Airo X 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
SERIES „X“ - „XS“
X8 EW WIND - X8 EN - X10 EW - X10 EW WIND - X10 EN - X12 EW
X12 EW WIND - X12 EN - X14 EW - X14 EN - X16 EW
XS7 E RESTYLING - XS8 E RESTYLING LIGHT - XS8 E RESTYLING
XS8 E RESTYLING WIND - XS9 E RESTYLING
USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL
- ENGLISH - ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS
AIRO is a division of TIGIEFFE SRL
Via Villa Superiore, 82 - 42045 Luzzara (RE) ITALY-
[phone] -[phone]
WEB: www.airo.com
045.20. UEM-EN
2020-01

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Revision date
Description of revision
2010-01
•Update due to new machine directive 2006/42/EC.
•Model names updated.
2010-11
•Biodegradable oil instructions introduced.
•Temperatures and oil list updated.
2011-05
•Amended information on “Commissioning and first inspection, subsequent inspections and
title transfer report”.
•Added “Total quantity of battery electrolyte” in Technical Data.
2012-01
•Overload controller bypass: added reset of leaded seal.
2012-04
•Supplemented with new “XS RESTYLING” series instructions.
2012-09
•Wiring diagram updated.
2013-04
•New model X8 EW WIND added.
•"transport dimensions" updated.
•Amended inclinometer alarm operation description (red light-audible alarm).
2013-10
•Specified instructions for harness anchoring points.
2013-12
•Added sealing check before use of the by-pass connector of the overload controller.
2014-05
•Wiring diagram for replacement of the control box joystick updated.
2014-06
•Added new model X14 EW NP.
•Added emergency lowering from the ground and the platform with manual pump.
2014-09
•Inserted information on maximum limits of manual forces.
•Changed Name and Surname of CEO.
2015-01
•CE conformity declaration updated.
•Added position of hands instruction
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”.
2016-01
•Inclinometer alarm description updated.
•Overload alarm description updated.
•Added new load control system description.
•Added new model XS8 E –RESTYLING WIND
2017-02
•Added instructions of load control with pressure switch.
2017-05
•Added new model X14 EN.
2017-08
•Added new model X16 EW.
•Updated technical details XS SERIES: wheel dimensions updated.
2018-05
•Data sheets were added with units of measurement of the international system and US unit
of measurement.
•Changed Name and Surname of CEO.
2019-07
•Updated procedure description of commissioning declaration in Italy.
2019-10
•Added hydraulic scheme X16 EW.
2019-12
•Added procedure for sectioned rails.
2020-01
•Updated normative references and Notified Body’s name
•Removed references and procedures about sectioned rails.
•Removed model X14 EW NP

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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 ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1 Legal aspects ........................................................................................................................................................................ 6
1.1.1 Delivery of the machine ............................................................................................................................................... 6
1.1.2 Declaration of commissioning, first check, further periodical checks and transfers of ownership................................ 6
1.1.2.1 Declaration of commissioning and first check .................................................................................................... 6
1.1.2.2 Further periodical checks ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.2.3 Transfers of ownership....................................................................................................................................... 7
1.1.3 Operators training and information .............................................................................................................................. 7
1.2 Tests performed before delivery............................................................................................................................................ 7
1.3 Intended use.......................................................................................................................................................................... 7
1.3.1 Leaving at height.......................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.4 Description of the machine.................................................................................................................................................... 8
1.5 Control panels ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.6 Drive power ........................................................................................................................................................................... 9
1.7 Machine life, demolition and decommissioning ..................................................................................................................... 9
1.8 Identification ........................................................................................................................................................................ 10
1.9 Location of main components.............................................................................................................................................. 11
2. TECHNICAL FEATURES OF STANDARD MACHINES.......................................................................................................... 12
2.1 Model XS7 E RESTYLING ................................................................................................................................................ 12
2.2 Model XS8 E RESTYLING LIGHT.................................................................................................................................... 14
2.3 Model XS8 E RESTYLING ................................................................................................................................................ 16
2.4 Model XS8 E RESTYLING - WIND .................................................................................................................................. 18
2.5 Model XS9 E RESTYLING ................................................................................................................................................ 20
2.6 Model X8EW WIND............................................................................................................................................................. 22
2.7 Model X8EN ...................................................................................................................................................................... 24
2.8 Model X10EW - X10EW-WIND ........................................................................................................................................... 26
2.9 Model X10EN ...................................................................................................................................................................... 28
2.10 Model X12EW - X12EW-WIND..................................................................................................................................... 30
2.11 Model X12EN ................................................................................................................................................................. 32
2.12 Model X14 EW................................................................................................................................................................ 34
2.13 Model X14 EN ................................................................................................................................................................ 36
2.14 Model X16 EW................................................................................................................................................................ 38
2.15 Vibrations and noise....................................................................................................................................................... 40
3. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS......................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.1 Personal protective equipment (PPE) ................................................................................................................................. 41
3.2 General safety norms.......................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.3 Use instructions................................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.1 General...................................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.2 Handling..................................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.3.3 Operating procedures ................................................................................................................................................ 44
3.3.4 Wind speed according to BEAUFORT SCALE .......................................................................................................... 45
3.3.5 Pressure of the machine on ground and load-bearing capacity of ground................................................................. 46
3.3.6 High-tension lines ...................................................................................................................................................... 47
3.4 Hazardous situations and/or accidents................................................................................................................................ 47
4. INSTALLATION AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS ..................................................................................................................... 48
4.1 Becoming acquainted with the machine.............................................................................................................................. 48
4.2 Preliminary operation checks .............................................................................................................................................. 48
5. USE INSTRUCTIONS............................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.1 Platform control panel.......................................................................................................................................................... 49
5.1.1 Drive and steering...................................................................................................................................................... 50

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5.1.2 Drive with operator on the ground ..............................................................................................................................51
5.1.3 Platform lifting and lowering........................................................................................................................................51
5.1.4 Manual extension of the platform................................................................................................................................52
5.1.5 Other functions of the platform control panel..............................................................................................................52
5.1.5.1 Manual horn......................................................................................................................................................52
5.1.5.2 Emergency stop button.....................................................................................................................................52
5.1.5.3 Green warning light, control panel enabled.......................................................................................................52
5.1.5.4 Red warning light, flat battery............................................................................................................................52
5.1.5.5 Red warning light, overload...............................................................................................................................52
5.1.5.6 Red warning light, danger due to instability or drive control disable .................................................................53
5.2 Ground control panel............................................................................................................................................................53
5.2.1 Hour meter/battery protection (A) ...............................................................................................................................53
5.2.2 Emergency stop button (B).........................................................................................................................................54
5.2.3 On-off key / control panel selection (C) ......................................................................................................................54
5.2.4 Warning light: control station enabled (D)...................................................................................................................54
5.2.5 Platform lifting/lowering lever (E)................................................................................................................................54
5.2.6 Movement alarm.........................................................................................................................................................54
5.3 Platform access....................................................................................................................................................................55
5.4 Machine start-up ..................................................................................................................................................................55
5.5 Machine stop........................................................................................................................................................................56
5.5.1 Normal stop ................................................................................................................................................................56
5.5.2 Emergency stop button...............................................................................................................................................56
5.6 Manual emergency lowering ................................................................................................................................................57
5.6.1 Manual emergency lowering Standard control ...........................................................................................................57
5.6.2 Manual emergency lowering Optional control with manual pump...............................................................................58
5.7 Socket for electric tool connection (optional)........................................................................................................................59
5.8 End of work..........................................................................................................................................................................59
6. HANDLING AND CARRYING...................................................................................................................................................60
6.1 Handling...............................................................................................................................................................................60
6.2 Carrying ...............................................................................................................................................................................61
6.2.1 Removable rails..........................................................................................................................................................62
6.2.2 Fold-down rails (optional) ...........................................................................................................................................63
6.3 Emergency towing of the machine.......................................................................................................................................65
7. MAINTENANCE ........................................................................................................................................................................66
7.1 Safety lock for maintenance operations...............................................................................................................................67
7.2 Machine cleaning.................................................................................................................................................................68
7.3 General maintenance...........................................................................................................................................................68
7.3.1 Various adjustments...................................................................................................................................................69
7.3.2 Greasing.....................................................................................................................................................................70
7.3.3 Hydraulic circuit oil level check and change ...............................................................................................................71
7.3.3.1 Biodegradable hydraulic oil (Optional) ..............................................................................................................72
7.3.3.2 Emptying................................................................................................................................................................72
7.3.3.3 Filters.....................................................................................................................................................................72
7.3.3.4 Washing.................................................................................................................................................................72
7.3.3.5 Filling .....................................................................................................................................................................72
7.3.3.6 Commissioning / check..........................................................................................................................................72
7.3.3.7 Mix.........................................................................................................................................................................73
7.3.3.8 Micro-filtration ........................................................................................................................................................73
7.3.3.9 Disposal.................................................................................................................................................................73
7.3.3.10 Topping up.............................................................................................................................................................73
7.3.4Hydraulic filter replacement........................................................................................................................................74
7.3.5 Pressure relief valve adjustment and operation check ...............................................................................................75
7.3.6 Lifting circuit pressure relief valve operation check ....................................................................................................76
7.3.7 Braking valves operation check..................................................................................................................................77
7.3.8 Inclinometer operation check......................................................................................................................................78
7.3.9 Platform overload controller operation check and adjustment....................................................................................79
7.3.10 Overload controller by-pass........................................................................................................................................83
7.3.11 Safety microswitches operation check........................................................................................................................84

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7.3.12 Dead-man switch operation check............................................................................................................................. 85
7.4 Battery................................................................................................................................................................................. 86
7.4.1 General warning instructions ..................................................................................................................................... 86
7.4.2 Battery maintenance.................................................................................................................................................. 86
7.4.3 Battery recharge ........................................................................................................................................................ 87
7.4.4 Battery charger: fault report ...................................................................................................................................... 88
7.4.5 Battery replacement................................................................................................................................................... 88
8. MARKS AND CERTIFICATIONS............................................................................................................................................. 89
9. PLATES AND STICKERS........................................................................................................................................................ 90
10. CHECK REGISTEr................................................................................................................................................................... 93
11. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM......................................................................................................................................................... 109
12. ELECTRIC DIAGRAM............................................................................................................................................................ 115
13. DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY EC FACSIMILE............................................................................................................. 121

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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 when the First Check is performed before completing the “technical identification sheet” on
which it indicates only the details obtained from the already-operating machine or obtainable 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 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 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 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 use and maintenance manual is a self-propelled aerial platform intended for lifting persons and
materials (equipment and work materials) in order to carry out maintenance, installation, cleaning, painting, de-painting, sand-
blasting, welding operations, etc.
The max. capacity allowed (which varies according to the model –see paragraph “Technical features”) is divided as follows:
▪80 Kg for each person on board
▪40 Kg for equipment.
▪Any remaining load is represented by the work materials.
In any case NEVER exceed the maximum capacity allowed as indicated in paragraph "Technical features”. . Persons, tools and
work materials can be loaded on the platform only from the access position (platform lowered). It is absolutely forbidden to load
persons, tools and work materials on the platform when it is not in access position.
All loads must be positioned inside the platform. Do not lift loads (even if complying with the maximum capacity allowed) hanging
from the platform or lifting structure.
Do not carry large-sized panels since they increase the resistance to wind force thus causing the machine to overturn.
While the machine is being displaced with lifted platform, no horizontal loads can be loaded onto the platform (operators on board
are not allowed to pull wires or ropes, etc.).
An overload controller stops the operation of the machine if the load on the platform exceeds by 20% approx. the nominal load (see
chapter "General use rules”) and platform is lifted.
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.
Do not use the machine to tow trucks or other vehicles.

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All types of machine use other than those for which it was designed must be approved in writing by the machine manufacturer
following a specific request on the part of the user.
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
1.3.1 Leaving at height
The work elevating 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 an anchoring 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 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 self-propelled elevating work platform equipped with:
▪Motorized chassis equipped with wheels
▪Vertical scissor lifting structure operated by one or more hydraulic cylinders (the number of cylinders varies according to
machine model)
▪Operator platform with manual slide-out extension deck (the max. capacity varies according to the model - see chapter
"Technical features")
The chassis is motorised to allow the machine to move (see "Use instructions”) and has two rear idle wheels and two front driving
and steering wheels. The rear wheels are equipped with hydraulic parking brakes, positive logic type (when drive controls are
released brakes are automatically activated).
The hydraulic cylinders which move the articulated structure are provided with solenoid safety valves directly flanged on the same.
These devices allow the booms to remain in position even if one of the supply tubes accidentally breaks.
The platform, which can be manually extended from the front side, 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 entrance area has a toe-board of at least 100 mm).
When no motive power is available, the manual emergency lowering can be controlled enabling the knob manually from the ground
(see instructions plates).
The allowed capacity on the platform does not change depending on the position of the extension deck.

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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
▪on the chassis you can find: the emergency controls to lower or stop the platform and the emergency stop button, a key-
selector to select the control panel and to start the machine.
1.6 Drive power
The machines are powered by an electro-hydraulic system consisting of rechargeable accumulators and electric pump.
Both the hydraulic and the electric systems 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. It is recommended to copy such data in the following
boxes.
MODEL: _________________
CHASSIS: __________________
YEAR: __________________
SF xx.xx.xx