Genie Super-Straddle, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...Operator s Manual Serial Number Range Super Straddle from SSP 7000 AUS Australia with Maintenance Information Third Edition First Printing Part No 1298031GT ...

Page 2: ...5 General Safety 6 Work Area Safety 7 Assembly and Disassembly 9 Legend 11 Inspections 12 Operating Instructions 20 Maintenance 23 Specifications 24 Copyright 1992 Terex Corporation Third Edition First Printing September 2020 Genie is a registered trademark of Terex South Dakota Inc in the U S A and many other countries These machines comply with AS 1418 10 ...

Page 3: ...ame assembly Serial label Intended Use and Familiarization Guide The winch on the Super Straddle is only intended to lift the Genie AWP to the appropriate height It is not intended to lift people Before operating the machine it s the operator s responsibility to read and understand this familiarization guide Each person must be trained to operate a Mobile Elevating Work Platform MEWP Familiarizati...

Page 4: ...r s Manual Third Edition First Printing Introduction 2 Super Straddle Part No 1298031GT Related machine movement Base frame Telescoping base frame Straddle socket plug Swivel caster lock 1 Winch 2 Lifting bar ...

Page 5: ...e action indicated in a respective bulletin To view any open bulletins for your machine visit us on the web at www genielift com Contacting the Manufacturer At times it may be necessary to contact Genie When you do be ready to supply the model number and serial number of your machine along with your name and contact information At minimum Genie should be contacted for Accident reporting Questions ...

Page 6: ... worksite regulations You read understand and obey all applicable governmental regulations You are properly trained to safely operate the machine Safety Sign Maintenance Replace any missing or damaged safety signs Keep operator safety in mind at all times Use mild soap and water to clean safety signs Do not use solvent based cleaners because they may damage the safety sign material Hazard Classifi...

Page 7: ...ti ons Read the operator s manual Tip over hazard Insert retaining pins Tip over hazard Insert outriggers Crushing hazard Keep away from moving parts Straddle socket plug Base frame Telescoping base frame Ladder storage Pull gray tab to release pin Outrigger load Use on X pattern outriggers Do not use on pinwheel outriggers Maximum wind speed Indoor Use Only ...

Page 8: ...Operator s Manual Third Edition First Printing General Safety 6 Super Straddle Part No 1298031GT Gener al Safety ...

Page 9: ...outdoors Some Genie AWP outriggers are rated for outdoor use When using these outriggers with the Super Straddle the Super Straddle must only be used indoors Do not move or operate the machine on stairs Do not push off or pull toward any object outside of the platform When raising the AWP platform follow the ratings for allowable side force and number of occupants in the Genie AWP operator s manua...

Page 10: ...all functions before each work shift Immediately tag and remove from service a damaged or malfunctioning machine Be sure all maintenance has been performed as specified in this manual and the appropriate service manual Be sure all decals are in place and legible Be sure the Genie AWP operator s safety and responsibilities manuals are complete legible and in the storage container located on the AWP...

Page 11: ...e caster swivel locks parallel to the straddle platform tubes 2 Both winch cables must be fully lowered 3 Be sure that the telescoping tubes are inserted and pinned to the same length in the straddle platform 4 Move the end frame marked Base Frame refer to decal on base frame to the end of the straddle platform nearest the cross member 5 One person must support the end frame while the other attach...

Page 12: ...nd then they can carefully set the straddle platform on the ground Set the end frame aside 5 Repeat step 3 and 4 for the opposite end frame 6 Keep the bolts washers wing nuts and wear pads together Passing Through Doorways 1 Complete the disassembly procedure 2 Release the caster brakes and carefully roll each end frame through the doorway to the assembly area 3 Remove the telescoping tubes from t...

Page 13: ... 4 Coil cord 5 Straddle socket plug 6 Genie AWP 7 Gray tab for releasing or inserting retaining pins 8 Retaining pin interlock box 9 Manual storage container 10 Base frame 11 Genie AWP outrigger 12 Caster swivel lock 13 Caster brake 14 Caster 15 Ladder 16 Side casters 17 Straddle socket retaining pin 18 Straddle socket 19 Telescoping base frame ...

Page 14: ...tion is designed to discover if anything is apparently wrong with 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 If damage or any unauth...

Page 15: ...hes Cables Wear pads Nuts bolts and other fasteners Check entire machine for Cracks in welds or structural components Dents or damage to machine Excessive rust corrosion or oxidation Verify that all structural and other critical components are present and all associated fasteners and pins are in place and properly tightened Do Not Operate Unless You learn and practice the principles of safe machin...

Page 16: ... Setup 1 Position the Super Straddle on a firm level surface 2 Apply the brakes to both swivel casters on the base frame 3 Remove the straddle socket retaining pins from the base frames and separate the base frames 4 Remove the ladder from the base frame cross member and set it aside 5 Release both swivel caster brakes and align the base frame behind the Genie AWP 6 Remove all four straddle socket...

Page 17: ...f the ground Note The outriggers must be the correct size for the Genie AWP 2 Crank the winch and raise the straddle platform about 1 inch 2 5 cm enough to allow the frame retaining pins at each corner of the Super Straddle to be inserted into the first set of holes Do not raise the straddle platform past the first set of holes 3 To insert a frame retaining pin align the holes and lift up on the g...

Page 18: ...rection of intended travel Result The up function should not operate 11 Insert the frame retaining pin 12 Repeat this procedure for each frame retaining pin Test Outrigger Interlock 13 Pull out the red Emergency Stop button at the platform controls 14 Push in the control activate button and rotate the up down switch in the direction of intended travel Result The up down functions should operate 15...

Page 19: ...determine if the workplace is suitable for safe machine operation It should be performed by the operator prior to moving the machine to the workplace It is the operator s responsibility to read and remember the workplace hazards then watch for and avoid them while moving setting up and operating the machine Workplace Inspection Checklist Be aware of and avoid the following hazardous situations dro...

Page 20: ...stall Pins 4 28430 Danger Install O R Base 4 28431 Danger Install O R Ladder 1 28432 Notice Footprint 2 38149 Label Patents 1 133287 Danger General Safety Rules 2 133290 Tip over Hazard Limit Switch 4 133292 Label Ladder Storage 1 133395 Label Crush Hazard Moving Parts 4 133405 Label Base Frame 1 133406 Label Telescopting Base Frame 1 133407 Label Straddle Socket Plug 4 133412 Label Retaining Pin ...

Page 21: ...Third Edition First Printing Operator s Manual Inspections Part No 1298031GT Super Straddle 19 ...

Page 22: ...nsibility 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 along with their tools and materials to an aerial work site is unsafe and dangerous Only trained and authorized personnel should be permitted to operate a machine If more than one operator is expected to use a machine at differe...

Page 23: ...addled in the desired direction of travel To lock the swivel caster pull out on the ring turn the ring 90 degrees and let go 6 Adjust the outrigger screw jacks so the pads are close to but do not touch the ground surface 7 Using the winches raise the straddle platform to a level height just above the object to be straddled 8 Install frame retaining pins at each corner of the Super Straddle and rel...

Page 24: ... outriggers 3 Carefully push the Super Straddle away from the straddle object Return the machine to a firm level surface 4 Remove the frame retaining pins from each corner of the Super Straddle The holes must be aligned to remove the pins Use the winch to align the holes if needed 5 Turn the winch handle to lower the straddle platform It may be necessary to lower one end frame part way and then lo...

Page 25: ...pecified in this manual shall be performed by the operator Scheduled maintenance inspections shall be completed by qualified service technicians according to the manufacturer s specifications and the requirements specified in the responsibilities manual For detailed maintenance and repair procedures refer to the appropriate Service Manual for your machine ...

Page 26: ...Load capacity of Super Straddle is the same as the load capacity of the Genie AWP being used Weight 580 lbs 263 kg Outrigger floor loading Information SS AWP 20S SS AWP 25S SS AWP 30S SS AWP 36S SS AWP 40S 525 lbs 507 lbs 554 lbs 601 lbs 602 lbs 239 kg 230 kg 252 kg 273 kg 274 kg Note Floor loading information is approximate and does not incorporate different option configurations It should be use...

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