Genie AWP Super Series Service Manual page 96

Service Manual
Mast Components
How to Assemble the Mast
Bodily injury hazard. This
procedure requires specific repair
skills, lifting equipment and a
suitable workshop. Attempting
this procedure without these skills
and tools could result in death or
serious injury and significant
component damage. Dealer
service is strongly recommended.
1 Thoroughly clean all columns.
2 Secure the number 1 column to the saw
horses and lay the chains out on the floor at
the top. Do not allow the chains to become
twisted or dirty.
3 Apply a generous amount of Boe-lube wax
(Genie part number 90337) to the inside and
outside channels of each column.
4 Slide the number 2 column into the number 1
column.
5 Lay the number 2 column chains on the floor.
Do not allow the chains to become twisted or
dirty.
6 Lay the number 1 column chains inside the
number 2 column.
7 Slide the number 3 column into the number 2
column.
8 When the number 3 column is almost all the
way in, guide the number 1 column chains into
the chain tension rocker on the number 3
column.
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10 Lay the number 3 column chains on the floor.
11 Lay the number 2 column chains inside the
12 Follow steps 4 through 11 for each remaining
13 After all the columns are assembled, the idler
14 Remove the tension from the lifting chains on
15 Install the idler wheel assembly into the top of
Note: Confirm that all idler wheels rotate with no
excessive side movement. Confirm that they do not
rub on the inside of the column. Replace worn
spacers if necessary. Refer to Maintenance
Procedure, Inspect the Mast Assembly for Wear.
Specification
Side movement, Maximum
AWP Super Series • IWP Super Series
Install the adjustment nuts on the number 1
column chains. Tighten the adjustment nuts
until the lifting chains have equal tension and
the chain tension rocker is centered in the
inspection hole in the column.
Do not allow the chains to become twisted or
dirty.
number 3 column.
column and the carriage.
wheel assemblies can be installed.
the number 2 column by pushing the number 3
column towards the top of the mast.
the number 2 column. Securely tighten the
mounting fasteners. Do not over tighten.
September 2016
0.079 inch
2 cm
Part No. 38139