Genie Superlift Advantage Operators User manual

GenieSuperliftAdvantage PartNo.97550
Operator's Manual Third Edition • Third Printing
Copyright © 1994 by Genie Industries
First Edition: Third Printing, June 1994
Second Edition: Sixth Printing, September 2001
Third Edition: Third Printing, February 2009
"Genie" and "Superlift" are registered
trademarks of Genie Industries in the U.S.A.
and many other countries.
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
Important
Read,understandandobeythesesafetyrulesand
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
Safety ........................................................................ 1
Legend ...................................................................... 6
Pre-operationInspection............................................ 8
Function Tests.......................................................... 10
WorkplaceInspection................................................ 14
OperatingInstructions............................................... 15
LoadCapacityCharts................................................ 17
Decals ...................................................................... 20
Transportand Lifting Instructions .............................. 24
Specifications ........................................................... 26
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Safety Rules
Warning
Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual may
result in death or serious injury.
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machineoperationcontainedinthisoperator's
manual.
1 Avoidhazardoussituations.
Knowandunderstandthesafetyrules
before going on to the next section.
2 Alwaysperformapre-operation
inspection.
3 Always perform the function tests prior to
use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Youread,understandandobeythe
manufacturer'sinstructionsand safety rules—
safetyandoperator'smanualsandmachine
decals.
Youread,understandandobeyemployer's
safety rules and worksite regulations.
Youread,understandandobeyallapplicable
governmentalregulations.
Youareproperlytrainedtosafelyoperate the
machine.

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Fall Hazards
Do not use the machine as a personnel lifting
platform or step.
Do not stand on the load handling attachments.
Do not climb on the mast.
Tip-over Hazards
Do not raise the load unless the stabilizers (if
equipped)andlegshavebeenfullyloweredand
locked and the casters are in full contact with the
ground.
Do not raise the load
unless the leg retainer pins
areproperlyinserted
throughtheleg and the
base.
Do not remove the leg
retainerpinswhilethe
machineisloadedand/or
raised.
Do not raise the load unless the machine is on a
firm, level surface.
Prior to use, check the work area for drop-offs,
holes, bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces
orotherpossiblehazardousconditions.
SAFETY RULES
Do not raise the load unless
theloadhandling
attachmentis properly
secured to the machine.
Do not use blocks to level
themachine.
Do not move the machine
with a raised load, except
forminorpositioning.
Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty
winds. Increasing the load surface area will
decrease machine stability in windy conditions.
Do not leave a load raised when windy conditions
mayoccur unless the machine(s) areproperly guy-
wired.
Do not cause a horizontal force or side load to the
machine by raising or lowering a fixed or
overhangingload.

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SAFETY RULES
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not
electricallyinsulatedand
willnot provide
protection from contact
with or proximity to
electricalcurrent.
Keep away from the
machine if it contacts
energizedpowerlines.Personnelmustnot touch or
operate the machine until power lines are shut off.
Maintain safe distances away from electrical power
linesandapparatusinaccordancewithapplicable
governmentalregulationsandthefollowingchart.
Allow for mast movement and electrical line sway
or sag, and be aware of strong or gusty winds.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Bodily Injury Hazard
Do not grasp the cable.
Do not place ladders or scaffolding against any part
of the machine.
Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Do not exceed the rated load capacity. See Load
Capacity Charts section.
Avoid debris and uneven surfaces while rolling a
Genie Superlift with the legs folded up.
Do not replace machine parts critical to stability or
structure with items of different weight or
specification.
Do not use a straddle base or the flat forks on an
SLA-20oranSLA-25.
Lifting Hazards
Use proper lifting techniques to load or tip the
machine.
Useproper liftingtechniqueswhen installingor
removingtheloadhandlingattachments.
Voltage Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
Phase to Phase Feet Meters
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV 10 3.1
50KV to 200KV 15 4.6
200KV to 350KV 20 6.1
350KV to 500KV 25 7.6
500KV to 750KV 35 10.7
750KV to 1000KV 45 13.7

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SAFETY RULES
Crushing Hazards
Do not raise if the load is not properly centered on
theloadhandlingattachment.
Do not raise unless the load is properly secured to
theloadhandlingattachment.
Donotstand under or
allowpersonnelunder
themachinewhenthe
load is raised.
Donot stand under the
load. The safety brake
system (if equipped) will
allow the load to drop 1
to 3 feet / 30 to 92 cm
before locking the columns.
Do not lower the load unless the area below is clear
ofpersonnelandobstructions.
Keep hands and fingers away from folding legs and
otherpotentialpinch points.
Maintain a firm grasp on the stabilizer when the
lock plates are released. The stabilizer will drop.
Maintain a firm grasp on the leg when the retaining
pin is removed. The leg will drop.
Maintain a firm grasp on the winch handles until the
brake is locked. The brake is locked when the load
will not cause the winch handles to turn.
AdjustableFlatForks
Do not raise the load unless the
snappinsareproperlyinserted
in the forks.
ForkExtensions
Do not raise the load unless the fork extensions are
properly secured to the forks.
Collision Hazards
Checkthe work area for
overheadobstructionsor
otherpossiblehazards.
Do not tilt the machine
back unless the area is
clearofpersonneland
obstructions.
Usecommonsenseandplanningwhentransporting
the machine on an incline or slope.
Do not load for transport unless the machine and
vehicle are on a level surface. Use proper lifting
techniques to load the machine.

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SAFETY RULES
Damaged Machine Hazards
Donot use a damaged or
malfunctioningmachine.
Do not use a machine with a
worn,frayed,kinkedordamaged
cable.
Do not use a machine with less
than 4 wraps of cable on the
winchdrumwhen the carriageis
fullylowered.
Conductathorough
pre-operationinspectionpriorto
each use.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible. See
Decals section.
Be sure that the operator's manual is complete,
legible and in the storage container located on the
machine.
Maintainproperlubricationon thewinch.See
Genie
Superlift Parts and Service Manual for details. Do
not allow oil or grease on braking surfaces.
Do not use any type of lubrication on the column
surfaces.
Improper Use Hazard
Neverleavea Genie Superlift unattended with a
load.Unauthorizedpersonnelmayattemptto
operatethemachinewithoutproperinstruction,
creatinganunsafecondition.
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—usedto indicatethe
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
ormaintenanceinformation.

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Legend
1 2 3 4
11
1412
15
17
18
19
8
3 4
1 Winch
2 Cable
3 Mast
4 Carriage
5 Adjustablearm
6 Travelingwheels(optional)
7 Leg
8 Leg swivel caster
9 Straddlebase
10 Arm lock knob
11 Legretainingpin
12 Stabilizer(ifequipped)
13 Hold-downbar(onopposite
sideof machine)
5657
9
10
8
14 Stabilizerbrace
15 Standardbase
16 Base swivel/lock caster with
brake
17 Loadhandlingattachment
retainingpin
16
11 812
8
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LEGEND
StandardForks AdjustableForks
20
20
17
17
24
21
17
Boom
FlatForks
20
17
22
20
23
18 Mast brace
19 Loadingwheels/steer
handles
20 Snappin
21 Lifting shackle
22 Forkmountingbracket
23 Forkextension
24 Forkextensionretainingpin

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Pre-operation Inspection
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machineoperationcontainedinthisoperator's
manual.
1 Avoidhazardoussituations.
2 Alwaysperformapre-operation
inspection.
Knowandunderstandthepre-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
Thepre-operationinspection is a visual inspection
performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
This inspection is designed to discover if anything
isapparentlywrongwith a machine before the
operator tests it.
Refer to the list on the next page and check each
of the items.
Ifdamage or anyunauthorizedvariation from
factory delivered condition is discovered, the
machinemustbe tagged and removed from
service.
Repairs to the machine may only be made by a
qualified service technician, according to the
manufacturer'sspecifications.Afterrepairsare
completed,theoperatormust performapre-
operationinspectionagainbefore goingontothe
function tests.