Versalift VST-8000-I, Operator'S Manual

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39026-03   02/17

VERSALIFT   VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I

OPERA

TION

operating properly and purges any air that may have 

become entrapped in the hydraulic system.  

If there is any kind of malfunction during this test run, 

shut down the unit immediately.  Do not operate the 

lift again until the problem has been corrected by the 

service department.  

Operate each lift function from the lower controls 

by constantly holding the 3-position selector valve 

control handle in the lower controls position while 

slowly moving the appropriate spring-loaded control 

handle in the desired direction, as indicated by the 

decal, until motion begins.  All boom movements 

should be started and stopped gradually.

DANGER:

NEVER REVERSE OR STOP 

THE DIRECTION OF LIFT TRAVEL SUDDENLY 

AND AVOID REACHING THE END OF BOOM 

RANGE AT EXCESSIVE SPEEDS. STRUCTURAL 

DAMAGE OR INSTABILITY MAY RESULT 

CAUSING DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

Operating Procedures At The Platform:

Complete the start-up procedure from the ground 

before selecting the upper controls with the 3-position 

control selector.  In order to operate the lift from the 

platform, select the upper controls with the 3-position 

selector lever at the lower control station.  Verify that 

the upper boom tie-down strap is disengaged.  

If equipped, remove boom cover from insulated boom 

section, it is NOT insulated.  

 DANGER:

BEFORE ANY LIVE WORK 

IS TO BE PERFORMED, REMOVE BOOM 

COVER FROM INSULATED SECTION, IT IS NOT 

INSULATED.  FAILURE TO REMOVE BOOM 

COVER MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS 

INJURY.

Using the step(s) provided, carefully enter the 

platform.  Safety regulations require the operator 

be secured with a personnel restraint system to the 

lift.  The lanyard shall be attached to the safety belt/

harness and the other end connected to lanyard 

anchor on the platform support structure.  The safety 

belt must be rotated so that the lanyard connection 

is centered on the back of the operator.

DANGER:

NEVER OPERATE ANY 

AERIAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WEARING AN 

APPROVED PERSONNEL RESTRAINT SYSTEM 

ATTACHED TO THE ANCHOR.  FAILURE TO 

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 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 in the vicinity 

of electrical lines and equipment where grave danger 

exists.  These dangers can only be avoided by the 

constant care of an operator who is aware of these 

dangers, knows the limitations of the aerial lift and 

its insulating sections, and knows how to protect her/

himself and the crew from these dangers.

DANGER:

ALL COMPONENTS IN 

THE PLATFORM AREA, INCLUDING THE 

CONTROLS, JIB POLE, COVERS, ETC. SHALL 

BE CONSIDERED ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED, 

AND NOT INSULATED OR ISOLATED.  THESE 

COMPONENTS MAY CONDUCT ELECTRICITY 

RESULTING IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

The insulation capabilities of this aerial lift are 

defined by the rated line voltage on the ANSI 

A92.2 data plate.  Although the Versalift provides 

insulated booms, no aerial lift can provide protection 

from contact with or proximity to an electrically 

charged power line when you are in contact with, 

or in proximity to another power line.  Maintain safe 

clearances from electrical power lines in accordance 

with applicable government regulations.  Make 

certain to allow clearance for boom, platform, and 

electrical line sway and deflection.  

D A N G E R :

C O N TA C T   W I T H ,   O R 

INADEQUATE CLEARANCE FROM, ELECTRICAL 

POWER LINES AND APPARATUS WILL CAUSE 

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY.

The accumulation of dirt and moisture on insulated 

booms degrades the insulation.  Be sure the booms 

are clean and dry.  Remember that the inside of a 

boom may be wet even when the outside is dry.  Any 

equipment which bridges between the platform and 

the ground voids the insulation and must be avoided