Genie GS-3268DC Setup guide

Genie GS-2668 DC & GS-3268 DC Part No.52546
Operator's Manual First Edition • Seventh Printing
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First Edition: Seventh Printing, September 2013
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Important
Read,understandandobeythesesafetyrulesand
operating instructions before operating this machine.
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Contents
Page
Safety ........................................................................ 1
Legend ....................................................................... 8
Controls ..................................................................... 9
Pre-operationInspection ........................................... 11
Maintenance ............................................................. 13
Function Tests.......................................................... 15
Work Place Inspection .............................................. 18
OperatingInstructions............................................... 19
TransportInstructions ............................................... 23
Decals ...................................................................... 24
Specifications ........................................................... 26
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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 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules
before 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,understandandobey:
Manufacturer'sinstructionsandsafety
rules—safetyandoperator'smanuals
andmachinedecals
employer's safety rules and worksite
regulations
applicablegovernmentalregulations
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 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. 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.
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 and equipment shall not exceed the
maximum platform capacity or the maximum
capacity of the platform extension.
Maximum capacity - GS-2668DC
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 - CE
Outdoor use 4
Indoor use only 4
Maximum capacity - GS-3268DC
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 - CE
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.
Donotdrivethemachineon or near uneven terrain,
unstablesurfacesorotherhazardousconditions
with the platform raised.
Use extreme care and slow speeds while driving
the machine in stowed position across uneven
terrain,debris,unstableorslipperysurfaces and
nearholesanddrop-offs.
Do not push off or pull toward any object outside of
theplatform.
GS-2668 DC
ANSI & CSA - 4 person 200 lbs / 890 N
CE - Indoor use only - 4 person 90 lbs / 400 N
CE - Outdoor use - 4 person 90 lbs / 400 N
GS-3268 DC
ANSI & CSA - 4 person 200 lbs / 890 N
CE - Indoor use only - 4 person 90 lbs / 400 N
CE - 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,snaggedor otherwise 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

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Fall Hazards
Occupantsshouldwear a
safety belt or harness and
complywithapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Attach lanyard to anchor
providedinplatform.
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.
Closetheentrygatebeforeoperating.
Do not operate the machine unless the guard rails
are properly installed and the entry is secured for
operation.
Bodily Injury Hazard
Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or
air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate
and/orburnskin.
Do not modify or alter an aerial work platform.
Mountingattachmentsforholdingtoolsorother
materialsontotheplatform, toeboardsorguardrail
system can increase the weight in the platform and
the surface area of the platform or the load.
Do not place or attach fixed or overhanging loads to
any part of this machine.
Do not place ladders or scaffolds in platform or
against any part of this machine.
Do not use machine on a moving or mobile surface
or vehicle.
Be sure all tires are in good condition, castle nuts
areproperlytightenedandlockplatesareproperly
installed.
Do not use the machine as a crane.
Do not push the machine or other objects with the
platform.
Do not contact adjacent structures with the
platform.
Do not tie the platform to adjacent structures.
Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter.
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
originalequipment.Batteriesare used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh 65 pounds / 29.5 kg.

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SAFETY RULES
Collision Hazards
Be aware of limited sight
distance and blind spots
whendrivingor
operating.
Beawareof extendedplatformpositionwhen
movingthemachine.
Machine must be on level surface or secured
beforereleasingbrakes.
Itisrecommendedthatoperatorswearanapproved
hardhatwhenoperatingthemachine.
Checkworkarea foroverheadobstructionsorother
possiblehazards.
Beawareofcrushinghazardwhengraspingthe
platformguardrail.
Observeandusecolor-codeddirectionarrowson
the platform controls and platform decal plate for
drive and steer functions.
Do not operate a machine in the path of any crane
ormovingoverheadmachineryunlessthecontrols
of the crane have been locked out and/or
precautionshave been taken to prevent any
potentialcollision.
Nostuntdrivingorhorseplaywhile operating a
machine.
Do not lower the platform unless the area below is
clearofpersonnelandobstructions.
Limit travel speed according to condition of ground
surface, congestion, slope, location of personnel
and any other factors which may cause collision.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use machine as a ground for welding.
Explosion and Fire Hazards
Donotoperatethemachineinhazardouslocations
orlocationswhere potentiallyflammableor
explosive gases or particles may be present.

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Damaged Machine Hazards
Donotuseadamagedormalfunctioningmachine.
Conductathoroughpre-operationinspectionofthe
machine and test all functions before each work
shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a
damagedormalfunctioningmachine.
Besureallmaintenancehasbeenperformedas
specified in this manual and the appropriate service
manual.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
Be sure the operator’s, safety and responsibilities
manualsarecomplete,legible and in the storage
containerlocatedontheplatform.
Crushing Hazards
Keep hands and limbs out of scissors.
Usecommonsenseandplanningwhenoperating
themachinewith the controller from the ground.
Maintainsafedistancesbetweentheoperator,the
machine and fixed objects.
Maintainfirm grasp on the platform rail when pulling
the snap pin. Do not allow the platform guard rails
to fall.
Decal Legend
Genie product decals use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
personneltopotentialpersonal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Red—usedtoindicate the
presence of an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
seriousinjury.
Orange—usedtoindicatethe
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—usedtoindicateoperation
or maintenance information.

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Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective
clothing and eyewear when working with batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to
water and/or rain during charging.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames
and lighted tobacco
away from batteries.
Batteries emit an
explosive gas.
The battery tray should
remain open during the
entire charging cycle.
Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable
clamps with tools that may cause sparks.
Component Damage Hazard
Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V to
chargethebatteries.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger to a
grounded,AC3-wireelectrical
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 65 pounds / 29.5 kg.
Lifting Hazard
Usetheappropriatenumberofpeopleandproper
lifting techniques when lifting batteries.
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Legend
1 Platform entry gate
2 Platform guard rails
3 Lanyard anchorage point
4 Platform extension lock
handle (manual platform
extension only)
5 Manual storage container
6 Platform controls
7 Platform extension
8 Battery side cover
9 Steer tire
10 Battery charger (under
cover)
11 Non-steer tire
12 Power to charger pigtail
13 Tilt alarm (under cover)
14 Entry ladder/transport
tie-down
15 Power to platform pigtail
16 Ground controls with manual
lowering valve and LED
diagnostic readout
17 Ground controls side cover
18 Hydraulic oil level indicator
(under cover)
19 Brake release pump knob
and brake release knob
(hidden from view in this
picture)
20 Safety arm
21 GFCI outlet