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Terex Genie Z-34 N Operator's Manual

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Operator's Manual
Z
-34/22N
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Z
-34/22DC
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Serial Number Range
from Z34ND-3423
from Z34NF-17581
CE
with
Maintenance
Information
Original Instructions
Eighth Edition
Second Printing
Part No. 1317350GT

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  • Page 1 Operator's Manual Serial Number Range -34/22N ® from Z34ND-3423 from Z34NF-17581 -34/22DC ® with Maintenance Information Original Instructions Eighth Edition Second Printing Part No. 1317350GT...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    NG31 6BH Copyright © 1996 Terex Corporation Eighth Edition: Second Printing, January 2025 Genie and "Z" are registered trademarks of Terex South Dakota, Inc. in the U.S.A. and many other countries. Complies with EC Directive 2006/42/EC See EC Declaration of Conformity Supply of Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 -34/22N •...

  • Page 3: About This Manual

    Eighth Edition • Second 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 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Introduction Platform controls symbology and related Ground controls symbology and related machine movement: machine movement: Platform level swtich Platform level, jib boom up/down, primary boom extend/retract, primary boom Platform rotate switch up/down, and secondary boom retract/lower.

  • Page 5: Bulletin Distribution And Compliance

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Introduction 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: Hazard Classification

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second 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: Symbol And Hazard Pictorials Definitions

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Symbol and H az ard Pictorials Definiti ons Fire hazard Explosion hazard Explosion hazard Do not use ether or No smoking. other high energy No flame. starting aids on Stop engine.
  • Page 8 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Wheel load Wind speed Maximum capacity Manual force Batteries used as counterweights Tie-down point Lifting point Platform tie-down Lifting and tie down Lanyard anchorage instructions instructions points Corrosive acid. Color coded direction Runaway hazard Collision hazard...
  • Page 9 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Symbol and Hazard Pictorials Definitions Recovery procedure if tilt alarm sounds while elevated. Platform uphill: Platform downhill: Read the operator’s Read the service Access by trained manual manual and authorized 1 Lower primary. 1 Retract primary.

  • Page 10: General Safety

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing General Safety Gener al Safety -34/22N • Z -34/22DC Part No. 1317350GT ® ®...
  • Page 11 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual General Safety These decals are model, option or configuration specific. These decals are installed on both sides of chassis. -34/22N • Z -34/22DC Part No. 1317350GT ® ®...

  • Page 12: Personal Safety

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Personal Safety Pers onal Safety Personal Fall Protection Personal fall protection equipment (PFPE) is required when operating this machine. Occupants must wear a safety belt or harness in accordance with governmental regulations. Attach the lanyard to the anchor provided in the platform.

  • Page 13: Electrocution Hazards

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Tip-over Hazards Electrocution Hazards Work Ar ea Safety Occupants, equipment and materials shall not This machine is not electrically insulated and will exceed the maximum platform capacity. not provide protection from contact with or proximity to electrical current.
  • Page 14 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator. Do not alter or disable the limit switches. The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the Do not drive over 0.7 mph/1 km/h with the primary machine is on a severe slope.
  • Page 15 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Do not transport tools and materials unless they Do not push off or pull are evenly distributed and can be safely handled toward any object outside by person(s) in the platform. of the platform.
  • Page 16 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Operation on Slopes Hazards Fall Hazards Do not drive the machine on a slope that exceeds Occupants must wear a the maximum uphill, downhill or side slope rating safety belt or harness in of the machine.

  • Page 17: Collision Hazards

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Collision Hazards Observe and use the color-coded direction arrows on the platform controls and drive chassis for drive Be aware of limited sight and steer functions. distance and blind spots when driving or operating.

  • Page 18: Explosion And Fire Hazards

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second 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.

  • Page 19: Battery Safety

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Work Area Safety Battery Safety Component Damage Hazard Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V Burn Hazards to charge the batteries. Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective Both battery packs must be charged together. clothing and eye wear when working with Disconnect the battery pack plug before removing batteries.
  • Page 20 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Work Area Safety Contact Alarm Safety Lockout After Each Use Read, understand and obey all warnings and Select a safe parking location—firm level instructions provided with the contact alarm. surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. Retract and lower the boom to the stowed Do not exceed the rated platform capacity.

  • Page 21: Legend

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Legend Legend Non-steer tire Jib boom Battery box Platform controls Steer tire 10 Platform Power to charger (between steer tires) 11 Lanyard anchorage points Ground controls 12 Sliding mid-rail Secondary boom 13 Manual storage container Primary boom 14 Foot switch -34/22N •...

  • Page 22: Controls

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Controls Controls The ground control station is to be used as a means to raise the platform for storage purposes and for function tests. The ground control station can be used in the event of an emergency to rescue an incapacitated person in the platform.

  • Page 23: Platform Control Panel

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Controls Platform Control Panel Drive enable switch 11 Proportional control handle for drive function and thumb rocker for steer function Drive enable indicator light 12 Platform overload indicator light (if equipped) Auxiliary power switch 13 Function Override - Aircraft Protection Package Platform level switch (if equipped)

  • Page 24: Inspections

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second 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...

  • Page 25: Pre-Operation Inspection

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Pre-operation Inspection Check entire machine for:  Cracks in welds or structural components  Be sure that the operator’s manual is complete, legible and in the storage container  Dents or damage to machine located in the platform.
  • Page 26 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second 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 Do Not Operate Unless: malfunctions are discovered, the machine must be tagged and removed from service.
  • Page 27 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections At the Ground Controls Test the Tilt Sensor Select a test area that is firm, level and free of Turn the key switch to hazards. platform control. Pull out the platform red Emergency Turn the key switch to ground control.
  • Page 28 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Inspections At the Platform Controls Test Machine Functions 22 Press down the foot switch. 14 Turn the key switch to platform control. 23 Activate each machine function control handle 15 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the or toggle switch.
  • Page 29 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Drive and Braking Test the Drive Enable System 27 Press down the foot switch. 30 Press down the foot switch and lower the boom to the stowed position. 28 Slowly move the drive control handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow on the 31 Rotate the turntable until the primary boom control panel until the machine begins to...
  • Page 30 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Limited Drive Speed Test Drive Tilt Cutout, Z-34N & Z-34 DC 34 Press down the foot switch. 44 Press down the foot switch. 35 Raise the primary boom approximately 1 ft / 45 With the boom fully stowed, drive the machine 30 cm.
  • Page 31 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections 52 Return to level ground and stow the boom. 60 Lower the primary boom to the stowed position or drive in the opposite direction. 53 With the boom fully stowed, drive the machine onto a slope where the chassis pitch angle is Result: The machine should drive.
  • Page 32 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Test Aircraft Protection Package Test the Contact Alarm (if equipped) (if equipped) 74 Do not activate the foot switch and press on the contact alarm cable to release the actuator Note: Two people may be required to perform this from the switch socket.
  • Page 33 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Test Auxiliary Power 78 Operate each machine function. 81 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the Result: All machine functions should not on position. operate. 82 Press down the foot switch. 79 Insert the actuator into the switch socket.
  • Page 34 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Inspections Workplace Inspection Checklist Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations:  drop-offs or holes  bumps, floor obstructions, or debris Do Not Operate Unless:  sloped surfaces  unstable or slippery surfaces ...
  • Page 35 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Inspections Inspection for Decals with Part No. Decal Description Symbols 114334 Label – Electrocution Hazard, Plug 114343 Label – Emergency Lowering Determine whether the decals on your machine 133067 Label – Electrocution Hazard have words or symbols.
  • Page 36 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Inspections 114252 1263542 133067 *82366 114334 *133286 *44980 72086 37053 52475 **82487 37056 72086 114252 82481 * 114249 1299573 82487 52475 37056 1278982 **139587 1263542 **139590 72086 37055 1278542 52475 37054 82481 1298510 *48732 1299573 72081...

  • Page 37: Operating Instructions

    Eighth Edition • Second 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 manual.

  • Page 38: Emergency Stop

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Operation from Ground Emergency Stop Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off Be sure both battery packs are connected position at the ground controls or the platform before operating the machine. controls to stop all functions.
  • Page 39 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Operation from Platform To Drive Press down the foot switch. Be sure both battery packs are connected before operating the machine. Increase speed: Slowly move the control handle off center. Turn the key switch to platform control. Decrease speed: Slowly move the control Pull out both ground and platform red handle toward center.
  • Page 40 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Driving on a slope To determine the slope grade: Determine the uphill, downhill and side slope Measure the slope with a digital inclinometer OR ratings for the machine and determine the slope use the following procedure.

  • Page 41: Drive Enable

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Drive Enable Machine Not Level Indicator Light Light on indicates that the boom If the tilt alarm sounds when the has moved just past either non- platform is raised, use extreme steer wheel and the drive caution.
  • Page 42 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operating Instructions Tilt Sensor Activation Settings Aircraft Protection Package (if equipped) If the platform bumpers come into contact with Model Chassis Angle Chassis Angle aircraft components, the machine will shut down (side to side) (front to back) and no functions will operate.
  • Page 43 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Operating Instructions Contact Alarm (if equipped) After Each Use The contact alarm is designed to alert ground Select a safe parking location—firm level personnel when an operator makes contact with surface, clear of obstruction and traffic. the platform control panel, interrupting boom Lower the boom to the stowed position.

  • Page 44: Maintenance-Free Batteries

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second 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 45: Observe And Obey

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Trans port and Lifti ng Instr ucti ons Be sure the turntable is secured with the  turntable rotation lock before transporting. Be sure to unlock the turntable for operation. ...
  • Page 46 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Free-wheel Configuration for Securing to Truck or Trailer for Winching Transit Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from Always chock the machine wheels in preparation rolling. for transport. Turn the key switch to the off position and remove Release the non- the key before transporting.
  • Page 47 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Transport and Lifting Instructions Securing the Platform Make sure the jib and platform are in the stowed position. Place a block under the edge of the platform beneath the platform entry. Secure the platform with a nylon strap placed over the platform mount near the platform rotator (see below).
  • Page 48 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Transport and Lifting Instructions Lifting Instructions Fully lower and retract the boom. Fully lower the jib. Remove all loose items on the machine. Determine the center of gravity of your machine using the table and the picture on this page. Observe and Obey: Attach the rigging only to the designated lifting points on the machine.

  • Page 49: Maintenance

    Eighth Edition • Second 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 50: Check The Batteries

    Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Maintenance Scheduled Maintenance Check the Batteries Maintenance performed commissioning, quarterly, annually and every two years must be completed by a person trained and qualified to perform Proper battery condition is essential to good maintenance on this machine according to the machine performance and operational safety.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Specific ati ons Z-34/22N Maximum slope rating, stowed position Height, working maximum 40 ft 6 in 12.5 m Platform downhill 19° Height, platform maximum 34 ft 6 in 10.5 m Platform uphill 11°...
  • Page 52 Operator's Manual Eighth Edition • Second Printing Specifications Z-34/22DC Maximum slope rating, stowed position Height, working maximum 40 ft 6 in 12.5 m Platform downhill 17° Height, platform maximum 34 ft 6 in 10.5 m Platform uphill 11° Height, stowed maximum 6 ft 7 in Side slope 14°...
  • Page 53 Eighth Edition • Second Printing Operator's Manual Specifications Range of Motion Chart Max Height Max Reach 35 ft 10.6 m 0 ft 30 ft 9.1 m 5 ft 1.5 m 25 ft 7.6 m 10 ft 20 ft 6.1 m 15 ft 4.6 m 15 ft...

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