Versalift VST-8000-I, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...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 39026 03 SERIAL NUMBER VST 8000 8500 9000 9500 I Time Manufacturing Co reserves the right to improve the design or change specifications at any time without notice 02 17 PLEASE NOTE THE ANSI A92 2 STANDAR...

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Page 5: ... Additional Safety Considerations 2 10 Specifications Section 3 General Specifications 3 1 Option Specifications 3 2 Dimensional Specifications 3 5 Vehicle Specifications 3 17 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 6 Upper Control Operation 4 6 Storing the Aerial Lift 4 8...

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Page 7: ...place personnel at work stations above the ground This aerial device as manufactured meets or exceeds all applicableANSI A92 2 Full controls at the platform and complete freedom of boom movements make the Versalift a truly flexible and functional work platform NOTE As the aerial device users you must read understand and follow the instructions in this manual and other manuals supplied with this aer...

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Page 9: ...ZARDS that can be protected against only by the exercise of INTELLIGENCE CARE AND COMMON SENSE It is essential to have COMPETENT CAREFULPERSONNEL 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 theAerial Device with due consideration for the fact that the SAFETYOF THE OPER...

Page 10: ...vention 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 th...

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Page 14: ...unsafe situations thatmightoccurduringtheuseoroperation of the Versalift Some of these safety problems are very basic and as a result are often taken for granted Always engage the outriggers and maintain the correct tire pressure to increase vehicle stability Always wear a personnel restraint system attached to the lanyard anchor Don t park the truck on a hill unless absolutely necessary When the ...

Page 15: ...ted load capacity Avoid dropping tools Use a hand line to raise or lower tools to from the platform Maintain safe clearances from electrical power lines and apparatus The aerial lift does not provide protection from contact or proximity to an electrically charged conductors and another conductor Never allow anyone on the ground to touch the unit when the lift is being used to work on or near elect...

Page 16: ...FT VST 8000 8500 9000 9500 I RESPONSIBILITIES SAFETY Stand only on the platform floor Don t climb out of a raised platform onto poles etc Keep the fiberglass booms clean and dry Foreign substances on the booms conduct electricity ...

Page 17: ...s 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 insulation This area includes the lower steel portion of the upper boom knuckle and the ...

Page 18: ...0 Make a thorough check of the winch rope for abrasive wear pulled strands cuts and other defects daily 11 Replacethewinchropeatthefirstsignofdamage 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 condu...

Page 19: ...y includes an outer boom telescopic innerboom extensionsystem andhoseassemblies The outer boom consists of a 12 in x 14 in 305 mm x 355 mm steel section The inner boom consists of a 9 1 4 x 11 1 4 in fiberglass section and a 10 x 12 steel section The fiberglass section provides a 108 in insulation gap 52 in insulation gap for VST 9500 I only The inner boom can be easily removed and disassembled for ...

Page 20: ...d This feature makes it difficult for unauthorized individuals to operate the lift when the truck is locked An air cylinder at the upper controls and a toggle switch at the pedestal energize this system HYDRAULIC TOOL CIRCUIT AT THE PLATFORM This system is designed for open center hydraulic tools The tool circuit provides approximately 6 gpm at engine idle and 10 gpm with the throttle control engage...

Page 21: ...s the requirements per ANSI A92 2 Category B The test system includes interior and exterior test bands and bonding of all interior boom parts at the elbow end of the upper boom The components are wired to a single external plug This option includes vacuum prevention for all the hydraulic hoses routed through the insulated booms COMPONENTS TO ALLOW CATEGORY A CERTIFICATION Consists of interior and ...

Page 22: ...ient load lifting positions to accommodate a load The jib pole and winch assemblies can be easily removed when not needed VST 8000 8500 9000 I Platform capacity is 700 lbs 318 kg with the jib and winch installed Platform capacity is 800 lbs with the jib and winch removed VST 9500 I Platform capacity is 500 lbs 227 kg with the jib and winch installed Platform capacity is 600 lbs 272 kg with the jib...

Page 23: ...orm 80 ft 2 in 24 4 m Working Height 85 ft 2 in 26 9 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 5 in 3 8 m Weight of Lift without Subframe and Outriggers 8 756 lbs 3972 kg Weight of Lift with standard Subframe and Dual Radial Outriggers 14 000 lbs 6350 kg Hydraulic System Operating Pressure 3000 psi 210 kg cm2 Flow Rate 10 gpm 38 lpm Filtration 10 micron Return 100 mesh Suction System Type Open Center Power Sou...

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Page 25: ...rm 84 ft 11 in 25 9 m Working Height 89 ft 11 in 27 4 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 5 in 3 8 m Weight of Lift without Subframe and Outriggers 9 075 lbs 4116 kg Weight of Lift with standard Subframe and Dual Radial Outriggers 14 325 lbs 6498 kg Hydraulic System Operating Pressure 3000 psi 210 kg cm2 Flow Rate 10 gpm 38 lpm Filtration 10 micron Return 100 mesh Suction System Type Open Center Power So...

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Page 27: ...rm 89 ft 11 in 27 4 m Working Height 94 ft 11 in 28 9 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 5 in 3 8 m Weight of Lift without Subframe and Outriggers 9 400 lbs 4270 kg Weight of Lift with standard Subframe and Dual Radial Outriggers 14 650 lbs 6650 kg Hydraulic System Operating Pressure 3000 psi 210 kg cm2 Flow Rate 10 gpm 38 lpm Filtration 10 micron Return 100 mesh Suction System Type Open Center Power So...

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Page 29: ...orm 94 ft 9 in 28 9 m Working Height 99 ft 10 in 30 4 m Stowed Travel Height 12 ft 5 in 3 8 m Weight of Lift without Subframe and Outriggers 9 950 lbs 4513 kg Weight of Lift with standard Subframe and Dual Radial Outriggers 15 200 lbs 6895 kg Hydraulic System Operating Pressure 3000 psi 210 kg cm2 Flow Rate 10 gpm 38 lpm Filtration 10 micron Return 100 mesh Suction System Type Open Center Power So...

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Page 35: ...Material Handling Option Approximate Curb Weight for Stability 28 500 lbs 12930 kg Recommended Vehicle GVWR 50 000 lbs 22680 kg Recommended Vehicle GAWR Front 16 000 lbs 7260 kg Recommended Vehicle GAWR Rear 34 000 lbs 15420 kg VST 9500 I MINIMUM VEHICLE SPECIFICATIONS Cab to Tandem Axle Dimension 161 5 in 4 1 m Frame Section Modulus Per frame rail 15 in3 245 cm3 Frame Resisting Bending Moment Per...

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Page 41: ...ped with outriggers On units with outriggers OPERATION aerial device 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 th...

Page 42: ...ized conductors Start Up Procedures When Operating From the Ground Position the truck as described in this section In extremely cold weather allow the aerial lift to idle a few minutes before engaging a load Further consideration of cold weather operation is addressed in Service Procedures Section Hydraulic Oil Recommendations in the Service Manual After the outriggers if so equipped have been low...

Page 43: ...NY AERIAL EQUIPMENT WITHOUT WEARING AN APPROVED PERSONNEL RESTRAINT SYSTEM ATTACHED TO THE ANCHOR FAILURE TO SECURE THE SAFETY BELTAND 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...

Page 44: ...ed 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 moment...

Page 45: ...ith an Outrigger Boom Interlock System Figure 4 2 Lowering the Outriggers With an Outrigger Boom Interlock System To lower the outriggers select ground controls with the control selector Then operate the outriggers as described previously Select lift controls with the control selector in order to begin operating the booms Retracting the Outriggers With an Outrigger Boom Interlock System The booms ...

Page 46: ...ngine from the lower controls push the toggle to START STOP again Allow the toggle to return to the neutral or centered position Refer to Section 5 Emergency Operation for information on the use of this control in an emergency TWO SPEED MANUAL THROTTLE CONTROL Standard Gives the operator a choice of efficient economical engine idle speed or higher engine speed when faster lift movements are requir...

Page 47: ...rm control at the platform and turret can be used to adjust platform leveling tilt the platform for cleanout or ease the removal of an injured operator DANGER ANUNTRAINEDORCARELESS OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIM HERSELF AND OTHERS TO DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY Never allow an untrained individual to operate the aerial lift When operating the lift all lift movements must be started and stopped gradually Never o...

Page 48: ... the outer inner boom HYDRAULIC TOOL POWER Standard The hydraulic tool power ports are mounted outside the fiberglass guard that surrounds the upper controls Always relieve the pressure to the tool ports before connecting or disconnecting the hydraulic tool hoses To relieve the pressure move the Tool Selector to the OFF position Connect the hydraulic tool hoses to the tool ports quick disconnect o...

Page 49: ...lear of the latch as it may move at any time depending on the hydraulic system pressure Manual over ride In case of hydraulic system failure the auto boom latch may be operated manually Over ride Procedure 1 Danger Make sure the hydraulic power source is off 2 Release the spring plunger by rotating the T handle 3 Manually rotate the latch arm 90 clockwise until it snaps and is held by the spring p...

Page 50: ...NOW THE INSTRUCTIONS AND LIMITATIONS OF THE LIFT AND THE MATERIAL HANDLING SYSTEM DANGER DO NOT DEPEND ON THE JIB POLE FOR INSULATION UNLESS THE POLE HAS BEEN RATED TESTED AND MAINTAINED FOR THEAPPROPRIATE LINE VOLTAGE THE WINCH ROPE IS NOT CONSIDERED INSULATING IMPROPER USE OF THE JIB POLE OR WINCH ROPE MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY Jib Pole Tilt Angle The jib pole can be manually tilted ...

Page 51: ...OPE THE RECOIL FROM ROPE FAILURE OR FALLING OBJECTS CAN CAUSE DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY TO THE OPERATOR OR GROUND CREW DANGER NEVER USE THE WINCH TO RAISE PERSONNEL OFF THE GROUND A FALL MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY DANGER DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCE STAND BELOWASUSPENDED LOAD DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY MAY OCCUR IF PERSONNEL ARE STRUCK BY FALLING OBJECTS DANGER CONTACT BETWEEN AN ENERGIZED ...

Page 52: ...ck pin 3 Rotate the jib to the desired position 4 Fully replace the lock pin JIB CAPACITY DETERMINATION For 1000 lbs Jib The lifting capacity of the material handling system is conditional and depends on the angle of the jib pole the extension of the inner boom and the angle of the outer boom To determine the lifting capacity of the jib at a particular position refer to the procedure and example b...

Page 53: ...he capacity of the jib pole by reading the 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 9 for 1000 lbs Jib 1 In this example the boom is green where it exits the outer boom 2 Reading the green zone the inner boom pointer indicates 500 lbs capacity 3 The jib pole tilt decal reads 750 MAX 4 The ...

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Page 55: ...le and the lower controls can be used to lower the platform operator to the ground Refer to lower control paragraph in Section 4 Operation of this manual BLEEDER PORTS If the hydraulic system becomes inoperable with an operator aloft bleeder ports on the cylinders Figure 5 2 and 5 3 can be used to lower the booms and return the operator to the ground Qualified personnel at the site are responsible ...

Page 56: ...essed with a small screwdriver capscrew etc With this tab pressed down hydraulic flow 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 6 BACKUP PUMP Optional ...

Page 57: ...leak will create a slippery surface which is potentially hazardous When a hydraulic leak is encountered it must be repaired by the proper service personnel and the unit 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 ope...

Page 58: ...ntrols with the control selector Engine Start Stop Control 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 i...

Page 59: ...designed to provide 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 i...

Page 60: ...s The fiberglass outer surface of the booms should be cleaned daily with a lint free cloth If the fiberglass sections require a more thorough cleaning refer to Service Procedures Section Care of Fiberglass Booms of the Service Manual Check for any structural damage in the fiberglass such as cracks or gouges If these conditions exist they must be repaired by qualified personnel If the unit is equipped...

Page 61: ...spection in this section for complete description of checks Additional copies of this form may be obtained from Time Manufacturing Company DAY SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT DATE INSPECT BOOMS FOR TRASH DEBRIS CRITICAL FASTENERS CRITICAL WELDS HYDRAULIC LINES FRAYED JACKETS OIL LEAKS LOOSE CONNECTIONS ELECTRICAL SYSTEM VEHICLE TIRES LOOSE OBJECTS HYDRAULIC OIL LEVEL CONTROLS EXTENSION SYSTEM LEVELING...

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