Airo V Series User manual

PIATTAFORME AEREE SEMOVENTI
SELF-PROPELLED WORK-PLATFORMS
PLATES-FORMES DE TRAVAIL AUTOMOTRICES
SELBSTFAHRENDE HUBARBEITSBÜHNEN
PLATAFORMAS ELEVADORAS AUTOPROPULSADAS
ZELFRIJDENDE HOOGWERKERS
SJÄLVGÅENDE ARBETSPLATTFORMAR
SAMOKRETNE RADNE PLATFORME
"V" SERIES
V6 E
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
- ENGLISH - ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
AIRO is a division of TIGIEFFE SRL
Via Villa Superiore, 82 - 42045 Luzzara (RE) ITALIA-
[phone] -[phone]
WEB: www.airo.com
069.20.UEM - EN
2020 - 01

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Revision date
Description of revision
2013-06
•First issue.
2013-10
•Specified instructions for harness anchoring points.
2014-07
•Updated sticker position; added description for commands with control type PGT.
2014-09
•Inserted information on maximum limits of manual forces.
•Changed Name and Surname of CEO.
2015-01
•Updated CE Conformity Declaration.
2015-04
•Updated logo sticker coding and PLE Model.
2015-10
•Type of usable hydraulic oil updated.
•Added indication for spare parts. They must be original or approved by the manufacturer
of the machine in any way.
•Added "Leaving at height”.
•Deleted EN280:2013 indication in the second part of the manual.
2016-06
•Corrected description of steering with forward/backward drive or on the spot.
2016-06A
•Corrected description of the operation of overload controller.
•Integrated diagrams and CE DECLARATION CONFORMITY FACSIMILE.
2019-07
•Updated procedure description of commissioning declaration in Italy.
2020-01
•Updated normative references and notified body.

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Tigieffe thanks you for purchasing a product of its range, and invites you to read this manual. Here you can find all the
necessary information for a correct use of the purchased machine. Therefore, you are advised to follow the instructions carefully
and to read the manual thoroughly. The manual should be kept in a suitable place where no damage can occur to it. The
content of this manual may be modified without prior notice and further obligations in order to add changes and improvements
to the units already delivered. No reproduction or translation may take place without the written permission of the owner.
CONTENTS
1. INTRODUCTION ....................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1. Legal aspects..................................................................................................................................................................5
1.1.1. Delivery of the machine ..........................................................................................................................................5
1.1.2. Declaration of commissioning, first check, further periodical checks and transfers of ownership...........................5
1.1.2.1. Declaration of commissioning and first check.....................................................................................................5
1.1.2.2. Further periodical checks....................................................................................................................................6
1.1.2.3. Transfers of ownership .......................................................................................................................................6
1.1.3. Operators training and information .........................................................................................................................6
1.2. Tests performed before delivery .....................................................................................................................................6
1.3. Intended use...................................................................................................................................................................6
1.3.1. Leaving at height.....................................................................................................................................................7
1.4. Description of the machine .............................................................................................................................................7
1.5. Control panels.................................................................................................................................................................8
1.6. Power supply ..................................................................................................................................................................8
1.7. Machine life, demolition and decommissioning...............................................................................................................8
1.8. Identification....................................................................................................................................................................9
1.9. Location of main components.......................................................................................................................................10
2. TECHNICAL FEATURES OF STANDARD MACHINES (DIMENSIONS AND PERFORMANCE)......................................11
2.1. Vibrations and noise .....................................................................................................................................................13
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS.....................................................................................................................................................14
3.1. Personal protective equipment (PPE)...........................................................................................................................14
3.2. General safety norms....................................................................................................................................................14
3.3. Use instructions ............................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.1. General.................................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.2. Handling................................................................................................................................................................15
3.3.3. Operating procedures ...........................................................................................................................................16
3.3.4. Pressure of the machine on ground and load-bearing capacity of ground............................................................18
3.3.5. High-tension lines .................................................................................................................................................19
3.4. Hazardous situations and/or accidents.........................................................................................................................19
4. INSTALLATION AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS.................................................................................................................20
4.1. Becoming acquainted with the machine .......................................................................................................................20
4.2. Preliminary operation checks........................................................................................................................................20
5. USE INSTRUCTIONS ..........................................................................................................................................................21
5.1. Platform control panel...................................................................................................................................................21
5.1.1. ON-OFF locking key selector................................................................................................................................22
5.1.2. Drive and steering.................................................................................................................................................23
5.1.3. Platform lifting/lowering.........................................................................................................................................24
5.1.4. Electrically-controlled lowering/lifting of the mobile loading surface (OPTIONAL)................................................25
5.1.5. Loading surface manual positioning (STANDARD) ..............................................................................................26
5.1.6. Further platform control panel functions................................................................................................................27
5.1.6.1. Emergency STOP button (E) ............................................................................................................................27
5.1.6.2. Horn (J).............................................................................................................................................................27
5.1.6.3. Battery / hour-meter / display indicator (L) - circular indicator...........................................................................27
5.1.6.4. Battery / hour-meter / display indicator (L) - AIRO DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM.....................................................28
5.2. Ground control panel ....................................................................................................................................................29
5.2.1. Emergency STOP button (power circuit) (A).........................................................................................................30
5.2.2. Emergency STOP button (control circuit) (B)........................................................................................................30
5.2.3. Platform lifting/lowering lever (C) ..........................................................................................................................30
5.2.4. Brake release switch for emergency towing (D)....................................................................................................31
5.2.5. Fuses (E) ..............................................................................................................................................................31

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5.2.6. Movement audible alarm (F).................................................................................................................................31
5.3. Access to operator position...........................................................................................................................................32
5.4. Machine start-up...........................................................................................................................................................32
5.5. Lifting and carrying loads..............................................................................................................................................33
5.5.1. Platform loading surface and ground loading space.............................................................................................33
5.5.2. Lifting and carrying loads on the platform loading surface....................................................................................34
5.5.3. Carrying the loads on the ground loading space...................................................................................................35
5.6.Machine stop. ...............................................................................................................................................................36
5.6.1. Normal stop...........................................................................................................................................................36
5.6.2. Emergency stop....................................................................................................................................................36
5.7. Manual emergency lowering.........................................................................................................................................37
5.8. End of work...................................................................................................................................................................37
6. HANDLING AND CARRYING..............................................................................................................................................38
6.1. Handling........................................................................................................................................................................38
6.2. Transportation...............................................................................................................................................................38
6.3. Emergency towing of the machine................................................................................................................................40
7. MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................................................................................41
7.1. Machine cleaning..........................................................................................................................................................41
7.2. General maintenance....................................................................................................................................................42
7.2.1. Various adjustments .............................................................................................................................................43
7.2.2. Greasing ...............................................................................................................................................................44
7.2.3. Hydraulic circuit oil level check and change..........................................................................................................44
7.2.3.1. Biodegradable hydraulic oil (Optional) ..............................................................................................................46
7.2.3.1.1.Emptying ..................................................................................................................................................46
7.2.3.1.2. Filters .......................................................................................................................................................46
7.2.3.1.3. Washing ...................................................................................................................................................46
7.2.3.1.4. Filling........................................................................................................................................................46
7.2.3.1.5. Commissioning / check ............................................................................................................................46
7.2.3.1.6. Mix............................................................................................................................................................47
7.2.3.1.7. Micro-filtration...........................................................................................................................................47
7.2.3.1.8. Disposal ...................................................................................................................................................47
7.2.3.1.9. Topping up ...............................................................................................................................................47
7.2.4. Hydraulic filter replacement ..................................................................................................................................48
7.2.5. Inclinometer operation check and adjustment.......................................................................................................49
7.2.6. Operation check and adjustment of platform overload controller..........................................................................50
7.2.7. Safety microswitches operation check..................................................................................................................51
7.2.8. Dead-man system efficiency check ......................................................................................................................51
7.3. Battery ..........................................................................................................................................................................52
7.3.1. General warning instructions ................................................................................................................................52
7.3.2. Battery maintenance.............................................................................................................................................52
7.3.3. Battery recharge ...................................................................................................................................................53
7.3.4. Battery charger: safety devices and fault reports..................................................................................................54
7.3.5. Battery replacement..............................................................................................................................................54
8. MARKS AND CERTIFICATIONS.........................................................................................................................................55
9. PLATES AND STICKERS....................................................................................................................................................56
10. CHECK REGISTER..............................................................................................................................................................58
11. WIRING DIAGRAM - STANDARD MACHINES...................................................................................................................70
12. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM - STANDARD MACHINES ...........................................................................................................81
13. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC FACSIMILE ..........................................................................................................82

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1. INTRODUCTION
This Use and Maintenance Manual provides general instructions concerning the complete range of machines indicated on the
cover. Therefore the description of their components, as well as control and safety systems, may include parts not present on
your machine since supplied on request or not available. In order to keep pace with the technical development AIRO-Tigieffe
s.r.l. reserves the right to modify the product and/or the use and maintenance manual at any time without updating the units
already delivered.
1.1. Legal aspects
1.1.1. Delivery of the machine
Within EU (European Union) member countries the machine is delivered complete with:
▪Use and Maintenance manual in your language
▪CE mark applied on the machine
▪CE conformity declaration
▪Guarantee certificate
▪Declaration of internal testing
Only for Italy:
▪Instructions on commissioning declaration with INAIL and on the application for the first periodic check on the INAIL portal.
It is to be noted that the Use and Maintenance Manual is an integral part of the machine and a copy of this, together with copies
of the documents certifying that the periodical checks have been carried out, must be kept on board in its suitable container. In
the event of a transfer of ownership the machine must always be provided with its use and maintenance manual.
1.1.2. Declaration of commissioning, first check, further periodical checks and transfers of ownership
The legal obligations of the owner of the machine vary according to the country of commissioning. It is therefore recommended
to inquiry about the procedures in force in your country from the boards responsible for industrial safety. This manual contains a
final section called "Check register" for a better filing of documents and recording of any modifications.
1.1.2.1. Declaration of commissioning and first check
In ITALY the owner of the Aerial Platform must notify the use of the machine to the local competent INAIL and submit it to
periodical compulsory checks. The first of such checks is performed by the INAIL within sixty days from a request being made.
In the event of such time passing without the inspection being made, the employer can call in the ASL (Local Health Unit) or
qualified public or private services. Subsequent checks are made by the already-mentioned parties within thirty days from a
request being made. In the event of such time passing without these checks being made, the employer can call in qualified
public or private services. The checks are on a payment basis and the employer (machine owner) will be charged for them. For
these checks, the territorial inspection boards (ASL/USL or ARPA) and INAIL can be supported by qualified public or private
services. The qualified private institutes acquire the qualification of responsible for the public service and refer directly to the
public structure that controls this function.
For the commissioning declaration in Italy it is necessary to login to the INAIL portal. Follow the instructions delivered together
with other documents during the machine delivery, as well as the information about the portal.
The INAIL will assign a serial number and when the First Check is performed the “technical identification sheet” will be
completed indicating only the details obtained from the already-operating machine or from the instruction manual. Such
document shall form an integral part of the machine documentation.

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1.1.2.2. Further periodical checks
Yearly checks are compulsory. In Italy it is necessary that the owner of the Aerial Platform must apply for a periodical check by
sending a registered letter to the local competent inspection board (ASL/USL or ARPA or other qualified public or private
services) at least twenty days before the expiry of the year from the last check.
NB: If a machine without a valid control document should be moved in an area outside the competence of the usual inspection
board, the owner of the machine must ask the inspection board, competent for the new territory where the machine is to be
used, for the annual check.
1.1.2.3. Transfers of ownership
In case of transfer of ownership (in Italy) the new owner of the Aerial Platform must notify the ownership of the machine to the
local competent inspection board (ASL/USL or ARPA or other qualified public or private services) by enclosing a copy of:
▪Declaration of conformity issued by the manufacturer.
▪Declaration of commissioning carried out by the first owner.
1.1.3. Operators training and information
The employer must ensure that the workers appointed to use the equipment are adequately and specifically trained so they are
able to use the Mobile Elevating Work Platform in a proper and safe way and also avoid the risks caused by other people.
1.2. Tests performed before delivery
Before being placed on the market, each MEWP undergoes the following tests:
▪Braking test
▪Overload test
▪Operating test
1.3. Intended use
The machine described in this manual is a Mobile elevating Work Platform, and has been designed for lifting / carrying:
-Material (in the areas named MOBILE LOADING SURFACE and GROUND LOADING SPACE)
-Operator (in the work platform)
Therefore, the machine is intended both for manual operations of collection, loading, unloading of packed materials and/or
materials of homogeneous shape with reduced dimensions and weight., and for high-up work operations.
The maximum allowed capacity is divided as follows:
▪90 kg of material on the mobile loading surface
▪130 kg of material on the ground loading surface
▪120 kg on the operator position
It is absolutely forbidden to exceed the maximum allowed capacities indicated by the plate on the platform. The work platform
can be accessed only from the access position, i.e. with the platform completely lowered. It is absolutely forbidden to access the
work platform not in access position.
The loads must be placed within the perimeter of the MOBILE LOADING SURFACE and/or within the perimeter of the
GROUND LOADING SPACE. Occasionally, loads of bigger dimensions are allowed to be lifted provided the maximum capacity
is suitably reduced and the load is secured as indicated in the following chapters. It is not allowed to lift loads hanging from the
lifting structures, even if the maximum capacity is observed.
The truck can be used indoors only (with no wind whatsoever) on horizontal and flat floor, without obstacles, holes and steps
and in sufficient lighting conditions.
When the unit is moving with lifted platform, do not load horizontal loads (the operator on board must not pull ropes, cables,
etc.).

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An overload controller interrupts the normal operation of the unit if the lifted load exceeds by 30% approx. the nominal load with
lifted platform (see chapter "General use rules”).
The machine cannot be used in areas where road vehicles operate. Always surround the working area by means of suitable
signs when the machine is used in public areas.
The machine is not intended for towing trucks or other vehicles.
Do not use the machine for purposes other than those for which it was designed, except after making a
request and having obtained written permission in this sense from the manufacturer
If disposal of the unit is necessary, comply with current local regulations.
1.3.1. Leaving at height
The mobile elevating work platforms are not designed by taking into account the risks of the “leaving at height” because the only
access position considered is when the platform is completely lowered. For this reason, this activity is formally forbidden.
However, there are exceptional conditions in which the operator needs to access or leave the work platform not in the access
position. This activity is normally defined as “leaving at height”.
The risks connected to the “leaving at height” do not depend exclusively on the PLE (work elevating platform) characteristics; a
specific risk analysis carried out by the employer can authorize this specific use by taking into account:
▪The working environment characteristics;
▪The absolute prohibition to consider the work platform as a fixing point for people working outdoors;
▪The use of the machine at xx% of its performances to avoid that additional forces created by a specific operation or
bending of the structure move away the access zone from the unloading zone. Provide for some tests in order to
define these limitations;
▪Provide for a specific evacuation procedure in case of emergency (for example: an operator always on the work
platform, one at the ground control panel while a third operator leaves the lifted platform);
▪Provide for a specific training of the staff both as operator and transported staff;
▪Equip the unloading zone with all the devices that are necessary to avoid the risk of fall of the staff that
accesses/leaves the platform.
What said above is not a formal authorization of the manufacturer for the “leaving at height”, but it wants to supply information to
the employer - who is fully responsible for that - which can be useful for the planning of this exceptional activity.
1.4. Description of the machine
The machine described in this use and maintenance manual is a Mobile Elevating Work Platform consisting of:
▪motorized chassis equipped with wheels;
▪Vertical telescopic lifting structure operated by one hydraulic cylinder.
▪Work platform (operator position).
▪Loading surface for material lifting/handling.
The chassis is motorised to allow the machine to move (see "Use instructions") and has two rear drive wheels and two front idle
pivoting wheels. Steering is possible thanks to a differentiated control between the right drive geared motor and left drive
geared motor. Automatic braking is guaranteed by the presence of parking brakes, which automatically activate when drive
controls are released.
The hydraulic lifting cylinder of the telescopic extension structure is single-acting, therefore the lowering movement of the
operator position occurs by gravity. The cylinder has a solenoid safety valve tightly connected to the same. This feature allows
the loads to be kept in position (elevating operator position and loading surface) even if the flexible supply tube accidentally
breaks.
The platform is equipped with rails and toe-boards of a prescribed height (the height of the rails is 1100 mm; the height of the
toe-boards is 150 mm).
The front loading surface can be of two types:
-Manually-operated: the operator decides beforehand the height of the loading surface, and then he fixes it there using a
spring-activated safety pin.
-Electrically-activated: the loading surface can be handled electrically using a lifting/lowering control located on the
platform, which activates a mechanical jack equipped with automatic parking brake.

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1.5. Control panels
The machine is equipped with two control panels:
▪On the platform for normal use of the machine. It is also equipped with a key-selector to select the control panel and to
start the unit.
▪the chassis is equipped with: the emergency controls to lower or stop the unit in emergency situations, a switch to
deactivate the parking brakes in case of emergency towing.
1.6. Power supply
The machine is powered by an electro-hydraulic system consisting of rechargeable accumulators, electric geared motors and
electric pump. Both the hydraulic and the wiring diagrams are equipped with all necessary protections (see electric and
hydraulic circuit diagrams annexed to this manual).
1.7. Machine life, demolition and decommissioning
The machine has been designed to last for 10 years in normal operating environments, if properly used and serviced. Within
this period, the manufacturer must carry out a complete inspection/overhaul.
If disposal of the unit is necessary, comply with current local regulations.
In Italy, the demolition/decommissioning must be notified to the local ASL / USL or ARPA.
The machine consists mainly of metal parts which are easy to be identified (steel for the most parts, and aluminium for the
hydraulic blocks); thus, we can state that the machine can be recycled at 90%.
European standards and those transposed by the member countries relating to respect for the
environment and the disposal of wastes envisage heavy administrative and penal fines in case of
infringement.
In case of demolition/decommissioning, carefully keep to the provisions of applicable regulations,
especially as regards materials such as hydraulic oil and batteries.

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1.8. Identification
In order to identify the machine, when spare parts and service are required, always mention the information given in the serial
number plate. Should this plate (as well as the various stickers applied on the machine) be lost or illegible, it is to be replaced
as soon as possible. In order to identify the machine when no plate is available the serial number is also stamped on the
chassis. To locate the plate and the stamp of the serial number, see the following picture. The main data of the machine to
which this book refers are indicated in the following boxes:
MODEL: __________________
CHASSIS: ___________________
YEAR: __________________
Fig. 1

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1.9. Location of main components
Fig. 2
1) Loading surface (manual or motorized)
2) Mechanical jack (optional for motorized
loading surface control)
3) Ground-loading space
4) Flashing lights (optional)
5) Movement alarm
6) Pivoting wheels
7) Drive wheels and drive geared motors
8) 230V battery-charger power socket
9) Emergency lowering control lever
10) Microswitch M1
11) Ground chassis with
Electric pump
Lower control solenoid valve
Battery
Inclinometer
Battery charger
Electric control unit
12) Telescopic lifting structure and lifting cylinder
13) Platform control panel
14) Work platform
15) Microswitch M3 (lifting limit switch)
16) Microswitches M14-M15 (gates control)
17) Microswitches M16-M1 (motorized loading
surface limit switch)
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