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Second Edition • First Printing

 

Operator's Manual

 

 Inspections 

 

 

Part No. 1297733GT

 

QS

-12W • QS

-15W • QS

-20W 23 

 

 

Pre-operation Inspection 

 

Be sure that the operator’s, safety, and 
responsibilities manuals are complete, legible 
and in the storage container located in the 
platform. 

 

Be sure that all decals are legible and in place. 
See Inspections section. 

 

Check for hydraulic oil leaks and proper oil 
level. Add oil if needed. See Maintenance 
section.  

 

Check for battery fluid leaks and proper fluid 
level. Add distilled water if needed. See 
Maintenance section.  

Check the following components or areas for 
damage, improperly installed, or missing parts and 
unauthorized modifications: 

 

Electrical components, wiring, and 
electrical cables 

 

Hydraulic power unit, reservoir, hoses, 
fittings, cylinders and manifolds 

 

Battery pack and connections 

 

Drive motors 

 

Tires and wheels 

 

Ground strap 

 

Limit switches, alarms and horn 

 

Beacons (if equipped) 

 

Nuts, bolts and other fasteners 

 

Platform entry mid-rail or gate 

 

Sequencing cables and pulleys 

 

Wear pads 

 

 

Pothole guards 

 

Lanyard anchorage points 

 

Work trays and bike racks (if equipped) 

 

Brake release components 

 

Battery cover 

 

Mast columns and counterweight 

 

Platform control joystick 

 

Platform overload components 

Check entire machine for: 

 

Cracks in welds or structural components 

 

Dents or damage to machine 

 

Excessive rust, corrosion or oxidation 

 

Verify that all structural and other critical 
components are present and all associated 
fasteners and pins are in place and properly 
tightened. 

Note: If the platform must be raised to inspect the 
machine, make sure that the battery cover is in 
place to prevent the mast sections and platform 
from coming down. See Operating Instructions 
section. 

Summary of Contents for Genie QS-12W

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Serial Number Range QS 12W from QSP 6000 AUS Australia QS 15W QS 20W with Maintenance Information Second Edition First Printing Part No 1297733GT...

Page 2: ...ea Safety 11 Legend 18 Legend 18 Controls 19 Inspections 22 Operating Instructions 34 Transport and Lifting Instructions 45 Maintenance 50 Specifications 52 Copyright 2009 Terex Corporation Second Edi...

Page 3: ...hassis Serial label located on chassis Intended Use and Familiarization Guide The intended use of this machine is to lift personnel including tools and materials to an aerial work site Before operatin...

Page 4: ...lected Area of operation indoor use button Area of operation outdoor use button Ground controls symbology and related machine movement Lift function enable button Platform up down button Sequential fu...

Page 5: ...the action indicated in a respective bulletin To view any open bulletins for your machine visit us on the web at www genielift com Contacting the Manufacturer At times it may be necessary to contact...

Page 6: ...ons Know and understand the safety rules before going on to the next section 2 Always perform a pre operation inspection 3 Always perform function tests prior to use 4 Inspect the workplace 5 Only use...

Page 7: ...machine use symbols color coding and signal words to identify the following Safety alert symbol used to alert you to potential personal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol...

Page 8: ...ad the service manual Crush hazard No smoking Collision hazard Collision hazard Tip over hazard Tip over hazard Electrocution hazard Electrocution hazard Burn hazard Explosion hazard Fire hazard Batte...

Page 9: ...Access by trained and authorized personnel only Chock the wheels Release brakes Grounded AC 3 wire only Replace damaged wires and cords Wheel load Lanyard anchorage points Side force Manual force Lif...

Page 10: ...Operator s Manual Second Edition First Printing General Safety 8 QS 12W QS 15W QS 20W Part No 1297733GT General Safety...

Page 11: ...Second Edition First Printing Operator s Manual General Safety Part No 1297733GT QS 12W QS 15W QS 20W 9 These decals are model option or configuration specific...

Page 12: ...sonal 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 comp...

Page 13: ...rgized 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 no...

Page 14: ...r the platform and do not continue to operate the machine Outdoor Use Do not operate the machine outdoors with the indoor use button selected Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty winds Do not...

Page 15: ...hat weigh less than the original equipment Batteries are used as counterweight and are critical to machine stability Each battery must weigh a minimum of 62 lbs 28 kg Do not modify or alter a mobile e...

Page 16: ...g stowed position 30 16 7 Maximum side slope rating stowed position 30 16 7 Note Slope rating is subject to ground conditions with one person in the platform and adequate traction Additional platform...

Page 17: ...or other possible hazards Be aware of crushing hazards when grasping the platform guard rail Do not lower the platform unless the area below is clear of personnel and obstructions Limit travel speed a...

Page 18: ...attery in hazardous locations or locations where potentially flammable or explosive gases or particles may be present Damaged Machine Hazards Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine Conduct a t...

Page 19: ...y battery charger greater than 24V to charge the batteries Electrocution Burn Hazards Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC 3 wire electrical outlet only Inspect daily for damaged cords cables...

Page 20: ...gency lowering valve 6 Battery charger display 7 Covers 8 Ground controls 9 Hydraulic oil level indicator 10 Mast 11 Brake release pump knob under covers 12 Platform controls 13 Work station tray 14 D...

Page 21: ...stop all functions Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position to operate the machine 3 Menu down button 4 Menu enter button 5 Platform up button 6 Platform down button 7 Lift function e...

Page 22: ...for drive steer and lift functions Lift function Press and hold the function enable switch to enable the lift function on the platform control handle Move the control handle in the direction indicate...

Page 23: ...the direction the yellow triangle points on the platform control panel 7 LED diagnostic readout battery charge indicator and lift drive mode indicator 8 Drive function button Push this button to activ...

Page 24: ...pection is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with a machine before the operator performs the function tests The pre operation inspection also serves to determine if routine maintena...

Page 25: ...hoses fittings cylinders and manifolds Battery pack and connections Drive motors Tires and wheels Ground strap Limit switches alarms and horn Beacons if equipped Nuts bolts and other fasteners Platfor...

Page 26: ...nly use the machine as it was intended 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...

Page 27: ...constant tone The descent alarm sounds at 60 beeps per minute The alarm sounds at 180 beeps per minute when the pothole guards have not deployed and when the machine is not level An optional automotiv...

Page 28: ...d sound Test the Function Enable Switch and the Up Down Functions 25 Press the outdoor use button Result The outdoor use button should illuminate 26 Do not hold the function enable switch on the contr...

Page 29: ...The alarm should sound The platform controls LED readout should display OHL Test the Drive Function Button 39 Press the drive function button 40 Wait seven seconds for the drive function to time out S...

Page 30: ...he control panel then come to an abrupt stop when the control handle is returned to the center position Note The brakes must be able to hold the machine on any slope it is able to climb Test Drive Til...

Page 31: ...ntrol handle in the direction indicated by the blue arrow then move the control handle in the direction indicated by the yellow arrow Result The drive function should not work in either direction 65 F...

Page 32: ...iece of wood under a pothole guard 77 Raise the platform Result Before the platform is raised approximately 7 ft 2 1 m from the ground an alarm should sound The platform controls LED readout should di...

Page 33: ...e operator determine if the workplace is suitable for safe machine operation It should be performed by the operator prior to moving the machine to the workplace It is the operator s responsibility to...

Page 34: ...g Collision Hazard 1 109519 Danger Max Capacity 150 lbs 68 kg Work Tray 2 114325 Instructions Battery Connection Diagram 1 133013 Danger Electrocution Hazard 1 133092 Danger Crushing Hazard Use Safety...

Page 35: ...Second Edition First Printing Operator s Manual Inspections Part No 1297733GT QS 12W QS 15W QS 20W 33...

Page 36: ...is the operator s responsibility to follow all the safety rules and instructions in the operator s safety and responsibilities manuals Using the machine for anything other than lifting personnel alon...

Page 37: ...e changed when the machine is in the stowed position 2 Press and hold the lift function enable 3 Press the platform up or down button Operation from Platform 1 Be sure the battery pack is connected be...

Page 38: ...perate Press the drive function button again 2 Press and hold the function enable switch on the control handle 3 Increase speed Slowly move the control handle off center Decrease speed Slowly move the...

Page 39: ...u will need carpenter s level straight piece of wood at least 3 feet 1 m long tape measure Lay the piece of wood on the slope At the downhill end lay the level on the top edge of the piece of wood and...

Page 40: ...ed at the ground controls LCD display Platform Overload If the platform controls LED diagnostic readout displays a flashing OL and the ground controls LCD diagnostic readout displays OL Platform Overl...

Page 41: ...Machine Tilted and the tilt alarm sounds at 180 beeps per minute the following functions are affected drive steer and elevate functions are disabled Return the machine to level ground to restore lift...

Page 42: ...in the center of the work tray with the other hand 3 Raise the work tray until it is level with the work tray mount 4 Lower the work tray until the snap pin engages Note The snap pin must be properly...

Page 43: ...p pin is no longer aligned with the snap pin hole 4 Remove hand from the snap pin and grasp the upper handle 5 Using the upper handle lift the tray to the desired height while the hand on the lower ha...

Page 44: ...igned with the snap pin hole 4 Remove hand from the snap pin and grasp the upper handle 5 While holding the upper handle use the lower handle to rotate the tray to the vertical position and to engage...

Page 45: ...attach personal safety lanyard Lift Tools Work Tray Operation 1 Place the load so that it rests inside the Lift Tools Work Tray The Lift Tools Work Tray assembly weighs 4 lbs 1 8 kg Maximum capacity o...

Page 46: ...The compartment may remain closed for the entire charging cycle Maintenance free batteries 1 Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC circuit 2 The charger will indicate when the battery is fully...

Page 47: ...ould move the machine on or off the truck The transport vehicle must be parked on a level surface The transport vehicle must be secured to prevent rolling while the machine is being loaded Be sure the...

Page 48: ...r the machine is loaded 1 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from rolling 2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button at both the ground and platform controls to the on position and turn the key swi...

Page 49: ...deck lock when the machine is transported Turn the key switch to the off position and remove the key before transporting Inspect the entire machine for loose or unsecured items Use the tie down points...

Page 50: ...achine 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 loa...

Page 51: ...y 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 Make sure the mast is...

Page 52: ...ppear at the beginning of a maintenance procedure it conveys the meaning below Indicates that tools will be required to perform this procedure Indicates that new parts will be required to perform this...

Page 53: ...oda and water Note Perform this test after fully charging the batteries 1 Put on protective clothing and eye wear 2 Be sure that the battery cable connections are tight and free of corrosion 3 Be sure...

Page 54: ...ic machine weight Power source 4 Batteries 6V 225AH AC outlet in platform Standard Maximum hydraulic pressure functions 3500 psi 241 bar Tire size 10 x 3 x 1 in 25 4 x 7 6 x 2 5 cm Airborne noise emis...

Page 55: ...ne weight Power source 4 Batteries 6V 225AH AC outlet in platform Standard Maximum hydraulic pressure functions 3500 psi 241 bar Tire size 10 x 3 x 1 in 25 4 x 7 6 x 2 5 cm Airborne noise emissions So...

Page 56: ...225AH AC outlet in platform Standard Maximum hydraulic pressure functions 3500 psi 241 bar Tire size 10 x 3 x 1 in 25 4 x 7 6 x 2 5 cm Airborne noise emissions Sound pressure level at ground workstati...

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