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Operator's Manual Serial Number Range -2669DC ™ from GS6912-1300 Australia -3369DC ™ -4069DC ™ with Maintenance Information First Edition Fifth Printing Part No. 215595GT...
First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Intr oducti on Owners, Users and Operators: Thank you for choosing 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...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Introduction Hazard Classification Intended Use This machine is intended to be used only to lift Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding, personnel, along with their tools, and materials to and signal words to identify the following: an aerial work site.
First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Symbol and H az ard Pictorials Definiti ons Read the operator’s Read the service Crush hazard Crush hazard Collision hazard manual manual Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Electrocution hazard Electrocution hazard...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Chock the wheels Release brakes Tiedown Lanyard anchorage No smoking points Wheel load Transport diagram Side force Wind speed Outrigger load Voltage rating for Pressure rating for air Maximum capacity Crushing hazard power to platform...
Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Personal Safety Pers onal Safety Personal 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...
First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Work Ar ea Safety Electrocution Hazards Tip-over Hazards This machine is not electrically insulated and will Occupants, equipment and materials shall not not provide protection from contact with or exceed the maximum platform capacity or the proximity to electrical current.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Work Area Safety Outdoor Use: Do not raise the platform when wind Maximum capacity – GS-4069DC speeds may exceed 12.5 m/s. If wind speeds Platform retracted 363 kg exceed 12.5 m/s when the platform is raised, lower Platform extended –...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not contact adjacent structures with the Do not place or attach platform. fixed or overhanging loads to any part of this machine. Do not tie the platform to adjacent structures. Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Work Area Safety Crushing Hazard Fall Hazards Keep hands and limbs out of scissors. The guard rail system provides fall protection. If occupant(s) of the platform are required to wear Keep hands clear when folding rails. personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) due to job site or employer rules, PFPE and its use shall Do not work under the platform or in the scissor...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Collision Hazards Do not lower the platform unless the area below is Be aware of limited sight clear of personnel and distance and blind spots obstructions. when driving or operating. Be aware of extended platform position when moving the machine.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Work Area Safety Explosion and Fire Hazards Battery Safety Do not operate the machine or charge the battery Burn Hazards in hazardous locations or locations where potentially flammable or explosive gases or Batteries contain acid. particles may be present.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Component Damage Hazard Lockout After Each Use Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V to Select a safe parking location—firm level charge the batteries. surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. Lower the platform.
First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Controls Controls Ground Control Panel Function enable toggle switch for emergency Menu down button lowering Alarm Emergency lowering toggle switch 7A breaker for controls circuit Menu enter button 15A breaker for controls circuit Key switch for platform/off/ground selection 10 Platform down button Turn the key switch to the platform position and...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Controls Platform Control Panel Red Emergency Stop button Low speed lift enable button Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the Press and hold this button to off position to stop all functions. Pull out the red activate the low speed platform Emergency Stop button to the on position to function.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Controls LED diagnostic readout / battery charge High speed lift enable button indicator Press and hold this button to Platform up button activate the high speed platform function. Press and hold the platform up button and the platform will raise.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Controls 13 Outrigger indicator lights 15 Proportional control handle and function enable switch for drive, steer, lift and outrigger During outrigger extension, functions lights flash green. As each Lift function: Press and hold the function outrigger contacts the ground, enable switch to enable the lift function on the lights turn solid green.
First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Ins pections 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 performed by the operator prior to each work shift. Do Not Operate Unless: The inspection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Scissor pins and retaining fasteners Lanyard anchorage points Be sure that the operator’s, safety, and Platform control joystick responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located in the ...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual 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 malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be Do Not Operate Unless: tagged and removed from service.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Inspections Test the Up/Down Functions At the Ground Controls The audible warnings on this machine and the Select a test area that is firm, level and free of standard horn all come from the same central obstruction.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 27 Press the platform up or platform down button. At the Platform Controls Result: The lift function should not operate. Test Emergency Stop 28 Do not press the platform up or platform down buttons.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Inspections 39 Press and hold the low speed lift enable button. 48 Press and hold the function enable switch on the control handle. Slowly move the control 40 Press the platform down button. handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 61 Slowly move the control handle in the direction Test the Steering indicated by the yellow arrow on the control Note: When performing the steer and drive function panel until the machine begins to move, then tests, stand in the platform facing the steer end of return the control handle to the center position.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Inspections Test Elevated Drive Speed Use the button pattern on the platform controls to determine which of these next 69 Raise the platform approximately 1.2 m from two function tests to perform. the ground. Use this function test procedure if the decal on your 70 Press the drive function button (if platform controls has these buttons.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 84 Press and hold the drive/steer function enable Use this function test procedure if the decal on your switch on the control handle. platform controls has these buttons. 85 Slowly move the control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow, then in the direction indicated by the yellow arrow.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Inspections 98 Press the drive function button. 110 Move the control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow. 99 Press and hold the function enable switch on the control handle. Result: The outriggers should retract. The individual outrigger indicator lights will turn 100 Slowly move the control handle in the direction solid green as the corresponding outrigger...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Workplace Inspection Checklist Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: drop-offs or holes bumps, floor obstructions, or debris sloped surfaces Do Not Operate Unless: unstable or slippery surfaces ...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers ™ ™ ™ Part No. 215595GT -2669DC • GS -3369DC • GS -4069DC...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Inspections Decals Inspection with Words Part No. Decal Description 1257396 Instructions – Operation, Platform Determine whether the decals on your machine Control,AUS have words or symbols. Use the appropriate 1257923 Label – Smartlink inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in 1258104 Danger –...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers ™ ™ ™ Part No. 215595GT -2669DC • GS -3369DC • GS -4069DC...
Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Operating Instructions Operati ng Instr ucti ons 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.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Emergency Stop Operation from Platform Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off Be sure the battery pack is connected before position at the ground controls or the platform operating the machine.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Operating Instructions To Extend Outriggers To Drive Press and hold the drive/steer function enable Press and hold the switch on the control handle. outrigger enable button. Increase speed: Slowly move the control handle off center. Press and hold the outrigger extend button.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Note: If the outrigger enable and extend buttons To Position Platform are released too soon during extension, the Press the lift function button. On outrigger indicator lights will continue to flash green, the LCD screen, a circle below the indicating the outriggers are not contacting the lift function symbol will turn on.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Operating Instructions To Steer To Drive Press the drive function button. On the LCD Press the drive function button. On the LCD screen, a circle below the drive function symbol screen, a circle below the drive function symbol will turn on.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To determine the slope grade: Driving on a slope Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope use the following procedure. ratings for the machine and determine the slope grade.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Operating Instructions Platform Overload Operational indicator codes If the platform controls LED diagnostic readout If the platform controls LED or ground controls LCD displays a flashing OL and the ground controls diagnostic readout displays an operational LCD diagnostic readout displays OL: Platform indicator code such as LL, the fault condition must Overloaded, the platform is overloaded and no...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To reset thermal limit cutout Battery Level Indicator If the platform controls LED readout displays fault Use the LED diagnostic readout to determine the codes F053, F054, F055 or F056, the machine has battery level.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Operating Instructions How to Use the Safety Arm After Each Use Raise the platform approximately 2.4 m from Select a safe parking location—firm level the ground. surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. Rotate the safety arm away from the machine Lower the platform.
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Standard Batteries 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. Replace the battery vent caps.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Trans port and Lifti ng Instr ucti ons Free-wheel Configuration for Winching Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from rolling. All models: Release the Observe and Obey: wheel brakes by turning over ...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions If the railings have been folded down, secure them Securing to Truck or Trailer for with straps before transporting. Transit Always chock the machine wheels in preparation for transport. Retract and secure the extension deck.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Center of gravity X Axis Y Axis GS-2669DC without 97.3 cm 76 cm outriggers GS-3369DC without 106.9 cm 80 cm outriggers GS-4069DC without 99.6 cm 78 cm outriggers Observe and Obey: GS-2669DC with 38.9 cm 29.3 cm...
First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance Maintenanc e Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level 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 ...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth 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.
First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Specific ati ons GS-2669DC Drive speeds Height, working maximum 9.8 m Stowed maximum, forward 7.2 km/h 12 m/6 sec Height, platform maximum Height, stowed maximum, 2.59 m Stowed maximum, reverse 4.8 km/h rails up 12 m/9 sec Height, stowed maximum,...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Fifth Printing Specifications GS-3369DC Drive speeds Height, working maximum 11.9 m Stowed maximum, forward 7.2 km/h 12 m/6 sec Height, platform maximum 10 m Stowed maximum, reverse 4.8 km/h Height, stowed maximum, 2.59 m 12 m/9 sec rails up Platform raised, maximum 0.5 km/h...
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First Edition • Fifth Printing Operator's Manual Specifications GS-4069DC Drive speeds Height, working maximum 14 m Stowed maximum, forward 7.2 km/h 12 m/6 sec Height, platform maximum 12.3 m Stowed maximum, reverse 4.8 km/h Height, stowed maximum, 2.74 m 12 m/9 sec rails up Platform raised, maximum 0.5 km/h...
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