Platform Overload System; How To Calibrate The Platform Overload System - Genie S-65 XC Service And Repair Manual

Service and Repair Manual
Platform Components
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Platform Overload System

Proper calibration of the platform overload system
is essential to safe machine operation. Continued
use of an improperly calibrated platform overload
system could result in the system failing to sense an
overloaded platform.
How to C alibr ate the Pl atfor m Overl oad System
How to Calibrate the Platform
Overload System
Note: Perform this procedure with the machine on a
firm, level surface.
1 Fully retract the boom. Level the platform.
2 Remove all material, tools and equipment from
the platform. Remove the welder (if equipped).
Tip-over hazard. Failure to
remove all factory and
non-factory accessories could
result in the machine tipping
over, causing death or serious
injury.
3 Enter Service Mode. Refer to Repair
Procedure, How to Enter the Service Mode.
4 Press the settings button above the display
and select the Calibrations menu.
5 Navigate to the Sensor calibration screen.
6 Navigate to the Load Sense calibration screen.
7 Select and start the calibration procedure.
8 Follow the on-screen instructions to set the
zero load.
9 Continue with the on screen prompts to set the
maximum load.
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10 Place a 1,000 lb / 454 kg test weight on the
platform floor using a suitable lifting device.
Place the weight near the center entry point of
the platform, as far away from the operator
controls as possible, as shown in Illustration 1.
11 Now continue to follow the prompts to accept
the weight.
12 The calibration is now complete.
13 Exit the Service Mode
Confirm the setting:
14 Lift the test weight off the platform floor using a
suitable lifting device.
15 Start the engine from the ground control.
16 Place a 1,000 lb / 454 kg test weight and an
additional 50 lbs / 23 kg on the platform floor
using a suitable lifting device. Place the weight
near the center entry point of the platform, as
far away from the operator controls as
possible, as shown in Illustration 1
Result: The alarm should be sounding. The
platform overload indicator light should be
flashing at the platform controls and platform
overload should be displayed on the LCD
screen at the ground controls. The engine
should shut down.
Note: There may be a 2 second delay before the
overload indicator lights flash and the alarm
sounds.
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S -60 XC • S -65 XC
September 2018
Illustration 1
Part No. 1288652GT