Genie Z-34/22 User manual

Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • First Printing
Z-34/22 • Z-34/22N PartNo.1258814
Copyright © 1996 by Genie Industries
Sixth Edition: First Printing, July 2014
"Genie" and "Z" are registered trademarks of
Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many other
countries.
These machines comply with
ANSI A92.5
CSA B354.4
Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC
See EC Declaration of Conformity
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.
Contents
Page
Safety Rules .............................................................. 1
Controls .................................................................... 10
Legend ...................................................................... 12
Pre-operationInspection ........................................... 13
Maintenance ............................................................. 15
Function Tests.......................................................... 18
WorkplaceInspection................................................ 23
OperatingInstructions............................................... 24
TransportandLifting Instructions .............................. 31
Decals ...................................................................... 34
Specifications ........................................................... 38
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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
machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules
before going on to the next section.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey the
manufacturer's instructions and safety rules—
safety and operator's manuals and machine
decals.
You read, understand and obey employer's
safety rules and worksite regulations.
You read, understand and obey all applicable
governmentalregulations.
You are properly trained to safely operate 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 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
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 materialsshall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity 500 lbs 227 kg
Maximum platform capacity
Machine equipped with
Aircraft Protection Package 440 lbs 200 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 on the
options.

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CEand Australia Markets: Donot useair-filled
tires.Thesemachines areequippedwith
foam-filledtires.Wheelweightandproper
counterweight configuration are critical to stability.
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 while the boom is lowered:
Do not extend, rotate or raise the boom above
horizontal. Move the machine to a firm, level
surfacebeforeraising theplatform.
3
3
ANSI, CSA and AUS models: If the tilt alarm
sounds when the platform is raised: Use extreme
caution. Identify the condition of the boom on the
slope as shown below. Follow the steps to lower
the boom before moving to a firm, level surface. Do
notrotatetheboomwhilelowering.
CE models: If the tilt alarm sounds when the
platform is raised, use extreme caution. The
Machine Not Level indicator light will come on and
the drive function in one or both directions will not
operate. Identify the condition of the boom on the
slope as shown below. Follow the steps to lower
the boom before moving to a firm, level surface. Do
notrotatetheboomwhilelowering.
All models: If the tilt alarm
sounds with the platform uphill:
1 Lowertheprimaryboom.
2 Lowerthesecondaryboom.
3 Retracttheprimaryboom.
If the tilt alarm sounds with the
platformdownhill:
1 Retracttheprimary
boom.
2 Lowerthesecondary
boom.
3 Lowertheprimary
boom.
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SAFETY RULES
Donot drivethe machine on or nearuneven terrain,
unstablesurfacesorotherhazardousconditions
withthe boomraised orextended.
Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds
the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating of
the machine. Slope rating applies only to machines
in the stowed position.
Z-34/22N, Maximum slope rating, stowed position
Counterweight uphill 35% 19°
Counterweight downhill 20% 11°
Side slope 25% 14°
Z-34/22 DC, Maximum slope rating, stowed position
Counterweight uphill 30% 17°
Counterweight downhill 20% 11°
Side slope 25% 14°
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
andadequatetraction.
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 the limit switches.
Do not drive over 0.7 mph / 1 km/h with the primary
boomraisedorextended orthesecondaryboom
raised.
Do not use the platform controls to free a platform
thatiscaught, snaggedorotherwise prevented
from normal motion by an adjacent structure. All
personnelmust beremoved from theplatform
before attempting to free the platform using the
groundcontrols.
Do not raise the boom when wind speeds may
exceed 28 mph / 12.5 m/s. If wind speeds exceed
28 mph / 12.5 m/s when the boom is raised, lower
the boom and do not continue to operate the
machine.
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 slippery surfaces and
nearholesanddrop-offs.

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Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
originalequipment.Batteries areusedas
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh a minimum of
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.
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
withoutpriorwrittenpermission from the
manufacturer.Mountingattachmentsforholding
toolsor other materialsonto the platform,toeboards
or guard rail system can increase the weight in the
platform and the surface area of the platform or the
load.
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 transport tools and materials unless they are
evenly distributed and can be safely handled by
person(s)intheplatform.
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.
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Fall Hazards
Occupants must wear a
safety belt or harness and
complywithapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Attach lanyard to the anchor
providedin the 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 enter or exit the platform unless the
machine is in the stowed position and the platform
is at ground level.
Collision Hazards
Be aware of limited sight
distance and blind spots
whendrivingoroperating.
Beaware of theboom position whenrotating the
turntable.
Checkthe work areafor overheadobstructionsor
otherpossiblehazards.
Beawareofcrushinghazardswhengraspingthe
platformguardrail.
Operators must comply with employer, job site and
governmentalrulesregardingtheuseofpersonal
protectiveequipment.
Observeandusethecolor-codeddirectionarrows
on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive
and steer functions.
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SAFETY RULES
Do not lower the boom unless the area below is
clearofpersonnel andobstructions.
Limit travel speed according to the condition of the
ground surface, congestion, slope, location of
personnel, and any other factors which may cause
collision.
Do not operate a boom in the path of any crane
unless the controls of the crane have been locked
outand/or precautionshavebeen takento prevent
any potential collision.
Nostunt driving orhorseplay whileoperatinga
machine.
Component Damage Hazard
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Donot usea damaged ormalfunctioning machine.
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
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
containerlocated onthe platform.

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Bodily Injury Hazard
Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or
air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate
and/or burn skin.
Improper contact with components under any
cover will cause serious injury. Only trained
maintenance personnel should access
compartments. Access by the operator is only
advised when performing a pre-operation
inspection. All compartments must remain closed
and secured during operation.
SAFETY RULES
Decal Legend
Genie product decals use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
personnel to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Red—used to indicate the
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
seriousinjury.
Yellow with safety alert symbol—
used to indicate the presence of a
potentiallyhazardoussituation
which, if not avoided, may cause
minorormoderateinjury.
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
clothing and eye wear when working with batteries.
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
or rain.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco away from
batteries. Batteries emit an
explosive gas.
The battery pack cover
must remain off during the
entire charging 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
charge the batteries.
Both battery packs must be charged together.
Disconnect the battery pack plug before removing
the battery pack.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger to
a grounded, AC 3-wire
electrical outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged cord,
cables and wires. Replace
damaged items before
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
original equipment. Batteries are used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh a minimum of
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
PlatformControl Panel
1 Driveenableswitch
2 Driveenableindicatorlight
3 ANSI/CSA models:Auxiliary power switch
CE models:Auxiliary power switch with cover
4 Platform level switch
5 Hornbutton
6 Primaryboom extend/retract switch
7 RedEmergencyStopbutton
8 Functionoverride-Aircraft protection package
(ifequipped)
9 Batterychargeindicatorand/orlowvoltage
interrupt(option)
10 Machinenotlevel indicatorlight (ifequipped)
11 Proportionalcontrolhandlefordrivefunctionand
thumb rocker for steer function
12 Platformoverloadindicatorlight(ifequipped)
13 Boomfunctionspeedcontroller
14 Jibboomup/down switch
15 Secondaryboomup/downswitch
16 Primaryboomup/downswitch
17 Turntablerotateswitch
18 Platform rotate switch
19 Notused
To drive, hold drive enable
switch up or down and
slowly move drive control
handle. Machine may drive
in opposite direction that
the drive and steer controls
are moved.
Use color-coded direction
arrows on this panel and
drive chassis to identify the
direction machine will travel.
Light on indicates that boom
has moved past a non-steer
tire and drive function is
turned off.
DRIVE
ENABLE
OPERATION
STOP
F
E
1
2
CREEP
19 18 17 16 13 15 14 20 20
20
20
20
12
11
10
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
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CONTROLS
Ground Control Panel
1 Secondaryboomup/downswitch
2 Turntablerotateswitch
3 Platform rotate switch
4 Platform level switch
5 Primaryboom extend/retract switch
6 ANSI/CSA models:Auxiliary power switch
CE models:Auxiliary power switch with cover
7 Key switch for platform/off/ground selection
8 Hourmeter
9 RedEmergencyStopbutton
10 10A breaker for electrical circuits
11 Platformoverloadindicatorlight(ifequipped)
12 Notused
13 Jibboomup/down switch
14 Primaryboomup/downswitch
15 Functionenableswitch
4
3
6
7
8
10
12
14
1
15
13
11
9
5
2
00009.9
STOP

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1 Non-steer tire
2 Battery box
3 Steer tire
4 Power to charger (between steer tires)
5 Ground controls
6 Secondary boom
7 Primary boom
8 Jib boom
9 Platform controls
10 Platform
11 Lanyard anchorage point
12 Sliding mid-rail
13 Manual storage container
14 Foot switch
Legend

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Pre-operation Inspection
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation
inspection.
Know and understand the pre-operation
inspection before going on to the next
section.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Fundamentals
It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a
pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance.
The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection
performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
The inspection is designed to discover if anything
is apparently wrong with a machine before the
operator performs the function tests.
The pre-operation inspection also serves to
determine if routine maintenance procedures are
required. Only routine maintenance items specified
in this manual may be performed by the operator.
Refer to the list on the next page and check each
of the items.
If damage or any unauthorized variation from
factory delivered condition is discovered, the
machine must be tagged and removed from
service.
Repairs to the machine may only be made by a
qualified service technician, according to the
manufacturer's specifications. After repairs are
completed, the operator must perform a
pre-operation inspection again before going on to
the function tests.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be
performed by qualified service technicians,
according to the manufacturer's specifications and
the requirements listed in the responsibilities
manual.

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Pre-operation Inspection
Be sure that the operator's, safety and
responsibilities manuals are complete, legible
and in the storage container located on the
platform.
Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.
See Decals section.
Check for hydraulic oil leaks and proper oil
level. Add oil if needed. See Maintenance
section.
Check for battery fluid leaks and proper fluid
level. Add distilled water if needed. See
Maintenancesection.
Z-34/22: Check for proper tire pressure. Add air
if needed. See Maintenance section.
Check the following components or areas for
damage, improperly installed or missing parts and
unauthorizedmodifications:
Electrical components, wiring and electrical
cables
Hydraulic power unit, tank, hoses,
fittings, cylinders and manifolds
Drive and turntable motors and drive hubs
Boom wear pads
Tires and wheels
Limit switches, alarms and horn
Nuts, bolts and other fasteners
Platform entry mid-rail bar or gate
Beaconandalarms(ifequipped)
Lanyardanchoragepoints
PRE-OPERATION INSPECTION
Checkentire machinefor:
Cracks in welds or structural components
Dentsordamage tomachine
Be sure that all structural and other critical
components are present and all associated
fasteners and pins are in place and properly
tightened.
Be sure that both battery packs are in place,
latched and properly connected.
After you complete your inspection, be sure that
all compartment covers are in place and
latched.

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Maintenance
Observe and Obey:
Only routine maintenance items specified in this
manual shall be performed by the operator.
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be
completed by qualified service technicians,
according to the manufacturer's specifications
and the requirements specified in the
responsibilitiesmanual.
Dispose of material in accordance with
governmentalregulations.
Maintenance Symbols Legend
The following symbols have been
used in this manual to help
communicate the intent of the
instructions. When one or more of
the symbols appear at the
beginning of a maintenance
procedure, it conveys the meaning
below.
Indicates that tools will be required to
perform this procedure.
Indicates that new parts will be
required to perform this procedure.
Check the Hydraulic Oil Level
Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is
essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic
oil levels can damage hydraulic components. Daily
checks allow the inspector to identify changes in oil
level that might indicate the presence of hydraulic
system problems.
1 Be sure that the boom is in the stowed position.
2 Check the hydraulic oil level.
Result: The hydraulic oil level should be,
between the FULL and ADD marks on the
hydraulic tank.
3 Add hydraulic oil if necessary.
Hydraulic Oil Specifications
Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rando HD
Premium MV equivalent

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Check the Batteries
Proper battery condition is essential to good
machine performance and operational safety.
Improper fluid levels or damaged cables and
connections can result in component damage and
hazardous conditions.
Electrocution/burn hazard. Contact
with hot or live circuits could result
in death or serious injury. Remove
all rings, watches and other
jewelry.
Bodily injury hazard. Batteries
contain acid. Avoid spilling or
contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda
and water.
Perform this test after fully
charging the batteries.
1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are
tight and free of corrosion.
StandardBatteries
3 Remove the battery vent caps.
4 Check the battery acid level. If necessary,
replenish with distilled water to the bottom of
the battery fill tube. Do not overfill.
5 Install the vent caps.
MAINTENANCE
Check the Tire Pressure
This procedure does not need
to be performed on machines
equipped with the foam-filled or
solid tires.
Bodily injury hazard. An over-
inflated tire can explode and may
cause death or serious injury.
Tip-over hazard. Do not use
temporary flat tire repair products.
To safeguard maximum stability, achieve
optimum machine handling and minimize tire
wear, it is essential to maintain proper pressure
in all air-filled tires.
1 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge and
add air as needed.
Tire pressure
Industrial tire 100 psi 6.89 bar

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Scheduled Maintenance
Maintenanceperformedquarterly,annuallyand
every two years must be completed by a person
trained and qualified to perform maintenance on
this machine according to the procedures found in
the service manual for this machine.
Machines that have been out of service for more
than three months must receive the quarterly
inspection before they are put back into service.
MAINTENANCE

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Function Tests
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
2 Always perform a pre-operation
inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to
use.
Know and understand the function tests
before going on to the next section.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended. 1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of
obstruction.
At the Ground Controls
2 Turn the key switch to ground control.
3 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
the on position.
Result: The beacon (if equipped) should flash.
Test Emergency Stop
4 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the
off position.
Result: All ground and platform control functions
should not operate.
5 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to
the on position.
Fundamentals
The function tests are designed to discover any
malfunctions before the machine is put into
service. The operator must follow the step-by-step
instructions to test all machine functions.
A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If
malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be
tagged and removed from service. Repairs to the
machine may only be made by a qualified service
technician, according to the manufacturer’s
specifications.
After repairs are completed, the operator must
preform a pre-operation inspection and function
tests again before putting the machine into service.