Snorkel EPV16, Operation Manual

Page 1: ...OPERATION MANUAL Part Number 13642 1 November 2012 Rev A Serial Number NZ110412 and after Gasoline Diesel...

Page 2: ...electrical shock hazard re sulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH DO NOT attempt to enter or leave the EPV16 until you are sure the electricity has been turned off If an EPV16 is in contact with a live co...

Page 3: ...rsonal injury or property dam age that can result if the instruction is not followed Denotes an imminently hazardous situation which if not avoided will result in death or serious injury Denotes a pot...

Page 4: ...ANSI Standard A92 2 and AUSTRALIAN NZ STANDARD 2550 10 clearly identifies requirements of all parties who might be involved with Boom Supported Elevating Work Platforms Note Standards It is the respon...

Page 5: ...ulated fibreglass platform 3 2 At platform control box non insulated fibreglass platform 3 2 Other Safety Devices 3 2 Lanyard anchor points 3 2 Gravity gate 3 3 Guardrails 3 3 10 9m height restriction...

Page 6: ...s 9 12 Decal inspection drawing machines with hydraulic controls 9 13 Decal list low voltage insulated machines 9 14 Decal inspection drawing low voltage insulated machines 9 15 10 Operation Operating...

Page 7: ...2 1 The correct stowed position is shown here 12 1 Chapter 13 Fire Fighting Chemical Control Hazardous Components 13 1 Battery Lead Acid UN 2794 13 1 Gasoline UN 1203 13 2 Hydraulic Oil UN 1270 13 3 M...

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Page 9: ...nd guidelines that follow may not apply specifically to this machine e g references to driving they are included as part of an overall safety strategy relating to the use of elevating work platforms W...

Page 10: ...nt while the platform is in motion or jump off the machine Do not start until all personnel are clearly away from the machine Never cover the floor grating or otherwise obstruct your view below Make s...

Page 11: ...standard configuration and should not be used on or near any unimproved forest covered brush covered or grass covered land unless the engine s exhaust system is equipped with a spark arrester meeting...

Page 12: ...he following pages Take time to study them Be sure that all the safety decals and placards on the EPV16 are legible Clean or replace them if you cannot read the words or see the pictures Clean with so...

Page 13: ...er 1 Safety TRUCK DECK DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES SAFETY SWITCHES OR INTERLOCKS 451986 DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES SAFETY SWITCHES OR INTERLOCKS 451986 45198 6 451...

Page 14: ...TRAVELLING DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES SAFETY SWITCHES OR INTERLOCKS 451986 DANGER MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WIND SPEED 12 5m sec 45198 7 300699 013 0025 0323899 501453 000 45198 7 10036 03...

Page 15: ...live electrical apparatus electrical hazards before commencing to use the appliance whilst working or travelling the appliance in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus 3m for voltages up to 132 00...

Page 16: ...apparatus 3m for voltages up to 132 000 6m for voltages above 132 000 and up to 330 000 8m for voltages above 330 000 New Zealand Only Australia Only RATED LOAD 440LB 12423 200 200KG 99228 1 CAUTION E...

Page 17: ...acking or corrosion Never use a LV EPV16 that has any damage to any of the insulator surfaces or covers The cleanliness of the insulator surfaces are imperative to the correct functioning of the insul...

Page 18: ...LV EPV16 Their locations and descriptions are shown in this section on the following pages Take time to study them Be sure that all the safety decals and placards on the EPV16 are legible Clean or rep...

Page 19: ...ORK RULES AND APPLI CABLE GOVERNMENTAL REGULATIONS HHHHHHHH DANGER DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES SAFETY SWITCHES OR INTERLOCKS 451986 DANGER MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE WIND SPEED 12 5m sec 4519...

Page 20: ...ETY SWITCHES OR INTERLOCKS 451986 DANGER DO NOT ALTER OR DISABLE LIMIT SWITCHES SAFETY SWITCHES OR INTERLOCKS 451986 45198 6 12829 1 12829 3 45198 6 1 2 8 2 9 3 LV COVER12829 1 CONDITION DRY WET PRECI...

Page 21: ...BASKET LOW VOLTAGE INSULATED MACHINES LV COVER12829 1 12829 1 ON OUTSIDE OF BASKET BOTH SIDES 0150448 Fibreglass basket safety decal layout A EMERGENCY DESCENT To lower the upper boom press the bleed...

Page 22: ...12 REQUIRES a Minimum approach of an appliance b Inspection of the work site for c Constant vigilance and an observer required to live electrical apparatus electrical hazards before commencing to use...

Page 23: ...h and it will pop out on At platform control box Figure 3 2 Emergency Stop Switch at Platform Control Box Press the red EMERGENCY STOP button in at any time under any conditions and the entire ma chin...

Page 24: ...de the platform control box If the platform control box EMERGENCY STOP switch is in off the ground control box can still be used to start and operate the EPV16 Other Safety Devices Lanyard anchor poin...

Page 25: ...lian legislation Note See the Options chapter page for details concerning this kit Enable switch The enable switch must be operated in conjunction with the boom platform moving function you select The...

Page 26: ...l sound This is a warning to the operator that rated capac ity has been reached and the platform load must be reduced Normal function will remain to allow the platform to be positioned to remove some...

Page 27: ...abilsers have been cor rectly set and have made firm contact with the ground The same feature also prevents the Stabilisers be ing operated while either or both Booms are ele vated The correct operati...

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Page 29: ...16 13642 1 Rev A page 4 1 SPECIFICATIONS EPV16 Nominal working height 15 8m 51 10 Maximum height to basket floor 13 8m 45 3 Maximum outreach 7 0m 23 Maximum outreach height 7 9m 22 6 Nominal Maximum w...

Page 30: ...m 2 7 x 1 8 in Max output 4 kW 4 000 rpm Max torque 1 1 kg m 8 0 ft lb 2500 rpm Fuel gasoline Fuel Grade automotive gasoline unleaded or lowleaded preferred Fuel consumption 230 g PSh Cooling system F...

Page 31: ...e 4 3 Chapter 4 Specifications Lower boom Jib boom Upper boom Booms identification Nomenclature And Serial Numbers Outriggers 4 Outrigger controls Column Ground controls Platform controls Platform Rig...

Page 32: ...page 4 4 Rev A EPV16 13642 1 Chapter 4 Specifications Oil tank Serial Number Outrigger cylinder Upper cylinders Lower cylinder Jib Cylinder Left side view of machine...

Page 33: ...Working Envelope EPV16 13642 1 Rev A page 4 5 Chapter 4 Specifications METRES METRES 16 15 14 13 6 5 12 11 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9...

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Page 35: ...h the bubble while you set the stabilisers Lower the sta bilisers front ones first one 1 at a time just enough to center the bubble in the circle on top of the gauge When the bubble is central the pla...

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Page 37: ...There is only one 1 fuse on a standard EPV16 that is accessible to the operator Its purpose is to protect the electrical circuits from electrical over loads When the fuse blows replace it with an ide...

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Page 39: ...ile operating the EPV EPV16 13642 1 Rev A page 7 1 Platform Controls Ground Controls Optional Automatic Stabiliser Controls Manual Stabiliser Controls 13052 5 RF UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN UP DOWN LF RR...

Page 40: ...for the outriggers to work Once outriggers are down and set the switch must be placed in the boom up position for the booms to work Control switches 7 through 10 are the platform moving switches Each...

Page 41: ...ch DOWN to operate the starter motor of the EPV16 4 Boom Speed This control determines how fast the booms move Set it to SLOW turtle until you are very familiar with the way the machine works or if th...

Page 42: ...4 14 Fuel Electric Selector Switch Option This switch when fitted allows switching between different motive sources see Options Chapter Figure 7 4 Upper Control Box Controls 15 Foot Switch You must st...

Page 43: ...platform can only be raised when this light is lit When this light is not lit the platform will not raise because the stabilisers are not set properly Activate the front and rear stabilisers and level...

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Page 45: ...RS ARE DISABLED UNLESS BOOMSARE STOWED BOOMS ARE DISABLED UNLESS ALL STABILISERS ARE IN CONTACT WITH THE GROUND AND MACHINE IS LEVEL ENSURE THAT ALL FOOT PLATES ARE IN FULL CONTACT WITH THE GROUND AND...

Page 46: ...for anything on the EPV to work Pull the switch and it will pop out on 2 Platform Ground Selector switch Must be in the GROUND position down for the ground control box to work The switch MUST be in t...

Page 47: ...pper and lower boom and slew control valves All lever movement is vertical This produces a cor responding up down movement for control levers and whilst moving lever produces a move ment to the left r...

Page 48: ...procedures 8 Platform Movement Levers Items 1 through 5 see Figure 8 5 are the platform moving control levers All lever movement is vertical This produces a cor responding left right movement for con...

Page 49: ...riggers are not properly set Figure 8 7 Upper Control Box Controls Non Insulated Fibreglass Basket 5 Overload Indicator This indicator illuminates when the platform is overloaded see Safety Devices Ch...

Page 50: ...tions and the entire machine stops and nothing moves This switch must be out on to start or run the EPV from the platform control box Pull the switch and it will pop out on Press the switch in off if...

Page 51: ...Rotate Option LEFT rotates the platform left RIGHT rotates the platform right Not shown here Figure 8 11 Upper Controls Insulated Fibreglass Basket Platform Movement Control Valve levers Stabiliser C...

Page 52: ...en the legs are in contact with the ground 4 Lift Enable Light This is a duplicate of the lift enable light on the lower control box The platform can only be raised when this light is lit When this li...

Page 53: ...level 1 4 or 6 mm below filler neck Hydraulic oil level Visually inspect level between lines on dipstick Hydraulic oil leaks Visually inspect hoses tubes Tires and wheels Visually inspect condition B...

Page 54: ...Boom into the boom rest remove the machine from service and affix a Danger Tag warning others that the machine is not to be used In the first instance contact the owner who will then contact the Snor...

Page 55: ...evel Figure 9 3 Engine Oil Level Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean Insert the dipstick into the oil filler neck but do not screw it in If the level is low fill to the top of the oi...

Page 56: ...s fires falls slipping cuts and puncture wounds if under high pressure Do not search for leaks with your hand Have a qualified trained maintenance person repair all hydraulic fluid leaks before you op...

Page 57: ...gravity gates are pres ent and function correctly Platform Guardrails Figure 9 12 Platform Guardrails Visually inspect the platform guardrails to see that none of the tubing has been cut out removed...

Page 58: ...tches through to cause the platform to move the way it should Check both positions of each switch For correct operating procedures see the Opera tion chapter 10 NOTE Pay particular attention to the Em...

Page 59: ...pter 11 Platform Control Switches Machines with Hydraulic Controls Figure 9 17 Platform Control Switches Steel Platform Figure 9 17 Platform Control Switches Non Insulated Fibreglass Platform Figure 9...

Page 60: ...ure 9 22 AC Outlet RCD ELCB If the EPV16 has this option fitted check the RCD works by connecting a power source to the base inlet and an appliance to the platform outlet Push the test button on the R...

Page 61: ...ls Machines with Electric Controls Replacement decals and placards for the EPV16 are available from Snorkel dealers Standard placards and decals See pages 9 10 and 9 11 for the decal list and lo catio...

Page 62: ...a only 1 8 300699 Decal Operators checklist 1 9 45198 6 Decal Do not disable limit switch 3 10 45198 7 Decal Wind speed rating 2 11 569295 Decal Snorkel 3 logo 2 12 13708 03 Decal Emergency descent 2...

Page 63: ...Decal inspection drawing machines with electric controls EPV16 13642 1 Rev A page 9 11 9 Pre operational Inspection 1 1 9 9 9 3 11 11 19 5 7 23 2 10 12 12 10 18 4 20 22 8 24 25 27 28...

Page 64: ...3 logo 2 12 13708 03 Decal Emergency descent 2 13 14 15 16 13052 1 Decal Lower control valve operation 1 17 9751 Decal New Zealand made logo 1 18 12545 Decal Auto stabiliser operation when fitted 1 1...

Page 65: ...Decal inspection drawing machines with hydraulic controls EPV16 13642 1 Rev A page 9 13 9 Pre operational Inspection 1 9 9 9 3 11 11 20 5 16 23 32 18 4 20 30 12 12 1 19 22 8 10 29 7 2 10 24 25 27 28...

Page 66: ...569295 Decal Snorkel 3 logo 2 12 13 14 15 16 9963 Decal Lower control valve operation 1 17 18 12545 Decal Auto stabiliser operation when fitted 1 19 20 1772 002 K Decal Fit boom cradle lock pin 2 21 1...

Page 67: ...spection drawing low voltage insulated machines EPV16 13642 1 Rev A page 9 15 9 Pre operational Inspection 1 1 9 9 9 3 3 3 3 7 7 3 3 11 11 20 5 21 21 29 12 12 28 28 16 23 2 10 10 30 18 4 20 22 8 24 25...

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Page 69: ...ng personnel can occur if the machine should come into contact with energised electrical wires during operation DO NOT attempt to operate the EPV16 ground controls if the platform booms or any other c...

Page 70: ...ly function when the booms are stowed Once the booms are raised the stabilisers will not operate NOTE Operating the Stabilisers Before you can operate the stabilisers you need to start the engine See...

Page 71: ...is primarily designed to automatically set the stabilisers it is also possible to set the stabilisers manually Setting the stabilisers manually 1 Operate each switch see Figure 10 8 to raise or lower...

Page 72: ...t temperature cold hold the Choke Cold Start Switch see Figure 10 11 down throughout the next step 5 Press down on the Start Switch and hold it there until the engine starts or for a maximum time of 6...

Page 73: ...o restart the engine again Continual cranking of the starter motor will only result in its damage The engine should now be running and the EPV16 is ready to begin work Moving The Platform Enable Switc...

Page 74: ...the jib boom to retract 4 Slew switch Pressing this switch to the right causes the column boom platform assembly to rotate to the right whilst pressing the switch to the left causes the column boom p...

Page 75: ...the engine from the ground control box do the following 1 Set the Emergency Stop switch to ON see Figure 10 18 Figure 10 18 Ground Control Box Starting 2 Set the Platform Ground Selector switch to GR...

Page 76: ...ch to ON See Figure 10 21 Figure 10 21 Machines with Steel Platfroms Figure 10 21 Machines with Non Insulated Fibreglass Platfroms Figure 10 21 LV Machines with Insulated Fibreglass Platforms 5 If the...

Page 77: ...the lanyard of your safety harness is attached to an anchor point on the platform mount Also be sure that platform gate is closed behind you From ground control box Each of the platform movement cont...

Page 78: ...act 5 Platform rotate switch Pressing the lever up causes the platform only to rotate to the right whilst pressing the lever down causes the platform only to rotate to the left NOTE Platform Control V...

Page 79: ...tch must be ON see Figure 11 1 2 The Platform Ground Selector switch see Figure 11 1 must be set to PLATFORM Platform Control Station settings 3 Set the Emergency Stop switch to ON see Figure 11 2 The...

Page 80: ...E When emergency lowering it is only possible to Slew or lower the Jib Boom whilst the Upper boom is lowering Operation from ground control station hydraulic control machines Emergency operation from...

Page 81: ...FOOT OPERATED ENABLE SWITCH option is installed on your machine go to Step 4 otherwise go to Step 5 Figure 11 7 Enable Switch Foot 4 Step on the platform foot switch see Figure 11 7 Go to Step 6 5 Ope...

Page 82: ...witch press and hold the Emergency Lower switch down and the upper boom will begin lowering 5 To operate other functions during the emergency lower the following switches must be operated together Ena...

Page 83: ...ocked in place through the boom pin Figure 12 2 Lower Boom Cradle Lock 4 Insert the upper boom restraining lock pin and ensure the pin keeper is correctly locked in place see Figure 12 3 Figure 12 3 U...

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Page 85: ...inguishing media Dry chemical foam or CO2 Special fire fighting procedures Use positive pressure self contained breathing ap paratus Unusual fire and explosion hazards Hydrogen and oxygen gases are pr...

Page 86: ...astomer Product may melt after ignition to form flammable liquid Burning produces intense heat dense smoke and toxic gases such as carbon monoxide oxides of nitrogen and traces of hydrogen cyanide Spi...

Page 87: ...t as possible Dispose of non recyclable material as a RCRA hazardous waste by such methods as incineration complying with federal state and local regula tions Liquefied Petroleum Gas UN 1075 Extinguis...

Page 88: ...n smallest area possible Recover as much of the product itself as possible by such methods as vacuuming followed by soak ing up of residual fluids by use of absorbent materi als Remove contaminated it...

Page 89: ...ill not start refer the problem to a qualified service technician 3 Loose battery terminals Tighten battery leads at battery Engine cranks but will not start 1 Out of fuel Fill the engine with the cor...

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Page 91: ...fixed structure to which the components of the system are rigged B Body Wear a full body harness worn by the person referred to as a safety harness in this manual C Connector a subsystem component con...

Page 92: ...aily before operating the aerial platform qualified person a person who by reason of knowledge experience or training is familiar with the operation to be performed and the hazards involved rated work...

Page 93: ...4 Stabliser Boom Secector Switch 7 2 8 2 Start 7 3 8 4 8 5 8 6 Upper Boom 7 2 7 3 Ground Control Box 7 2 8 2 Control switches 7 2 8 2 Platform Control Box Control switches 7 3 8 3 Controls and Contro...

Page 94: ...1 Pre start Inspection 1 1 Q Qualified Operators see Introduction page iv R RCD ELCB Outlet option 6 1 Responsibilities of owners and users Introduction page iv A iii Right side view of machine 4 3 S...

Page 95: ...ing 14 1 Operator Troubleshooting Chart 14 1 Turntable rotation 4 1 U Upper Controls Fibreglass basket 8 6 W Weight 4 1 Wiring harnesses 9 3 Loose connections 9 3 Work Place Inspection and Practices 1...

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