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  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Important Read, understand and obey these safety rules and operating instructions before operating this machine. 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.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Operator's Manual Seventh 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 safety if you, as the equipment users and operators: Danger...
  • Page 4 Operator's Manual Seventh 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

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Read the Read the service operator’s manual Collision hazard Crush hazard Crush hazard manual Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Electrocution hazard Electrocution Explosion hazard Fire hazard Skin injection Burn hazard hazard...
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Batteries used as Grounded AC Replace damaged counterweights Chock the wheels Release brakes 3-wire only wires and cords Lanyard Transport No smoking Wheel load Tiedown attachment point diagram Pressure rating for Voltage rating for air line to platform...

  • Page 7: General Safety

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing General Safety Safety signs and locations Part No. T107027 GS-1530/32 • GS-1930/32...
  • Page 8 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing General Safety Safety signs and locations GS-1530/32 • GS-1930/32 Part No. T107207...

  • Page 9: Personal Safety

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Personal Safety Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is not required when operating this machine. 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 manufacturer’s instructions.

  • Page 10: Work Area Safety

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Electrocution Hazards Tip-over Hazards This machine is not electrically insulated and will Occupants, equipment and materials must not not provide protection from contact with or exceed the maximum platform capacity. proximity to electrical current.
  • Page 11 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Outdoor Use: Do not raise the platform when wind Do not push off or pull toward any object outside of speeds may exceed 12.5 m/s. If wind speeds the platform. exceed 12.5 m/s when the platform is raised, lower the platform and do not continue to operate the machine.
  • Page 12 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Do not replace items critical to machine stability Crushing Hazard with items of different weight or specification. Keep hands and limbs out of scissors. Do not use batteries that weigh less than the original equipment.
  • Page 13 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Fall Hazards Collision Hazards The guard rail system provides fall protection. If Be aware of limited sight occupants of the platform are required to wear distance and blind spots personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) due to when driving or operating.
  • Page 14 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Do not lower the platform unless the area below is Bodily Injury Hazard clear of personnel and obstructions. Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate and/or burn skin.
  • Page 15 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Electrocution/Burn Hazards Battery Safety Connect the battery charger to Burn Hazards a grounded, AC 3-wire electrical outlet only. Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective clothing and Inspect daily for damaged eye wear when working with cords, cables and wires.

  • Page 16: Legend

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Legend GS-1530 1 Platform guard rails 2 Lanyard anchorage point GS-1532 3 Platform controls GS-1930 4 Platform extension GS-1932 5 Manual storage container 6 Transport tie-down 7 Steer tire 8 Pothole guard 9 Ground controls 10 LCD readout 11 Non-steer tire 12 Emergency lowering knob...

  • Page 17: Controls

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Controls Ground Control Panel 7 Red Emergency Stop button 1 Menu escape button Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position to stop all functions. Pull out the red 2 Menu up button Emergency Stop button to the on position to operate the machine.
  • Page 18 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Controls Platform Control Panel without Outrigger Function 1 Thumb rocker switch for steer functions 6 Red Emergency Stop button 2 LED diagnostic readout/battery charge indicator 7 Low speed lift enable button 3 Platform up button 8 High speed lift enable button 4 Numeric keypad (if equipped) 9 Drive speed select button...
  • Page 19 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Controls Platform Control Panel 7 Low speed lift enable button 1 Thumb rocker switch for steer function Press and hold this button to activate the low speed platform Press the left side of the thumb function.

  • Page 20: Inspections

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Fundamentals It is the responsibility of the operator to perform a pre-operation inspection and routine maintenance. The pre-operation inspection is a visual inspection Do Not Operate Unless: performed by the operator prior to each work shift. The inspection is designed to discover if anything You learn and practice the principles of safe is apparently wrong with a machine before the...
  • Page 21 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Pothole guards Be sure that the operator’s, safety and responsibilities manuals are complete, legible Platform extension and in the storage container located in the Scissor pins and retaining fasteners platform. Platform control joystick Be sure that all decals are legible and in place.
  • Page 22 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections Function Test Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service. The operator must follow the step-by-step instructions to test all machine functions. A malfunctioning machine must never be used. If Do Not Operate Unless: malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be tagged and removed from service.
  • Page 23 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections 1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of Test the Up/Down Functions obstruction. The audible warnings on this machine and the 2 Be sure the batteries are connected. standard horn all come from the same central alarm.
  • Page 24 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections At the Platform Controls Test the Up/Down Functions 27 Press and hold the high speed lift enable Test Emergency Stop button. 18 Push in the platform red Emergency Stop 28 Press the platform up button. button to the off position.
  • Page 25 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections Test the Steering Test the Tilt Sensor Operation Note: When performing the steer and drive function Note: Perform this test from the ground with the tests, stand in the platform facing the steer end of platform controller.
  • Page 26 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections Test Elevated Drive Speed 56 Place a 2x4 or similar piece of wood under a pothole guard. 50 Press and hold the high or low speed lift enable 57 Press and hold the high or low speed lift enable button.
  • Page 27 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections Fundamentals The workplace inspection helps the operator determine if the workplace is suitable for safe machine operation. It should be performed by the operator prior to moving the machine to the workplace. Do Not Operate Unless: It is the operator's responsibility to read and remember the workplace hazards, then watch for...
  • Page 28 Label - Air to Platform, 110 PSI GS-1530 and GS-1930 52475 Label - Transport Tie-down 97719 Label - Safety Arm 62053 Cosmetic - Genie GS-1530 114334 Label - Electrocution hazard, Plug 62054 Cosmetic - Genie GS-1930 114337 Label - Tip-over Hazard, Limit Switch...
  • Page 29 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Inspections Decal Plate Battery Side Ground Controls Side Part No. T107027 GS-1530/32 • GS-1930/32...

  • Page 30: Operating Instructions

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Fundamentals The Operating Instructions section provides instructions for each aspect of machine operation. It is the operator's responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the operator's, safety and responsibilities manuals. Do Not Operate Unless: Using the machine for anything other than lifting personnel, along with their tools and materials, to...
  • Page 31 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Emergency Stop To Position Platform 1 Press and hold the high or low Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off speed lift enable button. position at the ground controls or the platform controls to stop all functions.
  • Page 32 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions To select drive speed To determine the slope grade: The drive controls can operate in two different Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR drive speed modes while in the stowed position. use the following procedure.
  • Page 33 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Operational indicator codes Platform Overload If the platform controls LED or ground controls If the platform controls LED diagnostic readout LCD diagnostic readout displays an operational displays a flashing OL and the ground controls indicator code such as LL, the fault condition must LCD diagnostic readout displays OL: Platform repaired or removed before resuming machine...
  • Page 34 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Operation From Ground with How to use the Safety Arm Controller 1 Raise the platform approximately 2.4 m from the ground. Maintain safe distances between the operator, machine and fixed objects. 2 Rotate the safety arm away from the machine and let it hang down.
  • Page 35 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions How to Fold Down the Guardrails How to Raise the Guardrails GS-1530, GS-1532, GS-1930 and GS-1932 Follow the fold down instructions but in reverse order. The platform railing system consists of one fold down rail section for the extension deck and one section for the main deck.
  • Page 36 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Standard Batteries 3 Remove the battery vent caps and check the battery acid level. If necessary, add only enough distilled water to cover the plates. Do not overfill prior to the charge cycle. 4 Replace the battery vent caps.

  • Page 37: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    The machine must be on a level surface or ground and platform controls to the off position. secured before releasing the brakes. Towing the Genie GS-1530, GS-1532, GS-1930, Do not allow the rails to fall when the snap pins and GS-1932 is not recommended. If the machine are removed.
  • Page 38 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing to Truck or Trailer for Transit Use chains or straps of ample load capacity. Always use the extension deck lock when the machine is transported. Use a minimum of 2 chains or straps. Turn the key switch to the off position and remove Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains.
  • Page 39 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting the Machine with a Forklift Be sure the extension deck, controls and component trays are secure. Remove all loose items on the machine. Fully lower the platform. The platform must remain lowered during all loading and transport Observe and Obey: procedures.
  • Page 40 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting Instructions GS-1530 GS-1532 GS-1930 Fully lower the platform. Be sure the extension GS-1932 deck, controls and component trays are secure. Remove all loose items on the machine. Determine the center of gravity of your machine using the table and the pictures on this page.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Maintenance Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper levels is essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic oil levels can damage hydraulic components. Daily Observe and Obey: checks allow the inspector to identify changes in oil level that might indicate the presence of hydraulic Only routine maintenance items specified in this system problems.
  • Page 42 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Maintenance Check the Batteries Scheduled Maintenance Maintenance performed quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform maintenance on Proper battery condition is essential to good this machine according to the procedures found in machine performance and operational safety.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Specifications Model GS-1530 and GS-1532 Controls Proportional Height, working maximum 6.4 m AC outlet in platform standard Height, platform maximum 4.6 m Maximum hydraulic pressure 3500 psi 241 bar (functions) Height, stowed maximum 2.07 m Tire size 12 x 4.5 x 8 in...
  • Page 44 Operator's Manual Seventh Edition • First Printing Specifications Model GS-1930 and GS-1932 Controls Proportional Height, working maximum 7.6 m AC outlet in platform standard Height, platform maximum 5.8 m Maximum hydraulic pressure 241 bar (functions) Height, stowed maximum 2.10 m Tire size 12 x 4.5 x 8 in Height, stowed maximum...
  • Page 45 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 Genie China Phone +46 31 575100 Fax + 46 31 579020 Phone +86 21 53852570 Fax +86 21 53852569 Genie France...

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Genie gs-1532Genie gs-1932Genie gs-1930

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