Versalift VO-452-MHI User manual

Operator’s Manual
Time Manufacturing Co. 7601 Imperial Drive P.O. Box 20368 Waco, Texas 76702 Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]
Aerial Device
ATTENTION:
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION
AND IS THE SOLE PROPERTY OF TIME MANUFACTURING CO.
CONTENTS ARE NOT TO BE DISCLOSED, COPIED, OR REPRODUCED
IN ANY MANNER WITHOUT THE EXPRESSED, WRITTEN PERMISSION
OF TIME MANUFACTURING CO.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO OPERATE THIS VERSALIFT UNTIL
YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTOOD ALL INFORMATION IN BOTH
OPERATOR’S AND SERVICE MANUALS, PROVIDED WITH EACH
VERSALIFT.
MANUAL PART NUMBER
39049-01
SERIAL NUMBER
VO-452/455/460-MHI
Time Manufacturing Co. reserves the right to improve the design or change specifications at any time without notice.
01/17
PLEASE NOTE THE ANSI A92.2 STANDARD AND THE MANUAL OF RESPONSIBILITIES CONTAINS RECENTLY
UPDATED INFORMATION. DEALERS, OWNERS, USERS, OPERATORS, LESSORS AND LESSEES MUST ADHERE TO
THESE UPDATED STANDARDS.

MANUFACTURING COMPANY
OWNER’S WARRANTY
The Versalift Aerial Platform Lift is engineered and designed to perform as stated on
published specifications. Only quality material and workmanship are used in the
manufacture of this product. With proper installation, regular maintenance, and periodic
repair service, the equipment will provide excellent service.
Those parts of the Versalift that are manufactured by Time Manufacturing Company
are warranted for one full year from date of purchase. Structural components will carry
a lifetime warranty for defects in material and workmanship which existed at the time of
initial delivery, wear components are not covered by this statement. This warranty is
issued only to the original purchaser and promises that Time Manufacturing Company
manufactured products are free from defects in material and factory workmanship
when properly installed, serviced, and operated under normal conditions, according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
Manufacturer’s obligation under this warranty is limited to correcting without charge at
its factory any part or parts thereof which shall be returned to its factory or one of its
Authorized Service Stations, transportation charges prepaid, within one year after being
put into service by the original user, and which upon examination shall disclose to the
Manufacturer’s satisfaction to have been originally defective. Correction of such defects
by repair to, or supplying of replacements for defective parts, shall constitute fulfillment
of all obligations to original user.
This warranty shall not apply to any of the Manufacturer’s products which must be
replaced because of normal wear, which have been subject to misuses, negligence or
accident, or which shall have been repaired or altered outside of the Manufacturer’s
factory (unless authorized by the Manufacturer in writing), products which have not
been maintained and operated in accordance with Time Manufacturing Company’s
operators, maintenance manuals and bulletins, products which are repaired without
using original Time Manufacturing Company parts. This limited warranty does not
cover transportation fees and/or consumables used for the repair. Products or parts
manufactured by others are covered only by such warranties as are extended to TIME
MANUFACTURING CO. by its suppliers.
Manufacturer shall not be liable for loss, damage, or expense directly or indirectly from
the use of its product or from any cause.
The above warranty supersedes and is in lieu of all other warranties, expressed or
implied, and of all other liabilities or obligations on part of Manufacturer. No person,
agent, or dealer is authorized to give any warranties on behalf of the Manufacturer or to
assume for the Manufacturer any other liability in connection with any of its products
unless made in writing and signed by an officer of the Manufacturer.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Introduction Section 1
Manual Structure ...................................................................................................................... 1-1
Additional Manual Features ..................................................................................................... 1-1
Nomenclature ............................................................................................................................. 1-2
Responsibilities / Safety Section 2
Responsibilities of Dealers, Owners, Users, Operator, Lessors and Lessees ............................. 2-1
Decals ........................................................................................................................................ 2-2
Think Safety ............................................................................................................................... 2-5
What is Insulated and What is not Insulated............................................................................... 2-8
Additional Safety Considerations ................................................................................................ 2-9
Specifications Section 3
VO-452/455/460-MHI General Specifications .............................................................................. 3-1
VO-452/455/460-MHI Option Specifications ................................................................................ 3-2
VO-452/455/460-MHI Dimensional Specifications ....................................................................... 3-5
VO-452/455/460-MHI Vehicle Specifications ............................................................................... 3-9
Operation Section 4
Positioning the Versalift for Operation ......................................................................................... 4-1
Aerial Lift Operations .................................................................................................................. 4-2
Cab Control Operation ................................................................................................................ 4-4
Ground Control Operation ........................................................................................................... 4-4
Lower Control Operation ............................................................................................................. 4-5
Upper Control Operation ............................................................................................................. 4-7
Storing the Aerial Lift .................................................................................................................. 4-9
Lifting Eye ................................................................................................................................ 4-10
Material Handling System ........................................................................................................ 4-10
Emergency Operation Section 5
Daily Visual Inspection Section 6

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INTRODUCTION
DANGER: READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THIS AERIAL DEVICE.
The manual identifies all the controls and their
locations and describes how the controls function.
Routine preventive maintenance is very important in
maintaining reliable aerial lift service. A preventive
maintenance schedule is provided and must be
understood and followed by all operators.
DANGER: THISIS NOTMAINTENANCE
FREE EQUIPMENT.
NOTICE: THIS MANUAL IS A PERMANENT
PART OF THE VERSALIFT AERIAL DEVICEAND
MUST REMAIN WITH THE UNIT ALWAYS.
Time Manufacturing Company reserves the right
to improve the design or specifications at any time
without any obligation to incorporate new features
into products previously sold.
MANUAL STRUCTURE
This manual is divided into six, numbered chapters.
The first number in the page number at the bottom
of each page identifies the chapter number. Chapter
tabs, with titles printed on them, allow easy location
of the desired subject.
ADDITIONAL MANUAL FEATURES
Danger, caution, and warning notes are indented,
bold faced, and separated from the regular text to
emphasize their importance and the need for
attention.
English measurements are followed by equivalent
metric measurements in parenthesis.
Non-critical units of measure are usually rounded-
off to the nearest whole unit.
Notes referring the reader to related information in
the manual indicate the chapter or a section of a
chapter, not to a single page. The reader may need
to scan a few pages to find the needed information.
The Versalift aerial device has been designed and
engineered to conveniently place personnel at work
stations above the ground. This aerial device, as
manufactured, meets or exceeds all applicable ANSI
A92.2. Full controls at the platform and complete
freedom of boom movements make the Versalift a
truly flexible and functional work platform.
NOTE: As the aerial device users, you must read,
understand, and follow the instructions in this
manual and other manuals supplied with this
aerial lift unit.
This manual is furnished to provide practical and
essential information for efficient operation of the
Versalift aerial device. Proper operation of this aerial
lift is the responsibility of the operator and requires a
thorough understanding of its capabilities. Personnel
responsible for the operation of the aerial lift must be
familiar with and understand this manual.
In addition to, dealers, owners, operators, renters,
lessors and lessees are required to comply with the
requirements of the applicable section or sections
found in ANSI A92.2.
NOTE: For additional safety information and
required responsibilities, refer to the
accompanying EMI Safety Manual and Manual
of Responsibilities.
Detailed information for the maintenance inspection
and service of the Versalift aerial device can be found
in the accompanying Service Manual. Should further
installation information be required, contact your local
Versalift dealer or Time Manufacturing Company.
DANGER: THIS EQUIPMENT SHOULD
BE OPERATED AND SERVICED ONLY BY
COMPETENT PERSONNEL FAMILIAR WITH
GOOD SAFETY PRACTICES. THIS
INSTRUCTION IS WRITTEN FOR SUCH
PERSONNEL AND IS NOT INTENDED AS A
SUBSTITUTE FOR ADEQUATE TRAINING AND
EXPERIENCE IN SAFE PROCEDURES FOR THIS
TYPE OF EQUIPMENT.
INTRODUCTION
THIS MANUAL CONTAINS CONFIDENTAL
INFORMATION AND IS SOLE PROPERTY OF
TIME MANUFACTURING, AND IS NOT TO BE
DISCLOSED, COPIED, OR REPRODUCED
WITHOUT EXPRESSED PERMISSION OF
TIME MANUFACTURING.

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RESPONSIBILITIES / SAFETY
DANGER: FAILURETO COMPLY WITH
YOUR REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES IN THE
USE AND OPERATION OF THE AERIAL DEVICE
COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS
INJURY.
IMPORTANT
You are required by ANSI/SIA A92.2 to read and
understand YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES before you
use or operate the Aerial Device. It is your
responsibility and your employer’s responsibility to
identifyand complywith applicablecodes,standards,
and regulations.
Theoperationofanyaerialdevice issubject tocertain
HAZARDS thatcanbe protected against only by the
exerciseof INTELLIGENCE, CARE AND COMMON
SENSE. It is essential to have COMPETENT,
CAREFUL PERSONNEL, TRAINED in the
INTENDED USE, SAFE OPERATION,
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE of this type of
equipment.
The USER and OPERATOR MUST MAKE
DECISIONS onthemaintenance, use andoperation
of the Aerial Device with due consideration for the
fact that the SAFETY OF THE OPERATOR AND
OTHER PERSONNEL is dependent on those
decisions. FAILURE TO COMPLY with your
REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES in the use and
operationofthe Aerial Device couldresultin DEATH
OR SERIOUS INJURY.
DANGER: READ AND UNDERSTAND
THIS MANUAL BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO
OPERATE THIS AERIAL DEVICE.
RESPONSIBILITIES
(for Dealers, Owners, Users, Operator, Lessors and Lessees)

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Onlyproperlytrainedoperatorsarequalifiedtooperate
theVersalift aerial lift. Operatortraining shallinclude
complete instruction and understanding of the
manufacturer’smanuals, employer’s work rules,and
allrelatedgovernmentalregulations. Priortooperation
from the platform the machine must be operating
properly,musthavebeeninstalledproperly,inspected,
andmaintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’s
instructions. Allsafetysigns, guards,andcoversmust
beinplaceand in proper condition.
DANGER: AN UNTRAINED OR
CARELESS OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIM/
HERSELFAND OTHERSTO DEATHOR SERIOUS
INJURY.
Throughoutthismanual there are danger, warning,
and caution notes that emphasize the possible
hazards when operating the Versalift. It is the
responsibilityoftheoperator to become familiar with
the contents of this manual.
Two of the main risks associated with operating an
aeriallift:
(1) Electrocutioncausedbyoperatingtoo close
topowerlines.
(2) Injuries caused by falling as a result of
equipmentfailure or theoperatorperforming
anunsafe orunstablemaneuver.
Nomanual can addresseveryconceivable operating
hazard. Therefore, the prevention of accidents is
greatlydependentupongoodjudgementandcommon
senseofthe operator.
It is the responsibility of the operator to use the
Versalift only when it has been installed and
maintained in accordance with the manufacturer’s
manuals. The preventive maintenance program
outlinedinthis manual and the Service manualmust
befollowed.
It is extremely important for the operator to be
thoroughly familiar with the Versalift aerial device.
Studythe informationin thismanual andtheVersalift
controlsuntil botharecompletely mastered. Thengo
to a large, open area to practice using the aerial lift.
Decals are installed at numerous locations on the
aerial lift to warn personnel of the potential hazards
during the use and operation of the aerial lift. It is
importantthattheoperatorandgroundpersonnelread
andunderstandthe information on thedecals. Ifany
decals are defaced, illegible or lost, they must be
replaced. Refertothe “Decal Placement” illustration
inthis manual foracomplete listingandthe locations
of the decals. For your convenience these decals
are pictured on the following pages as a quick
reference for reviewing safety concerns and for
providingpartnumberswhen orderingreplacements.
DECALS
All the warning and instruction decals, and their
respectivepartnumbers,ontheVersaliftaerialdevice
areincludedbelowand on the following pages. The
decals are not shown at actual size.
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Asafeattitude is very important to you, theoperator.
Practiceanticipatingaccidentsandoperatinghazards.
Then determine a corrective course of action to
respondtothe situation. This habit willsharpenyour
safety awareness, quicken your reaction time, and
preventmany accidents.
THINK SAFETY
The following sketches illustrate some of the unsafe
situationsthatmightoccurduringtheuseoroperation
of the Versalift. Some of these safety problems are
verybasic andasa resultareoften takenforgranted.
Always engage the outriggers, and maintain the
correct tire pressure to increase vehicle stability.
Always wear a personnel restraint system
attached to the lanyard anchor.
Don’t park the truck on a hill unless absolutely
necessary. When the truck is parked on a slope,
take the special precautions defined in Chapter
4, “Operation”.
Remember to set the parking brake and chock
the truck’s wheels.
Watch the booms to make sure they clear the
truck and other obstructions.

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Whenever tools or equipment are included with
the operator in the platform the combined weight
must not exceed the rated load capacity.
Avoid dropping tools. Use a hand line to raise
or lower tools to/from the platform.
Stand only on the platform floor.
Maintain safe clearances from electrical power
lines and apparatus. The aerial lift does not
provide protection from contact or proximity to
two or more electrically charged conductors.
Never allow anyone on the ground to touch the
unit when the lift is being used to work on or
near electrical lines.
Stow the booms securely before moving the
truck.

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Don’t climb out of a raised platform onto poles,
etc.
Keep the fiberglass booms clean and dry.
Foreign substances on the booms conduct
electricity.

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What Is Insulated and What Is Not Insulated
Articulated/Telescopic and Articulated Models
Area 1, Boom Tip Area – The boom tip area does
notprovideinsulation. This area includeseverything
pastthe insulatedsectiondecal* on the upperboom.
This includes the upper end of the boom, platform
support,platform(s), controls, andthejib/winch/rope
(when so equipped).
All components at the boom tip area must be
considered to be conductive and electrically
connected,evenwith an insulated liner in place.Any
contact with a ground and a phase or between two
phase conductors will create a hazard of serious
personal injury or death. Contact between an
energized conductor and any part of the boom tip
will energize the entire boom tip.
Whenworkingnearan energized conductor, ground
conductor, or other grounded objects, the operator
must use the proper safety equipment (such as
rubbergloves,covers, hot sticks,etc.),maintain safe
approach distances, and follow company work
practices.
Area 2, Upper Boom Insulation Section – This
section provides insulation** between the boom tip
area and earth ground when clean and properly
maintained. Onsome configurations,itisnecessary
to extend the boom until the insulated section decal
is visible.
Area 3, Intermediate Structure –This section does
not provide insulation. This area includes the lower
steel portion of the upper boom, knuckle, and the
steel upper portion of the lower boom and
compensation link (when applicable).
Area 4, Lower Boom Insulating Section – (When
so equipped) This section provides insulation**
betweentheintermediate structure (Area 3) andthe
vehicle when clean and properly maintained.
Area 5, Lower Structure – This area does not
provideinsulation. This areaincludesthesteellower
portion of the lower boom and compensation link
(when applicable), turret, lower controls, pedestal,
and the vehicle.
* On VST andT-Series models not supplied with an
upper insulated section decal, the insulated section
begins 11 inches below the center of the platform
pivot.
** Insulation properties are defined byANSIA92.2

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ADDITIONAL SAFETY CONSIDERATIONS
1. Report any unusual occurrence during the
operationoftheaeriallift that may require repair
oradjustmentbythe service department.
2. Keep the work space in the truck bed clean and
neat.
3. Avoidparkingonsoftsurfaces. Softsurfacesmay
suddenlycollapse,shift,orsinkbeneaththetruck’s
weight.
4. There is no insulating value in the fiberglass
platformwithoutaplatformliner.
5. No attemptshould bemade toclean, oil,or adjust
a machine while the machine is in motion.
6. Iftheaerial lift hassetidle foranextended period
(i.e.overnight)orhasbeenrecentlyserviced,then
cycletheliftthroughitsfullrangeofmotionseveral
times. This procedure will force any trapped air
out of the hydraulic system. Do not operate the
lift from the platform until this process is
completed. Air trapped in the hydraulic oil can
cause lift movements to be erratic and
unpredictable.
7. Don’t operate any part of the aerial lift (platform,
booms, outriggers, etc.) outside the work site
barricadesinto thetrafficlanes. Set upadequate
cones or barricades to mark the boundaries of
the work site to alert motorists and pedestrians.
8. Onlyqualifiedmechanicsareauthorizedtoservice
the aerial lift.
9. Thepolyesterwinch ropeisnotaninsulator. Dirt,
grease, and moisture (humidity) make the rope
conductive.
10. Make a thorough check of the winch rope for
abrasive wear, pulled strands, cuts, and other
defects daily.
11. Replace thewinchropeatthefirstsignof damage
ordeterioration. Useonlynon-conductiveropeof
the size and type specified.
12. Avoid shock loads. A shock load is caused by
jerking a line with a load or a sudden change in
rope tension from a light load to a heavy load.
13. Do not contact energized conductors with the
winch line. Contacting the load line with an
energizedconductorcouldcreateacompletepath
for electricity when the rope is extended to the
ground. Thiscould causedeathor seriousinjury.
14. Avoidusingthe winchlineto wraportie anobject
for lifting. The hook attached to the end of the
winchline can damageorcut the rope. Aslingor
liftingstrapisrecommendedfor this purpose.
15. Do not stand in line with a rope under tension. If
therope shouldfail therecoil couldcauseserious
injurytopersonnel.
16. Inspect the jib-pole assembly to make sure the
variouslockpinsaresecure.
17. Makesurethewinch-ropecoilsarespoolingevenly
to avoid clogging the winch or producing shock
loadswhenliftinga load.
18. Avoid contacting a spray or mist produced by a
high pressure hydraulic leak. This spray or mist
canpuncture or become embeddedbeneaththe
skin or contaminate the eyes. These conditions
requireimmediatemedical attention.
19. Hydraulic oil is flammable. Avoid any contact
betweenhydraulic oilandsources ofhighheat or
openflames.
20. Bodily contact with hot hydraulic oil can cause
serious burns which require immediate medical
attention.

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SPECIFICATIONS
VO-452/455/460-MHI GENERAL
SPECIFICATIONS
Note: Specifications on units may vary or change
without prior notifications due to option selections.
This section includes a brief description of each of
the major (standard) components
PLATFORM CONTROLS - Includes a 3-Axis single
handle controller with safety trigger, a locking lever for
platform tilt, and controls for emergency stop, platform
stow/unstow, platform rotation, and jib/winch
operation. Also includes dual hydraulic tools with a
2000 psi reducing valve. Control valves are full pressure,
full flow, manual type valves.
PLATFORM CONFIGURATIONS
•SINGLE 1-MAN PLATFORM – One single person,
curbside mounted fiberglass platform (24" x 30" x
42" nominal size), with one inside and outside step.
Includes two lanyard attachment points, 900
hydraulic rotation, and a tubular rubber platform rest.
The standard platform capacity is 400 lbs (180 kg).
•SINGLE 2-MAN PLATFORM – One two-person,
curbside mounted fiberglass platform (24" x 48" x
42" nominal size), with one inside and outside step.
Includes two lanyard attachment points, 900
hydraulic rotation, and a tubular rubber platform rest.
The standard platform capacity is 700 lbs (318 kg)
on the VO-452 and VO-455. The standard platform
capacity is 500 lbs (227 kg) on the VO-460.
•DUAL 1-MAN PLATFORMS – Two single person,
side mounted fiberglass platforms (24" x 30" x 42"
nominal size), each with one inside and outside
step. Includes two lanyard attachment points, 900
hydraulic rotation for each platform, and a tubular
rubber platform rest for each platform. The standard
platform capacity is 350 lbs (160 kg) for each
platform. Dual platforms are not available on the
VO-460.
PERSONNEL RESTRAINT - A safety belt or harness
and a lanyard are required and can be supplied by
Time Manufacturing Company at an additional cost.
Consult applicable work practices and regulations to
choose between a safety belt and a harness.
AUTOMATIC PLATFORM LEVELING – The platform
is automatically leveled throughout the entire boom
working range. In the upper boom this accomplished
by an enclosed parallelogram mechanical system.
The major components of this system are ¾” (19 mm)
diameter fiberglass rods, and ANSI #120 roller chain.
The fiberglass rods maintain the insulation gap in all
boom positions and are 100% tested at twice the rated
load. In the lower boom the leveling is accomplished
by a hydraulic master-slave arrangement. This
system consists of a double acting hydraulic slave
cylinder driven by a double acting hydraulic master
cylinder. The system includes holding valves to lock
the leveling in case of a hose failure and a relief valve
to limit leveling system pressure.
HYDRAULIC PLATFORM TILT – A lever at the platform
tilts the platform for rescue or clean-out. This is
accomplished by overriding the slave hydraulic
cylinder, which drives the mechanical leveling system.
A control lever at the lower control station (turret) is
optional.
MANUAL EXTEND HYDRAULIC TILT 5 FT JIB AND
WINCH - The material handling jib pole hydraulically
articulates from +90° to -35°, and the pole manually
extends to 60" (1.5 m) in two 18" (46 cm) increments.
A self-locking worm gearbox hydraulically powers the
winch, which is rated at 2000 lbs (905 kg) full drum
and includes 75’ (22.9 m) of 9/16" (14mm) diameter
polyester rope with clevis hook. A control valve for the
winch is provided at both the upper and lower controls.
UPPER BOOM – Constructed from 10.5" x 12.5" (27
cm x 32 cm) rectangular high strength filament wound
epoxy resin fiberglass which is bonded and bolted to
steel weldments at each end. The fiberglass section
has a gel coat and high gloss urethane finish for added
weather protection and water beading. The upper
boom is articulated 1950 by one double acting cylinder
with two holding valves through a mechanical linkage.
An upper boom storage cradle mounted on the lower
boom assures solid boom support in the stowed
position. A ratchet-type boom tie-down strap is
included.
LOWER BOOM (VO-452) – Constructed from 12" x
14" (30 cm x 35 cm) cross-section high strength steel
and a filament wound, high strength, epoxy resin
fiberglass insert. The fiberglass insert provides a 12"
(30 cm) insulation gap.
LOWER BOOM (VO-455, VO-460) – Constructed from
12" x 14" (30 cm x 35 cm) cross-section high strength
steel and a filament wound, high strength, epoxy resin
fiberglass insert. The fiberglass insert provides a 24"
(60 cm) insulation gap.
BOOM CYLINDERS – The upper and lower booms
are each powered by a double acting cylinder equipped
with two integral holding valves. The rod eyes for both
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cylinders are fully retracted when stowed, protecting
the rod from damage and rust.
TURRET – Fixture welded steel structure is
constructed from ¾” (19 mm) thick plate wings and a
1.5" (38 mm) thick base plate. The base plate is
machined flat to support the rotation bearing and
gearbox.
LOWER CONTROLS – Consists of individual control
levers mounted on the turret which actuate the lower
boom, upper boom, rotation, and winch. The lower
controls also include an upper control over-ride/e-stop.
The lower control valve is a full pressure, full flow manual
type valve.
CONTINUOUS ROTATION - Rotation is continuous
and unrestricted in either direction. The rotation
system consists of a hydraulically driven worm and
spur gear acting on a shear-ball rotation bearing. The
critical bolts holding the lift to the rotation bearing and
the rotation bearing to the pedestal are grade 8. These
critical bolts are torque seal marked to provide a quick
means of detecting any loosening. An eccentric ring
gearbox mounting allows for precise backlash
adjustments.
PINS, BEARINGS, AND LUBRICATION – Pivot pins
are made from high strength hard chrome plated steel
with fiberglass reinforced Teflon non-lube bearings.
Only the rotation bearing and leveling chains require
lubrication.
34 IN TALL PEDESTAL - The pedestal is a fabricated
steel structure incorporating a 1.5" (38 mm) thick top
plate which is machined flat to support the rotation
bearing. (The 34 in (0.86 m) height refers to the
installed height, measured from the top of the chassis
frame to the top of the pedestal.)
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - The open center hydraulic
system operates at 3000 PSI (210 kg/cm2) and
provides up to 8 GPM (30 LPM). With the optional
manual or automatic throttle control, the system
provides up to 8 GPM (30 LPM) at engine idle and 12
GPM (45 LPM) with the throttle advanced.
OIL RESERVOIR – 30 gallon bulkhead mount
reservoir. Includes cleanout, 10 micron return filter
that can be replaced without draining the reservoir,
filter gauge, 100 mesh (149 micron) suction screen,
gate valve, and magnetic drain plug.
ENGINE START/STOP CONTROL - An air cylinder
at the upper controls and a toggle switch at the lower
controls operate the system.
HOSES AND FITTINGS - The high pressure hoses
routed through the booms are non-conductive hoses
with swaged hose end fittings. Retainers are used to
separate the hoses inside the booms to prevent chafing
and nylon sleeves are installed over hoses at points
of movement. Reusable hose fittings can be installed
if a hose is damaged.
ELECTRICAL INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS - The
upper boom is tested and certified according to ANSI
A92.2 Category C dielectric rating requirements. This
allows the unit to be rated at the design voltage of
46kv and below. Aerial devices may be designed and
configured for gloving work and tool methods at 46KV
and below. The chassis insulating system (lower
boom insert) is also tested and certified according to
ANSI A92.2.
OUTRIGGER/BOOM INTERLOCK - The outrigger/
boom interlock option is a feature designed to prevent
the lift from being operated until the outriggers contact
the ground. The interlock also prevents the outriggers
from being retracted before the aerial lift is properly
stored.
SLOPE INDICATORS - Slope indicators are required
on Versalift units and supplied by Time Manufacturing
Co. Slope indicators shall be installed to indicate the
level of the rotation bearing relative to the ground.
PAINTING - The complete unit is primed and painted
prior to assembly. The standard color is white
urethane.
MANUALS - Two Operator’s Manuals and two Service
Manuals, one Manual of Responsibilities and one EMI
Safety Manual are included with each aerial lift.
VO-452/455/460-MHI OPTION
SPECIFICATIONS
This section contains a brief description of some of
the numerous available options.
DUAL UPPER CONTROLS – Additional 3-axis single
handle controller with safety trigger mounted between
the street side platform and the boom. Available with
dual platforms only.
TRUGUARD – This advanced upper controls isolation
system provides 4" of electrical isolation from the
entire upper controls, including the control dash panel.
This system also includes a protective shield which
helps prevent environmental and work related
contaminants from making direct contact with the
isolating surfaces.