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Safe Operating Temperature Limits for Workers =============================================

This document outlines the maximum safe operating temperature limits for workers, based on ambient air temperature, to prevent heat stress and ensure workplace safety. It is important to consider these limits in conjunction with other factors such as humidity, workload, and individual worker characteristics.

Ambient Air Temperature Limits


  • No operation should occur above an ambient temperature of 120° F (49°C).
  • Prolonged operation in ambient air temperatures of 100° F (38° C) or above is not recommended.

Considerations for Hydraulic Systems


Machine operation using non-JLG approved hydraulic fluids or operation outside of the temperature boundaries outlined in the 'Hydraulic Fluid Operation Chart' may result in premature wear or damage to components of the hydraulic system. [2]

Recommendations


  • For prolonged operation in high-temperature ranges, the addition of a hydraulic oil-cooler is highly recommended. Consult JLG service for appropriate cooler selection.
  • In certain temperature ranges, the use of hydraulic system heating aids may be necessary. Consult JLG service for recommendations.

Disclaimer


The recommendations provided are for ambient temperatures consistently within the shown limits and assume values at sea level. [1]

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[1] JLG - Boom Lifts : 1100S, 1100SJP - Operation

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# SECTION 6 - GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS & OPERATOR MAINTENANCE EXTENDED DRIVING WITH HYDRAULIC OIL TANK TEMPERATURES OF 180° F (82°C) OR ABOVE 180 F (82' C) (HYD. OIL TANK TEMP.) IF EITHER OR BOTH CONDITIONS EXIST JLG HIGHLY RECOMMENDS AMBIENT AIR THE ADDITION OF A HYDRAULIC TEMPERATURE OIL COOLER (CONSULT JLG SERVICE 120" F (49* C) NO OPERATION ABOVE THIS PROLONGED OPERATION IN 110" F (43° C) AMBIENT TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURES OF 100° F (38° C) OR ABOVE. 100" F (38" C) 90" F (32" C) 80" F (27* C) 70" F (21* C) MOBIL 424 10 W-30 60° F (16" C) HYDRAULIC 50" F (10° C) EXXON UNIVISHVI 20 SPECIFICATIONS 40° F (4" C) 30" F (-1* C) D WORK 20" F (-7" C) 10° F (-12° C) DO NOT START UP HYDRAULIC SYSTEM 0° F (-18* C) WITHOUT HEATING AIDS WITH MOBILE 424 -10° F (-23° C) HYDRAULIC OIL BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE -20° F (-29° C) DO NOT START UP HYDRAULIC SYSTEM -30° F (-34° C) V WITHOUT HEATING AIDS AND COLD WEATHER HYDRAULIC OIL BELOW THIS TEMPERATURE -40° F (-40° C) NO OPERATION BELOW THIS AMBIENT TEMPERATURE NOTE: 1) RECOMMENDATIONS ARE FOR AMBIENT TEMPERATURES CONSISTENTLY WITHIN SHOWN LIMITS 2) ALL VALUES ARE ASSUMED TO BE AT SEA LEVEL. 4150548-E Figure 6-4. Engine Operating Temperature Specifications Caterpillar - Sheet 2 of 2 6-12 JLG Lift 3121255

[2] JLG - Boom Lifts : 400S HC3, 460SJ HC3 - Service (PN 31217484)

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# General (cont.) General LOWEST ALLOWABLE OPERATING TEMPERATURE ON LP [20°C] AIR TEMPERATURE . C F +49 120 +43 +110 +38 +100 SAE 40 +32 +90 y +27 +80 SAE 30 SAE 20 W 20W 50 +21 +70 SAE 15 15W 40 RECOMMENDED JLG COLD WEATHER PACKAGE +16 +60 SAE 10W 30 +10 +50 +4 +40 SAE 20W SAE 5W 30 RECOMMENDED JLG ARCTIC PACKAGE -1 +30 NOTICE: -7 +20 SAE 10W 1. MACHINE OPERATION USING NON-JLG APPROVED -12 +10 HYDRAULIC FLUIDS OR OPERATION OUTSIDE OF -18 0 THE TEMPERATURE BOUNDARIES OUTLINED IN THE "HYDRAULIC FLUID OPERATION CHART" MAY -23 -10 RESULT IN PREMATURE WEAR OR DAMAGE TO -29 20 COMPONENTS OF THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM. -34 30 2. SYNTHETIC OL IS NOT RECOMMENDED. 40 40 1001214835-A MAF00050 Figure 6. Engine Operating Temperature Specifications - Kubota 56 31217484 400S HC3, 460SJ HC3

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