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Transporting the Machine

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Transporting the Machine

Preparing for Transportation

Use the following procedure to prepare the aerial platform

for transportation.

1. Remove any unnecessary tools, materials, or other

loose objects from the platform.

2. Close and latch the battery trays and cowling

doors.

By Crane

Danger

Lifting by Crane is for transport purposes only. Stand

clear of the machine when lifting.

See Specifications for weight of machine and be

certain that the crane is of adequate capacity to lift

the machine.

1. Insure that the boom is fully lowered.

2. Attach straps to the chassis lifting lugs only. Insure

that the straps are adjusted properly to keep the unit

level when lifting.

By Transport Vehicle

Use the following procedure to secure the aerial platform

on the transport vehicle.

1. Chock the wheels.

2. Remove all personnel, tools, materials, or other loose

objects from the platform.

3. Raise the main boom about 0.3 m (1′).

4. Place a large wood block under the platform support

braces (refer to Figure 5). Lower the platform so it

rests on the wood block.

5. Place the lower controls emergency stop switch in

the off position. Turn the start switch off and remove

the key.

Figure 5 – Platform

6. Turn the battery disconnect switch off and close and

latch the battery trays and cowling doors.

7. Use wire-ties to fasten the gravity gates to the

guardrails to prevent the them from bouncing. Also,

use wire-ties to fasten the platform foot switch to the

platform floor.

Caution

Ratchets, winches, and come-alongs may produce

enough force to damage machine components. Do

not over tighten the straps or chains when securing

the aerial platform to the transport vehicle.

8. Use a nylon strap to securely fasten the platform

against the wood block. Thread the strap through

the tie-down lugs at the front of the platform.

9. Use chains or straps to securely fasten the aerial

platform to the transport vehicle using the tie-down

lugs as attachment points. Proper tie-down and haul-

ing are the responsibility of the carrier.

Wood

Block

Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs

Wood

Block

Tie-Down/Lifting Lugs

Tie-Down Lugs

026 04 42

Tie-D o w n /Liftin g L u g

(45")

ap prox im ate

1.15 m

008 34 27

Figure 6 – Center of Gravity

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