3 — OPERATION
3-2 NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE
Perform the following procedures to operate the ESP 19 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. 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.
3. Make sure battery charger cord is disconnected from wall outlet. Place cord
back into its box and close and latch lid. LIFT WILL NOT OPERATE IF
LID IS NOT CLOSED SECURELY.
4. Turn the
BATTERY ON/OFF switch, Figure 3-3, to the ON position.
5. Observe the battery charge level indicator. Verify that the battery charge level is
3/4 or more.
Figure 3-3. Battery On/Off Switch
6. Turn the
UPPER CONTROL/OFF/LOWER CONTROL key switch, Figures 3-1 & 3-3,
to the
UPPER CONTROL position.
7. Enter the platform cage and close the entry gate. LIFT WILL NOT
OPERATE IF THE GATE IS NOT CLOSED COMPLETELY.
8. Use the upper control box controls to operate the lift vehicle.
9. 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.
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.
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