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Operator’s  Manual

Second Edition

Ninth Printing

Part No. 43654

with Maintenance Information

Before serial number Z34N-2101 and Z34-1735:

Incorrect operation can result from use of this manual on machines that have not been updated 
according to Genie Campaign Bulletin 070001. Death or Serious Injury can result.

This manual only applies to machines that have been updated according to Genie Campaign 
Bulletin 070001. Contact Genie Industries for information on this bulletin.

After serial number Z34N-2100 and Z-34-1734:

Genie Campaign Bulletin 070001 does not apply to these machines. 

Summary of Contents for Z-34/22

Page 1: ...l on machines that have not been updated according to Genie Campaign Bulletin 070001 Death or Serious Injury can result This manual only applies to machines that have been updated according to Genie Campaign Bulletin 070001 Contact Genie Industries for information on this bulletin After serial number Z34N 2100 and Z 34 1734 Genie Campaign Bulletin 070001 does not apply to these machines ...

Page 2: ...stand and obey these safety rules and operating instructions before operating this machine Only trained and authorized personnel shall be permitted to operate this machine This manual should be considered a permanent part of your machine and should remain with the machine at all times If you have any questions call Genie Industries Contents Page Safety 1 Controls 8 Pre operation Inspection 10 Main...

Page 3: ...ator s manual 1 Avoidhazardoussituations 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 the machine as it was intended You read understand and obey Manufacturer s instructions and safety rules safetyandoperator smanuals and machine decals Employer s ...

Page 4: ...ed 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 and equipment shall not exceed the maximum platform capacity Maximum platform capacity 500 lbs 227 kg Maximum occupants 2 Do not raise ...

Page 5: ...l to machine stability with items of different weight or specification Do not modify or alter an aerial work platform Mounting attachments for holding tools or other materials onto the platform toeboards or guard rail system can increase the weight in the platform and the surface area of the platform or the load Do not alter or disable the limit switches Do not drive over 0 6 mph 1 km h with the p...

Page 6: ... overhanging loads to any part of this machine Do not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform or against any part of this machine Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile surface or vehicle Be sure all tires are in good condition and lug nuts areproperlytightened Do not use batteries that weigh less than the original equipment Batteries are used as counterweight and are critical to machine ...

Page 7: ...ane have been locked out and or precautions have been taken to prevent any potential collision No stunt driving or horseplay while operating a machine Do not lower the boom unless the area below is clear of personnel and obstructions Limit travel speed according to the condition of the ground surface congestion slope location of personnel and any other factors which may cause collision Use extreme...

Page 8: ...or air leak An air leak or hydraulic leak can penetrate and or burn skin SAFETY RULES Decal Legend Genie product decals use symbols color coding and signal words to identify the following Safety alert symbol used to alert personneltopotentialpersonal injury hazards Obey all safety messages that follow this symbol to avoid possible injury or death Red used to indicate the presence of an imminently ...

Page 9: ...e clamps with tools that may cause sparks Component Damage Hazards Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V to charge the batteries Both battery packs must be charged together Disconnect the battery pack plug before removing the battery pack Electrocution Hazards Connect the battery charger to a grounded AC3 wireelectrical outlet only Inspect daily for damaged cord cables and wires Replace ...

Page 10: ...ton 6 Primary boom extend retract switch 7 Red Emergency Stop button 8 Not used 9 Battery charge indicator and or low voltage interrupt option 10 Proportional control handle for drive function and thumb rocker for steer function 11 Boom function speed controller 12 Jib boom up down switch 13 Low battery indicator light 14 Secondary boom up down switch 15 Primary boom up down switch 16 Turntable ro...

Page 11: ...switch 3 Platform level switch 4 Primary boom extend retract switch 5 Auxiliary power switch 6 Hourmeter 7 Key switch for platform off ground selection 8 Red Emergency Stop button 9 10A breaker for electrical circuits 10 Remotebrakerelease 11 Not used 12 Jib boom up down switch 13 Primary boom up down switch 14 Function enable switch 15 Secondary boom up down switch ...

Page 12: ...th a machine before the operator performs the function tests The pre operation inspection also serves to determine if routine maintenance procedures are required Only routine maintenance items specified in this manual may be performed by the operator Refer to the list on the next page and check each of the items and locations for modifications damage or loose or missing parts A damaged or modified...

Page 13: ...modifications and improperly installed or missing parts Electrical components wiring and electrical cables Hydraulic power unit tank hoses fittings cylinders and manifolds Drive and turntable motors and drive hubs Boom wear pads Tires and wheels Limit switches alarms and horn Nuts bolts and other fasteners Platform entry mid rail bar or gate PRE OPERATION INSPECTION Check entire machine for Crack ...

Page 14: ...edure 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 procedure 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 checks allow the inspector to identify changes in o...

Page 15: ...th baking soda and water 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 Remove the battery vent caps 4 Check the battery acid level If necessary replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the battery fill tube Do not overfill 5 Install the vent caps MAINTENANCE Schedu...

Page 16: ...the on position Result The beacon if equipped should flash Test Emergency Stop 4 Push in the red Emergency Stop button to the off position Result All ground and platform control functions should not operate 5 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button to the on position Fundamentals The function tests are designed to discover any malfunctions before the machine is put into service The operator must fo...

Page 17: ...ion Result The machine functions should not operate Test the Boom Functions 6 Do not hold the function enable switch to either side Attempt to activate each boom and platform function toggle switch Result All boom and platform functions should notoperate 7 Hold the function enable switch to either side and activate each boom and platform function toggle switch Result All boom and platform function...

Page 18: ... should turn in the direction that the blue triangles point on the drive chassis 24 Depress the thumb rocker switch in the direction identified by the yellow triangle on the control panel Result The steer wheels should turn in the direction that the yellow triangles point on the drive chassis Test Drive and Braking 25 Move the lift drive select switch to the drive position if equipped 26 Press dow...

Page 19: ...equipped 43 Slowly move the drive control handle to the full drive position Result The maximum achievable drive speed with the primary boom extended should not exceed 1 foot 30 cm per second If the drive speed with the primary boom raised or extended or the secondary boom raised exceeds 1 foot 30 cm per second immediately tag and remove the machine from service Test the Drive Enable System 44 Move...

Page 20: ...esult No boom functions should operate 57 Move the drive control handle off center Result The drive functions should operate Machineswithoutlift driveselectswitch 58 Press down the foot switch 59 Move the drive control handle off center and activate a boom function toggle switch Result No boom functions should operate The machine will move in the direction indicated on the control panel FUNCTION T...

Page 21: ...he job site Do Not Operate Unless You learn and practice the principles of safe machine operation contained in this operator s manual 1 Avoid hazardous situations 2 Alwaysperformapre operation inspection 3 Always perform function tests prior to use 4 Inspecttheworkplace Know and understand the workplace inspection before going on to the next section 5 Only use the machine as it was intended Fundam...

Page 22: ...tion It 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 and tools to an aerial work site is unsafe anddangerous Only trained and authorized personnel should be permitted to operate a machine If more than one operator is expected to use a machine at diff...

Page 23: ...ipped when operating the auxiliary controls from the platform 4 Press down the foot switch when operating the auxiliary controls from the platform 5 Simultaneously hold the auxiliary power switch on and activate the desired function The boom steer and drive functions will operate with auxiliary power Operation from Ground 1 Turn the key switch to ground control 2 Pull out the red Emergency Stop bu...

Page 24: ...ed 2 Press down the foot switch 3 Turn the steer wheels with the thumb rocker switch located on top of the drive control handle Use the color coded direction arrows on the platform controls and the drive chassis to identify the direction the wheels will turn To Drive 1 Move the lift drive select switch to the drive position if equipped 2 Press down the foot switch 3 Increase speed Slowly move the ...

Page 25: ... OR use the following procedure You will need carpenter slevel straight piece of wood at least 3 feet 1 m long tapemeasure 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 lift the end until the piece of wood is level While holding the piece of wood level measure the vertical distance from the bottom of the piece of wood to the ground Di...

Page 26: ...e is moved to drive up the slope Be sure the area behind the machine is clear Driving down a slope Be sure the platform is fully lowered and the platform is between the drive wheels Be sure the wheels are aligned up and down the slope 1 Position the steer wheels on the downhill side of slope 2 Press down the foot switch 3 On steeper slopes it may be more effective to move the drive control handle ...

Page 27: ...t indicates battery power is low and the batteries need to be charged There is adequate power left to lower the boom and move the machine to a location where the batteries can becharged Light on indicates the batteries are fully discharged Stop using the boom and charge the batteries immediately Note Machines equipped with Low Voltage Interrupt Option will lose primary and secondary boom lift func...

Page 28: ...t the battery charger to a grounded AC circuit 6 Turn the battery charger on 7 The charger will indicate when the battery is fully charged 8 Check the battery acid level when the charging cycle is complete Replenish with distilled water to the bottom of the fill tube Do not overfill Dry Battery Filling and Charging Instructions 1 Remove the battery vent caps and permanently remove the plastic seal...

Page 29: ...nfiguration for Winching 1 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from rolling 2 Release the non steer wheel brakes by turning over the torque hub disconnect caps see below Machines with remote brake switch Plug the switch into the adaptor at the ground control box Apply the remote brake release switch while winching the machine 3 Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the drive chassis ti...

Page 30: ...he tie points on the drive chassis for anchoring down to the transport surface Use chains or straps of ample load capacity Use a minimum of 4 chains Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the chains 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 ov...

Page 31: ...ns 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 Attach the rigging only to the designated lifting points on the machine There are four lifting points on the chassis Adjust the rigging to prevent damage to the machine and to keep the machine level Model Z 34 22 ...

Page 32: ... Load 500 lbs 227 kg 1 37053 Arrow Blue 1 37054 Arrow Yellow 1 Part No Decal Description Quantity 37055 Triangle Blue 2 37056 Triangle Yellow 2 38110 Label Travel Alarm 1 38111 Warning Brakes Release 1 38112 Caution Collision Hazard 1 40299 Notice Battery Connection Diagram 2 40300 Danger Tip over Batteries 2 40434 Label Lanyard Anchorage 2 43036 Platform Control Panel 1 43652 Ground Control Panel...

Page 33: ... 43654 Genie Z 34 22 Genie Z 34 22N 31 Operator s Manual Second Edition Ninth Printing DECALS Ground Controls Side Power Unit Side Shading indicates decal is hidden from view i e under covers Platform Chassis ...

Page 34: ...om stowed 3 4 mph 5 5 km h 35 1 torque hubs 40 ft 8 sec 12 2 m 8 sec Boom 0 6 mph 1 0 km h raised or extended 40 ft 40 sec 12 2 m 40 sec Maximum slope rating stowed position Counterweight uphill 20 11 Counterweight downhill 20 11 Side slope 20 11 Note Slope rating is subject to ground conditions andadequatetraction Controls 24V DC proportional Platform dimensions 56 in x 30 in length x width 1 42 ...

Page 35: ...towed 3 1 mph 5 0 km h 49 1 torque hubs 40 ft 9 1 sec12 2 m 9 1 sec Booms 0 6 mph 1 0 km h raised or extended 40 ft 40 sec 12 2 m 40 sec Maximum slope rating stowed position Counterweight uphill 20 11 Counterweight downhill 20 11 Side slope 20 11 Note Slope rating is subject to ground conditions andadequatetraction Controls 24V DC proportional Platform dimensions 56 in x 30 in length x width 1 42 ...

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