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Operator's Manual Serial Number Range -1432m ™ from GS32MD-101 ANSI/CSA from GS32MP-101 Hong Kong from GS32MT-101 -1932m ™ -1932m Lite ™ with Maintenance Information Original Instructions First Edition Third Printing Part No. 1308591GT...
First Edition • Third 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.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third 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...
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First Edition • Third 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...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third 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.
First Edition • Third 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 • Third Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Engage safety arm Keep away from Keep clear of tires Move machine to Close chassis tray moving parts level ground Lower the platform. Platform overloaded Maintain required Access by trained Use a piece of clearance and authorized...
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Wheel load Lifting and tie down Lifting point Lanyard anchorage Wind speed instructions points Tiedown Release brakes Engage brake Pressure rating for air Voltage rating for line to platform power to platform Maximum capacity Indoor...
Operator's Manual First Edition • Third 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 • Third Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Work Ar ea Safety Tip-over Hazards Electrocution Hazards Occupants, equipment and materials shall not This machine is not electrically insulated and will exceed the maximum platform capacity or the not provide protection from contact with or maximum platform capacity of the platform proximity to electrical current.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Work Area Safety Do not raise the platform Do not operate the unless the machine is on a machine in strong or gusty firm, level surface. winds. Do not increase the surface area of the platform or the load.
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not operate the machine with the chassis trays Do not modify or alter a mobile elevated work platform without prior written permission from the open. manufacturer. Mounting attachments for holding Do not push off or pull tools or other materials onto the platform, toward any object outside...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third 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 • Third 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 • Third Printing 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.
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First Edition • Third 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.
First Edition • Third 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.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Controls Platform Control Panel Horn button Red Emergency Stop 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.
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First Edition • Third 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...
Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing 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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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Safety arm Platform extension Be sure that the operator’s, safety, and Scissor pins and retaining fasteners responsibilities manuals are complete, legible and in the storage container located in the ...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing 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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First Edition • Third 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.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Inspections Test Auxiliary Lowering At the Platform Controls 15 Activate the up function by pressing the lift Test Emergency Stop enable button and platform up button, and raise the platform approximately 2 ft. / 60 cm. 19 Push in the platform red Emergency Stop button to the off position.
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 27 Press the lift function button. Test the Outdoor Use Button 28 Press and hold the function enable switch on 31 Do not press and hold the function enable the control handle. Slowly move the control switch on control handle.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Inspections Test the Steering Test Drive and Braking Note: When performing the steer and drive 41 Press the drive function button. function tests, stand in the platform facing the steer end of the machine. 37 Press the drive function button.
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Drive Tilt Cutout 54 Drive the machine onto a slope where the pitch angle is greater than 1.5° side to side. Note: Perform this test from the ground with the platform controller. Do not stand in the platform. Result: The machine should stop once the machine reaches 1.5°...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Inspections Test the Pothole Guards 61 Fully lower the platform. Note: The pothole guards should automatically 62 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.
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 75 Press and hold the function enable switch on the control handle. 76 Slowly move the control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow, then in the direction indicated by the yellow arrow. Result: The machine should not move forward or backward.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing 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 • Third Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Inspection for Decals with Words Part No. Decal Description 1305410 Label – Transport Tie Down* Determine whether the decals on your machine 1305415 Label – Charge Status Ind.* have words or symbols. Use the appropriate inspection to verify that all decals are legible and 1305416 Label –...
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Inspection for Decals with Part No. Decal Description Symbols 1305410 Label – Transport Tie Down 1305411 Label – Hazard, Safety Arm, Symbol Determine whether the decals on your machine 1305412 Label – Safety Arm, Symbol have words or symbols.
First Edition • Third 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.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing 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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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To Steer To Drive Press the drive function button. On the LED Press the drive function button. On the LED screen, a circle below the drive function screen, a circle below the drive function symbol will turn on.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Operating Instructions To select drive speed To determine the slope grade: Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR The drive controls can operate in two different use the following procedure. drive speed modes. When the drive speed button light is on, slow drive speed mode is active.
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First Edition • Third 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...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Operating Instructions Tilt Sensor Activation Settings Battery Level Indicator Tilt Sensor Activation Settings Use the LED diagnostic readout to determine the battery level. Chassis Angle (side to side) 1.5° Chassis Angle (front to back) 3°...
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions How to Use the Safety Arm How to Raise the Guardrails Raise the platform approximately 8ft/2.4 m to Follow the fold down instructions but in reverse 13 ft/4.0 m from the ground. order, ensuring all lock pins are in place and installed properly.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Operating Instructions Lift Tools Pipe Cradle Observe and Obey: Instructions Lift Tools Pipe Cradle must be mounted on the inside of the platform. The Lift Tools Pipe Cradle assembly consists of 2 pipe cradles positioned at either side of the Lift Tools Pipe Cradles cannot be used with ...
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Lift Tools Pipe Cradle Operation Panel Carrier Instructions Place the load so that it rests in both Lift Tools The Lift Tools Panel Carrier assembly consists of Pipe Cradles. The length of the load should be a carrier assembly and a strap assembly.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Operating Instructions Observe and Obey: Panel Cradle Operation Place the load so that it rests in the center of Lift Tools Panel Carrier must be mounted on the Lift Tools Panel Carrier. the left side of the platform.
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Lift Tools Work Tray Instructions Observe and Obey: Lift Tools Work Tray Installation The Lift Tools Work Tray assembly consists of one tray and two mounting brackets with hardware. Lift Tools Work Tray must be installed on the ...
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Operating Instructions Lift Tools Work Tray Operation Platform Height Restriction Operation Place the load so that it rests inside the Lift Tools Work Tray. To limit height: The Lift Tools Work Tray assembly weighs 4 lbs/1.8 kg.
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions To remove the height limit: Turn the key switch to platform control. Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position at the ground controls. Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position at the platform controls.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third 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.
First Edition • Third 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 allow the rails to fall when the snap pins are removed.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions After the machine is loaded: Brake Release Operation, Electric Drive Option Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from rolling. Chock the wheels or Pull out the red Emergency Stop button at tracks to prevent the both the ground and platform controls to the machine from rolling.
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Inspect the entire machine for loose or unsecured Securing to Truck or Trailer for items. Transit Use chains or straps of ample load capacity. Always use the extension deck lock when the machine is transported.
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third 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.
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting Instructions Model X Axis Y Axis GS-1432m 21.85 in 19 in Fully lower the platform. Be sure the extension 55.5 cm 48.3 cm deck, controls and component trays are secure. Remove all loose items on the machine.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Maintenance Maintenanc e Check the Hydraulic Oil Level Maintaining the hydraulic oil at the proper level is essential to machine operation. Improper hydraulic Observe and Obey: oil levels can damage hydraulic components. Daily checks allow the inspector to identify changes in Only routine maintenance items specified in ...
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First Edition • Third 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.
Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Specifications Specific ati ons Model GS-1432m Ambient operating temperature Height, working outdoor 18 ft 0 in 5.66 m -20°F -29°C Minimum Height, platform outdoor 12 ft 0 in 3.66 m 120°F 49°C Maximum Height, working indoor 20 ft 1 in 6.30 m...
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First Edition • Third Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Model GS-1932m Ambient operating temperature Height, working outdoor 21 ft 0 in 6.57 m -20°F -29°C Minimum Height, platform outdoor 15 ft 0 in 4.57 m 120°F 49°C Maximum Height, working indoor 24 ft 2 in 7.55 m 25% (14°)
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Operator's Manual First Edition • Third Printing Specifications Model GS-1932m Lite Ambient operating temperature Height, working outdoor 15 ft 6 in 4.90 m -20°F -29°C Minimum Height, platform outdoor 9 ft 6 in 2.90 m 120°F 49°C Maximum Height, working indoor 24 ft 2 in 7.55 m 25% (14°)
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