Upright SL20 Series Manuale utente

Safety Rules and Operating Instructions

Safety Rules

NEVER operate the machine without first surveying the work area for surface hazards such as holes, drop-

offs, bumps and debris.

NEVER operate the machine if all guardrails are not properly in place and secured with all fasteners prop-

erly torqued.

SECURE chain 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 toll-free phone number 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 battery 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 with-

out the manufacturer’s consent.

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

SL20

Serial No. 9300 to Current

Operator Manual

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.

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This manual covers operation of the SL20 Self Propelled Elevating Work Platform. This manual

must be stored on the machine at all times.

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

fold Industry Association’s MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIES. Perform the following steps each

day before use.

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

2. Check the level of the hydraulic oil with the platform fully lowered. Oil should be visible to full

line on tank. Add hydraulic fluid if necessary.

3. Check that fluid level in the batteries is correct (See Battery Maintenance, page 7).

4. Verify that batteries are charged.

5. Check that AC extension cord has been disconnected from charger.

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

7. Inspect the machine thoroughly for cracked welds, loose hardware, hydraulic leaks, damaged

control cable, loose wire connections and wheel bolts.

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

9. Pull Chassis Emergency Stop Switch to the ON position.

10. Pull Platform Emergency Stop Switch to the ON position.

Figure 1:

Chassis Controls

11. Turn and hold the Chassis Key

Switch to CHASSIS. Push the

Chassis Lift/Lower Switch to lift

position and fully elevate the plat-

form.

12. Visually inspect the elevating

assembly, lift cylinder, cables and

hoses for cracked welds, loose

hardware, hydraulic leaks, loose

wire connections and erratic oper-

ation. Check for missing or loose

parts.

13. Verify that depression mecha-

nism supports have fully rotated

into position under each module.

14. Turn and hold the Chassis Key

Switch to CHASSIS. Partially

lower the platform by pushing the

Chassis Lift/Lower Switch to

LOWER, and check operation of

the audible lowering alarm.

15. Pull out on the Emergency Lowering Knob to check for proper operation. Once the platform

has lowered completely, release the knob.

INTRODUCTION

PRE-OPERATION SAFETY INSPECTION (FIGURES 1, 2, AND 3)

Chassis Emergency

Stop Switch

Chassis

Key Switch

Lift/Lower Switch

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Figure 2:

Emergency Lowering Knob

16. Turn the Chassis Key Switch to

DECK.

17. Close and secure module covers.

18. Check that route is clear of obsta-

cles (persons, obstructions, holes,

drop-offs, bumps, and debris), is

level, and is capable of supporting

the wheel loads.

19. Mount the platform and properly

close the entrance.

Figure 3:

Platform Controls

20. PLATFORM CONTROLS. Tu r n

theDrive/LiftSwitchtoDRIVE.

While holding in the Interlock

Switch, move the Control Handle

to FORWARD, then REVERSE, to

check for speed control.

21. Push the Steering Switch RIGHT,

then LEFT, to check for steering

control.

22. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.

Grasp the Control Handle,

depress the Interlock Switch and

push it forward to check platform

lift controls. Raise the platform to

full elevation.

23. Pull back on the Control Handle.

The platform should descend and

the audible lowering alarm should

sound.

24. The Platform will descend to the

Loading Clearance Height, then

stop. Check around the base of

the platform to ensure that no one

is in contact with the machine.

25. Press the Loading Clearance Low-

ering Switch and pull back on the

Control Handle to lower platform

completely.

26. Push the Platform Emergency

Stop Switch button to check for

proper operation. All the machine functions should be disabled. Pull out the Platform Emer-

gency Stop Switch to resume.

Emergency Lowering

Knob

Steering

Switch

Drive/Lift

Switch

Emergency

Stop Switch

Loading Clearance

Lowering Switch

Control Handle

with Interlock

Switch

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Before operating the work platform, ensure that the pre-operation safety inspection has been

completed and that any deficiencies have been corrected. Never operate a damaged or mal-

functioning machine. The operator must be thoroughly trained on this machine, and must read,

fully understand, and follow this Operator Manual and Scaffold Industry Association’s Manual of

Responsibilities of ANSI A92.6-1999.

PLATFORM EXTENSION

Figure 4:

Platform Extension

1. Mount the platform and properly

close the entrance.

2. Depress the foot lever located at

the rear of the platform extension.

Push the platform extension for-

ward until the pin engages the

front stop.

3. To retract the platform extension,

depress the foot lever and pull the

platform extension toward the rear

of the machine until the pin

engages the rear stop

TRAVEL WITH PLATFORM

LOWERED

1. Check that route is clear of obsta-

cles (persons, obstructions, holes,

drop-offs, bumps, and debris), is

level, and is capable of supporting

the wheel loads.

2. Verify that the Chassis Key Switch

is turned to DECK and that Chassis Emergency Stop Switch is on (pulled out).

3. Mount the platform and properly close the entrance.

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

5. Pull the Platform Emergency Stop Button out to the ON position.

6. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.

7. Hold in the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to travel

in the desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from center

the Control Handle is moved.

STEERING

1. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.

2. While holding in the Interlock Switch, push the Steering Switch to RIGHT or LEFT to turn

wheels in the desired direction. Observe the tires while operating the machine to ensure

proper direction.

NOTE: Steering is not self-centering. Wheels must be returned to the straight ahead

position by operating the Steering Switch.

ELEVATING PLATFORM

1. Select a firm, level surface.

2. Turn the Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.

3. While holding in the Interlock Switch, push the Control Handle forward.

4. 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 firm level

surface before attempting to re-elevate the platform.

NOTE: Depression supports will deploy automatically as the platform elevates and will

retract after the platform has been lowered completely and has been driven.

OPERATION

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TRAVEL WITH PLATFORM ELEVATED

NOTE: The machine will travel at reduced speed when the platform is elevated.

1. Check that the route is clear of obstacles (persons, obstructions, holes, drop-offs, bumps, and

debris), is level, and is capable of supporting the wheel loads.

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

3. Turn Drive/Lift Switch to DRIVE.

4. Hold in the Interlock Switch and move the Control Handle to FORWARD or REVERSE to

travel in the desired direction. The speed of the machine will vary depending on how far from

center the Control Handle is moved.

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 firm, level

surface before attempting to re-elevate the platform.

LOWERING PLATFORM

1. Turn Drive/Lift Switch to LIFT.

2. Hold in the Interlock Switch and pull back on the Control Handle to lower the platform. The

Platform will descend to the Loading Clearance Height, then stop. Check around the base of

the platform to ensure that no one is in contact with the machine.

3. Press the Loading Clearance Lowering Switch and pull back on the Control Handle to lower

platform completely.

EMERGENCY LOWERING

The Emergency Lowering Valve Knob is located at the front of the chassis (Figure 2).

1. Open the Emergency Lowering Valve by pulling and holding the knob.

2. To close, release the knob. 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 a firm, level surface, preferably under cover, secure against vandals,

children, and unauthorized operation.

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

WARNING

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

assembly.

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Figure 5:

Transporting the Work Platform

BYFORKLIFT

Forklift from the side by lifting under the chassis modules.

BYTRUCK

1. Using the Control Handle, lift the platform above eight feet, then lower. The platform will stop

lowering at the Loading Clearance Height.

2. Maneuver the work platform into transport position. Press the Loading Clearance Lowering

Switch to fully lower the platform, then chock the wheels. The platform must be in the fully low-

ered position for transport.

3. Secure the work platform to the transport vehicle with chains or straps of adequate load

capacity attached to the front and rear lift/tie down points on both sides of the chassis.

TRANSPORTING THE WORK PLATFORM

DANGER

! !

Forklifting is for transporting only.

See specifications for weight of work platform and be certain that forklift is of

adequate capacity to lift work platform.

CAUTION

Overtightening of chains or straps through tie down lugs may result in

damage to work platform.

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BLOCKING THE ELEVATING ASSEMBLY

BRACE INSTALLATION

Figure 6:

Blocking the Elevating Assembly

1. Park the work platform on firm, level surface.

2. Turn and hold the Chassis Key Switch to

Chassis. Push the Lift/Lower Switch to LIFT

and elevate the platform approximately two

feet.

3. Place a 4 inch x 4 inch wood block as shown

in Figure 6.

4. Turn and hold the Chassis Key Switch to

CHASSIS. Push Chassis Lift Switch to

LOWER and gradually lower the platform

until the elevating assembly is supported by

the wood block.

BRACE REMOVAL

1. Turn and hold the Chassis Key Switch to

Chassis. Push the Lift/Lower Switch to LIFT

and gradually raise the platform until the wood block can be removed.

2. Remove the wood block.

3. Turn and hold the Chassis Key Switch to CHASSIS. Push the Lift/Lower Switch to LOWER

and completely lower platform.

BATTERY MAINTENANCE

• Check the battery fluid levels daily, especially if the work platform is being used in a

warm, dry climate.

•If

the electrolyte level is lower than 3/8 in. (10 mm) above the plates, add distilled

water ONLY. Do not use tap water with high mineral content, as it will shorten battery

life.

• The battery and cables should be inspected regularly for signs of cracks in the case,

electrolyte leakage and corrosion of the terminals. Inspect cables for worn spots or

breaks in the insulation and for broken cable terminals. Keep terminals and tops of

batteries clean.

• Refer to the Service Manual to extend battery life and for complete service instruc-

tions.

MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Never perform service in the elevating assembly area while the platform is

elevated without first blocking the elevating assembly.

DO NOT stand in elevating assembly area while deploying or storing brace.

DO NOT block elevating assembly with a load on the platform.

WARNING

Hazard of explosive gas mixture. Keep sparks, flame, and smoking material

away from battery.

Always wear safety glasses when working near batteries.

Battery fluid is highly corrosive. Thoroughly rinse away any spilled fluid with

clean water.

Always replace batteries with UpRight batteries or manufacturer approved

replacements weighing 62 lbs. each.

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BATTERY CHARGING

Figure 7:

Power Module

Charge the batteries at end of each

work shift or sooner if batteries have

been discharged.

1. Check battery fluid level. If electrolyte level is lower than 3/8 in. (10 mm) above plates add dis-

tilled water only.

2. Connect an extension cord to the battery charger plug at end of left module. Connect exten-

sion cord (12 gauge [1.5 mm²]minimum conductor diameter; 50 ft. [15m]maximum length) to

properly grounded outlet of correct voltage and frequency.

3. The battery charger turns on automatically after a short delay.

NOTE: The battery charger circuit must be used with a GFI (Ground Fault Circuit

Interrupt) outlet.

DO NOT operate the machine while charger is plugged in.

Battery Charger

Remove to check fluid

WARNING

Charge batteries only in a well ventilated area.

Do not charge the batteries if the work platform is near a source of sparks or

flames.

Permanent damage to the batteries will result if the batteries are not

recharged immediately after discharging.

Never leave the battery charger operating for more than two days.

Never disconnect the cables from the batteries when the battery charger is

operating.

Keep the battery charger dry.

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MAXIMUM DISTRIBUTED

PLATFORM LOAD 750 LBS.

OR 2 OCCUPANTS

MAXIMUM SIDE LOAD 113 LBS.

CIRCUIT

BREAKER

MAX

FILLLINE

MIN

1775 PARK ST. SELMA CALIFORNIA 93662 USA

Model:______________ Ser al number:_____________

GVW: __________lbs. Mfg. date:___________

Occupants and equ pment must not exceed the rated workload

_____lbs. Rated number of occupants: _____

Max mum platform he ght: ______ft.

Nom nal system voltage: ______vdc

Max mum wheel and/or outr gger load: _____lbs.

Th s mach ne s manufactured to comply w th ANSI A92.6-1999.

CAUTION: CONSULT OPERATOR’S MANUAL BEFORE USE.

THIS PLATFORM IS NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED LOADING CLEARANCE

LOWERING SWITCH

TIP-OVER HAZARD

MAXIMUM DISTRIBUTED LOAD

250 LBS. OR 1 OCCUPANT

MAXIMUM SIDE LOAD 100 LBS

061205-005

1 required

066568-000

1 required

101203-000

1 required

014222-003-99

2 required

066556-001

4 required

066559-000

1 required

066552-000

1 required

005221-000

1 required

062562-001

1 required

066553-004

2 required

061220-002

1 required

101250-002

2 required

066550-006

1 required

066554-000

1 required

010076-001

1 required

101251-000

1 required

066558-000

1 required

066555-000

1 required

066553-001

2 required

MAXIMUM

WHEEL LOAD

1150 LBS

101252-009

1 required

101235-001

1 required

101222-004

1 required

NOTE:Labels can be ordered by using part number

located by each label. For machines equipped with options,

consult the Service Manual

Proper SL20 label installation is required. All of these labels shall be present

and in good condition before operating the work platform. Be sure to read,

understand, and follow these labels when operating the work platform.

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The complete inspection consists of periodic visual and operational checks, together with all nec-

essary minor adjustments to assure proper performance. Daily inspection will prevent abnormal

wear and will prolong the life of all systems. The inspection and maintenance schedule is to be

performed at regular intervals. Inspection and maintenance shall be performed by personnel who

are trained and familiar with mechanical and electrical procedures.

The preventative maintenance table has been designed to be used primarily for machine service

and maintenance repair. Please photocopy the following page and use the table as a checklist

when inspecting the machine for service.

PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE

WARNING

Before performing preventative maintenance, familiarize yourself with the

operation of the machine.

Always block the elevating assembly whenever it is necessary to enter the

scissor assembly to perform maintenance while the platform is elevated.

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