Snorkel TL49 User Manual

Operator Manual

TL49TL49

SERIAL NO. 1001 TO CURRENT

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

WARNING

All personnel shall carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules, operating instructions and

the Scaffold Industry Association’ s MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIES (ANSI 92.2) before

operating or preforming maintenance on any UpRight aerial work platform.

SAFETY RULES

NEVER operate this

machine within 10 feet of

power lines or cables.

THIS MACHINE IS NOT

INSULA TED.

ALL occupants must wear an approved fall restraint properly attached to a designated platform anchorage point. Attach
only one fall restraint to each anchorage point.

NEVER operate the machine without first surveying the work area for surface hazards such as holes, drop-off’s (curbs),
bumps and debris.

NEVER exceed the safe working load of 475 lbs (215 kg), (max. 2 persons plus 120 lbs (55 kg) of equipment).
DO NOT increase wind loadings by fitting items such as sign boards, flags etc. to the cage or boom.
DISTRIBUTE all loads evenly on the platform. See the Specifications Table on Page 16 for the maximum platform load.
NEVER operate the machine unless you have been fully trained in its safe use, are medically fit and have read and fully

understood these instructions.

OPERATE the machine on firm level ground with a minimum bearing capacity of 11,500 lbs / ft
DO NOT use in winds exceeding 27 mph (12.5 m/s - Beaufort Force 6).
NEVER use ladders or scaffolding on the platform.
DO NOT attach overhanging loads, increase the size of the working platform, use the machine as a crane or for any

other application involving additional loads or forces.

NEVER change or modify operating or safety systems.
INSPECT the machine thoroughly for missing decals, cracked welds, loose hardware, hydraulic leaks, damaged cables,

loose wire connections or wheel bolts. NEVER use damaged equipment. (Contact UpRight Irl. Ltd. for instructions).
NEVER climb down an elevating assembly with the platform elevated.
NEVER use this machine unless the platform entrance drop bar is in position.
NEVER perform service on or in the elevating assembly while the platform is elevated without first blocking the

elevating assembly.

NEVER recharge batteries near sparks or open flame; Charging batteries emit highly explosive hydrogen gas.
SECURE the work platform against unauthorized use by turning Keyswitch off, and then remove key from the switch.
NEVER replace any component or part with anything other than original UpRight replacement parts without the

manufacturer’s consent.

All Outrigger Pads must be in contact with a firm surface and the Chassis levelled before elevating the Platform.
IF ALARM SOUNDS while the platform is elevated, STOP. Carefully retract the booms, using the emergency

functions and lower the platform without slewing. Move the machine to a firm, level surface.

NEVER elevate the

Platform until all four (4)

Outriggers have been

correctly deployed.

NEVER position the

platform without first

checking for overhead

obstructions or other

hazards.

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NEVER sit, stand or

climb on guard rail or

midrail of the

platform.

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(550 kN / m2).

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

Introduction

This Manual covers the operation of the TL49 Trailer
Mounted Work Platform. This manual must be stored on

the machine at all times.

Pre-Operation & Safety

Inspection

WARNING

Carefully read, understand and follow all safety
rules and operating instructions. Perform the
following steps each day before use. DO NOT
perform service on the W ork Platform with the
platform elevated unless the elevating assembly is
properly supported.

1. Remove module covers and inspect for damage, oil
leaks or missing parts.

2. Check the level of the hydraulic oil with the platform
fully lowered and the Outriggers fully stowed. Oil
should be visible on the filler cap dip stick. If
necessary top-up using ISO#46 hydraulic oil.

3. Check that the electrolyte level in the batteries
is correct. (Battery Maintenance, Page 9)

4. Verify batteries are charged.

5. Check that the A.C. extension cord has been
disconnected from the charger.

6. Carefully inspect the entire machine for damage
such as cracked welds or structural members, loose
or missing parts, oil leaks, damaged cables or hoses,
loose connections and tyre damage.

7. Move machine, if necessary, to an unobstructed area
where machine can be fully elevated.

8. Check that the surface is capable of supporting
the outrigger loads, and is generally level. Apply the
handbrake.

9. Ensure that no leaks are present on the hydraulic
hoses to the Outrigger cylinders and that they are
properly secured. Check that there is no physical
damage to the cylinder body or ram. IF THERE IS

ANY DAMAGE DO NOT PROCEED IN
USING THE MACHINE.

10. To extend the Hydraulic Outriggers an Operator
must first ensure that all Emergency Stop Buttons
are released (turned clockwise). Then turn the
Keyswitch to the chassis position and deploy the
Outriggers using the T oggle Switches until the
Outrigger Foot Pads come into contact with the

surface (See Figure 1). Care should be exercised
that the Foot Pads are orientated correctly. When all
four Outriggers are in contact with the surface the
Chassis can then be elevated. This should be done
by extending each Outrigger one at a time in small
increments until both of the Road Wheels have just
cleared the ground.

1 1 . The Chassis must then be levelled using the

Bubble Level on the rear of the Chassis as a
reference. When carrying out these minor
adjustments the last operation on the Outriggers
must be an extension so as to avoid the possibility of
minor settling in the Hydraulic Fluid.
For a more detailed description of this procedure the
instructions in the Operation Section of this
Operators Manual should be followed.

WARNING

Do not use a machine that is damaged or
malfunctioning. T ag and remove the unit from
service until it is repaired.

SYSTEM FUNCTION INSPECTION

NOTE:

Refer to Figure 2, Figure 3 & Figure 4 for the
Outrigger Control, Lower Control and Platform
Control locations.

WARNING

ST AND CLEAR of the W ork Platform while
performing the following checks.

BEFORE operating the W ork Platform survey the
work area for surface hazards such as holes, drop­off’s (curbs), bumps and debris.

CHECK in all directions, including above the
W ork Platform, for obstructions and power lines or
cables.

CORDON off the area within the platform’ s
working area to keep passers-by clear of the
booms.

12. Turn both of the Chassis and the Platform

Emergency Stop buttons ON (rotate clockwise).
Turn the Keyswitch on the Outrigger Control box to
the position marked CHASSIS (anticlockwise
position).

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13. Using the chassis control T oggle Switches, fully

ELEVATE Booms 1 & 2 and EXTEND the
T elescopic Boom.

14. V isually inspect the elevating assembly and cage
mounting/structure, lift cylinders, cables and hoses
for leaks, damage or erratic operation. Check for
missing or loose parts such as nuts, bolts and
circlips.

15. Test the Emergency Lowering Valves on the Upper
and Lower Lift Cylinder are operating correctly as
detailed on Page 6. PUSH/TURN the Emergency
Stop Button to identify that functions will indeed
cease when depressed.

16. Check the SLEW left and right function.

17. Return the machine to an elevated position just
above the Boom Rest 1 ft (300 mm). To confirm
that the Outriggers and Outrigger Limit Switches
will operate correctly while the machine is elevated,
it is then vital that each Outrigger Limit Switch is
individually tested.
Retract the Rear Left Outrigger using the Toggle
Switches on the Outrigger Control Box (will simulate
an Outrigger out of deployment). At this point the
TL49 should have the following characteristics;

the alarm will sound and the DOWN, RETRACT &
SLEW Boom functions only will be operable from the
Lower Controls.

The above test should be repeated for all Outriggers.

18. Lower each boom until the Elevating Assembly is
fully stowed. Repeat all the above tests from
the Platform Controls.

19. While testing the Platform Controls it is also
necessary to test that the Emergency Override
functions will work. While elevated in the Platform
request a colleague to activate the Tilt Sensor. The

alarm should sound and normal controls should
cease. By turning the Platform Selector Switch to
the Emergency Override position the DOWN

functions, RETRACT functions and SLEW
functions only will be activated.

The Emergency Override functions should also give
the Down & Slew functions only when an
Outrigger Limit Switch is deactivated. Carry out
the tests as outlined in Item No.17 in this section.

The System Function Inspection is then complete.

PRE-TRANSPORT INSPECTION

20. Lower the jockey wheel until it is in contact with the
surface.

21. Retract the Outriggers fully. To do this the operator
must use the Toggle Switches on the Outrigger
Control Box to raise each Outrigger individually in
small increments until the road wheels are taking the
W ork Platform’s weight. Raise the Outriggers until
they are locked in the required vertical position. The
Outriggers are now correctly stowed.

22. Return the Keyswitch to the OFF (centre) position.
Check tyre pressures and thread depth. These
procedures are further detailed on Page 8.

WARNING

If there are any concerns about the safe use or
operation of the TL49 following this
Pre-Operation Inspection DO NOT USE THE
TL49 WORK PLA TFORM. Contact your
supplier or UpRight’ s Product Support
Department.

Outrigger Raised

To activate the Outrigger Control Box the Keyswitch
must be turned to the CHASSIS position. For each
Outrigger there will be a toggle switch. Each toggle
switch will have its corresponding graphic.

To deploy (lower) an Outrigger it’s toggle switch
should be held down. To retract (raise) an

Outrigger Lowered

Outrigger it’s toggle switch should be held up.

Figure 1: Deploying the Outriggers

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The On/Off/
Emergency
Override Switch

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3

is located on the
left side of the
Upper Control
Box.
To utilize the
Emergency

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1

6
5

Override feature
turn and hold
the Switch to the
‘EMERGENCY’

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position.

Figure 2 : Upper Control Box

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9

11

10

12

15

13

To operate the Toggle Switches above the Keyswitch (13)
must be turned to the anticlockwise position - CHASSIS.

Figure 3 : Lower Control Box

INDEX

NAME FUNCTION INDEX

NO.

1SWITCH :

ON/OFF/
EMERGENCY
OVERRIDE

2SELECTOR

SWITCH

3JOYSTICK

CONTROL
LEVER

4EMERGENCY

STOP
SWITCH

5SYSTEM OK

INDI CATOR

Turn clockwise for power 'ON', in
centre position for power 'OFF' and
anticlockwise for 'EME RGENC Y
OVERRIDE'. (Must be held against
spring pressure in this position)

Select function to be operated. Left
Hand position for BOOM1, the next
position for BOOM2 and the next
position for TELESCOPE. The SLEW
function is the Right Hand position.
Only one function can be sele c ted at
any one time.

Squeeze the Interlock Switch,
coloured red. This wi ll activate the
controller. To activate the BOOM1 UP,
BOOM2 UP, TELESCOPE
RE TR ACT o r ROTATE RIG H T
functions the controller s hould be
pushed forward.
To activate the BOOM1 DOWN,
BOOM2 DOWN, TELESCOPE
EXTEND or ROTATE L EFT f unctions
the controller should be
pulled back. The speed that each
function operates is related to how far
the Joystick is moved from the centre
position.
Push red button to cut off power to all
functions (OFF). Turn clockwise to
release and restore power.

Illuminates to indica te that the
Outrigger Switches are activated, i.e.
the Outriggers have been properly
deployed and that power is now
available to the Upper Control Box.

NAME FUNCTION INDEX

NO.

6BATTERY

CONDITION
INDICATOR

7 LEVEL

SWITCH

8EMERGENCY

STOP
SWITCH

9 BOOM 1

TOGGLE
SWITCH

10 BOOM 2

TOGGLE
SWITCH

11 TELESCOPE

TOGGLE
SWITCH

12 SLEW

TOGGLE
SWITCH

To operate the Toggle Switches above the Keyswitch (13)
must be turned to the anticlockwise position - CHASSIS.

Figure 4 : Ourtrigger Control Box

This red L.E.D. (Light Emitting Diode)
indicates the condition of the
batteries. It is constantly illumi nated
when the batteries are more than
80% discharged. It flashes repeatedly
when the batteries are 70%
discharged. It is not illuminated when
the batteries are fully charged.
This toggle switch allows the Platform
to have its 'level' adjusted either
forwards or backwards. To activate
this swi tch the P latfo r m must be
stowed and the ON/OFF/
EMERGENCY OVERRIDE Switch
must be held to the Emergency
Override Position.
Push red button to cut off power to all
functions (OFF). Turn clockwise to
release and restore power.

Boom1 can be raised by holding
toggle switch UP, and it can be
lowered by holding toggle switch
DOWN.
Boom2 can be rai sed by holding
toggle switch UP, and it can be
lowered by holding toggle switch
DOWN.

The Telescopic Boom can be
extended by holding toggle switch UP,
and it can be retracted by holding
toggle switch DOWN.
The elevating assembly can be
slewed LEFT by holding toggle switch
LEFT, and
RIGHT by holding switch RIGHT.

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NAME FUNCTION

NO.

13 KEYSWITCH Turn the Key anticlockwise to select

14 EMERGENCY

STOP
SWITCH

15 OUTRIGGER

TOGGLE
SWITCH
Rear Left

16 OUTRIGGER

TOGGLE
SWITCH
Rear Right

17 OUTRIGGER

TOGGLE
SWITCH
Front Le ft

18 OUTRIGGER

TOGGLE
SWITCH
Front Right

the CHASSIS controls or clockwise to
select the PLATFORM controls.
Power OFF is in the centre position.

Push red button to cut off power to all
functions (OFF). Turn clockwise to
release and restore power.

The Outrigger assembly can be
extended by holding toggle switch
DOWN, and retracted by holding
switch UP.
The Outrigger assembly can be
extended by holding toggle switch
DOWN, and retracted by holding
switch UP.
The Outrigger assembly can be
extended by holding toggle switch
DOWN, and retracted by holding
switch UP.

The Outrigger assembly can be
extended by holding toggle switch
DOWN, and retracted by holding
switch UP.

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NOTES :

* An alarm is located in the Upper Control Box. This will sound when Tilt Sensor is activated, and while this alarm is on only

the Emergency Override controls can be used. This alarm will also sound when an Outrigger Limit Switch opens.

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Operation

DEPLOYING THE OUTRIGGERS

Before operating the TL49 W ork Platform it is
imperative that the Pre-Operation Inspection has
been completed and any deficiencies have been
corrected. The operator must also be fully trained
on this machine.

TOWING

WARNING

Before T owing, ensure that the Elevating Assembly
is properly stowed and secured using the Locking
Pin, and that the Outriggers are raised, retracted
and locked into position. See Pre-Transport
Inspection on as before. Ensure the tyres are free
from damage, inflated to the correct pressure and
have sufficient thread depth. Ensure the breakaway
cable is properly attached to the towing vehicle
before driving away .

Adjust the Jockey Wheel using the screw handle until
the Towhitch is just above the height of the tow ball on
the towing vehicle.
Position the tow vehicle and fit the breakaway cable to
a suitable attachment point on the towing vehicle (not
the tow ball stem or towing pin).
While pushing the release button on the Towhitch lower
the Receiver onto the Tow Bar using the screw handle
on the Jockey Wheel, until the catch snaps into position.
Then when the receiver is secure and the Tow Bar is
taking some of the machines weight retract the Jockey
Wheel to its full extent, at which point the Jockey
Wheel will be in its locked position. Retighten the
clamp. This will negate the possibility of the wheel
moving and so the possibility of the Jockey Wheel
screwing down during transport.
Connect the electrical lead to the tow vehicles socket.
Check all lights for correct operation before transporting
the machine.

Position the TL49 on a firm, level surface. Apply the
handbrake and then lower the Jockey Wheel until it comes
into contact with the surface and retighten the clamp. As
the Jockey Wheel is further lowered release the locking
mechanism on the Tow Hitch Receiver. When clear of the
tow bar move the towing vehicle a small distance away
from the TL49. Next ensure that the TL49 is switched to
the ON position using the Keyswitch on the Outrigger
Control Box and that the Emergency Stop Buttons are also
OFF (turned clockwise to release).

DANGER

It is important that all outriggers are correctly
deployed on a firm surface capable of withstanding
the loads imposed. The Chassis MUST be
correctly levelled before elevating the platform.

WARNING

DO NOT use the TL49 W ork Platform unless the
System OK LED (Outriggers Ready) is illuminated.

1. Before deploying the Hydraulic Outriggers it is
necessary that the area be cleared of any objects or
personnel that may infringe on the Outriggers
deployment radius.

2. Turn the Keyswitch located on the Outrigger Control
Box to the ‘Chassis’ position and deploy the
Outriggers using the T oggle Switches until the
Outrigger Foot Pads come into contact with the
surface. Care should be exercised that the Foot
Pads are orientated correctly.Reference Figure 1.

3. When all four Outriggers are in contact with the
surface the Chassis can then be elevated. This
should be done by extending each Outrigger one at a
time in small increments until both of the Road
Wheels have just cleared the surface.

4. Ensure that the machine is level in all planes using
the Bubble Level located at the rear of the Chassis.

NOTE:
Exercise caution during brake “Running In” period
(First 500 miles or 850 Km). When parking on
slopes fully tension the Hand Brake. When moving
the TL49 in reverse ensure that the Hand Brake
spring is fully compressed. Check that the TL49 is
moving in reverse. When not in use it is advisable to
chock wheels to prevent movement.

The last operation to be carried out before entering the
Platform should be to check each of the Outriggers
individually for their stability and that in each instance the
Outrigger Limit Switch is activated. When the Keyswitch
is in the ‘CHASSIS’ position and the Outriggers are
properly deployed there should be no warning alarm.

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