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1. 5 Turn duty selector in platform to BATT Battery or ENG Engine 6 If BATT Battery is selected go to Step 10 7 If ENG Engine is selected ensure the fuel tap is turned to the ON position and then go to Step 8 for cold engine or Step 9 for a warm engine 8 COLD ENGINE From the ground only turn the engine fuel tap on and engage the choke lever Turn the main engine ignition through ON to ST Start and the engine will fire Return the choke lever to its normal running position after the engine is started WARM ENGINE Ensure the main engine ignition switch is ON Push the BLACK start button located behind the main push button control station and the engine will fire lever Turn the main engine ignition through ON to ST Start and the engine will fire ALL MODELS Ensure key switch selector is turned to ON or BATT Battery if applicable Depress foot switch or push and hold green power button Select function and operate hand levers in full accordance with manufacturers Operating and Safety Manual When not in use return booms to stowed position Fully raise and stow all outriggers Turn key switch at ground control to centre off position remove key and chock wheels PLATFORM PUSHBUTTON CONTROLS STATION BI ENERGY MODEL SHOWN BOOM FUNCTIONS P14926 001 Select lever 1 2 or 3 for desired function 1 Operates Lower Boom UP for up DOWN for down 2 Operates Upper Boom UP for up2. Let an untrained person operate the access platform Take unnecessary risks hospitals and graveyards are full of dead heroes In the unlikely event that your machine develops a fault please contact the Facelift Tech Team on 01444 881100 CONTENTS Daily Safety Check LiSt occcccccicnicccinncinncninnnnos 1 Starting The Engine From The Platform 3 Setting Up Procedures ooooococcconcccnncnnninnninnninnnnnss 1 Power System Changeover cccccccccseeeeeeeeeeees 3 Ground Control Operation ccccccccnnonoccncnnnoncnnnnnnnos 1 BOOM Com ui ii Ran 3 Platform Control Operation 2 TOWING ea ri drink 4 PlattormGontr ls ass erinnern 2 Emergency Controls nennen 4 Platform Pushbutton Controls StatiON de NOS oso 5 DAILY SAFETY CHECK LIST Before use each day and at the beginning of each shift the aerial platform shall be given a visual inspection and functional test including but not limited to the following D OV AN Q RON 22a Nn2 09 Read and fully understand Operating and Safety Manual Check safety belts and hard hats Check all decals and placards to see if in place and legible Check platform is securely fastened to platform support Check wheels and tyres 75 PSI Check outriggers if applicable for condition microswitch operation and security Check batteries for condition cleanliness connections and electrolyte levels Check engine oil fuel and c
3. 3 TOWING THE MAXIMUM TOWING SPEED OF A NIFTYLIFT IS 45 MPH 72 KMPH WITH A VEHICLE THAT COMPLIES WITH ALL ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATIONS SPEEDING MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY It is recommended that the maximum towing speed of 45mph 72kmph be adhered to for the greatest safety In other than perfect conditions it is sensible to further reduce your speed in order to ensure full control over your vehicle and trailer The importance of the suitability of your towing vehicle must be stressed The manufacturers details concerning each model will give you recommended Gross Vehicle Weights GVW or Gross Train Weights GTW neither of which should be exceeded POSITION TOWING VEHICLE AND TRAILER ON LEVEL GROUND BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO COUPLE DE COUPLE COUPLING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Depress the trigger on the lever mechanism and lift the handle upwards and forward 2 Place the unlocked coupling head onto the towing ball and apply slight downward pressure The head will automatically lock onto the ball 3 Ensure that the trigger has returned to its free position before attempting to tow and that the coupling head is securely on the towing ball 4 Connect the breakaway cable chain to the towing vehicle hitch not to the tow ball itself 5 Connect the lighting plug to the vehicle and check the light functions 6 Raise the jockey wheel to its stowed position and secure for transit DE COUPLING INSTRUCTIONS 1 Apply t
4. DOWN for down 3 Operates Swing UP for right DOWN for left STARTING THE ENGINE FROM THE PLATFORM NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU CAN SMELL PETROL GASOLINE LIQUID PROPANE OR DIESEL A THESE FUELS ARE HIGHLY FLAMMABLE FOR COLD START PROCEDURES SEE PLATFORM CONTOL OPERATION STEP 8 Ensure main engine ignition located below front cover is turned to ON position Ensure that all EMERGENCY STOPS are not engaged i e must be fully out Ensure the key switch selector located at the ground control station is turned to platform i e fully up Ensure the duty selector in the platform is in the ENG Engine position Push the BLACK start button located behind the main push button control station and the engine will now fire up To shut down the engine from the platform simply turn the duty selector to OFF or BATT Battery or in an emergency depress the RED Emergency stop button POWER SYSTEM CHANGEOVER ENGINE TO BATTERY Engage any RED Emergency Stop button to shut down the engine Re set RED Emergency Stop button Turn the duty selector in the platform to BATT Battery BATTERY TO ENGINE Ensure all RED Emergency Stops are out Ensure main engine ignition switch located at the ground is turned to ON Turn the duty selector in the platform to ENG Engine Push the BLACK START button located behind the main push button control station and the engine will fire PETROL GASOLINE TO GAS 4 L
5. TON will shut down the engine and the electric circuit preventing operation of any function PLATFORM CONTROL OPERATION D NEVER START THE NIFTYLIFT IF YOU SMELL PETROL GASOLINE LIQUID PROPANE OR DIESEL THESE FUELS ARE FLAMMABLE gt BEFORE OPERATING THE NIFTYLIFT ENSURE THAT EACH OPERATOR HAS READ AND FULLY UNDERSTOOD THE OPERATING MANUAL FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY PLATFORM CONTROLS ALL MODELS 1 Ensure all red emergency stops are out 2 Turn key switch at ground control station fully up to platform position 8 Ensure selector hand valve if applicable is turned to platform position i e fully up 4 Battery electric models go to step 10 DIESEL ENGINE OR BI ENERGY MODELS ONLY 5 Turn duty selector in platform to BATT Battery or ENG Engine If BATT Battery is selected go to Step 10 If ENG Engine is selected go to Step 8 for cold engine or Step 9 for a warm engine 8 COLD ENGINE Turn the main engine ignition switch located beneath the front cover through ON to GL this engages the glow plug pre heat system Hold 3 5 seconds then turn key fully to ST start position and the engine will fire 9 WARM ENGINE Turn the main engine ignition switch located beneath the front cover to ON Push the BLACK start button located behind the main push button control station and the engine will fire PETROL GASOLINE ENGINE OR PETROL GASOLINE MODELS ONLY
6. e corrected to within 3 degrees of level Position Niftylift bearing in mind range of boom movement so that any overhead obstruction or possible hazards such 10 11 12 13 14 as but not limited to power cables telephone lines drains man hole covers etc If the load bearing capacity of the ground is in any doubt the machine must not be used APPLY HANDBRAKE and or chock wheels and cordon off area using appropriate cones barriers and flags Release boom travelling clamp if applicable Check all red emergency stops are not engaged i e fully out Check base is level using spirit level mounted on machine chassis Leave ground control key in centre OFF position until jacks are deployed Turning this key to Platform position will cause the Klaxon to sound as the outriggers will detect that the jacks are not in contact with the ground All four outrigger beams must be fully extended and retaining pins engaged dropped and all jack feet screwed hard down onto a firm level surface To operate the booms from the ground turn the key switch selector at the ground control station to ground i e fully down Depress and hold green power button and select appropriate control lever Note if no power is available check each retaining pin has engaged dropped and each jack foot is screwed hard down onto a firm level surface To operate the booms from the platform turn the key switch selector at t
7. facelift 0800 52 15 95 and safety made www facelift co uk nifty 90 shortiorm i sal instructions This book is designed as a guide to enable you to start work quickly and safely It is not intended to replace the full manufacturer s operating instructions a copy of which should be with your machine which should be read and understood by anyone operating the machine SAFETY TIPS ALWAYS Inspect your machine before use Check all operations including ground controls Check ground conditions Check clearance from overhead obstructions power cables building projections etc Plan your task job Use sole boards under your outriggers at all times regardless of ground conditions Stabilise and level machine before use Wear a safety harness connected to a suitable anchorage point inside the platform Operate all controls smoothly Warn other people that you are there by means of flashing lights sign and cones MAKE SAFETY YOUR No 1 PRIORITY NEVER Use an unsafe machine Use an access platform to hoist loads like a crane Overload cage platform Operate in strong winds Check manufacturer s recommendation Rest the cage on a structure or object to gain extra support Attach your safety harness to a structure outside of the platform Throw or drop anything from the platform Use boxes ladders or stand on handrails to gain additional height if you can t reach you need a bigger machine
8. go to Step 10 6 If ENG Engine is selected go to Step 8 for a COLD ENGINE or Step 9 for a WARM ENGINE 7 COLD ENGINE turn the engine fuel tap on and engage the choke lever Turn the main engine ignition through ON to ST Start and the engine will fire Return the choke lever to its normal running position after the engine is started 8 WARM ENGINE turn the engine fuel tap on and turn the main engine ignition through ON to ST start position and the engine will fire ALL MODELS 9 Push and hold green power button 10 Select function and operate hand levers in full accordance with manufacturers Operating and Safety Manual 11 To return control to platform turn key fully clockwise to up position 12 When not in use return machine to stowed position fully raise and stow all outriggers turn key to centre off position remove key and chock wheels EMERGENCY PROCEDURES 13 Push in red emergency stop to shut down all functions 14 Lower using emergency hand pump and hand lever control BOOM FUNCTIONS P A Push and hold green Power Control button P14926 001 B Select lever 1 2 or 3 for desired function 1 Operates Lower Boom UP for up DOWN for down 2 Operates Upper Boom UP for up DOWN for down UP for right DOWN for left Always ensure the aerial platform is on a firm level surface and the area is free of any overhead obstructions 3 Operates Swing Engaging the RED Emergency stop BUT
9. he ground control station to platform i e fully up Note If alarm sounds return key to centre off position and check each retaining pin has engaged dropped and each jack foot is screwed hard down onto a firm level surface Always lower booms fully before adjusting raising retracting or moving the outriggers in any way Never alter modify or block any of the safety circuits on the Niftylift GROUND CONTROL OPERATION ALWAYS ALLOW THE ENGINE TO WARM UP BEFORE OPERATING ALL MODELS Ensure all red emergency stops are out Turn key switch at ground control station to ground i e fully down Battery electric models go to step 10 DIESEL ENGINE OR BI ENERGY MODELS 4 Turn duty selector in platform to BATT Battery or ENG Engine If BATT Battery is selected go to step 10 If ENG Engine is selected go to step 8 for a COLD ENGINE or step 9 for a WARM ENGINE COLD ENGINE turn the main engine ignition switch located beneath the front cover through ON to GL This engages the glow plug pre heat system Hold for 3 5 seconds then turn key fully to ST start position and the engine will fire 8 WARM ENGINE turn the main engine ignition switch located beneath the front cover through ON to ST start position and the engine will fire PETROL GASOLINE ENGINE OR PETROL GASOLINE ELECTRIC MODELS 4 Turn duty selector in platform to BATT Battery or ENG Engine 5 If BATT Battery is selected
10. ocate petrol shut off valve on carburettor and turn petrol to OFF position Run engine until all of the Petrol Gasoline is exhausted i e engine stops Open valve on gas bottle introducing supply to the vapouriser Turn engine over until it fires allow vapouriser to achieve running temperature before using machine If engine runs erratically check that all petrol has been used from bowl GAS TO PETROL GASOLINE Turn gas off by shutting valve on the bottle ensure that it is fully closed Open fuel shut off valve on engine carburettor and allow it to fill with petrol Turn engine over until it fires BOOM CONTROLS DO NOT OPERATE THE NIFTYLIFT WHILST ELEVATED UNLESS ON A FIRM LEVEL SURFACE FREE FROM ANY POSSIBLE OBSTRUCTIONS OR HAZARDS BOTH AT GROUND LEVEL AND OVERHEAD IF ALARM SOUNDS DESCEND IMMEDIATELY 1 Never exceed the maximum platform capacity of 265lbs 120kgs 2 Check below above and around platform for any obstruction or hazards before operating any function 8 Depress the green power button or the foot switch located in the platform floor if applicable 4 Select handlever controls marked 1 2 3 Control 1 Operates lower boom UP for up DOWN for down Operates upper boom UP for up DOWN for down Operates swing UP for right DOWN for left THIS MACHINE IS NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED DO NOT WORK WITHIN 3M 10FT OF OVERHEAD CABLES EXCEEDING 415 VOLTS Control 2 Control
11. on and simultaneously operate the handpump This operation can be completed from either the cage or base controls TO ROTATE PLATFORM IN AN EMERGENCY Fit 1 2 inch drive socket on to end of swing worm gear and crank round manually NOTES facelift 0800 52 15 95 access and safety made easy www facelift co uk operator training centre When hiring access equipment we strongly recommend taking advantage of one of our one day operator training courses As Facelift is an accredited IPAF Independent Powered Access Federation training centre you can be sure that your staff will be trained to a high standard and receive an internationally recognised qualification Courses can take place on your own premises or at one of our training centres situated in Hickstead lver Southampton and Liverpool We can train your personnel on any of the following equipment SL Scissor Lift SPB Self Propelled Boom VMP26 Truck Van mounted to 26m VMP200 Truck mounted over 26m VPP Vertical Personnel Platform TP Trailer Push around The one day course covers site safety practical demonstration sole usage and site risks and includes a theory test two day course for VMP200 Successful candidates are issued with the IPAF PAL card widely accepted by both the CITB and Health And Safety Executive For further information or to arrange a training course call us today on 0800 0 72 55 72
12. oolant levels if applicable Check installation of all guards covers and boom clamps Check for loose missing or damaged parts Check all hydraulic hoses and electrical cables and wiring Check hydraulic fuel and air systems for leaks Do not exceed rated platform capacity 265 lbs 120kgs Check foot pedal for proper operation if applicable Check all operating emergency controls Select an area free from obstructions and hazards Exercise extreme caution throughout the checking procedure especially when checking brakes if applicable Check operation of emergency hand pump Check brakes and all lights Check tilt sensor alarm horn and beacons if fitted Check high engine and or high drive limit switches Check and refer to Operating and Safety Manual for further daily periodic checks and inspections SETTING UP PROCEDURES FAILURE TO DEPLOY THE OUTRIGGERS CORRECTLY COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY ALL MODELS 1 Read and fully comply with all safety precautions and operating instructions in the Operating and Safety manual and the warning decals on the machine Position Niftylift on firm level ground NEVER work with base across or adjacent to any slope Use the manual jacks to level the base of the machine if necessary using suitable load bearing pads to support the downhill jacks A slope of up to 12 degrees can be accommodated in this fashion Do not elevate the platform unless the base can b
13. railer handbrake and or chock wheels 2 Lower the jockey wheel to the ground Disconnect the breakaway cable chain and lighting plug 3 Operate the handle by depressing the trigger and manually lift the coupling head clear of the towing ball or screw down the telescopic jockey wheel to achieve the same effect HANDBRAKE OPERATION IF APPLICABLE 1 To operate the trailer parking brakes pull the handbrake lever upwards and backwards The spring loaded mechanism will engage and stay in the operated position until re set 2 To disengage the parking brakes firmly grasp the handbrake lever and pull upwards Depress the ratchet release button in the end of the handbrake lever and return the lever to the horizontal position Care should be taken when operating the handbrake lever due to the forces involved in engaging the ratchet mechanism EMERGENCY CONTROLS GENERAL CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE EMERGENCY CONTROLS EVERY DAY AND OR BEFORE EACH SHIFT IS AN ESSENTIAL PART OF THE OPERATORS DUTIES The operator and all ground personnel must be thoroughly familiar with the location and operation of the EMERGENCY CONTROLS IN THE EVENT OF AN INCAPACITATED OPERATOR Turn key switch selector at ground control station to ground i e fully down Lower on ground controls as detailed in section Ground Control Operation IN THE EVENT OF MACHINE FAILURE Lower platform using handlever controls in platform or at ground control stati
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