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Operator's Manual S-85 ANSI/CSA North America South America Asia with Maintenance Information Seventh Edition Third Printing Part No. T107108...
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. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in minor or moderate injury. NOTICE Indicates a property damage message. S-85 Part No. T107108...
1 Retract boom. 1 Lower boom. 2 Lower boom. 2 Retract boom. See serial label for rated Tip-over hazard Read the Only trained Tip-over hazard operator’s manual maintenance capacity. personnel should access compartments Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Weight of welder Keep open Explosion / Burn Explosion hazard Do not use ether or hazard other high energy reduces capacity flames away. starting aids on machines equipped with glow plugsll Tie-down instructions Fire hazard S-85 Part No. T107108...
Operators must comply with employer, job site and governmental rules regarding the use of personal protective equipment. All PFPE must comply with applicable governmental regulations, and must be inspected and used in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer’s instructions. Part No. T107108 S-85...
350 to 500KV 25 ft 7.62 m 500 to 750KV 35 ft 10.67 m 750 to 1000KV 45 ft 13.72 m Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or sag, and beware of strong or gusty winds. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds. Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load. Increasing the area exposed to the wind will decrease machine stability. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Wheel weight is critical to Do not tie the boom or platform to adjacent stability. structures. High flotation tires must be factory-installed. Do not Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. replace standard factory-installed tires with high flotation tires. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Do not use the platform controls to free a platform that is caught, snagged or otherwise prevented from normal motion by an adjacent structure. All personnel must be removed from the platform before attempting to free the platform using the ground controls. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Do not lower the boom unless the area below is clear of personnel and obstructions. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Only trained Be sure all maintenance has been performed as maintenance personnel should access specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie compartments. Access by the operator is only service manual. advised when performing a pre-operation Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
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Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and eye wear when working with batteries. Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize battery acid spills with Electrocution Hazard baking soda and water. Avoid contact with electrical terminals. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Clamp the negative lead to the ground post at the overhanging load. turntable and platform. Electrocution Hazard: Keep pipes away from all energized electrical conductors. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key to secure from unauthorized Maximum vertical height of panels: 4 ft / 1.2 m use. Maximum wind speed:15 mph / 6.7 m/sec Maximum panel area: 32 sq ft / 3 m S-85 Part No. T107108...
Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • Third Printing Controls Controls S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Seventh Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Controls STOP 14 13 Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Drive speed select switch Machine on incline symbol: Low range operation for inclines. Machine on level surface symbol: High range operation for maximum drive speed. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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19 Machine malfunction indicator light Be aware that the machine may move in the opposite direction that the drive and steer Light on indicates all functions have stopped. controls are moved. See the instructions in the Operating Instructions section. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Move the control handle to the right and the turntable will rotate to the right. Move the control handle to the left and the turntable will rotate to the left. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Seventh Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Controls The S-85 machines will have one of these two styles of ground control panel. The descriptions in this section and the instructions in the Function Test and Operating Instructions apply to both panels, unless specifically noted.
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Boom up/down switch 17 Not used Move the boom up/down switch up and the boom will raise. Move the boom up/down switch down and the boom will lower. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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LPG position to select LPG. 23 Check engine light Light on and engine stopped: Tag the machine and remove from service. Light on and engine still running: Contact service personnel within 24 hours. Part No. T107108 S-85...
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer’s specifications and the requirements listed in the responsibilities manual. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Electrical components, wiring and electrical cables Hydraulic hoses, fittings, cylinders and manifolds Fuel and hydraulic tanks Drive and turntable motors and drive hubs Wear pads Tires and wheels Part No. T107108 S-85...
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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. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Press and hold the function enable button and activate each boom and platform function toggle switch. Result: All boom and platform functions should operate through a full cycle. The descent alarm (if equipped) should sound while the boom is lowering. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Result: The engine should not start. 22 Do not press down the foot switch and restart the engine. Result: The engine should start. 23 Do not press down the foot switch and test each machine function. Result: No functions should operate. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Result: The three remaining tires should stay in firm contact with the ground. 35 Drive both steer tires up onto a 6 in / 15 cm block or curb. Result: The non-steer tires should stay in firm contact with the ground. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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1 ft / 30 cm per second. If the drive speed with the boom raised or extended exceeds 1 ft / 30 cm per second, immediately tag and remove the machine from service. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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It should be performed by the operator prior to moving the machine to the workplace. It is the operator’s responsibility to read and remember the workplace hazards, then watch for and avoid them while moving, setting up and operating the machine. Part No. T107108 S-85...
That means 4 Inspect the workplace. every new operator should perform a pre-operation inspection, function tests, and a workplace 5 Only use the machine as it was inspection before using the machine. intended. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Press down the foot switch when using the controls from the platform. Simultaneously hold the emergency power switch to either side and activate the desired function. The drive and steer functions will not operate with emergency power. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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4WD: 45% (24°) appropriate button according to the markings Maximum slope rating, on the control panel. platform uphill: 2WD: 15% (9°) 4WD: 30% (17°) Maximum side slope rating: 25% (14°) S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Be aware that the machine may move in the opposite direction that the drive and steer controls are moved. Always use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction the machine will travel. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Push in the red Emergency Stop button and turn Plug a power tool into the power to platform GFCI the key switch to the off position. outlet. To stop the generator, move the generator toggle switch to the off position. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Restart the engine Flashing red lights: contact service personnel. Flashing green lights: contact service personnel within 24 hours. Deutz engine Flashing red lights: contact service personnel. Flashing green lights: contact service personnel within 24 hours. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Keep the load secured when the machine is moving. Tip-over hazard. The weight of the pipe cradle assembly and the load in the pipe cradles will reduce the rated platform capacity of the machine and must be factored into the total platform load. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Place the tube between the panel cradle and the platform floor. Insert the U-bolt through the floor, around the tube and into the panel cradle base. Repeat above for the second set of parts. Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Secure both panel cradles to the platform. Place the load so that it rests in both panel cradles. Center the load on the platform. padding Secure the load to the platform using the strap. Tighten the strap. clamp hook S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Maximum tow speed 8 mph / 12.87 km/h Maximum towing time at 30 minutes 8 mph / 13 km/h Maximum towing time at 60 minutes 6 mph / 10 km/h Part No. T107108 S-85...
Genie customers needing to containerize any 2WD models: lift or Genie product should source a qualified Release the freight forwarder with expertise in preparing, non-steer wheel loading and securing construction and lifting brakes by turning equipment for international shipment.
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Use chains or straps of ample load capacity. Use a minimum of 5 chains. Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. Securing the Platform - S-85 Place a block under the platform rotator. Do not allow the block to contact the platform cylinder.
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Only qualified riggers should rig and lift the machine. Be sure the crane capacity, loading surfaces and straps or lines are sufficient to withstand the machine weight. See the serial label for the machine weight. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Center of gravity X Axis Y Axis Determine the center of gravity of your machine 62.54 in 52.73 in S-85 using the table and the picture on this page. 1.59 m 1.34 m Part No. T107108 S-85...
5W-40 and the requirements specified in the responsibilities manual. Perkins 804D-33 Engine Oil type 15W-40 Use only Genie approved replacement parts. Oil type - cold conditions 5W-20 Maintenance Symbols Legend Perkins 404D-22T Engine Oil type 15W-40 The following symbols have been used in this...
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Fuel Type Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Hydraulic oil specifications Deutz D2011 L04i Engine Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rando HD equivalent Fuel Type Low Sulfur Diesel (LSD) Deutz TD2.9L Engine Fuel Type Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) Part No. T107108 S-85...
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Result: The fluid level should be at the FULL Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion mark on the tank or visible in the sight gauge. preventative sealant will help eliminate the corrosion on the battery terminals and cables. S-85 Part No. T107108...
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Check each tire with an air pressure gauge. Add air as needed. 70 psi 4.8 bar High flotation tire pressure Part No. T107108 S-85...
It should AC outlet in platform standard be used only with adequate safety factors. System voltage Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change Hydraulic pressure, 2900 psi 200 bar without notice or obligation.
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Seventh Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Specifications S-85 Range of Motion 80 ft 24.4 m 60 ft 18.3 m 40 ft 12.2 m 20 ft 6.10 m 0 ft -10 ft 3.1 m -10 ft -10 ft 0 ft...
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