Skyjack SJ16 User manual

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VERTICAL MAST
MODELS SJ12 SJ16
171729AC-A March 2016
OPERATING MANUAL (CE)

This manual is based on Serial Number(s):
SJ12 & SJ16 14 005 746 & Above
Please refer to the website (www.skyjack.com) for older Serial Numbers.
Parts (North America)
Toll Free: 1-800-965-4626
Toll Free Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [email protected]
Skyjack Australia Pty Ltd.
4 Coates Place
Wetherill Park
New South Wales 2164
Australia
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Skyjack Brasil
Indaiatuba, SP, Brasil 13347-653
Tel: [phone]
Alameda Júpiter, 710
Loteamento American Park Empresarial
Skyjack Service Center
3451 Swenson Ave. St. Charles,
Phone: [phone]
Toll Free: 1-800-275-9522
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]om
Illinois, 60174 USA
Parts & Service (Europe)
Unit 1 Maes Y Clawdd
Oswestry, Shropshire SY10 8NN UK
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]
Maesbury Road Industrial Estate

The Safety Alert Symbol identifies important
safety messages on aerial platform, safety
signs in manuals or elsewhere. When you
see this symbol, be alert to the possibility of
personal injury or death. Follow the instructions
in the safety message.
This Safety Alert Symbol means attention!
Become alert! Your safety is involved.
DANGER
DANGER indicates an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
will result in death or serious injury.
WARNING
WARNING indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
could result in death or serious injury.
CAUTION
CAUTION indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided,
may result in minor or moderate injury. It may also be used to alert against
unsafe practices.
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT indicates a procedure essential for safe operation and which,
if not followed, may result in a malfunction or damage to the aerial platform.
Original instructions in English.
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Table of Contents
Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform ................................................................................................. 5
Read and Heed ....................................................................................................................................................5
Safety Rules ......................................................................................................................................................6
Section 2 - Familiarization ................................................................................................................... 13
2.1 Familiarization of SJ12/16 Series ...............................................................................................13
2.2 Component Identification ...........................................................................................................14
2.3 Visual & Daily Maintenance Inspections ....................................................................................17
2.4 Function Tests.............................................................................................................................23
2.5 Winching and Towing Procedures .............................................................................................31
2.6 Emergency Lowering Procedure ...............................................................................................32
Section 3 - Operation ........................................................................................................................... 33
3.1 General .......................................................................................................................................33
3.2 Major Components.....................................................................................................................34
3.3 Major Assemblies .......................................................................................................................35
3.4 Serial Number Nameplate ..........................................................................................................35
3.5 Component Identification ...........................................................................................................36
3.6 Component Identification (Optional Equipment/Attachments)..................................................38
3.7 Operator’s Responsibility ...........................................................................................................39
3.8 Start Operation ...........................................................................................................................40
3.9 Loading/Unloading.....................................................................................................................43
3.10 Platform Traversing.....................................................................................................................45
3.11 Accessing the Hydraulic/Electrical Compartment .....................................................................45
3.12 Battery Maintenance...................................................................................................................46
Section 4 - Tables.................................................................................................................................. 49
Table 4.1 Standard and Optional Features................................................................................................49
Table 4.2 Owner’s Annual Inspection Record............................................................................................50
Table 4.3 Specifications and Features.......................................................................................................51
Table 4.4 Maximum Platform Capacities (Evenly Distributed)...................................................................52
Table 4.5 Floor Loading Pressure ..............................................................................................................52
Table 4.6 Maintenance and Inspection Schedule......................................................................................54
Table 4.7 Operator’s Checklist...................................................................................................................55
Table 4.8 EC Declaration of Conformity.....................................................................................................56
Section 5 - Labels.................................................................................................................................. 57
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SKYJACK is continuously improving and expanding product features on its equipment, therefore, specifications and
dimensions are subject to change without notice.
Aerial Platform and Mobile Elevating Work Platform Definition
A mobile device that has a positionable platform supported from ground level by a structure.
Purpose of Equipment
The SKYJACK Vertical Mast series aerial platforms are designed to transport and raise personnel, tools and
materials to overhead work areas.
Use of Equipment
The aerial platform is a highly maneuverable, mobile work station. Work platform elevation and elevated driving
must only be done on a firm, level surface.
Manual
The operating manual is considered a fundamental part of the aerial platform. It is a very important way to
communicate necessary safety information to users and operators. A complete and legible copy of this manual
must be kept in the provided weather-resistant storage compartment on the aerial platform at all times.
Operator
The operator must read and completely understand both this operating manual and the safety panel label located
on the platform and all other warnings in this manual and on the aerial platform. Compare the labels on the aerial
platform with the labels found within this manual. If any labels are damaged or missing, replace them immediately.
Service Policy and Warranty
SKYJACK warrants each new Vertical Mast series aerial platform to be free of defective parts and workmanship for
the first 24 months. Any defective part will be replaced or repaired by your local SKYJACK dealer at no charge for
parts or labor. Contact the SKYJACK Service Department for warranty statement extensions or exclusions.
Optional Accessories
The SKYJACK aerial platform is designed to accept a variety of optional accessories.
Scope of this Manual
a. This manual applies to the CE version of the SJ12 and SJ16 Vertical Mast Series aerial platform models listed
on Table 4.1.
Equipment identified with “CE” meets the requirements for the European countries, i.e., Machinery Directive
2006/42/EC and Directive 2004/108/EC and the corresponding EN standards.
b. Operators are required to conform to national, state or territorial/provincial and local health and safety regulations
applicable to the operation of this aerial platform.
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Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform
Read and Heed
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WARNING
Failure to comply with your required responsibilities in the use and operation of the aerial platform
could result in death or serious injury!
Operator Safety Reminders
A study conducted by St. Paul Travelers showed that most accidents are caused by the failure of the operator to
follow simple and fundamental safety rules and precautions.
You, as a careful operator, are the best insurance against an accident. Therefore, proper usage of this aerial
platform is mandatory. The following pages of this manual should be read and understood completely before
operating the aerial platform.
Common sense dictates the use of protective clothing when working on or near machinery. Use appropriate safety
devices to protect your eyes, ears, hands, feet and body.
Any modifications from the original design are strictly forbidden without written permission from SKYJACK.
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Safety Rules Section 1 - About Your Aerial Platform

Electrocution Hazard
This aerial platform is not electrically insulated. Maintain a Minimum Safe Approach Distance (MSAD) from
energized power lines and parts as listed below. The operator must allow for the platform to sway, rock or sag.
This aerial platform does not provide protection from contact with or proximity to an electrically charged
conductor.
DO NOT USE THE AERIAL PLATFORM AS A GROUND FOR WELDING.
DO NOT OPERATE THE AERIAL PLATFORM DURING LIGHTNING OR STORMS.
DO NOT OPERATE THE AERIAL PLATFORM NEAR POWER LINES. MAINTAIN A MINIMUM SAFE
APPROACH DISTANCE (MSAD) FROM ENERGIZED POWER LINES.
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DANGER
Adhere strictly to the governmental rulings and regulations applicable in your country.
FAILURE TO AVOID THIS HAZARD WILL RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY!
Avoid Power Lines
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
CE Guidance Note
“Avoidance of danger from overhead lines”
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Safety Precautions
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
WARNING
Failure to heed the following safety
precautions could result in tip over,
falling, crushing, or other hazards leading
to death or serious injury.
• KNOW all national, state or territorial/provincial
and local rules which apply to your aerial platform
and job site.
• TURN mainpowerdisconnectswitch“ ”offwhen
leaving the aerial platform unattended. Remove
the key to prevent unauthorized use of the aerial
platform.
• WEAR all the protective clothing and personal
safety devices issued to you or called for by job
conditions.
• DO NOT wear loose clothing,
dangling neckties, scarves,
rings, wristwatches or other
jewelry while operating this lift.
• AVOID entanglement with ropes,
cords or hoses.
• AVOID falling. Stay within the
boundaries of the guardrails.
• DO NOT raise the aerial platform
in windy or gusty conditions.
• DO NOT increase the lateral
surface area of the platform.
Increasing the area exposed
to the wind will decrease the
arial platform stability. Avoid
tenting.
• DO NOT drive elevated near
depressions or holes of any
type,loading docks, debris,
drop-offs or surfaces that may
affect the stability of the aerial
platform.
• IF OPERATION IN AREAS
WITH HOLES OR DROP-
OFFS IS ABSOLUTELY
NECESSARY, elevated driving
shall not be allowed. Position
the aerial platform horizontally
only with the platform fully-
lowered. After ensuring that
all 4 wheels or outriggers (if
equipped) have contact with
a firm, level surface, the aerial
platform can be elevated. After
elevation, the drive function
must not be activated.
• DO NOT elevate or drive
elevated on a slope. Elevated
driving must be done on a
firm, level surface.
• DO NOT ascend or descend
a grade when elevated. When
fully lowered, ascending or
descending grades up to
maximum rated inclines listed
in Table 4.3.
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
• DO NOT operate on surfaces not capable of
holding the weight of the aerial platform including
the rated load, e.g., covers, drains, and trenches.
• DO NOT drive elevated on a
soft or uneven surface.
• DO NOT operate an aerial
platform that has ladders,
scaffolding or other devices
mounted on it to increase its size
or work height. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT exert side forces on
aerial platform while elevated.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform
as a crane. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT sit, stand or climb on
the guardrails. It is prohibited.
• DO NOT climb on base and
mast. It is prohibited.
• AVOID overhead
obstructions. Be aware of
overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards around
aerial platform when lifting or
driving.
• DO NOT raise the aerial
platform while the aerial
platform is on a truck, fork lift
or other device or vehicle.
• AVOID crushing hazards. Be
aware of crushing hazards
when lifting or driving. Keep
all body parts inside the aerial
platform.
• DO NOT lower the platform
unless the area below is clear
of personnel and obstructions.
• ENSURE that there are no
personnel or obstructions in
the path of travel, including
blind spots.
• DO NOT use with improperly
inflated/damaged tires or
wheels. Refer to Section 2:
Wheel/Tire Assembly.
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Safety Precautions (Continued)
Know and understand the safety precautions before going on to next section.
• DO NOT alter or disable limit
switches or other safety devices.
• DO NOT use the aerial platform
without guardrails, locking pins
and the entry gate (if equipped)
in place.
• DO NOT exceed the rated
capacity of the aerial platform.
• DO NOT distribute load
unevenly.
• DO NOT operate if aerial
platform is not working properly
or if any parts are damaged or
worn.
• DO NOT leave aerial platform
unattended with key in key
switch.
• DO NOT use under influence
of alcohol or drugs.
• DO NOTaccess thehydraulic/
electrical compartment while
the platform is raised.
• BE AWARE of blind spots when operating the
aerial platform.
• STUNT driving and horseplay are prohibited.
• DO NOT attempt to free a snagged platform with
lower controls until personnel are removed from
the platform.
• DO NOT position the aerial platform against
another object to steady the platform.
• DO NOT place materials on the guardrails
or materials that exceed the confines of the
guardrails unless approved by Skyjack.
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