Snorkel ATB 42, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual P N 0161987 August 1998 engine powered diesel gasoline LPG fuel Courtesy of Crane Market...

Page 2: ...mal warranty period of the machine upon which the part was installed THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES AND SNORKEL DOES NOT WARRANT 1 Engines motors tires and batteries which are manufactured by suppliers to Sno...

Page 3: ...ntact could make your body a conductor to the other object creating an electrical shock hazard resulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH DO NOT attempt to enter or leave the Snorkelift until you are sure t...

Page 4: ...ergized exposed or insulated power lines Voltage range Minimum safe approach distance phase to phase Feet Meters 0 to 300V Avoid contact over 300v to 50kv 10 3 05 over 50kv to 200kv 15 4 60 over 200kv...

Page 5: ...el and help prevent needless downtime because of damaged equipment 1 Only TRAINED and AUTHORIZED operators shall be permitted to operate the equipment 2 All manufacturer s operating instructions and s...

Page 6: ...Aerial Lifts Construction ANSI Standard A92 5 1992 Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms CSA Standard CAN 3 B354 4 M82 Boom type Elevating Work Platforms California Proposition 65 Warning The state...

Page 7: ...Safety Device Information 2 1 Alarms 2 1 Start Up Alarm 2 1 Engine Shut Off Alarm 2 2 Alternator Not Charging Alarm 2 2 Axle Unlocked Alarm 2 2 Tilt Alarm 2 3 All Motion Alarm 2 3 Descending Boom Alar...

Page 8: ...ne Fuel Level 7 2 Fuel Tank Cap 7 2 Engine Oil Level 7 2 Gasoline Engine 7 2 Diesel Engine 7 3 Fuel Leaks 7 3 Gasoline Engine 7 3 Diesel Engine 7 3 Engine Coolant Level 7 3 Wiring Harnesses 7 4 Batter...

Page 9: ...eration From Ground Control Box 9 2 10 Stowing and Transporting Stowing 10 1 To Lock the ATB 42 50 10 1 Transporting 10 1 Trailering 10 1 Securing to a Transport Vehicle 10 2 Towing 10 4 Lifting 10 4...

Page 10: ...trained in the operation of the emergency controls working in the immediate area of the ATB 42 50 to assist the platform operator in the event of an emergency When moving the platform check the clear...

Page 11: ...om only on a firm surface capable of withstanding all load forces imposed by the aerial platform in all operating conditions Do Not carry loads that extend beyond the platform guardrails without prior...

Page 12: ...t repairs unless you are trained Refer to manuals and experienced repair personnel for help Fuel Handling Precautions DO NOT smoke or permit open flames while fueling or near fueling operations Never...

Page 13: ...Safety Placards and Decals Location page 1 4 ATB 42 50 0161987 1 Safety Tow option only Tow option only Courtesy of Crane Market...

Page 14: ...ATB 42 50 0161987 page 1 5 1 Safety PLATFORM LPG option only Tow option only Courtesy of Crane Market...

Page 15: ...page 1 6 ATB 42 50 0161987 1 Safety PLATFORM CONTROL BOX Courtesy of Crane Market...

Page 16: ...ATB 42 50 0161987 page 1 7 1 Safety Courtesy of Crane Market...

Page 17: ...is located on the ground control box the other is located on the platform control box The buzzers are connected in parallel they both emit the same pattern of sound at the same time The tilt alarm is...

Page 18: ...ts so that all four wheels remain on the ground when the machine is driven with the main boom elevated less than 5 and the riser booms down This improves traction for 4 wheel drive machines and reduce...

Page 19: ...m alerts people near the ATB 42 50 that a boom is lowering Drive Motion Alarm The optional drive motion alarm emits a loud beeping sound anytime the Drive Steer controller is in FORWARD or REVERSE Thi...

Page 20: ...till be used to start and operate the ATB 42 50 At Platform Control Box Press the large red Emergency Stop switch down off and the entire machine stops the engine turns off the brakes automatically se...

Page 21: ...switch prevents the platform from moving if something accidentally pushes one of the platform moving controls on the platform control box To make the platform move you must step on the foot switch at...

Page 22: ...nput connector into the generator Then set the AC Generator switch on the platform control box to ON See electrical Outlet at the Platform in the Operation chapter 8 for more information about how to...

Page 23: ...Battery switch must be ON and the following switches on the ground control box must be set as indicated Platform Ground Selector PLATFORM Emergency Stop Pulled Out ON Master Key Switch ON Level Senso...

Page 24: ...engine nor run the Emergency Power hydraulic pump If you cannot leave the engine running while the lights are on start and run the engine at least 15 minutes in each hour to keep the battery charged T...

Page 25: ...ts floor Load weight 500 lbs 227 kg Occupants 2 people Travel speeds Booms down and retracted 3 5 mph 5 6 km h Booms up and or extended 0 5 mph 0 8 km h Turning radius 2 wheel steer inside 89 in 2 26...

Page 26: ...tion Standard 2140 Category special duty propane Diesel fuel No 2 D ASTM D975 Coolant 50 water 50 ethylene glycol Operating Temperature 160 F 190 F 71 C 88 C 180 F 205 F 82 C 96 C Oil Capacity 3 5 qt...

Page 27: ...7 page 3 3 3 Specifications 6 11 2 1m 4 0 1 2m 4 9 1 4m 7 6 2 3m 8 0 2 4m 20 8 6 3m 6 10 2 1m 8 11 2 7m 14 9 38cm 16 5 42cm 4 1 1 3m 7 6 2 3m 6 0 1 8m Center of gravity in stowed position 3 9 115cm 3...

Page 28: ...61987 3 Specifications 20 6 1 25 7 6 30 9 1 5 1 5 5 1 5 10 3 0 15 4 6 0 0 FEET 0 0 10 3 0 15 4 6 5 1 5 20 6 1 30 9 1 25 7 6 40 12 2 45 13 7 35 10 7 50 15 2 METERS THE AREA IN DASHED LINES SHOWS THE AT...

Page 29: ...page 3 5 3 Specifications 7 6 2 3m 6 0 1 8m Center of gravity in stowed position 3 8 114cm 2 10 86cm 6 11 2 1m 4 0 1 2m 4 9 1 4m 7 6 2 3m 8 0 2 4m 21 0 6 4m 6 10 2 1m 8 11 2 7m 14 4 36 5cm 15 9 40cm...

Page 30: ...7 3 Specifications 20 6 1 25 7 6 30 9 1 5 1 5 5 1 5 10 3 0 15 4 6 0 0 FEET 0 0 10 3 0 15 4 6 5 1 5 20 6 1 30 9 1 25 7 6 40 12 2 45 13 7 35 10 7 50 15 2 55 16 8 METERS THE AREA IN DASHED LINES SHOWS TH...

Page 31: ...tions Rear drive wheels Front steering wheels Main boom Serial number Turntable Chassis Platform controls Platform Front lifting tie down lugs Right Side View Of Machine Tip boom Base boom ATB 50 Main...

Page 32: ...ing wheels Rear drive wheels Turntable Ground controls Rear lifting tie down lugs Chassis Platform Left Side View Of Machine Front steering wheels Rear drive wheels Chassis Serial number stamped on to...

Page 33: ...he engine is at operating temperature the coolant level should be at the HOT line When the engine is cold there should be about one inch 2 5 cm of coolant in the bottom of the reservoir Engine Oil Eng...

Page 34: ...cuum increases the yellow indicator 1 raises toward the red area 2 of the sight glass When the yellow indicator reaches the red it s time to change the air filter The yellow indicator 1 stays at its h...

Page 35: ...h ON The Hour Meter also accumulates time when Battery Switch ON Platform Ground Selector PLATFORM Emergency Stop at ground control box Pulled Out ON Emergency Stop at platform control box Pulled Out...

Page 36: ...mark and LOW mark Hydraulic Oil Temperature The hydraulic oil temperature gauge measures the temperature of the oil in the tank The temperature should not exceed 200 F 93 C If it does reduce your dri...

Page 37: ...d until it cools Check engine coolant level see Daily Inspection and Maintenance chapter 7 before you try to restart the engine If the coolant is low replenish it then start the engine and visually ch...

Page 38: ...trips again immediately attempt to lower the platform to the ground by using normal operating procedures If normal procedures do not work use EMERGENCY procedures see Emergency Operation chapter 9 to...

Page 39: ...of controls See the Emergency Operation chapter 9 for correct emergency operation procedures See the Options chapter 11 for correct operation procedures of any optional equipment The main operating fu...

Page 40: ...the seven platform moving switches switches 7 through 13 to move the platform Holding the switch up increases the engine speed and activates the platform moving switches in preparation to do work Set...

Page 41: ...Ground Control Box Controls ATB 42 50 0161987 page 6 3 6 Controls 1 2 4 5 6 9 7 8 10 11 12 3 13 14 Courtesy of Crane Market...

Page 42: ...Set the switch to HIGH to travel across hard surfaces when the booms are down and retracted Prolonged driving in HI 3 5 mph 5 6 km h heats the hydraulic oil Periodically check the thermometer at the...

Page 43: ...moother you move the controller the smoother starts and stops will be STEER RIGHT Slowly push the Drive Steer controller to the right and the front wheels move in the direction for a right hand turn T...

Page 44: ...latform Foot Switch You must step down on the platform foot switch and hold it down when you use any platform control that causes the platform to move Stepping on the platform foot switch increases th...

Page 45: ...tion condition Battery terminals Visually inspect no corrosion Battery fluid level Check fluid level 1 4 or 6 mm below filler neck Hydraulic oil level Visually inspect level between lines on gauge Hyd...

Page 46: ...ter 3 fuel for octane and grade Option LPG Visually check to see that the LPG tank is full 1 To replace an LPG tank 1 Close the valve 2 by screwing clockwise 2 Manually disconnect the fuel hose at the...

Page 47: ...of the fuel line from the engine to the fuel tank for leaks Engine Coolant Level At operating temperature the coolant should be at the HOT level When cold there should be about 1 inch 2 5 cm of coolan...

Page 48: ...ections broken wires and frayed insulation Battery Terminals Battery terminals should be clean and free of dirt and corrosion If the ATB is equipped with the optional extra battery check it too page 7...

Page 49: ...ight glass gauge If necessary add hydraulic oil at the filler cap See the Specifications chapter 3 for type and grade of hydraulic oil Hydraulic Oil Leaks Leaking hydraulic oil can cause burns fires f...

Page 50: ...ong cuts completely through the tire body holes or cuts where foam is being forced or eroded out of the tire Also look for large imbedded objects such as angle iron that can rip a tire body open under...

Page 51: ...s None should be visibly loose missing or have broken heads Structural Damage and Welds Visually inspect all welds for cracks all structural members for deformity and all sheet metal for dents that co...

Page 52: ...platform swinging gate at the platform entrance to see that it swings freely latches securely and is not deformed in any way Platform Guardrails Visually inspect the platform guardrails to see that n...

Page 53: ...ed For further explanation of the Filter Minder gauge see Gauges chapter 4 Leave the engine running for the next step Charging System With the engine running at Ground Operation IDLE the needle in the...

Page 54: ...ossible The tilt alarm should sound The level sensor is located in the left side of the turntable behind the ground control box Emergency Power When you check turntable Swing at CCW 1 the turntable wi...

Page 55: ...at it works Motion Warning Alarm Listen for the motion warning alarm if the ATB 42 50 has that option as you drive forward and backward Listen for the start up alarm when the Anti Restart Switch is fi...

Page 56: ...30 cm Visually inspect to see that all the slide pads are in place in the rear end of the base boom Look at the surface that slides on each slide pad The paint should still be in place and there shou...

Page 57: ...ease the switch arm When you release the arm the Axle Unlocked Alarm should sound and the Tipover Hazard light on the front of the platform control box should come on 5 Use the Riser Boom switch to lo...

Page 58: ...ations 1 25 0161329 Patents applied for 1 26 451986 Danger do not alter switch 1 27 0323899 Danger electrical hazard 1 28 0323897 Danger you must not operate 1 29 7030004 Omniquip logo 2 30 0161819 Em...

Page 59: ...tenance Right Side 7 2 6 275 275 6 23 17 100 125 250 22 11 14 Front 29 32 32 300 33 17 25 Platform 21 5 425 15 34 8 15 30 351 375 36 Left Side 2 275 6 352 4 250 17 23 5 Station Control Valve 350 13 1...

Page 60: ...Maintenance Top of Chassis 20 16 300 Fuel and Hydraulic Tanks 10 1 24 201 225 150 175 202 Rear of Turntable 425 26 17 29 Manual Record box 8 18 Engine Shroud 19 Ford Engine 19 9 19 400 176 226 Crab St...

Page 61: ...ecomes incapacitated a person on the ground can always take over machine control 2 The ATB 42 50 can only be driven from the platform control box The wheels cannot be made to move from the ground cont...

Page 62: ...SOLINE and there is no strap or hose to mount an LPG tank the ATB 42 50 has a gasoline engine set up to burn gasoline fuel only If all you see is a fuel tank labeled DIESEL FUEL the ATB 42 50 has a di...

Page 63: ...up for 10 seconds just before you perform the next step Gasoline engines have automatic chokes They do not use the Choke Cold Start switch 11 Turn the key 13 to START and hold it there until the engin...

Page 64: ...in turntable to ON 2 Set the Emergency Stop switch 2 at the ground controls to ON pulled out 3 Set the Platform Ground Selector switch 3 to PLATFORM up 4 Insert the key 4 and set the Master Key Switch...

Page 65: ...t happens turn the Anti Restart switch to OFF then try again If the engine does not start in 20 seconds turn the Anti Restart switch 17 to OFF Wait 60 seconds before trying to start the engine again T...

Page 66: ...identally pushed From Platform Control Box When you operate from the platform control box be sure that the lanyard of your fall restraint is attached to an anchor point on the platform mount Also be s...

Page 67: ...chassis and two yellow arrows on the right side of the chassis Steer Left and Right Pushing the Drive Steer controller to LEFT causes the front wheels to turn for a left turn Pushing the Drive Steer...

Page 68: ...controller to drive the ATB 42 50 FORWARD and to the side or REVERSE and to the side If the Drive Steer controller is not returned to the center position the wheels may return to the straight position...

Page 69: ...more information about the electrical outlet see Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt in Safety Devices chapter 2 and Circuit Breakers in Automatic Shut Offs and Circuit Breakers chapter 5 Securing for Day...

Page 70: ...dures will work at the platform control box 1 The Battery switch 1 must be ON 2 The Master Key Switch 2 must be ON 3 The Emergency Stop switch 3 must be pulled out ON 4 The Platform Ground Selector sw...

Page 71: ...e Platform Ground Selector switch 4 to GROUND 5 Set the Boom Speed knob 5 to the speed you want 6 Hold the appropriate platform moving switch 6 the direction you want the platform to move 7 Hold the G...

Page 72: ...with optional LPG fuel close the valve on the LPG tank completely turned clockwise 4 Close and lock all doors Transporting Trailering An ATB 42 50 weighs approximately 15 280 pounds 6930 kg Loading ra...

Page 73: ...onto the ramp and transport trailer 11 Use turntable Swing to align the main boom between the rear wheels 12 Lower the jib boom until it is completely down 13 Leave the engine running in preparation...

Page 74: ...own lugs 7 on the ATB 42 50 chassis 10 Attach chains to the rear lifting tie down lugs 8 on the ATB 42 50 chassis Chocks may be removed at this time though it is a good idea to leave them in place 11...

Page 75: ...le to the front lifting tie down lugs and chain a similar vehicle to the rear lifting tie down lugs 2 At each drive wheel remove the two bolts 1 and turn the disconnect plate 2 over so that the nipple...

Page 76: ...nto the receptacle on the generator 4 Air Line To Platform The input to the air line is on the bottom left rear of the turntable The outlet is on the platform mounting frame The maximum safe working p...

Page 77: ...is manual Operator Horn For a complete discussion of the horn see the Operator Horn section of the Safety Devices chapter 2 Lights For a complete discussion of the following lights see the Safety Devi...

Page 78: ...ey are properly inflated Air filled tires should be checked very carefully for imbedded material cuts punctures or abraded areas Death or Serious Injury can result if the ATB tips over An air filled t...

Page 79: ...tow vehicle manufacturer or manufacturer s literature to be sure the towing vehicle can safely tow and stop a 13 600 pound 6 170 kg ATB 42 or a 15 280 pound 6 930 kg ATB 50 on the steepest grade and t...

Page 80: ...es traction on all surfaces There are two ways to tell if the ATB has 4 wheel drive 1 Look for the 4x4 decal shown on the front of the turntable 2 Look at the wheels If the hubs of all four wheels loo...

Page 81: ...page 11 6 ATB 42 50 0161987 11 Options Courtesy of Crane Market...

Page 82: ...engine If it will not start refer the problem to a qualified service technician Out of fuel Gasoline or diesel engine cranks but will not start Add fuel to tank then alternately crank engine for 20 se...

Page 83: ...ne will not crank Wait three minutes then try to start the engine If the engine will not start refer the problem to a qualified service technician Out of fuel Gasoline or diesel engine cranks but will...

Page 84: ...restart 6 4 8 5 9 1 battery switch 6 6 8 2 8 4 9 1 boom speed 6 2 6 4 8 2 8 5 9 1 9 2 choke cold start 6 2 6 4 8 3 8 5 drive range 6 4 8 5 drive steer controller 6 5 dual fuel 6 4 8 3 8 5 emergency po...

Page 85: ...ture 4 4 LPG 4 3 temperature 4 4 gradeability 3 1 ground clearance 3 1 ground control box controls 6 3 ground fault circuit interrupt 7 11 ground operation switch 2 7 ground pressure standard tires 3...

Page 86: ...shing lights 2 4 ground fault circuit interrupt 2 6 level sensor 2 7 operator horn 2 7 platform foot switch 2 5 platform gravity gate 2 6 platform guardrails 2 5 platform swinging gate 2 7 platform wo...

Page 87: ...ight 10 1 travel speeds 3 1 troubleshooting troubleshooting chart 12 1 turning radius 3 1 U unrestricted rated work load 3 1 W warranty limited see inside front cover weight approximate 3 1 wheel load...