Snorkel XT24SD User Manual
Serial Number 000000 and after
OPERATORS
MANUAL
Part Number 511152-000-EN
Nov 2009
Electrocuon Hazard
Tipping Hazard
Collision Hazard
Falling Hazard
THIS MACHINE IS NOT
INSULATED!
NEVER try to elevate the
plaorm when lted.
NEVER posion the plaorm
without first checking for
overhead obstrucons or
other hazards.
NEVER climb, stand or sit on
plaorm guardrails or mid-
rails.
Operaons Manual
Warning
All personnel shall carefully read, understand and follow all safety rules and operaonal instrucons
before operang or performing maintenance on any XT24SD.
Safety Rules
USE OF THE AERIAL WORK PLATFORM: This aerial work plaorm is intended to li persons and tools as well as the
material used for the job. It is designed for repair, assembly jobs and assignments at overhead workplaces
(ceilings, cranes, roof structures, buildings etc). All other uses of the aerial work plaorm are prohibited!
THIS AERIAL WORK PLATFORM IS NOT INSULATED! For this reason it is crucial to keep a safe distance from live
electrical equipment.
DISTRIBUTE all plaorm loads evenly across the plaorm.
NEVER operate the machine without first surveying the work area for hazards.
OPERATE the machine only on surface capable of supporng the machine weight.
NEVER operate the machine when the wind speeds are in excise of the machine wind speed rang. See “Beaufort
Scale” on page 5 for details.
IN CASE OF EMERGENCY press emergency stop switch which will deacvate all powered funcons.
IF ALARM SOUNDS the machine is lted, plaorm is overloaded or the machine is lowering.
NEVER perform service on machine while elevated unless safety prop is in place.
INSPECT the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose or missing hardware, hydraulic leaks, loose or frayed
wiring, and damaged cables or hoses before using.
VERIFY that all sckers and indicators are in place and legible before using.
NEVER use a machine that is damaged, not funconing properly, or has damaged or missing indicators.
Bypassing any safety equipment is strictly prohibited and presents a danger for the persons on or in the area of
the aerial work plaorm.
Never drive aerial work plaorm with extension deck rolled out, it will cause machine to p over backwards.
NEVER charge the baeries near sparks or open flame. Charging baeries emit explosive hydrogen gas.
Modificaons to the aerial work plaorm are prohibited, permissible only at approval by Snorkel .
AFTER USE, secure the work plaorm from unauthorized use by turning the key switch off and removing key.
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Table of Contents
INTRODUCTION…………………………………………………………………….4
GENERAL DESCRIPTION………………………………………………………...4
SPECIAL LIMITATIONS……………………………………………………………5
PLATFORM CAPACITY………………………………………………………………………………………….5
MANUAL FORCE………………………………………………………………………………………………….5
CONTROLS AND INDICATORS…………………………………….………….6
PRE-OPERATION SAFETY INSPECTION……………………………….…..6
SYSTEM FUNCTION INSPECTION…………………………………….……..7
OPERATION………………………………………………………….……………….8
DRIVING MODE…………………………………………………………………………………………………..8
LIFT MODE………………………………………………………………………………………………………….8
EMERGENCY LOWERING…………………………………………………………………………………….9
PARKING BRAKE………………………………………………………………………………………………….9
AFTER USE EACH DAY………………………………………………………………………………………..10
TOWING PRODECURE………………………………………………………………………………………..10
MAINTENANCE……………………………………………………………………10
APPLYING SAFETY PROP…………………………………………………………………………..………..10
HYDRAULIC FLUID……………………………………………………………………………………………...11
BATTERY MAINTENANCE…………………………………………………………………….………………11
BATTERY CHARGING…………………………………………………………………………………………..11
INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE.…………..…………12
DAILY PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST………………..13
SPECIFICATIONS………………………………………………………………….14
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INTRODUCTION
This manual covers all models of the XT24SD 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.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION- Figure 1-1
1. Hitch Coupler
2. Parking Brake Handle
3. Guide Wheel
4. Trailer Jack
5. Ground Control Box
6. Battery Box
7. Drive Assembly
8. Outrigger Leg
9. Roll-Out Deck Foot Pedal Assembly
10. Platform
11. Guard Rails
12. Joystick Control Box
13. Toe-Kick Board
14. Roll Out Deck
15. Pull Handle Pin
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BEAUFORT
WIND SPEED
GROUND CONDITIONS
RATING
m/s
km/h
ft/s
mph
3
3.4-5.4
12.25-19.4
11.5-17.75
7.5-12.0
Papers and thin branches move, flags wave.
4
5.4-8.0
19.4-28.8
17.75-26.25
12.0-18
Dust is raised, paper whirl up, and small branches sway.
5
8.0-10.8
28.8-38.9
26.25-35.5
18-24.5
Wave crest are apparent in ponds.
6
10.8-13.9
38.9-50.0
35.5-45.5
24.5-31
Power lines whistle. It is difficult to open an umbrella.
7
13.9-17.2
50.0-61.9
45.5-56.5
31-38.5
Whole tree sway. It is difficult to walk against the wind.
SPECIAL LIMITATIONS
Aerial work platform will only drive with the outriggers in the retracted position.
The outriggers will only retract when the scissor stack is all the way down.
Aerial work platform will only raise and lower with the outriggers in the extended position.
The raise function on Aerial work platform will only work when the work platform is level.
The machine is not intended to be driven over rough or very soft terrain.
PLATFORM CAPACITY
The maximum platform capacity for the XT24SD is 227 kg (500 lbs). Two people max may occupy the
platform.
DO NOT exceed the maximum platform capacity or the platform occupancy limits for this machine.
If the platform capacity exceeds the rated load the machine will sound an audible alarm and overload
light will be illuminated. After the machine hits overload the machine must be completely lowered and
weight must be unloaded below the rated capacity.
MANUAL FORCE
Manual force is the force that is applied by the occupants to objects such as walls or other structures
outside the work platform.
The maximum allowable manual force is limited to 667 N (150 lbs.) of force per occupant, with a
maximum of 1334 N (300 lbs.) for two occupants.
DO NOT exceed the maximum amount of manual force for this machine.
BEAUFORT SCALE
Never operate the machine when winds speeds exceed 12.5m/s (28 mph) [Beaufort scale 6].
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