Upright TM12 Operator's Manual

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TM12

Operator Manual

Manuel de l’utilisateur

Betriebsanleitung

Manual del operador

WARNING

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

instructions before performing maintenance on or operating any UpRight aerial work platform.

Refer to page 2 for the english language version of this Operator Manual.

AVERTISSEMENT

Tout le personnel doit lire attentivement et respecter toutes les consignes de

sécurité avant d’entretenir ou d’utiliser une plate-forme de travail aérien UpRight.

WARNUNG

Alle Bediener müssen die Sicherheitsregeln und die Betriebsanweisungen

gründlich durchlesen, verstehen und befolgen, bevor sie Wartungsarbeiten an

irgendeiner UpRight Scheren-Hubbühne vornehmen oder selbige benutzen.

Siehe Seite 16 zwecks der deutschsprachigen Ausgabe dieser Betriebsanleitung.

ADVERTENCIA

Todo el personal debe leer atentamente, entender y respetar todas las reglas de seguridad

y las instrucciones de operación antes de efectuar trabajos de mantenimiento o

manejar cualquier plataforma aérea de trabajo UpRight.

Referirse a la página 23 para la versión en español de este manual del operador.

Réferez-vous à la page 9 pour la version en français de ce manuel de l’utilisateur.

TM12

SERIAL NO. 1141 to Current

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FOR MORE INFORMATION

USA

TEL: [phone] or [phone]
FAX: [phone]
1775 Park St., Selma, CA 93662

EUROPE

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Pottery Road, Dun Laoire, Ireland

Pour de plus amples informations

E.U.A

Téléphone : [phone] ou [phone]
Télécopie : [phone]
1775 Park St., Selma, CA 93661

EUROPE

Téléphone : (353) 1-285-3333
Télécopie : (353) 1-284-0015
Pottery Road, Dun Laoire, Irlande

Für weitere Informationen

USA

TEL: [phone] or [phone]
FAX: [phone]
1775 Park St., Selma, CA 93662

EUROPA

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Pottery Road, Dun Laoire, Ireland

Para obtener más información

EE.UU.

TEL: [phone] or [phone]
FAX: [phone]
1775 Park St., Selma, CA 93662

EUROPA

TEL: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
Pottery Road, Dun Laoire, Irlanda

60574-020

B 6/99 K

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NEVER operate the machine
within ten feet of power lines.

THIS MACHINE IS NOT IN­SULATED.

NEVER elevate the platform or

drive the machine while el­evated unless the machine is
on firm level surface.

NEVER sit, stand or climb on
guardrail or midrail.

NEVER operate the machine when wind speed is greater than 12.5 m/s (28 mph).
NEVER excede the maximum lateral force of 400 N (90 lbs.).
NEVER operate the machine without first surveying the work area for surface hazards such as

holes, drop-offs, bumps and debris before operating machine.
NEVER operate the machine if all guardrails are not properly in place and secured with all

fasteners properly torqued.

SECURE bar across entrance after mounting platform.
NEVER use ladders or scaffolding on the platform.
NEVER attach overhanging loads or increase platform size.
LOOK up, down and around for overhead obstructions and electrical conductors.
DISTRIBUTE all loads evenly on the platform. See the back cover for maximum platform load.
NEVER use damaged equipment. (Contact UpRight for instructions. See phone numbers on

back cover.)

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

control cable, loose wire connections and wheel bolts.

NEVER climb down elevating assembly with the platform elevated.
NEVER perform service on machine while platform is elevated without blocking elevating assembly.
NEVER recharge batteries near sparks or open flame; batteries that are being charged emit

highly explosive hydrogen gas.
AFTER USE secure the work platform against unauthorized use by turning key switch off and

removing key.
NEVER replace any component or part with anything other than original UpRight replacement

parts without the manufacturer's consent.

SAFETY RULES

English Language Section

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Introduction

This manual covers all models of the TM12 Work
Platforms. This manual must be stored on the

machine at all times.

Pre-Operation and Safety

Inspection

Read, understand and follow all safety rules
and operating instructions and then perform
the following steps each day before use.

1. Open modules and inspect for damage, oil
leaks or missing parts.

2. Check the level of the hydraulic oil with the platform
fully lowered. Open the Left Module and remove the
reservoir cap, oil should be visible on the dipstick.
Add ISO #46 hydraulic oil if necessary.

3. Check that fluid level in the batteries is correct
(See Battery Maintenance, Page 6).

4. Verify batteries are charged.

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

6. Check that all guardrails are in place and all
fasteners are properly tightened.

7. Carefully inspect the entire work platform for dam­age such as cracked welds or structural members,
loose or missing parts, oil leaks, damaged cables or
hoses, loose connections and tire damage.

8. Move machine, if necessary, to unobstructed
area to allow for full elevation.

9. Turn Chassis and Platform Emergency Stop
Switches ON (Figure 1 & 2) by pulling the button
out.

10. Turn the Chassis Key Switch (Figure 1) to
CHASSIS.

11. Push Chassis Lift Switch (Figure 1) to UP
position and fully elevate platform.

12. Visually inspect the mast assembly for damage
or erratic operation. Check for missing or loose
parts.

13. Check Level Sensor (Figure 3) operation by
pushing the sensor off of level while pushing
the Chassis Lift Switch to UP position, the

Figure 1: Chassis, Left Side

Chassis

Emergency

Stop Switch

Chassis Lift

Switch

Key Switch

Figure 2: Controller

Control Lever

Emergency
Stop Switch

Drive/Lift

Switch

Steering

Switch

alarm should sound.

14. Partially lower the platform by pushing Chassis

Lift Switch to DOWN, and check operation of
the audible lowering alarm.

15. Open the Chassis Emergency Lowering Valve
(Figure 3) to check for proper operation by
pushing in on the knob and turning ¼ turn
counterclockwise. Once the platform is fully
lowered, close the valve by pushing in and
turning the knob ¼ turn clockwise until the
detent engages.

16. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to DECK.

17. Close and latch module doors.

18. Check that route is clear of persons, obstruc­tions, holes and drop-offs, level and capable of
supporting the wheel loads.

19. After mounting platform secure bar across
entrance.

20. Pull Emergency Stop Button out to the ON
position.

21. Position Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.

22. While depressing the Foot Switch, slowly
position the Control Lever to FORWARD then
REVERSE to check for speed and directional
control. The farther you push or pull the Con­trol Lever from centre the faster the machine
will travel.

23. Push Steering Switch RIGHT then LEFT to
check for steering control.

24. Push the Emergency Stop Switch Button.

25. With only one Emergency Stop Button pushed
down, in the OFF position, operate a control to
verify that the Emergency Stop Switch is
functioning. Repeat the test with only the other
Emergency Stop Switch Button OFF. If any
function operates with either Emergency Stop
Switch in the OFF position STOP and remove
the machine from service until it is repaired.

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Figure 3: Emergency Lowering Valve

Operation

Before operating work platform ensure that pre-

operation and safety inspection has been completed,
any deficiencies have been corrected and the
operator has been thoroughly trained on this ma­chine.

Travel With Platform Lowered

1. Check that route is clear of people, obstruc­tions, holes and drop-offs, is level and is
capable of supporting wheel loads.

2. Verify Chassis Key Switch is turned to DECK and
Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is ON, pull button
out.

3. After mounting platform secure bar across
entrance.

4. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.

5. Pull Controller Emergency Stop Button out to ON
position. When button is pushed down Emer­gency Stop Switch will automatically go to OFF
position.

6. Position Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.

7. While depressing the Foot Switch, slowly push
or pull the Control Lever to FORWARD or
REVERSE position to travel in the desired
direction. The farther you push or pull the
Control Lever from centre the faster the ma­chine will travel.

Steering

1. Position Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.

2. While depressing the Foot Switch, push the
Steering Switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn wheels
in the desired direction. Observe the tyres while
maneuvering the work platform to ensure proper
direction.

NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels
must be returned to straight ahead position by
operating Steering Switch.

Elevating Platform

1. Position Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.

2. While depressing the Foot Switch, push Control
Lever forward to UP, the farther you push the

Control Lever the faster the Platform will elevate.

3. If the machine is not level the Tilt Alarm will

sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If

the Tilt alarm sounds the platform must be
lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the
Platform.

Travel With Platform Elevated

NOTE: Work platform will travel at reduced
speed when platform is elevated.

1. Check that route is clear of persons, obstruc­tions, holes and drop-offs, is level and capable
of supporting the wheel loads.

2. Check clearances above, below and to the
sides of platform.

3. Position Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE position.

4. While depressing the Foot Switch, push Con­trol Lever to FORWARD or REVERSE for
desired direction of travel.

5. If the machine is not level the Tilt Alarm will
sound and the machine will not lift or drive. If

the Tilt alarm sounds the platform must be
lowered and the machine moved to a level
location before attempting to re-elevate the
Platform.

Lowering Platform

1. Position Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.

2. While depressing the Foot Switch, pull back on
the Control Lever.

Emergency Lowering

If the platform should fail to lower, NEVER
climb down the elevating assembly.

Ask a person on the ground to open the Emer­gency Lowering Valve (Figure 3) to lower the
platform. This valve is located inside the right
module:

1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by
pushing in on the Knob and turning ¼ turn
counterclockwise.

2. To close, push in on the knob and turn ¼ turn
clockwise until the detent engages.

The platform will not elevate if the Emergency
Lowering Valve is open.

After Use Each Day

1. Ensure that the platform is fully lowered.

2. Park the machine on level ground, preferably
under cover, secure against vandals, children
or unauthorized operation.

3. Turn the Key Switch to OFF and remove the
key to prevent unauthorized operation.

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TM12 Hydraulic Schematic - 065415-001

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Parking Brake Release (Figure 4)

Perform the following only when the machine will
not operate under its own power and it is neces­sary to move the machine or when towing the
machine up a grade or winching onto a trailer to
transport.

1. Remove the spring compression nut so the
spring is loose and the Brake Bars are away
from the tyres.

2. The machine will now roll when pushed or
pulled.

After moving the machine and before normal
operation:

Replace the spring compression nut and tighten
until the spring measures 24.8-25.4 cm (9¾-10 in.)
in length, verify that the Brake Bars have fully
engaged the tyres before the machine is operated.

Never operate work platform with the
Parking Brakes released. Serious injury or
damage could result.

Never tow faster than .3m/sec. (1 ft./sec.).

Figure 4: Parking Brake Adjustment

248-254 mm

(9 3/4-10 in)

Spring

Compression Nut

Transporting Work Platform

By Forklift

NOTE: Forklifting is for transporting only.

See specifications for weight of work
platform and be certain that forklift is of
adequate capacity to lift platform.

Forklift from side by lifting under the Chassis
(Figure 5).

By Crane

Secure straps to chassis lifting/tie down points only
(Figure 5).

When attaching straps or chains to the
right rear tie down/lift point be careful not to
damage the Brake Cylinder or hose.

By Truck

1. Manoeuvre the work platform into transport
position and chock wheels.

2. Secure the work platform to the transport
vehicle with chains or straps of adequate load
capacity attached to the chassis lifting/tie down
points (Figure 5).

When attaching straps or chains to the
right rear tie down/lift point be careful not to
damage the Brake Cylinder or hose.

Overtightening of chains or straps attached
to tie down lugs may result in damage to
work platform.

3. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve.

Figure 5: Transporting Work Platform

Typical Tie Down/

Lifting Lug

Forklift

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TM12 Hydraulic Schematic - 065415-001

ENGLISH FRANCAIS GERMAN SPANISH

1. Valve Vanne Ventil Válvula

2. Relief valve Clapet de décharge Überdruckventil Válvula de alivio

3. Cylinder Vérin Zylinder Cilindro

4. Motor Moteur Motor Motor

5. Orifice Orifice Drosselblende Orificio

6. Check valve Clapet de non-retour Rückschlagventil Válvula de retención

7. Brake Frein Bremse Freno

8. Pump Pompe Pumpe Bomba

9. Filter Filtre Filter Filtro

10. System valve block Groupe de vannes Systemventilblock Bloque de válvula
du système del sistema

11. Lift cylinder valve block Groupe de vanne Hubzylinder-Ventilblock Bloque de válvula del
du vérin de relevage cilindro de elevación