Genie SUPERLIFT 33547 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

First Edition

Eighth Printing

Part No. 33547

Operator's Manual First Edition • Eighth Printing

Important

Read, understand and obey these safety rules and operating instructions before operating this machine. Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine at all times. If you have any questions, call Genie Industries.

Contents

Page

Safety ........................................................................ 1

Legend ....................................................................... 6

Pre-operation Inspection ............................................ 7

Function Tests........................................................... 9

Workplace Inspection................................................ 13

Operating Instructions............................................... 14

Load Capacity Charts................................................ 16

Decals ...................................................................... 18

Transport and Lifting Instructions .............................. 22

Specifications ........................................................... 23

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Safety Rules

Warning

Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual may result in death or serious injury.

Do Not Operate Unless:

You learn and practice the principles of safe

machine operation contained in this operator's manual.

1 Avoid hazardous situations. Know and understand the safety rules before

going on to the next section.

2 Always perform a pre-operation

inspection.

3 Always perform the function tests prior to

use. 4 Inspect the workplace. 5 Only use the machine as it was intended.

You read, understand and obey the

manufacturer's instructions and safety rules— safety and operator's manuals and machine decals.

You read, understand and obey employer's

safety rules and worksite regulations.

You read, understand and obey all applicable

governmental regulations.

You are properly trained to safely operate the

machine.

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SAFETY RULES

Fall Hazards

Do not use as a personnel lifting platform or step. Do not stand on the load handling attachments. Do not climb on the mast.

Tip-over Hazards

Do not raise the load unless the stabilizers (if equipped) and legs have been fully lowered and locked and the casters are in full contact with the ground.

Do not raise the load unless the leg retainer pins are properly inserted through the leg and the base.

Do not remove the leg retainer pins while the machine is loaded and/or raised.

Do not raise the load unless the machine is on a firm, level surface.

Do not raise the load unless the load handling attachment is properly secured to the machine.

Do not use blocks to level the machine.

Do not move the machine with a raised load, except for minor positioning.

Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds. Increasing the load surface area will decrease machine stability in windy conditions.

Do not leave a load raised when windy conditions may occur unless the machine(s) are properly guywired.

Do not exceed the rated load capacity. See Load Capacity Charts section.

Avoid debris and uneven surfaces while rolling a machine with the legs folded up.

Do not replace machine parts critical to stability or structure with items of different weight or

Prior to use, check the work area for drop-offs, holes, bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces or other possible hazardous conditions.

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specification. Do not cause a horizontal force or side load to the

machine by raising or lowering a fixed or overhanging load.

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Do not place ladders or scaffolding against any part of the machine.

Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile surface or vehicle.

Collision Hazards

Check the work area for overhead obstructions or other possible hazards.

Do not tilt the machine back unless the area is clear of personnel and obstructions.

Use common sense and planning when transporting the machine on an incline or slope.

Do not load for transport unless the machine and vehicle are on a level surface. Use proper lifting techniques to load the machine.

Electrocution Hazards

This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current.

Keep away from the machine if it contacts energized power lines. Personnel must not touch or operate the machine until power lines are shut off.

Maintain safe distances away from electrical power lines and apparatus in accordance with applicable governmental regulations and the following chart.

Voltage Minimum Safe

Approach Distance

Phase to Phase Feet Meters 0 to 300V Avoid Contact

300V to 50KV 10 3.1 50KV to 200KV 15 4.6 200KV to 350KV 20 6.1 350KV to 500KV 25 7.6 500KV to 750KV 35 10.7 750KV to 1000KV 45 13.7

Allow for mast movement and electrical line sway or sag, and be aware of strong or gusty winds.

Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.

Lifting Hazards

Use proper lifting techniques to load or tip the machine.

Use proper lifting techniques when installing or removing the load handling attachments.

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Crushing Hazards

Keep hands and fingers away from folding legs and other potential pinch points.

Do not raise if the load is not properly centered on the load handling attachment.

Do not raise unless the load is properly secured to the load handling attachment.

Do not stand under or allow personnel under the machine when the load is raised.

Do not lower the load unless the area below is clear of personnel and obstructions.

Do not stand under the load. The safety brake system (if equipped) will allow the load to drop 1 to 3 feet / 30 to 91 cm before locking the columns.

Maintain a firm grasp on the stabilizer when the lock plates are released. The stabilizer will drop.

Maintain a firm grasp on the leg when the retaining pin is removed. The leg will drop.

Maintain a firm grasp on the winch handles until the brake is locked. The brake is locked when the load will not cause the winch handles to turn.

Damaged Machine Hazards

Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.

Do not use a machine with a worn, frayed, kinked or damaged cable.

Do not use a machine with less than four wraps of cable on the winch drum when the carriage is fully lowered.

Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection prior to

each use. Be sure all decals are in place and legible. Be sure the operator's manual is complete, legible

and in the storage container located on the machine.

Maintain proper lubrication on the winch. See

Superlift Contractor Parts and Service Manual

details. Do not allow oil or grease on braking surfaces.

Do not use any type of lubrication on the column surfaces.

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Bodily Injury Hazard

Do not grasp the cable.

Improper Use Hazard

Never leave a machine unattended with a load. Unauthorized personnel may attempt to operate the machine without proper instruction, creating an unsafe condition.

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Decal Legend

Genie product decals use symbols, color coding and signal words to identify the following:

Safety alert symbol—used to alert personnel to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.

Red—used to indicate the presence of an imminently hazardous situation which, if not avoided, will result in death or serious injury.

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Orange—used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury.

Yellow with safety alert symbol— used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may cause minor or moderate injury.

Yellow without safety alert symbol—used to indicate the presence of a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in property damage.

Green—used to indicate operation or maintenance information.

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Legend

24 23

2 3 4 5 6

20 19

1 Winch 2 Lifting bracket 3 Cable 4 Mast 5 Carriage 6 Standard forks 7 Load handling attachment

retaining pin

8 Adjustable forks

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10 Boom 11 Shackle 1 2 Fork extension 1 3 Pipe cradle 1 4 Leg swivel caster 15 Leg 16 Hold-down bar 1 7 Leg retaining pin 1 8 Stabilizer (if equipped)

1 9 Stabilizer caster 20 Base 21 Stabilizer brace 2 2 Base swivel/lock caster with

brake 23 Transport wheel 2 4 Mast brace 25 Loading wheels/steer

handles

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