Genie Z-45/25 User manual

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CribbingInstructions First Edition • Fifth Printing
Important
Plywood cribbing may be used to provide a level
surface for safe boom operation. This instruction
manual contains specifications for site constructed
cribbing that, when used as instructed, may be
consideredfirmandlevelground.Cribbingmaybeused
to bring a workplace surface to within the safe limits for
aerialliftoperationasdescribed in the operator's
manual.
Read,understandandobeythesafetyandoperating
instructionscontainedintheOperator's Manual for each
machine.
Contents
Page
Safety Rules .............................................................. 1
ConstructionSpecifications........................................ 2
WorkplaceInspection................................................. 4
Instructions for Use.................................................... 5
Copyright © 2003 by Terex
First Edition: Fifth Printing, December 2012
"Genie" is a registered trademark
of Terex South Dakota in the U.S.A. and many
other countries.
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
Approved Models
S-40 Z-45/25
S-45 Z-45/25J
S-60 Z-45/25 RT
S-60HC Z-45/25J RT
S-60X Z-51/30J
S-60TRAX Z-60/34
S-65 Z-80/60
S-65TRAX Z-34/22 IC
S-80
S-80X
S-85
Approvedmodelsmustbeequippedwith
pneumatic tires, foam-filled tires, or
TRAX.

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First Edition • Fifth Printing CribbingInstructions
Safety Rules
Danger
Failure to read, understand and
obey all warnings and instructions
provided in this manual and the
appropriate operator's manual will
result in death or serious injury.
Use of plywood cribbing to
provide a level surface for safe
aerial lift operation is authorized
by Genie only if the following
safety rules and requirements
are followed:
Do not use cribbing that is not built to the
specifications outlined in this manual.
Operators must be trained in the safe use of aerial
lifts on cribbing, using the information contained in
this manual.
Do not use on booms over 85 feet (maximum
platformheight).
Do not use on any aerial equipment other than the
modelsapprovedin this manual.
Do not use on a surface that is not firm (capable of
supportingtheweight of themachinewithout
cribbing).
Do not use on a slope greater than 6° (10%).
Do not raise the platform unless the machine is
level.
Do not drive the machine on cribbing with the
platformraised.
Do not use cribbing over a hole, depression or
bumpin the supporting surface.
Machines must be equipped with a lock-out switch
that disables the drive function when the platform is
elevated. NOTE: If the machine does not have a
lock-out switch, contact your Genie dealer to order
a switch installation kit.
Do not raise the platform when wind speeds may
exceed15 mph.

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Construction Specifications
The specifications on this page are for cribbing
undermachineswith wheels. For machines with
tracks, see the specifications on the following
page.
• Cribbing is to be constructed of APA certified
plywoodsheets.
• Each plywood sheet must be a minimum of
3/4inch thick.
• Each plywood sheet must be a minimum of
24 inches by 24 inches.
• Plywood sheets must be layered together with a
minimum of 24 inches of overlap for joints.
• Layers are to be secured with 6D ring shank
nails, placed a minimum of 8 inches OC edge
and 12 inches OC face. Use 8d ring shank nails
for plywood over 11/8inches thick.
• Each end of the cribbing is to have a ramp or a
chock that extends the full width of the cribbing.
The chock must be a minimum of 6 inches by 6
inches.
• Ramps are to be constructed in a series of
steps. Each step shall be a minimum of 12
incheslong.
• The maximum total ramp height shall not
exceed 8 inches.
• Make sure that machine wheels have a 24 inch
long surface to rest on when the platform is
raised.
• Cribbing must not be constructed to accomodate
turns or curves.
• Cribbing must be constructed so that no
machine tire is more than 8 inches off the
ground at any time.
• Do not drive both front and rear wheels onto the
cribbing. Only one set of wheels should rest on
the cribbing. The other set of wheels needs to
remainonsolidground.
6° (10%) max.

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First Edition • Fifth Printing CribbingInstructions
Construction Specifications
The specifications on this page are for cribbing
under machines with tracks. For machines with
wheels, see the specifications on the previous
page.
• Cribbing is to be constructed of APA certified
plywoodsheets.
• Each plywood sheet must be a minimum of
3/4inch thick.
• Each plywood sheet must be a minimum of
30 inches wide by 24 inches long.
• Plywood sheets must be layered together with a
minimum of 24 inches of overlap for joints.
• Layers are to be secured with 6D ring shank
nails, placed a minimum of 8 inches OC edge
and 12 inches OC face. Use 8d ring shank nails
for plywood over 11/8inches thick.
• Each end of the cribbing is to have a ramp or a
chock that extends the full width of the cribbing.
The chock must be a minimum of 6 inches by 6
inches.
• Ramps are to be constructed in a series of
steps. Each step shall be a minimum of 12
incheslong.
• The maximum total ramp height shall not
exceed 8 inches.
• Make sure that the tracks have a 62 inch long
surface to rest on when the platform is raised.
• Cribbing must not be constructed to accomodate
turns or curves.
• Cribbing must be constructed so that no track is
more than 8 inches off the ground at any time.
• Do not drive both front and rear tracks onto the
cribbing. Only one set of tracks should rest on
the cribbing. The other set of tracks needs to
remainonsolidground.
6° (10%) max.

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Workplace Inspection
Observe and Obey:
Read,understandandobeythe instructionsand
hazards in the Workplace Inspection section of the
operator'smanualonyourmachine.
Conductaworkplaceinspectionpriorto
constructing and using cribbing to determine if the
site is suitable for safe machine operation.
The workplace must be inspected before each use
to determine if any changes have occurred that
could affect the safe operation of the machine.
Beawareofandavoidthefollowinghazardous
situationswhenusingcribbing:
• unstable surfaces that could shift under cribbing
• surfacesthat cannot supportthe cribbing (refer
to the floor loading specifications in the
operator'smanual)
• slippery surfaces that could cause cribbing to
slide or skid
• sloped surfaces of greater than 6°
• drop-offsorholes
• raisedground

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Instructions For Use
OperatingInstructions
1 Make sure you are properly trained in the use of
aerial lifts on cribbing, using the information
providedin this manual.
2 Make sure the Genie aerial lift has been
modified with a lock-out switch that disables the
drive function. This switch will be located on the
groundcontrolpanelandlabeledwith apatch
(partnumber97549).NOTE:Ifthemachine
does not have a lock-out switch, contact your
Genie dealer to order a switch installation kit.
Note: Z-80/60 machines will not have a lock-out
switch. Use the operating software and follow the
Drive Disable Instructions to disable the drive
function while lifting.
3 Place the cribbing on a surface that complies
with the requirements of this manual and the
illustrationsbelow.
4 With the machine in the stowed position, drive
onto the cribbing. One set of wheels or tracks
mustremainontheground.
5 Be sure the base of the machine is level on the
cribbing.
6 Move the drive disable switch on the ground
control panel to lock out the drive function (all
machinesexceptZ-80/60).
7 Operate the boom functions according to the
instructionsintheappropriateoperator's
manual.
DriveDisableInstructionsforZ-80/60
1 At the ground controls, turn the key switch to
the off position.
2 Press and hold the enter button and turn
the key switch to ground control.
3 When the system beeps, release the enter
buttonandpress
4 Pressthedownarrowbuttonrepeatedly
until the LED screen displays LIFT/DRIVE
OPTION NO CO.
5 Press the plus button to scroll through the
options until DCONS is displayed. Press the enter
button.
6 Press the down arrow button until EXIT?NO is
displayed.
7 Press the plus button until YES is displayed.
Pressenter.
8 To return to normal drive function, repeat steps
1through 3. Press thedown arrow button
repeatedly until the LED screen displays
LIFT/DRIVEOPTIONDCONS.
9 Press the minus button until NO CO is displayed.
Press the enter button.
10 Press the down arrow button until EXIT?NO is
displayed.
11 Press the plus button until YES is displayed.
Pressenter.
6° (10%) max.