EASTMAN ES Series, Operation & Maintenance Manual

Page 1: ...Eastman Heavy Machinery 1 ES1930 ES2646 ES3246 ES4046 ES4650 ES Series Operation Maintenance Manual Eastman Heavy Machinery info eastmanhm com ...

Page 2: ...hinery Contents Page Introduction 3 Safety 6 Specifications 13 Main Components 14 Pre operation Inspection 24 Workplace Inspection 25 Operating Instructions 26 Transport Instructions 31 Maintenance 32 Trouble shooting 33 Contact us Internet http www eastmanhm com E mail info eastmanhm com Copyright 2012 by Eastman Industries First Edition Eighth Printing March 2017 EHM is a registered trademark of...

Page 3: ...conductor Operator s Manual This manual provides information for safe and proper operation of the aerial platform Some information in this manual refers to options that may not be on your machine Read and understand the information in this Operator s Manual before operating the aerial platform on the job Additional copies of this manual may be ordered from EHM Supply the model and manual part numb...

Page 4: ...cts tests or repairs the aerial platform must be qualified to do so Following the daily prestart inspection in this Operator s Manual will help keep the aerial platform in optimum working condition Other maintenance functions must be performed by maintenance personnel who are qualified to work on the aerial platform Do not modify this aerial platform without prior written con sent of the Eastman E...

Page 5: ...t of the aerial platform Such contact could make your body a conductor to the other object creating an electrical shock hazard resulting in death or serious injury If an aerial platform is in contact with an energized conductor the platform operator must warn ground personnel in the vicinity to stay away Their bodies can conduct electricity creating an electrical shock hazard resulting in death or...

Page 6: ...uations Know and understand the safety rules before going on to the next section 2 Always perform a pre operation inspection 3 Always perform function tests prior to use 4 Inspect the workplace 5 Only use the machine as it was intended You read understand and obey Manufacturer s instructions and safety rules safety and operator s manuals and machine decals employer s safety rules and worksite regu...

Page 7: ...V 20 6 10 350KV to 500KV 25 7 62 500KV to 750KV 35 10 67 750KV to 1000KV 45 13 72 Allow for platform movement electrical line sway or sag and beware of strong or gusty winds keep away from the machine if it contacts energized power lines Personnel on the ground or in the platform must not touch or operate the machine until energized power lines are shut off Do not operate the machine during lightn...

Page 8: ...g or gusty winds Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load Increasing the area exposed to the wind will decrease machine stability Do not drive the machine on or near uneven terrain unstable surfaces or other hazardous conditions with the platform raised Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving the machine in a stowed position across uneven terrain debris unstable or slipp...

Page 9: ...nterweight and are critical to machine stability Each battery must weigh 65 pounds 30 kg Do not use the machine as a crane Do not push the machine or other objects with the platform Do not contact adjacent structures with the platform Do not tie the platform to adjacent structures Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter Do not operate the machine with the chassis trays open Do not use th...

Page 10: ...ne Check the work area for overhead obstructions or other possible hazards Be aware of crushing hazards when grasping the platform guard rail Observe and use the color coded direction arrows on the platform controls and platform decal plate for drive and steer functions No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a machine Do not lower the platform unless the area below is clear of personnel and...

Page 11: ...ies manuals are complete legible and in the storage container located on the platform Bodily Injury Hazard Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or air leak An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate and or burn skin Decal Legend Use symbols color coding and signal words to identify the following Safety alert symbol used to alert personnel to potential personal injury hazards Obey all s...

Page 12: ...onent Damage Hazard Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V to charge the batteries Electrocution Hazards Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC 3 wire electrical outlet only Inspect daily for damaged cord cables and wires Replace damaged items before operating Avoid electrical shock from contact with battery terminals Remove all rings watches and other jewelry Tip over Hazard Do not...

Page 13: ... Stowed Rails Folded 1 8m 1 75m 1 75m 1 88m 2m 7ft 10in 8ft 8ft 8ft 6in 8ft 10in Height Stowed Rails Unfolded 2 16m 2 45m 2 45m 2 58m 2 7m 4ft 4in 6ft 6ft 6ft 6ft Wheelbase 1 32m 1 85m 1 85m 1 85m 1 85m 5ft 5in 7ft 5in 7ft 5in 7ft 5in 7ft 5in Platform Length 1 65m 2 25m 2 25m 2 25m 2 25m 2ft 5in 3ft 8in 3ft 8in 3ft 8in 3ft 8in Platform Width 0 74m 1 12m 1 12m 1 12m 1 12m 2 36in 3 94in 3 94in 3 94i...

Page 14: ...Eastman Heavy Machinery 14 Chapter 4 Main Components ...

Page 15: ...ove the aerial platform from service until qualified maintenance personnel can make repairs Emergency Stop Controls There is an emergency stop control at the lower and upper controls At the lower controls the emergency stop is a two position push button Push the emergency stop button in to disconnect power to all control circuits Pull the button out to restore power Note The lower controls overrid...

Page 16: ...se within 1 2 m 4 of any drop off hole or other tip over hazard This protection system limits the tilt angle if a wheel is driven into a drop off or hole This greatly reduces the likelihood of the aerial platform tipping over The pothole protection system is for added protection and does not justify operating near drop offs or holes Drive Lift Pothole Protector Interlock The aerial platform drive ...

Page 17: ... surfaces Lowering Alarm When the joystick is moved out of neutral to lower the platform the alarm emits a loud beeping sound to warn personnel in the work area to stand clear Danger Pinch points exist on the scissors structure Death or serious injury will result if the scissors structure lowers onto personnel within the scissors arms or under the raised platform Stand clear while raising and lowe...

Page 18: ...trols Tilt Alarm An alarm will sound if the aerial platform chassis is out of level more than 1 5 degrees side to side or 3 degrees front to rear when the platform is raised Danger The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable Death or serious injury will result from a tip over accident Do not drive or position the aerial platform for elevated use near any drop off hole slope soft or une...

Page 19: ... will stop the lift drive and lower functions and the alarm will sound and the warning light will flash In this case remove the load in excess of rated capacity and cycle the emergency stop button at the upper controls to re turn to normal operation Flashing Light An optional red or amber flashing light may be located at the rear of the aerial platform The flashing light warns personnel that the a...

Page 20: ...is unavoidable Warning Battery acid can damage the skin and eyes Serious infection or reaction can result if medical treatment is not given immediately Wear face and eye protection when working near the batteries Use distilled water to refill the batteries Avoid water containing metallic solids such as iron Charging Fully recharge the batteries immediately after use One charging cycle per day is p...

Page 21: ...ndividual cells only if the plates are exposed Replace the battery caps 3 Plug the charger into a properly grounded AC outlet using a 3 conductor 14 gauge or larger extension cord The extension cord must be as short as possible and in good electrical condition Make sure the AC voltage selector switch on the charger is set to the same voltage as the outlet voltage The charger will turn on three to ...

Page 22: ...rated from the lower controls The following controls are located on the lower control panel Emergency stop button Control selector switch Platform raise lower switch Emergency Stop Button The emergency stop is a two position push button Push the button in to disconnect power to all control circuits Pull the button out to restore power Control Selector Switch Insert the key into the control selecto...

Page 23: ...Movement of the joystick in a given direction produces a corresponding movement of the aerial platform The steering and drive functions may be operated separately or simultaneously Interlock The joystick has an interlock switch in the handle Engage the interlock by grasping the joystick and pulling the switch toward the handle Engage the interlock to activate the steering drive or lift functions S...

Page 24: ...er controls Lowering alarm and interrupt Sounds when platform lowers Pothole Protection Interlock Proper operation Emergency Lowering Proper operation Safety Prop No damage or deformation Flashing Light Proper operation Structures Weldments Welds intact no damage or deformation Slide pads In place no damage or deformation Fasteners In place and tight Upper Control Station Guardrail system Welds in...

Page 25: ...erator determine if the workplace is suitable for safe machine operation It should be performed by the operator prior to moving the machine to the workplace It is the operator s responsibility to read and remember the workplace hazards then watch for and avoid them while moving setting up and operating the machine Workplace Inspection Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations Drop o...

Page 26: ...work loads are stated on the platform rating placard mounted at the rear of the platform Danger The aerial platform can tip over if it becomes unstable Death or serious injury will result from a tip over accident Do not exceed the capacity values indicated on the platform rating placard Capacity values indicate the rated lifting capacity and do not indicate aerial platform stability The operator b...

Page 27: ... grades that exceed 25 percent Warning Death or serious injury can result from improperly driving or steering the aerial platform Read and understand the information in this manual and on the placards and decals on the machine before operating the aerial platform on the job Use the following procedure to operate the drive functions 1 Place the drive lift selector switch in the drive position 2 Squ...

Page 28: ...g the steer switch down too long may result in a sharp turn This is especially true when driving and steering at the same time It may be easier to turn the wheels in small increments using a series of quick taps on the steer switch 2 Set the steer wheels straight ahead after completing a turn The steering wheels are not self centering Platform Use care when entering and exiting the platform to avo...

Page 29: ...emergency stop button at the upper controls to return to normal operation Extending The platform can be extended and securely locked into position Use the following procedure to extend or retract the platform Caution The extension deck is free to move when the pin is removed Personal injury may result from extending the platform deck while the aerial platform is on a slope Do not attempt to extend...

Page 30: ...hree pins on the left side of the plat form Fold the guardrails down to rest on the right side guardrails 9 Reverse this procedure to reposition the rails Install the two pins at both sides of the front of the platform with the pin heads to the inside of the rails The extension deck will not fully retract unless the pins are installed properly Swing Out Trays Batteries and hydraulic components are...

Page 31: ... in preparation for transport Use the tie down points on the chassis for anchoring down to the transport surface Use chains or straps of ample load capacity Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key before transporting Inspect the entire machine for loose or unsecured items Brake Release Operation 1 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from rolling 2 Be sure the winch line is p...

Page 32: ...2706 2 Reference instruction 11 02707 1 Hydraulic splash 12 02708 2 Electrocution hazards 13 02709 2 Crushing hazards 14 02710 4 Collision hazards 15 02713 1 Brake release 16 02714 1 Battery tray weight 17 02715 1 Fire prevention 18 02718 1 Emergency lowering level 19 02719 2 Electric tools 20 02722 1 Lateral force and wind speed 21 02728 1 Scissor structure 22 02734 1 Lower controls 23 02742 1 Ca...

Page 33: ...ing and driving 31 Pressure Sensor Fault Check the wiring to the sensor and then the sensor itself Also check to make sure that the correct option is properly selected or not for load sensing Disables All Motion 32 Angle Sensor Fault Check the wiring to the sensor and then the sensor itself Also check to make sure that the correct option is properly selected or not for load sensing Disables All Mo...

Page 34: ...Turn Coil Fault Check the connections to the Coil s terminals and make sure they are tight If so check the coil itself to see if it is open or shorted Disable Lifting and Driving 58 General Brake Coil Fault Check the connections to the Coil s terminals and make sure they are tight If so check the coil itself to see if it is open or shorted Disable Lifting and Driving 68 Low Voltage Fault Check bat...

Page 35: ...ease contact your local distributor or EHM sales department Product information is subject to change without notice This manual presents photographs to be used for reference only Please refer to the user manual for proper operation When using our products failure to comply with the operating manual or other irresponsible behavior may result in serious injury or death Please accept specific product...