Test The Alarm Package (If Equipped) And The Descent Alarm - Genie S-40 Service Manual

October 2013
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Test the Alarm Package
(if equipped) and the
Descent Alarm
Genie specifications require that this procedure be
performed every 250 hours or quarterly, whichever
comes first.
The alarm package includes:
Travel alarm
•
Flashing beacons
•
Alarms and beacons are installed to alert operators
and ground personnel of machine proximity and
motion. The alarm package is installed on the
turntable rear cover. Beacons are installed on both
turntable covers.
Note: The alarms and beacons will operate with
the engine running or not running.
Note: The descent alarm is standard equipment
beginning with serial number 12602.
1 Turn the key switch to ground controls and pull
out the red Emergency Stop button to the on
position at both the ground and platform
controls.
Result: Both flashing beacons should be on and
flashing.
2 Hold the function enable switch to either side
and activate the boom toggle switch in the
down position, hold for a moment and then
release it.
Result: The descent alarm should sound when
the toggle switch is held down.
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3 Move the function enable/rpm select toggle
switch to either side and activate the jib boom
toggle switch in the down position, hold for a
moment and then release it.
Result: The descent alarm should sound when
the toggle switch is held down.
4 Turn the key switch to platform controls.
Result: The flashing beacons should be on
and flashing.
5 Press down the foot switch. Move the boom
controller to the down position, hold for a
moment and then release it.
Result: The descent alarm should sound when
the controller is held down.
6 Press down the foot switch. Move the jib boom
toggle switch to the down position, hold for a
moment and then release it.
Result: The descent alarm should sound when
the controller is held down.
7 Press down the foot switch. Move the drive
controller off center, hold for a moment and
then release it. Move the drive controller off
center in the opposite direction, hold for a
moment and then release it.
Result: The travel alarm should sound when the
drive controller is moved off center in either
direction.
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