Genie GS-2668 RT User manual

Operator’s Manual
with Maintenance Information
First Edition
Tenth Printing
Part No. 48735

Genie GS-2668 RT & Genie GS-3268 RT Part No. 48735
Operator's Manual First Edition · Tenth Printing
Copyright © 1998 by Genie Industries
First Edition: Tenth Printing, January 2004
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Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other
countries. "GS" is a trademark of Genie
Industries.
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ANSI/SIA 92.6-1999.
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®
Important
Read,understandandobeythesesafetyrulesand
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, please call Genie
Industries.
Contents
Page
Safety ........................................................................ 1
Legend ...................................................................... 7
Controls..................................................................... 8
Pre-operationInspection ........................................... 12
Maintenance ............................................................. 14
Function Tests.......................................................... 17
Work Place Inspection .............................................. 20
OperatingInstructions............................................... 21
TransportInstructions ............................................... 25
FloorLoading ............................................................ 26
Decals ...................................................................... 27
Specifications ........................................................... 29
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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 work place.
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
applicablegovernmental regulations
You are properly trained to safely operate the
machine.

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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 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.
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.
Tip-overHazards
Occupants and equipment shall not exceed the
maximum platform capacity or the maximum
capacity of the platform extension.
Maximum capacity - GS-2668RT
Platform retracted 1250 lbs 567 kg
Platform extended - Platform only 950 lbs 431 kg
Platform extended - Extension only 300 lbs 136 kg
Maximum occupants - ANSI and CSA 4
Maximum occupants - CE
Outdoor use 4
Indoor use only 4
Maximum capacity - GS-3268RT
Platform retracted 1000 lbs 454 kg
Platform extended - Platform only 700 lbs 318 kg
Platform extended - Extension only 300 lbs 136 kg
Maximum occupants - ANSI and CSA 4
Maximum occupants - CE
Outdoor use 2
Indoor use only 4
1250 lbs / 567 kg Platform only
950 lbs / 431 kg
Extension only
300 lbs / 136 kg
1000 lbs / 454 kg Platform only
700 lbs / 318 kg
Extension only
300 lbs / 136 kg

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SAFETY RULES
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.
Donotdrivethe machine on or near uneven terrain,
unstablesurfacesorotherhazardousconditions
with the platform raised.
Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving
the machine in stowed position across uneven
terrain,debris,unstableor slippery surfaces and
nearholesanddrop-offs.
Do not push off or pull toward any object outside of
theplatform.
GS-2668 RT
ANSI & CSA - 4 person 200 lbs / 890 N
CE - Indoor use only - 4 person 200 lbs / 890 N
CE - Outdoor use - 4 person 90 lbs / 400 N
GS-3268 RT
ANSI & CSA - 4 person 200 lbs / 890 N
CE - Indoor use only - 4 person 200 lbs / 890 N
CE - Outdoor use - 2 person 150 lbs / 667 N
Do not alter or disable the limit switch(s).
Do not drive over 0.5 mph (0.8 km/h) with the
platformraised.
Modelswithout outriggers: Do not raise the platform
unless the machine is on a firm, level surface.
Modelswithoutriggers: Donotlowerthe outriggers
unless the machine is on a firm surface. Avoid
drop-offs, holes, unstable or slippery surfaces and
otherpossiblehazardousconditions.
Models with outriggers: Do not raise the platform
unless the machine is level. Do not set the
machine up on a surface where it cannot be leveled
usingonlytheoutriggers.
Modelswithoutriggers: Use common sense and
planningwhenloweringtheoutriggersonaslope.
The steer end outriggers must be lowered first.
Do not use the platform controls to free a platform
thatiscaught,snaggedorotherwise prevented
from normal motion by an adjacent structure. All
personnelmustberemovedfromtheplatform
before attempting to free the platform using the
groundcontrols.
Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator.
The tilt alarm sounds on the chassis and in the
platform when the machine is on a severe slope.
If tilt alarm sounds:
Lower the platform. Move the machine to a firm,
level surface. If the tilt alarm sounds when the
platform is raised, use extreme caution to lower the
platform.

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SAFETY RULES
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.
Mountingattachmentsforholdingtoolsorother
materialsontotheplatform, toeboardsorguardrail
system can increase the weight in the platform and
the surface area of the platform or the load.
Do not place or attach fixed or overhanging loads to
any part of this machine.
Do not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform or
against any part of this machine.
Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Be sure all tires are in good condition, castle nuts
areproperlytightenedandcotterpinsareproperly
installed.
Do not use the machine as a crane.
Do not push the machine or other objects with the
platform.
Do not contact adjacent structures with the
platform.
Do not tie the platform to adjacent structures.
Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter.
Fall Hazards
Occupantsshouldwear a
safety belt or harness and
complywithapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Attach lanyard to anchor
providedinplatform.
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.
Closetheentrygatebeforeoperating.
Do not operate the machine unless the guard rails
are properly installed and the entry is secured for
operation.

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SAFETY RULES
Collision Hazards
Be aware of limited sight
distance and blind spots
whendrivingoroperating.
Beawareof extendedplatformpositionwhen
movingthemachine.
Machine must be on level surface or secured
beforereleasingbrakes.
Itisrecommendedthatoperatorswearanapproved
hardhatwhenoperatingthemachine.
Checkworkarea foroverheadobstructionsorother
possiblehazards.
Beawareofcrushinghazardwhengraspingthe
platformguardrail.
Observeandusecolor-codeddirectionarrowson
the platform controls and platform decal plate for
drive and steer functions.
Do not operate a machine in the path of any crane
ormovingoverheadmachineryunlessthecontrols
of the crane have been locked out and/or
precautionshave been taken to prevent any
potentialcollision.
Nostuntdrivingorhorseplaywhileoperating a
machine.
Do not lower the platform unless the area below is
clearofpersonnelandobstructions.
Limit travel speed according to condition of ground
surface, congestion, slope, location of personnel
and any other factors which may cause collision.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery or charger greater than 12V
tojump-starttheengine.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Be sure hydraulic shutoff valves (located by
hydraulictank)areopenbeforestartingengine.
Explosion and Fire Hazards
Do not start the engine if you smell or detect liquid
petroleumgas(LPG),gasoline,dieselfuelorother
explosive substances.
Donotrefuelthemachinewiththeenginerunning.
Refuel the machine and charge the battery only in
anopen,well-ventilatedareaaway fromsparks,
flames and lighted tobacco.
Donotoperatethemachineinhazardouslocations
orlocationswhere potentiallyflammableor
explosive gases or particles may be present.

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Damaged Machine Hazards
Donotuseadamagedormalfunctioningmachine.
Conductathoroughpre-operationinspectionofthe
machine and test all functions before each work
shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a
damagedormalfunctioningmachine.
Besureallmaintenancehasbeenperformedas
specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie
service manual.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
Be sure the operator’s, safety and responsibilities
manualsarecomplete, legible and in the storage
containerlocatedontheplatform.
Crushing Hazards
Keep hands and limbs out of scissors.
Usecommonsenseandplanningwhenoperating
the machine with the controller from the ground.
Maintain safe distances between the operator, the
machine and fixed objects.
Maintain a firm grasp on the platform rail when
pulling the snap pin. Do not allow the platform
guard rails to fall.
Bodily Injury Hazard
Alwaysoperatethemachineinawell-ventilated
areatoavoidcarbonmonoxidepoisoning.
Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or
air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate
and/orburnskin.
SAFETY RULES
Decal Legend
Genie product decals use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
personneltopotentialpersonal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Red—usedtoindicate the
presence of an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.
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
potentiallyhazardoussituation
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—usedtoindicateoperation
or maintenance information.

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Legend
1 Platform entry gate
2 Platformguardrails
3 Manualstoragecontainer
4 Lanyardanchoragepoint
5 Platform extension lock
handle
6 Platformcontrols
7 Platformextension
8 Outriggercontrolpanel(if
equippedwithmanualcontrol
outriggers)
9 Outriggerhousing(ifequipped
withoutriggers)
10 Outriggerfootpad(ifequipped
withoutriggers)
11 LPG tank
12 Steertire
13 Engine side cover
14 Fuel tank
15 Non-steertire
16 Tiltalarm(undercover)
17 Entryladder/transport
tie-down
18 Groundcontrolswithmanual
loweringvalveandLED
diagnosticreadout
19 Groundcontrolssidecover
20 Hydraulic oil level indicator
(undercover)
21 Brakereleasepumpknoband
brakereleaseknob(hidden
from view in this picture)
22 LPGtank(optional)
23 Safety arm
24 GFCIoutlet

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Controls
Platform Controls (models
without outriggers)
1 Enginestopbutton
2 Enginestartbutton
3 Glowplugbutton
(Diesel models)
4 High idle button with indicator
light
5 Horn button
6 Machine on incline button:
Low speed operation for
inclines
7 Generator select switch with
indicatorlight
8 Platformextend/retract
enablebutton(option)
9 Headlight/taillight
button (option)
10 Emergency Stop button
11 Function enable switch
12 Proportional control handle
for drive functions and
optional platform extend/
retract function
13 Thumb rocker switch for
steer function
14 Errorindicatorlight
15 Powerlight
16 Function enable/high speed
select button for up/down
function
17 Function enable/low speed
select button for up/down
function
18 Platform up/down select
switch
19 Choke button (Gasoline/LPG
models)
20 LPG operation button with
indicator light (Gasoline/LPG
models)
Diesel models Gasoline/LPG models