Genie Industries in the USA and many other countries. These machines comply with ANSI A92.5 CSA B354.4 Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC See EC Declaration of Conformity Printed on recycled paper Printed in U.S.A. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
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. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
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150 lbs / 667 N 28 mph / 12.5 m/s when the boom is raised, lower the boom and do not continue to operate the Maximum allowable machine. manual force - CE 90 lbs / 400 N Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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Batteries are used as counterweight and are critical to machine stability. Each battery must weigh 105 pounds / 47.6 kg. Each battery box including batteries must weigh a minimum of 530 pounds / 240.4 kg. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
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Operators must comply with employer, job site and governmental rules regarding the use of personal protective equipment. Observe and use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive and steer functions. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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Be sure all maintenance has been performed as presence of an imminently specified in this manual and the hazardous situation which, if not Genie Z-30/20N Service Manual. avoided, will result in death or serious injury. Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
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Use a forklift to remove or install the battery packs. must remain off during the entire charging cycle. Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable clamps with tools that may cause sparks. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
9 Battery charge indicator and/or low voltage interrupt (option) 20 Not used 10 Machine not level indicator light (if equipped) 11 Proportional control handle for drive function and thumb rocker for steer function Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer's specifications and the requirements listed in the responsibilities manual. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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Drive and turntable motors and drive hubs Boom wear pads Tires and wheels Limit switches Nuts, bolts and other fasteners Platform entry mid-rail/gate Beacon and alarms (if equipped) Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
Indicates that tools will be required to perform this procedure. Indicates that new parts will be required to perform this procedure. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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3 Remove the battery vent caps. 4 Check the battery acid level. If needed, replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the battery fill tube. Do not overfill. 5 Install the vent caps. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
4 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position. Result: All ground and platform control functions should not operate. 5 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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Result: The alarm, located in the platform, should sound. Result: The horn should sound. Test the Foot Switch 17 Do not press down the foot switch. Activate each machine function. Result: The machine functions should not operate. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
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Result: The steer wheels should turn in the direction that the yellow triangles point on the drive chassis. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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If the drive speed with the primary boom raised or extended or the secondary boom raised exceeds Yellow 1 foot / 30 cm per second, immediately tag and remove the machine from service. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
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42 Move the drive control handle off center and activate a boom function toggle switch. Result: No boom functions should operate. The machine will move in the direction indicated on the control panel. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
That means 4 Inspect the workplace. every new operator should perform a pre-operation inspection, function tests, and a work place 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. inspection before using the machine. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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2 Turn the steer wheels with the thumb rocker switch located on top of the drive control handle. Use the color-coded direction triangles on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction the wheels will turn. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
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See To determine the slope grade: Transport and Lifting section. Drive Enable Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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If the platform bumpers come in contact with aircraft components, the machine will shut down and no functions will operate. Move the function override toggle switch to either side to operate the machine. Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
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7 The charger will indicate when the battery is fully charged. 8 Check the battery acid level when the charging cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
28236 Warning - Failure To Read . . . 72081 Platform Control Panel 28372 Caution - Component Damage 72167 Cosmetic - Genie Z-30/20N RJ 31060 Danger - Tip-over Hazard, Interlock 72833 Label - Open 31508 Notice - Power to Charger...
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28161 82366 28177 or 82161 or 72999 28161 Power 27564 Unit 35542 Side 139586 Shading indicates decal is hidden 35542 62929 28372 from view, i.e., under covers. 28235 44981 or 28174 139586 72833 Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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133286 Label - Power to Charger 72081 Platform Control Panel 139586 Label - Wheel Load 72167 Cosmetic - Genie Z-30/20N RJ 72867 Label - Work Light Option Patch 82472 Warning - Crushing Hazard Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
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82601 or 82612 Safety Tape 62928 or 72167 40434 82472 82548 82472 82544 Power Unit Side Shading indicates decal is hidden 28235 or from view, i.e., under covers. 44981 139586 62929 139586 28174 Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
See the serial plate for the over the drive hub disconnect caps. machine weight. Towing the Genie Z-30/20N is not recommended. The machine must be on a level surface or If the machine must be towed, do not exceed secured before releasing the brakes.
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Use the tie points on the drive chassis for anchoring down to the transport surface. Use chains or straps of ample load capacity. Use a minimum of 4 chains. Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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See the serial plate for the machine weight. X Axis 31.19 in 79.2 cm Y Axis 34.34 in 87.2 cm Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ Part No. 133546...
Fifth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Z-30/20N without rotating jib Ground clearance 8.9 cm Weight See Serial Plate Height, working maximum 36 ft 11 m (Machine weights vary with option configurations) Height, platform maximum 30 ft 9.1 m...
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Operator's Manual Fifth Edition • Second Printing SPECIFICATIONS Z-30/20N with rotating jib Ground clearance 8.9 cm Weight See Serial Plate Height, working maximum 35 ft 2 in 10.7 m (Machine weights vary with option configurations) Height, platform maximum 29 ft 2 in 8.8 m...
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10 ft 5 ft 1.5 m 0 ft 0 ft 5 ft 10 ft 15 ft 20 ft 25 ft 1.5 m 4.6 m 6.1 m 7.6 m Range of Motion for Rotating Jib Part No. 133546 Z-30/20N • Z-30/20N RJ...
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Genie North America Phone 425.881.1800 Toll Free USA and Canada 800.536.1800 Fax 425.883.3475 Genie Australia Pty Ltd. Phone +61 7 3375 1660 Fax +61 7 3375 1002 Genie Scandinavia Phone +46 31 57 51 00 Genie China Fax +46 31 57 51 04 Phone +86 21 53853768 Fax +86 21 53852569 Genie France...
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Renting from Duma Rent - Articulated telescopic booms Renting Rental Articulated telescopic booms GENIE Z30/20NRJ These self-propelled platforms are designed to perform work in high and hard-to-reach places. Ideal for working across obstacles and with large span widths, as with maintenance of buildings, facade work, construction etc.
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