Terex Genie GR -15 Operator's Manual
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Operator's Manual
GR
-12
GR
-15
GR
-20
Serial Number Range
from GRP-60000
from GRR-10001
CE
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Seventh Edition
First Printing
Part No. 1297725GT

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Serial Number Range ™ from GRP-60000 from GRR-10001 ™ ™ with Maintenance Information Original Instructions Seventh Edition First Printing Part No. 1297725GT...
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Specifications ............50 Copyright © 2000 Terex Corporation Seventh Edition: First Printing, October 2020 Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries. “GS” is a trademark of Terex South Dakota, Inc.
  • Page 3: Introduction

    Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Introduction Intr oducti on 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 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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...
  • Page 5 Seventh 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 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Seventh Edition • First 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 No smoking Collision hazard manual manual Collision hazard Tip-over hazard Tip-over hazard Electrocution hazard Electrocution hazard Burn hazard...
  • Page 8 Seventh 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 Lifting point...
  • Page 9: General Safety

    Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety Gener al Safety ™ -12 • GR ™ -15 • GR ™ Part No. 1297725GT...
  • Page 10 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety ™ -12 • GR ™ -15 • GR ™ Part No. 1297725GT...
  • Page 11 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual General Safety ™ -12 • GR ™ -15 • GR ™ Part No. 1297725GT...
  • Page 12: Personal Safety

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

    Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Wor k Ar ea 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 maximum platform capacity of the platform will not provide protection extension.
  • Page 14 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Maximum capacity - GR-20 If the tilt alarm sounds: Lower the platform. Move the machine to a firm, Standard platform level surface. If the tilt alarm sounds when the Platform without extension 350 lbs 159kg platform is raised, use extreme caution to lower the platform.
  • Page 15 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not drive the machine on or near uneven Do not alter or disable the limit switches. terrain, unstable surfaces or other hazardous Do not alter or disable machine components that conditions with the platform raised.
  • Page 16 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Fall Hazards Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile surface The guard rail system provides fall protection. If or vehicle. occupant(s) of the platform are required to wear personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) due to Be sure all tires are in good job site or employer rules, PFPE and its use shall...
  • Page 17 Seventh Edition • First 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.
  • Page 18 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Bodily Injury Hazard Damaged Machine Hazards Do not operate the machine with a hydraulic oil or Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine. air leak. An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of and/or burn skin.
  • Page 19 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Battery Safety Component Damage Hazard Do not use any battery charger greater than 24V Burn Hazards to 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 20: Legend

    Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Legend Leg end Pothole guard Ground controls 15 Tool Tray Non-steer tire 10 Mast 16 GFCI outlet Auxiliary lowering valve 11 Brake release pump knob 17 Battery compartment cover (under covers) Transport tie-down 18 Battery cover latch 12 Platform controls Forklift pockets...
  • Page 21: Controls

    Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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 22 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Controls Platform Control Panel Red Emergency Stop button Horn button Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the Press the horn button and the horn off position to stop all functions. Pull out the will sound.
  • Page 23 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Controls Proportional control handle and function Thumb rocker switch for steer function enable switch for drive, steer, and lift functions Press the left side of the thumb Lift function: Press and hold the function rocker and the machine will turn in enable switch to enable the lift function on the the direction the blue triangle...
  • Page 24: Inspections

    Seventh Edition • First 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...
  • Page 25 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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 26 Seventh 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 27 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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 28 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Auxiliary Lowering Test the Function Enable Switch and the Up/Down Functions 18 Activate the up function by pressing the lift enable button and platform up button, and 25 Press the outdoor use button. raise the platform approximately 2 ft.
  • Page 29 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test the Outdoor Use Button Test the Drive Function Button 35 Do not press and hold the function enable 39 Press the drive function button. switch on control handle. 36 Press the outdoor use button. 40 Wait seven seconds for the drive function to Result: The LED under the outdoor button will time out.
  • Page 30 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Drive and Braking Test Drive Tilt Cutout Note: Perform this test from the ground with the 45 Press the drive function button. platform controller. Do not stand in the platform. 49 Fully lower the platform. 46 Press and hold the function enable switch on 50 Drive the machine onto a slope where the the control handle.
  • Page 31 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 58 Drive the machine onto a slope where the 65 Fully lower the platform. pitch angle is greater than 1.5° side to side. 66 Drive the machine. Result: The machine should stop once the Result: The machine should drive.
  • Page 32 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test the Pothole Guards 78 Press the drive function button. Note: The pothole guards should automatically deploy when the platform is raised. The pothole 79 Press and hold the function enable switch on guards activate limit switches that allow the the control handle.
  • Page 33 Seventh Edition • First 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 ...
  • Page 34 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Inspection for Decals with Part No. Decal Description Symbols 1294688 Label – Platform Overload LED Indicator Light Use the inspection to verify that all decals are 1296034 Label – Smartlink Dual Zone legible and in place.
  • Page 35 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Inspections ™ -12 • GR ™ -15 • GR ™ Part No. 1297725GT...
  • Page 36: Operating Instructions

    Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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.
  • Page 37 Seventh 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 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To Steer Use the color-coded direction arrows on the 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 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Driving on a slope At the downhill end, lay the level on the top edge of the piece of wood and lift the end until the piece Determine the slope and side slope ratings for the of wood is level.
  • Page 40 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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 41 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Tilt Sensor Activation Settings Battery Level Indicator Chassis Angle (side to side) 1.5° Use the LED diagnostic readout to determine the battery level. 3° Chassis Angle (front to back) If the tilt alarm sounds while Note: When a blinking LO code appears on the raising the platform, lower the platform controls LED display, the machine must...
  • Page 42 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To Extend and Retract Platform Lift Tools Work Tray Instructions (if equipped) The Lift Tools Work Tray assembly consists of one tray and a mounting bracket with hardware. Step on the platform extension release pedal. Grasp the platform guard rails carefully and push to extend the platform.
  • Page 43 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Observe and Obey: Lift Tools After Each Use Work Tray Installation Select a safe parking location—firm level surface, clear of obstruction and traffic.  Lift Tools Work Tray must be installed on the inside of the platform.
  • Page 44 Seventh Edition • First 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.
  • Page 45: Transport And Lifting Instructions

    Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Trans port and Lifti ng Instr ucti ons  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 46 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions After the machine is loaded: Brake Release Operation Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from Chock the wheels to rolling. prevent the machine from Pull out the red Emergency Stop button at rolling.
  • Page 47 Seventh 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 48 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual 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 49 Seventh 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 50: Maintenance

    Seventh Edition • First 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 ...
  • Page 51 Seventh 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 52: Specifications

    Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Specific ati ons Model GR-12 Airborne noise emissions Height, working maximum 17 ft 4 in 5.3 m Sound pressure level at ground <70 dBA indoor workstation Height, working maximum 15 ft 1 in 4.60 m Sound pressure level at platform <70 dBA...
  • Page 53 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Model GR-15 Airborne noise emissions Height, working maximum 20 ft 8 in 6.3 m Sound pressure level at ground <70 dBA indoor workstation Height, working maximum 17 ft 1 in 5.2 m Sound pressure level at platform <70 dBA outdoor...
  • Page 54 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Model GR-20 Airborne noise emissions Height, working maximum 25 ft 9 in 7.9 m Sound pressure level at ground workstation <70 dBA indoor Sound pressure level at platform <70 dBA Height, working maximum 21 ft 6 in 6.6 m workstation...
  • Page 55 Seventh Edition • First Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Contents of EC Declaration of Conformity <Manufacturer’s name> hereby declares that the machinery described below complies with the provisions of the following Directives: 1. EC Directive 2006/42/EC, Machinery Directive, under consideration of harmonized European standard EN280 as described in EC type-examination certificate <variable field>...

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