Genie Z45/25J, Operator'S Manual

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Part No. 114047 Self-Propelled Servicing Platform 3
Operator's Manual Second Edition • Fifth Printing
SAFETY RULES
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and will
not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines
and apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.
Voltage Minimum Safe
Phase to Phase ApproachDistance
Feet
Meters
0 to 300V Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV 10 3.1
50KV to 200KV 15 4.6
200KV to 350KV 20 6.1
350KV to 500KV 25 7.6
500KV to 750KV 35 10.7
750KV to 1000KV 45 13.7
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway or
sag and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel on the ground or
in the platform must not touch or operate the
machine until energized power lines are shut off.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants, equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity or the
maximum capacity of the auxiliary platform (if
equipped). Weight in the auxiliary platform (if
equipped) is part of the total platform load.
Maximum capacity
Main platform without
auxiliary platform
500 lbs 227 kg
Main platform with auxiliary
platform unoccupied
500 lbs 227 kg
Auxiliary platform 300 lbs 136 kg
Maximum occupants
Main platform without auxiliary platform 2
Main platform with auxiliary platform stowed 2
Main platform with auxiliary platform occupied 1
Auxiliary platform 1
The weight of options and accessories, such as
pipe cradles, panel cradles and welders, will reduce
the rated platform capacity and must be factored
into the total platform load. See the decals on the
options.
Do not raise or extend the boom unless the
machine is on a firm, level surface.
Do not depend on the tilt alarm as a level indicator.
The tilt alarm sounds in the platform only when the
machine is on a severe slope.