Genie Z-34/22 User manual

Operator’s Manual Second Edition
Ninth Printing
Part No. 43654
with Maintenance Information
Before serial number Z34N-2101 and Z34-1735:
Incorrect operation can result from use of this manual on machines that have not been updated
according to Genie Campaign Bulletin 070001. Death or Serious Injury can result.
This manual only applies to machines that have been updated according to Genie Campaign
Bulletin 070001. Contact Genie Industries for information on this bulletin.
After serial number Z34N-2100 and Z-34-1734:
Genie Campaign Bulletin 070001 does not apply to these machines.

Genie Z-34/22 & Genie Z-34/22N Part No.43654
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Ninth Printing
Copyright © 1996 by Genie Industries
First Edition: Third Printing, July 1996
Second Edition: Ninth Printing, June 2007
"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.
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 ..................................................................... 8
Pre-operationInspection........................................... 10
Maintenance............................................................. 12
Function Tests.......................................................... 14
Workplace Inspection ............................................... 19
Operating Instructions .............................................. 20
Transport & Lifting Instructions ................................. 25
Decals ...................................................................... 28
Specifications ........................................................... 30
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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
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,understandandobey:
Manufacturer'sinstructionsandsafety
rules—safetyandoperator'smanuals
andmachinedecals
Employer's safety rules and worksite
regulations
Applicablegovernmentalregulations
Youare properlytrained tosafely operatethe
machine.

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SAFETY RULES
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.
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-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.
Donot rotate theboom while lowering.Move the
machine to a firm, level surface before raising the
platform.

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SAFETY RULES
Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds
the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating of
the machine. Slope rating applies to machines in
thestowed position.
Maximumslope rating, stowed position,
Counterweight uphill 20% (11°)
Counterweight downhill 20% (11°)
Side slope 20% (11°)
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
andadequatetraction.
Donot drivethe machineon or near uneven terrain,
unstablesurfacesorother hazardous conditions
withthe boom raised or extended.
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.
Mountingattachments forholding toolsor other
materialsontotheplatform,toeboards or guardrail
system can increase the weight in the platform and
the surface area of the platform or the load.
Do not alter or disable the limit switches.
Do not drive over 0.6 mph / 1 km/h with the primary
boomraisedorextendedor the secondary boom
raised.
Do not use the platform controls to free a platform
thatiscaught, snagged orotherwiseprevented
from normal motion by an adjacent structure. All
personnelmust be removedfrom theplatform
before attempting to free the platform using the
groundcontrols.
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.
Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving
the machine in the stowed position across uneven
terrain,debris, unstableor slipperysurfaces and
nearholesanddrop-offs.

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SAFETY RULES
Fall Hazards
Occupants must wear a
safety belt or harness and
complywithapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Attach lanyard to the anchor
providedinthe 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.
Lower the platform entry mid-rail or close the entry
gatebeforeoperating.
Do not place or attach 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 and lug nuts
areproperlytightened.
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
originalequipment.Batteriesare used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh 88 lbs / 40 kg. Each
battery box including batteries must weigh a
minimum of 452 lbs / 205 kg.
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.

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SAFETY RULES
Collision Hazards
Be aware of limited sight
distance and blind spots
whendrivingoroperating.
Beaware of boom position whenrotating the
turntable.
The machine must be on a level surface or secured
beforereleasingthebrakes.
Do not drive the machine with the brakes released.
If the travel alarm sounds when not driving, the
brakesarereleased.
Checkworkareaforoverheadobstructionsorother
possiblehazards.
Beawareofcrushinghazardswhengraspingthe
platformguardrail.
Itisrecommended that operatorswearanapproved
hardhatwhenoperatingthemachine.
Observeandusethecolor-codeddirectionarrows
on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive
and steer functions.
Do not operate a boom in the path of any crane
unless the controls of the crane have been locked
outand/or precautions havebeen taken toprevent
any potential collision.
Nostuntdriving orhorseplaywhile operatinga
machine.
Do not lower the boom unless the area below is
clearofpersonnel 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.
Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving
the machine in the stowed position on any slope.
Do not drive on a slope with boom raised.
Do not allow the machine speed on any slope to
exceed 3 mph / 4.8 km/h (walking pace).
Stop the machine by returning the drive control
handle to the center position or releasing the foot
switch.
When stopped on a slope, the machine may initially
moveslightly downhillwhen thedrive controlhandle
is moved to drive up the slope. Be sure the area
behind the machine is clear.
Do not drive on a slope with the wheels turned. Be
surethe wheelsare alignedup anddown theslope.
Always use a winch to
loadandunloada
machinefrom a
transportvehicle.

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Component Damage Hazard
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Donot use adamaged ormalfunctioning machine.
Conductathoroughpre-operationinspectionofthe
machine and test all functions before each work
shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a
damagedormalfunctioningmachine.
Besure all maintenance has beenperformed as
specified in this manual and the
GenieZ-34/22&GenieZ-34/22NServiceManual.
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.
Bodily Injury Hazard
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—usedtoindicatethe
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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SAFETY RULES
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective
clothingandeyewearwhenworkingwithbatteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
The battery pack must remain in upright position.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water
orrain.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames and
lightedtobacco awayfrom
batteries. Batteries emit an
explosive gas.
The battery pack cover
must remain off during the
entirecharging cycle.
Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable
clamps with tools that may cause sparks.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V to
chargethebatteries.
Both battery packs must be charged together.
Disconnectthe battery pack plug beforeremoving
the battery pack.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger to a
grounded,AC3-wireelectrical
outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged cord,
cablesandwires.Replace
damageditemsbefore
operating.
Avoid electrical shock from contact with battery
terminals. Remove all rings, watches and other
jewelry.
Tip-over Hazard
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
originalequipment.Batteriesare used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh 88 lbs / 40 kg. Each
battery box including batteries must weigh a
minimum of 452 lbs / 205 kg.
Lifting Hazard
Use a forklift to remove or install the battery packs.

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Controls
Platform Control Panel
1 Driveenableswitch
2 Driveenableindicatorlight
3 Auxiliarypowerswitch
4 Platform level switch
5 Hornbutton
6 Primaryboomextend/retract switch
7 RedEmergencyStopbutton
8 Notused
9 Battery charge indicator and/or low voltage
interrupt(option)
10 Proportionalcontrolhandlefordrivefunctionand
thumb rocker for steer function
11 Boomfunctionspeedcontroller
12 Jib boom up/downswitch
13 Lowbattery indicator light
14 Secondaryboomup/downswitch
15 Primaryboomup/downswitch
16 Turntablerotateswitch
17 Platform rotate switch