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Operator's Manual Serial Number Range -2669BE ™ From GS69F-11475 -3369BE ™ -4069BE ™ Bi-Energy Power with Maintenance Information Original Instructions Second Edition Second Printing Part No. 1278003GT...
Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Introduction I n t r o d u c t i o n About this manual Intended Use Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for This machine is intended to be used only to lift your application.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Introduction Contacting the Manufacturer At times it may be necessary to contact Genie. When you do, be ready to supply the model number and serial number of your machine, along with your name and contact information. At minimum, Genie should be contacted for: Danger Accident reporting...
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Safety Sign Maintenance Hazard Classification Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding, Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild and signal words to identify the following: soap and water to clean safety signs.
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions S y m b o l a n d H a z a r d P i c t o r i a l s D e f i n i t i o n s Read the operator’s Read the service Crush hazard...
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Chock the wheels Release brakes Tiedown Lanyard anchorage No smoking points Wheel load Transport diagram Side force Wind speed Outrigger load Voltage rating for Pressure rating for air Maximum capacity Crushing hazard power to platform...
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing General Safety e n e r a l S a f e t y ™ ™ ™ -2669BE • GS -3369BE • GS -4069BE Part No. 1278003GT...
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual General Safety ™ ™ ™ Part No. 1278003GT -2669BE • GS -3369BE • GS -4069BE...
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing General Safety ™ ™ ™ -2669BE • GS -3369BE • GS -4069BE Part No. 1278003GT...
Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Personal Safety P e r s o n a l S a f e t y Personal Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is not required when operating this machine. If PFPE is required by job site or employer rules, the following shall apply: All PFPE must comply with applicable...
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety o r k A r e a S a f e t y Electrocution Hazards Tip-over Hazards This machine is not electrically insulated and will Occupants, equipment and materials shall not not provide protection from contact with or exceed the maximum platform capacity or the proximity to electrical current.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not raise the platform If the tilt alarm sounds: unless the machine is on Lower the platform. Move the machine to a firm, a firm, level surface. level surface. If the tilt alarm sounds when the platform is raised, use extreme caution to lower the platform.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Use extreme care and Do not push off or pull slow speeds while driving toward any object outside the machine in the stowed of the platform. position across uneven terrain, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces and near holes and drop-offs.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Crushing Hazard Do not place or attach fixed or overhanging loads Keep hands and limbs out of scissors. to any part of this machine. Keep hands clear when folding rails. Do not work under the platform or in the scissor links without the safety arm in place.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Fall Hazards Collision Hazards The guard rail system provides fall protection. If Be aware of limited sight occupant(s) of the platform are required to wear distance and blind spots personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) due to when driving or operating.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Observe and use color-coded direction arrows on Bodily Injury Hazard the platform controls and the platform decal plate Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or for drive and steer functions. air leak.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Damaged Machine Hazards Battery Safety Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine. Burn Hazards Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the Batteries contain acid. machine and test all functions before each work Always wear protective shift.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Electrocution/Burn Hazards Lockout After Each Use Connect the battery charger to a Select a safe parking location—firm level grounded, AC 3-wire electrical surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. outlet only. Lower the platform.
Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls C o n t r o l s Ground Control Panel Function enable toggle switch for emergency Menu down button lowering Alarm Emergency lowering toggle switch 7A breaker for controls circuit Menu enter button 15A breaker for controls circuit Key switch for platform/off/ground selection 10 Engine start button...
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Controls Platform Control Panel Horn button Red Emergency Stop button Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the Press the horn button and the horn off position to stop all functions. Pull out the will sound.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls Proportional control handle and function LED diagnostic readout / battery charge enable switch for drive, steer, lift and outrigger indicator functions Drive function button Lift function: Press and hold the function Push this button to activate the enable switch to enable the lift function on the drive function.
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections I n s p e c t i o n s Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance. The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection performed by the operator prior to each work shift.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Nuts, bolts and other fasteners Brake release components Be sure that the operator’s, safety and Safety arm responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located in the ...
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Function Test Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service. The operator must follow the step-by-step instructions to test all machine functions. A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be Do Not Operate Unless: tagged and removed from service.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Emergency Stop At the Ground Controls Start the engine. Select a test area that is firm, level and free of obstruction. Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position. Be sure the batteries are connected.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Emergency Lowering Test the Function Enable Switch and the Up/Down Functions 16 Activate the up function by pressing the lift enable button and platform up button, and 27 Do not hold the function enable switch on the raise the platform approximately 60 cm.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test the Drive Function Button Test Drive and Braking 36 Press the drive function button. 43 Press the drive function button. 37 Wait seven seconds for the drive function to 44 Press and hold the function enable switch on time out.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections 49 Raise the platform approximately 2.1 m from Test Stowed Drive Speed the ground. 57 Press and hold the lift function button, and Result: The platform should stop and the tilt press the platform down button. alarm will sound at 180 beeps per minute.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Note: If the control handle is released too soon Test the Outrigger System (if equipped) after the outriggers have contacted the ground, a 61 Press the outrigger function button. long beep will not be heard at the platform controls On the LCD screen, a circle below and the out rigger indic ator lights will be solid green.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Inspections 71 Raise the platform. Result: The platform should raise. Raise the platform to approximately 2.4 m and stop. 72 Fully lower the platform. 73 Press the outrigger function button. 74 Wait seven seconds for the outrigger function enable to time out.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Workplace Inspection Checklist Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: drop-offs or holes bumps, floor obstructions or debris sloped surfaces Do Not Operate Unless: unstable or slippery surfaces ...
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Label – Tip-over Hazard, 43618 Label – Directional Arrows Batteries, T145 43658 Label – Power to Charger, 230V 826033 Cosmetic – Genie GS-2669BE 44980 Label – Power to Charger, 115V 826034 Cosmetic – Genie GS-3369BE 44981 Label – Air Line to Platform 826035 Cosmetic –...
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections ™ ™ ™ Part No. 1278003GT -2669BE • GS -3369BE • GS -4069BE...
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions p e r a t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s Fundamentals The Operating Instructions section provides instructions for each aspect of machine operation. It is the operator’s responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the operator’s, safety, and responsibilities manuals.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Emergency Stop Operation from Ground Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off Turn the key switch to ground control. position at the ground controls or the platform Press and hold the engine start button. controls to stop all functions.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions To Position Platform Operation from Platform When the engine start button indicator light Press the lift function button. On the LCD screen, a circle below the flashes, start the engine. lift function symbol will turn on. Press and hold the engine start button.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Move the control handle in the direction To Retract Outriggers indicated by the yellow arrow. To Retract Outriggers: The outriggers will begin to extend. The individual Press the outrigger function outrigger indicator light will turn solid green as the button.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions To Steer To Drive Press the drive function button. On the LCD Press the drive function button. On the LCD screen, a circle below the drive function symbol screen, a circle below the drive function will turn on.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Driving on a slope To determine the slope grade: Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope use the following procedure. ratings for the machine and determine the slope grade.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Operational indicator codes Platform Overload If the platform controls LED or ground controls If the platform controls LED diagnostic readout LCD diagnostic readout displays an operational displays a flashing OL and the ground controls indicator code such as LL, the fault condition must LCD diagnostic readout displays OL: Platform be repaired or removed before resuming machine...
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To reset thermal limit cutout Battery Level Indicator If the platform controls LED readout displays fault Use the LED diagnostic readout to determine the codes F053, F054, F055 or F056, the machine has battery level.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions How to Use the Safety Arm Using the Power Outlet Raise the platform approximately 2.4 m from Using power from the generator may slow or stop the ground. battery charging. Rotate the safety arm away from the machine Plug power to platform cable into power outlet on and let it hang down.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Charging Batteries with External Power Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC circuit. The charger will automatically shut off when the charging cycle is complete. Check the battery acid level when the charging Battery and Charger Instructions cycle is complete.
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions T r a n s p o r t a n d L i f t i n g I n s t r u c t i o n s ...
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Always chock the machine wheels in preparation for transport. Retract and secure the extension deck. Use the tie-down points on the chassis for anchoring down to the transport surface.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting Instructions Fully lower the platform. Be sure the extension deck, controls and component trays are secure. Remove all loose items on the machine. Determine the center of gravity of your machine using the table and the picture on this page.
Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance a i n t e n a n c e Check the Engine Oil Level Maintaining the proper engine oil level is essential to good engine performance and service life. Operating the machine with an improper oil level Observe and Obey: can damage engine components.
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Check the Batteries Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is Proper battery condition is essential to good essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic machine performance and operational safety. oil levels can damage hydraulic components.
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform maintenance on this machine according to the procedures found in the service manual for this machine. Machines that have been out of service for more than three months must receive the quarterly inspection before they are put back into service.
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Specifications S p e c i f i c a t i o n s GS-2669BE Drive speeds Height, working maximum 9.8 m Stowed maximum, forward 7.2 km/h Height, platform maximum 12 m/6 sec Height, stowed maximum, rails up 2.59 m Stowed maximum, reverse...
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Second Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Specifications GS-3369BE Drive speeds Height, working maximum 11.9 m Stowed maximum, forward 7.2 km/h 12 m/6 sec Height, platform maximum 10 m Stowed maximum, reverse 4.8 km/h Height, stowed maximum, rails up 2.59 m 12 m/9 sec Height, stowed maximum, rails lowered 1.92 m...
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Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Specifications GS-4069BE Drive speeds Height, working maximum 14 m Stowed maximum, forward 7.2 km/h 12.2 m/6.06 sec Height, platform maximum 12.3 m Stowed maximum, reverse 4.8 km/h Height, stowed maximum, rails up 2.74 m 12.2 m/9.09 sec Height, stowed maximum, rails lowered 2.08 m...