Skyjack SJ9233 RT, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...221491AFA January 2021 ANSI CSA OPERATION MANUAL ROUGH TERRAIN SCISSORS SJ9233 RT SJ9243 RT SJ9253 RT SJ9664 RT...

Page 2: ...lease refer to the website www skyjack com for contact information other Serial Numbers most recent Technical Manuals and USB software Original instructions in English SJ9233 RT SJ9243 RT SJ9253 RT A2...

Page 3: ...G WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided could result in death or serious injury CAUTION CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may...

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Page 5: ...1 Operator 13 1 4 2 Maintenance and inspection schedule 13 1 4 3 Owner 13 Section 2 General Safety Precautions 15 2 1 Electrocution hazards 15 2 1 1 Minimum distance from electrical conductors 15 2 2...

Page 6: ...maintenance inspections 36 4 2 1 Labels 36 4 2 2 Electrical 36 4 2 3 Hydraulic 37 4 2 4 Wheel tire assembly 37 4 2 5 Base 38 4 2 6 Hydraulic and base control side 39 4 2 7 Rear side 40 4 2 8 Fuel tank...

Page 7: ...the extension platform s 64 5 9 Use the auto level optional equipment 64 5 10 Start and stop the generator optional equipment 65 5 11 Raise and lower with the SGLE platform control console optional eq...

Page 8: ...ities evenly distributed 86 7 6 Floor loading pressure 87 Section 8 Labels 89 8 1 Base control labels 90 8 2 Platform control labels 92 8 3 SJ9233 RT SJ9243 RT SJ9253 RT SJ9664 RT labels 93 8 3 1 Left...

Page 9: ...l including the MEWP limitations and the responsibilities of the operator for the operation applicable maintenance and safety instructions 2 The safety panel label on the platform the labels on the ME...

Page 10: ...nd heed 1 1 9 Scope of this manual 1 This manual applies to the ANSI CSA versions of the SJ Rough Terrain Scissor Lift series For a list of applicable models refer to Section 7 1 Equipment identified...

Page 11: ...e Hydraulic compartment at the rear of the base The front axle is steerable by a hydraulic cylinder The rear axle is hydraulic motor driven A drive shaft connects the rear axle to the front axle The r...

Page 12: ...erial number nameplate The serial number nameplate 1 is located on the side of the MEWP It contains this information Model number Type Group Serial number Indoor or outdoor use Capacity and maximum nu...

Page 13: ...parts and components for the MEWP NOTE Refer to the Skyjack web site www skyjack com for machine registration and the latest service bulletins before you do frequent periodic or annual inspections 1 4...

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Page 15: ...electrical conductors Follow Section 2 1 1 for the minimum distance to keep between all parts of the MEWP occupants or tools and the electrical conductors Consider MEWP movement and electrical line sw...

Page 16: ...MEWP when leaving the MEWP unattended to prevent unauthorized use DO NOT wear jewelry or loose clothing that could become caught or entangled DO NOT allow the entanglement of ropes cables or hoses wit...

Page 17: ...listed in Section 7 3 Ascending or descending slopes must only be done when fully lowered DO NOT operate a MEWP that has ladders scaffolding or other devices on it to increase the platform size or wo...

Page 18: ...ed the rated capacity of the MEWP DO NOT distribute the load unevenly DO NOT use the MEWP if it does not function correctly or if any parts are damaged or worn DO NOT leave the MEWP unattended with th...

Page 19: ...wo feet are in contact with the MEWP or the ground at all times Face the MEWP when entering or exiting the platform 2 4 Worksite inspection Make sure the operating environment ambient temperature Elec...

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Page 21: ...or serious injury WARNING It is the responsibility of the operator to fully understand and follow all instructions and warnings contained in this operation manual and on the MEWP If you do not obey th...

Page 22: ...lease system freewheeling valve Base control console Main power disconnect switch Propane cylinder Manual storage box Base Lift mechanism Extension platform Fall protection anchorage Platform control...

Page 23: ...e and model of this MEWP in this box Refer to Section 3 1 for the location of the manual storage box 3 3 Control functions 3 3 1 Main power disconnect switch Refer to Section 3 1 for the location of t...

Page 24: ...aker If a power overload or positive circuit grounding occurs the circuit breaker comes out Push the circuit breaker back into the initial position to reset the power 5 Skycoded display panel This dis...

Page 25: ...d the switch continuously to engage the lift drive steer and auto level functions 6 Steering rocker This switch controls the left and right steering Release the switch to return it to the neutral posi...

Page 26: ...glow plugs only operate when the switch is held 2 Positive air shut off optional equipment This switch stops the air supply to the engine This is useful if the engine does not immediately stop when t...

Page 27: ...ition 3 4 2 Drive speed The drive speed depends on the MEWP configuration lowered travel position elevated travel position When the MEWP is in the elevated travel position the speed is slower than the...

Page 28: ...cy lowering switch 1 Emergency lowering switch 3 4 7 Fall protection anchorage 2 2 Fall protection anchorage When required use this as a point to attach personal fall protection equipment PFPE Do not...

Page 29: ...d on the platform is more than the rated load All normal MEWP movement functions are unavailable The light on the emergency stop button continues to flash on the platform and base control consoles The...

Page 30: ...uipment The auto level system deploys and retracts all four outriggers at the same time Use this system to level the MEWP from the platform 3 5 General components 3 5 1 AC power socket on the platform...

Page 31: ...nts can change the MEWP specifications Refer to the applicable instructions and labels IMPORTANT Refer to the labels of the optional equipment for the actual weight Include this weight to calculate th...

Page 32: ...T USED Figure 05 Keypad of the access control unit 1 Orange indicator This light shows that the access control unit is ON The keypad always has power regardless of the emergency stop off base platform...

Page 33: ...h The emergency stop button on the base control console The off base platform key switch Function Tests Do the function tests as specified in Section 4 3 When you do the function tests make sure that...

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Page 35: ...isk of death or serious injury 2 Function tests refer to Section 4 3 Refer to Section 4 4 for a checklist of the inspection items WARNING If the MEWP is damaged or has been modified from the initial f...

Page 36: ...tch to the off position before you do the visual and daily maintenance inspections If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury CAUTION Make sure that the MEWP is on a firm level surf...

Page 37: ...bly Do a check on all the tire treads and sidewalls for cuts cracks and unusual wear Do a check on each wheel for damage and cracked welds Make sure the wheels are correctly aligned vertically and hor...

Page 38: ...steners There is no visible damage 3 Greasing points There is no visible damage There is no dirt or obstructions 4 Drive axles There are no loose or missing parts All the fittings and hose connections...

Page 39: ...s no visible damage and all the switches are in their off neutral positions Make sure the Skycoded display panel 3a is correctly attached and there is no visible damage 4 Batteries WARNING Explosion h...

Page 40: ...ections Before Operation Visual and daily maintenance inspections 4 2 7 Rear side 1 Manifolds Make sure all fittings and hoses are correctly tightened Make sure there is no indication of hydraulic lea...

Page 41: ...there is no indication of fuel leakage from the tank gauge hoses fittings pump and filter WARNING Environmental hazard Immediately remove gasoline diesel fuel engine oil and hydraulic fluid spills and...

Page 42: ...s Make sure there is no visible damage to the engine and engine mounting plate Make sure that the engine is correctly attached to the mounting plate 3 Engine control console Make sure that the engine...

Page 43: ...o check the oil level The oil level must be between the marks L low and H high Add oil if it is necessary 8 Engine intake air filter Make sure there are no loose or missing parts Make sure there is no...

Page 44: ...platform railings 1 are in the correct position and locked with lock pins Make sure that the gate is in good condition and operates correctly 2 Fall protection anchorages Make sure that the fall prote...

Page 45: ...no visible damage 3 Scissor assembly Make sure that the scissor assembly shows no signs of visible damage deformation or cracks in the weldments Make sure all the pins and fasteners are correctly inst...

Page 46: ...control console 3 Turn the off base platform key switch 6 to the base position 6a 4 Start the engine at the base Refer to Figure 06 Engine type Cold engine Warm engine Diesel a Move the engine start...

Page 47: ...ximately 1 second The light on the emergency stop button comes on This shows that the system is in operation and there are no faults 3 Make sure there are no error codes on the Skycoded display panel...

Page 48: ...old the enable switch 7 5 Move and hold the lower neutral raise switch 8 in the raise position 8a Result You cannot raise the platform 6 Turn the off base platform key switch 6 to the base position 6a...

Page 49: ...of personnel and obstructions If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury 1 Raise the platform 2 Push the emergency stop button 2 3 Move and hold the enable switch 7 to the left and...

Page 50: ...n 1 8 Squeeze and hold the function enable switch 4 9 Push the controller handle 5 to drive forward Result The engine stops The drive function does not operate 4 3 8 Do a test of the function enable s...

Page 51: ...ition Result The MEWP moves in the forward direction and then stops 5 Slowly pull the controller handle 5 until the MEWP starts to move Then release the handle so that it goes back to the center posit...

Page 52: ...unction enable switch 4 only Result The MEWP stops Do not operate the MEWP if the MEWP pulls to one side while it stops A service technician must do a check on the brake adjustments 4 3 13 Do a test o...

Page 53: ...ward Result The MEWP drives slower than when it was in the lowered travel position 4 3 16 Do a test of the outrigger interlocks optional equipment 1 Use the MEWP ladder to enter the platform 2 Start t...

Page 54: ...osition The outriggers stop automatically when the platform is level The outrigger light goes solid 8b 11 Move the lift off drive switch 3 to the lift position 3b WARNING Look for overhead obstruction...

Page 55: ...s The light goes off The throttle goes back to idle 4 3 18 Do a test of the SGLE switch optional equipment WARNING Look for overhead obstructions or other possible hazards around the MEWP when you rai...

Page 56: ...controller handle 5 to raise or lower the platform Result The platform lowers but does not raise 4 3 19 Do a test of the positive air shutoff optional equipment CAUTION Do not do this function test wh...

Page 57: ...alve 12 6 Move the positive air shut off switch 11 to the off position to disengage the shutoff valve 13 The light 14 continuously illuminates Result The shutoff valve disengages after 20 seconds 7 Ma...

Page 58: ...aulic oil level Main power disconnect switch Base control Batteries Rear side Do an inspection for leaks and loose damaged or missing components Manifolds Fuel tank side Do an inspection for leaks and...

Page 59: ...on the base Do a test of the off base platform key switch Do a test of the base lift enable switch Do a test of the lower neutral raise switch Do a test of the emergency lowering function Do a test of...

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Page 61: ...ion from Skyjack and the MEWP owner If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury 5 1 Energize the base control console 1 Turn the main power disconnect switch to the on position 2 Pul...

Page 62: ...orm If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury 4 Use the MEWP ladder to enter the platform 5 Close the gate 6 Pull the emergency stop button on the platform control console 7 Start...

Page 63: ...the drive position 3 Squeeze and hold the function enable switch 4 Push the steering rocker switch on top of the controller handle in one of the two directions to steer NOTE The steer function is not...

Page 64: ...e area below is clear of personnel and obstructions If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury WARNING Tip over hazard Make sure the surface below the tires and outrigger pads is fi...

Page 65: ...pull the controller handle to retract all four outriggers The light of the level indicator shows the auto level outrigger condition Refer to Figure 08 IMPORTANT Limit switches prevent outrigger damage...

Page 66: ...le until it goes back to the center position to stop Release the function enable switch 5 12 Engage or disengage the differential lock 1 Move the auto level differential lock switch to the differentia...

Page 67: ...m 2 If necessary retract the extension platform s or move the MEWP to clear an obstruction 3 Make sure the main power disconnect switch is in the on position WARNING Look for overhead obstructions or...

Page 68: ...ed Keep the travel path clear at all times If you do not obey there is a risk of death serious injury and or MEWP damage WARNING When you push winch or tow do not move the MEWP at a speed faster than...

Page 69: ...ut before operating from this position If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury 6 3 1 Disconnect and remove the platform control console 1 Disconnect the platform control console...

Page 70: ...ordon off the pathway you plan to travel WARNING Crush hazard Make sure that there are no personnel in the path you will travel Tell personnel around the path before you move the MEWP Use a second per...

Page 71: ...there is a risk of death or serious injury WARNING Do not operate a MEWP that does not function correctly Lock and tag the MEWP and remove it for servicing Only a qualified service technician must re...

Page 72: ...pes or rags in an approved container 6 4 2 Replace the propane cylinder optional equipment WARNING Obey all national state provincial territorial and local health and safety rules for propane handling...

Page 73: ...n s involved Protection can include Warning cones Road signs and signaling devices Applicable personal protective equipment such as reflective clothing Flag personnel to warn other vehicles of the MEW...

Page 74: ...fer to Figure 09 and Figure 10 1 2 Figure 09 Lift and tie down points Figure 10 Appropriate method to hoist NOTE For the weight of the MEWP refer to Section 7 3 Horizontally the center of gravity 3 is...

Page 75: ...k Use the available tie down points 2 to attach the MEWP Refer to Figure 09 If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury Tie down the MEWP to the transport vehicle using the four tie...

Page 76: ...e of the MEWP 4 For models SJ9233 RT and SJ9243 RT Lower the platform until the pipes on the cross members fully touch the maintenance support and the platform stops Go to step 6 For model SJ9253 RT L...

Page 77: ...For model SJ9664 RT Raise the platform until there is adequate clearance to retract the lower maintenance support WARNING Fall Hazard Use the three points of contact principle when you use the MEWP l...

Page 78: ...ust be in the vertical position Lock all pins correctly An incorrectly locked guardrail can cause a fall which can result in death or serious injury 6 7 1 Fold the guardrail system down 1 Make sure th...

Page 79: ...il Install the mid rail lock pin to lock the rear guardrail to the left extension guardrail 11 Remove all the lock pins on the front left extension guardrail and fold it down 12 Remove all the lock pi...

Page 80: ...nter or exit the platform If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury 5 Use the MEWP ladder to enter the platform WARNING Fall hazard To prevent a fall keep away from the sides of th...

Page 81: ...WP drive through 2 Before you operate the MEWP do a full inspection of the site refer to Section 2 4 Identify hazards in your work area 3 Make sure the platform is fully lowered 4 Follow Section 6 3 1...

Page 82: ...tem must be in the vertical position Lock all pins correctly An incorrectly locked guardrail can cause a fall which can result in death or serious injury 21 Return the guardrails to the vertical posit...

Page 83: ...t out Color coded numbered wiring system Mounted engine tray Diesel engine Tie down points Grip lug foam filled tires 4 wheel drive Spring applied hydraulically released disc brake system Outriggers C...

Page 84: ...inspection record Inspection Date Inspector Signature WARNING Do not use the MEWP if there is no inspection recorded in the last 13 months If you do not obey there is a risk of death or serious injury...

Page 85: ...2 m 6 30 x 5 71 m 18 73 Platform Size Inside Platform Extended Dual 1 92 m 6 30 x 7 12 m 23 36 1 92 m 6 30 x 7 12 m 23 36 1 92 m 6 30 x 7 12 m 23 36 1 92 m 6 30 x 7 11 m 23 33 Height Working Height 12...

Page 86: ...d be equipped with the optional cold weather kit In extreme cold conditions 0 F 18 C and below machines should be equipped with the optional arctic weather kit NOTE Occupants and materials are not to...

Page 87: ...22000 2525 5560 676 98 9 1 190 Max 10492 23130 3000 6600 800 116 9 5 200 1799AD Min Minimum MEWP weight Unloaded platform no options attachments Max Maximum MEWP weight Platform loaded to capacity wi...

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Page 89: ...89 SJ9233 RT SJ9243 RT SJ9253 RT SJ9664 RT 221491AFA Section 8 Labels Red DANGER Orange WARNING Yellow CAUTION Green Emergency lowering procedure Blue Safety information...

Page 90: ...n 3b to energize the glow plugs to start a cold diesel engine Push the emergency stop button 4 to disconnect power to the control circuit Pull the emergency stop button to connect the power again Push...

Page 91: ...power disconnect switch must be in the on position 1 Push the emergency stop button on the base control console 2 Hold the enable switch to the left or right and hold down the emergency lowering swit...

Page 92: ...rt the engine or select the glow plug position 5b to energize the glow plugs to start a cold diesel engine Push the horn button 6 to make a sound like a car horn Push the emergency stop button 7 to di...

Page 93: ...ion Label Pictorial 1 Skyjack logo 2 Stay away Stay away from the MEWP when it is in operation TM 3 Caution tape stripe 4 Model number Product identifier The model number can be different from the one...

Page 94: ...ower disconnect switch Turn the switch clockwise to turn the power on Turn the switch counterclockwise to turn the power off Use a padlock to lock the switch in position TM 7 Warning deploy maintenanc...

Page 95: ...gn the maintenance support with the pipes on the cross member c Put the rod back into the keyhole 4 Lower the platform until the pipes on the cross members fully touch the maintenance support and the...

Page 96: ...b Push the rod handle so that the maintenance support is in a vertical position Align the lower maintenance support with the pipes on the cross member c Put the rod back into the keyhole 4 Lower the...

Page 97: ...disconnect switch to the on position 9 Raise the platform until the top of the lower support is just below or at the blue mark on the top cylinder mount 10 Retract the top maintenance support Go up th...

Page 98: ...rts of the MEWP occupants or tools and the electrical conductors 12 Operator daily inspection Refer to the operation manual Do the visual inspections and function tests before you start each work shif...

Page 99: ...TM 16 Tip over hazard Use Skyjack approved matched solid tires only Do not use air or foam filled tires TM PSI BAR 17 AC power plug Connect the AC supply here TM 18 Warning California proposition 65 C...

Page 100: ...nth and year of manufacture for this MEWP Manufactured MM YYYY TM 22 Elevate Trackunit optional This MEWP has added functionality TM 23 Annual inspection Make sure the MEWP has received an annual insp...

Page 101: ...d the specified hazards with this MEWP before operation Refer to Section 2 Manual storage box Shows the location of the operation manual Note This label is inside the platform TM 2 Skyjack logo 3 Caut...

Page 102: ...nd gusts is less than the specified speed for this model The rating changes between different units Note This label is inside the platform kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb m s mph TM N lb kg lb 7 Tie dow...

Page 103: ...the knob of the hand pump 10 30 times The brake is now released to permit wheel rolling 5 Turn the freewheeling valve counterclockwise to a fully open position 6 Push winch or tow the MEWP to the nec...

Page 104: ...on Align the lower maintenance support with the scissor pins c Put the rod back into the keyhole at the rear side of the MEWP 4 Lower the platform until the scissor pins fully touch the maintenance su...

Page 105: ...on Label Pictorial 1 Skyjack logo 2 Stay away Stay away from the MEWP when it is in operation TM 3 Caution tape stripe 4 Battery warmer hydraulic oil heater optional Do not use heaters if the temperat...

Page 106: ...ervice manual for the wheel type and torque TM 7 Wheel load Shows the maximum load applied to the ground by the specified wheel Each model has different wheel loads 2825 kg 6230 b TM 8 Tip over hazard...

Page 107: ...oose clothing that could become caught or entangled 6 3 9 12 TM 12 No insulation This MEWP is not electrically insulated and does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to energized ele...

Page 108: ...ncludes wind gusts is less than the specified speed for this model The rating changes between different units kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb kg lb m s mph TM N lb kg lb 15 Model number Product identifier The...

Page 109: ...on manual Slowly open the fuel cap to prevent fuel spray from the fuel tank 19 Unleaded fuel Only use unleaded gasoline OR Diesel ultra low sulfur Only use ultra low sulfur diesel OR Diesel Only use l...

Page 110: ...43 RT SJ9253 RT SJ9664 RT labels Right side continued Description Label Pictorial 21 Liquid propane gas optional Only use liquid propane gas 22 Propane optional Shows the propane storage location PROP...

Page 111: ...n points Only use these points to tie down the MEWP TM 5 California construction equipment optional This MEWP falls within the scope of preemption in S209 e 1 of 42 U S C 7543 e 1 for use within the s...

Page 112: ...664 RT Section 8 Labels SJ9233 RT SJ9243 RT SJ9253 RT SJ9664 RT labels Description Label Pictorial 6 Axldrive logo 7 Talon logo 8 Hydraulic oil level Shows the minimum and maximum hydraulic oil level...

Page 113: ...Shows the rated work load in each configuration Each model has different platform capacities Horizontal load rating Do not apply more than the specified side load Operate the MEWP when the wind speed...

Page 114: ...t the engine start position 2a to start the engine Select the liquid propane gas 2b or gasoline 2c as the fuel type P b LPG HD5 TM 3 Engine controls diesel Select the engine start position 3a to start...

Page 115: ...3 RT SJ9664 RT labels Section 8 Labels Description Label Pictorial 1 Stay away Stay away from the MEWP when it is in operation TM 2 Warning crush hazard TM 3 Warning do not alter Do not tamper with or...

Page 116: ...ards of each occupant to the fall protection anchorage points Rated for one 1 person for each anchorage point Used for fall restraint or fall arrest TM X1 2 Warning fall hazard horizontal Make sure th...

Page 117: ...Arctic engine oil Recommended engine oil 0W 40 for the arctic option 3 Arctic hydraulic oil Recommended hydraulic oil Univis HVI 26 for the arctic option UNIVIS HVI HVLP DIN 51524 3 VI 376 4 Do not le...

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Page 119: ...climb grades of up to 30 in the case of Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts and 50 in the case of Boom Lifts This industry leading terrain capability means one can use the Skyjack Rough Terrain Scissor Lifts...

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