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Genie GRC-12 Operator's Manual

Genie GRC-12 Operator's Manual

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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine. This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine at all times. If you have any questions, call Genie Industries. Contents Page Introduction ..............1 Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions ....

  • Page 3: Introduction

    First Edition • First Printing Introduction Owners, Users and Operators: Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts. We feel that you make a major contribution to...
  • Page 4 First Edition • First Printing Introduction Hazard Classification Intended Use Genie uses symbols, color coding and signal This machine is intended to be used only to lift words to identify the following: personnel, along with their tools and materials to an aerial work site.

  • Page 5: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Batteries used as Keep away from Move machine to counterweights Transport diagram Tiedown moving parts level ground Only trained maintenance Grounded AC Chock the wheels Release brakes personnel should 3-wire only access Maintain required compartments clearance Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 6 Replace damaged attachment point power to platform wires and cords Wheel load Side force Pressure rating for air line to platform Wind speed Indoor 22 kg Maximum capacity including occupant, Maximum capacity including occupant tools and tray GRC-12 Part No. 133136...

  • Page 7: General Safety

    350KV to 500KV 7.62 m 500KV to 750KV 10.67 m 750KV to 1000KV 13.72 m 82614 B 133147 82481 82481 B 82495 97899 97899 B 82495 B 133146 Battery Charger Side 82472 82487 82487 C 114334 114334 A Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 8 Operator's Manual First Edition • First Printing General Safety Safety signs and locations Decal Plate Decals with symbols 82487 133198 82487 C 227 kg 114338 227 kg GRC-12 133198 B 114338 A 445 N 133274 GRC-12 Part No. 133136...

  • Page 9: Personal Safety

    If PFPE is required by job site or employer rules, the following shall apply: All PFPE must comply with applicable governmental regulations, and must be inspected and used in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer’s instructions. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...

  • Page 10: Work Area Safety

    Weight in trays is part of the total platform load. from contact with or proximity to electrical current. Maximum capacity - GRC-12 Platform retracted 227 kg Work station tray (each) 11 kg Maintain safe distances...
  • Page 11 Do not alter or disable the limit switches. Do not alter or disable machine components that in any way affect safety and stability. Do not replace items critical to machine stability with items of different weight or specification. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 12 (PFPE) due to cotter pins are properly job site or employer rules, PFPE and its use shall installed. be in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer’s instructions and applicable governmental requirements. Use approved lanyard attachment point provided. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 13 The machine must be on a level surface or controls of the crane have secured before releasing the brakes. been locked out and/or precautions have been taken to prevent any potential collision. No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a machine. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 14 Component Damage Hazards particles may be present. Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V to charge the batteries. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 15 3 Turn the key switch to the off position and cause sparks. remove the key to secure from unauthorized use. 4 Chock the wheels. Component Damage Hazard 5 Charge the batteries. Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V to charge the batteries. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...

  • Page 16: Legend

    21 Manual storage container 13 Brake release pump knob 6 Battery charger display 22 Lanyard anchorage point (under covers) 7 Covers 14 Platform controls 8 Ground controls 15 Platform extension release lever 9 Hydraulic oil level indicator 16 Mast GRC-12 Part No. 133136...

  • Page 17: Controls

    Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position to 3 Hour meter operate the machine. Indicates the number of hours the machine has been put into use. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 18 / Battery charge indicator 2 Drive speed button 6 Lift function select button 3 Drive function select button 7 Horn button 4 Red Emergency Stop button 8 Proportional control handle and function enable switch for lift and drive functions GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 19 6 Lift function select button Press this button to activate the lift function. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...

  • Page 20: Inspections

    Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be performed by qualified service technicians, according to the manufacturer's specifications and the requirements listed in the responsibilities manual. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 21 Battery pack and connections Drive motors Tires and wheels Ground strap Limit switches, alarms and horn Alarms and beacons (if equipped) Nuts, bolts and other fasteners Platform entry gate Sequencing cables and pulleys Pothole guards Platform extension Work trays Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 22 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. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 23 Result: The horn should sound. alarm that goes off when the machine is not level sounds at 600 beeps per minute. An optional automotive-style horn is also available. 8 Activate the up function. Result: The platform should raise. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 24 Result: The platform should lower. The descent alarm should sound while the platform is Result: The steer wheels should turn in the lowering. direction that the yellow triangle points on the control panel. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 25 31 Press down one side of the tilt sensor and place the tilt sensor test tool under one of the posts. Result: The alarm, located in the platform, should sound after 1 second. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 26 42 Place a 2x4 or similar piece of wood under a pothole guard. Raise the platform. Result: Before the platform is raised 2.1 m from the ground, an alarm should sound and the drive function should not work. 43 Lower the platform and remove the 2x4. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 27 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. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 28 82481 Label - Battery Safety 133147 Label - Tip-over Hazard, Limit Switch 82487 Label - Read the Manual 133194 Label - Wheel Load, GRC-12 133195 Cosmetic - Genie GRC-12 82495 Label - Brake Release Safety and Operation 133198 Label - Max Capacity, 227 kg,...
  • Page 29 97772 may be in different locations on optional AWP and fiberglass 72086 platform. 82472 Serial Label 28235 or 28174 114469 82487 114334 44980 or 43658 133237 114467 82666 133194 133144 52475 114468 133194 52475 82836 133195 Part No. 133136 GRC-12...

  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    That means every new operator should perform a pre-operation 4 Inspect the workplace. inspection, function tests, and a workplace 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. inspection before using the machine. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 31 3 Be sure the battery pack is connected before Use the color-coded direction arrows on the operating the machine. platform controls and on the platform to identify the direction the machine will travel. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 32 0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade If the slope exceeds the maximum slope or side slope rating, the machine must be winched or transported up or down the slope. See Transport and Lifting section. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 33 Left Coil Fault Full Brake Coil Fault Use the LED diagnostic readout to determine the battery level. Parallel/Series Coil Fault Low Battery Voltage Off-Level Overload Cutout Option For more information, please consult the appropriate Genie Service Manual. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 34 Use proper AC input voltage for charging as 10 The charger will indicate when the battery is indicated on the charger. fully charged. Use only a Genie authorized battery and 11 Check the battery acid level when the charging charger. cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the fill tube.

  • Page 35: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    The machine must be on a level surface or the ground and platform controls to the off secured before releasing the brakes. position. Towing the GRC-12 is not recommended. If the machine must be towed, do not exceed 3.2 km/h. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...
  • Page 36 Always use the extension deck lock when the Use a minimum of 3 chains or straps. machine is transported. Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key before transporting. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 37 Always place the lifting hook through the lifting eye so that it points away from the machine. Be sure the machine is level when lowering the forks. Lifting the machine from the side can result in component damage. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...

  • Page 38: Maintenance

    Result: The hydraulic oil level should be as marked on the tank. Use only Genie approved replacement parts. 2 Add oil if necessary. Do not overfill. Hydraulic oil specifications Hydraulic oil type...
  • Page 39 3 Be sure that the battery hold-down bars are in place and secure. Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion preventative sealant will help eliminate the corrosion on the battery terminals and cables. Part No. 133136 GRC-12...

  • Page 40: Specifications

    It should be used only with Controls Proportional adequate safety factors. AC outlet in platform Standard Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. GRC-12 Part No. 133136...
  • Page 41 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 China Genie Scandinavia Phone +86 21 53852570 Phone +46 31 575100 Fax +86 21 53852569...

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