Operator’s Manual - Genie

1 operator s ManualOriginal InstructionsSixth EditionThird PrintingPart No. 227521withMaintenanceInformationZ-30 20 NRJZ-30 20 NAUSA ustraliaOperator's ManualSixth Edition Third PrintingZ-30/20N Z-30/20N RJPart No. 227521 Copyright 1995 by Genie IndustriesSixth Edition:Third Printing, April 2012" Genie " and "Z" are registered trademarks ofGenie Industries in the USA and many machines comply with 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 Rules.

2 1 Controls .. 10 Pre-operation 13 Function 15 Workplace 20 Operating Instructions .. 28 Transport and Lifting Instructions .. 31 Contact us:Internet: : ManualSixth Edition Third PrintingPart No. 227521Z-30/20N Z-30/20N RJ1 Safety RulesDangerFailure 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 's ManualSixth Edition Third Printing2Z-30/20N Z-30/20N RJPart No.

3 227521 SAFETY RULESE lectrocution HazardsThis machine is not electrically insulated and willnot provide protection from contact with orproximity to electrical safe distances from electrical power linesand apparatus in accordance with applicablegovernmental regulations and the following SafePhase to PhaseApproach DistanceFeet Meters0 to 300 VAvoid Contact300V to to to to to to for platform movement, electrical line swayor sag, and beware of strong or gusty away from the machine if it contactsenergized power lines. Personnel on the ground orin the platform must not touch or operate themachine until energized power lines are shut not operate the machine during lightning not use the machine as a ground for HazardsOccupants, equipment and materials shall notexceed the maximum platform platform capacity500 lbs227 kgMaximum platform capacityMachine equipped withAircraft Protection Package 440 lbs200 kgMaximum occupants2 The weight of options and accessories, such aspipe cradles, panel cradles and welders, willreduce the rated platform capacity and must befactored into the total platform load.

4 See the decalson the not raise or extend the boom unless themachine is on a firm, level not depend on the tilt alarm as a level tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when themachine is on a severe 's ManualSixth Edition Third PrintingPart No. 227521Z-30/20N Z-30/20N RJ3If the tilt alarm sounds while the boom is lowered:Do not extend, rotate or raise the boom abovehorizontal. Move the machine to a firm, levelsurface before raising the the tilt alarm sounds when the platform is raised:Use extreme caution. Identify the condition of theboom on the slope as shown below. Follow thesteps to lower the boom before moving to a firm,level surface. Do not rotate the boom the tilt alarm sounds with theplatform uphill:1 Lower the primary Lower the secondary Retract the primary the tilt alarm sounds with theplatform downhill:1 Retract the Lower the Lower the not alter or disable the limit not drive over mph / 1 km/h with the primaryboom raised or extended or the secondary not use the platform controls to free a platformthat is caught, snagged or otherwise preventedfrom normal motion by an adjacent structure.

5 Allpersonnel must be removed from the platformbefore attempting to free the platform using theground not raise the boom when wind speeds mayexceed 28 mph / m/s. If wind speeds exceed28 mph / m/s when the boom is raised, lowerthe boom and do not continue to operate not operate the machine in strong or gustywinds. Do not increase the surface area of theplatform or the load. Increasing the area exposedto the wind will decrease machine extreme care and slow speeds while drivingthe machine in the stowed position across uneventerrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces andnear holes and not drive the machine on or near uneventerrain, unstable surfaces or other hazardousconditions with the boom raised or not drive the machine on a slope that exceedsthe maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating ofthe machine.

6 Slope rating applies to machines inthe stowed slope rating, stowed positionCounterweight uphill35%19 Counterweight downhill20%11 Side slope25%14 Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditionsand adequate not push off or pull toward any object outsideof the allowablemanual force90 lbs / 400 NSAFETY RULESO perator's ManualSixth Edition Third Printing4Z-30/20N Z-30/20N RJPart No. 227521 SAFETY RULESDo not use the machine as a not push the machine or other objects with not contact adjacent structures with the not tie the boom or platform to not place loads outside the platform HazardsOccupants must wear asafety belt or harness andcomply with applicablegovernmental lanyard to the anchorprovided in the not sit, stand or climb on the platform guardrails.

7 Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor atall not climb down from the platform when the platform floor clear of the platform entry mid-rail or close the entrygate before not alter or disable machine components that inany way affect safety and not replace items critical to machine stabilitywith items of different weight or not modify or alter an aerial work platformwithout prior written permission from themanufacturer. Mounting attachments for holdingtools or other materials onto the platform, toeboardsor guard rail system can increase the weight in theplatform and the surface area of the platform or not place or attach overhanging loads to anypart of this not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform oragainst any part of this not transport tools and materials unless they areevenly distributed and can be safely handled byperson(s) in the not use the machine on a moving or mobilesurface or sure all tires are in good condition and lug nutsare properly not use batteries that weigh less than theoriginal equipment.

8 Batteries are used ascounterweight and are critical to machine battery must weigh a minimum of105 lbs / kg. Each battery box includingbatteries must weigh a minimum of530 lbs / 's ManualSixth Edition Third PrintingPart No. 227521Z-30/20N Z-30/20N RJ5 SAFETY RULESDo not lower the boom unless the area below isclear of personnel and travel speed according to the condition of theground surface, congestion, slope, location ofpersonnel, and any other factors which may not operate a boom in the path of any craneunless the controls of the crane have been lockedout and/or precautions have been taken to preventany potential stunt driving or horseplay while operating HazardsBe aware of limited sightdistance and blind spotswhen driving or aware of boom position when rotating the work area for overhead obstructions orother possible aware of crushing hazards when grasping theplatform guard must comply with employer.

9 Job site andgovernmental rules regarding the use of personalprotective and use the color-coded direction arrowson the platform controls and drive chassis for driveand steer 's ManualSixth Edition Third Printing6Z-30/20N Z-30/20N RJPart No. 227521 Decal LegendGenie product decals use symbols, color codingand signal words to identify the following:Safety alert symbol used to alertpersonnel to potential personalinjury hazards. Obey all safetymessages that follow this symbolto avoid possible injury or used to indicate thepresence of an imminentlyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, will result in death orserious used to indicate thepresence of a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if notavoided, could result in death orserious with safety alert symbol used to indicate the presence of apotentially hazardous situationwhich, if not avoided, may causeminor or moderate without safety alertsymbol used to indicate thepresence of a potentiallyhazardous situation which, if notavoided.

10 May result in used to indicate operationor maintenance RULESC omponent Damage HazardDo not use the machine as a ground for Machine HazardsDo not use a damaged or malfunctioning a thorough pre-operation inspection of themachine and test all functions before each workshift. Immediately tag and remove from service adamaged or malfunctioning sure all maintenance has been performed asspecified in this Manual and theGenie Z-30/20N Service sure all decals are in place and sure the operator s, safety and responsibilitiesmanuals are complete, legible and in the storagecontainer located on the Injury HazardDo not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil orair leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrateand/or burn contact with components under anycover will cause serious injury.