CELE Lo HI-RANGER DEPENDABILITY IN MOTIONOPERATORS INSTRUCTION MANUAL il HI-RANGERS SERIES 5F ht MOBILE AERIAL TOWERS, INC. 2314 BOWSER AVENUE i FORT WAYNE, INDIANA 46803 a Telephone: 744-6181 Area Code: 219 | August, 1971OPERATOR TRAINING Because of the advanced hydraulic design and built-in safety features of the HI-RANGER, very little training or skill is required to become proficient in the opera- tion of the equipment. However, any device ‘used to elevate personnel is potentially dangerous in the hands Of careléss or untrained operators. Observance of the following rules will insure maximum operating safety and will reduce "down" time from damaged equipment: Ly 2. Assigned operators only (preferably one) should be allowed to operate the controls, Operators MUST be thoroughly acquainted with the Operating Instructions and Operational Limitations sections of the large Operation, Maintenance, and Parts Manual - Series 5F (pages' 35 and 43), and particularly the sum~ marized warnings On page 45 of that manual. Lubricate and inspect the unit at regular intervals. (See page 47 and 62 of the large manual.) Allow repairs and adjustments to be made only by qualified mechanics or agencies, Completely overhaul unit at end of a 3 year period. (See pages 62 & 63 of the large manual.of aerial Sleriness and control of clearance tron Snd constant cere in” fundamonts! fo the prevention of accide fe ae important ec the integrity of 6 fustertals, equipment, engineering ard qu: ‘contra! used in producing the 2ovial devices. ‘The American National Stancards Institute (ANS!) American National Standard For Vehicle Mounted Elevating and Rotating Wor TECTED ore Aemacoovts orms A92.21968, states that "The use of aerial levees is autject ora hazards hel cannot be protected against by mechanica' means, only by t ‘sense, tis therefore essertial to have nt and carelul operators, physically ally ft ane thoreughly trained in tne Sale aperalion of aerial devices! SET OF 3 AT UPPER CONTROL SET OF 3 AT LOWER CONTRO! 2+ AT VEHICLE, SIDES 4 AT EQUIPMENT. REAR ‘ana on coment ‘seve owas, MANUFACTURERS OF AERIAL DEVIC HO Nerih lenges3atety Principles ACCIDENT PREVENTION SIGNS Accident prevention signs are offered to users and owners of aerial devices to assist in the promotion of essential salety practices for operator and crow. [ACCIDENT PREVENTION SIGNS ARE REQUIRED OSHA regulations require that employers pro~ vide snpropriato accident prevention signs. The sccident prevention signs installed on new eer lal devices are now avaiable fcr serial devices aleady in use. A st of accident prevention signs can be ecquies from your danas ar rom mas! aerial cevice manufacturers. Users and owners are urgad te obtain 8 set of signs for seach aerial ooves, JOW HAZARD CLr4R 5 & M°GER DERRICKS COUNCIL Fre ae enon ts ‘heage lines 6081" _ ef ‘. i cerningKEEP CLEAR MADDDC member manutactur- es will furnish on request a set of nine accident prevention Signs, 5 for the operator of the Upper coniels 9 forthe operstor WEE OERICS,/! of the lower controls, ane 9 for a ii) A ORCS easing eansoen, = é a ‘YOU MUST NOT OPERATE THIS MACHINE TIS Pen TNE a EL svi ani Was aa ein esc unc vam ean om a SA, Fig a sacra wx ‘TIE WAS LAE hac nae ut tess am (OEATHOR SERIOUS LAY tan einen eet J sonst rae Signo 37510 wens tat ei ovens vane eager Wee deetcely caine stunt ones ny res ee heculament manusle ana a sppveebe fon snage oct, wstct Sign No. 2751008, epelieanie to Sign Ho. 3751005 line operating per apeenion ot ren ce renga consctors Ged consuctre Wanu=scTuRERS OF AERIAL DEVICES & DiGGER DeanIcKs CoUNCIL MANUFACTURERS OF AERIAL DEVICES ANO DIGGER.DERRICKS COUNCIL Charen Mantting Corpay. Sela sion flores Monuacng Co. lon exert Coaraton ‘Goal ate Crosson, Apparatus Divion Hey Mandate mean, sursbarce Coperaon Foch Mouth & Necate owas Baty Company nanseng Caray Nabe sett Towers. oe ft. ovponion hatena tare Copetzion Site. ne ‘ho free Campa, Hine Diner Torts te Primer Marten Cr. Da o 8 8, Chace Gemgary Tene Mertacreg CompanyDecember, 1975 SAFETY ADDENDUM, ADPLICABLE 10: Series 4PI, SFI, $61, 5-0CE, an@ 6TDI Operation and Maintenance Manual Operating instructions SUBJECT ELECTRICAL HAZARD ON AERIAL DEVICES EQUIPPED WITS LOWER BOOM TNSUTATOR nSPRopuCTTON with the advent of the lower boom insert, and its wide acceptance, a new and potential, however rare, electfical hazard has been introduced, This addendum deals with the nature of this hazard, suggests a means cf overcoming the hazard, and warns the user of an eerial device in the proper manner to handle the hazard. Mobile Aerial Towers, however, cannot assume responsibility for electrical hazards thet exists in the environment within which its aerial devices are opsrating. It mist be understood, therefore, thet this SAFETY ADDENDUM is offered only as an aid to advise users and custoners of a potential hazard which otherwise cannot be avoid- ed even with the best designed aerial device. ELECTRICAL HAZARD @he following hazard may exist when an aerial device is operating en or near high voltage lines. We are not prepared to state the line voltage above which this phenosenon occurs. It ie believed that the hazerd may manifest itss1f on lines with a phase-to-phase voltage of 238 Kv or higher. Whon the bucket or upper boom, of any aerial device with an insula- tion gap in both upper and lower boons, is near or in contact with a high voltage source, the voltage does nct distripute evenly down the combined length of the two insulators. The capacitive or charging current may charge the mase of metal. between the two insulators to as much as line-to-grouné potencial. On the higher line voltages, this charge in the elbow section can jump over the lower boom indulator. While only a very small cur- rent is involved, eventually this éreing can cause tracking of the lower boom insulator, with loss of dielectric strength. Purchernore, arcing across the lower bocm insulator reduces the effective ineula- tion strength of the upper boom. For the above reasons, 2 jumper cable may be connected across the lower boon insulator, to @lectrically join the upper and lower steel sections of the lower boom, whenever the Hi-Ranger is used on or pear power lines with a phase-to-phase voltage exceeding 238 KV.This jumper should, of course, be removed for operations around lower voltage, where the possibility of contacting an energized Line with the’ elbow exists. ‘The use of a jumper cable, to bridge the lower boom insulator, has been adopted by some electric utility companies. It is offered only as an alternative to some other means which may have gained preference by other companies. It is, therefore, imperative that the following WARNINGS be heeded. WARNINGS When working on or near high voltage energized lines, with bare-hand techniques or otherwise, thereMAY BE a concentra- tion of voltage at the elbow and at the entire metal section between the insulated upper boom and the lower boom inaulator. 2. In this event, follow your employer's regulations, or any state or federal lew, as applicable, to insure the safety of the operator and of ground personnel. If a jumper cable is used to bridge the lower voom sneulator, REMEMBER that the protection afforded by the insulator is vorD. REMOVE the jumper cable when it is not needed. USE the jumper cable ONIY Ghen it has been determined that this electrical hazard may exist. 5. im any event, WITH the jumper cable installed or WITHOUT, DO No? aliow ground personnel to approach or to touch any pi of the vehicle and equipment, as these may be electrically charged. DEATH OR SERIGUS INJURY may occur as a result of such contact. Mobile Aerial Towers, recognizing this potential electrical hazard, has issued the ebove addendum with YOUR SAFETY IN MIND, and urges the users of aerial devices to exercise proper care and training.MOBILE AERIAL TOWERS, INC. FORT WAYNE, INDIANA QCCURATIONAL SAE! 8 DARDS PERTAINING TO ABRIAL TOWERS The following Hi-Ranger operation ané maintenance manual pages are reprints of OSHA rules and regulations from the Federal Register. These rules and regulations apply to users of vehicle- mounted elevating and rotating work platforms (aerial lifts) and their operation, These pages are being included in this manual for informational purposes only, and no attempt is made herein to interpret or define applicability of any specific rules or regulations to your workplace or job situation. Questions re~ garding such interpretations and/or definitions should be directed to your own legal counsel. Included in this section ari Occupational Safety end Healch Standard Federal Register Page Date Section Effective Date osoL 5/29/71 1910.67 8/27/71. action Safety and Health Regulations for con Bederal Register Page Date Section ective Date 27838 12/16/72 1926.451(£) 4/22/73 27549 12/16/72 1926.556 1/22/93 27879 12/16/72 1926.952 3/22/73, 27581, 27582 12/16/72 1926.955(e) 1/22/73INSPECTION OF PLATFORM CONTROLS Por your SAFETY, it is important to insure that your platform controls are operating satisfactorily. A defective control may lead to accidents resulting in serious personal injurs BEFORE operating your aerial device at the work site, first mount the platform, WITHOUT deprescing the tvigger under the control head handle, move the handle a all three movenents as shown on the control head instruction plate, to determine that all three controls are in the centered NEUTRAL position. This can be determined by the "feel" or "added resistance” when any of the three handle movements passes thocentered position. DO NOT OPERATE WITH DEFECTIVE CONTROLS NORMAL OPERATION OF PLATFORM CONTROLS ALWAYS depress trigger before moving control handle, and return control handle to NEUTRAL before releasing trigger. This is for normal and correct operation of your aerial device AFTER your controls have successfully passed the inspection procedure described above, BE SURE that control handle is in the centered NEUTRAL position BEFORE trigger is depressed. Failure to observe these rules will cause unexpected and eudden movement of the platform which may result in injury to the occupants of the platform, when working in confined spaces, or near electrical power lines, 1-76(oe inna work ators a) Defnations egpticabe 19 tse sere omni) aerial device Aor sencie= mounlet scoping or arsine or bth ‘SELES tier to pollon personel ie) Aestal loader" An ‘nent covce consisting of ase or multipie-sesion ‘Srenssie Inder (G) Artintatins boom pictions. an aerial device wi two or ‘more hingee Soom sectors (a) Fstewble boom, platorm. an seri dover tence laces) wins tele ‘Some et euensile bau Teescplc erick’ wth personel letion “at {schinenes chal be consisted to be ox ‘enable boom platforms when teal wits Spxsonnd nistiors, "Gy Inodated neat device, An seriah device designed for work 90 enerized itees oc apperets Gy Hable unit comination of an acta device, ts Wiis, and ranted "OD Platlorm. 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