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ANSI Reprint
The following sections are reprinted from the ANSI A92.6-1999 code in effect at the
time of manufacture. Permission to reprint has been granted by the Scaffold
Industry Association.
5. Responsibilities of Dealers
5.1 Basic Principles. Sound principles of safety, training, inspection, maintenance,
application, and operation consistent with all data available regarding the parameters
intended use and expected environment shall be applied in the training of operators, in
maintenance, application, safety provisions and operation of the aerial platform with due
consideration of the knowledge that the aerial platform will be carrying personnel.
5.2 Manuals.
5.2.1 Machine manual(s). Dealers shall keep and maintain copy(s) of the (1)
Operating manual. (2) Maintenance manual. (3) Parts manual. (4) Repair manual.
The operating manual and maintenance manual shall be provided with each rental,
lease or sale delivery and shall be stored in the weather resistant storage
compartment on the aerial platform. Manual(s) are considered an integral part of the
aerial platform and are vital to communicate necessary safety information to owners,
users and operators. In addition, repair and parts manuals should be provided with
each sale delivery.
5.2.2 Manual of responsibilities. The ANSI/SIA A92.6-1999 Manual of
Responsibilities for Dealers, Owners, Users, Operators, Lessors, Lessees, and
Brokers of Self-Propelled Elevating Work Platforms shall be provided and stored in
the weather resistant storage compartment.
5.3 Pre-delivery Preparation. Aerial platforms shall be inspected, serviced, and
adjusted to manufacturer's requirements prior to each delivery by sale, lease, or rental.
5.4 Maintenance, Inspection And Repair.
5.4.1 Maintenance. When a dealer accomplishes preventative maintenance on the
aerial platform, it shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations
and based on the environment and severity of use.
5.4.2 Inspection. When the dealer accomplishes frequent and annual inspections,
they shall be accomplished in accordance with the manufacturer’s manuals.
5.4.3 Repairs. Repairs accomplished to correct malfunctions and problems shall be
in accordance with the manufacturer’s manuals and instructions.
5.5 Maintenance Safety Precautions. Before adjustments and repairs are started on an
aerial platform, the following precautions shall be taken as applicable: (1) Powerplant
stopped and starting means rendered inoperative; (2) All controls in the "Off" position
and all operating features secured from inadvertent motion by brakes, blocks, or other
means; (3) Elevating assembly and platform lowered down to the full down position, if
possible, or otherwise secured by blocking or cribbing to prevent dropping; (4) Hydraulic
oil pressure relieved from all hydraulic circuits before loosening or removing hydraulic
components; (5) Safety props or latches installed where applicable as prescribed by the
manufacturer.
5.6 Replacement Parts. When parts or components are replaced, they shall be identical
or equivalent to original aerial platform parts or components
5.7 Training. The dealer shall offer appropriate training to facilitate owners, users, and
operators to comply with requirements set forth in this standard regarding the inspection,
maintenance, use, application, and operation of the aerial platform.
