Page 2 - BOOM PERSONNEL LIFT; This includes all; http://www.; biljax
BOOM PERSONNEL LIFT This equipment is designed and manufactured in compliance with the duties, responsibilities and standards set forth for manufacturers in the ANSI 92.2 standard at the time of manufacture. This equipment will meet or exceed applicable OSHA and ANSI codes and standards when operate...
Page 3 - TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 TABLE OF CONTENTS Table of Contents 1 Illustrations 2 Tables 2 1 Safety 3 Before Operation 4 During Operation 4 Maintenance Safety 5 Damaged Equipment Policy 7 Reporting Safety Defects 8 2 General Introduction 9 Specifications 11 Warranty 12 3 Operations 13 Ground Control Station 14 Platform Contr...
Page 5 - SAFETY; SAFETY NOTICES; DANGER; WARNING
1 SAFETY Familiarity with all equipment and proper training are required for the safe operation of any mechanical device. Attempting to operate any mechanical equipment improperly or without training creates a situation that is potentially hazardous. Prior to operation, read the instructions and saf...
Page 6 - ALWAYS wear a safety harness and lanyard.; tags; tags are removed by authorized personnel.; Table 1-1. Minimum Safe Approach Distances
BIL-JAX 3522A BEFORE OPERATION DURING OPERATION Ensure the following general safety precautions are followed before operating the Bil-Jax Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift: ALWAYS survey the usage area for potential hazards, such as untamped earth fills, unlevel surfaces, overhead obstructions and ...
Page 7 - MAINTENANCE SAFETY; General Maintenance; ALWAYS turn the key switch; before performing
1 — SAFETY 5 ALWAYS stay clear of wires, cables and other overhead obstructions. ALWAYS engage the boom travel latches before towing the trailer. NEVER allow electrode contact with any part of the machine while welding from the platform. NEVER use without the outriggers fully extended and firmly bas...
Page 8 - Battery Maintenance; ALWAYS check battery acid level daily.
BIL-JAX 3522A 6 NEVER adjust, repair, replace or bypass any hydraulic or electrical control or safety device. These include, but are not limited to, hydraulic load control and flow control valves, solenoid valves and limit switches. Contact the Bil-Jax Service Department at 800-537-0540 if these com...
Page 9 - DAMAGED EQUIPMENT POLICY
1 — SAFETY 7 DAMAGED EQUIPMENT POLICY Safety Statement At Bil-Jax, we are dedicated to the safety of all users of our products. All Bil-Jax lifts are designed, manufactured and tested to comply with current applicable federal OSHA and ANSI codes and regulations. Damage Policy There may be occasions ...
Page 10 - REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS
BIL-JAX 3522A 8 Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 800-537-0540 REPORTING SAFETY DEFECTS If you believe that your vehicle has a defect that could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) ...
Page 11 - GENERAL INTRODUCTION; During all boom; Figure 2-1. Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift
2 GENERAL INTRODUCTION The Bil-Jax 3522A Articulating Boom Lift (Figure 2-1) is a Summit Series™ Trailer-Mounted Boom, designed and manufactured to position personnel with their tools and equipment at overhead work locations. The work platform load capacity is rated at 500 pounds. During all boom op...
Page 12 - The ground and platform control panels include; and; buttons for use with boom models; button at each control panel; It is strongly recommended that no one
BIL-JAX 3522A The hydraulic power unit uses a 24 Volt, one horsepower DC motor to drive the hydraulic pump. The DC motor is powered by four 6 Volt DC, 245 Amp-hour deep charge batteries connected in series. A 25 Amp, automatic onboard battery charger is provided with standard models for recharging t...
Page 13 - SPECIFICATIONS; Boom Lift Work Platform; Feature
2 — GENERAL INTRODUCTION SPECIFICATIONS Boom Lift Work Platform Model Number: 3522A Serial Number______________________ Manufactured by: Bil-Jax, Inc. 125 Taylor Parkway Archbold, Ohio 43502 800-537-0540 11 Feature Model 3522A Working Height 43 ft 2 in (13.3 m) Maximum Platform Height 37 ft 2 in (11...
Page 14 - WARRANTY; Warranty Claims Process
BIL-JAX 3522A 12 WARRANTY Bil-Jax, Inc. warrants this product for one year, beginning on the date of delivery, to be free from defects of material and workmanship provided the unit is operated and maintained in compliance with the guidelines established in the Operations and Maintenance Manuals. Maj...
Page 15 - OPERATION; Before attempting boom lift operation, Operators should:
13 3 OPERATION The Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift is equipped with multiple operator control stations. Equipment power and outrigger controls are located at ground level. Boom lift and rotation controls are located at ground level and on the work platform. Before attempting boom lift operation, ...
Page 16 - GROUND CONTROL STATION; Key Switch
BIL-JAX 3522A GROUND CONTROL STATION The ground control station is used to operate outriggers and control boom motion. To access the ground control station, open the control panel access cover found on the turntable. Turn the key switch to the ground controls setting. Figure 3-1. Ground Control Stat...
Page 18 - PLATFORM CONTROL STATION; Engine Start and Choke (Hybrid Model only)
BIL-JAX 3522A PLATFORM CONTROL STATION The platform control station is used to control boom motion. To access the platform control station, turn the key switch at the ground control station to the platform controls setting and enter the work cage. Figure 3-2. Platform Control Station The platform co...
Page 20 - BIL – JAX
BIL-JAX 3522A NORMAL OPERATING PROCEDURE Perform the following procedures to operate the Bil-Jax Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift. Read and obey all safety precautions and operating instructions, as well as all applicable portions of ANSI A92.2, reprinted in Section 6. Position the boom lift at th...
Page 22 - MANUAL BOOM OPERATION; Manual Retraction; To rotate the turntable clockwise:; Push and hold; To rotate the turntable counterclockwise:; Pull the; NOTE: Return proportional valve to its original
BIL-JAX 3522A MANUAL BOOM OPERATION Manual retraction, rotation and lowering functions allow the Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift to be moved and lowered during hydraulic power interruption or failure. In each instance, refer to Figure 3-5. The following procedures for manual retraction, rotation ...
Page 23 - Manual Lowering; Figure 3-7. Manual Lowering Valve Locations
3 — OPERATION Manual Lowering Each Manual Lowering Valve (Figure 3-6) is equipped with a plunger, found at the base of the lift cylinders and on the back side of the jib boom (Figure 3-7). Use the plungers to lower the platform in case of a complete electrical power failure, a load shift, or other e...
Page 24 - To recharge the boom lift batteries:; NOTE: Using an underrated or long power cord; Clean battery connectors if heavily corroded.
BIL-JAX 3522A BATTERY RECHARGE Recharge boom lift batteries after each 8-hour work shift or as needed. When boom lift is not in use, batteries should be recharged at least once per week. Under normal circumstances, battery recharge should take approximately 10-12 hours. However, a full recharge may ...
Page 25 - BOOM LIFT TRANSPORT; Release the trailer parking brake.; CAUTION; The key switch is in the; The parking brake is disengaged.
3 — OPERATION BOOM LIFT TRANSPORT The boom lift trailer includes a single axle, two-inch ball hitch, hydraulic surge brakes, mechanical parking brake, breakaway safety cable, safety chains, brake lights and side marker lights. Proper boom transport requires the proper attachment and inspection of th...
Page 27 - OPERATOR SERVICE
25 4 OPERATOR SERVICE Performing the appropriate daily, weekly and monthly service checks and scheduled maintenance procedures will extend the life of the boom lift and will help ensure the safety of personnel operating the equipment. Additional annual and semi-annual maintenance and repair procedur...
Page 28 - DAILY SERVICE CHECKS; Verify correct tire inflation.
BIL-JAX 3522A DAILY SERVICE CHECKS The following Maintenance Procedures should be performed daily before operation. Verify that all decals are correctly applied and in plain view. Refer to Section 5 for decal locations. Verify that all controls and indicators at ground and platform control stations ...
Page 29 - WEEKLY SERVICE CHECKS; MONTHLY SERVICE CHECKS
4 — OPERATOR SERVICE WEEKLY SERVICE CHECKS Perform the following service checks at least once each week: Check Battery electrolyte level. If battery charge is low, add enough water to bring the electrolyte level to the top of the plates. If batteries are fully charged, raise electrolyte level to ful...
Page 30 - TROUBLESHOOTING; PROBLEM CAUSE; OR
BIL-JAX 3522A 28 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to Table 4-1 for basic troubleshooting operations. Additional information can be found in the Bil-Jax Model 3522A Parts and Service Manual. Contact the Bil-Jax Service Department with any questions or before attempting any advanced troubleshooting operations. T...
Page 31 - ERROR CODE DEFINITIONS; ERROR MESSAGE
4 — OPERATOR SERVICE 29 ERROR CODE DEFINITIONS The DISPLAY PANEL located on the ground control panel indicates the present operating status of the boom lift. If an error condition is detected by the control processor during start-up or operation, the appropriate error code will be displayed on this ...
Page 35 - REPLACEMENT DECALS; Table 5-1. Replacement Decal Descriptions; Identification Plates
33 5 REPLACEMENT DECALS Refer to Table 5-1 and Figure 5-1 for descriptions and locations of decals on the Bil-Jax Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift. Table 5-1. Replacement Decal Descriptions Decal No. Decal Description Qty 0202-0523 Made in USA 1 B06-00-0034 DANGER: Electric Shock 1 B06-00-0037 Lub...
Page 37 - ANSI REPRINT; Responsibilities of Dealers and Installers
35 6 ANSI REPRINT The following sections are reprinted from the ANSI A92.2-2001 code in effect at the time of manufacture and govern the safe use of the Bil-Jax Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift. Permission to reprint this material has been granted by the Scaffold Industry Association. 7. Responsib...
Page 39 - Responsibilities of Operators
6 — ANSI REPRINT 37 8.12 Training, Retraining, and Familiarization of Operators. 8.12.1 Owner as a Renter or Lessor. When an owner functions as a renter or lessor he shall have the same responsibilities as specified under Section 11 of this standard. 8.12.2 General Training . Only personnel who have...
Page 40 - Responsibilities of Renters, Lessors or Lessees
BIL-JAX 3522A 38 10.4 Brakes. The vehicle parking brake(s) shall be set at all times that the boom is elevated except when the aerial device is being used in accordance with 9.5. 10.5 Loading. Any loading which includes a horizontal load shall be avoided unless the mobile unit is designed for that a...
Page 41 - DENOTES; Figure 6-1. Minimum Safe Approach Distances
6 — ANSI REPRINT Elevating and Rotating Aerial Devices. These manuals shall be stored on the mobile unit. 11.4 Training. The renter or lessor shall offer training or training materials that aid the renting entity or lessee in the operation, inspection, testing and maintenance of the aerial device. T...
Page 43 - MATERIAL SAFETY DATA; MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET; FOR LEAD ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID
41 7 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA The following Material Safety Data Sheets describe the correct procedures for the safe handling of chemical components within the Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift, as well as any potential health and safety hazards related to these chemicals. Material Safety Data Sheets a...
Page 44 - SECTION VIII -- CONTROL AND PROTECTIVE MEASURES
BIL-JAX 3522A 42 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET FOR LEAD ACID BATTERIES, WET, FILLED WITH ACID (Continued) SECTION V -- HEALTH HAZARD DATA Primary Routes of Entry: Inhalation: YES Skin: YES Ingestion: YES Health Hazards: Acute EYES, SKIN, RESPIRATORY SYSTEM & DIGESTIVE SYSTEM Chronic: EYES, SKIN, RE...
Page 45 - DEXRON III/MERCON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (HYDRAULIC OIL)
7 — MATERIAL SAFETY DATA 43 MATERIAL SAFETY DATA SHEET DEXRON III/MERCON AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION FLUID (HYDRAULIC OIL) SECTION I -- GENERAL INFORMATION TRADE NAME: CITGO TRANSGARD™ ATF, DEXRON III/MERCON EMERGENCY TELEPHONE NUMBERS: 918.495.4700 (medical); 800.424.9300 (chemical) CHEMICAL FAMILY: AUT...
Page 47 - EQUIPMENT OPTIONS
45 8 EQUIPMENT OPTIONS The Bil-Jax Model 3522A may be equipped with one or more optional components designed for the convenience and safety of operators when using the equipment to accomplish specific tasks. Always use only those components manufactured and/or authorized by Bil-Jax, Inc. Never make ...
Page 48 - MATERIAL LIFTING HOOK; Figure 8-1. Material Lifting Hook Configuration
BIL-JAX 3522A MATERIAL LIFTING HOOK If the boom lift is equipped with a material lifting hook, observe the following procedure for material lift operation: Remove platform controls from the work platform by releasing the latch on the back of the platform control box. Disconnect platform control box ...
Page 49 - HORIZONTAL JIB ROTATOR; Figure 8-3. Ground Controls with Jib Rotator; Pressing and holding the desired; button and; or Jib Rotate; PLATFORM ROTATOR
8 — EQUIPMENT OPTIONS HORIZONTAL JIB ROTATOR The optional jib rotator allows the jib boom and work platform to be rotated clockwise or counterclockwise around a vertical axis. Boom lifts equipped with jib rotator option will have additional controls on the ground and platform control panels (Figure ...
Page 50 - COMBINATION HITCH; Figure 8-6. Combination Hitch Installation
BIL-JAX 3522A COMBINATION HITCH Observe the following procedure to change the hitch coupler on lifts equipped with an optional combination hitch: Choose the desired hitch coupler from among the following: 2-inch ball hitch, 2 5 / 16 -inch ball hitch, 2 ½-inch Pintle Ring, or Clevis hitch. Insert the...
Page 51 - Description of Decal
8 — EQUIPMENT OPTIONS REPLACEMENT DECALS Refer to Table 8-1 and Figure 8-7 to Figure 8-8 for a descriptions and locations of replacement decals for optional components. Refer to Section 5 for a comprehensive list of standard decals on the Bil-Jax Model 3522A Articulating Boom Lift. All decals relate...
Page 53 - BIL-JAX MODEL 3522A QUICK START GUIDE; NOTES
BIL-JAX MODEL 3522A QUICK START GUIDE Obtain, read and obey all Safety Guidelines: In this manual Attached to the boom lift Indicated by federal, state and local regulations Position the boom lift in work area Unhitch from the tow vehicle and disengage all boom travel latches Turn Key Switch to grou...
