Genie Z-40/23N User manual

Operator's Manual
Z-40/23N•Z-40/23NRJ PartNo.1258834
Second Edition • Second Printing
Copyright © 2006 by Terex Corporation
Second Edition: Second Printing, January 2015
"Genie" is a registered trademark of
Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and
many other countries. "Z" is a trademark of
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
This machine complies with EN 60204-1 in
regards to ambient air temperature limitations
and maximum operating altitude.
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
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, call Genie.
Contents
Page
Introduction ................................................................ 1
Symboland Hazard Pictorials .................................... 3
GeneralSafety........................................................... 5
PersonalSafety ......................................................... 7
Work Area Safety....................................................... 8
Legend ...................................................................... 14
Controls .................................................................... 15
Inspections ............................................................... 21
OperatingInstructions............................................... 30
TransportandLifting Instructions .............................. 36
Maintenance ............................................................. 39
Specifications ........................................................... 41
Contact us:
Internet:www.genielift.com
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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,understandandobeythe
manufacturer'sinstructionsand safety rules—
safetyandoperator'smanualsandmachine
decals.
Youread,understandandobeyemployer's
safety rules and worksite regulations.
Youread,understandandobeyallapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Youareproperlytrainedtosafelyoperate the
machine.
Owners, Users and Operators:
Genieappreciates your choice of our machinefor
yourapplication.Ournumberonepriorityis 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
orwhichyoubelieveshould 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
youtopotentialpersonalinjury
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
deathorseriousinjury.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
inminor ormoderateinjury.
Indicatesa hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
inpropertydamage.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue

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CrushHazard FireHazardElectrocution
Hazard
FallHazard CrushHazard
MaximumManual
Force MaximumWind Speed
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions
Tip-overHazard
Electrocution
Hazard
Maintainrequired
clearance.
Readthe
operator’s
manual.
Keep off this
surface. Keepawayfrom movingparts. Keepawayfrom path of moving
platform.
Onlytrained
maintenance
personnelshould
access
compartments.
Platformuphill:
1 Lowerprimary
2 Lowersecondary
3 Retractprimary
Voltageratingfor
powertoplatform Pressureratingfor air line to platform
Platform
tie-down
instructions
Chassis
tie-down
instructions
NoSmoking
ExplosionHazard BurnHazard
NoOpenFlames
Platformdownhill:
1 Retract primary
2 Lowersecondary
3 Lowerprimary
3
3
Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds
whileelevated.

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Lanyard
anchoragepoint Wheel loadGroundedAC 3-wireoutletonly Replacedamaged wiresandcords Batteries used as counterweight
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions

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General Safety
Safety signs and locations
82548
114252
82487
82487
82472
82544
82481
82548
114252 82544
82472
114248
114252
82487
82601
82601
82604
82604
114345
82481
114345
114248

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Safety signs and locations
General Safety
82473
114247
114334
114345
82548
82544
82481
114252
82544
82481
114345
82473
82548
114334
114247
114252

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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 electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Maintainrequiredclearancesfromelectricalpower
linesandapparatusinaccordancewith applicable
governmentalregulationsandthefollowingchart.
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.
Donotoperatethemachineduringlightningor
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants,equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity 227 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 and accessories.
If using accessories, read, understand and obey
the decals and instructions with the accessory.
Do not alter or disable the limit switches.
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.