NEWS IN BRIEF
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| ACCESS
in
ACTION | AUGUST 2013
ACCESS in ACTION
Genie has released the Genie
SX-180 self-propelled telescopic
boom lift; at 54.9m, Genie calls
it the largest boom lift of its
kind in the world.
With a 54.9m vertical reach
and 24.4m horizontal reach,
the Genie SX-180 has a 2.44m
by 0.91m platform which has
an unrestricted capacity of
340
kg. The 3.05m, rotating jib
positions operators where they
are needed.
The machine is designed
to be driven at full height.
Travel speeds vary based on
boom position and range from
4.02
km/h with the boom in
the stowed position, 0.65km/h
below 38.1m and 0.17km/hr
above 38.1m.
The newly designed X-chassis
extends and retracts to provide
stability on the job and a
narrow profile for transport.
World’s tallest self-propelled boom
With a 54.9m vertical reach and 24.4m horizontal reach, the Genie SX-180
provides a working envelope for extreme access
The boom lift’s stowed
dimensions are 3.05m in height
and 2.50m wide. With a stowed
length of 12.98m, the 24,494kg
machine requires no over width
or over height permits allowing
it to be transported on a truck.
New platform controls
consist of toggle switches and
fully proportional jib and boom
controls. The ground controls
offer an updated function
diagram layout and tactile
membrane switches. A 50
gallon fuel tank and a 7.5KW
generator are standard.
Contact: 07 3456 4420 or
visit:
www.genielift.com.au
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Nifty-Lift EWPs are now
fitted with an Enhanced
User Interface; the second
generation Canbus control
system design brief was to
ensure the work platform was
reliable and easy to use.
The high resolution colour
screen guides inexperienced
users through the correct
operation of the work
platform, as well as bodywork
features such as lighting,
door locks and traffic signal
boards. The new operating
system features built in fault
diagnosis, fault code logging
and fault overrides, plus
Screen snapshot of the Nifty-Lift Enhanced User Interface
Nifty-Lift releases new user interface
detailed servicing information
and customisable options for
warning messages, alarms and
interlock logic.
The system is fully compliant
with AS1418.10, and
incorporates the latest Autec
Dynamic series radio controls
on insulated Nifty-Lift models.
Owners of Nifty-Lift EWPs
fitted with the Enhanced User
Interface can expect lower
cost of ownership due to the
reduction in operator and
technician training costs, and
removal of service call outs.
Owners of large EWP fleets
will benefit from the instant
fault
feedback
and fault
code
override
features
to ensure
maximum
up-time,
coupled
with the
peace
of mind
knowing the
system is logging usage traits
and faults for later analysis.
The system uses only quality
IFM Efector components from
Germany, and builds on six
years of Nifty-Lift canbus
experience to ensure another
leap forward in reliability.
The optional remote
monitoring service allows
customers to access system
and truck data, as well as
GPS location services, from
anywhere in the world.
Customers and Nifty-Lift
engineers will also be able to
diagnose faults or operating
issues via the remote login
system to have machines
repaired on site, without the
need for technician call outs.
Nifty-Lift EWPs now also
include an emergency hand
pump for the stabilisers,
ensuring the unit can be fully
stowed into the transport
position in the event of a major
breakdown, enabling operators
to drive the machine back to a
service point for repair.
Call 03 9725 0077 or visit
www.nifty-lift.com.au
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PPSA - SUB HIRE UPDATE
The EWPA, in cooperation with
the HRIA, is working on a Sub Hire
Agreement that can be adopted
by all members to ensure a fair
and reasonable code of conduct is
established when it comes to sub hire
and the PPSA. The PPSA does not cover
this key area for members, hence the
need to develop this agreement as an
interim measure until the main issues
can be clarified. This agreement is
being developed through the Strategic
Committee and has the full support
of major members including: Coates
Hire, OnSite Rental Group, Force Access
and Kennards Hire. Just to keep you
on your toes, one of our members did
have a $50k piece of hire equipment
purloined by a liquidator about a year
ago. It was in the transition period and
luckily a few lawyers letters resulted in
the member regaining his equipment.
A very close call as it could have been
argued the liquidator was following the
law. Please make sure you adopt the
Master Agreements available on the
webpage. If you decide to do nothing,
the EWPA warns, be aware of the risks
you take and ensure you have some
early warning systems in place.
TRANSPORTING AND HIGH
RISK LICENCES
WorkCover NSW has had a serious
restructure and the gazetted changes
to the regulation for loading and
unloading has been caught up in this.
In Qld, despite assurances otherwise, a
member has been fined for not having
a high risk licence when loading a
boom lift. According to the EWPA,
while it seems NSW is moving ahead to
gaxzette the exemption, (which means
a truck driver will not need a WP licence
to load an EWP boom type 11m and
over), Qld is sticking with the original
harmonised Act which means under
S82 there is no exemption, so whoever
loads or unloads an item of plant that
falls under the High Risk category must
have the relevant High Risk Licence. SA
also continues to have problems with
transporting of EWPs if using a tilt tray
because the driver must have a Tow
Truck Licence, the EWPA said. The EWPA
SA Division had been given assurance
the industry was gaining an exemption
however this appears not to be the
case. The EWPA will continue in its
efforts to have this resolved.