Versalift VST-36-I, Owner'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 39014 03 SERIAL NUMBER VST 36 40 47 52 I Time Manufacturing Co reserves the right to improve the design or change specifications at any time without notice 06 16 PLEASE NOTE THEANSIA92 2 STANDARDAN...

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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: ...afety Considerations 2 9 Specifications Section 3 VST I General Specifications 3 1 VST I Option Specifications 3 2 VST I Dimensional Specifications 3 5 VST I Vehicle Specifications 3 14 Operation Section 4 Positioning the Versalift for Operation 4 1 Aerial Lift Operations 4 2 Cab Control Operation 4 4 Ground Control Operation 4 4 Lower Control Operation 4 5 Upper Control Operation 4 7 Storing the ...

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Page 7: ...TEN FOR SUCH PERSONNEL 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...

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Page 9: ...that can be protected 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 OPERATO...

Page 10: ...ion of accidents 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 thorou...

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Page 13: ...rpen 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 operation of the Versalift Some of these safety problems are very basic and as a result are often taken for granted Alwaysengagetheoutriggers andmaintainthecorrect tire pressure to increase vehicle stability...

Page 14: ... brake and chock the truck s wheels Watch the booms to make sure they clear the truck and other obstructions Maintain safe clearances from electrical power lines and apparatus The aerial lift does not provide protection from contact or proximity to two or more electrically charged conductors Never allow anyone on the ground to touch the unit when the lift is being used to work on or near electrica...

Page 15: ... fiberglass booms clean and dry Foreign substances on the booms conduct electricity 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 16: ...vers hot sticks etc maintain safe approach distances and follow company work practices Area 2 Upper Boom Insulation Section This section provides insulation between the boom tip area and earth ground when clean and properly maintained On some configurations it is necessary to extend the boom until the insulated section decal is visible Area 3 Intermediate Structure This section does not provide in...

Page 17: ...thorough check of the winch rope for abrasive wear pulled strands cuts and other defects daily 11 Replace the winch rope at the first sign of damage or deterioration Use only non conductive rope of the size and type specified 12 Avoid shock loads A shock load is caused by jerking a line with a load or a sudden change in rope tension from a light load to a heavy load 13 Do not contact energized con...

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Page 19: ...ose assemblies The outer boom consists of an 8 in x 10 in 203 mm x 254 mm steel section with a 9 in x 11 in 229 mm x 279 mm fiberglass Electroguard section N A on VST 52 The 6 7 8 in x 8 7 8 in 165 mm x 216 mm rectangular fiberglass inner boom is housed within the outer boom The extension system consists of an extension cylinder holding valves and a hose carrier housed inside the boom The hoses ro...

Page 20: ...ustments ELECTRICAL INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS The outer inner boom assembly is tested and certified for electrical work at 46 KV and below in accordance with ANSI A92 2 requirements Aerial devices may be designed and configured for gloving work and tool methods at 46KV and below The outer inner boom assembly is fully insulated even in a retracted position The chassis insulating system lower boom i...

Page 21: ...for ANSI A92 2 Category D are available These aerial devices which are designed and manufactured for work in which the insulating system is not considered as primary insulation but secondary These aerial devices are NOT designed for gloving work methods They are rated at voltages of 46kv REMOTE LOWER CONTROL This option allows remote operation of the aerial device The remote lower controls overrid...

Page 22: ...winch two piece jib pole assembly and articulating arm Up to 1000 lbs material handling can be provided depending on boom and jib positions The winch is hydraulically powered by a self locking worm gear drive and is rated at 1000 lbs full drum The winch provides an average line speed of approximately 20 FPM 6 1 m minute The 3 diameter round inner jib pole is dielectrically tested and can be manual...

Page 23: ...m Weight of Lift 3 220 lbs 1460 kg With 58 25 in 1 48 m Tall Pedestal 12 in taller Height to Bottom of Platform 37 ft 4 in 11 4 m Working Height 42 ft 4 in 12 9 m Stowed Travel Height 11 ft 6 in 3 5 m Weight of Lift 3 240 lbs 1470 kg With 64 25 in 1 63 m Tall Pedestal 18 in taller Height to Bottom of Platform 37 ft 10 in 11 5 m Working Height 42 ft 10 in 13 1 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 3 7 m Wei...

Page 24: ... Weight of Lift 3 320 lbs 1505 kg With 58 25 in 1 48 m Tall Pedestal 12 in taller Height to Bottom of Platform 41 ft 4 in 12 6 m Working Height 46 ft 4 in 14 1 m Stowed Travel Height 11 ft 6 in 3 5 m Weight of Lift 3 340 lbs 1515 kg With 64 25 in 1 63 m Tall Pedestal 18 in taller Height to Bottom of Platform 41 ft 10 in 12 8 m Working Height 46 ft 10 in 14 3 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 3 7 m Weig...

Page 25: ...0 lbs 1630 kg With 58 25 in 1 48 m Tall Pedestal 6 in taller Height to Bottom of Platform 47 ft 4 in 14 4 m Working Height 52 ft 4 in 16 0 m Stowed Travel Height 11 ft 6 in 3 5 m Weight of Lift 3 620 lbs 1640 kg With 64 25 in 1 63 m Tall Pedestal 12 in taller Height to Bottom of Platform 47 ft 10 in 14 6 m Working Height 52 ft 10 in 16 1 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 3 7 m Weight of Lift 3 640 lbs ...

Page 26: ... 3 780 lbs 1715 kg With 58 25 in 1 48 m Tall Pedestal standard Height to Bottom of Platform 51 ft 6 in 15 7 m Working Height 56 ft 6 in 17 2 m Stowed Travel Height 11 ft 6 in 3 5 m Weight of Lift 3 800 lbs 1725 kg With 64 25 in 1 63 m Tall Pedestal 6 in taller Height to Bottom of Platform 52 ft 15 8 m Working Height 57 ft 17 4 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 3 7 m Weight of Lift 3 820 lbs 1730 kg Hyd...

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Page 32: ... 2 14 m Frame Resisting Bending Moment 410 000 in lbs 47 000 N m GVWR 17 500 lbs 7940 kg GAWR Front 7 000 lbs 3175 kg GAWR Rear 13 500 lbs 6120 kg Approximate Curb Weight for Stability 13 000 lbs 5900 kg With Torsion Bar s 400 lbs Platform Capacity with Jib 500 lbs Platform Capacity without Jib Cab to Rear Axle Dimension 84 in 2 14 m Frame Resisting Bending Moment 500 000 in lbs 57 000 N m GVWR 30...

Page 33: ...00 in lbs 55 000 N m GVWR 17 500 lbs 7940 kg GAWR Front 7 000 lbs 3175 kg GAWR Rear 13 500 lbs 6120 kg Approximate Curb Weight for Stability 14 500 lbs 6580 kg With Torsion Bar s 300 lbs Platform Capacity with Jib 400 lbs Platform Capacity without Jib Cab to Rear Axle Dimension 84 in 2 14 m Frame Resisting Bending Moment 530 000 in lbs 60 000 N m GVWR 30 000 lbs 13 610 kg GAWR Front 10 000 lbs 454...

Page 34: ...n lbs 41 000 N m GVWR 17 500 lbs 7940 kg GAWR Front 7 000 lbs 3175 kg GAWR Rear 13 500 lbs 6120 kg Approximate Curb Weight for Stability 14 500 lbs 6580 kg With Two Sets of Outriggers and Full Length Subframe 500 lbs Platform Capacity with Jib 600 lbs Platform Capacity without Jib Cab to RearAxle Dimension 84 in 2 14 m Frame Resisting Bending Moment 380 000 in lbs 43 000 N m GVWR 17 500 lbs 7940 k...

Page 35: ... lbs 69 000 N m GVWR 24 000 lbs 10 890 kg GAWR Front 9 000 lbs 4080 kg GAWR Rear 16 000 lbs 7260 kg Approximate Curb Weight for Stability 17 300 lbs 7850 kg NOTES 1 Actual GVWR and GAWR s should be based on the weight and location of the chassis body lift ballast if required accessories and the desired payload 2 Recommended GVWR and GAWR s listed above are based on typical installations with a 4x2...

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Page 39: ...nits with outriggers aerial device OPERATION must be leveled within 2 of horizontal prior to operation Refer to 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 ...

Page 40: ... lowered If one or both outriggers of a pair are not fully extended the outrigger spread is reduced A Frame outriggers only This reduces the stability of the aerial lift For example when an outrigger rests on a curb the outrigger spread is reduced The stability of the truck depends on the unit s gross weight firmness and slope of the ground weight in the platform tire pressure and outrigger spread...

Page 41: ...OM THE PLATFORM Before operating the lift the operator should study Upper Control Operation in this section Operating Where Electrical Hazards Are Present It is imperative that the aerial device operator understand the dangers associated with operating near electrical hazards Due to the work involved the ordinary uses of aerial lift often place the operator others in the platform and ground crew i...

Page 42: ...rated from the lower turret controls DANGER THE TRUCK TRANSMISSION MUST BE IN NEUTRAL OR PARK BEFORE USING THE ENGINE START STOP STARTING THE ENGINE WITH THE TRUCK IN GEAR WILL CAUSE MOVEMENT WHICH MAY CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR ANYONE IN THE PATH OF THE TRUCK POWER TAKE OFF PTO If So Equipped The power take off is a gearbox used to transmit power from the truck transmission ...

Page 43: ...nd control selector then connect the hydraulic tool hoses to the tool power outlets quick disconnect couplings Activate the tool power valve by pulling the tool power valve knob out The other aerial lift controls will not respond while the hydraulic tools are being operated To disconnect the hydraulic tools the tool power valve must be turned off so that the pressure in the system is relieved This...

Page 44: ...ent economical engine idle speed or higher engine speed when faster lift movements are required The two speed throttle control will operate only if the master control is activated The two speed throttle control is operated by a three position toggle switch at the pedestal To speed up the engine from the pedestal push the toggle to the ENGAGE position Allow the toggle to return to the neutral or ce...

Page 45: ... AN APPROVED PERSONNEL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ATTACHED TO THE SAFETY RING ON THE PLATFORM SUPPORT WELDMENT FAILURE TO PROPERLY SECURE THE SAFETY BELT AND LANYARD MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IN THE EVENT OF A FALL FROM THE PLATFORM Before operating the aerial lift the operator must be familiar with the built in compensation link system that affects boom movements The connecting components are s...

Page 46: ...ger knob and allow the plunger to rise to the neutral position Asecond push on the plunger may be required to get the latching relay into position so the engine will start To stop the truck engine from the upper controls push the air cylinder plunger knob down to get the latching relay into the stop position HYDRAULIC PLATFORM LEVELING Standard Platform leveling is achieved with a master and slave...

Page 47: ...lunger knob The backup pump system should not be operated longer than 30 seconds continuously Continuous use will drain the battery and damage over heat the backup pump motor To activate this system from the upper controls push the air cylinder plunger knob down and hold it while operating the lift controls To turn off the backup pump from the upper controls release the air cylinder knob and allow...

Page 48: ... the jib and winch are made from non conductive materials they are not tested or maintained as insulating Therefore the entire jib and winch assembly including the jib pole and rope must be considered conductive and have no insulating value Manual Jib Major Components Figure 4 9 DANGER DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM MISUSE OR FAILURE CAUSED BY MISUSE OF THE AERIAL LIFT OR ITS COMPONENTS B...

Page 49: ...DAMAGE TO THE EQUIPMENT DANGER NEVER OPERATE THE JIB POLE ASSEMBLY UNTIL THE ASSEMBLY TURRETISLOCKEDINALOADLIFTINGPOSITION AND THE VARIOUS LOCK PINS ARE SECURE A LOAD SHIFT CAN CRUSH THE OPERATOR AND CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY HYDRAULIC WINCH OPERATION This control is located in the boom control panel mounted to the platform To operate move the appropriate lever in the direction indicated on th...

Page 50: ...ome of the components of the jib and winch are made from non conductive materials they are not tested or maintained as insulating Therefore the entire jib and winch assembly including the jib pole and rope must beconsideredconductiveandhavenoinsulatingvalue Hydraulic Jib Major Components Figure 4 11 Hydraulic Tilt Extend And Winch Operation Controls for these functions are located in the upper con...

Page 51: ...he decal near the jib pole tilt pivot 4 The actual lifting capacity is the smaller of the two capacities determined in steps 2 and 3 Example See Figure 4 12 1 In this example the inner boom is red where it exits the outer boom 2 Reading the red zone the inner boom pointer indicates 300 lbs capacity 3 The jib pole tilt decal reads 500 lbs 4 The actual lifting capacity is the smaller of the two capa...

Page 52: ... the color of the lower boom angle indicator It must be in the white zone to use the material handling system 2 Determine the color of the inner boom where it exits the outer boom It will be green or white 3 Read the capacity from the inner boom pointer If the boom in step 2 was green read the capacity from the green portion of the decal If the boom in step 2 was white read the capacity from the w...

Page 53: ...rd work practices and safety regulations DANGER BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO RESCUE PERSONNEL ON THE AERIAL LIFT ALWAYS MAKE SURE THAT THE TRUCK AND THE AERIAL LIFT HAVE NOT BECOME ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZED CONTACT MADE BY RESCUERS FROM THE GROUND WITH AN ENERGIZED UNIT WILL CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY CONTROL SELECTOR Platform Override If a situation requires overriding the upper controls i e an injured o...

Page 54: ...will be diverted from the outriggers to the lift Another operator can then operate the lower controls to lower the booms WARNING USE OF MANUAL OVERRIDE TO OPERATE THE LIFT WITHOUT THE OUTRIGGERS DEPLOYED CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH Outrigger Boom Interlock Manual Rotation Figure 5 7 BACKUP PUMP Option The backup pump system provides hydraulic power from a DC pump motor for emergency oper...

Page 55: ...it should be cleaned of excess hydraulic oil If a hydraulic leak is not repaired the oil in the reservoir will be depleted and pump damage may occur Most hydraulic oils are flammable and bodily contact with hot oil is dangerous The operator and the ground crew must be alert for these hazards to avoid injury DANGER AVOID ANY CONTACT BETWEEN HYDRAULIC OIL AND SOURCES OF HIGH HEAT OR OPEN FLAMES DEAT...

Page 56: ...rol The engine start stop control at the upper lower or cab controls can be used to stop the engine and hydraulic flow to the lift functions RESPONSIBILITIES AFTER EMERGENCY OPERATION After any emergency situation it is the responsibility of the operator to make sure the aerial lift is repaired and adjusted by the service department before it is used again If an equipment defect is suspected do no...

Page 57: ...rovide years of 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 s...

Page 58: ... abrasive wear pulled strands cuts and other defects The rope should be clean and dry The rope coils should spool evenly on the winch reel Do not use a rope that has been subjected to shock loads Replace the winch rope at the first sign of damage or deterioration Use only non conductive rope of the size and type specified WINCH Verify that the rope coils are spooling evenly Check for hydraulic lea...

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