

9.4).

Figure 9.4 - Enable Switch

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9. Emergency Operation

Figure 9.5 - Platform Control Box

6. Whilst still operating the enable switch, press

and hold the Emergency Lower switch 

down (see Figure 9.5) and the booms will begin lowering.

7. To SLEW during the emergency lower the following switches (see Figure 9.5) must be operated together.

! DANGER

DO NOT, under any circumstances, climb down the elevating assembly to operate these valves.

There are two manual bleed down valves to operate

from the ground position.

One controls the descent of the lower boom and the

other controls the descent of the upper boom.

The lower boom must be low ered rst

Enable  or  (foot switch - Figure 9.3) Emergency Lower  Upper or Lower Boom Up  or  Slew 

8. To TELE during emergency lower the following switches (see Figure 9.5) must be operated together.

Enable  or  (foot switch - Figure 9.3) Emergency Lower  Upper or Lower Boom Up  or  Tele 

Both booms will descend at the same time when

lowering.

! IMPORTANT

Slewing and or telescoping the boom in must be completed before the booms are fully lowered.

❑ Operation from ground control position

Figure 9.6.1 - Manual Lower Valve, Lower

Boom

1. Open manual valve  to lower the lower boom (see Figure 9.6.1). This valve is located at the base of the main lift cylinder.

To operate this valve push in the red knurled

knob and turn it anti-clock wise 180 degrees and release it. The lower boom will begin to descend.

When the lower boom has fully descended you can open the valve for the upper boom (see Figure

9.6.2).

! CAUTION

When performing this function, extreme care must be taken to ensure that the person carrying out the task does not become trapped by the structure as the booms descend.

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Figure 9.6.2 - Manual Lower Valve, Upper

Boom

2. Open the manual valve to lower the upper boom. This valve is located at the base of the

main lift cylinder for the upper boom in the

oating turret.

Operation of this valve is the same as for the

previously described lower boom. The upper boom will begin to descend.

NOTE

It is not possible to slew or telescope in during emergency lowering from the ground control station.

Emergency Lowering

Procedure

Push the red button in and

turn it counter-clockwise

180o to open valve and lower

9. Emergency Operation

the boom

Closed

STAY CLEAR OF STRUCTURE

DURING BOOM DESCENT

Push button and turn clockwise 180

to close valve for normal operation

Figure 9.7 - Manual Lowering Procedure

Decal

Open

13276

! IMPORTANT

At the completion of this operation the manual emergency bleed down valves for the upper and lower booms must be reset (closed). This is achieved by pushing each valve in and turning it clockwise 180° and then releasing it.

Failure to do this will prevent normal operation of the booms and platform.

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10. Stowing and Transporting

■ Stowing

At the end of each work day (or in preparation for lifting or storage) a qualied operator should put the TL39T into its stowed position then lock by placing the boom lock pin in position.

❑ The correct stowed position is shown here.

Figure 10.1 - Stowed Position

To bring the TL39T into the STOWED POSITION use the controls on the ground control box or platform control box to:

1. Fully lower all booms.

■ Transporting

❑ Trailering

When moving the TL39T on a transport trailer the

following points must be adhered to.

! DANGER

1. The unit must be in the stowed position.

2. The boom lock MUST be in place.

3. Care must be taken when loading the unit onto the trailer that it does not run away. Chock the wheels and apply the handbrake.

4. The TL39T can be loaded by forklift.

❑ Securing to a Transport Vehicle

5. Tie down only with the 4 tie down lugs (see Figure 10.4).

Figure 10.4 - Tie Down Lugs

2. Align the boom travel lock with the boom rest  mounted to the drawbar (see Figure 10.2).

Boom

Attachment

Bracket

Trailer

Attachment

Bracket

Figure 10.2 - Locking the Booms

3. Insert the boom pin  in place (see Figure

10.3) and ensure the pin keeper  is correctly locked in place through the boom pin.

Holes Aligned

NOTE:

The tie down lugs are located at each corner of the trailer, two at the front and two at the rear.

! IMPORTANT

DO NOT

Tie down over the draw bar.

Tie down over the booms or level rods.

Tie down over the platform.

Reverse the above procedure after transporting.

Figure 10.2 - Boom Lock Pin

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10. Stowing and Transporting

■ Towing

The correct size tow ball MUST be used when connecting the draw bar to the towing vehicle. The coupling is stamped with the correct size. Be aware of local transport regulations.

1. Visually inspect the tow ball on the towing vehicle.

2. Ensure the tow ball is matching in size with the tow coupling on the trailer.

3. Ensure the tow ball is mounted correctly and is tted tightly.

4. Connect the tow coupling and ensure the latching mechanism is working and has latched.

5. Connect the break-away chain to the towing vehicle, unset the reversing lock on the tow coupling.

6. Check that the bolt, D-Clamp or attaching device is able to take the rated load.

7. Connect the trailer road lights to the towing vehicle and test that the functions work.

8. Retract the jockey wheel and place it in the stowed position (see photograph below).

9. Check no debris or work tools are in the platform.

! DANGER

Death or Serious Injury can result from losing control of a trailer when towing.

Never tow above the rated speed marked on the draw bar.

Never tow the unit with an under rated vehicle. Always check manufacturers vehicle

load specications.

! DANGER

The Boom Restraint MUST be in place whilst the trailer is being towed.

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11. Options

■ Bi-Energy, Petrol/Diesel / 24V DC

There are various Bi-Energy options available for the TL39T. The following describes the Petrol/ Diesel / 24V option.

This consists of a combination of both a gasoline or diesel engine and a 24V DC motor to give a Bienergy option.

Specically a 24V DC motor is mounted on the column under the left hand side cover. This provides an alternative power source to the gasoline or diesel engine.

The DC motor is powered by four “Deep Cy cle Traction Batteries” mounted 2 each side of the column and an automatic battery charger that is also mounted on the column.

❑ DC motor

The DC motor is mounted under the left hand side cover (see Figure 11.1).

❑ DC motor battery switch

In order to operate the DC motor the 24V DC battery isolator switch, mounted at the centre rear of the column, will also need to be switched on (see Figure 11.3).

Figure 11.3 - DC Motor Battery Isolate Switch

Note - 24V DC Battery Switch

When operating the gasoline/diesel engine the 24V DC battery switch should be turned to the “off” position.

Figure 11.1 - DC Motor

❑ DC motor operation

A Fuel / Electric switch is used to select either the gasoline/diesel engine or the DC motor.

This switch is mounted on the front of the lower

control box (see Figure 11.2.1).

❑ Setting the manual stabilisers

In order for the stabilisers to function an additional switch (see Figure 11.4) needs to be operated.

This switch, mounted adjacent to the stabiliser valve levers, must be held on in the STABILISER ENABLED  position while the individual stabiliser valves are operated.

When released it will automatically return to the STABILISER DISABLED  position

Figure 11.4 - Stabiliser Enable Switch

Note: - Stabiliser Enable Switch

This switch is ONLY tted to units that have manual

stabiliser valve levers.

Figure 11.2.1 - Fuel / Electric Switch

If the gasoline/diesel engine is selected [SWITCH UP] the DC motor will not function and if the DC motor is selected [SWITCH DOWN] the gasoline/ diesel engine will not run.

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❑ Setting the automatic stabilisers

When the Automatic Stabiliser Option is tted

there is no need to use the stabiliser enable switch

described above.

For automatic stabilizer operation refer to the Operation Chapter.

11. Options

❑ Operation

Once the DC mode is selected the motor will then power all the functions in the normal manner, (excluding the manual stabiliser operation described above).

The only difference is that the DC motor will only run when a function is selected e.g. raising a boom.

❑ Batteries

Since the Bi-Energy MHP is powered by “Deep Cycle Traction Batteries” particular attention should be paid to the batteries on-board charger to ensure proper operation.

The batteries are mounted at each side of the

column (see Figures 11.5 and 11.6).

Lead-acid batteries contain sulphuric acid which will damage eyes or skin on contact.

When working around batteries, ALWAYS wear a face shield to avoid acid in the eyes.

If acid contacts eyes, ush immediately with

clear water and get medical attention.

Wear rubber gloves and protective clothing to keep acid off the skin, if acid contacts the skin, wash off immediately with clear water.

Lead-acid batteries produce ammable and

explosive gasses. NEVER allow smoking,

ames or sparks around batteries.

❑ Battery charger

The Bi-energy MHP is tted with an on-board charger (see Figure 11.7). The charger will completely re-charge the batteries and automatically turn off after the cycle is completed.

Figure 11.5 - Two DC Motor Batteries

(Lower Control Box Side)

Figure 11.6 - Two DC Motor Batteries (Petrol/

Diesel Engine Side)

! IMPORTANT

The side covers must be removed/raised whilst charging to allow gasses to escape.

Figure 11.7 - On-Board Battery Charger

The battery charger is t ted with an “interlock”. This means that during the charging cycle all functions

on the machine are in operative and will remain so

until the charger unit is switched off.

The charging cycle may last from 1 to 12 hours depending on the state of the batteries.

If the charging cycle should exceed 16 hours (indicating a fault) the charger will automatically shut down and the batteries should be checked.

The inlet for connection of mains power to the

charger is mounted under the left hand side cover

and can be accessed with the side cover removed

(see Figure 11.8).

! DANGER

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11. Options

INLET FOR CONNECTING CHARGER TO

MAINS

Figure 11.8 - Mains Power Connector For

Charger

! IMPORTANT

DO NOT recharge the batteries unless the electrolyte level has been checked.

! DANGER

charger that will completely recharge the batteries and turn off after the charge cycle is completed.

■ Bi-Energy, Petrol/Diesel / 240V AC

Another Bi-Energy option available for the TL39T is the 240V AC / Petrol/Diesel option described below.

This consists of a combination of both a gasoline or diesel engine and a 240V AC motor to give a Bi-energy option.

Specically a 240V AC motor is mounted on the column under the left hand side cover. This provides an alternative power source to the gasoline or diesel engine.

The AC motor is powered from an external AC

power source

❑ AC motor

The AC motor is mounted under the left hand side cover (see Figure 11.9).

Figure 11.9 - AC Motor

DO NOT allow smoking, ames or sparks

around batteries.

! IMPORTANT

DO ENSURE the side covers are removed/ raised during the charging process to allow gasses to escape.

❑ Batteries - general maintenance

Al ways keep the batteries clean, free of dirt and corrosion. A lm on top of the battery can accelerate discharge.

Cold reduces battery capacity and retards charging. Heat in creases water usage and can (in extreme circumstances) result in overcharging.

Use distilled water to rell the batteries. Avoid water containing metallic solids such as iron.

❑ Batteries - charging

Fully recharge the batteries, immediately after use. One charging cycle per day is preferred. Fully charged batteries perform best. The deeper the discharge, the fewer number of cycles a battery will deliver. Deep discharges deteriorate the battery quicker than shallow cycles.

❑ AC motor operation

A Gas/Electric switch is used to select either the petrol/diesel engine or the AC motor (see Figure 11.10).

Figure 11.10 - Petrol/Electric Switch

An overly dis charged battery may need to be cycled a few times before it can fully recover. If a battery begins to heat before becoming fully charged, it may be necessary to recharge and discharge the battery a few times.

The MHP is equiped with an automatic bat tery

Rev C page 11-3

11. Options

❑ AC power connection

In order for the AC motor to operate (when the petrol/electric switch is in the electric position) an AC power source must be connected to the MHP (see Figure 11.11).

Figure 11.11 - AC Power Input Connector

❑ Operation

The same controls are used to stop, start and

operate the electric motor as are used for the

petrol/diesel motor.

If the petrol/electric switch is in “electric mode” but no AC power source is connected the MHP will default to petrol operation when the ignition switch is activated.

❑ Bi-Energy, Hydraulic Oil Tank

■ Other Options

■ Air Line To Platform

This consists of pressure ex yellow hose rated at 150 psi working pressure, tted with quick disconnect couplers at each end .

■ Work Lights

Rubber encased work lights can be tted to the platform guardrails. The lights are swivel mounted and each has its own switch.

■ Flashing Light

Mounted on the lower boom the ashing light alerts people that the TL39T is moving. The light ashes at about one ash per second any time the MASTER KEY switch is on. There is no ON/OFF switch for the ashing light, it cannot be turned off while the MHP15/44 is running.

An option is also available that does al low ON/OFF switching of the ashing light.

■ Battery Isolate Switch

Isolates the battery power and can be locked into the off position.

For both Bi-Energy options de scribed an additional

feed line from the hydraulic oil tank is used (see

Figure 11.12).

Hydraulic oil feed to

Honda petrol engine

Second

hydraulic oil

feed line when

using 24VDC or

240V AC Bi-

Energy source

Figure 11.12 - Bi-Energy Hydraulic Tank

Figure 11.13 - Battery Isolate Switch

■ Alternative Power Options

There are a variety of alternative power options

available for the TL39T. These consist of: Diesel engine, 24V power, 240V power and 110V power.

■ RCD/ELCB AC Outlet

A 3 core wire rated at 600 volts AC 15 amps is run up the booms as standard.

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■ Platform Foot Switch

11. Options

Power Input Connector At Base

RCD At Base

Power Outlet At Platform

Figure 11.14 AC Outlet

■ Self Levelling Stabiliser

With this option the stabilisers will ‘self level’ the platform when the auto mode is selected,

alternatively the stabilisers can be used individually

when in the manual mode.

Figure 11.15 - Self Levelling Stabilisers

The foot switch performs the same function as the

standard enable switch. Stepping on the foot switch is an action that must be performed, at the same time as another action, to make the booms/platform move.

Figure 11.17 - Platform Foot Switch

■ 10.9 Metre Height Restriction Kit

This kit may be tted to machines manufactured for the Australian market to comply with Australian

legislation.

■ Spare Wheel

Mounted on the front of the trailer in a recessed well, this is an ideal option for machines that regularly travel in isolated country areas.

Figure 11.16 - Spare Wheel

For machines tted with this kit a key switch  is provided on the lower control box.

This switch allows the machine to operate to its

full boom height of 11.5m when the switch is in the DISABLED position  or to the restricted height of

10.9m when the switch is in the ENABLED position  see Figure 11.18.

The key switch is tted in the upper left hand corner of the lower control box.

Figure 11.18 - Height Lockout Switch

! WARNING

The use of the machine in the unrestricted

mode (over 10.9m) by an uncertied operator

is a breach of Australian law.

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11. Options

In order to operate this machine in the unrestricted mode the operator is required to hold a WP certicate of Competency.

! IMPORTANT

The key MUST NOT be left in the machine by

a qualied operator when the machine is left

unattended.

Note:

The key can only be removed in the 10.9m restricted mode thus ensuring that it is not able

to be operated at full height by an unqualied

operator.

■ Platform Overload Protection

The load sensing system sounds an alarm and

illuminates a lamp to warn the operator that the

platform is overloaded.

The alarm will sound and the overload lights (located at both the Lower and Upper control boxes), will illuminate as soon as the overload point is reached.

Note:

When the alarm sounds all platform movement is prevented.

The alarm and function interlock will remain active

until the load is reduced.

11.19 - Overload Indicator, Lower Control Box

11.20 - Overload Indicator, Upper Control Box

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12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control

■ Hazardous Components

Snorkel products may contain materials and objects that potentially could become signicant re or environmental hazards during the life time of the machine.

1. Antifreeze (ethylene glycol)

2. Battery, lead/acid

3. Diesel fuel

4. Foam in tires

5. Gasoline

6. Hydraulic oil

7. Liqueed petroleum gas

8. Motor oil

The rest of this chapter lists manufacturers’

information you will need if you ever have to

control any of the above items during an upset or emergency.

❑ Antifreeze (UN 1993)

+ Special re ghting procedures:

Use positive pressure, self contained breath ing apparatus.

+ Unusual re and explosion hazards:

Hydrogen and oxygen gases are produced in the cells during normal battery operation.

! DANGER

Hydrogen gas is ammable and oxygen

supports combustion. These gases enter the air through the vent caps. To avoid the chance

of a re or explosion, keep sparks and other

sources of ignition away from the battery.

+ Spill or leak:

Remove combustible materials and all sources of ignition. Contain spill by diking with soda ash (sodium carbonate) or quicklime (calcium oxide). Cover spill with either chemical. Mix well. Make certain mixture is neutral then collect residue and place in a drum or other suitable container. Dispose of as hazardous waste.

+ Fire extinguishing media:

Dry Chemical, foam, or CO2.

+ Special re ghting procedures:

Water spray may be in effective on re but can protect re ghters and cool closed containers. Use fog nozzles if water is used.

! DANGER

DO NOT enter conned re space without full

bunker gear. (Helmet with face shield, bunker coats, gloves & rubber boots). Use a NIOSH approved positive pressure self contained breathing apparatus. Keep container tightly closed. Isolate from oxidizers, heat and open

ame.

+ Spill or leak:

Small - mop up with absorbent material and transfer to hood.

+ Waste disposal method:

! DANGER

ALWAYS wear acid resistant boots, face shield, chemical splash goggles, and acid resistant gloves when handling acid spills or leaks.

NOTE

DO NOT release UN-neutralized acid!

+ Waste disposal method:

SulfuricAcid: Neutralize as above for a spill, collect residue, and place in a drum or suitable container. Dispose of as hazard ous waste.

NOTE

DO NOT ush lead contaminated acid to sewer.

+ Waste disposal method

Batteries: Send to lead smelter for reclamation

following applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Small - evaporate until all vapors are gone. Dispose of remainder by legally applicable methods.

❑ Battery, Lead/Acid (UN 2794)

+ Extinguishing media:

Dry chemical, foam, or CO2.

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❑ Diesel Fuel (NA 1993)

+ Extinguishing media:

Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO2.

12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control

+ Special re ghting procedures:

Use water to keep re exposed containers cool. If leak or spill has not ignited, use water spray to

disperse the vapors and to provide protection for

personnel attempting to stop a leak. Water spray may be used to ush spills away from exposures.

+ Unusual re and explosion hazards:

Products of combustion may contain carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other toxic materials.

! DANGER

DO NOT enter enclosed or conned space

without proper protective equipment including respiratory protection.

+ Spill or leak:

Contain spill immediately in smallest area possible. Recover as much of the product itself as possible by such methods as vacuuming, followed by soaking up of residual uids by use of absorbent materials.

Remove contaminated items including contaminated soil and place in proper containers for disposal. Avoid washing, draining, or directing material to storm or sanitary sewers .

+ Waste disposal method:

Recycle as much of the recoverable product as possible.

! DANGER

Burning produces intense heat, dense smoke, and toxic gases, such as carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, and traces of hydrogen cyanide.

+ Spill or leak:

Pick up and handle as any other inert solid material.

+ Waste disposal method:

Not considered a hazardous material. Dispose of material according to any local, state, and federal regulations.

❑ Gasoline (UN 1203)

+ Extinguishing media:

Dry chemical, foam, or CO2.

+ Special re ghting procedures:

Water may be in effective to extinguish, but water should be used to keep re exposed containers cool. If a leak or spill has not ignited, use water

spray to disperse the vapors and to protect

personnel attempting to stop a leak. Water spray may be used to ush spills away from areas of potential ignition.

+ Unusual re and explosion hazards:

Highly Flammable. Products of combustion may contain carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and othertoxicmaterials.

Dispose of non-recyclable material as a RCRA hazardous waste by such methods as incineration, complying with federal, state, and local regulations.

❑ Foam In Tires

+ Extinguishing media:

Water, dry chem i cal, foam, or CO2.

+ Special re ghting procedures:

Evacuate non emergency personnel to a safe area.

+ Unusual re and explosion hazards:

Fire ghters should use self contained breathing apparatus. Avoid breathing smoke, fumes, and decomposition products.

Use water spray to drench smoldering elastomer. Product may melt, after ignition, to form ammable liquid.

! DANGER

DO NOT enter enclosed or conned space

without proper protective equipment including respiratory protection.

+ Spill or leak:

Review re and explosion hazards before proceeding with clean up. Use appropriate personal protective equipment during clean up. Dike spill. Prevent liquid from entering sewers, water ways, or low areas. Soak up with sawdust, sand, oil dry or other absorbent material. Shovel or sweep up.

Remove source of heat, sparks, ame, impact, friction or electricity including internal combustion engines and power tools. If equipment is used for spill cleanup, it must be explosion proof and suitable for ammable liquid and vapor.

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12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control

NOTE

Vapors released from the spill may create an explosive atmosphere.

+ Waste disposal method:

Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal must be in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.

! CAUTION

DO NOT ush to surface water or sanitary

sewer system. By itself, the liquid is expected to be a RCRA ignitable hazardous waste.

❑ Hydraulic Oil (UN 1270)

+ Extinguishing media:

Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO2.

+ Special re ghting procedures:

Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water to keep re exposed containers cool. Water spray may be used to ush spills away from exposures.

+ Unusual re and explosion hazards:

Products of combustion may contain carbon monoxide, carbondioxide, and other toxic materials.

Dispose of non-recyclable materialas a RCRA hazardous waste by such methods as incineration, complying with federal, state, and local regulations.

❑ Liqueed Petroleum Gas (UN 1075)

+ Extinguishing media:

Water spray. Class A-B-C or BC re extinguishers.

+ Special re ghting procedures:

Stop ow of gas. Use water to keep re exposed containers cool. Use water spray to disperse unignited gas or vapor.

If ignition has occurred and no water available, tank metal may weaken from over heating. Evacuate area. If gas has not ignited, LP gas liquid or vapor may be dispersed by water spray or ooding.

+ Unusual re and explosion hazards:

Highly Flammable. Products of combustion may contain carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide and other toxic materials.

! DANGER

DO NOT enter enclosed or conned space

without proper protective equipment including respiratory protection.

! DANGER

DO NOT enter enclosed or conned space

without proper protective equipment including respiratory protection.

+ Spill or leak:

Contain spill immediately in smallest area possible. Recover as much of the product it self as possible by such methods as vacuuming, followed by soaking up of residual uids by use of absorbent materials.

Remove contaminated items including contaminated soil and place in proper containers for disposal. Avoid washing, draining or directing material to storm or sanitary sewers .

+ Waste disposal method:

Recycle as much of the recoverable product as possible.

+ Spill or leak:

Keep public away. Shut off supply of gas. Eliminate sources of ignition. Ventilate the area. Disperse with water spray.

Contact between skin and these gases in liquid form can cause freezing of tissue causing injury similar to thermal burn.

NOTE

Vapors released from the spill may create an explosive atmosphere.

+ Waste disposal method:

Treatment, storage, transportation and disposal must be in accordance with applicable federal, state, provincial, and local regulations.

❑ Motor Oil (UN 1270)

+ Extinguishing media:

Use water spray, dry chemical, foam, or CO2.

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12. Fire Fighting and Chemical Control

+ Special re ghting procedures:

Water or foam may cause frothing. Use water to keep re exposed containers cool. Water spray may be used to ush spills away from exposures.

+ Unusual re and explosion hazards:

Products of combustion may contain carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, and other toxic materials.

! DANGER

DO NOT enter enclosed or conned space

without proper protective equipment including respiratory protection.

+ Spill or leak:

Contain spill immediately in smallest area possible. Recover as much of the product it self as possible by such methods as vacuuming, followed by soaking up of residual uids by use of absorbent materials.

Remove contaminated items including contaminated soil and place in proper containers for disposal. Avoid washing, draining or directing material to storm or sanitary sewers .

+ Waste disposal method:

Recycle as much of the recoverable product as possible.

Dispose of non-recyclable material as a RCRA hazardous waste by such methods as incineration, complying with federal, state, and local regulations.

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13. Operator’s Troubleshooting

■ Troubleshooting

All of the actions described in this chapter may be performed by an TL39T operator, a trained and qualied service technician is not required.

The rst column, of the following chart, lists some common problems encountered by TL39T operators.

The second column lists some of the causes for

❑ Operator Troubleshooting Chart

Problem Cause Remedy

Engine will not crank. 1. Flat battery. Replace / charge battery.

2. Main circuit breaker, in ground control box, has tripped..

3. Loose battery terminals . Tighten battery leads at battery.

Engine cranks but will not start.

1. Out of fuel. Fill the engine with the correct type /

Any problem that cannot be xed by actions

listed below should be referred to a trained

and qualied TL39T service technician.

Reset circuit breaker , then try to start the engine. If it will not start, refer the problem to a qualied service technician.

grade of fuel.

! CAUTION

Engine runs but no outrigger function.

Engine runs but no boom function.

Bleed down at platform

inoperative.

2. Fuel tap off. Locate fuel tap on engine and turn to ON.

1. Leg / boom switch in lower control box incorrectly set

1. Speed control set too SLOW.

2. Stabilisers not set correctly. All stabilisers must be set on rm ground

3. Lack of hydraulic oil. A. Check hydraulic system for leaks.

1. Flat battery. A. Charge / replace the battery.

Switch to Stabilisers to operate

stabilisers.

Turn Speed Control C.W. until function starts.

before boom functions will operate.

B. Top up the oil tank with the correct

type / grade of hydraulic oil.

B. Use Manual Bleed Down from lower

station.

each problem. The third column lists remedies.

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Appendix A. Glossary

► aerial platform

a mobile device that has an adjustable position platform, supported from ground level by a structure.

► ambient temperature

the air temperature of the immediate

environment.

► ammeter

an instrument for measuring the strength of an electric current in amperes.

► authorized personnel

personel approved as assigned to perform specic duties at a specic location.

► base

the relevant contact points of the aerial platform

that form the stability support (e.g. wheels, casters, outriggers, stabilisers).

► boom

► ground fault circuit interrupter or

residual current detector

a fast-act ing circuit breaker that opens to stop electrical circuit ow if it senses a very small current leakage to ground. Also called GFCI or RCD. The GFCI/RCD is used to protect personnel against a potential shock hazard from defective electrical tools or wiring.

► guardrail system

a vertical barrier around the platform to prevent

personnel from falling.

► hazardous location

any location that contains, or has the potential to contain, an explosive or ammable atmosphere as dened by ANSI/NFPA 505.

► jib boom

a boom assembly located between the main

boom and the platform.

► level sensor

a movable cantilever beam which supports the

platform.

► center of gravity

the point in the aerial platform around which its

weight is evenly balanced.

► chassis

the integral part of the aerial platform that provides mobility and support for the booms.

► fall restraint

a system that is used while working on a boom lift within the bound aries of platform guardrails to provide restraint from being projected up ward from the platform. This system includes a harness or belt, lanyard, and a lanyard anchor. Federal OSHA, ANSI, and Snorkel require the use of

additional fall protection beyond the platform

guardrails on boom supported aerial platforms.

► fall or ground pressure

the maximum pressure, expressed in pounds per square inch, a single wheel concentrates on the oor or ground.

► gradeability

he maximum slope that the aerial platform is capable of travel.

a device that detects a preset degree of variation from perfect level. The level sensor is used to sound an alarm if operating on a slope greater than the preset value. It may also (depending on the machine) prevent the it from operating further until it is brought back within the preset parameters.

► lower controls

the controls located at ground level for operating some or all of the functions of the aerial platform.

► main boom

a boom assembly lo cated between the turn table

and the platform or jib boom. The main boom includes the base, intermediate, and tip boom.

► maximum travel height

the maximum platform height or the most adverse conguration(s) with respect to stability in which travel is permitted by the manufacturer.

► Minimum Safe Approach Distance

the minimum safe distance that electrical

conductors may be approached when using the aerial platform. Also called MST

► operation

the performance of any aerial platform functions

within the scope of its specications and in accordance with the manufacturers instructions, the users work rules, and all applicable governmental regulations.

► operator

► upper controls

a qualied person who controls the movement of an aerial platform.

► personal fall arrest system

a fall protection system that is used while working on an unprotected edge (such as a roof top with no guardrail). This system includes a harness, lanyard or other connecting device, a fall arrestor, an energy absorber or decelerator, an anchorage connector, and a secure anchorage such as a building beam, girders or columns. An aerial platform is not a fall arrest anchorage.

► platform

the portion of an aerial platform intended to be occupied by personnel with their tools and

materials.

► platform height

the vertical distance measured from the oor of

the platform to the surface upon which the chassis

is being supported.

► prestart inspection

the controls located on or beside the platform

used for operating some or all of the functions of the aerial platform.

► wheelbase

the distance from the centre of the rear wheel to

the centre of the front wheel.

► working envelope

the area dened by the horizontal and vertical

limits of boom travel that the platform may be positioned in

a required safety inspection routine that is performed daily before operating the aerial platform.

► qualied person

a person, who by reason of knowledge, experience, or training is familiar with the operation to be performed and the hazards involved.

► rated work load

the designed carrying capacity of the aerial platform as specied by the manufacturer.

► stow

to place a component, such as the platform, in its rest position.

► turning radius

the raidus of the circle created by the wheel during a 360O turn with the steering wheels turned to maximum. inside turning radius is the wheel closest to the centre and outside turning radius is the wheel farthest from the centre.

► turntable

the structure above the rotation bearing which supports the main boom. The turntable rotates about the centerline of rotation.

► unrestricted rated work load

the maximum designed carrying capacity of the

aerial platform allowed by the manufacturer in all

operating congurations.

Index

10.9 metre restriction kit, 1-5

10.9m height restriction kit, 2-2

AC outlet RCD/ELCB, 7-7 Automatic Shut-offs

Circuit Breakers

Main Circuit Breaker, 5-1

Stabilisers, 5-1

Automatic Stabilisers, 8-3

Setting Manually, 8-3

Battery uid level, 7-3 Battery terminals, 7-3 Bolts and fasteners, 7-4 Booms Identication, 3-5

Controls

Control switches

Boom Speed, 6-2, 6-4 Booms/Stabiliser Selector, 8-4 Choke/Cold Start, 6-2, 6-4, 8-4 Emergency Lower, 6-4 Emergency Stop, 6-2, 6-3 Emergency Stop switch, 8-3, 8-4, 9-1 Enable Foot (option), 6-4 Enable switch, 6-4 Height Lockout, 6-3 Level Basket, 6-2, 6-4 Lift Enable, 6-3 Lift enable indicator, 6-4 Lower Boom, 6-2, 6-4, 8-5, 8-6 Master Key Switch, 7-1 Platform Level, 8-5, 8-6 Platform/Ground Selector, 6-2, 8-3, 9-1 Slew, 6-2, 6-4, 8-5, 8-6 Stabliser / Boom Secector Switch, 6-2 Start, 6-4 Tele Boom, 6-2, 6-4, 8-5, 8-6

Upper Boom, 6-2, 6-4, 8-5, 8-6 Emergency Lower, 6-3 Ground Control Box, 6-2

Control switches, 6-2 Platform Control Box

Control switches, 6-3 Platform Rotator, 6-5, 8-6

Controls and Control Decals Locations, 6-1

Electrical

Electrocution, 1-3, 8-1

Electrical Hazard Warning

see Electrical Hazard - page i Emergency lower, 7-6 Emergency Lower Control, 6-3 Emergency Lowering From Ground

Manual Valve Lower Boom, 9-2

Manual Valve Upper Boom, 9-2 Emergency Operation, 9-1

Operation From Ground Control Box, 9-2

Operation From Platform Control Box, 9-1

Procedures, 9-1 Engine

Cooling system, 3-3

Displacement, 3-3

Engine oil level, 7-2

Fuel, 3-3

Fuel consumption, 3-3

Fuel grade, 3-3

Fuel leaks, 7-2

Fuel Level, 7-2

Fuel tank cap, 7-2

Ignition system, 3-3

Make, 3-3 Model, 3-3

Oil capacity, 3-3

Oil grade, 3-3

Type, 3-3 Engine data, 3-3

Falling hazards, 1-3 Flashing light, 7-6

Gauges

Hourmeter, 4-1

Hydraulic Oil Level, 4-1

Level Bubble, 4-1 General Specications, 3-1 Ground Control Box, 6-2 Ground Control Switches, 7-6 Ground station, 7-6

Rev C index - 1

Index

Hazardous Components, 12-1

Battery, Lead/Acid (UN 2794), 12-1 Gasoline (UN 1203), 12-2 Hydraulic Oil (UN 1270), 12-3 Motor Oil (UN 1270) , 12-3

Hourmeter, 4-1

Hydraulic oil

Filler cap, 7-3 Hydraulic oil leaks, 7-3 Hydraulic oil level, 7-3

Hydraulic Oil Level, 4-1

Inspection

Operators pre-operational inspection, 7-1

Inspection and Maintenance Table, 7-1

Insulation rating, 3-1, 3-2

Left side view of machine, 3-6 Level Bubble, 4-1 Light Flashing, 7-6

Main Circuit Breaker, 5-1 manual of responsibilities, A-iv Manual Stabiliser Valves, 8-2 Maximum height to basket oor, 3-1, 3-2 Maximum outreach, 3-1, 3-2

Maximum rated axle capacity, 3-1, 3-2 Maximum towing speed, 3-1, 3-2 Minimum Safe Approach Distance

see Electrical Hazard - page ii

Nomenclature And Serial Numbers, 3-5

Operating Procedures, 8-1

Control Stations, 8-1

Emergency Stopping, 8-1

Moving The Platform, 8-5

Starting From Ground Control Box, 8-1

Starting From Platform Control Box, 8-4 Operation, 8-1

Operators

Qualied, 7-1, 8-3 Operator’s Manual, 7-2 Other Safety Devices, 2-1 Overall height, 3-1, 3-2

Placards and decals, 7-7

Standard placards and decals, 7-7

Platform

Lanyard anchor points, 7-5 Platform Control Switches, 7-7 Platform Gravity Gate, 7-5 Platform Guardrails, 7-5 Platform size, 3-1, 3-2 Pre-operational Inspection Table, 7-1 Pre-start Inspection, 1-2

RCD/ELCB Outlet (option), 5-1 Right side view of machine, 3-5

Safe Operation, 1-1 Safe working load, 3-1, 3-2 safety alerts, A-iii Safety Decals and Placards, 1-5 Safety Devices

Bubble level, 2-3

Emergency Stop Switches, 2-1

Enable switch, 2-2

Enable switch (foot), 2-3

Flashing light, 2-3

Gravity gate, 2-2

Guardrails, 2-2

Lanyard anchor points, 2-1

RCD/ELCB AC outlet, 2-3

Safety Device Information, 2-1

Safety precautions

Fuel Handling Precautions, 1-4

Hydraulic Systems, 1-4 Securing for Day, 8-6 Stabiliser Controls, 6-5

Automatic Operation, 6-6

Manual Operation, 6-5 Stabilisers, 5-1 Stowing

Correct Stowed Position, 10-1

Locking the Booms, 10-1 Stowing the MHP14AT, 10-1

Boom lock pin, 10-1

Boom Restraint and Keeper, 10-1 Structural damage and welds, 7-5

Boom welds, 7-5

index - 2 Rev C

Tipover hazard, 1-3 Towing, 10-2

Bolt, D-Clamp or attaching device, 10-2 Jockey wheel, 10-2 Latching mechanism, 10-2 Road lights, 10-2

Tow ball, 10-2 Trailer tongue weight, 3-1, 3-2 Transporting the MHP14AT, 10-1

Securing to a Transport Vehicle, 10-1

Trailering, 10-1 Travelling height, 3-1, 3-2 Troubleshooting, 13-1

Operator Troubleshooting Chart, 13-1 Turntable rotation, 3-1, 3-2 Tyre Pressure, 7-4

Index

Unlocking the Booms, 8-3

Warranty - Limited

see inside front cover

Weight, 3-1, 3-2 Wheels and tyres, 7-4 Wiring harnesses, 7-2

Loose connections, 7-2 Work Place Inspection and Practices, 1-2 Working Envelope MHP14AT, 3-4 Working height, 3-1, 3-2

Rev C index - 3

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