Snorkel MHP15/44, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Engine Powered Gasoline Diesel Battery Electric Operator s Manual P N 12459A May 2005...

Page 2: ...ty 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 Snorkel who f...

Page 3: ...f the MHP Such contact could make your body a conductor to the other object creating an electrical shock hazard re sulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH DO NOT attempt to enter or leave the MHP until you...

Page 4: ...nce to energized 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 o...

Page 5: ...All information in this manual is based on the latest product information at the time of publication Snor kel reserves the right to make product changes at any time without obligation Safety Alerts A...

Page 6: ...gulations Ultimate compliance to OSHA reg ulations is the responsibility of the user and their employer ANSI Standard A92 2 2001clearly identifies requirements of all parties who might be involved wit...

Page 7: ...HP15 44 3 4 Booms identification 3 5 Nomenclature And Serial Numbers 3 5 Right side view of machine 3 5 Left side view of machine 3 6 4 Gauges Hourmeter 4 1 Level Bubble 4 1 Hydraulic Oil Level 4 1 5...

Page 8: ...9 1 Operation From Ground Control Box 9 2 10 Stowing and Transporting Stowing 10 1 The correct stowed position is shown here 10 1 Transporting 10 1 Trailering 10 1 Securing to a Transport Vehicle 10...

Page 9: ...learance from an energised conductor Do not go closer than the minimum safe approach distance as defined by ANSI ANSI publications define minimum distances that must be observed when working near bus...

Page 10: ...platform Always look in the direction of travel Drive with care and at speeds compatible with the work place conditions Use caution when driving over rough ground on slopes and when turning Do not eng...

Page 11: ...n trance to the platform Do not carry loads from any point outside of the platform Make sure that all protective guards cowlings and doors are in place and secure Be sure the guard rail system includi...

Page 12: ...gines use the correct fuel grade for the operating season Batteries Charge batteries in a well ventilated area free of flame sparks or other hazards that might cause fire or explosion Batteries give o...

Page 13: ...ELF AND OTHERS TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY 0323897 1 2 YOU HAVE BEEN TRAINED IN THE SAFE OPERATION OF THIS DEVICE AND HHHH YOU KNOW AND FOLLOW THE SAFETY AND OPERATING RECOMMENDATIONS CONTAINED IN THE...

Page 14: ...he boom platform descends Keep out from under the descending boom and platform DANGER 12406 TOWING SPEED 80KPH 12424 50MPH MAXIMUM FIT BOOM CRADLE LOCK PIN FOR TRAVELLING 1772 002K OPERATORS CHECKLIST...

Page 15: ...rds before commencing to use the appliance whilst working or travelling the appliance in the vicinity of live electrical apparatus 3m for voltages up to 132 000 6m for voltages above 132 000 and up to...

Page 16: ...CY STOP switch cover down at any time under any conditions and the entire machine stops and nothing moves This emergency stop switch cover must be up and the switch turned on for anything on the MHP15...

Page 17: ...swinging gate is in place Foot switch Figure 2 6 Foot Switch The foot switch prevents the platform from moving if something accidentally pushes one of the plat form moving controls on the platform co...

Page 18: ...ad from the platform box and reset the RCD at the base If the problem persists call a trained service techni cian Flashing light Figure 2 9 Flashing Light The flashing light alerts people that the MHP...

Page 19: ...page 2 4 MHP15 44 12459A 2 Safety Devices...

Page 20: ...6 3 Maximum wind speed 12 5m s 45kph 28mph Turntable rotation 540O non continuous or 360O continuous Power source std Gasoline engine 5 5hp Hydraulic system Proportional electro hydraulic Stabilisatio...

Page 21: ...Bore x Stroke 68 x 45 mm 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 23...

Page 22: ...Overall Dimensions MPH15 44 MHP15 44 12459A page 3 3 3 Specifications 1 80m 58m 4 79m 7 43m 7 61m Includes optional rotator 41m 1 98m...

Page 23: ...459A 3 Specifications 16 15 14 13 12 9 6 5 4 3 2 1 METRES 11 10 8 7 52 5 49 2 45 9 42 7 39 4 36 1 32 8 23 19 7 16 4 9 8 6 6 3 2 FEET 29 5 26 2 13 1 METRES FEET 4 3 2 1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5 8 16 4 13 1 9...

Page 24: ...VIN Number Jib boom Levelling Quadrant Upper boom Booms identification Nomenclature And Serial Numbers Jockey wheel Tow coupling Draw bar Outriggers 4 Trailer Outrigger controls Engine cover Column G...

Page 25: ...page 3 6 MHP15 44 12459A 3 Specifications Oil tank cover Outrigger cylinder Hand brake Upper cylinder Lower cylinder Jib Cylinder Left side view of machine...

Page 26: ...n the trailer base Watch the bubble while you set the outriggers Lower the out riggers front ones first one at a time just enough to center the bubble in the circle on top of the guage When the bubble...

Page 27: ...page 4 2 MHP15 44 12459A 4 Gauges...

Page 28: ...only one circuit breaker on a standard MHP15 44 that is accessible to the operator Its purpose is to protect the electrical circuits from electrical overloads When the circuit breaker trips pops out p...

Page 29: ...page 5 2 MHP15 44 12459A 5 Automatic Shut offs and Circuit Breakers...

Page 30: ...11420 LIFT ENABLE CHOKE STABILISER PLATFORM BASE BOOMS Platform Controls Ground Controls Stabiliser Controls 12385 10 LIFT ENABLE JIB BOOM UPPER BOOM LOWER BOOM ROTATE PLATFORM SLEW SPEED CONTROL EME...

Page 31: ...to ON Turn the Master Key Switch to OFF O if the platform is to stay in one position for a long time that will turn the engine off and save fuel 5 Boom Speed This control determines how fast the boom...

Page 32: ...position for a long time that will turn the engine off and save fuel 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 mac...

Page 33: ...s Option Self levelling Stabiliser Controls 1 Auto Manual Switch Select either A or M for automatic or manual operation of the stabilizers 2 Auto Raise Lower Switch Select either up or down to raise o...

Page 34: ...l level between dipstick lines Fuel leaks Visually inspect hoses and connections Operator s manual Check that it is in the holder on the machine Wiring harnesses Visually inspect installation conditio...

Page 35: ...sually inspect the Honda fuel tank and the engine compartment for any signs of leaking spilt fuel Engine Oil Level Figure 7 4 Engine Oil Level Remove the oil filler cap and wipe the dipstick clean Ins...

Page 36: ...ck the hydraulic oil level Completely lower the booms and ensure the stabi lizers are in the stowed position Figure 7 9 Hydraulic Oil Level The hydraulic oil level should be between the two marks on t...

Page 37: ...tical pin retainer bolts have lock tab washers fit ted they should all be present and not damaged in any way Figure 7 13 Wheel Nuts Pay particular attention to all of the wheel nuts and bolts None sho...

Page 38: ...nd does not jam Platform Guardrails Figure 7 20 Platform Guardrails Visually inspect the platform guardrails to see that none of the tubing has been cut out removed or deformed in any way Visually che...

Page 39: ...on and the Platform ground Selector must be set to ground To slew with the manual emergency lower valve already open select the required direction on the slew toggle switch NOTE The manual emergency...

Page 40: ...kel dealers Standard placards and decals See page 7 8 for the following items MHP15 44 12459A page 7 7 7 Daily Inspection and Maintenance CAUTION No Part No Description Req 1 9972 MHP Serial number pl...

Page 41: ...age 7 8 MHP15 44 12459A 7 Daily Inspection and Maintenance 7 4 2 19 12 15 15 1 28 9 13 17 21 25 29 18 23 12 14 20 24 25 19 20 20 20 6 9 22 x 8 28 21 x 4 11 x 4 16 19 10 30 3 26 8 27 Inspection drawing...

Page 42: ...m the ground control box and only when the booms are in the stowed position The MHP15 44 is not Electrically Insulated Death or Serious Injury to operating personnel can occur if the machine should co...

Page 43: ...tart and hold it there until the engine starts or for a maximum time of 6 seconds When the engine starts release the key and the choke switch if you used it see Figure 8 3 If the engine does not start...

Page 44: ...ensure that all of the foot plates are firmly on the ground the machine is level and the lift enable light is ON before entering the platform Starting From Platform Control Box Before you begin to ope...

Page 45: ...trical conductors Maintain the M S A D Minimum Safe Approach Distance to energized power lines See the Electrical Hazard section in this manual for a complete explanation of the hazards concerning ele...

Page 46: ...ough will produce the movement as indicated by the il lustration s to the right Figure 8 10 Movement Control Platform Control Box You must be stepping on the platform foot switch when you use any of t...

Page 47: ...ation procedures will work at the platform control box Figure 9 1 1 The Master Key Switch must be ON see Figure 9 1 2 The Emergency Stop switch must be ON see Figure 9 1 3 The Platform Ground Selector...

Page 48: ...gency lowering valve the Master Key Switch and Emergency Stop switch must be on and the Platform Ground Selector must be set to ground The slew direction can then be selected using the slew switch see...

Page 49: ...in 4 Insert upper boom pin in place and ensure the snap pin is correctly locked in place through the boom pin see Figure 10 3 Figure 10 3 Upper Boom Lock Pin If using the upper controls go now to the...

Page 50: ...and ensure the latching mechanism is working and has latched 5 Connect the break away chain to the towing vehicle unset the reversing lock on the tow coupling 6 Check that the bolt or D Clamp on the...

Page 51: ...nd the 24V DC motor to give a Bi energy option Work Lights Rubber encased work lights can be fitted to the platform guardrails The lights are swivel mounted and each has its own switch Flashing Light...

Page 52: ...page 11 2 MHP15 44 12459A 11 Options...

Page 53: ...methods Battery Lead Acid UN 2794 Extinguishing media Dry chemical foam or CO2 Special fire fighting procedures Use positive pressure self contained breathing ap paratus Unusual fire and explosion haz...

Page 54: ...elastomer 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 S...

Page 55: ...uct 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 Extingu...

Page 56: ...in 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...

Page 57: ...ne If it will 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 wi...

Page 58: ...page 13 2 MHP15 44 12459A 13 Operator s Troubleshooting...

Page 59: ...ol Decals Locations 6 1 D Daily Inspection and Maintenance Table 7 1 E Electrical Electrocution 1 3 8 1 Electrical Hazard Warning see Electrical Hazard page i Emergency lower 7 6 Emergency Operation 9...

Page 60: ...ty Decals and Placards 1 4 Safety Devices Bubble level 2 2 Emergency Stop Switches 2 1 Flashing light 2 3 Foot switch 2 2 Gravity gate 2 2 Guardrails 2 2 Lanyard anchor points 2 1 RCD ELCB AC outlet 2...

Page 61: ...Working Envelope MHP15 44 3 4 MHP15 44 12459A index 3 Index...

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