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Genie TZ-34/20
Part No. 133554
Operator’s Manual
Fourth Edition • Fourth Printing
Electrocution Hazards
This machine is not electrically insulated and
will not provide protection from contact with or
proximity to electrical current.
Obey all local and governmental regulations
regarding required clearance from electrical
power lines. At a minimum, the required clearance
contained in the chart below must be followed.
Line Voltage
Required Clearance
0 to 50KV
3.05 m
>50 to 200KV
4.60 m
>200 to 350KV
6.10 m
>350 to 500KV
7.62 m
>500 to 750KV
10.67 m
>750 to 1000KV
13.72 m
over 1000KV
see below
For power lines over 1000kV, the minimum
clearance distance must be established by
the utility owner or operator or by a registered
professional engineer who is a qualifi ed person
with respect to electrical power transmission and
distribution.
Allow for platform movement, electrical line sway
or sag and beware of strong or gusty winds.
Do not operate the machine during lightning or
storms.
Do not use the machine as a ground for welding.
Keep away from the machine if it contacts
energized power lines. Personnel must not touch
or operate the machine until energized power lines
are shut off.
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 3-wire grounded
plugs.
Tip-over Hazards
Occupants, equipment and materials shall not
exceed the maximum platform capacity.
Maximum capacity - without optional platform rotate
ANSI/CSA models - 2 occupants
227 kg
CE models - 2 occupants
200 kg
Maximum capacity - with optional platform rotate
ANSI/CSA models - 2 occupants
209 kg
CE models - 1 occupant
181 kg
Work Area Safety
