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

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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.

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Genie TZ-50

Part No. 114164

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