Battery Safety; Burn Hazards; Component Damage Hazards; Tip-Over Hazard - Genie Z-34/22 Operator's Manual

Sixth Edition • First Printing

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 upright position.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water
or rain.
Explosion Hazards
Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable
clamps with tools that may cause sparks.
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Keep sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco away from
batteries. Batteries emit an
explosive gas.
The battery pack cover
must remain off during the
entire charging cycle.
Z-34/22 • Z-34/22N

Component Damage Hazards

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 Hazards
Connect the battery charger to
a grounded, AC 3-wire
electrical outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged cord,
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 the battery packs.
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