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Operator's Manual
GR™-26J
Serial Number Range
from GRJL-2298
ANSI/CSA
North America
South America
Asia
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Fourth Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1307950GT

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Serial Number Range GR™-26J from GRJL-2298 ANSI/CSA North America South America Asia with Maintenance Information Original Instructions Fourth Edition First Printing Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ............55 Copyright © 2010 Terex Corporation Fourth Edition: First Printing, May 2021 Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries. “GR” is a trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc.

  • Page 3: Introduction

    This book is an operation and daily maintenance aerial work site. Before operating the machine, it’s manual for the user or operator of a Genie the operator’s responsibility to read and machine. understand this familiarization guide.
  • Page 4 Limitations of use: • The intended use of this machine is to lift personnel, including tools, and materials to an aerial work site. • Do not elevate the platform unless the machine is on firm level ground. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 5 Bulletin Distribution and Contacting the Manufacturer Compliance At times it may be necessary to contact Genie. When you do, be ready to supply the model Safety of product users is of paramount number and serial number of your machine, along importance to Genie.
  • Page 6  You read, understand and obey employer’s safety rules and worksite regulations.  You read, understand and obey all applicable governmental regulations.  You are properly trained to safely operate the machine. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 7: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Burn hazard hazard Fall hazard Batteries used as No Open Flames Tip-over hazard No smoking counterweights Voltage rating for Electrocution Maintain required Keep away from Read the operator’s manual power to platform hazard clearance moving parts Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 8 Do not stand under Tip-over hazard elevated raised platform components while servicing machine 1 When tilt alarm Grounded AC 3- Replace damaged Lanyard anchorage Wheel load sounds. wire outlet only wires and cords points 2 Lower platform. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 9 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Maximum Maximum platform Maximum Maximum wind Determine slope occupants:1 capacity allowable side speed rating. force Collision hazard Keep away from Runaway hazard overhead obstacles. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...

  • Page 10: General Safety

    Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety General Safety GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 11 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 12 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 13 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 14 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 15 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...

  • Page 16: 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. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 17: Work Area Safety

    Move the machine to a firm, level surface. Use Do not operate the machine during lightning or extreme caution to lower the storms. mast. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 18 GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 19 Note: Slope rating is subject to ground conditions personnel must be removed from the platform with one person in the platform and adequate before attempting to free the platform using the traction. Additional platform weight may reduce ground controls. slope rating. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 20 Do not enter or exit the platform unless the machine is in the stowed position and the platform Observe and use the color-coded direction arrows is at ground level. on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive and steer functions. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 21 Be sure all maintenance has been performed as precautions have been taken to prevent any specified in this manual and the appropriate Genie potential collision. service manual. No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a Be sure all decals are in place and legible.
  • Page 22 Component Damage Hazard Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V to charge the batteries. Do not use the machine as a ground for welding. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 23 Lower the Jib boom and the mast to the stowed position. Rotate the turntable so that the platform is between the non-steer wheels. Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key to secure from unauthorized use. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...

  • Page 24: Legend

    11 Lanyard anchorage points Ground controls 12 Manual storage container Batteries (under cover) 13 Red Emergency Stop button Mast 14 Power to charger Jib boom 15 Non-steer tire Auxiliary lowering valve for jib boom 16 Forklift pockets Platform controls GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 25: 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. Ground Control Panel Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 26 Press and hold this function enable button to platform. enable the mast down, jib boom down and turntable rotate right functions GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 27 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Controls Platform Control Panel Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 28 12 Thumb rocker switch for steer function Press the left side of the thumb rocker and the machine will steer to the left. Press the right side of the thumb rocker and the machine will steer to the right. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 29: 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. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 30 ❑ Drive and turntable motors and drive hubs ❑ Mast wear pads ❑ Tires and wheels ❑ Limit switches and horn ❑ Alarms and beacons (if equipped) ❑ Nuts, bolts and other fasteners ❑ Platform entry mid-rail GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 31 3 Always perform function tests prior to service. use. Know and understand the function tests before going on to the next section. 4 Inspect the workplace. 5 Only use the machine as it was intended. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 32 Push and hold the button for the mast up 14 Lower the platform. function, the jib boom up function and the turntable rotate left function. Result: The functions should operate through a full cycle. The descent alarm should sound while the mast is lowering. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 33 30 Move the control handle in the direction direction indicated by the yellow arrow. indicated by the blue arrow. Result: No functions should operate. Result: The mast should raise. 31 Press and hold the function enable switch on the control handle. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 34 40 Press the thumb rocker switch on top of the control handle in the direction indicated by the yellow triangle, on the control panel. Result: The steer wheels should turn in the direction that the yellow triangles point on the drive chassis. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 35 Note: When the drive enable system is in use, the machine may drive in the opposite direction that the drive and steer control handle is moved. Use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction of travel. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 36 75 Turn the valve on the function manifold all the way in the counterclockwise direction to reset the valve. 76 The manual hand pump handle is stored under the chassis covers in front of the batteries. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 37 83 When the jib boom is lowered, turn the cap on the jib boom valve clockwise to close the valve. 84 At the function manifold, turn the cap on the manual function valve counterclockwise, to close the valve. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 38 It should be performed by the operator prior to moving the machine to the workplace. 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. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 39 Danger - Tip-over Hazard, Batteries T108702 Ground Control Panel 231442 Warning - Collision Hazard T110014 Label - Wheel Load 231443 Danger - Tip-over Hazard T110017 Label - Emergency Lowering Shading indicates decal is hidden from view, i.e. under covers Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 40 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 41 T110021 Label - Tip-over Hazard, Batteries Danger – Electrocution hazard 133015 Shading indicates decal is hidden from 216142 Label - Tip-over Hazard, Slope view, i.e. under covers 216143 Label - Runaway Machine Hazard 216144 Label - Collision Hazard Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 42 Fourth Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 43: Operating Instructions

    That means 4 Inspect the workplace. every new operator should perform a pre- 5 Only use the machine as it was operation inspection, function tests, and a intended. workplace inspection before using the machine. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 44 Open the turntable cover on the ground the valve. controls side. Locate the auxiliary lowering button. Push and hold the auxiliary lowering button. Turn the cap on the valve clockwise to close the mast function valve. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 45 When the jib boom is lowered, turn the cap on the jib boom valve clockwise to close the valve. At the function manifold, turn the cap on the manual function valve counterclockwise, to close the valve. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 46 Use the color-coded direction triangles on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction the wheels will turn. Machine travel speed is restricted when the mast or jib boom is raised. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 47 If the control handle is not moved within 5 seconds of selecting a function, the function will not operate. Select the function again. Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 48 0.3 m ÷ 3.6 m = 0.083 x 100 = 8.3% grade If the slope exceeds the maximum slope or side slope rating, then the machine must be winched or transported up or down the slope. See Transport and Lifting section. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 49 Clean and replace the battery vent caps.  Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC Use only a Genie authorized battery and power supply. Once the charging cycle begins, charger. do not interrupt. A charge cycle of ...
  • Page 50 Remove the battery vent caps and check the battery electrolyte level when the charging cycle is complete. Replenish with distilled water to reach a level of 1 cm above the plates in each cell. Do not overfill. GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 51: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from  Genie customers needing to containerize any rolling. lift or Genie product should source a qualified freight forwarder with expertise in preparing, Be sure the winch line is properly secured to loading and securing construction and lifting the drive chassis tie points and the path is equipment for international shipment.
  • Page 52 Securing the Chassis Use chains or straps of ample load capacity. Use a minimum of 4 chains or straps. Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains. Tie down the machine by the chassis GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...
  • Page 53 0.69 m  Be sure the crane capacity, loading surfaces and straps or lines are sufficient to withstand the machine weight. See the serial label for the machine weight. 1 - X Axis 2 - Y Axis Part No. 1307950GT GR-26J...
  • Page 54 Fork Pockets GRJ 26 2 ft 4 in 2 ft 3 in 2 ft 9 in (0.85 m) (0.71 m) (0.69 m) 1 ft 7 in (0.49 m) 1 - X Axis 2 - Y Axis GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 55: Maintenance

    Note: Failure to charge the batteries when the low governmental regulations. battery indicator is on may result in battery  Use only Genie approved replacement parts. damage and may require a complete battery pack replacement. Maintenance Symbols Legend Put on protective clothing and eye wear.
  • Page 56 Add oil as needed. Do not overfill. Result: The hydraulic oil level should be at the FULL mark on the side of the hydraulic tank. Hydraulic oil specifications Hydraulic oil type Chevron Rando HD equivalent GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Note: Floor loading information is approximate and does not incorporate different option configurations. It should be used only with adequate safety factors. Continuous improvement of our products is a Genie policy. Product specifications are subject to change without notice or obligation.
  • Page 58 12 ft 3.66 m 9 ft 2.74 m 9 ft 2.74 m 12 ft 3.66 m 6 ft 1.83 m 3 ft 0.91 m 0 ft GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT Operator's Manual Fourth Edition • First Printing GR-26J Part No. 1307950GT...

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