Operator's Manual - Genie

1 Operator's ManualGS-30 GS-32 GS-46 Part No. 114312 Fifth Edition Fourth PrintingCopyright 1997 by Genie IndustriesFifth Edition:Fourth Printing, November 2009" Genie " is a registered trademark ofGenie Industries in the and many othercountries. "GS" is a trademark of machines comply with:ANSI/SIA Printed on recycled paperPrinted in , understand and obey these safety rules andoperating instructions before operating this trained and authorized personnel shall bepermitted to operate this machine. This Manual shouldbe considered a permanent part of your machine andshould remain with the machine at all times. If youhave any questions, call Genie 1 Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions .. 3 General Safety .. 5 Personal Safety .. 10 Work Area 18 Controls .. 25 Operating Instructions .. 46 Transport and Lifting Instructions .. 57 Specifications .. 59 Contact us:Internet: : ManualFifth Edition Fourth PrintingPart No. 114312GS-30 GS-32 GS-461 IntroductionDangerFailure to obey the instructions andsafety rules in this Manual will resultin death or serious Not Operate Unless:You learn and practice the principles of safemachine operation contained in this operator ' Avoid hazardous and understand the safety rulesbefore going on to the next Always perform a pre-operation Always perform function tests prior to Inspect the Only use the machine as it was read, understand and obey themanufacturer's instructions and safety rules safety and Operator's manuals and read, understand and obey employer'ssafety rules and worksite read, understand and obey all applicablegovernmental are properly trained to safely operate , Users and Operators: Genie appreciates your choice of our machine foryour application.

2 Our number one priority is usersafety, which is best achieved by our joint feel that you make a major contribution tosafety if you, as the equipment users andoperators:1 Comply with employer, job site andgovernmental Read, understand and follow the instructionsin this and other manuals supplied with Use good safe work practices in a commonsense Only have trained/certified operators,directed by informed and knowledgeablesupervision, running the there is anything in this Manual that is not clearor which you believe should be added, pleasecontact : : ManualFifth Edition Fourth Printing2GS-30 GS-32 GS-46 Part No. 114312 Intended UseThis machine is intended to be used only to liftpersonnel, along with their tools and materials toan aerial work Sign MaintenanceReplace any missing or damaged safety operator safety in mind at all times. Use mildsoap and water to clean safety signs. Do not usesolvent-based cleaners because they may damagethe safety sign ClassificationGenie uses symbols, color coding and signalwords to identify the following:Safety alert symbol used to alertyou to potential personal injuryhazards.

3 Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbolto avoid possible injury or a hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, will result indeath or serious a hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, could resultin death or serious a hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, could resultin minor or moderate a hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, could resultin property 's ManualFifth Edition Fourth PrintingPart No. 114312GS-30 GS-32 GS-463 Symbol and Hazard Pictorials DefinitionsRead theoperator s manualRead theservicemanualTip-over hazardCrush hazardCrush hazardCollision hazardTip-over hazardTip-over hazardTip-over hazardElectrocutionhazardElectrocutionha zardExplosion hazardFire hazardBurn hazardSkin injectionhazardKeep away frommoving partsEngage safetyarmKeep clear ofoutriggers andtiresMove machine tolevel groundLower theplatformMaintain requiredclearanceDo not set upwhere it cannotbe leveled withoutriggersClose chassistrayOnly trainedmaintenancepersonnel shouldaccesscompartmentsUse a piece ofcardboard orpaper to searchfor leaksOperator's ManualFifth Edition Fourth Printing4GS-30 GS-32 GS-46 Part No.

4 114312 Symbol and Hazard Pictorials DefinitionsWheel loadVoltage rating forpower to platformPressure rating forair line to platformGrounded AC3-wire onlyReplace damagedwires and cordsNo smokingBatteries used ascounterweightsLanyardattachment pointTiedownChock the wheelsRelease brakesTransportdiagramWind speedSide forceMaximum capacity including occupantOperator's ManualFifth Edition Fourth PrintingPart No. 114312GS-30 GS-32 GS-465 General SafetySafety signs and locationsDecals with wordsDANGER114359 ATip-over HazardsImproper use of outriggers willresult in death or the Manual for safeoperation of not set machine upwhere it cannot be leveledusing the and understand operator 'sManual, Responsibilities Manual andSafety Manual and all safety signsbefore using or maintaining you do not understand theinformation in the manuals, consultyour supervisor, the owner or DWARNINGI mproper operation ormaintenance can result inserious injury or Use HazardThe operator is responsible for safemachine operation.

5 This includes:1 Avoid hazardous Always perform a pre-operation perform function tests prior to work Only use the machine as it was not operate unless:You read, understand and obey:- manufacturer s instructions and safetyrules safety and operator 'smanuals and decals- employer s safety rules- applicable governmental regulationsYou are properly trained to safely operate thismachineElectrocution HazardsThis machine isnot electricallyinsulated and willnot provideprotection fromcontact with orproximity toelectrical required voltageRequired clearance300V to 50KV10 m50KV to 200KV15 m200KV to 350KV20 m350KV to 500KV25 m500KV to 750KV35 m750KV to 1000KV45 mExplosion HazardsDo not start engine if you smell or detectliquid petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline,diesel fuel or other not refuel the machine with the to read, understand and obey the Operator's Manual and the following safety ruleswill result in death or serious HazardsDo not exceed rated load not raise platform unless machine is on a firmsurface.

6 Avoid drop-offs, holes and unstable orslippery not drive machine on a slope that exceeds themaximum slope or side slope rating for without outriggers:Do not raise platform unlessmachine is on a with outriggers:Do not raise platform unlessmachine is not raise platform whenwind speeds may exceed 28mph / m/s. Do notoperate machine in strong orgusty winds. Do not increasesurface area of platform orload. Increasing areaexposed to wind willdecrease machine not drive the machine onor near uneven terrain,unstable surfaces or otherhazardous conditions withthe platform not push off or pull towardany object outside of not place or attach overhanging loads to anypart of this extreme care and slow speeds while drivingthe machine in stowed position across uneventerrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces andnear holes and not alter or disable machine components that inany way affect safety and not place ladders or scaffolds in platform oragainst any part of this not use machine on a moving or mobilesurface or sure all tires are in good condition, castlenuts are properly tightened and cotter pins areproperly HazardsDo not sit.

7 Stand or climb onthe platform guard a firm footing on theplatform floor at all not climb down from theplatform when platform entry chain and closeentry gate before HazardsKeep hands and limbs out of common sense and planning when operatingmachine with controller from ground. Maintainsafe distances between operator , machine andfixed HazardsBe aware of limited sightdistance and blind spots whendriving or work area for overheadobstructions or other aware of crushing hazard when graspingplatform guard and use color-coded direction arrows onthe platform controls for drive and steer Machine HazardsDo not use a damaged or malfunctioning sure all maintenance has been performed asspecified in the appropriate Operator's and servicemanualsBe sure all decals are in place and sure safety, operator s and responsibilitiesmanuals are complete, legible and in the storagecontainer located on the A44736 CDANGERTip-overHazardIf tilt-alarmsounds, unit ison a severeslope.

8 Death orserious injurycould Lower Move themachineto 's ManualFifth Edition Fourth Printing6GS-30 GS-32 GS-46 Part No. 114312 General SafetySafety signs and locationsDecals with words82558 BInjection HazardEscaping fluid under pressure canpenetrate skin, causing serious pressure before disconnectinghydraulic lines. Keep away from leaksand pin holes. Use a piece of cardboardor paper to search for leaks. Do not injected into skin must besurgically removed within a few hoursby a doctor familiar with this type ofinjury or gangrene will HazardDeath or injury can result from contacting electric contact the electric power line owner. The electricpower shall be disconnected or the power lines moved orinsulated before machine operations ADANGERM aintain required voltage Required clearance0 to 50KV10 m50KV to 200KV15 m200KV to 350KV20 m350KV to 500KV25 m500KV to 750KV35 m750KV to 1000KV45 m82561 BCrushing HazardDeath or serious injury canresult from contact withmoving scissor armbeforeperformingmaintenanceor CCrushing hazardContact withmoving parts willresult in death orserious away from the outriggers ortires onto a person's foot canresult in serious BWARNINGKeep clear of outriggers andtires before the outriggers ortires onto a person's foot canresult in serious BWARNINGKeep clear of outriggers andtires before accessis withcomponents underany cover may resultin serious trained maintenance personnelshould access compartments.

9 Accessby operator is only advised whenperforming Pre-operation Inspection. Allcompartments must remain closed andsecured during HWARNINGF ailure to read, understand and obey the safety rules will result in death or serious AThe operator is responsible for safe machine operation. This includes:1 Avoid hazardous Always perform a pre-operation perform function tests prior to the work Only use the machine as it was not operate unless:You read, understand and obey:- manufacturer s instructions and safety rules safetyand Operator's manuals and decals- employer s safety rules- applicable governmental regulationsYou are properly trained to safely operate this theplatform ordriving themachine withchassis traysopen will resultin death orserious BDANGERC lose chassis traysbefore raising theplatform or drivingthe 's ManualFifth Edition Fourth PrintingPart No. 114312GS-30 GS-32 GS-467 Safety signs and locationsDecals with wordsGeneral SafetyElectrocution HazardDeath or injury can result from contacting electric contact the electric power line owner.

10 The electricpower shall be disconnected or the power lines moved orinsulated before machine operations ADANGERM aintain required voltage Required clearance0 to 50KV10 m50KV to 200KV15 m200KV to 350KV20 m350KV to 500KV25 m500KV to 750KV35 m750KV to 1000KV45 m31508 DConnect charger to a groundedAC 3-wire electrical outlet each use, inspect fordamaged cord, cables andwires. Replace damaged itemsbefore / Fire HazardDeath or serious injury willresult from use of improper ordamaged cord and theplatform ordriving themachine withchassis traysopen will resultin death orserious BDANGERC lose chassis traysbefore raising theplatform or drivingthe CCrushing hazardContact withmoving parts willresult in death orserious away from BCrushing HazardDeath or serious injury canresult from contact withmoving scissor armbeforeperformingmaintenanceor the outriggers ortires onto a person's foot canresult in serious BWARNINGKeep clear of outriggers andtires before HazardFailure to secure machine beforereleasing brakes will result indeath or serious BDANGERINSTRUCTIONSB rake Release Operation1 Chock wheels to prevent machinefrom Be sure winch line is properly securedto drive chassis tie points and path isclear of all in black brake release knob toopen brake red brake release pump machine is loaded.