Genie TZ-50 - Manual (Page 4)

2 Genie TZ-50 Part No. 82900
Operator's Manual First Edition • Sixth 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 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.