Faraone PKS 1200E Operation instructions

USE AND MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
AERIAL PLATFORM
□ PKS 1200E □ PKS 920
□ PKS 720
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SECTION 0. INTRODUCTION
INDEX
SECTION 0. INTRODUCTION.........................................................................0-1
INDEX ..............................................................................................................................0-1
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................0-3
SYMBOLS AND TERMS ..................................................................................................0-4
TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - WARRANTY.......................................................................0-5
NOTICES..........................................................................................................................0-6
REGISTER OF REVISIONS........................................Errore. Il segnalibro non è definito.
SECTION 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............................................................1-1
GENERAL INFORMATION...............................................................................................1-1
PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES........................................................................................1-2
OPERATION ....................................................................................................................1-4
TOWING, LIFTING AND CARRYING ...............................................................................1-9
SECTION 2. GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA....................................................2-1
MODEL PKS 1200E GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA.........................................................2-2
MODEL PKS 920 GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................2-3
MODEL PKS 720 GENERAL TECHNICAL DATA.............................................................2-4
BASIC CONSTRUCTIVE DATA........................................................................................2-5
SECTION 3. PREPARATION AND INSPECTION ...........................................3-1
PERSONNEL TRAINING..................................................................................................3-1
COMPLETE DAILY INSPECTION....................................................................................3-3
FUNCTIONAL TEST.........................................................................................................3-7
SAFETY WARNINGS FOR THE OPERATORS................................................................3-9
SECTION 4. CONTROLS, LIGHTS AND MACHINE OPERATION..................4-1
INTRODUCTION..............................................................................................................4-1
MACHINE OPERATION...................................................................................................4-2
CHARGING THE BATTERY.............................................................................................4-2
GROUND CONTROL STATION.......................................................................................4-5
PLATFORM CONTROL CONSOLE..................................................................................4-8
PARKING THE MACHINE..............................................................................................4-16
WORK PLATFORM CONFIGURATION..........................................................................4-17
TRANSPORT AND LIFTING PROCEDURES.................................................................4-21
SECTION 5. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES...................................................5-1
EMERGENCY OPERATION.............................................................................................5-1

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REPORTING THE ACCIDENT .........................................................................................5-3
SECTION 6. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BY THE OPERATOR................6-1
SECTION 7. ATTACHED DOCUMENTATION.................................................7-1
ATTACHMENT 1 –Layout for the application of the stickers ............................................7-2
ATTACHMENT 2 –PKS 1200E-920 hydraulic diagram ....................................................7-7
ATTACHMENT 3 –PKS 720 hydraulic diagram................................................................7-9
ATTACHMENT 4 - Electrical layout PKS 1200E .............................................................7-12
ATTACHMENT 5 - Electrical layout PKS 920-PKS 720...................................................7-14
ATTACHMENT 6 - Inspection certificate.........................................................................7-16
ATTACHMENT 7 –Register of inspections and repairs ..................................................7-17

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ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION
The purpose of this use and maintenance manual is to supply the users with
the essential information for carrying out the procedures for safe and correct
operation of the machine, for the purposes for which the same has been
manufactured.
All information contained in this manual must be read and understood before
making any attempt to operate the machine.
THIS MANUAL IS A VERY IMPORTANT DOCUMENT; ALWAYS KEEP IT
NEAR THE MACHINE.
Due to continuous improvements to the products, Faraone Industrie Spa
reserves the right to amend the technical data without any prior notice. For
updated information, contact Faraone Industrie Spa.
ATTENTION
REMEMBER NO EQUIPMENT IS SAFE IF THE OPERATOR DOES NOT
OBSERVE THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

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SYMBOLS AND TERMS
ATTENTION
The danger symbol recalls the attention to potential
dangers that might cause injuries. To avoid possible
injuries or fatal accidents, comply with all safety
instructions that follow the symbol.
Arrows are used in the pictures of the machine to
indicate the specific points described in the text of the
manual.
Aerial Platform: A machine intended to move persons to their work position,
where they carry out their tasks from the work platform.
Work platform: A platform or cage that is moved to the required work
position when loaded and from which the operator can carry out construction,
repairs, inspections, or other similar operations.
Stabilisers: Devices used to stabilise the mobile work aerial platform,
supporting and levelling it in its entirety.
Extending structure: A structure connected to the frame that supports the
work platform and enables movement from the platform to the required work
position.
Frame: Machine Base. It can be a pushed or self-propelled type.

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TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE - WARRANTY
Before contacting the Manufacturer, the Customer must make sure he has
the following information:
•Serial number of the machine;
•Name and surname of the person requesting the information;
•Telephone or fax number of the person requesting the information;
•Accurate description of the problem or of the information to be
transmitted.
The warranty period is of 12 (twelve) months from the date of the
purchase invoice.
Such warranty covers faulty components and the labour required for the
intervention, given this is carried out at the Manufacturer's premises.
Transport of the machine is at the purchaser's expense.
The warranty is valid as long as all Standards envisioned for the correct
use of the machine are observed.

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NOTICES
For machines sold in Italy:
According to art. 71, paragraph 11 of the (Italian) Legislative Decree
81/2008, the employer/owner of the machine platform is obliged to report
commissioning of the same to the local department of INAIL (National
Institute for the Prevention of Accidents at Work).
He must also arrange for the machine to be given an ANNUAL inspection of
its condition and working order.
For machines sold in other countries:
The owner of the machine must decide whether to report installation of the
machine and/or assess the need for periodic inspections by specific relevant
entities.

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SECTION 1. SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GENERAL INFORMATION
This section illustrates the necessary precautions for the correct and safe
use and for machine maintenance. To guarantee correct use of the machine,
it is essential to establish a daily routine procedure based on the instructions
provided in the manual. Also, to guarantee safe operation of the machine, it
is necessary for a qualified person to establish a maintenance programme
based on the information provided in this manual; such programme must be
scrupulously followed.
The owner/user/operator/company granting in leasing/person receiving in
leasing the machine, must not accept responsibility of its operation before
having carefully read the manual and completed the training and the
functioning procedures, guided by an experienced and qualified operator.
For further information relating to safety, training, inspection, maintenance,
application and operation, contact Faraone Industrie Spa.
ATTENTION
THE NON COMPLIANCE WITH THE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS LISTED IN THE
MANUAL MAY CAUSE DAMAGES TO THE MACHINE AND TO THE PROPERTY
AND INJURIES OR FATAL ACCIDENTS.

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PRELIMINARY PROCEDURES
Operator training and know-how
•Carefully read the manual before using the machine.
•Use the machine only after complete training by authorised personnel.
•The use of the machine is allowed exclusively to authorised and qualified
personnel.
•Read carefully and follow all the WARNING statements and the
operational instructions reported on the machine and in the manual.
•Use the machine for the applications falling within those envisioned by
Faraone Industrie Spa.
•All operational personnel must familiarise with the emergency operations
and controls of the machine, as specified in the manual.
•Carefully read and comply with all company, local and government
Standards in force, relating to machine operation.
Inspection of the work place
•Before using the machine, the operator must take the necessary
precautions to avoid any danger in the work place.
•Do not activate the machine on lorries, trailers, railway wagons, boats,
scaffolding or similar, unless Faraone Industrie Spa has approved the
operation in writing.
•The machine can be switched on at temperatures between -15°C and
40°C. Contact Faraone Industrie for values relating to machine operation
at temperatures not within the indicated range.

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•The machine cannot be started in environments declared ATEX, unless
specifically indicated in the EC certificate of conformity delivered with the
machine in question.
Machine inspection
•Use the machine only after having carried out the functional verifications
and inspections. For further instructions, consult Section 2 of this
manual.
•Activate the machine only after having carried out all assistance and
maintenance interventions envisioned by the requirements specified in
this manual.
•Make sure all safety devices work properly. Any amendments to such
devices constitute violation of the safety Standards.
•Do not activate the machine whose signs or adhesives indicating the
safety Standards or instructions are illegible or missing.
•Avoid the accumulation of debris on the floor of the machine. Avoid mud,
oil, grease and other slippery substances coming into contact with shoes
and with the floor of the machine.
ATTENTION
ANY AMENDMENTS OR ALTERATIONS TO THE MACHINE MAY ONLY BE
APPLIED EXCLUSIVELY WITH PRIOR WRITTEN AUTHORISATION FROM THE
PRODUCER.