Versalift TEL-29-N, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...F TIME MANUFACTURING CO DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS VERSALIFT UNTIL YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL INFORMATION IN BOTH OPERATOR S AND SERVICE MANUALS PROVIDED WITH EACH VERSALIFT MANUAL PART NUMBER 22011 12 SERIAL NUMBER TEL 29 N NE Time Manufacturing Co reserves the right to improve the design or change specifications at any time without notice 02 19 PLEASE NOTE THE ANSI A92 2 STANDARD AND T...

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Page 3: ...e Manufacturer s satisfaction to have been originally defective Correction of such defects by repair to or supplying of replacements for defective parts shall constitute fulfillment of all obligations to original user This warranty shall not apply to any of the Manufacturer s products which must be replaced because of normal wear which have been subject to misuses negligence or accident or which s...

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Page 5: ...als 2 2 Think Safety 2 4 Additional Safety Considerations 2 6 Specifications Section 3 General Specifications 3 1 Option Specifications 3 2 Dimensional Specifications 3 5 Vehicle Specifications 3 9 Operation Section 4 Positioning the Versalift for Operation 4 1 Aerial Lift Operations 4 2 CabControlOperation 4 4 LowerControlOperation 4 4 UpperControlOperation 4 5 Storing the Aerial Lift 4 7 Emergen...

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Page 7: ...SONNEL AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQUATE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE IN SAFE PROCEDURES FOR THIS TYPE OF EQUIPMENT DANGER READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS AERIAL DEVICE The manual identifies all the controls and their locations and describes how the controls function Routine preventive maintenance is very important in maintaining reliable aerial lift ser...

Page 8: ...1 2 TEL 29 N NE INTRODUCTION Figure 1 1 Model TEL 29 N NE Nomenclature ...

Page 9: ...ected against only by the exercise of INTELLIGENCE CARE AND COMMON SENSE It is essential to have COMPETENT CAREFUL PERSONNEL TRAINED in the INTENDED USE SAFE OPERATION MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE of this type of equipment The USER and OPERATOR MUST MAKE DECISIONS on the maintenance use and operation of the Aerial Device with due consideration for the fact that the SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND OTHER PERS...

Page 10: ...s is greatly dependent upon good judgement and common sense of the operator It is the responsibility of the operator to use the Versalift only when it has been installed and maintained in accordance with the manufacturer s manuals The preventive maintenance program outlined in this manual and the Service manual must be followed It is extremely important for the operator to be thoroughly familiar w...

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Page 12: ...g accidents and operating haz ards Then determine a corrective course of action to respond to the situation This habit will sharpen your safety awareness quicken your reaction time and prevent many accidents THINK SAFETY The following sketches illustrate some of the unsafe situations that might occur during the use or opera tion of the Versalift Some of these safety problems are very basic and as ...

Page 13: ...to two or more electrically charged conductors Never use the VERSALIFT as a crane Stow the booms securely before moving the truck Whenever tools or equipment are included with the operator in the platform the combined weight must not exceed the rated load capacity Avoid dropping tools Use a hand line to raise or lower tools to from the platform Stand only on the platform floor ...

Page 14: ...system Do not operate the lift from the platform until this process is completed Air trapped in the hydraulic oil can cause lift movements to be erratic and unpredictable 7 Don t operate any part of the unit platform booms outriggers etc outside the work site barricades into the traffic lanes Set up adequate cones or barricades to mark the boundaries of the work site to alert motorists and pedestr...

Page 15: ... be changed without removing the inner boom The outer boom side and top slide pads are infinitely adjustable and the lower pad can be replaced without removing the inner boom The telescoping outer inner boom assembly articulates from 14 below horizontal to 74 above horizontal Adouble acting cylinder equipped with a counterbalanceholdingvalveprovidesboomelevation A boom support cradle and a ratchet...

Page 16: ...lift power switch is activated and the truck ignition is in the on position This feature makes it difficult for unauthorized individuals to operate the lift when the truck is locked Start stop controls are located at the upper and lower control stations SLOPE INDICATORS Slope indicators are required on Versalift units and supplied by Time Manufacturing Co Slope indicators shall be installed to ind...

Page 17: ...lled on the chassis transmission Some chassis with automatic transmissions will not accommodate this drive option A 5 500 or 7 000 watt engine generator with extended shaft driving the hydraulic pump is available An electric motor drive for the hydraulic pump is also available MANUALPLATFORM ROTARYPOSITIONER This feature is designed to allow the platform to be positioned manually while the platfor...

Page 18: ...sed cab clearance 120V HOUR METER This option is available with the engine driven generator power source and the electric drive power source REMOTE LOWER CONTROL This option allows remote operation of the aerial device The remote lower controls override the upper controls and are housed in a weather resistant metal box ...

Page 19: ...tform 28 ft 11 in 8 81 m Working Height 33 ft 11 in 10 34 m Stowed Travel Height 9 ft 9 in 2 97 m Weight of Lift w Mounting Hardware 1 440 lbs 653 kg 6 in 152 mm Taller Pedestal Height to Bottom of Platform 29 ft 5 in 8 97 m Working Height 34 ft 5 in 10 50 m Stowed Travel Height 10 ft 3 in 3 12 m Weight of Lift w Mounting hardware 1 465 lbs 664 kg 12 in 305 Taller Pedestal Height to Bottom of Plat...

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Page 21: ...atform 29 ft 9 in 9 07 m Working Height 34 ft 9 in 10 6 m Stowed Travel Height 9 ft 9 in 2 97 m Weight of Lift w Mounting Hardware 1 460 lbs 662 kg 6 in 152 mm Taller Pedestal Height to Bottom of Platform 30 ft 3 in 9 22 m Working Height 35 ft 3 in 10 74 m Stowed Travel Height 10 ft 3 in 3 12 m Weight of Lift w Mounting hardware 1 485 lbs 674 kg 12 in 305 mm Taller Pedestal Height to Bottom of Pla...

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Page 23: ...5 N m Approximate Curb Weight for Stability 7 500 lbs 3410 kg GAWR1 14 500 lbs 6577 kg GAWR2 FRONT 5 000 lbs 2268 kg GAWR2 REAR 9 500 lbs 4309 kg NOTE Actual curb weight for stability and required GVWR and GAWR can vary significantly with chassis stiffness suspension stiffness chassis CA lift mounting location service body accessories ballast if required platform capacity and desired payload 1 GVW...

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Page 27: ...al device OPERATION must be leveled within 2 of horizontal prior to operation Refer to the slope indicators provided on the chassis to show whether the aerial device is positioned within limits permitted Slope reduces the vehicle s stability and places additional stress on the lift and components Maintaining the correct tire pressure and engaging the outriggers if so equipped contribute to vehicle...

Page 28: ...n until the problem has been corrected by the service department Operate each lift function from the lower controls by moving the spring loaded control switch in the desired direction until motion begins To terminate a lift movement allow the spring loaded control switch to return to the centered or neutral position The standard rotation limit is activated electrically The boom raise lower extend ...

Page 29: ... be necessary to rock the platform in the opposite direction to pull the pin freely In this position the platform will be free to level when the boom is moved The platform lock should always be disengaged while raising or lowering the lift To activate lift movement the master control switch must be activated in conjunction with the desired lift function control switch See this section for further ...

Page 30: ...al lift functions The PTO control consists of a toggle switch and a red light mounted in the truck dashboard When the red PTO indicator is lighted the PTO is activated The operator must never drive the truck with the PTO engaged CAUTION DRIVING WITH THE PTO ENGAGED MAY DAMAGE THE TRANSMISSION PUMP AND OR THE PTO To engage the PTO properly refer to the operating instructions located in the PTO manu...

Page 31: ...FT CONTROL Option When the manual two speed lift control option is selected an extra toggle switch is included for installation at the lower controls This two position toggle switch allows the user to choose slow or normal speeds BACKUP PUMP CONTROL Option If the aerial lift s power source fails the backup pump control is used to activate backup pump to operate the lift The backup pump control is ...

Page 32: ...he engine button up to the start position and hold it up until the truck engine starts Release the start stop button and allow it to return to the centered or neutral position The truck or generator engine should remain running To stop the engine from the platform push the engine start stop button to the stop position The engine stop is an instant kill system and once it is depressed the ignition ...

Page 33: ...ize fuel consumption MANUAL TWO SPEED LIFT CONTROL SYSTEM Option A two position toggle switch is added to the upper control panel This toggle switch offers a choice of slow or normal speeds for rotation and boom functions For operation at slow speeds place the toggle in the position marked slow and actuate the functions as normal For operation at normal speeds place the toggle switch in the positi...

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Page 35: ...e The hydraulic controls at the turret with the control cover removed are shown in Figure 5 1 TEL N NE Hydraulic Controls at Turret Figure 5 1 EMERGENCY OPERATION HOLDING VALVES If all the hydraulic power sources become inoperable the outer inner boom assembly can be lowered using the set screw on the holding valve located at the cylinders The lower boom function will need to be activated when usi...

Page 36: ...termine if any damage has occurred to make the lift inoperable If the aerial lift is operable and the situation allows safe operation from the lower controls move the platform away from the danger and into the shortest clear path to get the operator on the ground See Control Selector at the beginning of this section for specific instructions on overriding the upper controls If the aerial lift is n...

Page 37: ...prime power source fails the backup pump system option or emergency lowering option can be used foremergency operation If these systems are not installed use the engine start stop control to crank the engine as previously explained If this is not adequate the holding valve set screws and manual rotation must be used HYDRAULIC PUMP FAILURE If the primary hydraulic pump fails use the backup pump sys...

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Page 39: ...f reliable service with minimum maintenance A routine preventive maintenance program will assure extended aerial lift service The operator is responsible for detecting maintenance problems during the daily visual inspection reporting the need for adjustments or repairs verifying that maintenance is performed at the suggested intervals and determining if the aerial lift is in a good safe operating ...

Page 40: ...st damaged or illegible Refer to the Decal Placement illustration in this section PLATFORM Inspect the platform for cracks in the mounting ribs floor and flange around the top If these conditions exist they must be repaired by qualified personnel before operation SLOPE INDICATORS The indicators are installed at several locations on the Versalift chassis Check that indicators are in place and not d...

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