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CHECK Overload alarm
IMPORTANT
Refer to the platform repair manual if the overload alarm is not correctly calibrated.
NOTE: The platform is in the transport position. The turntable and the basket should be in the neutral position. The jib is
completely lowered.
- Switch on the platform. Start the engine.
- Place a uniformly distributed 253 kg weight in the basket.
Result:
• The overload alarm should go off.
• It must not be possible for the controls to be actioned by the control panels on the ground and in the basket.
- Remove 23 kg to obtain a load of 230 kg in the basket.
Result:
• The overload alarm should stop.
• It should be possible to activate the controls.
- Remove the entire load from the basket.
CHECK Braking
NOTE: The engine has been started. The platform is in the transport position. The turntable and the basket are in neutral
position. The jib is completely lowered.
PLACING IN FREEWHEEL MODE
- Perform the freewheel and brake function restoration procedure,
OCCASIONAL OPERATION: PLATFORM WINCHING.
STOPPING DISTANCE ON LEVEL GROUND
- Place a uniformly distributed weight in the basket:
• Place 230kg less the operator's weight.
- Drive the platform forward, reach maximum speed and then release the joystick to stop the platform.
Required results:
Stopping distance
Transport position: HARE speed
1,400mm ± 300mm
Working position: WORKING POSITION speed 200mm ± 50mm
CHECKING THE BRAKES ON A SLOPE
NOTE: A load of 230kg less the weight of the operator is in the basket.
- Place the platform in the transport position.
- Raise the jib slightly.
- Select RAMP speed
or (depending on version).
- Drive the platform forwards slowly on a 25% (14°) slope, facing it,
with the basket at the bottom of the slope.
- Brake the platform on the slope. Stop the engine.
Result:
• The platform must not have moved back after one minute.
- Switch on the engine.
- Drive the platform off the slope to a level surface.
- Fully lower the jib.
- Remove the entire load from the basket.
- Stop the engine. Power down the platform.