Part No. 1299207GT Z ®-45 FE • Z ®-45 DC 67First Edition • First Printing Operator's ManualOperating InstructionsPipe Cradle Operation1 Be sure the pipe cradle assembly andinstallation instructions have been followedproperly and that the pipe cradles are securedto the platform railings.2 Place the load so that it rests in both pipecradles. The length of the load should beparallel with the length of the platform.3 Center the load in the pipe cradles.4 Secure the load to each pipe cradle. Pass thenylon strap over the load. Depress the buckleand slide the strap through. Tighten the strap.5 Gently push and pull on the load to make surethe pipe cradles and load are secure.6 Keep the load secured when the machine ismoving.Tip-over hazard. The weight of the pipe cradleassembly and the load in the pipe cradleswill reduce the rated platform capacity of themachine and must be factored into the totalplatform load.Tip-over hazard. The weight of the pipe cradleassembly and the load in the pipe cradles maylimit the maximum number of occupants in theplatform.Maximum Pipe Cradle CapacityAll models 90.7 kgPipe Cradle Assembly Weight 9.5 kgPanel Cradle Assembly1 Apply the warning decal to the front of eachpanel cradle (if needed).2 Install rubber bumper 1 in the panel cradlebase. See the illustration.3 Secure the bumper with 2 high profile lock nutsand 2 washers.Panel Cradle Installation1 Insert the hook piece through the slots in thepanel cradle base.2 Hook the panel cradle to the bottom platformtube in the desired location.3 Install rubber bumper 2 through the panelcradle base and the hook piece. See theillustration.4 Secure with 2 low profile lock nuts.5 If the panel cradle is installed at a platform floorsupport tube, insert the U-bolt through the floor,around the tube and into the panel cradle base.6 Secure the U-bolt with 2 nuts and 2 washers.Proceed to step 9.7 If the panel cradle is not installed at a platformfloor support tube, use the aluminum tubeprovided.8 Place the tube between the panel cradle andthe platform floor. Insert the U-bolt through thefloor, around the tube and into the panel cradlebase.9 Repeat above for the second set of parts.