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Genie Z-40/23N 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. Contents Page Introduction ..............1 Symbol and Hazard Pictorials ........

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Second Edition • Second 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 Second Edition • Second Printing Introduction Hazard Classification Intended Use Genie uses symbols, color coding and signal words This machine is intended to be used only to lift to identify the following: personnel, along with their tools and materials to an aerial work site.

  • Page 5: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials

    Platform downhill: Read the Platform uphill: Platform Chassis 1 Retract primary operator’s 1 Lower primary tie-down tie-down 2 Lower secondary manual. 2 Lower secondary instructions instructions 3 Lower primary 3 Retract primary Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Grounded AC Replace damaged Lanyard Wheel load Batteries used as 3-wire outlet only wires and cords anchorage point counterweight Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...

  • Page 7: General Safety

    Second Edition • Second Printing General Safety 82472 82544 82487 Safety signs and locations 114252 114252 114345 82481 82548 82548 82487 114248 82601 114248 82487 82604 82472 114345 82481 114252 82544 82604 82601 Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 8 Operator's Manual Second Edition • Second Printing General Safety Safety signs and locations 82481 82473 114334 114345 114252 114247 82548 82544 114247 114252 82473 82544 82481 114345 82548 114334 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...

  • Page 9: Personal Safety

    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. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...

  • Page 10: Work Area Safety

    Do not operate the machine during lightning or storms. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 11 Mounting attachments for holding tools or other materials onto the platform, toeboards or guard rail system can increase the weight in the platform and the surface area of the platform or the load. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 12 Each battery must weigh a minimum of 105 lbs / 47.6 kg. Each battery box including batteries must weigh a minimum of 530 lbs / 240.4 kg. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 13 Be aware of the boom position and tailswing when rotating the turntable. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 14 Bodily Injury Hazard Be sure all maintenance has been performed as Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate service manual.
  • Page 15 Use a forklift to remove or install the battery packs. Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable clamps with tools that may cause sparks. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...

  • Page 16: Legend

    3 Sliding mid-rail 10 Ground controls 4 Lanyard anchorage point 11 Power to charger (between tires) 5 Platform 12 Steer tire 6 Platform controls 13 Battery box 7 Jib boom 14 Non-steer tire Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...

  • Page 17: Controls

    11 Red Emergency Stop button 3 Turntable rotate switch 12 Hour meter 4 Jib boom up/down switch 13 Z-40/23N RJ: Jib rotate switch 5 Primary boom extend/retract switch 14 Secondary boom up/down switch 6 Primary boom up/down switch 15 Function enable switch...
  • Page 18 Emergency Stop button to the on position to 5 Primary boom extend/retract switch operate the machine. Move the switch to the left and the boom will extend. Move the switch to the right and the boom will retract. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 19 12 Hour meter The hour meter displays the number of hours the machine has operated. 13 Z-40/23N RJ: Jib rotate switch Move the jib rotate switch to the right and the jib will move to the right. Move the jib rotate switch to the left and the jib will move to the left.
  • Page 20 5 Jib boom up/down switch 16 Drive enable switch 6 Platform rotate switch 17 Thumb rocker switch for primary boom extend / 7 Z-40/23N RJ: Jib rotate switch retract function 8 Auxiliary power switch 18 Dual axis proportional control handle for primary...
  • Page 21 7 Z-40/23N RJ: Jib rotate switch 13 Boom function speed controller Move the jib rotate switch to Turn the dial to increase or decrease the speed the right and the jib will move of the machine functions.
  • Page 22 Move the control handle to the right and the turntable will move to the right. Move the control handle to the left and the turntable will move to the left. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...

  • Page 23: 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. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 24  Boom wear pads  Tires and wheels  Limit switches and horn  Alarms and beacons (if equipped)  Nuts, bolts and other fasteners  Platform entry mid-rail or gate  Lanyard anchorage points Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 25 Test Emergency Stop 4 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position. Result: All functions should not operate. 5 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 26 18 Press down the foot switch. 19 Activate each machine function control handle or toggle switch. Result: All boom and platform functions should operate through a full cycle. The descent alarm should sound while the boom is lowering. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 27 Note: The brakes must be able to hold the machine on any slope it is able to climb. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 28 If the drive speed with the primary boom raised, the secondary boom raised or the primary boom extended exceeds 1 foot / 30 cm per second, immediately tag and remove the machine from service. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 29 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. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 30 Label - Power to Platform, 115V 114156 Cosmetic - Genie Z-40/23N 40434 Label - Lanyard Anchorage 114165 Cosmetic - Genie Z-40/23N RJ 43658 Label - Power to Charger, 230V 114180 Label - Wheel Load 44980 Label - Power to Charger, 115V...
  • Page 31 114252 Safety 27206 Tape Shading indicates 27205 decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers 52969 114247 114252 40434 82473 82544 Safety Tape 114180 44981 Serial 28174 82548 114341 Label 114180 or 28235 Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    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 intended. inspection before using the machine. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 33 3 Move the appropriate toggle switch according to the markings on the control panel. Note: If the security tie is broken or missing, consult the appropriate Genie service manual. To Steer 5 Simultaneously hold the auxiliary 1 Press down the foot switch.
  • Page 34 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. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 35 0.3 m  3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3 % grade If the slope exceeds the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating, then the machine must be winched or transported up or down the slope. See Transport and Lifting section. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 36 If the platform controls LCD screen displays OVERLOAD RECOVERY, the emergency lowering system has been used while the platform was overloaded. For information on how to reset this message, please consult the appropriate Genie service manual. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...
  • Page 37 Use proper AC input voltage for charging as to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill. indicated on the charger. Use only Genie authorized batteries and charger. Dry Battery Filling and Charging Do not operate the machine with the battery Instructions charger plugged in.

  • Page 38: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand the machine weight. Genie lifts are very heavy relative to their size. See the serial label for the machine weight. Be sure the turntable is secured with the turntable rotation lock before transporting.
  • Page 39 Inspect the entire machine for loose or unsecured items. Securing the Chassis Use chains of ample load capacity. Use a minimum of 4 chains. Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 40 Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the machine weight. machine and to keep the machine level. X Axis 92.0 cm Y Axis 1.0 m Y-axis X-axis Chassis Chassis Lifting Lifting Points (2) Points (2) Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Result: The hydraulic oil level should be at the and the requirements specified in the mark on the side of the hydraulic tank. responsibilities manual. FULL Use only Genie approved replacement parts. Hydraulic oil specifications Dispose of materials in accordance with Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rykon governmental regulations.
  • Page 42 Do not overfill. 6 Install the vent caps. Note: Adding terminal protectors and a corrosion preventative sealant will help eliminate corrosion on the battery terminals and cables. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ Part No. 1258834...

  • Page 43: Specifications

    0.5 m/s Ground clearance, minimum 17.7 cm Controls 24V DC proportiona Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 44 It should be used only with adequate safety factors. Controls 24V DC proportional Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation. Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...
  • Page 45 -5 ft -1.5 m 15 ft 30 ft -5 ft 0 ft 5 ft 10 ft 20 ft 25 ft 9.1 m -1.5 m 1.5 m 3.0 m 4.6 m 6.1 m 7.6 m Part No. 1258834 Z-40/23N • Z-40/23N RJ...

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