ASPLUNDH UNIT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
12580 E. Lynchburg Salem Turnpike,
Forest, Va. 24551-9725
Tel: 1-800-264-4564
Fax: 1-804-534-9686
PRODUCT BULLETIN NO. 123
March 5, 1999
ASPLUNDH MANUFACTURED AERIAL
DEVICES
FAILURE TO FOLLOW MANDATORY
ITEMS
CAN RESULT IN SERIOUS INJURY
OR DEATH
CERTIFIED MAIL -- RETURN RECEIPT REQUESTED
TO: . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . .Dealers, Owners and Users, Renters
and Operators of Asplundh Aerial Lifts
MODELS AFFECTED: . . ..All
Models of Asplundh Manufactured Aerial Lifts
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
. . . . . . .(Except as Otherwise Specifically
Noted)
SUBJECT:
1. . . . MANDATORY 25 YEAR RETIREMENT
OF UNITS AND
. . . . . MANDATORY
REBUILD OF UNITS AT 15 YEARS
2.. . . .MANDATORY
UPPER BOOM CABLE REPLACEMENT EVERY 2 YEARS
- (All models of Asplundh Manufactured Lifts are subject
to mandatory two (2) year cable replacement except
the following model designations: LRIII; LBM; LBL; LBIII;
LBII; LBH; LN and LD models. Also excepted
are L30 Model Series with Serial Numbers Higher Than 910001(The
L30 Series includes Models L32, L34, L36,L34TM, L36TM,
and L38TM). Cable inspection, maintenance and replacement
on units not subject to this Bulletin must be done in accordance
with current applicable manuals, bulletins and manufacturer’s
recommendations.
3.. . . .HYDRAULIC
CYLINDER MAINTENANCE/INSPECTION
4.. . . .UNIT
OWNER IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM
5.. . . .DECALS,
BULLETINS AND UPDATED MANUALS
In May of 1992 Asplundh Tree Expert Co. sold its manufacturing
facilities and engineering designs and discontinued operations
as a manufacturer of aerial devices and brush chippers. Although
Asplundh is no longer in the business of manufacturing, we are
issuing this bulletin to convey important information. In March
of 1993 Asplundh issued Product Bulletin 122 in an effort to
reach all purchasers and/or current owners of Asplundh aerial
devices manufactured between 1958 and 1992. Our intent was to
remind dealers, owners, users, renters and operators of their
responsibilities regarding operation and maintenance of aerial
devices under ANSI A92.2 to assure the safety of those working
in or around this equipment.
Since Product Bulletin Number 122 was issued, we have found
that most accidents are a result of 1) not properly inspecting
and maintaining the equipment, or 2) not operating the equipment
in accordance with the manufacturers instructions and safe work
practices.
We have issued this bulletin to:
- advise owners/users of the latest mandatory requirements
for maintaining Asplundh manufactured aerial devices.
DANGER!:
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS CAN RESULT
IN SERIOUS INJURY OR DEATH.
- locate all owners of Asplundh aerial devices to update our
records.
- remind owners/users of the support available by way of the
latest manuals, bulletins and other information needed to
maintain and safely operate Asplundh aerial devices.
- remind those associated with aerial devices as to their
respective responsibilities
MANDATORY RETIREMENT AND MANDATORY REBUILD
DANGER!
: Many of the early models of Asplundh aerial devices are well
over 25 years of age and have exceeded a reasonable safe and
useful working life and either should be destroyed or otherwise
rendered inoperative. These units can no longer be supported
with factory parts, manuals or other services. ALL UNITS BUILT
PRIOR TO 1975 SHOULD BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE IMMEDIATELY. The
age of a unit is determined from the first two digits of serial
number and not by the age of the chassis.
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