Aerial Lifts
University of Wisconsin
Eau Claire
By: Chaizong Lor
Aerial Lifts
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Training Objectives
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Types of Aerial Lifts and locations
Safety information
Operations/Pre-Operation Inspection
Work place Inspection
Set-up for TZ-50, AWP-24, AWP-30S, and UL-31/37
Battery Charging Instructions
Standard Features
Safe Work Practice
Two Major Safety Hazards
Personal Protective Equipment
Hazards/Precautions
Ground, Platform, & Drive Control Panels
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Types of Aerial Lifts and locations
– North End of FM Building: TZ-50
– McPhee Room 104: AWP-24
– McPhee Rooms 164/263A: UL-31/37
– HFA Room 189 Kjer Theater: AWP-30S
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Safety Information:
– Work platform is to be used by trained and
authorized operators only.
– Maximum platform capacity:
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TZ-50 is 500 lbs. & possible 2 persons.
AWP-24 is 300 lbs. & no more than one person
AWP-30S is 350 lbs. & no more than one person
UL31/37 is 300 lbs. & no more than one person
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Operations:
– Only Authorized persons can operate lifts
(Classroom/online training, Hands-on
competency is required).
– Aerial Lifts are checked out or reserved at
the FM office by authorized persons only.
– Ground personnel must be properly trained
and authorized for lift operation.
– Inspection of the lift must be performed
before use.
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Pre-Operation Inspection
– Be sure that the manuals are legible and in
the storage container located on the
platform
– Be sure that all decals are legible and in
place
– Check the hydraulic power unit oil level
– Platform and Ground Control Panel must
be tested prior to use to determine that
such controls Panel are in safe working
condition.
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Work Place Inspection
– Do a visual inspection of the work area
prior to beginning work
• Hazardous locations
– Drop-offs or holes
– Bumps, floor obstruction or debris
– Inadequate surface support to withstand all load
forces imposed by the machine
• Clearance
• Overhead obstructions
– High voltage conductors
• The presence of unauthorized personnel
• Other possible unsafe conditions
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Set up for TZ-50
– Operation from Ground
• Position the machine below the desired work area
• Turn the key switch to ground control position
• Pull out the red Emergency Stop buttons at the ground to
the on position
– Auto Level
• Push & hold the yellow function enable button
• Push and hold the auto level button
• The outriggers will lower & adjust to level the machine &
raise the wheels off the ground
• Level the machine using only the outriggers
• Use the bubble level located below the ground controls to
make sure the machine is level.
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Set up for TZ-50 Cont.
– Operation from Platform
• Turn the key switch to platform control position
• Pull out both ground and platform red Emergency
Stop Buttons to the on position
• Push and hold the appropriate function enable
button
• Push and hold the coordinating boom function
button according to the markings on the controls
panel
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Set up for TZ-50 Cont.
– Optional Drive System Operation
• Be sure the platform is fully lowered.
• The drive function will not operate unless the platform is
fully lowered.
• Set the parking brake on the tongue.
• Press and hold the blue function enable button on the
drive control handle.
• Press and hold the auto level button to raise the
outriggers.
• Move the drive control handle off center.
• Use the color-coded direction arrows on the control panel
to determine the direction of machine travel.
• Before raising the platform, lower the outriggers and
adjust to level machine and raise the wheels off the
ground.
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Set up for AWP-24, AWP-30S, & UL-31/37:
– Remove the four (4) outriggers from their storage
sockets and slide into base sockets until lock pins
snap into outrigger holes.
– Check the interlock display lights at the ground
controls (AWP -24 and AWP-30S only):
• Confirm that the corresponding light is on
• If the interlock display light is flashing, continue adjusting
the outrigger until the light is on
– While watching the base bubble level, continue to
adjust each leveling jacks until base is level (bubble
in the center circle)
– Repeat procedure for each of the remaining
outriggers
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Battery Charging Instructions for TZ-50
– Do not use an external charger or booster
battery.
– Charge the battery in a well-ventilated area.
– Use the proper AC input voltage for charging as
indicated on the charger.
– Use only a Genie authorized battery and charger
– Use the engine or the AC battery charger to
recharge the batteries.
Standard Features
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Aerial Lift TZ – 50
– 55 ft. 6in Height, Working Maximum
– 49 ft. 6in Height, Platform Maximum
– 29 ft. 2in Horizontal Working Reach
– 359 Degree Turntable Rotation
– 160 Degree Platform Rotation
– 500 lbs. Maximum Load Capacity
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Aerial Lift AWP -24
– 30 ft. Working Height
– 24 ft. Platform Height
– 300 lbs. Lift Capacity
Standard Features
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Aerial Lift AWP – 30S
– 35 ft. Working Height
– 29 ft. Platform Maximum Height
– 350 lbs. Lift Capacity
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Aerial Lift UL – 31/37
– 31 ft. Platform Height
– 300 lbs. Lift Capacity
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Safe Work Practices
– Ground controls shall not be operated
during use, unless instructed to do so by
person in the platform or in an emergency.
– Never elevate platform unless all four (4)
outriggers are properly installed, leveling
jacks contact floor and base is level.
– Never adjust leveling jacks while platform
is occupied.
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Safe Work Practices Cont.
– Employees shall always stand firmly on the
floor of the basket.
• Do not stand, sit or climb on edge of the basket
or guard rails.
• Do not use planks, ladders, or other devices for
a work position.
– Keep the platform floor clear of debris.
– Do not override safety devices.
– Learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in the
operator’s manual.
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Two Major Safety Hazards:
– Electrocution Hazards - Caused by
operating close to power lines.
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It is easy to accidentally contact energized
power lines.
This machine is not electrically insulated and
will not provide protection from contact with
electrical current.
If lift comes in contact with energized lines,
personnel on the ground or in the platform
must not touch or operate the machine until
energized power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lighting or
storms.
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Two Major Safety Hazards Cont.
– Fall Hazards - Caused by improper
operation and/or improper set up.
• Fall hazard due to the potential for being
bounced out of lift or from climbing out of the
basket.
• Over reaching
• Swinging under over hanging limbs, structures
or lines.
• Stumbling over tools inside the basket.
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Personal Protective Equipment
– Hard hats and Safety glasses are required
whenever working from an aerial lift.
– A full body harness & lanyard shall be worn
– Lanyard needs to be attached to anchor
provided in platform when working from an
aerial lift.
– All Aerial Lift operators must visual inspect
the body harness & lanyard before each use.
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Hazards / Precautions
– Tip-Over Hazards
• Do not drive or position lifts near the edge of
loading docks drop-offs or holes.
• Do not raise platform on uneven or soft surfaces
• Do not drive onto uneven or soft surfaces when
elevated
• Do not raise platform in windy or gusty conditions
• Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any
part of the platform.
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Hazards / Precautions Cont.
– Tip over Hazards Cont.
• Do not place ladders or scaffolds in
platform or against any part of this machine.
• Be sure all tires are in good condition & lug
nuts are properly tightened.
• Do not push the machine or other objects
with the boom.
• Do not contact adjacent structures with the
boom.
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Hazards / Precaution Cont.
– Collision Hazards
• Be aware of boom position when rotating the
TZ - 50 turntable.
• Do not lower the boom unless the area below is
clear of personnel and obstructions.
• Check work area for overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards.
– Component Damage Hazards
• Do not fully lower the booms unless the booms
are aligned with the tongue. The booms
must be lowered onto the boom rests.
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Hazards / Precaution Cont.
– Lifting Hazards
• Use proper lifting techniques to move, load or
unload the machine.
• Use proper lifting techniques when installing or
removing the platform.
– Damaged Machine Hazards
• Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning
machine.
• Be sure all decals are in place and legible
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Hazards / Precaution Cont.
– Battery Safety
• Burn Hazards
– Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective
clothing and eyewear when working with batteries.
• Explosion Hazards
– Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable
clamps with tools that may cause sparks.
• Electrocution Hazards
– Inspect daily for damage cord, cables and wires.
Replace damaged items before operating
• Lifting Hazard
– Use the appropriate number of people and proper
lifting techniques when lifting batteries.
Ground Control Panel TZ-50
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1 Outrigger raise/lower button & indicator light
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2 Outrigger auto level button
3 Platform level button
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4 Platform down, primary boom down/retract
Secondary boom down, jib boom down
Turntable rotate right, Platform rotate right
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5 Platform up, primary boom up/extend,
secondary boom up, jib boom up, outrigger raise
Turntable rotate left, Platform rotate left
6 15 amp breaker for controls circuits
7 Red Emergency Stop button
8 15 amp breaker for engine controls
9 Key switch for platform/off/ground selection
10 Engine start button
11 Platform overload indicator light
12 Engine choke button
13 Primary boom extend/retract button
14 Primary boom up/down button
15 Jib boom up/down button
16 Secondary boom up/down button
17 Platform rotate button
18 Turntable rotate button
Platform Control Panel TZ-50
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1 Platform down, primary boom down/retract
Secondary boom down, jib boom down,
Turntable rotate right, & Platform rotate right
2 Platform up, primary boom up/extend
Secondary boom up, jib boom up,
Turntable rotate left, & Platform rotate left
3 Red Emergency Stop Button
4 Platform rotate button
5 Platform level button
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6 Primary boom extend/retract
7 Jib boom up/down button
8 Boom function speed controller
9 Platform overload indicator light
10 Engine start button
11 Engine choke button
12 Secondary boom up/down button
13 Primary boom up/down button
14 Turntable rotate button
Drive Control Panel TZ-50
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Outrigger auto level button
Function enable button for outrigger lower
Function enable button for outrigger raise
Red Emergency Stop button
Proportional handle for drive & steer functions
Any Questions
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Revision Dated: July 30th, 2013