3 — EQUIPMENT MAINTENANCE
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STRUCTURAL INSPECTION ADDITIONAL SERVICE INFORMATION
A comprehensive structural inspection of the unit
shall be performed under any of the following
conditions.
Ten years from the date of manufacture and every
five years thereafter.
After any actual, suspected or potential damage is
sustained that could affect the structural integrity or
stability of the aerial platform.
After a change in ownership. Owners should provide
a complete service history when reselling the unit.
The structural inspection shall include the following
considerations.
The service history of the unit, including hours of
service, work performed and environmental
conditions.
The inspection and maintenance record of the unit.
The effectiveness of all controls and components.
A visual inspection of the unit for wear or damage.
Manufacturer recommendations.
A visual weld inspection, to be performed by qualified
personnel in accordance with applicable government
regulations.
Seals on hydraulic cylinders should be replaced every five
years or as indicated by machine performance.
All service checks should be performed on a machine that
has been stored without use for a period exceeding thirty
days.
Check for air in the hydraulic system if the machine has
been stored without use for a period exceeding thirty days,
or if the machine was stored without use during a
seasonal climate change. Air trapped in the hydraulic
system will affect machine performance. Follow
procedures for bleeding air from the hydraulic system,
found in Section 4.
Owners and lessors should complete a full inspection of all
components and perform a test of all functions, including
brake functions, before commissioning or reselling
machine. Always repair or replace all damaged or
malfunctioning components before commissioning or
reselling machine.
When a change in ownership occurs, it is the responsibility
of the seller to provide the new owner with all manuals for
the machine. It is the responsibility of the buyer to notify
the manufacturer of the unit model and serial number and
the name and address of the new owner within 60 days.
Use the Service Checklists found at the back of the
Operator’s Manual to record all Service Checks as well as
any maintenance, repairs or alterations performed on the
machine.
Records of frequent safety checks need not be made.
However, where a safety hazard is found, it shall be
reported in writing to the owner of the machine, and a
record of any corrective action shall be maintained for five
years or as required b y the authority having jurisdiction.
Testing Machine Stability
The Summit Series aerial work platform has been tested
for stability using a load equal to 150% of the rated
capacity of the machine and placed at the center of the
platform with the boom fully extended. Stability tests
should be conducted only by trained personnel and only
when the machine is properly anchored to safeguard
against tipping.
