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Genie Powered Superlift Advantage Part No. 52035
Operator's Manual First Edition
Copyright © 1998 by Genie Industries
First Edition: First Printing, March 1998
"Genie" and "Superlift" are registered trademarks
of Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other
countries.
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
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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
Legend ...................................................................... 6
Pre-operation Inspection ........................................... 8
Function Tests.......................................................... 10
Workplace Inspection ............................................... 13
Operating Instructions .............................................. 14
Load Capacity Charts ............................................... 17
Transport Instructions .............................................. 19
Decals ...................................................................... 20
Specifications ........................................................... 23
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Operator's ManualFirst Edition
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 Avoidhazardoussituations.
Knowandunderstandthe above principle
before going on to the next section.
2 Alwaysperform apre-operation
inspection.
3 Always perform the function tests prior to
use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as a material lift.
You read, understand and obey:
manufacturer's instructions and safety
rules–operator'smanual and machine
decals
employer's safety rules and worksite
regulations
applicablegovernmentalregulations

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Fall Hazards
Do not use as a personnel lifting platform or step.
Do not stand on load handling attachments.
Do not climb on mast.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not raise the load unless the 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
machine.
Do not move the machine with a raised load,
except for minor positioning.
SAFETY RULES
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
guy-wired.
Do not place ladders or
scaffolding against any
part of the machine.
Do not exceed the rated
load capacity.
Prior to use, check the
work area for drop-offs,
holes, bumps, debris,
unstable or slippery surfaces or other possible
hazardous conditions.
Avoid debris and uneven surfaces while rolling a
Genie Superlift with the legs folded up.
Do not replace machine parts critical to stability or
structure with items of different weight or
specification.
Do not cause a horizontal force or side load to the
machine by raising or lowering a fixed or
overhanging load.
Do not use the machine
on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Do not use the rotating
barrel handler or the
vertical barrel stacker
with a PSLA-20.

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SAFETY RULES
ElectrocutionHazards
This machine is not
electrically insulated and
will not provide
protection from contact
with or proximity to
electrical current.
Maintain safe distances
away from electrical
power lines and
apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.
Allow for mast movement and electrical line sway
or sag, and be aware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel must not touch
or operate machine until power lines are shut off.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Do not operate DC battery charger unless using a
3-wire grounded extension cord connected to a
grounded AC circit. Do not alter or disable 3-wire
grounded plugs.
Bodily Injury Hazards
Do not grasp cable.
Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or
air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate
and/or burn skin.
Collision Hazards
Do not raise if the load is not properly centered on
the load handling attachment.
Check the work area for overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards.
Do not stand under or allow personnel under the
machine when the load is raised.
Do not stand under load. Safety brake system (if
equipped) will allow the load to drop 1 to 2 feet
before locking columns.
Do not lower the load unless the area below is
clear of personnel and obstructions.
Do not tilt the machine back unless the area is
clear of personnel and obstructions.
Use common sense and planning when
transporting 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.
Lifting Hazards
Use the appropriate number of people and proper
lifting techniques to load or tip the machine.
Use proper lifting techniques when installing or
removing the load handling attachments.
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

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SAFETY RULES
Damaged Machine Hazards
Do not use a damaged or
malfunctioning machine.
Do not use a machine with a
worn, frayed, kinked or
damaged cable.
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 legible and in
storage box located on the lower cable guard.
Improper Use Hazard
Never leave a Genie Superlift unattended with a
load. Unauthorized personnel may attempt to
operate the machine without proper instruction,
creating an unsafe condition.
Crushing Hazards
Keep hands and fingers away from folding legs
and other potential pinch points.
Maintain a firm grasp on the leg when the retaining
pin is removed. The leg will drop.
Adjustable Flat Forks
Do not raise the load unless the
snap pins are properly inserted in
the forks.
Fork Extensions
Do not raise the load unless the fork extensions
are properly secured to the forks.

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SAFETY RULES
Decal Legend
Genie product decals use color coding and signal
words to identify the following:
Red—used to indicate the
presence of a hazard that will
cause death or serious injury.
Orange—used to indicate the
presence of a hazard that may
cause death or serious injury.
Yellow—used to indicate the
presence of a hazard that will or
may cause serious injury or
damage to the machine.
Green—used to indicate operation
or maintenance information.
Battery and Charger 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.
Battery pack must remain
in upright position.
Explosion Hazards
Batteries emit explosive
gas. Keep sparks, flames
and lighted tobacco away
from battery.
Charge batteries in a
well-ventilated area.
Do not disconnect charger DC output wires from
battery when charger is on.
ElectrocutionHazards
Connect charger to a
grounded AC circuit only.
Do not expose battery or
charger to water and/or rain.
Before each use, inspect for
damage. Replace damaged
components before
operating.
Lifting Hazard
Battery pack weighs 90 lbs (40.8 kg). Use the
appropriate number of people and proper lifting
techniques when lifting the battery pack.

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Legend
1 Loading wheels/steer
handles
2 Cable
3 Carriage
4 Hand controls
5 Power unit
6 Mast
7 Loading wheels
8 Emergency Stop button
9 Loading wheel adjustment
pin
10 Battery pack
11 Battery charger
12 Hold down bar
13 Manual lowering valve
14 Arm lock knob
15 Straddle base
16 Up button
17 Down button
18 Leg swivel caster
19 Leg
20 Leg retaining pin
21 Load handling
attachment pin
22 Manual storage
container
23 Snap pin
24 Lifting shackle
25 Fork mounting
bracket
26 Fork extension
27 Fork extension
retaining pin

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LEGEND
Standard Forks Adjustable Forks
23
23
21
21
27
24
21
BoomFlat Forks
23
21
25
23
26

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Pre-operation Inspection
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation
inspection.
Know and understand the above principle
before going on to the next section.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the work place.
5 Only use the machine as a material lift.
Fundamentals
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a
Pre-operation Inspection.
The Pre-operation Inspection is a visual inspection
performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
The inspection is designed to discover if anything
is apparently wrong with a machine before the
operator performs the function tests.
Refer to the list on page 9 and check each of the
items and locations for modifications, damage or
loose or missing parts.
A damaged or modified machine must never be
used. If damage or any variation from factory
delivered condition is discovered, the machine
must be tagged and removed from service.
Repairs to the machine may only be made by a
qualified service technician, according to the
manufacturer's specifications. After repairs are
completed, the operator must perform a
pre-operation inspection again before going on to
the function tests.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be
performed by qualified service technicians,
according to the manufacturer's specifications and
the requirements listed in the responsibilities
manuals.