Manitou 200 ATJ User manual

ACCES PLATFORM
200 ATJ
547386 EN (01 / 06 / 2007)
BP 249 Z. I.
44158 ANCENIS CEDEX - FRANCE
TEL : [phone]
YOUR DEALER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
THIS INSTRUCTION LEAFLET MUST BE KEPT PERMANENTLY ON THE ACCESS PLATFORM AND BE READ AND
UNDERSTOOD BY THE OPERATORS.

PREAMBLE
This instructions manual is designed to
explain how to operate the machine and the maintenan-
ce required periodically for the machine to continue to
operate in complete safety.
The platform has been designed and pro-
duced to enable you to work at high level in complete
safety.
Before its delivery, MANITOU and the
concessionaire have carefully inspected the platform so
that you receive it in perfect operating condition.

THE TEXTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS IN THIS DOCUMENT MUST NOT BE REPRODUCED EITHER WHOLLY OR IN PART.
1 - OPERATING AND SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
2 - DESCRIPTION
3 - MAINTENANCE
4 - ELECTRICITY
5 - MAINTENANCE HANDBOOK
01/06/2007 1ST DATE OF ISSUE

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1 - OPERATING
AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
1 - OPERATING
AND SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS

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GENUINE SPARE PARTS
INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMPANY MANAGER
PREAMBLE
THE OPERATOR
THE PLATFORM
A - THE PLATFORM’S SUITABILITY FOR USE
B - ADAPTING THE PLATFORM TO THE USUAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
C - MODIFYING THE PLATFORM
THE INSTRUCTIONS
THE MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
PREAMBLE
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A - OPERATOR'S MANUAL
B - AUTHORIZATION FOR USE IN FRANCE
(or see current legislation in other countries).
C - MAINTENANCE
D - MODIFYING THE PLATFORM
E - PLATFORMAXLES
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS
A - BEFORE STARTING THE PLATFORM
B - DRIVER’S OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
C - ENVIRONMENT
D - VISIBILITY
E - STARTING THE PLATFORM
F - DRIVING THE PLATFORM
G - STOPPING THE PLATFORM
INSTRUCTIONS FOR WELDING AND BLOW TORCH WORK ON THE EXTERNAL STRUCTURE
A - WITH ELECTRICAL WELDING EQUIPMENT
B - WITH A BLOW TORCH
PLATFORM MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
MAINTENANCE
LUBRICANT AND FUEL LEVELS
LEVEL OF ELECTROLYTE IN THE BATTERY
HYDRAULIC
ELECTRICITY
WELDING ON THE ACCESS PLATFORM
WASHING THE PLATFORM
IF THE PLATFORM IS NOT TO BE USED FOR A LONG TIME
INTRODUCTION
PREPARING THE PLATFORM
PROTECTING THE I.C. ENGINE
CHARGING THE BATTERIES
PROTECTING THE PLATFORM
BRINGING THE PLATFORM BACK INTO SERVICE
SAFETY DECALS
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TABLE OF CONTENTS

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BY ALLOWING NON-ORIGINAL PARTS TO BE USED,
YOU RUN THE RISK - Legally, of being liable in the event of an accident.
- Technically, of causing breakdowns to occur or of reducing your access platform's service life.
Using counterfeit parts or components not approved by the manufacturer may put an end to contract warranty
terms and lead the maker to withdraw the machine's certificate of compliance.
BY USING ORIGINAL PARTS DURING MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS,
YOU ARE LEGALLY -Any user who procures parts from another quarter does so at his own risk.
COVERING
YOURSELF - Any user who modifies his access platform or has it modified by a service company, must
consider that a new item of equipment has been brought onto the market and therefore takes
liability for it.
- Any user who copies original parts or has them copied is taking a risk from the legal viewpoint.
- The certificate of compliance only binds the maker for parts chosen or produced under the
maker's control.
- The practicalities of maintenance terms are set out by the maker. The maker is in no way
liable in the event of the user not complying with such terms.
YOU GET THE
BENEFIT OF THE THE MANUFACTURER BRINGS TO THE USER,
MANUFACTURER'S-
KNOW-HOW - His know-how and skill.
- Guaranteed quality work.
- Original replacement parts.
- Help with preventive maintenance.
- Effective help with diagnosing faults.
- Enhancements gained from feedback.
- Training for operating staff.
- Only the manufacturer knows the details of the access platform design and therefore has the
best technological capability to carry out maintenance.
ALL MAINTENANCE ON OUR ACCESS PLATFORM MUST BE CARRIED OUT USING ORIGINAL PARTS.
ORIGINAL REPLACEMENT PARTS ARE DISTRIBUTED EXCLUSIVELY BY MANITOU
AND ITS DEALER NETWORK.
The list of the network of the dealers is available on the site MANITOU www.manitou.com
GENUINE SPARE PARTS

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INSTRUCTIONS TO THE COMPANY MANAGER
PREAMBLE
THE OPERATOR
- Only qualified, authorized personnel can use the platform. This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate per-
son in the establishment with respect to the use of platform and must be carried permanently by the operator.
On the basis of experience, there are a number of possible situations in wich operating the platform is
contra-indicated. Such foreseeable abnormal uses, the main ones being listed below, are strictly forbidden.
- The foreseeable abnormal behaviour resulting from ordinary neglect, but does not result from any wish to put the
machinery to any improper use.
- The reflex reactions of a person in the event of a malfunction, incident, fault, etc. during operation of the platform.
- Behaviour resulting from application of the "principe of least action" when performing a task.
- For certain machines, the foreseeable behaviour of such persons as : apprentices, teenagers, handicapped
persons, trainees tempted to drive a platform, operator tempted to operate a truck to in a bet, in competition or for
their own personal experience.
The person in charge of the equipment must take these criteria into account when assesing
whether or not a person will make a suitable driver.
OBTAIN INFORMATION ON:
- How to behave when there is a fire.
- The location of the nearest first aid kit and fire extinguisher.
- The emergency telephone numbers for calling (the doctors, ambulance, hospital and fire brigade).
THE PLATFORM
A - THE PLATFORM’S SUITABILITY FOR USE
- MANITOU hase ensured that this platform is suitable for use under the standard operating conditions defined in this
opertor’s manual, with an overload test coefficient of 1.25 and an operationnal test coefficient of 1,1, as stipulated in
standardised norm EN 280 for MPLP (Mobile Personnel Lifting Platforms).
- Before commissioning, the company manager must make sure that the platform is appropriate for the workto be done,
and perform certain tests (in accordance with current legislation).
B - ADAPTATING THE PLATFORM TO THE USUAL ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
- In addition to series equipment mounted on your platform, any options are available, such as: flashing light, working
headlight, etc.
Contact your dealer.
- Take into account climatic and atmospheric conditions of the site of utilisation.
. Protection against frost (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE : LUBRICANTS AND FUEL).
. Adaptation of lubricants (ask your dealer for information).
. I.C. engine filtration (see : 3 - MAINTENANCE : FILTERS CARTRIDGES AND BELTS).
WHEN EVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL IT MEANS :
WARNING ! BE CAREFUL ! YOUR SAFETY OF THE
PLATFOM IS AT RISK.

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For operation inder average climatic conditiuons, i.e.: - 15°C and + 35°C, correct levels of lubricants in all the circuits are
checked in production. For operation under more severe climatic conditions, before starting up, it is necessary to drain all
the circuits, then ensure correct levels of lubricants using lubricants properly suited to the relevant ambient temperatures.
It is the same for the cooling liquid..
- A platform operating in a area without fire extinguished equipement must be equipped with an individual extinguisher.
There are solutions, consult your dealer.
Your platform is designed for outdoor use (see : 2 - DESCRIPTION : CHARACTERISTICS) under normal atmospheric
conditions and indoor use in suitably aerated and ventilated premises. It is prohibitied to use the platform in areas where
there is a risk of fire or wich are potentially explosive (e.g. Refineries, Fuel or gas depots, stores of inflammables products…).
For use in these areas, specific equipment is available (ask your dealer for information).
C - MODIFYING THE PLATFORM
- For your safety and that of others, you must not change the structure and settings of the various components used in
your platform (hydraulic pressure, calibrating limiters, I.C. engine speed, addition of extra equipment, addition of coun-
terweight, unapproved attachments, alarm systems, etc.). yourself. In this event manufacter cannot be held responsible.
THE INSTRUCTIONS
- The operator’s manual must always be in good condition and kept in the place provided on the platform and in the lan-
guage used by the operator.
- You must necessarily replace the instructions manual, as well as any plates or stickers, il they are no longer legible or
are missing or damaged.
THE MAINTENANCE
- Maintenance or repairs other than those detailed in part : 3 - MAINTENANCE must be carried out by qualified person-
nel (consult your dealer) and under the necessary safety conditions to maintain the health of the operator and any
third party.
Your platform must be inspected periodically to ensure that it remains in compliance. The frequency of this inspec-
tion is defined by current legislation in the country in which the platform is used.

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE OPERATOR
PREAMBLE
the risk of accident while using, servicing or repairing your platform can be restricted if you follow the safety
instructions safety measures detailed in these instruction.
- Only the operations and manoeuvres described in these operator’s manual must be performed. The manufacturer can-
not predict all possible risky situations. Consequently, the safety instructions given in the operator’s manual and on the
platform itself are not exhaustive.
- At any time, as an operator, you must envisage, within reason, the possible risk to yourself, to others or to the platform
itself when you use it.
Failure to respect the safety and operating instructions, or the instructions for repairing or servicing your platform may
lead to serious, even fatal accident.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
A - OPERATOR’S MANUAL
- Carefully read and understand the operator’s manual.
- The operator’s manual must always be kept in the place provided for it on the platform and be written in the language
used by the operator.
- Any operations or manoeuvres not described in the operator’s manual must necessarily be forbidden right from the
start.
- Follow the safety advice and the instructions on the platform.
- Ypu must necessarily replace the operator’s manual, as well as any plates or stickers, lf they are no longer legible or
are damaged.
- A second operator must be necessarily be present on the ground as a safety measure when using the platform.
- Familiarise yourself with the platform on the terrain it has to travel over.
- The machine must also be used in accordance with good engineering practice.
- Do not use the platform it the wind speed is over 45km/h. The platform’s arm must not be subjected to a lateral force of
more than 40 kg (platforms for indoor use must not be used outside the building).
B - AUTHORIZATION FOR USE IN FRANCE
(Or see current legislation in other countries)
- Only qualified, authorized personnel may use the platform. This authorization is given in writing by the appropriate
person in the company, in charge of using the platform, and must be permanently carried by the operator.
- The operator’s is not competent to authorise the driving of the platform by another person.
WHENEVER YOU SEE THIS SYMBOL IT MEANS :
WARNING ! BE CAREFUL ! YOUR SAFETY OR
THE SAFETY OF THE PLATFORM IS AT RISK.