Snorkel TM12 User Manual

Operator Manual

TM12

SERIAL NO. 7352 to Current

WARNING

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

operating instructions, and the Scaffold Industry Association’s

MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIES of ANSI A92.6-1999 before performing

maintenance on or operating any UpRight Aerial Work Platform.

P/N 107098-002

TM12

Serial Number 7352 – Current

When contacting UpRight for service or parts information, be sure to include the MODEL and SERIAL NUMBERS
from the equipment nameplate. Should the nameplate be missing, the SERIAL NUMBER is also stamped on top of the
chassis above the front axle pivot.

Stamped Serial Number

UpRight, Inc.

801 South Pine Street
Madera, California 93637

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
PA RTS: 1-888-UR-PART S
PARTS FAX: [phone]

Call Toll Free in U.S.A.

1-800-926-LIFT

UpRight

Unit S1, Park West Industrial Park

Friel Avenue

Nangor Road

Dublin 12, Ireland
TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]

PERATOR

O

M

ANUAL

WARNING

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

and the Scaffold Industry Association’s MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIES of ANSI A92.6-1999

before performing maintenance on or operating any UpRight Aerial Work Platform.

Safety Rules

Safety Rules

Safety RulesSafety Rules

Electrocution Hazard

Electrocution Hazard Tip Over Hazard

Electrocution HazardElectrocution Hazard

Tip Over Hazard Collision Hazard

Tip Over HazardTip Over Hazard

Collision Hazard Fall Hazard

Collision HazardCollision Hazard

Fall Hazard

Fall HazardFall Hazard

NEVER operate the machine within ten

(10) feet of power lines.

THIS MACHINE IS NOT INSULATED.

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NEVER

curbs, or debris.

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NEVER

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ALWAYS

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NEVER

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NEVER

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NEVER

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LOOK

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DISTRIBUTE

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NEVER

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NEVER

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INSPECT

hoses, loose wire connections, and wheel bolts.

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NEVER

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IF ALARM SOUNDS

surface.

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IN CASE OF EMERGENCY

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NEVER

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NEVER

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NEVER

turer’s written consent.

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VERIFY

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NEVER

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AFTER USE

operate the machine without first surveying the work area for surface hazards such as holes, drop-offs, bumps,

operate the machine if all guardrails are not properly in place and secured with all fasteners properly torqued.

close and secure the entrance after entering the platform.
use ladders or scaffolding on the platform.
exceed the maximum platform load. See “Specifications” on page 16.
attach overhanging loads or increase platform size.

up, down and around for overhead obstructions and electrical conductors.

all platform loads evenly on the platform.
use damaged equipment. (Contact UpRight for instructions. See toll free phone number on inside back cover.)
change operating or safety systems.

the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose or missing hardware, hydraulic leaks, damaged cables or

climb down elevating assembly when the platform is elevated.

while the platform is elevated, STOP, carefully lower the platform. Move the machine to a firm, level

perform service on the machine while the platform is elevated without blocking the elevating assembly.
recharge batteries near sparks or open flame; batteries that are being charged emit explosive hydrogen gas.
replace any component or part with anything other than original UpRight replacement parts without the manufac-

that all labels are in place and legible before using.

tow the machine. Transport by truck or trailer only.

, secure the machine against unauthorized use by turning the Chassis Key Switch off and removing the key.

NEVER operate or drive with the

platform elevated unless on firm, level

push the Emergency Stop Switch to cut power to all machine functions.

surface.

NEVER position the machine without

first checking for overhead obstructions

or other hazards.

NEVER climb, stand or sit on the

platform guardrails or midrail.

California Proposition 65 Warning

Battery Posts, terminals and related accessories contain lead compounds, chemicals known to the State of

California to cause cancer and reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.

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ONTENTS

Introduction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

General Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3

Controls and Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

Pre-Operation Safety Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4

System Function Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5

Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6

Travel With Platform Lowered . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Elevating The Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Travel With The Platform Elevated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Lowering The Platform . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Emergency Lowering. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Parking Brake Release . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

After Use Each Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Transporting the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

By Crane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

By Forklift . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

By Truck . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9

Blocking the Elevating Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Removal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Hydraulic Fluid. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Check Hydraulic Fluid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Battery Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Battery Charging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Daily Inspection and Maintenance Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12

Daily Preventative Maintenance Checklist . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13

Labels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

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WARNING

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NTRODUCTION

G

ENERAL

Introduction

This manual covers the TM12 Aerial Work Platform. This manual must be stored on the machine at all
times.

Read, understand and follow all safety rules and operating instructions before attempting to operate the
machine.

D

ESCRIPTION

DO NOT

are not properly in place and secured with
all fasteners properly torqued

10. Battery Charger

11. Charger Outlet Plug

use the machine

1. Platform

2. Entry Chain

3. Elevating Mast

4. Platform Controls

5. Manual Case

6. Electrical Box

7. Hydraulic Reservoir

8. Battery Tray

9. Emergency Down Valve Knob

if all guardrails

.

Figure 1:

TM12 Series

4

5

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1

3

6

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11

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Controls and Indicators

Platform Controller

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2

8

6

7

9

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Chassis Controller (Right Side)

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3

5

2

1. Interlock Switch

2. Platform Emergency Stop Switch

3. Control Handle

4. Steering Switch

5. Lift/Drive Switch

6. Chassis Emergency Stop Switch

7. Chassis Up/Down Switch

8. Chassis Key Switch

9. Hour Meter

C

ONTROLS

The operator shall know the location of each control and indicator and have a thorough knowledge of the
function and operation of each before attempting to operate the unit.

AND

I

NDICATORS

Figure 2:

Controls and Indicators

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PERATION

NOTE:

Carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules, operating instructions, labels,

Industry Association’s MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIES of ANSI A92.6-1999

steps each day before use.

1. Open the chassis door and inspect for damage, fluid leaks or missing parts.

2. Check the level of the hydraulic fluid with the platform fully lowered. Open the chassis door and remove
the reservoir cap, fluid should be visible on the dipstick. Add recommended hydraulic fluid if necessary.
See “Specifications” on page 16.

3. Check that the fluid level in the batteries is correct. See “Battery Maintenance” on page 10.

4. Verify that the batteries are charged.

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

6. Check that all guardrails are properly in place and secured with all fasteners properly torqued.

7. Inspect the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose or missing hardware, hydraulic leaks, dam­aged cables or hoses, loose wire connections, and wheel bolts.

S

AFETY

I

NSPECTION

and the Scaffold

. Perform the following

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