Par ts Manual Operator's Manual Supplement - Genie

1 Parts ManualSerial Number RangeOperator's Manual SupplementPart No. 97636 First EditionSixth PrintingFor Authorized and Trained Set Lighting Technicians and Studio Grips Special Supplement to Genie IndustriesOperator's Manual WARNINGThis Manual is solely for use by set lighting technicians and sgshave completed training offered by qualified trainers in aerial work platform operation combined with use of set lighting, camera equipment and light diffusion frames. Users of this Manual must be trained as Genie aerial work platform operators. Failure to receive training and to use the information contained in this Supplement and in the operator s Manual may result in death or serious rip who Operator's Manual SupplementFirst Edition Sixth Printing2 Part No.

2 97636 For Authorized and Trained Set LightingTechnicians and Studio GripsImportantThis is a supplemental Manual and modificationspermitted herein are exceptions to normal for normal operation are contained in theOperator's Manual for each Industries reserves the right to modify thissupplement without notice, or to revoke themodification approval if the Supplement is used in amanner that creates a safety Purpose of this Manual .. 3 Proof of Training & Records Retention .. 3 Safety 4 Wind Speed 6 platform Capacity Reduction Chart .. 7 Material Lifting 10 Copyright 1999 by Genie IndustriesFirst Edition, Sixth Printing, June 2008" Genie " is a registered trademarkof Genie Industries in the and manyother machines comply with ANSI/SIA Printed on recycled paperPrinted in Supplementto Genie IndustriesOperator's ManualOperator's Manual SupplementFirst Edition Sixth PrintingPart No.

3 976363 Limited Purpose of ThisManualThis Supplemental Manual was prepared by GenieIndustries at the express request of unionsrepresenting Set Lighting Technicians and StudioGrips. These operators requested Genie 's writtenpermission to use the Approved Models listedbelow in certain ways that deviate from Genie 'sstandard manuals for that equipment. ThisSupplemental Manual contains Genie 's writtenpermission and the requirements that must befollowed by specifically trained operators to enablethem to use the Approved Models in the mannerset forth in this Supplemental of Training and RecordsRetentionQualified trainers shall provide proof of training toall successful trainees. The document evidencingtraining shall include the following information:1 The name of the person ( operator ) being trainedor The name of the organization providing trainingor The name of the trainer(s).

4 4 Clear identification that the training covered theapplications contained in this The date of of training shall be retained by the trainersfor at least four years and shall include all theinformation listed ModelsWarningFailure to comply with the followingrequirements may result in death orserious injury. Any operator using Genie equipment in themanner set forth in this Supplemental Manualmust be a Set Lighting Technician or StudioGrip AND must have completed a specifictraining course that complies with therequirements of this Supplemental Manual . Ifyou are not a Set Lighting Technician or StudioGrip who has received specific training, do notdeviate from the requirements of the standardGenie Operator's Manual for use of Genieequipment.

5 Strict compliance with this SupplementalManual, as well as Genie 's standard operator 'sManual and Manual of Responsibilities, alongwith completion of specialized training, isessential to safe operation of the ApprovedModels as set forth in this ICZ-60/34Z-80/60 Important Information4 Part No. 97636 Operator's Manual SupplementFirst Edition Sixth PrintingFor the Attachment of SetLighting, Camera Equipmentand Light Diffusion FramesDangerFailure to comply with the followingrequirements will result in death orserious of the Approved Modelsfor use by attachment of lights, lightmounting hardware, camera mountinghardware and light diffusion frames(LDFs) to the platform guard rail isauthorized by Genie Industries only ifthe following rules and requirementsare strictly followed: Operators must have completed training for theattachment of lighting or camera equipment andLDFs to the platform guard rail.

6 Training mustinclude, but not be limited to, informationregarding the effect on platform capacity andstability resulting from the attachment ofequipment to the platform guard rail or to theboom of the aerial lift, and hazards associatedwith this application. All operating instructions and warningscontained in the operator s Manual , SafetyManual and Manual of Responsibilities, and ondecals found on the particular Genie aerial lift,must be followed. The aerial lift must be operated only on a firm,level surface. Operators must be trained and be able todemonstrate proficiency in the operation of thespecific model of Genie aerial lift beingoperated. Genie booms are not insulated. Precautionsshall be taken to protect the operator and peopleon the ground from electrocution hazards.

7 Theattachment of power supply cables to the boomshall not restrict the movement of the aerial liftor endanger the operator or people on theground. Attachment of power supply cables to the boomshall be accomplished in a manner that doesnot cause a tip-over hazard due to a side orvertical force that could result in the machinebecoming unstable. Power supply cables must be attached to theend of each boom section in a manner thatensures the cable cannot be damaged fromtensioning, pinching or crushing when the boomis operated. LDFs hung from the platform guard rail must notbe rigidly attached in any manner that couldcause or impose a side or vertical load fromwind or contact with adjacent objects greaterthan the rated side load posted at the entranceto the platform .

8 Attachment of LDFs and rope to the platformshall be accomplished in a manner that doesnot cause a tip-over hazard due to a side orvertical force that could result in the machinebecoming unstable. Do not alter the guard rail system by drilling,welding, crushing, damaging or making anyother modifications that compromise thestrength of the guard rail when attaching movieproduction RulesOperator's Manual SupplementFirst Edition Sixth PrintingPart No. 976365 The entrance to the platform , the platformcontrols, including the foot switch and theemergency stop button, the lanyard anchoragepoints, the platform decals and instructioncontainer must remain accessible when movieproduction equipment is attached to theplatform. Operators must not gain access to or exit theplatform by means of walking or climbing on theboom or lift structure or by attaching a rope or ahanging ladder from the platform or itssupporting structure.

9 Access to and exit fromthe platform shall be accomplished at groundlevel only. The combined weight of platform attachments,power supply cables, mounting hardware, platform occupant(s), tools and equipment mustin all cases remain less than the maximumrated platform capacity. Use the platformcapacity reduction chart found in thissupplement to determine allowable platformload. The number and size of attachments must belimited by consideration of the maximumallowable wind speed and the surface area ofplatform attachments. Use the wind speed chartfound in this Supplement to determine maximumallowable wind speed. Information regarding the attachment of LDFsand lighting and camera equipment shall besupplied only to trained union must be familiar with thesesupplemental instructions and warnings beforethey are allowed to operate any Genie boomthat is approved for this RULES6 Part No.

10 97636 Operator's Manual SupplementFirst Edition Sixth PrintingFor Light Diffusion Frames andLarge Surface Area PlatformAttachments on Genie BoomsApproved ModelsWind Speed ChartS-40S-45S-60S-65S-60 HCS-80S-85S-100S-105S-120S-125Z-45/25Z-4 5/25JZ-34/22 ICZ-60/34Z-80/60 Tip Over HazardUsing a boom in wind speeds greater thanrecommended or exceeding the recommendedsurface area of the platform by attaching movieproduction equipment will result in the boombecoming unstable and will result in death orserious movie production equipment, such as lightdiffusion frames or set lighting, is attached to aboom platform , operation in windy conditions islimited by the frame size (or total surface area ofthe equipment) and wind speed as follows:MaximumFrameWindSize (Area)Speed4 x 4 (16 sq.)