Genie Super-Straddle User manual

Operator's Manual Second Edition • First Printing
Super-Straddle PartNo.133409
Copyright © 1992 by Genie Industries
Second Edition: First Printing, December 2008
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Printed on recycled paper
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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........................................................... 4
Work Area Safety....................................................... 5
Assembly and Disassembly....................................... 7
Legend ....................................................................... 9
Inspections ............................................................... 10
OperatingInstructions............................................... 20
Specifications ........................................................... 23
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PartNo.133409 Super-Straddle 1
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 safetyrules—
safetyandoperator'smanualsandmachine
decals.
Youread,understandandobeyemployer's
safety rules and worksite 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.
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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.
The winch on the Super Straddle is only intended to
lift the Genie AWP to the appropriate height. It is
not intended to lift people.
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
you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicatesapropertydamage
message.
Red
Orange
Yellow
Blue

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Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions
Readthe
operator’smanual. Tip-overHazard Insertretaining pins. Tip-overHazard Insertoutriggers.
Baseframe Telescopingbase
frame
Crushhazard Keepawayfrom
movingparts. Straddle socket plug
Maximumwind
speed.
1
2
Pull gray tab to
releasepin. Outriggerload
0 m/
sec
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Safety signs and locations
Decals with symbols
General Safety
82487
133391
133391
133396
133390
133389
133389
133397
133396
133390
133389
133397
82487
133390
133396
133391
133404
133404
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Tip-over Hazards
Do not use the Super-Straddle except with a Genie
AWP.
Do not use on a sloping surface unless all four
swivel casters are locked in a position crossing the
slopeandtheirbrakes are applied.
DonotoperatetheSuper-Straddle unless allfour
GenieAWPoutriggers areproperlyinstalled in the
Super-Straddle base, screw jack pads are in firm
contact with the ground and the straddle platform is
level.
Do not operate the machine unless all retaining pins
areproperlyinstalled.
DonotoperatetheSuper-Straddle,oradjustor
removeoutriggers when theplatform is occupiedor
elevated.
Do not operate the machine on a slope unless it is
positionedwith thelength runningwith theslope
and the straddle platform is level.
Do not move or operate the machine on stairs.
Donot usethe Genie SuperStraddle outdoors.
When raising the AWP platform, follow the ratings
for allowable side force and number of occupants in
theGenieAWPoperator’smanual.
SomeGenieAWPoutriggersareratedforoutdoor
use. When using these outriggers with the
Super-Straddle,theSuper-Straddlemustonlybe
usedindoors.
Collision Hazards
Beawareofoverhead obstructions.The
Super-Straddleadds 1.2 mto theworking
height of the Genie AWP being used.
Crushing Hazards
Keephands away fromend frame plates and
movingpartswhenloweringtheSuper-Straddle.
Electrocution Hazards
TheSuper-Straddle isnot electricallyinsulated and
neither by itself or together with the Genie AWP
will not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Work Area Safety

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Damaged Machine Hazards
Donot usea damaged ormalfunctioning machine.
Do not use the machine if either winch cable is
worn,frayed orkinked.
Conductathoroughpre-operationinspectionofthe
machine and test all functions before each work
shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a
damagedormalfunctioningmachine.
Besure allmaintenance hasbeen performed as
specified in this manual and the appropriate service
manual.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
Be sure the Genie AWP operator’s, safety, and
responsibilitiesmanualsarecomplete,legibleand
in the storage container located on the AWP
platform.
BesuretheSuper-Straddleoperator’smanualis
complete,legible andin the storagecontainer
locatedontheSuper-Straddle.
Maintainproperlubrication onthewinches.Do not
allow oil or grease on the braking surfaces.
Work Area Safety

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Assembly and Disassembly
TomovetheSuper-Straddlethroughadoorwayor
to set it up after shipping, follow these instructions.
AssembleordisassembletheSuper-Straddle
only on a firm, level surface.
Twopeoplearerequiredtosafelymaneuverand
supporttheSuper-Straddlecomponentsthrough
thisprocedure.
DonotallowSuper-Straddlecomponentsto
drop.
Assembly
1 Apply the caster brakes. Set the caster swivel
locks parallel to the straddle platform tubes.
2 Both winch cables must be fully lowered.
3 Be sure that the telescoping tubes are inserted
and pinned to the same length in the straddle
platform.
4 Movethe end frame
markedBaseFrame
(refer to decal on base
frame) to the end of
thestraddleplatform
nearest the cross
member.
5 Oneperson mustsupport theend frame while
the other attaches it to the straddle platform.
Thewinch handle should point awayfrom the
machine.
6 Position the wear pads and attach each one with
the supplied bolts, washers and wing nuts.
7 Movethe end frame
markedTelescoping
BaseFrame(refer to
decalontelescoping
base frame) to the
other end of the
straddleplatformand
repeat steps 5 and 6.
8 Make sure all wing nuts are tight.
9 Connect the electrical cords.
telescopingtube
wingnutand
washer
boltandwasher
endframe
wearpad
Assembly and Disassembly
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Assembly and Disassembly
Disassembly
1 Apply the caster brakes. Set the caster swivel
locks parallel to the straddle platform tubes.
2 The straddle platform must be fully lowered.
3 Disconnect the electrical cables.
4 Select an end. While one person supports the
end frame, the other can remove the bolts and
wear pads, and then they can carefully set the
straddle platform on the ground. Set the end
frameaside.
5 Repeat step 3 for the opposite end frame.
6 Keep the bolts, washers, wing nuts and wear
padstogether.
Passing Through Doorways
1 Completethedisassemblyprocedure.
2 Release the caster brakes and carefully roll
eachend frame throughthe doorwaytothe
assemblyarea.
3 Remove the telescoping tubes from the straddle
platform and carry them to the assembly area.
4 Two people should carefully lift the straddle
platform onto its side casters and roll it through
thedoorway.
5 Followtheassemblyprocedure.
telescopingtube
wingnutand
washer
boltandwasher
endframe
wearpad