4001110750 Haulotte Emergency Switch Used for Haulotte Star 10, Optimum 8, Compact 10, Compact 12RTE ...

Product: Emergency Stop Switch (E-Stop) for Haulotte Boom Lifts

This product is a critical safety component designed specifically for Haulotte aerial work platforms (AWPs), including the Star 10, Optimum 8, and Compact 10 models.

1. Primary Function:
The Emergency Stop Switch, or E-Stop, is a fail-safe mechanism designed to immediately halt all machine functions in the event of an emergency or potentially dangerous situation. Its sole purpose is to prevent injury to the operator, nearby personnel, or damage to the equipment and surrounding environment.

2. Key Features and Characteristics:

• Prominent and Highly Visible: The switch is typically large, brightly colored (universal red), and clearly marked with a standard emergency symbol (a white arrow on a red background) or the word "STOP" to ensure it can be quickly identified and accessed in a panic situation.

• Mushroom-Head Button: It almost always features a large, palm-operated mushroom-head button that is easy to hit, even with a gloved hand or under duress.

• Latching Mechanism: When activated (pushed in), the button physically latches in the "off" or "stop" position. It cannot be reset simply by pulling it back out. It must be manually unlocked by twisting or pulling the button, which breaks the circuit and allows the machine to be restarted. This prevents accidental or premature reactivation.

• Hardwired Safety: The E-Stop is connected in series with the machine's main power circuit. When activated, it physically breaks the electrical circuit powering the drive and hydraulic functions, ensuring a complete and immediate stop.

• Durability: Built to withstand harsh industrial and construction environments, it is typically rated IP67 or similar for resistance to dust, water, and impacts.

3. Location on the Machine:
On Haulotte boom lifts like the Star 10, Optimum 8, and Compact 10, this primary E-Stop switch is strategically located:

• On the Ground Control Panel: This allows a spotter or ground personnel to quickly shut down the machine if they see a hazard.

• On the Platform Control Box: This is the most critical location, giving the operator in the basket immediate access to stop all functions without having to lower the platform first.

4. Functions It Stops:
When activated, the emergency switch typically cuts power to:

• Drive/Propulsion Functions: The machine cannot move.

• Hydraulic Functions: All lifting, lowering, and telescoping movements are halted.

• Swing Function: Rotation of the platform is stopped.

• Note: It may not directly control auxiliary power (e.g., 110V outlet for tools), but it isolates the primary movement functions.

5. Importance and Usage:
This device is a fundamental part of the machine's safety system and is required by international safety standards (like ANSI, ISO, and EN). It is used in emergencies such as:

• A person being trapped or in the path of the moving machine.

• The machine behaving erratically or uncontrollably.

• A collision with another object or structure is imminent.

• Any other situation where immediate cessation of all movement is necessary.