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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, please call Genie Industries. Contents Page Introductions ..............

  • Page 3: Introductions

    Operator's Manual 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 Fifth Edition · First 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: Symbols And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Read the Read the operator’s manual service manual Crush hazard Crush hazard Collision hazard Electrocution Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard hazard Electrocution Skin injection hazard Explosion hazard Fire hazard hazard...
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Lanyard No smoking Tiedown attachment point Chock the wheels Release brakes Transport Wind speed Side force Wheel load diagram Voltage rating for Pressure rating for Maximum capacity power to platform air line to platform Crushing hazard Hold rail while lowering...

  • Page 7: General Safety

    Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Part No. 133557 GS-2668 DC • GS-3268 DC...
  • Page 8 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing General Safety GS-2668 DC • GS-3268 DC Part No. 133557...

  • Page 9: Personal Safety

    Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Personal 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 instructions.Safety...

  • Page 10: Work Area Safety

    Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Work Area 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. proximity to electrical current.
  • Page 11 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not raise the platform unless the machine is on Do not use the platform controls to free a platform a firm, level surface. that is caught, snagged or otherwise prevented from normal motion by an adjacent structure.
  • Page 12 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Work Area Safety Do not tie the platform to adjacent structures. Do not place or attach fixed or overhanging loads to any part of this machine. Do not place loads outside the platform perimeter. Do not alter or disable machine components that in any way affect safety and stability.
  • Page 13 PFPE equipment and its use shall be in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer’s instructions and applicable Maximum slope rating, stowed position governmental requirements. GS-2668DC 30% (17°) Do not sit, stand or climb on the platform guard GS-3268DC 25% (14°) rails.
  • Page 14 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Work Area Safety Collision Hazards No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a machine. Be aware of limited sight Do not lower the platform unless the area below is distance and blind spots clear of personnel and obstructions.
  • Page 15 Immediately tag and remove from service a damaged or malfunctioning machine. Be sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie service manual. Be sure all decals are in place and legible. Be sure the operator’s, safety and responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located on the platform.
  • Page 16 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Work Area Safety Electrocution/Burn Hazards Battery Safety Connect the battery charger to a Burn Hazards 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 17: Legend

    Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Legend 1 Platform entry gate 9 Steer tire 16 Ground controls with manual lowering and LED diagnostic 2 Platform guard rails 10 Power to platform pigtail readout 3 Lanyard anchorage point 11 Power to charger pigtail and 17 Ground controls side cover battery charger (under cover) 4 Platform extension lock...

  • Page 18: Controls

    Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Controls Platform Control Panel 1 Thumb rocker switch for steer functions 5 LED 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 GS-2668 DC •...
  • Page 19 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Controls Platform Control Panel 7 Horn Button 1 Thumb rocker switch for steer functions Push the horn button and the horn will sound. Release the horn button and the horn will stop. Press the thumb rocker switch in either direction to activate steer function.
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Controls STOP 00009.9 Ground Control Panel LED diagnostic readout Function enable button Hour meter Key switch for platform/off/ground control selection Red Emergency Stop button Platform up button 7 amp circuit breaker for controls circuit Emergency lowering button Platform down button GS-2668 DC •...
  • Page 21 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Controls Ground Control Panel 1 LED diagnostic readout 2 Hour meter Indicates the number of hours the machine been put into use. 3 Red Emergency Stop button Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position to stop all functions.

  • Page 22: Inspections

    Operator's Manual Fifth 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 23 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Platform extension Be sure that the operator’s, safety and responsibilities manuals are complete, legible Scissor pins and retaining fasteners and in the storage container located in the Platform control joystick platform.
  • Page 24 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Inspections Function Tests 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 25 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 1 Select a test area that is firm, level and free of Test the Up/Down Functions obstruction. The descent alarm and the motion alarm sound at 2 Be sure the battery pack is connected. 60 beeps per minute and sound at the chassis.
  • Page 26 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Inspections Test Emergency Stop 21 Release the control handle. Result: The platform should stop raising. 13 Push in the platform red Emergency Stop button to the off position. 22 Press and hold the function enable switch. Slowly move the control handle in the direction Result: No functions should operate.
  • Page 27 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Drive and Braking Test the Tilt Sensor Operation 27 Press and hold the function enable switch. Note: Perform this test from the ground with the platform controller. Do not stand in the platform. 28 Slowly move the control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow on the control panel 30 Fully lower the platform.
  • Page 28 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Inspections Test Limited Drive Speed 35 Press the lift function select button. 36 Press and hold the function enable switch. Raise the platform approximately 2.4 m from the ground. 37 Press the drive function select switch. 38 Press and hold the function enable switch.
  • Page 29 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Workplace Inspection Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: · drop-offs or holes · bumps, floor obstructions or debris Do Not Operate Unless: · sloped surfaces You learn and practice the principles of safe ·...
  • Page 30 Label - Transport Tie-down 82876 Label - Capacity Indicator, GS-3268 DC (if equipped) 52966 Cosmetic - 4 x 2 82877 Label - Maximum Capacity, GS-2668DC 62061 Cosmetic - Genie GS-2668 DC 82878 Label - Maximum Capacity, GS-2668DC 62062 Cosmetic - Genie GS-3268 DC...
  • Page 31 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Part No. 133557 GS-2668 DC • GS-3268 DC...

  • Page 32: Operating Instructions

    Operator's Manual Fifth 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. Using the machine for anything other than lifting Do Not Operate Unless: personnel, along with their tools and materials, to...
  • Page 33 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Emergency Stop Operation From Platform Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off 1 Turn the key switch to platform control. position at the ground controls or the platform 2 Pull out the ground and platform red Emergency controls to stop all functions.
  • Page 34 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Operating Instructions To Drive 1 Press and hold the function enable switch. 2 Increase speed: Slowly move the control handle off center. Decrease speed: Slowly move the control handle toward center. Stop: Return the control handle to center or release the function enable switch.
  • Page 35 Divide the tape measure distance (rise) by the Maximum slope rating, stowed length of the piece of wood (run) and multiply by position: 100. GS-2668DC: 30% (17°) GS-3268DC: 25% (14°) Example: Maximum side slope rating, stowed position: 30% (17°) Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions rise and adequate traction.
  • Page 36 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Operating Instructions Error Indicator Readout Operation From Ground with Controller If the LED diagnostic readout displays a fault code, such as LL, Maintain safe distances between the operator, the push in and pull out the red machine and fixed objects.
  • Page 37 4 Charge the battery. indicated on the charger. 5 Check the battery acid level when the charging Use only a Genie authorized battery and cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water charger. to the bottom of the fill tube. Do not overfill.

  • Page 38: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Towing the Genie GS-2668 DC or the Genie Only qualified aerial lift operators should move GS-3268 DC is not recommended. If the machine the machine on or off the truck.
  • Page 39 Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing to Truck or Trailer for Use chains or straps of ample load capacity. Transit Use a minimum of 2 chains or straps. Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. Retract and secure the extension deck.
  • Page 40 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Center of gravity X Axis Y Axis GS-2668 DC 87.4 cm 65.5 cm GS-3268 DC 84.6 cm 69.3 cm Observe and Obey: Only qualified riggers should rig and lift the machine.

  • Page 41: Maintenance

    Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Maintenance 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 Only routine maintenance items specified in this system problems.
  • Page 42 Operator's Manual Fifth 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 this Proper battery condition is essential to good machine according to the procedures found in the machine performance and operational safety.

  • Page 43: Specifications

    Fifth Edition · First Printing Operator's Manual Specifications GS-2668 DC Drive speeds Height, working maximum 9.8 m Stowed, maximum 4.8 km/h Height, platform maximum 7.9 m Platform raised, maximum 0.8 km/h 12.2 m/54.6 sec Height, stowed maximum, Rails up 2.3 m Maximum hydraulic pressure (functions) 241.3 bar...
  • Page 44 Operator's Manual Fifth Edition · First Printing Specifications GS-3268 DC Drive speeds Height, working maximum 11.8 m Stowed, maximum 4.8 km/h Height, platform maximum 9.8 m Platform raised, maximum 0.8 km/h 12.2 m/54.6 sec Height, stowed maximum, Rails up 2.6 m Maximum hydraulic pressure (functions) 241.3 bar...

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