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.

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PRE-OPERATIONINSPECTION
Pre-operation Inspection
RBe sure that the operator’s manual is complete,
legibleandinthestoragecontainerlocatedon
themachine.
RBe sure that all decals are legible and in place.
See Decals section.
Checkthefollowingcomponentsorareasfor
damage,improperlyinstalled or missing partsand
unauthorizedmodifications:
RWinchandrelatedcomponents
RBasecomponents
RLegs
RStabilizers and latch plates (if equipped)
RMast columns
RExterior plastic shim for safety brake
(ifequipped)
RCarriagehold-downbar
RCableanchor
RCableandpulleys
RWheelsandcasters
RLoadhandlingattachments
RNuts, bolts and other fasteners
RCable (kinks, frays, abrasions)
Check the entire machine for:
RDentsordamage
RCorrosionoroxidation
RCracks in welds or structural components
RBe sure that all structural and other critical
componentsarepresent and allassociated
fastenersand pins are in place and properly
tightened.
RBe sure there is a minimum of 4 wraps of cable
around the winch drum when the carriage is fully
lowered.

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Function Tests
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machineoperationcontainedinthisoperator's
manual.
1 Avoidhazardoussituations.
2 Alwaysperformapre-operationinspection.
3 Alwaysperformfunctiontestspriorto
use.
Knowandunderstandthefunctiontests
before going on to the next section.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Fundamentals
The function tests are designed to discover any
malfunctions before the machine is put into service.
Theoperatormust follow thestep-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,accordingtothemanufacturer's
specifications.
Afterrepairsarecompleted, the operator must
performapre-operationinspectionandfunction
tests again before putting the machine into service.

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Function Tests
1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of
obstructions.
Setup
MachinesWithoutStabilizers
1 Remove the leg retainer pin and lower the leg to
the down position. Insert the pin through the leg
andbase.
MachinesWithStabilizers
1 Push down to release the
stabilizer lock plates and
lower the stabilizers until the
casters are in full contact
with the ground. Be sure the
stabilizers are locked in the
downposition.
2 Removethelegretainerpin
and lower the leg to the down position. Insert
the pin through the leg and base.
FUNCTIONTESTS
StraddleBase
1 Place a 2 inch / 5.1 cm block under one leg
swivel caster.
2 Loosen the arm lock knob on the opposite
adjustable arm. Push down on the lock knob.
3 Position the adjustable arm to the desired width.
4 Tighten the arm lock knob while supporting the
leg assembly.
5 Repeat steps 1-4 for the other arm.
LoadHandlingAttachments
StandardForksand Standard ForkOptions
1 Place the forks inside the carriage.
2 Insertthe retaining pin.
LoadPlatform withStandard Forks
1 Place the load platform on the standard forks.
PipeCradle
1 Attach the pipe cradles to the forks. Be sure the
fastenersaretightened.
ForkExtensions
1 Slide each extension tube onto the fork.
2 Adjust to the desired position and insert the
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FUNCTIONTESTS
FlatForks
1 Place the fork mounting bracket inside the
carriage.
2 Insertthe retaining pin.
3 Adjust the forks to the
desiredwidthandbe
sure the snap pin is
properlyinsertedin
each fork.
StandardBoom
1 Place the boom inside the carriage.
2 Insertthe retaining pin.
3 Attach the lifting shackle to the desired hole on
theboom.
AdjustableForksandAdjustableForkOptions
1 Place the forks inside the carriage.
2 Insertthe retaining pin.
3 Adjust the forks to
thedesiredwidthand
be sure the snap pin
isproperly inserted in
each fork.
LoadPlatformwith AdjustableForks
1 Adjust the forks to a width of 23 inches /
58.4 cm.
2 Place the load platform on the adjustable forks.
PipeCradle
1 Attach the pipe cradles to the forks. Be sure the
fastenersaretightened.
ForkExtensions
1 Slide each extension tube onto the forks.
2 Adjust to the desired position and insert the
retainingpins.

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FUNCTIONTESTS
TestTwo-SpeedWinchOperation
1 Install a load handling attachment.
2 Shift the winch to the slow speed.
3 Raise the carriage by firmly grasping the winch
handles and rotating them towards the mast.
Result: The winch should operate smoothly, free
ofhesitationorbinding.
4 Lowerthecarriageby
firmlygraspingthe
winchhandlesand
rotatingthemaway
from the mast. After
loweringtothe
desiredposition,turn
thewinchhandles
towardthemast
(raise the load) 1/4
turn to set the brakes.
Result: The winch should operate smoothly, free
ofhesitationorbinding.
5 Shift the winch to the fast speed and repeat
steps 3 and 4.
TestMastSequencing
1 Install a load handling attachment.
2 Raise the carriage to full height by firmly
graspingthewinchhandlesandrotatingthem
towards the mast.
Result: The carriage should raise to the top of
the front mast section, followed in consecutive
order by each mast section.
3 Fully lower the carriage. After lowering to the
desiredposition,turnthe winchhandlestoward
the mast (raise the load) 1/4turn to set the
brakes.
TestOne-SpeedWinchOperation
1 Install a load handling attachment.
2 Raise the carriage by firmly grasping the winch
handles and rotating them towards the mast.
Result: The winch should operate smoothly, free
ofhesitationorbinding.
3 Lowerthecarriageby
firmlygraspingthe
winchhandlesand
rotatingthemaway
from the mast. After
loweringtothe
desiredposition,turn
thewinchhandles
towardthemast
(raise the load) 1/4
turn to set the brakes.
Result: The winch should operate smoothly, free
ofhesitationorbinding.
down
up
down
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Workplace Inspection
Fundamentals
Theworkplaceinspectionhelpstheoperator
determine if the workplace is suitable for safe
machineoperation.Itshouldbeperformedby the
operator prior to moving the machine to the
workplace.
It is the operator's responsibility to read and
remembertheworkplacehazards,then watchfor
and avoid them while moving, setting up and
operatingthemachine.
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machineoperationcontainedinthisoperator's
manual.
1 Avoidhazardoussituations.
2 Alwaysperformapre-operationinspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspecttheworkplace.
Knowandunderstandtheworkplace
inspection before going on to the next
section.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Beaware of andavoidthefollowing hazardous
situations:
· drop-offsorholes
· bumpsand floor obstructions
· debris
· slopedsurfaces
· unstableor slippery surfaces
· overheadobstructionsandhighvoltage
conductors
· hazardouslocations
· inadequatesurface supporttowithstand all
load forces imposed by the machine
· windandweatherconditions
· all other possible unsafe conditions

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Operating Instructions
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machineoperationcontainedinthisoperator's
manual.
1 Avoidhazardoussituations.
2 Alwaysperformapre-operationinspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
Fundamentals
TheOperatingInstructions section provides
instructions for each aspect of machine operation.
It is the operator's responsibility to follow all the
safety rules and instructions in the operator's
manual.
Using the machine for anything other than lifting
material is unsafe.
If more than one operator is expected to use a
machine at different times in the same work shift,
each operator is expected to follow all safety rules
andinstructionsintheoperator'smanual.That
meanseverynewoperatorshouldperformapre-
operation inspection, function tests and a workplace
inspectionbeforeusing the machine.

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OPERATINGINSTRUCTIONS
Moving Machine with a Load
It is best to move the machine on the worksite with
no load. Moving a raised load should be restricted
to positioning for loading and unloading. If it is
necessary to move the machine with a raised load,
understandandobeythefollowing safety rules:
· Make sure the area is level and clear of
obstructions
· Make sure the load is centered on the load
handlingattachment
· Make sure the load is secured to the load
handlingattachment
· Avoid sudden starts and stops
· Travel with the load in the lowest possible
position
· Keeppersonnelawayfrom themachineand
load
After Each Use
Toprepare the GenieSuperliftforstorage, follow
theSetupprocedureinreverseorder.
Select a safe storage location - firm level surface,
weather protected, clear of obstruction and traffic.
Setup
Select an area that is firm, level and free of
obstructions.
Follow the Setup procedures in the Function Tests
section.
Raising and Lowering Load
1 Centertheload on theloadhandling attachment.
See Load Capacity Charts section.
2 Secure the load to the load handling attachment.
3 Raise the load by firmly
graspingthewinch
handlesandrotating
them toward the mast.
Do not allow the cable
towindunevenlyonto
thedrum.
4 Lower the load by firmly grasping the winch
handles and rotating them away from the mast.
After lowering to the desired position, turn the
winchhandlestowardthemast(raisetheload)
1/4turn to set the brakes
down
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Load Capacity Charts
Observe and Obey:
Failure to properly position the load may result in
deathorseriousinjury.
Verify that the load you wish to raise does not
exceed the maximum load for your load center.
See the Load Capacity Chart on the next page.
Tip-overhazard.Raisingaload
that exceeds the machine capacity
may result in death or serious
injury.
A load center is defined as the balancing point
(center of gravity) of a load and must be
positionedwithintheloadcenter zone.
Tip-overhazard.Failuretoposition
the load center within the load
center zone may result in death or
seriousinjury.
Forks
Load Positioning Instructions
1 Determine the weight of the load and the
location of its load center.
2 Measure to the load center from the side of the
load that will be closest to the carriage.
3 Refer to the chart on the next page to determine
if the machine is capable of lifting the weight at
the location on the forks.
4 Place the load so that it rests on the forks, as
close to the carriage as possible.
5 Position the load so that the load center is within
the load center zone.
6 Secure the load to the forks.
measureto the load center
See the chart on the next page for maximum load
centers for standard forks, adjustable forks and flat
forks.
Load Center
Zone

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LOADCAPACITYCHARTS
Boom
Load Positioning Instructions
1 Determine the weight of the load and the
location of its load center.
2 Refer to the chart below to determine if the
machine is capable of lifting the weight at the
location on the boom.
3 Secure the load to the lifting shackle on the
boom.
measure to the load center
18 in 24 in 32 in 42 in
46 cm 61 cm 81 cm 107 cm
Maximum Load Centers
(measurefromthefront of the carriage)
StandardForks: 24 in 61 cm
AdjustableForks: 24in 61 cm
Boom: 42 in 107 cm
Flat Forks: 28 in 71 cm
LoadPlatform: 24 in 61 cm
PipeCradle: 18 in 46 cm
Fork Extensions: 42 in 107 cm
LoadCapacityChart
LoadCenter
18 20 22 24 26 28 30 32 34 36 38 40 42
46 51 56 61 66 71 76 81 86 91 97 102 107
Model
SLA-5 1000 1000 1000 1000 938 875 813 750 670 590 510 430 350
454 454 454 454 425 397 369 340 304 268 231 195 159
SLA-10 1000 1000 1000 1000 913 825 738 650 600 550 500 450 400
454 454 454 454 414 374 335 295 272 249 227 204 181
SLA-15 800 800 800 800 763 725 688 650 620 590 560 530 500
363 363 363 363 346 329 312 295 281 268 254 240 227
SLA-20 800 733 667 600 563 525 488 450 430 410 390 370 350
363 332 303 272 255 238 221 204 195 186 177 168 159
SLA-25 650 583 517 450 425 400 375 350 330 310 290 270 250
295 264 235 204 193 181 170 159 150 141 132 122 113
inches
cm
lbs
kg
lbs
kg
lbs
kg
lbs
kg
lbs
kg