Terex Genie Z-34/22N User manual

Operator's Manual
Serial Number Range
Z®-34/22N
from Z34NF-17000
from Z34ND-1900
CE
Z®-34/22DC
from Z34F-14000
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Seventh Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1297937GT

Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing
Z®-34/22N • Z®-34/22DC Part No. 1297937GT
Front Matter
Manufacturer:
Terex South Dakota, Inc.
500 Oakwood Road
Watertown, SD 57201, USA
Authorized representative:
Genie Industries B. V.
Boekerman 5
4751 XK OUD GASTEL
The Netherlands
Contents
Introduction ............................................................1
Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions..............6
General Safety.......................................................8
Personal Safety................................................... 10
Work Area Safety................................................ 11
Legend................................................................ 19
Controls............................................................... 20
Inspections.......................................................... 22
Operating Instructions......................................... 36
Transport and Lifting Instructions ....................... 44
Maintenance ....................................................... 48
Specifications...................................................... 50
Contents of EC Declaration of Conformity.......... 53
Copyright © 1996 Terex Corporation
Seventh Edition: First Printing, February 2020
Genie and "Z" are registered trademarks of
Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other
countries.
Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC
See EC Declaration of Conformity

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Introduction
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Introduction
About this manual
Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for
your application. Our number one priority is user
safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
This book is an operation and daily maintenance
manual for the user or operator of a Genie 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,
contact Genie.
Product Identification
The machine serial number is located on the serial
label.
Serial number stamped
on chassis
Serial label
(located under cover)
Intended Use and Familiarization
Guide
The intended use of this machine is to lift personnel,
including tools, and materials to an aerial work site.
Before operating the machine, it’s the operator’s
responsibility to read and understand this
familiarization guide.
Each person must be trained to operate a
Mobile Elevating Work Platform (MEWP).
Familiarization with the MEWP must be given
to each person who is authorized, competent
and trained.
Only trained and authorized personnel should
be permitted to operate the machine.
The operator is responsible to read, understand,
and obey the manufacturer’s instructions and
safety rules provided in the Operator’s Manual.
The Operator’s Manual is located in the manual
storage container, at the platform.
For specific product applications, see
Contacting The Manufacturer.

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Platform controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Platform level swtich
Platform rotate switch
Jib boom up/down
Primary boom up/down
Turntable rotate
Primary boom extend/retract
switch
Secondary boom up/down
Drive forward/reverse
Steer right/left
Ground controls symbology and related
machine movement:
Platform level, jib
boom up/down,
primary boom
extend/retract,
primary boom
up/down, and
secondary boom
retract/lower.
Turntable rotate and
platform rotate
Sequential functions and movement:
Drive and steer.
Interlocked functions:
Elevated drive speed.
Elevated drive in an off-level condition.
Drive enable when the boom is rotated past the
non-steer wheels.
All platform and ground controls.
Limitations of use:
The intended use of this machine is to lift
personnel, including tools, and materials to an
aerial work site.
Do not elevate the platform unless the machine
is on firm level ground.
Stability enhancing means:
Foam filled tires.
Restricted operating envelope:
500 lbs/227 kg platform capacity.

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Bulletin Distribution and
Compliance
Safety of product users is of paramount importance
to Genie. Various bulletins are used by Genie to
communicate important safety and product
information to dealers and machine owners.
The information contained in the bulletins is tied to
specific machines using the machine model and
serial number.
Distribution of bulletins is based on the most current
owner on record along with their associated dealer,
so it is important to register your machine and keep
your contact information up to date.
To ensure safety of personnel and the reliable
continued operation of your machine, be sure to
comply with the action indicated in a respective
bulletin.
Contacting the Manufacturer
At times it may be necessary to contact Genie.
When you do, be ready to supply the model number
and serial number of your machine, along with your
name and contact information. At minimum, Genie
should be contacted for:
Accident reporting
Questions regarding product applications and
safety
Standards and regulatory compliance information
Current owner updates, such as changes in
machine ownership or changes in your contact
information. See Transfer of Ownership, below.
Transfer of Machine Ownership
Taking a few minutes to update owner information
will ensure that you receive important safety,
maintenance and operating information that applies
to your machine.
Please register your machine by visiting us on the
web at www.genielift.com or by calling us toll free at
1-800-536-1800.

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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
machine operation contained in this operator’s
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules
before going on to the next section.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey the
manufacturer’s instructions and safety
rules—safety and operator’s manuals and
machine decals.
You read, understand and obey employer’s
safety rules and worksite regulations.
You read, understand and obey all applicable
governmental regulations.
You are properly trained to safely operate the
machine.
Safety Sign Maintenance
Replace any missing or damaged safety signs.
Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild
soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use
solvent-based cleaners because they may damage
the safety sign material.

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Hazard Classification
Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding,
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbol—used to alert
you to potential personal injury
hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, will result in
death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
Indicates a hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result
in minor or moderate injury.
Indicates a property damage
message.

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Symbol and Hazard Pict orials Definitions
Fire hazard
Explosion hazard
Explosion hazard
Do not use ether or
other high energy
starting aids on
machines equipped
with glow plugs.
No smoking.
No flame.
Stop engine.
Crush hazard
No smoking
Explosion hazard
Electrocution hazard
Maintain required
clearance
Tip-over hazard
Tip-over hazard
Grounded AC
3-wire only
Replace damaged
wires and cords
Replace tires with
tires of same
specification.
Wheel load
Wind speed
Maximum capacity
Side force
Batteries used as
counterweights

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Tie-down point
Lifting point
Platform tie-down
instructions
Lifting & tie down
instructions
Lanyard anchorage
points
Corrosive acid.
Color coded direction
arrows
Runaway hazard
Collision hazard
Collision hazard
Electrocution hazard
Avoid contact
Disconnect battery
Voltage rating for
power to platform
Pressure rating for air
line to platform
Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds while
elevated.
Platform uphill:
1Lower primary.
2Lower secondary.
3Retract primary.
Platform downhill:
1Retract primary.
2Lower secondary.
3Lower primary.
Read the operator’s
manual
Read the service
manual
Access by trained and
authorized personnel
only

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General Safety

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* These decals are model, option or configuration specific.
** These decals are installed on both sides of chassis.

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Personal Safety
Personal Fall Protection
Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is
required when operating this machine.
Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness in
accordance with governmental regulations. Attach
the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.
Operators must comply with employer, job site and
governmental rules regarding the use of personal
protective equipment.
All PFPE must comply with applicable
governmental regulations, and must be inspected
and used in accordance with the PFPE
manufacturer’s instructions.

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Work Area Safety
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Work Area Saf ety 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
and apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.
Voltage
Phase to Phase
Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
0 to 300V
Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV
10 ft
3.05 m
50KV to 200KV
15 ft
4.60 m
200KV to 350KV
20 ft
6.10 m
350KV to 500KV
25 ft
7.62 m
500KV to 750KV
35 ft
10.67 m
750KV to 1000KV
45 ft
13.72 m
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or
sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel on the ground or
in the platform must not touch or operate the
machine until energized power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants, equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity
500 lbs
227 kg
Machine equipped with Aircraft
Protection Package
440 lbs
200 kg
Maximum occupants
2
The weight of options and accessories, such as
pipe cradles, panel cradles and welders, will reduce
the rated platform capacity and must be subtracted
from the platform capacity. See the decals with the
options and accessories.
Do not use air-filled tires. These machines are
equipped with foam-filled tires. Wheel weight and
proper counterweight configuration are critical to
stability.
Do not raise or extend the
boom unless the machine
is on a firm, level surface.

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Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator.
The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the
machine is on a severe slope.
If the tilt alarm sounds while the boom is lowered:
Do not extend, rotate or raise the boom above
horizontal. Move the machine to a firm, level
surface before raising the platform.
If the tilt alarm sounds when the platform is raised,
use extreme caution. Identify the condition of the
boom on the slope as shown below. Follow the
steps to lower the boom before moving to a firm,
level surface. Do not rotate the boom while
lowering.
If the tilt alarm sounds
with the platform uphill:
1Lower the primary
boom.
2Lower the secondary
boom.
3Retract the primary
boom.
If the tilt alarm sounds
with the platform
downhill:
1Retract the primary
boom.
2Lower the secondary
boom.
3Lower the primary
boom.
Do not alter or disable the limit switches.
Do not drive over 0.7 mph/1 km/h with the primary
boom raised or extended or the secondary boom
raised.
Do not use the platform controls to free a platform
that is caught, snagged, or otherwise prevented
from normal motion by an adjacent structure. All
personnel must be removed from the platform
before attempting to free the platform using the
ground controls.
Do not raise the boom when wind speeds may
exceed 28 mph/12.5 m/s. If wind speeds exceed
28 mph/12.5 m/s when the boom is raised, lower
the boom and do not continue to operate the
machine.
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.
Use extreme care and slow
speeds while driving the
machine in the stowed
position across uneven
terrain, debris, unstable or
slippery surfaces and near
holes and drop-offs.
Do not drive the machine on or near uneven terrain,
unstable surfaces or other hazardous conditions
with the boom raised or extended.

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Do not push off or pull
toward any object outside
of the platform.
Maximum allowable
manual force - 90 lbs/400 N
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.
Do not modify or alter a mobile elevating work
platform without prior written permission from the
manufacturer. Mounting attachments for holding
tools or other materials onto the platform, toeboards,
or guard rail 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 the platform or
against any part of this
machine.
Do not transport tools and materials unless they are
evenly distributed and can be safely handled by
person(s) in the platform.
Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Be sure the tires are in good condition and the lug
nuts tightened.
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 a minimum of 88 lbs/40 kg.
Each battery box including batteries must weigh a
minimum of 452 lbs/205 kg.
Do not use the machine as a crane.
Do not push the machine or other objects with the
boom.
Do not contact adjacent structures with the boom.
Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent
structures.
Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter.

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Operation on Slopes Hazards
Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds
the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating of
the machine. Slope rating applies only to machines
in the stowed position.
Z-34/22N, Maximum slope rating, stowed position
Platform downhill
35%
(19°)
Platform uphill
20%
(11°)
Side slope
25%
(14°)
Z-34/22 DC, Maximum slope rating, stowed position
Platform downhill
30%
(17°)
Platform uphill
20%
(11°)
Side slope
25%
(14°)
Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions
with one person in the platform and adequate
traction. Additional platform weight may reduce
slope rating. See Driving on a Slope in the
Operating Instructions section.
Fall Hazards
Occupants must wear a
safety belt or harness in
accordance with
governmental regulations.
Attach the lanyard to the
anchor provided in the
platform.
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.
Lower the platform entry mid-rail or close the entry
gate before operating.
Do not enter or exit the platform unless the machine
is in the stowed position and the platform is at
ground level.
Hazards related with the specific product
application of exiting at height have been
considered in the design of the machine, for further
information contact Genie (see section Contacting
the Manufacturer).

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Collision Hazards
Be aware of limited sight
distance and blind spots
when driving or operating.
Be aware of the boom position and tailswing when
rotating the turntable.
Check the work area for
overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards.
Be aware of crushing
hazards when grasping the
platform guard rail.
Operators must comply with employer, job site, and
governmental rules regarding use of personal
protective equipment.
Observe and use the color-coded direction arrows
on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive
and steer functions.
Do not lower the boom
unless the area below is
clear of personnel and
obstructions.
Limit travel speed
according to the condition
of the ground surface,
congestion, slope, location
of personnel, and any other
factors which may cause
collision.
Do not operate a boom in the path of any crane
unless the controls of the crane have been locked
out and/or precautions have been taken to prevent
any potential collision.
No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a
machine.

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Bodily Injury Hazard
Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or
air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate
and/or burn skin.
Improper contact with components under any cover
will cause serious injury. Only trained maintenance
personnel should access compartments. Access by
the operator is only advised when performing a
pre-operation inspection. All compartments must
remain closed and secured during operation.
Explosion and Fire Hazards
Charge the battery only in an open, well-ventilated
area away from sparks, flames and lighted tobacco.
Do not operate the machine in hazardous locations
or locations where potentially flammable or
explosive gases or particles may be present.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the
machine and test all functions before each work
shift. Immediately tag and remove from service a
damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Be sure all maintenance has been performed as
specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie
service manual.
Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
Be sure the operator's, safety, and responsibilities
manuals are complete, legible, and in the storage
container located on the machine.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.

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Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective
clothing and eye wear when working with batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
The battery pack must remain in the upright
position.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water
or rain during charging.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames, and
lighted tobacco away from
batteries. Batteries emit
explosive gas.
The battery pack covers
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
charge the batteries.
Both battery packs must be charged together.
Disconnect the battery pack plug before removing
the battery pack.
Electrocution Hazard
Connect the battery charger to a
grounded, AC 3-wire electrical
outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged cords,
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 a minimum of 88 lbs/40 kg.
Each battery box including batteries must weigh a
minimum of 452 lbs/205 kg.
Lifting Hazard
Use a forklift to remove or install a battery pack.

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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 contact alarm assembly weighs 10 lbs/4.5 kg.
Be sure the contact alarm is securely installed.
Lockout After Each Use
1Select a safe parking location—firm level
surface, clear of obstruction and traffic.
2Retract and lower the boom to the stowed
position.
3Rotate the turntable so that the boom is
between the non-steer wheels.
4Turn the key switch to the off position and
remove the key to secure from unauthorized
use.