TIGIEFFE Airo V Series Manuel utilisateur

PIATTAFORME AEREE SEMOVENTI

SELF-PROPELLED WORK-PLATFORMS

PLATES-FORMES DE TRAVAIL AUTOMOTRICES

SELBSTFAHRENDE HUBARBEITSBÜHNEN

PLATAFORMAS ELEVADORAS AUTOPROPULSADAS

ZELFRIJDENDE HOOGWERKERS

SJÄLVGÅENDE ARBETSPLATTFORMAR

SAMOKRETNE RADNE PLATFORME

"V" SERIES

V8 E V10 E

USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

- ENGLISH - ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS

AIRO is a division of TIGIEFFE SRL

Via Villa Superiore, 82 - 42045 Luzzara (RE) ITALY-

+39-0522-977365 -+39-0522-977015

WEB: www.airo.com

070.20.UEM-EN

2020-01

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Revision date

Description of revision

09-2014

•Manual issue.

01-2015

•CE conformity declaration updated.

10-2015

•Type of usable hydraulic oil updated.

•Added indication for spare parts. They must be original or approved by the manufacturer of

the machine in any way.

•Added "Leaving at height”.

01-2017

•Added new overload controller

02-2018

•Added possible code list on MDI indicator with relative description

05-2018

•Data sheets were added with double units of measurement of the US system (imperial unit).

•Changed Name and Surname of CEO.

07-2019

•Updated procedure description of commissioning declaration in Italy.

01-2020

•Updated normative references and certifying body

 
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Tigieffe thanks you for purchasing a product of its range, and invites you to read this manual. Here you can find all the necessary 
information for a correct use of the purchased machine; therefore, you are advised to follow the instructions carefully and to read the 
manual thoroughly. The manual should be kept in a suitable place where no damage can occur to it. The content of this manual may 
be modified without prior notice and further obligations in order to add changes and improvements to the units already delivered. No 
reproduction or translation may take place without the written permission of the owner. 
 Contents: 
 
INTRODUCTION..........................................................................................................................................6 
1. Legal aspects............................................................................................................................................................. 6 
1.1. Delivery of the machine ............................................................................................................................................... 6 
1.2. Declaration of commissioning, first check, further periodical checks and transfers of ownership................................ 6 
1.2.1. Declaration of commissioning and first check.............................................................................................................. 6 
1.2.2. Further periodical checks............................................................................................................................................. 7 
1.2.3. Transfers of ownership ................................................................................................................................................ 7 
1.3. Operator training and information ................................................................................................................................ 7 
2. Tests performed before delivery .............................................................................................................................. 7 
3. Intended use............................................................................................................................................................... 7 
3.1. Leaving at height.......................................................................................................................................................... 8 
4. Description of the machine....................................................................................................................................... 8 
5. Control panels............................................................................................................................................................ 9 
6. Drive power ................................................................................................................................................................ 9 
7. Machine life, demolition and decommissioning ................................................................................................... 10 
8. Identification............................................................................................................................................................. 10 
9. Location of main components................................................................................................................................ 11 
TECHNICAL FEATURES OF STANDARD MACHINES............................................................................12 
1. Model V8 E................................................................................................................................................................ 12 
2. Model V10 E.............................................................................................................................................................. 15 
3. Vibrations and noise................................................................................................................................................ 18 
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ..........................................................................................................................19 
1. Personal protective equipment (PPE).................................................................................................................... 19 
2. General safety norms.............................................................................................................................................. 19 
3. Use instructions....................................................................................................................................................... 20 
3.1. General...................................................................................................................................................................... 20 
3.2. Handling..................................................................................................................................................................... 20 
3.3. Operating procedures ................................................................................................................................................ 21 
3.4. Wind speed according to Beaufort scale.................................................................................................................... 22 
3.5. Pressure of the machine on ground and load-bearing capacity of ground................................................................. 23 
3.6. High-voltage power lines............................................................................................................................................ 24 
4. Dangerous situations and/or accidents................................................................................................................. 24 
INSTALLATION AND PRELIMINARY CHECKS.......................................................................................25 
1. Becoming acquainted with the machine................................................................................................................ 25 
2. Preliminary operation checks................................................................................................................................. 25 
HOW TO USE ............................................................................................................................................26 
1. Platform control panel............................................................................................................................................. 26 
1.1. Drive and steering...................................................................................................................................................... 28 
1.2. Platform positioning movements................................................................................................................................ 29 
1.2.1. Telescopic column lifting/lowering ............................................................................................................................. 29 
1.2.2. Jib lifting/lowering....................................................................................................................................................... 29 
1.2.3. Turret orientation (rotation) ........................................................................................................................................ 29 
1.3. Other functions of the platform control panel. ............................................................................................................ 30 
1.3.1. Manual horn............................................................................................................................................................... 30 
1.3.2. Emergency stop button.............................................................................................................................................. 30 
1.3.3. Warning lights............................................................................................................................................................ 30 
1.3.3.1. Enabled control panel green warning light (ZA)......................................................................................................... 30 
1.3.3.2. Red warning light: flat battery (ZB) ............................................................................................................................ 30 
1.3.3.3. Danger red warning light (ZC).................................................................................................................................... 30 

 
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1.3.3.4. Overload red warning light (ZD)................................................................................................................................. 31 
2. Ground control panel and controllers.................................................................................................................... 32 
2.1. On-off key and control panel selector (A)................................................................................................................... 33 
2.2. Emergency stop button (B) ........................................................................................................................................ 33 
2.3. Battery indicator / Hour meter / Display (C) ............................................................................................................... 33 
2.3.1. Display messages...................................................................................................................................................... 34 
2.4. Battery charger warning light (D) ............................................................................................................................... 44 
2.5. Platform control levers (E F G) .................................................................................................................................. 44 
2.6. Emergency FACTORY OVERRIDE (H L).................................................................................................................. 44 
3. Platform access ....................................................................................................................................................... 45 
4. Machine start-up...................................................................................................................................................... 45 
5. Machine stop............................................................................................................................................................ 46 
5.1. Normal stop................................................................................................................................................................ 46 
5.2. Emergency stop button.............................................................................................................................................. 46 
6. Emergency controls ................................................................................................................................................ 47 
6.1. Emergency controls from the ground control panel ................................................................................................... 47 
6.2. Function FACTORY OVERRIDE. .............................................................................................................................. 47 
6.3. Emergency manual controls ...................................................................................................................................... 47 
7. Socket for electric tool connection (Optional) ...................................................................................................... 48 
8. End of work .............................................................................................................................................................. 48 
HANDLING AND CARRYING....................................................................................................................49 
1. Handling ................................................................................................................................................................... 49 
2. Carrying.................................................................................................................................................................... 50 
3. Emergency towing of the machine......................................................................................................................... 51 
MAINTENANCE.........................................................................................................................................52 
1. Machine cleaning..................................................................................................................................................... 52 
2. General maintenance............................................................................................................................................... 53 
2.1. Various adjustments .................................................................................................................................................. 54 
2.2. Greasing .................................................................................................................................................................... 55 
2.3. Hydraulic circuit oil level check and change............................................................................................................... 56 
2.3.1 Biodegradable hydraulic oil (Optional)....................................................................................................................... 57 
2.3.2 Emptying.................................................................................................................................................................... 57 
2.3.3 Filters......................................................................................................................................................................... 57 
2.3.4 Washing..................................................................................................................................................................... 57 
2.3.5 Filling ......................................................................................................................................................................... 57 
2.3.6 Commissioning / check.............................................................................................................................................. 57 
2.3.7 Mix ............................................................................................................................................................................. 58 
2.3.8 Micro-filtration ............................................................................................................................................................ 58 
2.3.9 Disposal..................................................................................................................................................................... 58 
2.3.10 Topping up................................................................................................................................................................. 58 
2.4. Hydraulic filter replacement ....................................................................................................................................... 59 
2.5. Drive reduction gear oil level check and change........................................................................................................ 60 
2.5.1 Checks in the use of synthetic biodegradable oil in drive reduction gears (Optional)................................................ 60 
2.6. Telescopic column sliding blocks clearance adjustment............................................................................................ 61 
2.7. Pressure relief valve operation check........................................................................................................................ 62 
2.8. Operation check of the turret inclinometer................................................................................................................. 62 
2.9. Adjustment of the overload controller (load cell)........................................................................................................ 64 
2.10. Overload controller by-pass –ONLY FOR EMERGENCY OPERATIONS ................................................................ 66 
2.11. Operation check of M1 microswitches ....................................................................................................................... 67 
2.12. Operation check of dead-man pedal safety system................................................................................................... 68 
2.13. Operation check of “dead-man” button safety system (optional)................................................................................ 68 
3. Battery ...................................................................................................................................................................... 69 
3.1. General instructions for battery.................................................................................................................................. 69 
3.2. Battery maintenance.................................................................................................................................................. 70 
3.3. Battery recharge ........................................................................................................................................................ 70 
3.4. Battery charger: fault report ....................................................................................................................................... 72 
3.5. Battery replacement................................................................................................................................................... 72 
MARKS AND CERTIFICATIONS...............................................................................................................73 

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9. PLATES AND STICKERS..........................................................................................................................74

10. CHECK REGISTER ...................................................................................................................................76

11. TRANSFERS OF OWNERSHIP.................................................................................................................88

12. ELECTRIC DIAGRAM................................................................................................................................93

13. HYDRAULIC DIAGRAM ............................................................................................................................99

14. CONFORMITY DECLARATION. .............................................................................................................101

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1. INTRODUCTION

This Use and Maintenance Manual provides general instructions concerning the complete range of machines indicated on the cover.

Therefore, the description of their components, as well as control and safety systems, may include parts not present on Your machine

since supplied on request or not available. In order to keep pace with the technical development AIRO-Tigieffe s.r.l. reserves the right

to modify the product and/or the use and maintenance manual at any time without updating the units already delivered.

1.1. Legal aspects

1.1.1. Delivery of the machine

Within EU (European Union) member countries the machine is delivered complete with:

▪Use and Maintenance manual in your language

▪CE mark applied on the machine

▪CE conformity declaration

▪Guarantee certificate

▪Declaration of internal testing

Only for Italy:

▪Instructions on commissioning declaration with INAIL and on the application for the first periodic check on the INAIL portal.

It is to be noted that the Use and Maintenance Manual is an integral part of the machine and a copy of this, together with copies of

the documents certifying that the periodical checks have been carried out, must be kept on board in its suitable container. In the

event of a transfer of ownership the machine must always be provided with its use and maintenance manual.

1.1.2. Declaration of commissioning, first check, further periodical checks and transfers of ownership

The legal obligations of the owner of the machine vary according to the country of commissioning. It is therefore recommended to

inquiry about the procedures in force in your country from the boards responsible for industrial safety. This manual contains a final

section called "Check register" for a better filing of documents and recording of any modifications.

1.1.2.1. Declaration of commissioning and first check

In ITALY the owner of the Aerial Platform must notify the use of the machine to the local competent INAIL and submit it to periodical

compulsory checks. The first of such checks is performed by the INAIL within sixty days from a request being made. In the event of

such time passing without the inspection being made, the employer can call in the ASL (Local Health Unit) or qualified public or

private services. Subsequent checks are made by the already-mentioned parties within thirty days from a request being made. In

the event of such time passing without these checks being made, the employer can call in qualified public or private services. The

checks are on a payment basis and the employer (machine owner) will be charged for them. For these checks, the territorial inspection

boards (ASL/USL or ARPA) and INAIL can be supported by qualified public or private services. The qualified private institutes acquire

the qualification of responsible for the public service and refer directly to the public structure that controls this function.

For the commissioning declaration in Italy it is necessary to login to the INAIL portal. Follow the instructions delivered together with

other documents during the machine delivery, as well as the information about the portal.

The INAIL will assign a serial number when the First Check is performed before completing the “technical identification sheet” on

which it indicates only the details obtained from the already-operating machine or obtainable from the instruction manual. Such

document shall form an integral part of the machine documentation.

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1.1.2.2. Further periodical checks

Yearly checks are compulsory. In Italy the Aerial Platform owner must apply for a periodical check - by registered letter - to the local

competent inspection board (ASL/USL or other qualified public or private services) at least twenty days before the expiry of the year

from the last check.

NB: If a machine without a valid control document should be moved in an area outside the competence of the usual inspection board,

the owner of the machine must ask the inspection board, competent for the new territory where the machine is to be used, for the

annual check.

1.1.2.3. Transfers of ownership

In case of transfer of ownership (in Italy) the Aerial Platform new owner must notify the ownership of the machine to the local

competent inspection board (ASL/USL or ARPA or other qualified public or private services) by enclosing a copy of:

▪Declaration of conformity issued by the manufacturer.

▪Declaration of commissioning carried out by the first owner.

1.1.3. Operator training and information

The employer must ensure that the workers appointed to use the equipment are adequately and specifically trained so they are able

to use the Mobile Elevating Work Platform in a proper and safe way and also avoid the risks caused by other people.

1.2. Tests performed before delivery

Before being placed on the market, each MEWP undergoes the following tests:

▪Braking test

▪Overload test

▪Operating test

1.3. Intended use

The machine described in this use and maintenance manual is a self-propelled aerial platform intended for lifting persons and

materials (equipment and work materials) in order to carry out maintenance, installation, cleaning, painting, de-painting, sand-

blasting, welding operations, etc.

The max. capacity allowed (which varies according to the model –see paragraph “Technical features”) is divided as follows:

▪80 Kg for each person on board.

▪40 Kg for equipment.

▪The remaining load is represented by the material being worked.

In any case NEVER exceed the maximum capacity allowed as indicated in paragraph "Technical features”. Persons, tools and work

materials can be loaded on the platform only from the access position (platform lowered). It is absolutely forbidden to load persons,

tools and work materials on the platform when it is not in access position.

All loads must be positioned inside the cage; do not lift loads (even if complying with the maximum capacity allowed) hanging from

the platform or from the lifting structure.

Do not carry large-sized panels since they increase the resistance to wind force thus causing the machine to overturn.

While the machine is being displaced with lifted platform, no horizontal loads can be loaded onto the platform (operators on board

are not allowed to pull wires or ropes, etc.).

An overload controller stops the operation of the machine if the load on the platform exceeds by 20% approx. the nominal load (see

chapter "General use rules”) and platform is lifted.

The machine cannot be used in areas where road vehicles operate. Always surround the working area by means of suitable signs

when the machine is used in public areas.

Do not use the machine to tow trucks or other vehicles.

All types of machine use other than those for which it was designed must be approved in writing by the machine manufacturer

following a specific request on the part of the user.

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Do not use the machine for purposes other than those for which it was designed, except after making a

request and having obtained written permission in this sense from the manufacturer

1.3.1. Leaving at height

The mobile elevating work platforms are not designed by taking into account the risks of the “leaving at height” because the only

access position considered is when the platform is completely lowered. For this reason, this activity is formally forbidden.

However, there are exceptional conditions in which the operator needs to access or leave the work platform not in the access position.

This activity is normally defined as “leaving at height”.

The risks connected to the “leaving at height” do not depend exclusively on the PLE (work elevating platform) characteristics; a

specific risk analysis carried out by the employer can authorize this specific use by taking into account:

▪The working environment characteristics;

▪The absolute prohibition to consider the work platform as an anchoring point for people working outdoors;

▪The use of the machine at xx% of its performances to avoid that additional forces created by a specific operation or bending

of the structure move away the access zone from the unloading zone. Provide for some tests in order to define these

limitations;

▪Provide for a specific evacuation procedure in case of emergency (for example: an operator always on the platform, one at

the ground control panel while a third operator leaves the lifted platform);

▪Provide for a specific training of the staff both as operator and transported staff;

▪Equip the unloading zone with all the devices that are necessary to avoid the risk of fall of the staff that accesses/leaves the

platform.

What said above is not a formal authorization of the manufacturer for the “leaving at height”, but it wants to supply information to the

employer - who is fully responsible for that - which can be useful for the planning of this exceptional activity.

1.4. Description of the machine

The machine described in this use and maintenance manual is a self-propelled elevating work platform equipped with:

▪motorized chassis equipped with wheels;

▪hydraulically driven rotating turret;

▪lifting system (extensible structure) composed of telescopic column with vertical extension and the “jib”;

▪operator platform (the max. capacity varies according to the model - see chapter "Technical features”).

The chassis is motorised to allow the machine to move even with lifted platform (see "Use instructions”) and has two rear driving

wheels and two front idle steering wheels. The rear wheels are equipped with parking brakes, positive logic type (when drive controls

are released brakes are automatically activated). On the chassis there are two fixed pot-hole guards which reduce the ground

clearance close to the wheels and they guarantee the stability of the machine with a wheel in a hole.

The turret rests on a turntable fixed to the chassis and can be oriented (rotated) by 360° non-continuous around the central axle of

the machine by means of irreversible endless screw.

The lifting system can be divided into two main structures:

▪the first, with vertical extension, consists of a telescopic column;

▪the second, consists of the terminal boom named “Jib”.

The hydraulic cylinders which move the extensible structure are single-acting and they are provided with normally sealed closed

valves directly flanged on the same. These devices allow the booms to remain in position even if one of the supply tubes accidentally

breaks.

The platform, hinged to the end of the “jib”, is equipped with guard-rails and toe-boards of a prescribed height (the height of the

guard-rails is 1100 mm; the height of the toe-boards is 150 mm; in the access area the toe board height is 100 mm). The

platform levelling is automatic and it is ensured by the jib tie rods.

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1.5. Control panels

The machine is equipped with two control panels:

▪on the platform for normal use of the machine.

▪on the turret (or ground) there are the controls of emergency for the recovery of the platform, the emergency stop button, a

key-selector to select the control panel and to start the unit and an additional key-selector (FACTORY OVERRIDE) -

protected against the non-permissible use for the emergency ground recovery of a trapped and/or unconscious operator.

1.6. Drive power

The machines can be powered by an electro-hydraulic system composed of rechargeable batteries, electric pump and electric drive

motors equipped with automatic parking brake;

Both the hydraulic and the electric systems are equipped with all necessary protections (see electric and hydraulic circuit diagrams

annexed to this manual).

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1.7. Machine life, demolition and decommissioning

The machine has been designed to last for 10 years in normal operating environments, if properly used and serviced. Within this

period, the manufacturer must carry out a complete inspection/overhaul.

If disposal of the unit is necessary, comply with current local regulations.

In Italy, the demolition/decommissioning must be notified to the local ASL / USL or ARPA.

The machine consists mainly of metal parts which are easy to be identified (steel for the most parts, and aluminium for the hydraulic

blocks); thus, we can state that the machine can be recycled at 90%.

European standards and those transposed by the member countries relating to respect for the environment

and the disposal of wastes envisage heavy administrative and penal fines in case of infringement.

In case of demolition/decommissioning, carefully keep to the provisions of applicable regulations, especially

as regards materials such as hydraulic oil and batteries.

1.8. Identification

In order to identify the machine, when spare parts and service are required, always mention the information given in the serial number

plate. Should this plate (as well as the various stickers applied on the machine) be lost or illegible, it is to be replaced as soon as

possible. In order to identify the machine when no plate is available the serial number is also stamped on the chassis. To locate the

plate and the stamp of the serial number, see the following picture. It is recommended to copy such data in the following boxes.

MODEL: _________________

CHASSIS: __________________

YEAR: __________________

Fig.1

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