How far can you push the envelope? The envelope management system (EMS) on the Snorkel TB100J, TB120, TB125J and TB126J telescopic boom lifts helps to keep operators safely within the working envelope.

As part of the Snorkel product support team since 2015, Jay Penwell has held multiple roles. He started as a warehouse technician before becoming the service planner in 2018.

When work needs to be performed from outside of an elevated aerial platform, a means of fall protection is an absolute requirement.

In instances of emergency, Snorkel lifts can be manually lowered to bring operators back to safety. Neil Brown of the Snorkel Product Support team shares the location and operation of the Snorkel TM12 self-propelled mast lift emergency lowering system.

Feeling stuck? Emergency power operation allows operators to descend in the event of an emergency. Check out this video for the proper steps on emergency power operation of the Snorkel A46JRT articulated boom lift.

When there is an issue or failure while operating a boom lift, operator safety is the foremost concern. While the emergency power unit can enable all lift operations, it is primarily designed to lower the boom and bring the operator to safety.

Before the start of each shift, operators must perform a daily prestart inspection of aerial lifts. Mike Sharp, regional product support representative, Snorkel provides step by step instructions for completing a walk-around of the Snorkel A46JRT articulated boom lift, including inspecting the tires, fluids and all the functional switches.

On towable boom lifts, the jockey wheel is a small retractable, height-adjustable wheel located on the front of the trailer. It is designed to stabilize the lift when decoupled from the powered vehicle used for towing. The jockey wheel enables the trailer to be manually steered and moved into position on a jobsite.

Amanda Graham handles all warranty work and issues at Snorkel’s Elwood facility as the warranty coordinator. Supporting customers in the Midwest U.S. region, she answers inquiries relating to warranty policies for all Snorkel products.

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