Genie TZ-50 manual Electrocution Hazards, Tip-over Hazards

Operator's Manual Second Edition • First 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	Approach Distance
	Feet	Meters
0 to 300V	Avoid Contact
300V to 50KV	10	3.05
50KV to 200KV	15	4.60
200KV to 350KV	20	6.10
350KV to 500KV	25	7.62
500KV to 750KV	35	10.67
750KV to 1000KV	45	13.72

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.

Maximum capacity

ANSI and CSA models	500 lbs	227 kg
CE and Australia models	440 lbs	200 kg
Maximum occupants		2

Do not raise the boom unless the machine is level.

Do not set the machine up on a surface where it cannot be leveled using only the outriggers.

Do not raise the boom unless all four outriggers are lowered, the footpads are in firm contact with the ground and the machine is level.

Do not set the machine up unless it is on a firm surface. Avoid drop-offs, holes, unstable or slippery surfaces and other possible hazardous conditions.

Do not move the machine when the boom is raised.

Do not adjust or stow the outriggers when the boom is raised.

2 Genie TZ-50 Part No. 114164