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TRANSPORTING THE PLATFORM
IMPORTANT
Check that the safety instructions associated with the flatbed have been correctly applied before loading the platform and ensure that the driver of the vehicle has been
informed of the dimensional characteristics and total weight of the platform.
Ensure that the flatbed has adequate dimensions and load capacity for transporting the platform,
CHARACTERISTICS and STICKERS.
It is essential that the turntable is locked when the platform is being transported,
SAFETY COMPONENTS: TURNTABLE LOCKING PIN.
Covers must be closed and locked (if applicable) while the platform is being transported.
LOADING/UNLOADING THE PLATFORM
IMPORTANT
The flatbed must be parked on a level surface. The wheels must be blocked with shims
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The loading ramps must be attached to the flatbed so as to obtain as small an angle
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as possible.
The turntable must be locked before loading the platform onto a transport flatbed or before unloading it,
SAFETY COMPONENTS: TURNTABLE LOCKING PIN.
There is a risk of the platform losing grip (sliding or skidding) when going up and down the loading ramps if they are wet, muddy or show any signs of dampness. In this
case it is necessary to winch the platform,
3-MAINTENANCE: OCCASIONAL OPERATION: WINCHING.
LOADING THE PLATFORM ONTO THE FLATBED
- From the ground control panel:
• Switch on the platform. Start the engine.
• Put the platform should be in the transport position; put the turntable and the basket in the neutral position,
OPERATING THE PLATFORM: TRANSPORT/WORKING POSITION.
• Fully lower the jib.
- Lock the turntable (SAFETY COMPONENTS: TURNTABLE LOCKING PIN).
- Enter the basket.
- Raise the jib slightly to prevent the basket hitting the ground or the loading ramps.
- Select RAMP speed
or (depending on version).
- Drive the platform forwards slowly with the counterweight at the top of the ramp, see illustration above.
UNLOADING THE PLATFORM FROM THE FLATBED
NOTE: The platform is in TRANSPORT position
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, CONFIGURING THE PLATFORM FOR TRANSPORT.
- Ensure that the turntable is locked,
SAFETY COMPONENTS: TURNTABLE LOCKING PIN.
- Turn on the power to the platform. Start the engine from the ground control panel.
- Enter the basket.
- Raise the jib slightly to prevent the basket hitting the ground or the loading ramps.
- Select RAMP speed
or (depending on version).
- Drive the platform backwards slowly with the counterweight at the top of the ramp, see illustration above.
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