Versalift VST-36-I 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
39014-03
SERIAL NUMBER
VST-36/40/47/52-I
Time Manufacturing Co. reserves the right to improve the design or change specifications at any time without notice.
06/16
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, Operators, 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
VST-I General Specifications ..................................................................................................... 3-1
VST-I Option Specifications .......................................................................................................3-2
VST-I Dimensional Specifications ............................................................................................... 3-5
VST-I Vehicle Specifications .................................................................................................... 3-14
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 (Option) .................................................................................................................. 4-10
Manual Jib Operation (Option) ................................................................................................. 4-10
Hydraulic Jib Operation (Option) .............................................................................................. 4-12
Emergency Operation Section 5
Daily Visual Inspection Section 6

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INTRODUCTION
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 Responsibiltities.
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.
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: THIS IS NOT MAINTENANCE
FREE EQUIPMENT.
NOTICE: THIS MANUAL IS A PERMANENT
PART OF THE VERSALIFT AERIAL DEVICE AND
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.
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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INTRODUCTION
Figure 1.1 Model VST-36/40/47/52-I Nomenclature

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RESPONSIBILITIES / SAFETY
DANGER: FAILURETOCOMPLYWITH
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
identifyandcomplywithapplicablecodes,standards,
and regulations.
Theoperationofanyaerialdevice is subjecttocertain
HAZARDS thatcan be protected againstonlyby the
exerciseofINTELLIGENCE, 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 and operation
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 could resultinDEATH
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
theVersaliftaeriallift. Operatortrainingshallinclude
complete instruction and understanding of the
manufacturer’smanuals,employer’swork rules, and
allrelatedgovernmentalregulations. Priortooperation
from the platform the machine must be operating
properly,musthavebeeninstalledproperly,inspected,
andmaintainedinaccordancewiththemanufacturer’s
instructions. Allsafetysigns,guards, andcoversmust
bein place and in propercondition.
DANGER: AN UNTRAINED OR
CARELESS OPERATOR SUBJECTS HIM/
HERSELFAND OTHERS TODEATHORSERIOUS
INJURY.
Throughoutthis manual there aredanger, warning,
and caution notes that emphasize the possible
hazards when operating the Versalift. It is the
responsibilityof the operator tobecome familiar with
the contents of this manual.
Two of the main risks associated with operating an
aeriallift:
(1) Electrocution caused by operatingtoo close
topower lines.
(2) Injuries caused by falling as a result of
equipmentfailureortheoperatorperforming
anunsafeorunstablemaneuver.
Nomanualcanaddresseveryconceivableoperating
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
outlinedin this manual andtheService manual must
befollowed.
It is extremely important for the operator to be
thoroughly familiar with the Versalift aerial device.
Study theinformationinthismanualandtheVersalift
controlsuntilbotharecompletelymastered. 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 the decals. Ifany
decals are defaced, illegible or lost, they must be
replaced. Refertothe “Decal Placement” illustration
inthismanualfora complete listing and the 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
providingpartnumberswhenorderingreplacements.
DECALS
All the warning and instruction decals, and their re-
spectivepartnumbers,ontheVersalift aerialdevice
areincluded below and onthe following pages. The
decals are not shown at actual size.
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Asafe attitude is very importantto you, the operator.
Practiceanticipatingaccidentsandoperatinghazards.
Then determine a corrective course of action to
respondtothe situation. This habit willsharpenyour
safety awareness, quicken your reaction time, and
preventmanyaccidents.
THINK SAFETY
The following sketches illustrate some of the unsafe
situationsthatmightoccurduringtheuseoroperation
of the Versalift. Some of these safety problems are
verybasicandasaresultareoftentakenforgranted.
Alwaysengagetheoutriggers,andmaintainthecorrect
tire pressure to increase vehicle stability.
Alwayswearapersonnelrestraintsystemattached to
the lanyard anchor.

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Don’t park the truck on a hill unless absolutely
necessary. Whenthetruckisparkedonaslope,take
the special precautions defined in Chapter 4,
“Operation”.
Remember to set the parking brake and chock the
truck’swheels.
Watch the booms to make sure they clear the truck
andotherobstructions.
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
whentheliftisbeingusedtoworkonornearelectrical
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.
Whenever tools or equipment are included with the
operatorintheplatformthecombinedweightmustnot
exceed the rated load capacity.
Avoiddroppingtools. Useahandlinetoraiseorlower
toolsto/fromtheplatform.
Stand only on the platform floor.

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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. Thisarea includes everything
pasttheinsulatedsectiondecal*onthe upper boom.
This includes the upper end of the boom, platform
support,platform(s),controls,andthe jib/winch/rope
(when so equipped).
All components at the boom tip area must be
considered to be conductive and electrically
connected,even with an insulatedlinerin 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.
Whenworking near an energizedconductor,ground
conductor, or other grounded objects, the operator
must use the proper safety equipment (such as
rubbergloves,covers,hot sticks, etc.), maintainsafe
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. Onsomeconfigurations,it is necessary
to extend the boom until the insulated section decal
is visible.
Area 3, Intermediate Structure –This sectiondoes
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**
between the intermediate structure (Area 3) and the
vehicle when clean and properly maintained.
Area 5, Lower Structure – This area does not
provideinsulation. Thisareaincludesthesteellower
portion of the lower boom and compensation link
(when applicable), turret, lower controls, pedestal,
and the vehicle.
* On VST and T-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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ADDITIONALSAFETYCONSIDERATIONS
1. Report any unusual occurrence during the
operation of the aerial lift that may require
repair or adjustment.
2. Keep the work space in the truck bed clean
and neat.
3. Avoid parking on soft surfaces. Soft surfaces
may suddenly collapse, shift, or sink beneath
the truck’s weight.
4. There is no insulating value in the fiberglass
platform without a platform liner.
5. No attempt should be made to clean, oil, or
adjust a machine while the machine is in
motion.
6. If an aerial lift has set idle for an extended
period (i.e. overnight) or has been recently
serviced, cycle the aerial-lift through it’s full
rangeofmotionseveraltimes.Thisprocedure
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 unit (platform,
booms, outriggers, etc.) outside the work-site
barricades into the traffic lanes. Set up
adequate cones or barricades to mark the
boundaries of the work-site to alert motorists
and pedestrians.
8. Only qualified mechanics are authorized to
service the aerial lift.
9. The polyester winch rope is not an insulator.
Dirt,grease,andmoisture(humidity)makethe
rope conductive.
10. Make a thorough check of the winch rope for
abrasive wear, pulled strands, cuts, and other
defectsdaily.
11. Replace the winch rope at the first sign of
damage or deterioration. Use only non-
conductiveropeofthesizeandtypespecified.
12. Avoidshock loads. A shock loadis caused by
jerkingalinewithaloadorasuddenchangein
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
energized conductor could create a complete
path for electricity when the rope is extended
to the ground. This could cause death or
serious injury.
14. Avoid using the winch line to wrap or tie an
objectforlifting. Thehookattachedtotheend
ofthewinchlinecandamageorcuttherope. A
sling or lifting strap is recommended for this
purpose.
15. Do not stand in line with a rope under tension.
If the rope should fail the recoil could cause
serious injury to personnel.
16. Inspectthejib-poleassemblytomakesurethe
various lock pins are secure.
17. Make sure the winch-rope coils are spooling
evenly to avoid clogging the winch or
producing shock loads when lifting a load.
18. Avoidcontactingasprayormistproducedbya
high pressure hydraulic leak. This spray or
mist can puncture or become embedded
beneath the skin or contaminate the eyes.
These conditions requires immediate medical
attention.
19. Hydraulic oil is flammable. Avoid any contact
betweenhydraulicoilandsourcesofhighheat
or open flames.
20. Bodilycontactwithhothydraulicoilcancause
serious burns which require immediate
medical attention.

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SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS – VST-36/
40/47/52-I
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 - The closed fiberglass platform is 24
In. x 24 In. x 42 In. deep (.61 m x .61 m x 1.07 m)
with an inside and outside step for easy access.
Maximum rated platform capacity for all models is
600 lbs (272 kg) without jib/winch and 500 lbs (227
kg) with jib/winch.
The actual platform capacity may be reduced
depending on the chassis and mounting configuration.
See “Vehicle Specifications” for the actual platform
capacity of a particular installation.
PERSONNEL RESTRAINT SYSTEM - 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. The anchor for the lanyard is attached
to the platform support.
INDIVIDUAL LOWER CONTROLS - Individual full-
pressure controls at the turret actuate all boom
functions. The lower control station is equipped with
a selector valve to override the upper controls.
SINGLE STICK UPPER CONTROL - The full-
pressure single-stick upper control includes a safety
trigger to prevent inadvertent operation. The lift
movements correspond with control handle
movements. An emergency stop and a tool selector
control are located at the upper controls.
HYDRAULIC PLATFORM ROTATION - A hydraulic
rotary actuator, operated by a control lever, rotates
the platform 180° from one side of the boom, to the
end-hung position, and to the other side of the boom.
HYDRAULIC PLATFORM LEVELING - A master
and slave cylinder controls platform leveling. The
leveling system can be operated from the upper or
lower controls to adjust platform leveling, tilt the
platform for clean out, or to ease the removal of an
injured operator.
OUTER/INNER BOOM ASSEMBLY- The outer/inner
boom assembly includes an outer boom, telescopic
inner boom, extension system, and hose assemblies.
The outer boom consists of an 8 in. x 10 in. (203 mm
x 254 mm) steel section, with a 9 in. x 11 in. (229
mm x 279 mm) fiberglass Electroguard section (N/A
on VST-52). The 6-7/8 in. x 8-7/8 in. (165 mm x 216
mm) rectangular fiberglass inner boom is housed
within the outer boom. The extension system
consists of an extension cylinder, holding valves, and
a hose carrier housed inside the boom. The hoses
routed through the outer/inner boom assembly are
non-conductive and fully contained within the boom
assembly.
A double acting cylinder with two integral holding
valves articulates the outer/inner boom assembly. A
boom support cradle and a boom tie down strap are
included.
LOWER BOOM WITH CHASSIS INSULATING
SYSTEM - Each end of a high strength fiberglass
insert (chassis insulating system) is installed inside
a rectangular 8 in. x 10 in. (203 mm x 254 mm) high
strength steel section. The steel and fiberglass
sections are bonded with pressure-injected epoxy
to fill any voids. A double acting cylinder, with two
integral holding valves, articulates the lower boom.
The lower boom and compensation link form a
parallelogram linkage to maintain the knuckle at a
constant angle to the turret.
CYLINDERS - Both the upper and lower cylinders
are a threaded head-cap design. Both are equipped
with two integral holding valves that prevent down
creep and to lock the booms in position in the event
of hose failure.
TURRET - The turret wings are designed for strength
and rigidity. A bearing cover seals out moisture and
prevents foreign materials from obstructing the turret
rotation. The turret plate is machined to provide a
flat surface to support the rotation bearing.
CONTINUOUS ROTATION - Unrestricted rotation
is accomplished by a hydraulically driven worm and
spur gear with 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
hex head capscrews. These critical bolts are torque
seal marked to provide a quick means of detecting
any turning of the bolt upon inspection. An eccentric
ring is used for gearbox backlash adjustment.
LUBRICATION - Non-lube bearings are used at most
points of motion. Only the rotation bearing requires
periodic lubrication.
PEDESTAL - The pedestal is tubular with a reinforced
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mounting plate. The top plate of the pedestal is 1-1/
4 in. (32 mm) thick and machined flat to support the
rotation bearing.
HYDRAULIC OIL RESERVOIR - A 17 gallon (64.4
l) hydraulic oil reservoir is built integral to the
pedestal. Two sight gauges allow quick hydraulic
fluid level checks.
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM - The open-center hydraulic
system operates at 3000 psi (210 kg/cm2) at 6 gpm
(22.7 lpm). A 10-micron return-line filter, mounted
above the hydraulic oil level and inside the pedestal,
can be easily changed without draining the reservoir.
The 100 mesh (149 micron) suction strainer in the
reservoir can be removed for cleaning. A gate valve,
located below the reservoir, prevents oil loss when
the pump is serviced. A magnetic drain plug attracts
metal particles from the oil.
PAINT - The complete unit is primed and painted
prior to assembly. The standard color is white
urethane.
HOSES AND FITTINGS - The hoses routed through
the booms are high pressure and non-conductive
with swaged hose end fittings. Retainers separate
the hoses inside the booms to prevent chafing and
nylon sleeves are installed over hoses at points of
movement. Reusable fittings can be installed if a
hose is damaged.
ENGINE START / STOP - The start/stop circuit has
been designed so the lift cannot be operated unless
the truck ignition switch is in the “RUN” position and
the master control is activated. This feature makes
it difficult for unauthorized individuals to operate the
lift when the truck is locked. An air cylinder at the
upper controls and a toggle switch at the pedestal
energize this system.
HYDRAULIC TOOL CIRCUIT AT THE PLATFORM
- This system is intended for open center hydraulic
tools. The tool circuit provides 6 gpm (22.7 lpm). A
pressure reducing valve in the tool circuit limits the
tool pressure. The valve can be adjusted from 1000
to 2500 psi (70 to 175 kg/cm2).
LINE-LIFTING SOCKET - Built as part of the
platform support structure, is a vertical line-lifting
socket for 3 in. (76 mm) diameter line-lifting
attachments. The socket is automatically leveled
with the platform without any manual adjustments.
ELECTRICAL INSULATION SPECIFICATIONS -
The outer/inner boom assembly is tested and
certified for electrical work at 46 KV and below in
accordance with ANSI A92.2 requirements. Aerial
devices may be designed and configured for gloving
work and tool methods at 46KV and below. The
outer/inner boom assembly is fully insulated even in
a retracted position. The chassis insulating system
(lower boom insert) is also tested according to ANSI
A92.2.
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.
OUTRIGGER / BOOM INTERLOCK SYSTEM - The
outrigger/boom interlock system prevents lift operation
until the outriggers contact the ground and outrigger
retraction before the aerial lift is properly stored.
MANUALS - Two Operator’s Manuals, two Service
Manuals, one Manual of Responsibilities, and one
EMI Safety Manual are included with each aerial lift.
OPTION SPECIFICATIONS – VST-36/40/
47/52-I
Below is a brief description of some of the available
options for the aerial lift.
OUTRIGGERS - The modified A-frame outriggers are
equipped with pilot operated check valves, internal
thermal relief valves, pivot feet, and separate controls.
Outrigger dimensions vary with chassis application.
For a 31 in. (0.79 m) frame height, the, the outriggers
furnish 122 in. (3.1 m) of spread, 8 in. (203 mm) of
penetration, and 18 in. (457 mm) of ground clearance.
For a 37-1/4 in. (0.95 m) frame height, the, the
outriggers furnish 125-3/8 in. (3.2 m) of spread, 8 in.
(203 mm) of penetration, and 18 in. (457 mm) of ground
clearance.
INDEPENDENT OUTRIGGERS – Narrow angle
modified A-frame outriggers are shear-plate
mounted to the frame and are equipped with pilot
operated check valves, internal thermal relief valves,
pivot feet, and separate controls. Outrigger
dimensions vary with chassis application. For a 37-
1/4 in. (0.95 m) frame height, the outriggers furnish
101-3/4 in. (2.6 m) of spread, 7-3/4 in. (197 mm) of
penetration, and 15-3/4 in. (400 mm) of ground
clearance.
TORSION BAR – (VST-36/40 only) An over-frame or
under-frame torsion bar for the rear axle adds stability
to the vehicle and is available as an option. Ballast
may be required with the use of a torsion bar. A front
axle under-frame torsion bar is also available and can