Loxam Nationwide Platforms SkyJack 9241 User manual

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If there is a machine breakdown or if the operator becomes
incapacitated it may be necessary to perform an emergency rescue
from the ground. Emergency rescues must be rehearsed routinely.
While every effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate and up to date, we are not able
to guarantee the completeness and accuracy of these instructions and you should therefore not rely on them.
Nationwide Platforms Ltd accepts no liability for reliance on the contents of this information sheet which has
been produced as additional GUIDANCE ONLY and is not intended to replace the manufacturer’s manual. You
should refer to the manufacturer’s manual.
You should not operate this Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP) unless you are suitably trained and fully
familiarised with its operation and the emergency procedures set out in the manufacturer’s manual. Operating
plant necessarily involves risk of injury to the person.
Warning
A
B
Emergency Lowering Instructions
SkyJack Diesel Scissor Lifts
Machine Range: 9241 and 9250
• Will there be a second person in the vicinity of the
machine to undertake a rescue if required?
• Have both the operator and rescuer been familiarised
with the ground controls?
• Can the rescuer gain access to the ground controls?
i.e. Ensure that the machine is not parked with the
ground controls facing a wall or similar obstruction.
• Is the key in the ground control to allow the rescuer
to switch power from basket to ground controls?
Before starting work consider the following:
• It is imperative that an inspection be carried out to
ensure the lowering of the platform is not hindered by
obstructions such as steel work, pipes, cables, etc. It
may be necessary to retract the extension deck prior
to lowering.
• If the operator has been incapacitated ensure they
will not be put in additional danger by lowering of the
platform. Remember that completing a rescue in 4-6
minutes may be critical.
• If unsure seek help (it may be necessary to carry
out a mid air rescue).
• Carefully plan each action before starting to lower
the platform.
Before attempting to lower platform:

C
D
E
Lowering the platform using base controls:
In order of preference, always attempt C before attempting D
Lowering the platform using emergency lowering handle:
If the platform emergency stop is in it will be necessary to lower the platform using the Emergency Lowering Handle.
Warning: do not hold onto or place any part of the body through the scissor arms due to crushing risk.
Warning: do not hold onto or place any part of the body through the scissor arms due to crushing risk.
Technical advice and training courses
If the controls do not function or you are unsure of their operation please call our Technical Support team on 0845 745 0000
option 3.
As the UK’s largest training provider in our industry, we have a range of courses to help you and your operators to work
efciently and safely at height.
Contact us for full details of courses and dates.
Base/Platform
Selector Switch
Lift/Lower
Function Switch
Emergency Stop
1 Check for any obstructions.
2 Pull out or twist Emergency Stop (located at the rear of the left hand
side cabinet).
3 Turn Selector Switch fully clockwise to “Base” position.
4 Operate and hold Function Switch in downwards position.
5 Lower the platform. When it is 7 ft (2.1m) from the ground it should
stop and an alarm should sound.
6 Release Function Switch and check for obstructions in scissor pack
and under the extension deck if extended.
7 Operate and hold Function Switch in downwards position until
platform fully lowered.
1 Check for any obstructions.
2 Pull and hold the red Emergency Lowering Valve, located at the left hand
side of the machine base, while simultaneously pushing the Emergency
Lowering Enable Button (no alarm will sound but you should hear a
hissing sound as the oil ows back through the system).
3 Lower the platform until it is approximately 7 ft (2.1m) from the ground
and release Lowering Valve to stop the descent.
4 Check for obstructions in scissor pack and under the extension decks if
extended.
5 Pull and hold Emergency Lowering Valve while simultaneously pushing
the Emergency Lowering Enable Button.
6 Check for any obstructions.
7 Pull and hold the red Emergency Lowering Valve, located at the left hand
side of the machine base, while simultaneously pushing the Emergency
Lowering Enable Button (no alarm will sound but you should hear a
hissing sound as the oil ows back through the system).
Emergency Lowering Valve
Deck Retract Button
Emergency Lowering
Enable Button