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Operator's Manual Serial Number Range GS-1530 from GS3010A-110000 ANSI/CSA North America GS-1930 from GS3010A-110000 South America Asia GS-2032 from GS3211A-110000 GS-2632 from GS3211A-110000 GS-3232 from GS3211A-110000 with GS-2046 from GS4612A-110000 Maintenance GS-2646 Information from GS4612A-110000 GS-3246 from GS4612A-110000 GS-4047 from GS4714D-317...
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Introduction Owners, Users and Operators: Thank you for choosing our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts. We feel that you make a major contribution to safety if you, as the equipment users and operators: Danger 1 Comply with employer, job site and...
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Introduction Hazard Classification Intended Use This machine is intended to be used only to lift Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding personnel, along with their tools and materials to and signal words to identify the following: an aerial work site.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Read the operator’s Read the service Crush hazard Crush hazard Collision hazard manual manual Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Electrocution hazard Electrocution hazard Explosion hazard Fire hazard...
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Batteries used as Chock the wheels Release brakes Grounded AC Replace damaged counterweights 3-wire only wires and cords Wheel load Transport diagram Tiedown Lanyard anchorage No smoking points Voltage rating for Pressure rating for Side force...
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual General Safety General Safety Part No. T107026 GS-30 • GS-32 • GS-46 • GS-47...
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing General Safety 82561 DANGER Engage safety See service Crushing Hazard arm before manual. performing Death or serious injury can maintenance result from contact with or repair. moving scissor arms. 82561 B 44255 82558 DANGER WARNING Crushing Hazard...
Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Personal Safety Personal Safety Personal Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is not required when operating this machine. If PFPE is required by job site or employer rules, the following shall apply: All PFPE must comply with applicable governmental regulations and must be inspected and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s...
350 lbs 250 lbs clearance contained in the 272 kg 159 kg 113 kg chart below must be 500 lbs 250 lbs 250 lbs GS-1930 followed. 227 kg 113 kg 113 kg GS-2032 800 lbs 550 lbs 250 lbs 363 kg...
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Work Area Safety Do not raise the platform Do not operate the unless the machine is on machine in strong or a firm, level surface. gusty winds. Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load.
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Maximum Model machine. side force occupants GS-1530 100 lbs / 445 N GS-1930 100 lbs / 445 N 120 lbs / 534 N GS-2032 100 lbs / 445 N GS-2632 Do not place ladders or 100 lbs / 445 N...
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Model position position Crushing Hazard 30% (17°) 30% (17°) GS-1530 Keep hands and limbs out of scissors. GS-1930 25% (14°) 25% (14°) GS-2032 30% (17°) 30% (17°) Keep hands clear when folding rails. GS-2632 25% (14°) 25% (14°) Do not work under the platform or in the scissor 25% (14°)
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Fall Hazards Collision Hazards The guard rail system provides fall protection. If Be aware of limited sight occupant(s) of the platform are required to wear distance and blind spots personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) due to when driving or operating.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Work Area Safety Bodily Injury Hazard Do not lower the platform unless the area below is Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or clear of personnel and air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate obstructions.
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Be sure all maintenance has been performed as Avoid spilling or contacting specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie battery acid. Neutralize service manual. battery acid spills with baking Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Work Area Safety Electrocution/Burn Hazards Lockout After Each Use Connect the battery charger to a Select a safe parking location—firm level grounded, AC 3-wire electrical surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. outlet only. Lower the platform.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Panel Carrier Safety Read, understand and obey all warnings and instructions provided with the panel carriers. Only use the panel carriers on GS-2046 or GS-2646 machines. Panel carriers are not approved for use on any other models.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Controls Controls STOP 137562 Ground Control Panel Red Emergency Stop button Menu escape button Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the Menu up button off position to stop all functions. Pull out the red LCD diagnostic readout Emergency Stop button to the on position to Menu down button...
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Controls 137636 S T O P S T O P 137636 137636 S T O P S T O P Platform Control Panel Low speed lift enable button Red Emergency Stop button Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the Press and hold this button to off position to stop all functions.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Controls High speed lift enable button Thumb rocker switch for steer function Press and hold this button to Press the left side of the thumb activate the high speed platform rocker and the machine will turn in function.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Controls 12 Platform up OR outrigger retract button 16 Proportional control handle and function enable switch for drive, steer, lift and outrigger Press and hold this button and the functions platform will raise OR the Lift function: Press and hold the function outriggers will retract.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Controls 17 LED diagnostic readout, battery charge indicator and lift/drive mode indicator 18 Drive function button Push this button to activate the drive function. 19 Outrigger function button Press this button to activate the outrigger function.
Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Inspections Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance. The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift. Do Not Operate Unless: The inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the...
Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Outrigger housing and footpads Pre-operation Inspection (if equipped) Be sure that the operator’s, safety and Battery pack and connections responsibilities manuals are complete, legible Ground strap and in the storage container located in the platform.
Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Inspections Function Test Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service. The operator must follow the step-by-step instructions to test all machine functions. A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be Do Not Operate Unless: tagged and removed from service.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Emergency Stop At the Ground Controls Push in the ground red Emergency Stop Select a test area that is firm, level and free of button to the off position. obstruction. Result: No functions should operate. Be sure the batteries are connected.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Inspections Test Emergency Lowering At the Platform Controls 15 Activate the up function by pressing the lift Test Emergency Stop enable button and platform up button, and raise the platform approximately 2 ft. / 60 cm. 18 Push in the platform red Emergency Stop button to the off position.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 23 Do not press the high speed or low speed lift 32 Release the high speed lift enable button or enable buttons. the platform down button. 24 Press the platform up or platform down button. Result: The platform should stop lowering.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Inspections Use this function test procedure if the decal on 46 Release the control handle. your platform controls has these buttons. Result: The platform should stop raising. 47 Press and hold the function enable switch on the control handle.Slowly move the control handle in the direction indicated by the yellow Test the Function Enable Switch and the...
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test the Steering Test Drive and Braking Note: When performing the steer and drive 55 Press the drive function button function tests, stand in the platform facing the steer (if equipped). end of the machine. 56 Press and hold the function enable switch on 51 Press the drive function button the control handle.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Inspections Test the Tilt Sensor Operation Test Elevated Drive Speed Note: Perform this test from the ground with the 66 Raise the platform approximately 4 ft / 1.2 m platform controller. Do not stand in the platform. from the ground.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 72 Place a 2x4 or similar piece of wood under a Use the button pattern on the platform pothole guard. controls to determine which of these next two function tests to perform. 73 Raise the platform.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Inspections Note: If the outrigger enable, foot switch (if 93 Press and hold the outrigger enable button. equipped) and extend buttons are released too Result: The outriggers should not retract. soon after the outriggers have contacted the ground, a long beep will not be heard at the 94 Press and hold the outrigger retract button.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Use this function test procedure if the decal on 103 Continue holding the control handle in the your platform controls has these buttons. direction indicated by the yellow arrow until all outrigger indicator lights turn solid green and a long beep is heard from the platform controls alarm.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Inspections 107 Press the drive function button. 115 Press the outrigger function button. 108 Press and hold the function enable switch on 116 Move the control handle in the direction the control handle. indicated by the blue arrow.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Workplace Inspection Checklist Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: drop-offs or holes bumps, floor obstructions or debris sloped surfaces Do Not Operate Unless: unstable or slippery surfaces ...
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Determine whether the decals on your machine 82485 Label – Wheel Load, GS-1530 have words or symbols. Use the appropriate 82486 Label – Wheel Load, GS-1930 inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in 82557 Label – Platform Controls Location place.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 40434 137636 133596 28236 114386 43618 137605 137656 or 28176 44736 T107030 or 1256702 1257182 1257923 82557 44981 40434 28174 or 28235 62053 or 62054 82563 or 82564 82565 62053 44255 or 62054 43618 1257923 44255...
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 228931 or 1257188 137636 or 1256702 28174 or 28235 82728 or 82729 or 82730 82710 or 82726 or 82727 or 1259923 62056 or 62057 62056 or 62058 or 62057 or 230620 or 62058 or 230620 43618 1257923...
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Inspections Inspection for Decals with Part No. Decal Description 82486 Label – Wheel Load, GS-1930 Symbols GS-1530 and GS-1930 82487 Label – Read the Manual Determine whether the decals on your machine 82495 Label – Brake Release Safety and have words or symbols.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 40434 137636 or 1257923 114338 43618 1256702 82487 137605 137656 44981 40434 28174 or 28235 62053 or 62054 82496 or 82501 82565 62053 82562 or 62054 43618 1257923 82562 72086 97719 114337 82562 82485 or 82486...
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Label – Power to Platform, 230V 97719 Label – Safety Arm 28235 Label – Power to Platform, 115V 114324 Cosmetic – Genie GS-3232 40434 Label – Lanyard Anchorage Point 114334 Label – Electrocution Hazard, Plug 43618 Label – Directional Arrows 114337 Label –...
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 137636 or 1257923 114338 43618 137693 or 40434 114371 82487 1256702 or 1256704 137605 137656 28174 or 28235 40434 82699 or 82496 82701 or 82656 62055 62055 or 72973 or 72973 or 114324 or 114324 44981 43618...
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 137636 or 1256702 28174 or 28235 82731 or 82732 or 82733 or 1261983 82734 or 82735 or 82736 62056 62056 or 62057 or 62057 or 62058 or 62058 or 230620 or 230620 Serial label 82703...
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operating Instructions Operating Instructions Fundamentals The Operating Instructions 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, safety and responsibilities manuals.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Emergency Stop Operation from Platform Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off Be sure the battery pack is connected before position at the ground controls or the platform operating the machine.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operating Instructions To Retract Outriggers: To Position Outriggers (GS-3232 models) To Extend Outriggers: Press and hold the outrigger enable button. Press and hold the outrigger enable button. Press and hold the foot switch (if equipped). Press and hold the outrigger retract button.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To Drive Controller Identification Press and hold the drive/steer function enable Use these instructions if the decal switch on the control handle. on your platform controls has these buttons. Press and hold the foot switch (if equipped). Increase speed: Slowly move the control handle off center.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operating Instructions Note: If the outrigger enable and extend buttons To Position Outriggers (GS-3232 models) are released too soon during extension, the To Extend Outriggers: outrigger indicator lights will continue to flash green, indicating the outriggers are not contacting Press the outrigger function button.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Use the color-coded direction arrows on the To Steer platform controls and on the platform to identify the Press the drive function button. On the LCD direction the machine will travel. screen, a circle below the drive function Machine travel speed is restricted when the symbol will turn on.
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straight piece of wood, at least 3 feet / 1 m long GS-2646 tape measure GS-1930, GS-1932, 14° GS-2632, GS-3232, Lay the piece of wood on the slope. GS-3246 and GS-4047 At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of...
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Low Charge No Drive (option) Lifting Disabled (GS-3232 only) For further information, please consult the appropriate Genie Service Manual. A code and a description of a code can also be viewed at the LO Flashing ground controls LCD display. Part No. T107026...
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Operating Instructions How to Use the Safety Arm How to Fold Down the Guardrails Raise the platform approximately 8 ft / 2.4 m GS-1530, GS-1930, GS-2032, GS-2632 and from the ground. GS-3232 Rotate the safety arm away from the machine The platform railing system consists of one fold and let it hang down.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions GS-2046, GS-2646, GS-3246 and GS-4047 How to Raise the Guardrails The platform railing system consists of three fold Follow the fold down instructions but in reverse down rail sections for the extension deck and three order, ensuring all lock pins are in place and sections for the main deck.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operating Instructions Install the restraints to the rail Panel Carrier Assembly Install the clamp and housing on the side of Panel restraints the machine without the platform extension locks. Position the clamps as far apart as Install the panel clamp in the housing, using appropriate for the load.
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Install panel cradles Panel cradle operation Hang the panel cradle from the platform Lift each panel restraint clamp and swing it toeboard. Hang them on the side of the out. machine without the platform extension locks. Use two people to lift the panel.
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The charger will indicate when the battery is fully charged. Use only a Genie authorized battery and charger. Check the battery acid level when the charging cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not To Charge Battery overfill.
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Genie customers needing to containerize any lift or Genie product should source a qualified freight forwarder with expertise in preparing, loading and securing construction and lifting equipment for international shipment. ...
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Push the red Emergency stop button at both the ground and platform controls to the off position. Towing the Genie GS-1530, GS-1930, GS-2032, GS-2632, GS-3232, GS-2046, GS-2646, GS-3246 or GS-4047 is not recommended. If the machine must be towed, do not exceed 2 mph / 3.2 km/h.
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Turn the key switch to the off position and remove Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. the key before transporting. STOP STOP 137562 137562 STOP 137562 GS-1530 GS-1930 GS-2032 GS-2046 GS-1532 GS-1932 GS-2632 GS-2646 GS-3232 GS-3246 GS-4047 Part No.
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Operator's Manual Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting the Machine with a Forklift Be sure the extension deck, controls and component trays are secure. Remove all loose items on the machine. Fully lower the platform. The platform must remain lowered during all loading and transport Observe and Obey: procedures.
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Center of Gravity Table Model X Axis Y Axis GS-1530 49.8 cm 47.2 cm 49.8 cm 47.2 cm GS-1532 50.8 cm 49.5 cm GS-1930 50.8 cm 49.5 cm GS-1932 GS-2032 80.9 cm 53.9 cm GS-2632 82.2 cm 59.3 cm GS-3232 78.7 cm 67.3 cm...
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Result: The hydraulic oil level should be Use only Genie approved replacement parts. between the marks on the tank. FULL Add oil as needed. Do not overfill. Maintenance Symbols Legend...
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Sixth Edition • Ninth Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance Check the Batteries Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform maintenance on Proper battery condition is essential to good this machine according to the procedures found in machine performance and operational safety.
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2.4 in 6.1 cm should be used only with adequate safety factors. Ground clearance 0.75 in 1.9 cm Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie Pothole guards deployed policy. Product specifications are subject to change Weight 2594 lbs 1177 kg without notice or obligation.
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6.1 cm be used only with adequate safety factors. Ground clearance 0.75 in 1.9 cm Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie Pothole guards deployed policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Weight 2748 lbs 1246 kg (Machine weights vary with option configurations.
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8.9 cm be used only with adequate safety factors. Ground clearance 0.88 in 2.2 cm Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie Pothole guards deployed policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Weight 3554 lbs 1612 kg (Machine weights vary with option configurations.
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Weight (Machine weights vary with option configurations. See Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change serial label for specific machine weight.) without notice or obligation.
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Weight 5185 lbs 2352 kg Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie (Machine weights vary with option configurations. See policy. Product specifications are subject to change serial label for specific machine weight.) without notice or obligation.
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Weight 3883 lbs 1761 kg Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie (Machine weights vary with option configurations. See policy. Product specifications are subject to change serial label for specific machine weight.) without notice or obligation.
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Weight 4207 lbs 1908 kg Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie (Machine weights vary with option configurations. See policy. Product specifications are subject to change serial label for specific machine weight.) without notice or obligation.
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Weight 5143 lbs 2333 kg Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie (Machine weights vary with option configurations. See policy. Product specifications are subject to change serial label for specific machine weight.) without notice or obligation.
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Weight 7181 lbs 3260 kg Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie (Machine weights vary with option configurations. See policy. Product specifications are subject to change serial label for specific machine weight.) without notice or obligation.