Genie Lift Guard GS-30 User manual

Operator's Manual Supplement
Lift Guard
™Contact Alarm
GS™-30
GS™-32
GS™-46
GS™-47
First Edition
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Part No. 1288739GT

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Introduction
Part No. 1288739GT Lift Guard™ Contact Alarm 1
Intr od ucti on
Lift Guard Contact Alarm System
The Lift Guard Contact Alarm system is designed
to alert the operator, occupants and ground
personnel to a potential hazard when an
obstruction makes contact with the secondary
guarding system. Machine movement will be
interrupted, an audible alarm sounds and the
beacon lights flash.
After the contact alarm is activated, the operator
can acknowledge the hazard and continue
operating the machine. The operator must release
the function enable switch and return the joystick to
the center position. Functions will resume
operation at reduced speeds allowing the operator
to continue to raise or drive the machine. The
audible alarm and beacons will deactivate when
the red Emergency Stop button is pushed in to the
off position.
Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual will result
in death or serious injury.
Note: These installation instructions only apply
to the Genie models listed below:
GS-1530, GS-1532, GS-1930, GS-1932, GS-2032,
GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-2046, GS-2646, GS-3246,
GS-4047

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Contact Alarm Safety
Read, understand and obey all warnings and
instructions provided with the contact alarm.
Do not exceed the rated platform capacity. The
weight of the contact alarm assembly will reduce
the rated platform capacity and must be subtracted
from the total platform load.
The standard contact alarm configuration weighs
20 lbs/9 kg. Each additional contact alarm
assembly added to the platform weighs 3lbs/1.4
kg.
Note: The standard configuration consist of two
contact alarm assemblies attached to the platform.
Be sure the contact alarm is securely installed.
When the contact alarm assembly is attached, this
manual should be considered a permanent part of
your machine and should remain with the machine
at all times.
The contact alarm assembly should never be
mounted above the decal plate of the extension
deck or above the platform entry.
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials
Definitions
Standard contact Alarm
configuration weight.
2
0lbs/9 kg.
Each additional contact alarm
assembly.
3
lbs/1.4kg
Read the supplement manual,
part number 1288739GT.
Pre-operation Inspection
Be sure that the operator’s, safety manual,
responsibilities manual and any necessary
supplements are complete, legible and in the
storage container located in the platform.
Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.
Check the Contact Alarm for damage, improperly
installed or missing parts and unauthorized
modifications.
Nuts, bolts and other fasteners
Wiring, cables and Contact Alarm
components
Cracks in structural components
Dents or damage to the Contact Alarm

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Function Test
Note: Perform this procedure from the platform
controls in an area free of obstructions.
1Activate platform up. Move and hold the
contact alarm in any direction.
Platform up function stops, the beacons flash
and the alarm sounds.
2While holding the contact alarm, release the
joystick. Activate platform up.
Platform up function resumes at a reduced
speed. The beacons flash and the alarm
sounds.
3Release the joystick and the contact alarm.
Activate platform up.
Normal platform function speed resumes, the
beacons and alarm turn off.
4Activate the drive function. Move and hold the
contact alarm in any direction.
Drive function stops, the beacons flash and the
alarm sounds.
5While holding the contact alarm, release the
joystick. Activate drive.
Drive function resumes at a reduced speed.
The beacons flash and the alarm sounds.
6Release the joystick and contact alarm.
Activate drive.
Normal drive function resumes, the beacons
and alarm turn off.

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Operat in g Inst ruc tion s
Operating Instructions
Contact alarm activated, beacon lights flash and an
audible alarm sounds. Lift and drive functions will
not operate from the platform controls.
Note: The potential hazard must be acknowledged
by the operator to continue operating the machine.
After the potential hazard has been acknowledged,
machine functions will resume operation at
reduced speeds.
Platform Controls Operation
1Return the joystick to the center position and
release the function enable switch to
acknowledge the potential hazard.
2Continue machine functions to reach the
working location or to move the machine away
from the potential hazard.
Note: To restore machine functions after the
Contact Alarm has been activated, the machine
must be driven or lowered until the actuator arm is
deactivated. Pushing in the red Emergency Stop
button to the off position will not restore machine
functions, this action will only turn off the Contact
Alarm lights and alarm.

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Instal lat ion I nst ructi ons
Observe and Obey:
This procedure shall be completed by a person
authorized to install the Contact Alarm.
Immediately tag and remove from service a
damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Repair any machine damage or malfunction
before operating the machine.
Before Starting Installation:
Read, understand and obey the safety rules
and operating instructions in the appropriate
operator's manual.
Be sure that all necessary tools and parts are
available and ready for use.
Read this procedure completely and adhere to
the instructions. Attempting shortcuts may
produce hazardous conditions.
Attention:
The Lift Guard™Contact Alarm can only be
installed on machines with the "Proportional Lift"
control system.
It is not compatible with "2 Speed Lift" control
systems.
Refer to the illustrations to determine which control
system is on the machine.
2 Speed Lift
Proportional Lift

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Tools Required:
3/8inch wrench
7/16inch wrench
3/8inch socket
7/16inch socket
Ratchet
Cable tie gun or wire cutters
Center punch
Deburring tool
17/64inch / 6,7mm drill bit
Drill motor
Locking C-Clamp
Torx T10screwdriver
Cat5 Ethernet Cable
PC or Laptop with an Ethernet Port and Internet
Browser
Contents of Kit 1288736GT
GS-1530 / GS-1532
Description
Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG 824027GT 4
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 4
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Harness, GS30platform 1288570GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288571GT 1
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288732GT 2
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1
Contents of Kit 1288737GT
GS-1930 / GS-1932
Description
Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG 824027GT 4
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 4
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Harness, GS30platform 1288570GT 1
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288726GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288732GT 2
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1

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Contents of Kit 1288738GT
GS-2032
Description Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG 824027GT 4
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 4
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288727GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288733GT 2
Harness, GS32platform 1288740GT 1
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1
Contents of Kit 1289293GT
GS-2632
Description Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG 824027GT 4
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 4
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288728GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288733GT 2
Harness, GS32platform 1288740GT 1
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1
Contents of Kit 1289294GT
GS-3232
Description
Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG 824027GT 4
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 4
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288729GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288733GT 2
Harness, GS32platform 1288740GT 1
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1
Contents of Kit 1289420GT
GS-2046
Description
Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG 824027GT 6
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 6
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288727GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288734GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288735GT 1
Harness, GS46platform 1288741GT 1
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1

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Contents of Kit 1289421GT
GS-2646
Description Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG 824027GT 6
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 6
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288728GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288734GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288735GT 1
Harness, GS46platform 1288741GT 1
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1
Contents of Kit 1289422GT
GS-3246
Description
Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG 824027GT 6
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 6
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288729GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288734GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288735GT 1
Harness, GS46platform 1288741GT 1
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1

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Contents of Kit 1289295GT
GS-4047
Description Genie part
number
Qty.
Cable tie, 7.375inch / 19cm 6578GT 40
Button cable tie, 14.75inch / 37,5cm 56361GT 8
Cable tie mount, 6.5inch / 16,5cm 110149GT 2
Flange nut, 1/4-20, G, ZAG, 824027GT 6
Screw, HHF, 1/4-20 x .75, 8, ZAG 824078GT 6
Assembly, lift guard 1287673GT 2
Cable, 20inch link 1288572GT 1
Harness, ESTOP splice 1288573GT 1
Cable, 45inch link 1288574GT 1
Cable, chassis to platform 1288730GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288734GT 1
Forming, cable guide 1288735GT 1
Harness, GS46platform 1288741GT 1
Manual, Supplement 1288739GT 1

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Note: Perform this procedure on a firm, level
surface.
1Turn the key switch to ground control and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position at both ground and platform controls.
2Raise the platform 7to 8feet / 2.1to 2.4m.
3Lift the safety arm, move it to the center of the
scissor arm and rotate down to a vertical
position.
4Lower the platform onto the safety arm.
Crushing hazard. Keep hands
clear of the safety arm when
lowering the platform.
5Turn the key switch to the off position and push
in the red Emergency Stop button to the off
position at the ground controls.
6Open the ground control compartment.
7Cut and discard any cable ties securing the
harnesses from the ground controls.
8Disconnect the gray J1connector from the
back of the ground controls.
models without
outriggers
models with
outriggers
1J1 connector
9Disconnect the opposite end of the harness
from the 6pin connector. Remove the harness
from the machine.
10 Remove the receptacle locks from both
connectors and set aside.
11 Remove the white wire from the harness
assembly and discard.
12 Remove the white plug from connector J1pin
11 and discard.
13 Connect the black wire of the ESTOP splice
harness to connector J1pin 11. Genie part
number 1288573GT.
14 Connect the white wire of the harness to J1pin
3and pin 2of the 6pin connector.
15 Install the receptacle locks set aside in step 10.
16 Secure the harness inside the wire loom.
17 Install the harness back into the machine.
Secure the harnesses using cable ties. Genie
part number 6578GT.
18 Following the existing cables and harnesses
route the 2pin connector of the chassis to
platform cable down through the top of the
drive chassis and into the ground controls
compartment.
Model Genie part number
GS-1530 / GS-1532 1288571GT
GS-1930 / GS-1932 1288726GT
GS-2032 / GS-2046 1288727GT
GS-2632 / GS-2646 1288728GT
GS-3232 / GS-3246 1288729GT
GS-4047 1288730GT

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19 Connect the cable to the ESTOP splice
harness.
20 Route the cable through the link stack to the
platform with the existing cables. Secure the
cable using cable ties. Genie part number
6578GT.
Note: Only route and secure the cable as far up as
the top link. Route the cable so it hangs on the
outside of the link stack.
21 Raise the platform and rotate the safety arm to
the stowed position.
22 Fully lower the platform to the stowed position.
Note: Do not allow the cable to get damaged while
lowering the platform.
23 On the ground control side of the machine,
clamp the cable guide forming to the bottom
edge of the platform. Genie part number
1288732GT or 1288733GT or 1288735GT.
Note: Refer to the illustrations on page 13for
installing the cable guide forming's.
24 Using a center punch, mark the location to be
drilled at the non-steer end of the machine.
Drill a 17/64inch / 6,7mm hole in the side of
the platform. Deburr the hole.
25 Secure the cable guide to the platform using
the provided retaining fasteners. Do not tighten
at this time. Genie part number 824078GT,
824027GT.
26 Mark and drill the location for the cable guide
at the steer end of the machine.
27 Secure the cable guide to the platform using
the provided retaining fasteners. Do not tighten
at this time.
Note: GS-46 and GS-47 models, repeat the drilling
procedure for the center hole of the cable guide.
Do not install the retaining fasteners at this time.
28 Repeat the drilling procedure for the battery
side of the machine. Genie part number
1288732GT or 1288733GT or 1288734GT.
29 Remove the retaining fasteners securing both
cable guides at the non-steer end of the
machine and set aside. Let the cable guides
hang down.
30 Route the 6pin and the two 2pin connectors of
the contact alarm harness down through the
slot in the platform that the platform controls
harness is routed through.
31 Secure the coil cord to the hole located under
the AC power outlet using a cable tie. Genie
part number 6578GT.
32 Route the longer part of the harness assembly
to the battery side of the machine.
33 Route the harness under the platform towards
the non-steer of the machine. Secure the
harness to the cable guide using button cable
ties. Do not tighten the cable ties at this. Genie
part number 56361GT.

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34 Secure the cable guide to the platform with the
retaining fasteners set aside. Torque to 136
in-lbs / 15,5 Nm.
35 Gently pull the harness towards the non-steer
end of the machine. Tighten the cable ties.
36 Route the loose end of the harness assembly
towards the non-steer end of the machine.
Secure the harness to the cable guide using
button cable ties. Do not tighten the cable ties
at this. Genie part number 56361GT.
37 Secure the cable guide to the platform with the
retaining fasteners set aside. Torque to 136
in-lbs / 15,5 Nm.
38 Gently pull the harness towards the non-steer
end of the machine. Tighten the cable ties.
39 Mount the lift guard assemblies to the platform
railings. Refer to the illustrations on page
14 for mounting locations.
40 Connect the lift guard assembly to the coil cord
at the steer end of the machine with the 20inch
link cable. Genie part number 1288572GT.
41 Secure the cable to the platform railing using
cable ties.
42 Connect the lift guard assembly to the harness
in the cable guide at the non-steer end of the
machine with the 45inch link cable. Genie part
number 1288574GT.
43 Secure the cable to the platform railing.
Models with a chain gate: Secure the cable
to the upright post of the platform railing.
Models with a swing gate: Secure the cable
to the upright post of the platform railing using
cable tie mounts. Genie part number
110149GT.
44 Update the control system software (if
required). Refer to the Software Update
section.

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GS-30 and GS-32 models
GS-46 and GS-47 models

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Part No. 1288739GT Lift Guard™ Contact Alarm 15
Softw are U pdat e
Machines with a control system software revision
of "P" or higher do not require a software upgrade.
Machines with revision of "N" or lower, and is
equipped with proportional lift control, will require a
software upgrade.
Software Version
Note: Before proceeding verify the version of
software installed on your machine. The
software revision is displayed at the GCON
LCD.
1Turn the key switch to ground controls or
platform controls and pull out the red
Emergency Stop button to the on position at
both ground and platform controls.
Result: The PCON LCD will show "CH".
Result: The GCON LCD will show the machine
model and hour meter information. After
3seconds, the machine model will not show
on the display.
2Press the ground control scroll down button.
Result: The GCON LCD will show the software
revision and hour meter information. After
5seconds, the ground controls LCD will return
to machine model and hour meter information.
1GCON LCD
2scroll down button
3Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the
off position at both the ground and platform
controls and turn the key switch to the off
position.
Result: Revision "P" or higher, test the contact
alarm. Refer to Function Test.
Result: Revision "N" or lower, update the
machine software. Refer to Firmware Site
Download.

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Firmware Site Download
Note: Access to the internet is required to
perform this procedure.
1Click on the Hyperlink below or open an
internet browser and copy and paste the link
into the address bar and press enter.
http://firmware.genielift.com
2Select Machine Model. Select Search.
3Under Application Firmware, select the
Firmware File for PROP LIFT and save it to
your desktop.
4Locate and open the file saved on your
desktop.
5Right click on the .zip file and select extract
all.
Note: Verify the Show extracted files when
complete box is checked.
6Select and open instructions 216767 under
Application Firmware.
7Refer to Machine Application Mode procedure
to complete the software upgrade.
8Download the Instructions and follow the
procedures to update the machine software.
Note: After the control system software has been
updated, the contact alarm option must be
activated at the ground controls to function
properly. Refer to Activatingor Deactivating the
Contact Alarm.
Activating or Deactivating the
Contact Alarm
Note: The contact alarm must be activated in the
options menu for the machine to function properly
when it has been installed on the machine.
Note: The contact alarm must be deactivated in the
options menu for the machine to function properly
when it has been removed from the machine.
1Turn the key switch to the ground controls
position and pull out the red Emergency Stop
button to the on position at the platform
controls.
2Press and hold the ground control scroll up and
scroll down buttons.
1scroll down button
2enter button
3scroll up button
4escape button
5LCD display

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3Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the
on position at the ground controls.
Result: The ground controls LCD display will
show the following:
4Use the ground control menu buttons to select
machine Options. Follow the menu structure
indicated on the ground control LCD display to
activate the contact alarm.
5If the contact alarm has been activated, this
Operator's Manual Supplement must be
inserted into the manual box located on the
machine.
Lift G uar d™
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