Genie GS-2668 DC User manual

Operator’s Manual
with Maintenance Information
Third Edition
Third Printing
Part No. 82750

GenieGS-2668DCandGenieGS-3268DC PartNo.82750
Operator's Manual Third Edition • Third Printing
Copyright © 1999 by Genie Industries
First Edition: Sixth Printing, January 2002
Second Edition: Second Printing, March 2002
Third Edition: Third Printing, October 2004
"Genie" is a registered trademark of
Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other
countries. "GS" is a trademark of Genie
Industries.
Thesemachinescomplywith
ANSI/SIA 92.6-1999.
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, please call Genie
Industries.
Contents
Page
Safety ........................................................................ 1
Legend ....................................................................... 8
Controls ..................................................................... 9
Pre-operationInspection ........................................... 11
Maintenance ............................................................. 13
Function Tests.......................................................... 15
WorkplaceInspection................................................ 20
OperatingInstructions............................................... 21
TransportandLiftingInstructions .............................. 25
Decals ...................................................................... 28
Specifications ........................................................... 32
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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,understandandobeythe
manufacturer'sinstructionsandsafetyrules—
safetyandoperator'smanualsandmachine
decals.
Youread,understandandobeyemployer's
safety rules and worksite regulations.
Youread,understandandobeyallapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Youareproperlytrainedtosafelyoperate the
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
andapparatusinaccordancewithapplicable
governmentalregulationsandthefollowingchart.
Voltage Minimum Safe
Phase to Phase ApproachDistance
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
energizedpowerlines. Personnelontheground or
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.
1250 lbs / 567 kg Platform only
950 lbs / 431kg
Extension only
300 lbs / 136 kg
1000 lbs / 454 kg Platform only
700 lbs / 318 kg
Extension only
300 lbs / 136 kg
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants,equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity or the
maximum capacity of the platform extension.
Maximum capacity - GS-2668 DC
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 - Australia
Outdoor use 4
Indoor use only 4
Maximum capacity - GS-3268 DC
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 - Australia
Outdoor use 2
Indoor use only 4

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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 the stowed position across uneven
terrain,debris,unstableor slippery surfaces and
nearholesanddrop-offs.
Do not push off or pull
towardanyobjectoutside
of the platform.
GS-2668 DC
ANSI & CSA - 4 person 200 lbs / 890 N
Australia - Indoor use only - 4 person 90 lbs / 400 N
Australia - Outdoor use - 4 person 90 lbs / 400 N
GS-3268 DC
ANSI & CSA - 4 person 200 lbs / 890 N
Australia - Indoor use only - 4 person 90 lbs / 400 N
Australia - Outdoor use - 2 person 90 lbs / 400 N
Do not alter or disable the limit switches.
Do not drive over 0.5 mph / 0.8 km/h with the
platformraised.
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 the 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.
Do not raise the platform unless the machine is on
a firm, level surface.
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 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.
SAFETY RULES