Genie Z-135/70 User manual

Operator’s Manual
Z-135/70
Second Edition
First Printing
Part No. 114475
Serial Number Range
after 00000
with
Maintenance
Information
CE

Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing
Z-135/70 PartNo.114475
Copyright © 2005 by Genie Industries
First Edition: Third Printing, August 2006
Second Edition: First Printing, February 2007
"Genie" and "Z" are registered trademarks of
Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other
countries.
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
Important
Read,understandandobey thesesafety rulesand
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
Introduction ................................................................ 1
Symbols and Hazard Pictorials Definitions................. 3
GeneralSafety........................................................... 5
PersonalSafety ......................................................... 7
Work Area Safety....................................................... 8
Legend ...................................................................... 16
Controls .................................................................... 17
Inspections ............................................................... 25
OperatingInstructions ............................................... 38
TransportandLifting Instructions .............................. 49
Maintenance ............................................................. 52
Specifications ........................................................... 55
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Introduction
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
machineoperationcontainedinthisoperator's
manual.
1 Avoidhazardoussituations.
Knowandunderstandthesafetyrulesbefore
going on to the next section.
2 Alwaysperformapre-operationinspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Youread,understand andobeythe
manufacturer'sinstructionsand safetyrules—
safetyandoperator'smanualsandmachine
decals.
Youread,understandandobeyemployer's
safety rules and work site regulations.
Youread,understandandobeyallapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Youare properlytrained tosafely operate the
machine.
Owners, Users and Operators:
Genieappreciates your choiceof our machinefor
yourapplication. Ournumber onepriority is user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
We feel that you make a major contribution to
safety if you, as the equipment users and
operators:
1 Comply with employer, job site and
governmentalrules.
2 Read, understand and follow the instructions
in this and other manuals supplied with this
machine.
3 Use goodsafe work practices ina
commonsenseway.
4 Onlyhavetrained/certifiedoperators,directed
byinformedandknowledgeablesupervision,
runningthemachine.
If there is anything in this manual that is not clear
orwhich youbelieve should be added, please
contact us.
Internet:www.genielift.com
E-mail:[email protected]

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Intended Use
This machine is intended to be used only to lift
personnel, along with their tools and materials to an
aerial work site.
Introduction
Safety Sign Maintenance
Replace any missing or damaged safety signs.
Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild
soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use
solvent-basedcleanersbecausetheymaydamage
the safety sign material.
Hazard Classification
Genie uses symbols, color coding and signal words
to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
youto potentialpersonal injury
hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
deathor seriousinjury.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
inminorormoderate injury.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
inpropertydamage.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue

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Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions
ExplosionHazard
Electrocution
Hazard FallHazard
CrushHazard
Tip-overHazard
Tip-overHazard
Tip-overHazard Electrocution
Hazard Maintainrequired clearance.
Readtheoperator’s
manual.
Keep off this
surface.
Keepawayfrom
path of moving
platform.
Nosmoking.
Noflame.
Stopengine.
Do not use ether
orotherhigh
energystarting
aids on machines
equippedwith
glowplugs.
Readservice
manual
Ratedplatform
capacity
Platformuphill:
1 Lowerprimary
2 Retract/lower
secondary
3 Retractprimary
Platformdownhill:
1 Retract primary
2 Retract/lower
secondary
3 Lowerprimary
Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds
whileelevated.
Onlytrained
maintenance
personnelshould
access
compartments
CrushHazard Keepawayfrom
movingparts.
ExplosionHazard
Disconnectbattery.

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Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions
Lanyard
attachmentpoint Wheelload Voltageratingfor
powertoplatform Pressureratingfor air line to platform
Avoid contact. Tie-down
instructions Tie-down instructions
Fireextinguisher
Weightofwelder
reducescapacity Windspeed
No step. Donotjump-start
this battery.
FireHazard
Tirespecification

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General Safety
Safety signs and locations
133179 A
82546 B
272 kg
+
< =
272 kg

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General Safety
Safety signs and locations
133179 A
133180 A

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Personal Safety
Fall Protection
Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is
requiredwhenoperatingthismachine.
Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness in
accordancewithgovernmentalregulations.Attach
the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.
Operators must comply with employer, job site and
governmentalrulesregardingtheuseofpersonal
protectiveequipment.
All PFPE must comply with applicable
governmentalregulations,andmustbeinspected
and used in accordance with the PFPE
manufacturer’sinstructions.

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Work Area Safety
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not
electricallyinsulated
andwill not provide
protection from contact
with or proximity to
electricalcurrent.
Maintain safe distances
fromelectricalpower
linesandapparatusin
accordancewith
applicable
governmental
regulationsandthe
followingchart.
LineVoltage Required Clearance
0 to 50KV 3.0 m
50 to 200KV 4.6 m
200 to 350KV 6.1 m
350 to 500KV 7.6 m
500 to 750KV 10.6 m
750 to 1000KV 13.7 m
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or
sag and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energizedpowerlines.Personnelonthegroundor
in the platform must not touch or operate the
machine until energized power lines are shut off.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Donotoperatethemachineduringlightningor
storms.
Beforeperforming service onthis machine,
disconnectthebatteriesunderbothturntable
covers.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants,equipment and materialsshall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity 272 kg
Maximum occupants 2
The weight of options and accessories, such as
pipecradles,panel cradlesandwelders,will reduce
the rated platform capacity and must be factored
into the total platform load. See the decals with the
options.
If using accessories, read, understand and obey
the decals and instructions with the accessory.