Terex Genie GRC-12 Operators Manual With Maintenance Information
Terex Genie GRC-12 Operators Manual With Maintenance Information

Terex Genie GRC-12 Operators Manual With Maintenance Information

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Operator's Manual
GRC
-12
Serial Number Range
from GRCP-6000
AUS
Australia
with
Maintenance
Information
Third Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1297727GT

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Serial Number Range ™ from GRCP-6000 Australia with Maintenance Information Third Edition First Printing Part No. 1297727GT...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ............48 Copyright © 2008 Terex Corporation Third Edition: First Printing, September 2020 Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries. “GRC” is a trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Introduction About this manual Intended Use and Familiarization Guide Genie appreciates your choice of our machine for your application. Our number one priority is user The intended use of this machine is to lift safety, which is best achieved by our joint efforts.
  • Page 4 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Introduction Platform controls symbology and related Ground controls symbology and related machine movement: machine movement: Lift function enable button Lift function enable button Drive function enable button Platform up/down button Platform up/down (when lift function selected) Sequential functions and movement: Drive forward/reverse (when drive function...
  • Page 5 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Bulletin Distribution and Compliance Contacting the Manufacturer Safety of product users is of paramount At times it may be necessary to contact Genie. importance to Genie. Various bulletins are used by When you do, be ready to supply the model Genie to communicate important safety and number and serial number of your machine, along product information to dealers and machine...
  • Page 6 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Introduction Safety Sign Maintenance Replace any missing or damaged safety signs. Keep operator safety in mind at all times. Use mild soap and water to clean safety signs. Do not use solvent-based cleaners because they may damage the safety sign material.
  • Page 7 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Hazard Classification Decals on this machine use symbols, color coding, and signal words to identify the following: Safety alert symbol—used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards. Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death.
  • Page 8: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Read the operator’s Read the service Crush hazard No smoking Collision hazard manual manual Collision hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Electrocution hazard Electrocution hazard Burn hazard Explosion hazard Fire hazard...
  • Page 9 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Maintain required Access by trained Chock the wheels Release brakes Grounded AC clearance and authorized 3-wire only personnel only Replace damaged Wheel load Lanyard anchorage Side force Manual force wires and cords points Maximum capacity including occupant, tools,...
  • Page 10: General Safety

    Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing General Safety General Safety ™ Part No. 1297727GT...
  • Page 11 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety ™ Part No. 1297727GT...
  • Page 12: Personal Safety

    Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Personal Safety 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...
  • Page 13: Work Area Safety

    Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Work Area Safety Electrocution Hazards Tip-over Hazards Occupants, equipment and materials shall not This machine is not exceed the maximum platform capacity or the electrically insulated and will maximum platform capacity of the platform not provide protection from extension.
  • Page 14 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety If the tilt alarm sounds: Do not use the machine as a crane. Lower the platform. Move the machine to a firm, Do not push the machine or other objects with the level surface.
  • Page 15 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Crushing Hazard Do not use batteries that weigh less than the original equipment. Batteries are used as Keep hands and limbs out of mast. counterweight and are critical to machine stability. Each battery must weigh a minimum of Do not work under the platform or mast without the 62 lbs/28 kg.
  • Page 16 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Do not sit, stand, or climb Check the work area for on the platform guard overhead obstructions or rails. Maintain a firm other possible hazards. footing on the platform floor at all times. Do not climb down from Be aware of crushing the platform when raised.
  • Page 17 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Observe and use color-coded direction arrows on Damaged Machine Hazards the platform controls and the platform decal plate Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine. for drive and steer functions. Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the Do not operate a machine in the path of any crane machine and test all functions before each work...
  • Page 18 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Work Area Safety Battery Safety Component Damage Hazard Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V to Burn Hazards charge the batteries. Batteries contain acid. Electrocution/Burn Hazards Always wear protective clothing and eye wear when Connect the battery charger to a working with batteries.
  • Page 19: Legend

    Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Legend Legend Pothole guard 12 Work station tray Non-steer tire 13 Brake release pump knob (under covers) Forklift pockets 14 Platform controls Transport tie-down 15 Platform extension release lever Emergency lowering valve 16 Mast Covers 17 Platform extension entry gate Battery charger display...
  • Page 20: Controls

    Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Controls Controls The ground control station is to be used as a means to raise the platform for function tests and for storage purposes. The ground control station can be used in the event of an emergency to rescue an incapacitated person in the platform.
  • Page 21 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Controls 1283810 A 1283810 A Platform Control Panel Proportional control handle and function Red Emergency Stop button enable switch for drive, steer, and lift functions Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the Lift function: Press and hold the function off position to stop all functions.
  • Page 22 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Controls Thumb rocker switch for steer function Press the left side of the thumb rocker and the machine will turn in the direction the blue triangle points on the platform control panel. Press the right side of the thumb rocker and the machine will turn in the direction the yellow triangle points on the platform control...
  • Page 23: Inspections

    Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 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 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...
  • Page 24 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Inspections Pre-operation Inspection  Pothole guards  Lanyard anchorage points  Be sure that the operator’s, safety, and  Platform extension (if equipped) responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located in the ...
  • Page 25 Third Edition • First 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.
  • Page 26 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Inspections At the Ground Controls Test the Up/Down Functions 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 hazards.
  • Page 27 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Auxiliary Lowering Test the Function Enable Switch and the Up/Down Functions 17 Activate the up function by pressing the lift enable button and platform up button, and 24 Press the indoor use button. raise the platform approximately 2 ft.
  • Page 28 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Inspections 33 Press and hold the function enable switch on 39 Press the thumb rocker switch on top of the the control handle. Slowly move the control control handle in the direction indicated by the handle in the direction indicated by the yellow yellow triangle, on the control panel.
  • Page 29 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 52 Return to level ground and raise the platform Test Drive Tilt Cutout in excess of approximately 7 ft/2.13 m. Note: Perform this test from the ground with the platform controller. Do not stand in the platform. 53 Drive the machine onto a slope where the pitch angle is greater than 1.5°...
  • Page 30 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Inspections Test the Pothole Guards 60 Fully lower the platform. Note: The pothole guards should automatically 61 Drive the machine. deploy when the platform is raised. The pothole Result: The machine should drive. guards activate limit switches that allow the machine to continue to function.
  • Page 31 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 73 Press the drive function button. 74 Press and hold the function enable switch on the control handle. 75 Slowly move the control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow, then in the direction indicated by the yellow arrow.
  • Page 32 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Inspections Do Not Operate Unless:  You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator’s manual. 1 Avoid hazardous situations. 2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection. 3 Always perform function tests prior to use. 4 Inspect the workplace.
  • Page 33 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Workplace Inspection Workplace Inspection Checklist Fundamentals Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations: The workplace inspection helps the operator determine if the workplace is suitable for safe  drop-offs or holes machine operation.
  • Page 34 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Inspections Inspection for Decals with Words Part No. Decal Description 220283 Warning – Unauthorized Use Hazard Determine whether the decals on your machine 1257923 Label – Smartlink have words or symbols. Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and in 1263543 Warning –...
  • Page 35 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections ™ Part No. 1297727GT...
  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions 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.
  • Page 37 Third Edition • First 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.
  • Page 38 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Use the color-coded direction arrows on the To Steer platform controls and on the platform to identify the Press the drive function button. On the LED direction the machine will travel. screen, a circle below the drive function Machine travel speed is restricted when the symbol will turn on.
  • Page 39 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Lay the piece of wood on the slope. Driving on a slope Determine the slope and side slope ratings for the At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of machine and determine the slope grade.
  • Page 40 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Operating Instructions Operational indicator codes To Extend and Retract Platform If the platform controls LED or ground controls Press and hold extension release lever. LCD diagnostic readout displays an operational Grasp the platform guard rails carefully and indicator code such as LL, the fault condition must push to extend the platform until locked.
  • Page 41 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Battery Level Indicator After Each Use Use the LED diagnostic readout to determine the Select a safe parking location—firm level battery level. surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. Lower the platform. Note: When a blinking LO code appears on the platform controls LED display, the machine must Turn the key switch to the off position and...
  • Page 42 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing 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.
  • Page 43: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Transport and Lifting Instructions  The machine must be on a level surface or secured before releasing the brakes.  Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds the uphill, downhill or side slope rating.
  • Page 44 Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Brake Release Operation Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from rolling. Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the drive chassis tie points and the path is clear of all obstructions.
  • Page 45 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing to Truck or Trailer for Inspect the entire machine for loose or unsecured items. Transit Use the tie-down points on the chassis for Always use the extension deck lock when the anchoring down to the transport surface.
  • Page 46 Operator's Manual Third 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 47 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Loading the Machine With a Crane Fully lower the platform. Be sure the extension deck, controls and component trays are secure. Remove all loose items on the machine. Use the lifting eye mounted on the rear mast column.
  • Page 48: Maintenance

    Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Maintenance 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 ...
  • Page 49 Third Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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 50: Specifications

    Operator's Manual Third Edition • First Printing Specifications Specifications Model GRC-12 Airborne noise emissions Height, working maximum 18 ft 5.5 m Sound pressure level at ground workstation <70 dBA Height, platform maximum 12 ft 3.7 m Sound pressure level at platform workstation <70 dBA Height, stowed maximum 66.8 in...

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