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Operators Manual Operators Manual
First Edition
Fifth Printing
Part No. 38132
with Maintenance Information Genie DPL Super Series
Part No. 38132
Operators Manual
First Edition Fifth Printing
Important
Read, understand 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 Rules .............................................................. 1
Controls ..................................................................... 7
Legend ....................................................................... 8
Pre-operation Inspection ............................................ 9
Maintenance ............................................................. 11
Function Tests .......................................................... 14
Workplace Inspection ................................................ 17
Operating Instructions ............................................... 18
Battery and Charger Instructions ............................... 20
Transport Instructions ............................................... 21
Decals ...................................................................... 22
Specifications ........................................................... 24
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Copyright © 1996 by Genie Industries
First Edition:
Fifth Printing, April 2002
"Genie" and "DPL" are registered trademarks
of Genie Industries in the USA and many other
countries. "Super Series" is a trademark of
Genie Industries.
This machine complies with
ANSI/SIA 92.3-1990.
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A. Part No. 38132
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Safety Rules
Danger
Failure to obey the instructions and
safety rules in this manual will
cause death or serious injury.
Do Not Operate Unless:
You learn and practice the principles of safe
machine operation contained in this operator's
manual.
1 Avoid hazardous situations.
Know and understand the safety rules
before going on to the next section.
2 Always perform a pre-operation inspection.
3 Always perform the function tests prior to use.
4 Inspect the workplace.
5 Only use the machine as it was intended.
You read, understand and obey:
- manufacturers instructions and
safety rulesoperators manual and
machine decals
- employers safety rules and worksite
regulations
- applicable governmental regulations
The first time this machine is set up for use, a
breather cap is installed. See Pre-operation
Inspection section for breather cap instructions. 2
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Tip-over Hazards
Do not raise the platform
unless the base is level,
all four outriggers are
properly set up and the
leveling jacks firmly
contact the ground.
Do not move the machine
while the platform is
raised.
Do not adjust or remove the outriggers while the
platform is occupied or raised.
Do not place or attach overhanging loads to any
part of this machine.
Do not raise the platform
unless the machine is
level. Do not set the
machine up on a surface
where it cannot be leveled
using only the leveling
jacks. Do not use chocks,
blocks or shims of any
kind to level the machine.
Do not place ladders or scaffolds in the platform or
against any part of this machine.
Do not push off or pull toward any object outside
the platform.
Do not use the machine to lift material or
equipment. The machine is intended to lift
personnel and tools to an aerial work site.
Do not use the machine on a moving or mobile
surface or vehicle.
Do not operate the machine in strong or gusty
winds. Do not increase the surface area of the
platform or the load. Increasing the area exposed to
the wind will decrease machine stability.
Do not exceed the rated platform load capacity.
Maximum capacity - DPL-25S
ANSI
750 lbs
340 kg
CSA
600 lbs
272 kg
Maximum occupants - ANSI and CSA
2
CE
750 lbs
340 kg
Maximum occupants - CE
Outdoor use
1
Indoor use only
2
Maximum capacity - DPL-30S
ANSI
750 lbs
340 kg
CSA
600 lbs
272 kg
Maximum occupants - ANSI and CSA
2
CE
750 lbs
340 kg
Maximum occupants - CE
Outdoor use
1
Indoor use only
2
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Maximum capacity - DPL-35S
ANSI
600 lbs
272 kg
CSA
500 lbs
227 kg
Maximum occupants - ANSI and CSA
2
CE
600 lbs
272 kg
Maximum occupants - CE
Outdoor use
1
Indoor use only
2
Do not operate the machine near drop-offs, holes,
bumps, debris, unstable or slippery surfaces or
other possible hazardous conditions.
Do not alter or disable machine components that in
any way affect safety and stability.
Do not replace items critical to stability with items
of different weight or specification. Use only Genie
authorized replacement parts.
When moving the machine with a forklift or other
transport vehicle, the platform should be fully
lowered, the guard rails should be down, the
machine should be turned off and no personnel
shall remain in the platform.
SAFETY RULES
Fall Hazards
Do not sit, stand or climb
on the platform guard rails.
Maintain a firm footing on
the platform floor at all
times.
Do not enter or raise the
platform unless the
platform side guard rails
are locked upright and the
platform end guard rail and
the platform entry gate are
closed and latched.
Do not exit the platform while raised. If a power
failure occurs, have ground personnel activate the
manual lowering valve.
Keep the platform floor clear of debris. 4
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SAFETY RULES
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not
electrically insulated and
will not provide protection
from contact with or
proximity to electrical
current.
Keep away from the
machine if it contacts
energized power lines or
becomes electrically charged. Personnel on the
ground or in the platform must not touch or operate
the machine until the energized power lines are
shut off.
Maintain safe distances from electrical power lines
and apparatus in accordance with applicable
governmental regulations and the following chart.
Voltage
Minimum Safe
Approach Distance
Phase to Phase
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 movement due to strong or gusty winds.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Do not operate an AC powered machine or a DC
battery charger unless using a 3-wire grounded
extension cord connected to a grounded AC circuit.
Do not alter or disable the 3-wire grounded plugs.
Collision Hazards
Check the work area for overhead obstructions or
other possible hazards.
Be aware of crushing hazard when grasping the
platform side guard rails.
Do not lower the platform unless the area below is
clear of personnel and obstructions.
Be careful when transporting on an incline.
Stay clear of descending platform.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not operate the machine unless a breather cap
has been installed in the hydraulic reservoir. See
Pre-operation Inspection section for breather cap
instructions.
Do not use the machine as an electrical ground for
welding.
DC models: Do not operate the machine with a
weak or overly discharged battery. Part No. 38132
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Decal Legend
Genie product decals use symbols, color coding
and signal words to identify the following:
Safety alert symbolused to alert
personnel to potential personal
injury hazards. Obey all safety
messages that follow this symbol
to avoid possible injury or death.
Redused to indicate the
presence of an imminently
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will result in death or
serious injury.
Orangeused to indicate the
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, could result in death or
serious injury.
Yellow with safety alert symbol
used to indicate the presence of a
potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, may cause
minor or moderate injury.
Yellow without safety alert
symbolused to indicate the
presence of a potentially
hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, may result in property
damage.
Greenused to indicate operation
or maintenance information.
SAFETY RULES
Improper Use Hazard
Do not leave the machine unattended unless the
key is removed to secure from unauthorized use.
Damaged Machine Hazards
Do not use a damaged or malfunctioning machine.
Conduct a thorough pre-operation inspection of the
machine and test all functions before each
work shift. Immediately tag and remove from
service a damaged or malfuncti