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Genie TZ-20 Operators Manual With Maintenance Information

Genie TZ-20 Operators Manual With Maintenance Information

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Legend..............19 your machine and should remain with the machine Controls .............. 20 at all times. If you have any questions, call Genie. Inspections ............22 Operating Instructions ........34 Contact us: Transport and Lifting Instructions .......

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This book is an operation and daily maintenance Bulletin Distribution and manual for the user or operator of a Genie machine. Compliance This manual should be considered a permanent...
  • Page 4 You read, understand and obey employer’s safety rules and worksite regulations. You read, understand and obey all applicable governmental regulations. You are properly trained to safely operate the machine. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 5 CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation that if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. Indicates information considered NOTICE important, but not hazard related (e.g. messages related to property damage) Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 6: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Do not expose to manual. personnel. water or rain. No smoking. Corrosive acid. Explosion/burn Wear protective Electrocution/burn hazard. clothing. hazard. Crushing hazard. Stay clear of Crushing hazard. Crushing Hazard. Keep away from moving platform. moving parts. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 7 Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Defi nitions Electrocution Maintain required Injection Hazard. Do not check for Tip-over Hazard. hazard. clearance. hydraulic leaks with hands. Corrosive acid. Explosion hazard. Crushing hazard. No fl ame. Crushing hazard. Stay clear of moving machinery. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 8: General Safety

    500KV to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m tires before lowering. begin. 1263140 A 750KV to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 m Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 9 500KV to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m tires before lowering. begin. 1263140 A 750KV to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 m Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 10 Keep clear of elevated Do not alter or components. Keep clear of outriggers and Keep away from moving parts. disable limit switch. tires before lowering. 82505 A 28161 C Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 11 Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any part Be sure safety, operator’s and responsibilities manuals of platform. serious injury or death. 28181 C are complete, legible and in the storage container manufacturer. 28236 D 82423 B located on the platform. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 12 Operator’s Manual Fourth Edition • Fourth Printing General Safety Manifold Side / Platform End TZ-34 97590 82487 82544 82481 82475 82544 82487 82487 C 82475 82544 B 82481 97590 82481 B 82475 C Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 13 Fourth Edition • Fourth Printing General Safety Hydraulic tank side Side / Hitch End TZ-34 82614 82481 82475 82544 82560 82475 82614 82614 C 82560 82475 C 82481 82544 82481 B 82560 B 82544 B Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 14 Operator’s Manual Fourth Edition • Fourth Printing General Safety Front and Rear view outriggers Front and Rear view outriggers 82614 82472 82472 82475 82475 82475 82614 82472 82614 C 82472 B 82475 C Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 15 Operator’s Manual Fourth Edition • Fourth Printing General Safety Boom and Platform Views 82614 82487 82548 82614 82548 82614 C 82548 82487 82548 B 82487 C Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 16: Work Area Safety

    Maximum capacity - with optional platform rotate Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms. ANSI/CSA models - 2 occupants 209 kg CE models - 1 occupant 181 kg Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 17 Be sure all tires are properly infl ated and in good the boom and adjust the outriggers to level the condition and lug nuts are properly tightened. machine. Do not use the platform as a crane. Do not alter or disable the limit switches. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 18 Attach the lanyard to the Be aware of boom position when rotating the anchor provided in the turntable. platform. Operators must comply with employer, job site and governmental rules regarding use of personal protective equipment. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 19 Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or from the tow vehicle. air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate and/or burn skin. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 20: Electrocution Hazards

    Batteries emit an explosive gas. The covers should be open during the entire charging cycle. Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable clamps with tools that may cause sparks. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...

  • Page 21: Legend

    4 Motor controller 13 Hydraulic power unit 5 Pivot assembly 14 Primary boom assembly 6 Outrigger 15 Leveling jack 7 Secondary boom assembly 16 Battery box - curbside 8 Platform controls 17 Manual storage 9 Platform Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 22: Controls

    2 Function enable button for: 7 Primary boom up/down button Platform up 8 Platform level button Primary boom up Primary boom extend 9 Secondary boom up/down button Secondary boom up Turntable rotate left 10 Turntable rotate button Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 23 5 15 amp breaker for controls button Primary boom retract circuits Secondary boom down 12 Secondary boom up/down Turntable rotate right 6 Red Emergency Stop button button Outrigger lower 7 Key switch for ground/off/ 13 Turntable rotate button platform selection Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 24: Inspections

    Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualifi ed service technicians, according to the manufacturer’s specifi cations and the requirements listed in the responsibilities manual. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 25 Check the hydraulic oil level in the surge brake. Check for leaks.  Parking brake components  After you complete your inspection, be sure  Outriggers and foot pads that all compartment covers are in place and latched. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 26 3 Always perform function tests prior to use. Know and understand the function tests before going on to the next section. 4 Inspect the workplace. 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...

  • Page 27: Function Tests

    Note: If the wheels on the tongue jack are touching the ground, crank the tongue jack up until the Result: The light wheels are no longer on the ground. should be on. The lights should SHORT be off. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 28 Test Manual Operation of Functions Result: Primary boom up, primary boom 31 Raise the primary boom approximately 2 feet / extend, secondary boom up, platform level up 60 cm. and turntable rotate right should all function. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 29 Manual Operation of Functions”. Normal operating Thumbscrew Thumbscrew 47 Operate the hand pump on top of the power unit position (halfway in) all the way in all the way out cover. Result: Turntable should begin to rotate. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 30 Test Emergency Stop 54 Push in the platform red Emergency Stop button to the off position. Result: All platform control functions should not operate. 55 Pull out the platform red Emergency Stop button to the on position. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...

  • Page 31: Emergency Stop

    Make sure the machine is properly set up and for and avoid them while moving, setting up and tested. See Function Tests section. operating the machine.inspection before using the machine. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 32 28236 Warning - Failure To Read . . . 82492 Notice - Battery Connection Diagram 28373 Label - Forklift Pocket 82493 Cosmetic - Genie TZ-34/20 31785 Notice - Battery Charger Operating Instr. 82505 Danger - Crushing Hazard, Elevated Components 37052...
  • Page 33 82478 or 82674 28174 82493 or 28235 62719 82505 28373 82479 62719 Ground Controls Side 31785 46262 28161 43617 72832 82506 52475 82585 1263140 97768 28373 82491 82506 28161 52475 48723 82663 82492 82506 72832 Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...
  • Page 34 82675 Danger - Maximum Capacity, 209 kg, CE 82487 Label - Read The Manual 97557 Ground Control Panel 82493 Cosmetic - Genie TZ-34/20 97558 Platform Control Panel 82544 Danger - Electrocution Hazard 97563 Label - Circuit Breaker, AC Models 82560...
  • Page 35 72891 82658 82614 97557 82493 82487 28174 or 28235 82614 62719 82666 Ground Controls Side 62719 82481 82472 52475 97770 82663 82622 or 82544 52475 82659 82672 82475 82585 82475 82475 82472 82666 or 82661 Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    That means the platform by turning the hand every new operator should perform a pre-operation crank in either inspection, function tests, and a workplace a clockwise or inspection before using the machine. counterclockwise direction. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 37 Disengage: Rotate pump. counterclockwise and Note: If the sercurity tie is broken or missing pull out until the button consult the appropriate Genie Service Manual. pops into place. Turntable rotate Engage: Push in and 6 Turn the thumbscrew to release.
  • Page 38 3 Secure the hold-down latches. 4 Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key to secure from unauthorized use. 5 DC models: Charge the batteries. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 39 fi nished. an inaccurate pressure reading. Increase the distance between your vehicle and the vehicle in front of you to twice the normal following distance when towing a trailer. Allow more following distance in adverse weather. Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 40: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Observe and Obey: Use chains or straps of ample load capacity. Genie provides this securement information as a recommendation. Drivers are solely Use a minimum of 4 chains to secure the chassis. responsible for making sure machines are properly secured and the correct trailer is Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains.
  • Page 41 X Axis Y Axis ANSI & CSA 23.1 cm 23.9 cm 13.2 cm 22.9 cm Y axis Chassis Chassis Lifting Lifting Points (2) Points (2) X axis Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 42: Maintenance

    Dispose of material in accordance with rings, watches and other jewelry. governmental regulations. Bodily injury hazard. Batteries Use only Genie approved replacement parts. contain acid. Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with baking Maintenance Symbols Legend soda and water.
  • Page 43 4 Charge the battery. indicated on the charger. 5 Check the battery acid level when the charging Use only a Genie authorized battery and cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water charger. to the bottom of the fi ll tube. Do not overfi ll.
  • Page 44 2 Check each wheel for damage, bends and cracks. Result: Replace the wheel if any damage is found. 3 Check each tire with an air pressure gauge and add air as needed. 4 Check the torque of each lug nut. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 45 2 Check the sight gauge on the side of the hydraulic reservoir. Result: The hydraulic oil level should be visible in the middle of the sight gauge. Hydraulic oil specifi cations Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rykon Premium MV equivalent Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

  • Page 46: Specifications

    It should Maximum towing speed 97 km/h be used only with adequate safety factors. Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifi cations are subject to change without notice or obligation. Genie TZ-34/20 Part No. 133554...
  • Page 47 Operator’s Manual Fourth Edition • Fourth Printing Specifi cations Range of Motion Chart Part No. 133554 Genie TZ-34/20...

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