Versalift VST-8000-I, Operator'S Manual

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39026-03   02/17

VERSALIFT   VST-8000/8500/9000/9500-I

OPERA

TION

when working near areas of electrical hazard.

If equipped with sealed inner boom option, this option 

includes a desiccant canister.  The desiccant should 

be blue.  If desiccant is pink, have the desiccant 

replaced or serviced. 

 WARNING: 

IF THE DESICCANT IS 

PINK, DO NOT OPERATE NEAR ELECTRICAL 

HAZARDS.  PINK DESICCANT MAY INDICATE 

MOISTURE IN THE BOOM WHICH MAY DEGRADE 

THE INSULATION.  THIS MAY RESULT IN 

DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IN EVENT OF AN 

ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DANGER:

EQUIPMENT WHICH BRIDGES 

BETWEEN THE PLATFORM AND GROUND 

RENDERS THE INSULATION USELESS AND MAY 

RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY IN THE 

EVENT OF AN ELECTRIC SHOCK.

DANGER:

GIVE WARNING AND NEVER 

ALLOW ANYONE ON THE GROUND TO TOUCH 

THE UNIT WHEN THE LIFT IS BEING USED 

TO WORK ON OR NEAR ELECTRICAL LINES. 

IF THE UNIT BECOMES ENERGIZED DEATH 

OR SERIOUS INJURY WILL RESULT FROM 

CONTACT WITH THE UNIT.

DANGER:

CONTACT BETWEEN AN 

ELECTRICALLY CHARGED WIRE AND A METAL 

PART OF THE BOOM MAY CAUSE THE WIRE 

TO BURN THROUGH, LETTING THE TWO WIRE 

ENDS FALL TOWARD THE GROUND.  THIS 

WILL CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO 

INDIVIDUALS ON THE GROUND.

As stated previously, it is the responsibility of 

the operator and the ground crew to know and 

understand the capabilities and limitations of the 

aerial lift and hazards associated with operation near 

electric lines or components.  In addition they must 

apply this knowledge to situations that arise on the 

job for safe and efficient operation.  

CAB CONTROL OPERATION

The cab controls include the master control, the 

engine start/stop control, and the PTO (Power-Take-

Off) shifter.  

MASTER CONTROL (Standard) 

- The master 

control consists of a toggle switch and a light 

mounted on the dashboard of the truck.  The toggle 

switch is used to energize or de-energize the start/

stop system and the throttle control options.  When 

the light is lit the toggle switch is energizing these 

systems. 

ENGINE START/STOP (Standard) 

- The engine 

start/stop is a push button control and is usually 

mounted on the dashboard of the truck.  The system 

is activated by pushing and holding the button 

momentarily to “start” the engine.  If the engine does 

not crank then the start/stop button may require a 

second push to get the latching relay into the “start” 

position so the truck engine will turn over.  Then to 

deactivate the engine press the start/stop button 

again.  This feature is especially convenient when the 

lift is being operated 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 to the hydraulic pump, 

providing hydraulic oil for the aerial 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 manufacturer’s 

owner manual.  If the PTO control is not responding 

properly or if the manufacturer’s operating decals 

are not posted in the cab (near the control) notify 

the appropriate personnel for correction.

GROUND CONTROL OPERATION

The Versalift ground controls may include one or 

more of the following controls: outrigger, outrigger/