3 — OPERATION
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3-2 NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE
Perform the following procedures to operate the SkyRider 15 platform lift vehicle.
1. Read and follow all safety precautions contained in Section 1 and all responsi-
bilities outlined in the ANSI A92.3 reprint in Section 7 of this manual.
2. Position the lift vehicle at the work area. Make sure the vehicle is on a firm and
level surface and that there are no potential hazards such as speed bumps, open
floor drains, potholes, overhead obstructions or electrically charged conductors.
Do not operate the lift vehicle if such hazards exist in the immediate area.
3. Check the lift vehicle for damage or worn parts. If damage or part wear is
found, do not operate the vehicle until the problem is corrected.
4. Turn the
BATTERY ON/OFF switch, Figure 3-3, to the ON position.
Figure 3-3. Battery On/Off Switch
5. Observe the battery charge level indicator. An LED will be lit to indicate the
battery charge level. Verify that the battery charge level is 3/4 or more.
6. Turn the
UPPER CONTROL/OFF/LOWER CONTROL key switch, Figure 3-1, to the
UPPER CONTROL position.
7. Enter the platform cage and close the entry gate. If the gate will be closed when
the lift platform is elevated, you do not have to wear the safety harness. If the
gate will be open while the lift platform is raised, put on the safety harness and
hook it to the
SAFETY HARNESS ATTACHMENT POINT.
8. Use the upper control box controls to operate the lift vehicle.
NOTE: The lift vehicle is equipped with a level sensor. When the vehicle is on a
slope greater than 1 degree, the level sensor disables all functions other
than platform lowering and sounds an alarm beeper. Once the platform
is lowered, floor travel is again enabled to allow travel to a level area.
