Genie Z-34 User Manual

Operator’s Manual

with Maintenance Information

First Edition

Fifth Printing

Part No. 56011

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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

Controls ..................................................................... 7

Pre-operation Inspection............................................ 9

Maintenance ............................................................. 11

Function Tests .......................................................... 14

Workplace Inspection ............................................... 18

Operating Instructions .............................................. 19

Transport & Lifting Instructions ................................. 23

Decals ...................................................................... 26

Specifications ........................................................... 28

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"Genie" and "Z" are registered trademarks of Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other countries.

These machines comply with ANSI/SIA 92.5-1992.

Printed on recycled paper

Printed in U.S.A.

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Safety Rules

Danger

Failure to obey the instructions and safety rules in this manual will 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 function tests prior to use. 4 Inspect the workplace. 5 Only use the machine as it was intended.

You read, understand and obey: Manufacturer's instructions and safety

rules—safety and operator's manuals and machine decals

Employer's safety rules and worksite

regulations

Applicable governmental regulations

You are properly trained to safely operate the

machine.

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Electrocution Hazards

This machine is not electrically insulated and will not provide protection from contact with or

proximity to electrical current.

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

Voltage Minimum Safe Phase to Phase Approach Distance

Feet Meters

0 to 300V Avoid Contact

300V to 50KV 10 3.05

50KV to 200KV 15 4.60

200KV to 350KV 20 6.10

350KV to 500KV 25 7.62

500KV to 750KV 35 10.67

750KV to 1000KV 45 13.72

Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or sag and beware of strong or gusty winds.

Tip-over Hazards

Occupants and equipment shall not exceed the maximum platform capacity.

Maximum platform capacity 500 lbs 227 kg Maximum occupants 2

Do not raise or extend the boom unless the machine is on a firm, level surface.

Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator. The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the machine is on a severe slope.

If the tilt alarm sounds: Do not extend, rotate or raise the boom above horizontal. Move the machine to a firm, level surface before raising the platform. If the tilt alarm sounds when the platform is raised, use extreme caution to retract the boom and lower the platform. Do not rotate the boom while lowering. Move the machine to a firm, level surface before raising the platform.

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

Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms.

Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.

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Do not alter or disable the limit switches.

Do not drive over 0.6 mph / 1 km/h with the primary boom raised or extended or the secondary boom raised.

Do not use the platform controls to free a platform that is caught, snagged or otherwise prevented from normal motion by an adjacent structure. All personnel must be removed from the platform before attempting to free the platform using the ground controls.

Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds. Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load. Increasing the area exposed to the wind will decrease machine stability.

Do not push off or pull toward any object outside of the platform.

Maximum allowable side force - ANSI & CSA 150 lbs / 667 N

Maximum allowable manual force - CE

90 lbs / 400 N

Do not alter or disable machine components that in any way affect safety and stability.

Do not replace items critical to machine stability with items of different weight or specification.

Do not modify or alter an aerial work platform. Mounting attachments for holding tools or other materials onto the platform, toeboards or guard rail system can increase the weight in the platform and the surface area of the platform or the load.

Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any part of this machine.

Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving the machine in the stowed position across uneven terrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces and near holes and drop-offs.

Do not drive the machine on or near uneven terrain, unstable surfaces or other hazardous conditions with the boom raised or extended.

Do not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform or against any part of this machine.

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

Be sure all tires are in good condition and lug nuts are properly tightened.

Do not use the machine as a crane.

Do not push the machine or other objects with the boom.

Do not contact adjacent structures with the boom.

Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent structures.

Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter.

Explosion and Fire Hazards

Do not start the engine if you smell or detect liquid petroleum gas (LPG), gasoline, diesel fuel or other explosive substances.

Do not refuel the machine with the engine running.

Refuel the machine and charge the battery only in an open, well-ventilated area away from sparks, flames and lighted tobacco.

Fall Hazards

Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness and comply with applicable governmental regulations. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.

Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform guard rails. Maintain a firm footing on the platform floor at all times.

Do not climb down from the platform when raised.

Keep the platform floor clear of debris.

Do not operate the machine in hazardous locations or locations where potentially flammable or explosive gases or particles may be present.

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Lower the platform entry mid-rail or close the entry gate before operating.

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Collision Hazards

Be aware of limited sight distance and blind spots when driving or operating.

Be aware of boom position when rotating the turntable.

Machine must be on a level surface or secured before releasing the brakes.

Do not drive the machine with the remote brake system released. If the travel alarm sounds when not driving, the remote brake system is released.

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

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

Limit travel speed according to the condition of the ground surface, congestion, slope, location of personnel, and any other factors which may cause collision.

Do not operate a boom in the path of any crane unless the controls of the crane have been locked out and/or precautions have been taken to prevent any potential collision.

No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a machine.

Be aware of crushing hazards when grasping the platform guard rail.

It is recommended that operators wear an approved hard hat when operating the machine.

Observe and use color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive and steer functions.

Damaged Machine Hazards

Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.

Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the machine and test all functions before each work shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a damaged or malfunctioning machine.

Be sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual and the

Bi-Energy Service Manual.

Be sure all decals are in place and legible.

Be sure the operator’s, safety and responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located on the platform.

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Component Damage Hazards

Do not use any battery or charger greater than 12V to jump-start the engine.

Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.

Bodily Injury Hazard

Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate and/or burn skin.

When the engine is running, operate the machine in a well-ventilated area to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning.

Battery Safety Burn Hazards

Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and eyewear when working with batteries.

Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with baking soda and water.

Explosion Hazard

Keep sparks, flames and lighted tobacco away from batteries. Batteries emit explosive gas.

Electrocution Hazard

Avoid contact with electrical terminals.

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.

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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Controls

Platform Control Panel

1 Drive enable switch 2 Drive enable indicator light 3 Auxiliary power switch 4 Platform level switch 5 Horn button 6 Primary boom extend/retract

switch 7 Red Emergency Stop button 8 Not used 9 Battery charge indicator

(option)

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10 Proportional control handle for

drive function and thumb

rocker for steer function 11 Glow plug switch (option) 12 Engine idle (rpm) select

switch

· Rabbit and foot switch: foot switch activated high idle

· Turtle: low idle

· Rabbit: high idle and

quickest battery charging

13 Engine start switch

14 Boom function speed

controller 15 Jib boom up/down switch 16 Low battery indicator light 17 Secondary boom up/down

switch 18 Primary boom up/down

switch 19 Turntable rotate switch 20 Platform rotate switch

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Ground Control Panel

1 Turntable rotate switch 2 Platform rotate switch 3 Primary boom up/down switch 4 Platform level switch 5 Primary boom extend/retract switch 6 10A breaker for engine electrical circuits 7 10A breaker for control electrical circuits 8 Auxiliary power switch 9 Not used 10 Travel alarm 11 Key switch for platform/off/ground selection 12 Red Emergency Stop button

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13 10A breaker for controls return electrical

circuits 14 Hour meter 15 Glow plug switch (option) 16 Function enable switch 17 Engine start switch 18 Engine idle (rpm) select switch

· turtle: low idle

· rabbit: high idle and quickest battery

charging 19 Remote brake release 20 Jib boom up/down switch 21 Secondary boom up/down switch

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