Snorkel EPV Series User manual

SeriesSeries
Vehicle Mounted
Articulating Boom
Aerial Work Platform
NEW ZEALAND
Operator’s
Manual
P/N 1596A
January 2008 Rev A
From Serial Number NZ071126

LIMITED WARRANTY
Snorkel warrants each new machine manufactured and sold by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for a
period of one (1) year from date of delivery to a Customer or for one year after the machine has been placed in first service in a
Dealer rental fleet, whichever comes first. Any part or parts which, upon examination by the Snorkel Service Department, are
found to be defective, will be replaced or repaired, at the sole discretion of Snorkel, through its local Authorized Dealer at no
charge.
Snorkel further warrants the structural components; specifically, the mainframe chassis, turntable, booms and scissor arms,
of each new machine manufactured by it to be free from defects in material and workmanship for an additional period of four
(4) years. Any such part or parts which, upon examination by the Snorkel Service Department, are found to be defective will
be replaced or repaired by Snorkel through its local Authorized Dealer at no charge; however, any labor charges incurred as a
result of such replacement or repair will be the responsibility of the Customer or Dealer.
The Snorkel Service Department must be notified within forty-eight (48) hours of any possible warranty situation during the
applicable warranty period. Personnel performing warranty repair or replacement must obtain specific approval by Snorkel
Service Department prior to performing any warranty repair or replacement.
Customer and Dealer shall not be entitled to the benefits of this warranty and Snorkel shall have no obligations hereunder
unless the “Pre-Delivery and Inspection Report” has been properly completed and returned to the Snorkel Service
Department within ten (10) days after delivery of the Snorkel product to Customer or Dealer’s rental fleet. Snorkel must be
notified, in writing, within ten (10) days, of any machine sold to a Customer from a Dealer’s rental fleet during the warranty
period.
At the direction of the Snorkel Service Department, any component part(s) of Snorkel products to be replaced or repaired
under this warranty program must be returned freight prepaid to the Snorkel Service Department for inspection. All warranty
replacement parts will be shipped freight prepaid (standard ground) from the Snorkel Service Department or from Snorkel’s
Vendor to Dealer or Customer.
REPLACEMENT PARTS WARRANTY
Any replacement or service part made or sold by Snorkel is not subject to the preceding Limited Warranty beyond the
normal warranty period of the machine upon which the part was installed.
THIS WARRANTY EXCLUDES AND SNORKEL DOES NOT WARRANT:
1. Engines, motors, tires and batteries which are manufactured by suppliers to Snorkel, who furnish their own warranty.
Snorkel will, however, to the extent permitted, pass through any such warranty protection to the Customer or Dealer.
2. Any Snorkel product which has been modified or altered outside Snorkel’s factory without Snorkel’s written approval, if
such modification or alteration, in the sole judgment of Snorkel’s Engineering and/or Service Departments, adversely
affects the stability, reliability or service life of the Snorkel product or any component thereof.
3. Any Snorkel product which has been subject to misuse, improper maintenance or accident. “Misuse” includes but is
not limited to operation beyond the factory-rated load capacity and speeds. “Improper maintenance” includes but is not
limited to failure to follow the recommendations contained in the Snorkel Operation, Maintenance, Repair Parts
Manuals. Snorkel is not responsible for normal maintenance, service adjustments and replacements, including but not
limited to hydraulic fluid, filters and lubrication.
4. Normal wear of any Snorkel component part(s). Normal wear of component parts may vary with the type application or
type of environment in which the machine may be used; such as, but not limited to sandblasting applications.
5. Any Snorkel product that has come in direct contact with any chemical or abrasive material.
6. Incidental or consequential expenses, losses, or damages related to any part or equipment failure, including but not
limited to freight cost to transport the machine to a repair facility, downtime of the machine, lost time for workers, lost
orders, lost rental revenue, lost profits or increased cost.
This warranty is expressly in lieu of all other warranties, representations or liabilities of Snorkel, either expressed or implied,
unless otherwise amended in writing by Snorkel’s President, Vice President-Engineering, Vice President-Sales or Vice
President-Marketing.
SNORKEL MAKES NO WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY.
SNORKEL MAKES NO IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE
AND DISCLAIMS ALL LIABILITY FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, INCLUDING BUT NOT
LIMITED TO INJURY TO PERSONS OR PROPERTY.
The Customer shall make all warranty claims through its local Authorized Dealer and should contact the Dealer from whom
the Snorkel product was purchased for warranty service. Or, if unable to contact the Dealer, contact the Snorkel Service
Department for further assistance.
Effective July 1995

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Electrical Hazard
Electrical Hazard
■Electrical Hazard Warning
THE EPV AERIAL WORK PLATFORM IN STANDARD CONFIGURATION
IS NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED.
If the platform, booms, or any other conductive part of an EPV contacts a high-voltage electrical conduc-
tor, the result can be SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH for persons on or near the machine.
GO NO CLOSER THAN THE MINIMUM SAFE APPROACH DISTANCES
(M.S.A.D) - AS OUTLINED IN TABLE 1. AND FIGURE 3.,
ON THE NEXT PAGE.
Be sure to allow for sag and sway in the wires and the work platform.
If an EPV comes in contact with a live electrical conductor, the entire machine can be charged.
If that happens, you should remain on the machine and not contact any other structure or object within
reach. That includes the ground, adjacent buildings, poles, and any object not a part of the EPV.
Such contact could make your body a conductor to the other object creating an electrical shock hazard re-
sulting in SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH.
DO NOT attempt to enter or leave the EPV until you are sure the electricity has been turned off.
If an EPV is in contact with a live conductor, the platform operator MUST warn others on the ground in the
vicinity of the EPV to STAY AWAY from the machine, since their bodies can also form a path for electricity
to ground thus creating an electrical shock hazard with possible ELECTROCUTION and DEATH.
DO NOT attempt to operate EPV ground controls when the platform, booms, or any other conducting part
of the EPV is in contact with electrical wires or if there is an immediate danger of such contact.
Regard all conductors as energized.
Personnel working on or near an EPV must be continuously aware of electrical hazards, recognizing that
SERIOUS INJURY or DEATH can result if contact with an electrical wire does occur.
DANGER

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Electrical Hazard
■Minimum Safe Approach Distance
An EPV is an all metal NOT ELECTRICALLY INSULATED, aerial work platform. DO NOT operate it near
ELECTRICAL conductors. Regard all conductors as being energized. Use the table and illustration below
to determine safe clearance from electrical conductors. (Table 1 and Figure 3, below, are from ANSI/SIA
A92.6–1990 Standard, reprinted with permission of Scaffold Industry Association.)
❑Table 1 - (M.S.A.D.)
Minimum Safe Approach Distance
to energized (exposed or insulated power lines)
Voltage range Minimum safe approach distance
(phase to phase) (Feet) (Meters)
0 to 300V Avoid contact
over 300v to 50kv 10 3.05
over 50kv to 200kv 15 4.60
over 200kv to 350kv 20 6.10
over 350kv to 500kv 25 7.62
over 500kv to 750kv 35 10.67
over 750kv to 1000kv 45 13.72
❑Figure 3 - (M.S.A.D.)
Denotes prohibited zone
Danger:
Caution:
- Do not allow machine personnel or conductive
materials inside prohibited zone.
- Maintain M.S.A.D. From all energised lines and parts
as well as those shown.
- Assume all electrical parts and wires are energised
unless known otherwise.
- Diagrams shown are only for purposes of illustrating
M.S.A.D. Work positions, not all work positions.

Introduction
The most important chapter in this manual is the
safety chapter - Chapter 1. Take time, now, to study
it closely.
The information in Chapter 1, might save your life,
prevent serious injury, or damage to property or the
EPV.
This introduction also contains important informa-
tion concerning the responsibilities of the owner of
this machine
■Operation Manual
This manual provides information for safe and
proper operation of the aerial platform.
Read and understand the information in this Oper-
ator’s manual before operating this machine on a
job site.
Additional copies of this manual may be ordered
from Snorkel. Supply the model and manual part
number from the front cover to assure that the
correct manual will be supplied.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information at the time of publication.
Snorkel reserves the right to make product
changes at any time without obligation.
■Photographs
Photographs are taken to represent the machine
and its component parts as clearly as possible.
However, there may be minor differences between
the photographs and your machine. This repre-
sents individual customer preferences and Snor-
kel's on-going committment to product
development.
■Safety Alerts
A safety alert symbol is used throughout this man-
ual to indicate danger, warning and caution instruc-
tions. Follow these instructions to reduce the
likelihood of personal injury, property damage or
damage to the machine.
The terms danger, warning, and caution indicate
varying degrees of personal injury or property dam-
age that can result if the instruction is not followed.
Denotes an imminently hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Denotes a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Denotes 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 or action which may result in
damage to the EPV.
Denotes important information pertaining to
settings, capacities, conditions, which
could, if ignored lead to machine damage or
future hazardous situations.
It is also used to alert the reader to pay
careful attention to a particular passage of
text in the manual.
Notes
Notes are used to provide special information or
helpful hints to assist in aerial platform operation,
but do not indicate a hazardous situation.
■Operation
The EPV aerial platform has built in safety features
and has been factory tested for compliance with
Snorkel specifications and industry standards.
However, any personnel lifting device can be
potentially dangerous in the hands of untrained or
careless operators.
Training is vitally important and must be performed
under the direction of a QUALIFIED person. You
must display proficiency in knowledge and actual
operation of the EPV before using it on a job site.
Before operation of the EPV you must read and un-
derstand the operating instructions in this manual
as well as the decals, warnings, and instructions on
the machine itself.
Before operating the EPV you must be
AUTHORIZED by the person in charge to do so
and the operation of the EPV must be within the
scope of the machine specifications.
The potential for an accident increases when
the aerial platform is operated by personnel
who are not trained and authorised. Death or
EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page - iii
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
IMPORTANT
WARNING

serious injury can result from such
accidents.
Read and understand the information in this
manual and on the placards and decals on
the machine before operating the EPV on the
job site.
■Maintenance
Every person who maintains, inspects, tests, or re-
pairs these machines, and every person supervis-
ing any of these functions, must be properly trained
and qualified to do so.
This Operators Manual provides a daily inspection
procedure that will help you keep your EPV in good
operating condition.
Do not perform other maintenance unless you are a
trained mechanic, qualified to work on the EPV.
Call qualified maintenance personnel if you find
problems or malfunctions.
Do not modify this machine without written
approval from the Engineering Department of
Snorkel. Modification may void the warranty,
adversely affect stability, or affect the operational
characteristics of the EPV.
■Responsibilities of parties
It is imperative that all owners and users of the EPV
read, understand, and conform to all applicable
regulations. Ultimate compliance to OSHA regula-
tions is the responsibility of the user and their
employer.
It is imperative that all owners and users of
the EPV read, understand, and conform to all
applicable regulations.
Ultimate compliance to OSHA regulations is the re-
sponsibility of the user and their employer.
ANSI Standard A92.2 clearly identifies
requirements of all parties who might be
involved with Boom-Supported Elevating
Work Platforms.
AUSTRALIAN / NZ STANDARD 2550-10 also
identifies the requirements of all parties who
might be involved with Boom-Supported
Elevating Work Platforms.
NOTE - Standards
it is the responsibility of the owner to ensure that
the person operating the EPV is provided with all
the relevant information relating to standards and
codes of practice applicable in their region.
❑In summary
●Only trained and authorised operators should
be permitted to operate the equipment.
●All manufacturers operating instructions and
safety rules and all employers safety rules
and all OSHA and other government safety
rules should be strictly adhered to.
●Repairs and adjustments should be made
only by qualified and trained maintenance
personnel.
●No modification should be made to the
equipment without prior written consent of
the Snorkel Engineering Department.
●Make a pre-start inspection of the EPV at the
beginning of each shift. A malfunctioning
machine must not be used.
●Make an inspection of the work place to
locate possible hazards before operating the
EPV.
■Additional information
For additional information, contact your local
dealer or Snorkel at:
Snorkel International
PO Box 1041
Levin 5510
New Zealand
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Introduction
IMPORTANT
IMPORTANT

Table of Contents
Electrical Hazard
Electrical Hazard Warning ..................i
Minimum Safe Approach Distance ...........ii
Table 1 - (M.S.A.D.) .....................ii
Figure 3 - (M.S.A.D.) ....................ii
Introduction
Operation Manual........................iii
Photographs............................iii
Safety Alerts............................iii
Operation ..............................iii
Maintenance ...........................iv
Responsibilities of parties .................iv
In summary ...........................iv
Additional information ....................iv
1. Safety
Safe Operation ........................1-1
Electrocution Hazards ...................1-1
Minimum safe approach distance .........1-1
Low Voltage Insulated Machines ..........1-2
Pre-start Inspection .....................1-2
Work Place Inspection and Practices .......1-2
Operation.............................1-3
Tipover and Falling Hazards ..............1-3
General Safety Precautions ..............1-4
Hydraulic System Precautions ............1-4
Fire Prevention ........................1-4
Engine and Fuel Handling Precautions......1-4
Batteries .............................1-4
Safety Decals and Placards ..............1-5
Safety Placards & Decals ................1-6
2. Safety - Low Voltage Insulation
Low Voltage Insulation ..................2-1
Owner Responsibility....................2-1
Insulation Maintenance ..................2-1
Electrical Safety Certificate ...............2-1
Basket Emergency Exit ..................2-1
Earth Point............................2-1
Safety Decals and Placards ..............2-1
LV Insulation Safety Decals ..............2-2
3. Safety Devices
Safety Device Information ................3-1
Emergency Stop Switches ...............3-1
At platform control station ...............3-1
At ground control station ................3-1
At ground control station
Units with PTO .......................3-1
Stabilisers ............................3-2
Bubble Level ..........................3-2
Alarms ...............................3-2
RCD/ELCB AC Outlet (option) ............3-2
Flashing Light .........................3-2
Lanyard Anchor Points ..................3-3
Engine Shut Down......................3-3
4. Specifications
Specifications .........................4-1
General Specifications, EPV Series ........4-1
EPV12-2B Working Envelope .............4-2
EPV14-2B Working Envelope .............4-3
EPV16-2B Working Envelope .............4-4
5. Gauges
Engine Oil ............................5-1
Hydraulic Oil Level .....................5-1
Bubble Level ..........................5-1
6. Automatic Shut-offs and Circuit Breakers
Automatic Shut-offs ....................6-1
Level sensor .........................6-1
Interlocks............................6-1
Circuit Breakers .......................6-1
Fuse ...............................6-1
RCD / ELCB outlet (option)..............6-1
7. Controls
Controls ..............................7-1
Platform Controls.......................7-1
Location of EPV Controls ................7-1
Lower Controls
Column Base..........................7-2
Lower Controls
Column Side ..........................7-3
Lower Controls
Column Rear ..........................7-4
8. Daily Inspection and Maintenance
Daily Inspection and Maintenance Table ....8-1
Fuel Level ............................8-2
Fuel Tank Cap.........................8-2
Fuel Leaks............................8-2
Engine Oil ............................8-2
Engine Cover..........................8-2
Wiring Harnesses and Connectors .........8-2
Batteries .............................8-3
Battery Terminals .....................8-3
Battery Fluid Level ....................8-3
Hydraulic Oil Tank ......................8-3
Hydraulic tank cap ....................8-3
Hydraulic oil level .....................8-3
Hydraulic Oil Leaks ....................8-3
Bolts and Fasteners ....................8-4
Structural Damage & Welds ..............8-4
Lanyard Anchors ......................8-4
EPV Series – 1596(A)

Bubble Level ..........................8-4
Ground Controls .......................8-5
Platform Controls.......................8-5
Flashing Light .........................8-6
RCD / ELCB (Option) ...................8-6
Placards and Decals ....................8-6
Low Voltage Insulated EPV...............8-6
Insulation covers ......................8-6
Fibreglass basket .....................8-6
Boom insulation covering ...............8-6
Cleanliness ..........................8-6
9. Operation
Operating Procedures ...................9-1
Control Stations........................9-1
Emergency Stopping ....................9-1
Operating Procedures ...................9-2
Preparation of the unit...................9-2
Unlocking the Booms ...................9-2
Starting the Engine .....................9-2
Setting the Stabilisers ...................9-3
Operating the EPV .....................9-4
Raising and lowering the booms..........9-4
Slewing .............................9-5
Over-Centre Valve......................9-5
Stowing ..............................9-5
10. Emergency Operation
Emergency Operation Procedures ........10-1
Emergency Stop ......................10-1
Emergency Bleed-Down ................10-1
Platform station bleed down valve .......10-1
Ground station bleed down valve ........10-2
11. Fire Fighting and Chemical Containment
Hazardous Components ................11-1
Antifreeze (UN 1993) .................11-1
Battery, Lead/Acid (UN 2794) ...........11-1
Diesel Fuel (NA 1993).................11-1
Foam In Tires .......................11-2
Gasoline (UN 1203) ..................11-2
Hydraulic Oil (UN 1270) ...............11-3
Liquefied Petroleum Gas (UN 1075)......11-3
Motor Oil (UN 1270) ..................11-3
12. Operator's Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting.......................12-1
Operator Troubleshooting Chart .........12-1
Appendix A. Glossary
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Table of Contents

1. Safety
■Safe Operation
Knowledge of the information in this manual, and
proper training, provide a basis for safely operating
the EPV. Know the location of all the controls and
how they operate to act quickly and responsibly in
an emergency.
Safety devices reduce the likelihood of an acci-
dent. Never disable, modify, or ignore any safety
device. Safety alerts in this manual indicate situa-
tions where accidents may occur.
If any malfunction, hazard or potentially unsafe
condition relating to capacity, intended use, or safe
operation is suspected, stop the operation of the
EPV and seek assistance.
The operator bears ultimate responsibility for fol-
lowing all manufacturers instructions and warn-
ings, regulations and safety rules of their employer
and/or any country or regional law.
■Electrocution Hazards
The EPV is an all metal boom aerial work platform
and is not electrically insulated in its standard
configuration.
Do not operate it near electrical conductors.
Regard all conductors as being energized.
Do not operate outside during a thunderstorm.
❑Minimum safe approach distance
Minimum safe approach distances to energised
power lines and their associated parts must be ob-
served wile operating the EPV.
Figure 1. - Minimum Safe Approach Distance
ANSI A92.5
The EPV is not electrically insulated. Death
or serious injury can result from contact
with, or inadequate clearance from, an
energised conductor. Do not go closer than
the minimum safe approach distance.
ANSI publications define minimum distances that
must be observed when working near bus bars and
energised power lines. Figure 1 and Table 1 are re-
printed courtesy of the Scaffold industry Associa-
tion, ANSI/SIA A92.5.
Table 1. - Minimum Safe Approach Distance
ANSI 92.5
Australian Standard AS 2550.10 defines minimum
distances that must be observed when working
near live aerial conductors up to and including
133kV (see Figure 2).
Figure 2 - Minimum Safe Approach Distance
AS 2550.10
EPV Series – 1596(A) Rev A page 1- 1
Denotes prohibited zone
Caution: - Diagrams shown are only for purposes of illustrating
M.S.A.D. Work positions, not all work positions.
Voltage Range
(Phase to Phase
Minimum Safe Approach
Distance
Feet Metres
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
Over 300V to 50kV 10 3.05
Over 50kV to 200kV 15 4.60
Over 200kV to 350kV 20 6.10
Over 350kV to 500kV 25 7.62
Over 500kV to 750kV 35 10.7
Over 750kV to 1000kV 45 13.72
DANGER
No go zone
6.4
6.4
3
3
Spotter
required
zone
Variations
in Sag
Personal
protection
barriers
Sag
FRONT VIEW SIDE VIEW
Distribution Lines Up to and Including 133kV
(Dimensions are in metres)
CLEARANCES FROM LIVE AERIAL CONDUCTORS

■Low Voltage Insulated Machines
The only exception is for EPV's which are
specifically built as low voltage insulated
machines.
These low voltage insulated machines are insu-
lated to 1000V AC RMS or 1500V DC.
If your machine is a low voltage insulated
model you will need to ensure that you read
the "Low Voltage Insulation Section" at the
end of this chapter.
■Pre-start Inspection
At the start of each work shift, the EPV shall be
given a visual inspection and function test. See the
Daily Inspection and Maintenance chapter , in this
manual for a list of items to inspect and test.
DO NOT operate the EPV unless you are
trained and authorized, understand the
operation characteristics of the EPV, and
have inspected and tested all functions to be
sure they are in proper working order.
NEVER use an EPV that has a known fault or
is malfunctioning in any way until the
machine has been repaired by a qualified
technician.
Operating a machine in faulty condition
could result in death or serious injury.
NOTE:
Whilst some of the safety rules and guidelines
that follow may not apply specifically to this
machine (e.g. references to driving) they are
included as part of an overall safety strategy
relating to the use of elevating work platforms.
■Work Place Inspection and Practices
Do not use the EPV as a ground for welding.
Ground to the work piece.
Before the EPV is used, and during use, check the
area in which the EPV is to be used for possible
hazards such as, but not limited to:
●Drop-offs or holes.
●Side slopes.
●Bumps and floor obstructions.
●Debris.
●Overhead obstructions and electrical
conductors.
●Hazardous locations.
●Inadequate surface and support to withstand
all load forces imposed by the aerial platform
in all operating configurations.
●Wind and weather conditions.
●Presence of unauthorized persons.
●Other possible unsafe conditions.
Before the EPV is used, determine the hazard clas-
sification of any particular atmosphere or location
according to ANSI/NFPA 505.
Any EPV operated in a hazardous location must be
approved and of the type required by ANSI/NFPA
505.
While operating the EPV a recommended safety
practice is to have trained and qualified personnel
in the immediate work area of the EPV to:
●Help in case of an emergency.
●Operate emergency controls as required.
●Watch for loss of control by platform
operator.
●Warn the operator of any obstructions or
hazards that may not be obvious to them.
●Watch for soft terrain, sloping surfaces,
drop-offs, etc., where stability could be
jeopardized.
●Watch for bystanders and never allow
anyone to be under, or to reach through the
booms while operating the aerial platform.
Pinch points may exist between moving
components. Death or serious injury can
result from becoming trapped between
components, buildings, structures, or other
obstacles. Make sure there is sufficient
clearance around the machine before
moving the chassis, booms, or platform.
Allow sufficient room and time to stop
movement to avoid contact with structures
or other hazards.
Keep ground personnel from under the platform
when the platform is raised.
Secure all accessories, containers, tools, and
other materials in the platform to prevent them from
accidentally falling or being kicked off the platform.
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1. Safety
DANGER
WARNING
IMPORTANT
DANGER