Genie GS-3384 Service Manual page 100

Section 4 • Repair Procedures
PLATFORM COMPONENTS
15 Remove the AC outlet box and bracket from the
platform and lay them off to the side. Do not
disconnect the wiring.
Component damage hazard. The
AC power to platform wiring can
be damaged if it is kinked or
pinched.
If your machine is equipped with
an air line to platform option, the
air line must be disconnected from
the platform before removal.
16 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from the
platform centering links located under the
platform on both sides of the machine. Do not
remove the pins.
17 Place a rod through the platform centering link
pin and twist to remove the pin. Rest the
platform centering link on the scissor arm.
18 Repeat step 17 for the platform centering link
pivot pin on the other side of the machine.
19 Place a lifting strap from an overhead crane
under the platform at the steer end of the
machine for support. Do not apply any lifting
pressure.
Component damage hazard. The
platform railings can be damaged
if used to lift the platform. Do not
attach the lifting straps to the
platform railings.
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20 Place a lifting strap from a second overhead
crane under the platform at the non-steer end of
the machine for support. Do not apply any lifting
pressure.
Component damage hazard. The
platform railings can be damaged
if used to lift the platform. Do not
attach the lifting straps to the
platform railings.
21 Remove the pin retaining fasteners from each
platform slider block pivot pin. Do not remove
the pins.
22 Use a slide hammer to remove each platform
slider block pivot pin.
Crushing hazard. The platform will
fall when the platform slider block
pivot pins are removed if not
properly supported by the
overhead cranes.
23 Secure the platform slider blocks to the platform
to prevent them from sliding out of the channel
when the platform is removed from the
machine.
24 Carefully lift the platform off of the machine and
place it on a structure capable of supporting it.
Crushing hazard. The platform will
become unbalanced and fall when
it is removed from the machine if
not properly supported by the
overhead cranes.
Bodily injury hazard. The platform
slider blocks could fall out from
under the platform if they are not
secured to the platform.
GS-3384
September 2005
REV B
Part No. 82259