Genie 97636 Special Supplement to Industries User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- GENIE
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Genie 97636 Special Supplement to Industries User Manual
For Authorized and Trained Set Lighting Technicians and Studio Grips
WARNING
This manual is solely for use by set lighting technicians and studio grips who have completed training offered by qualified trainers in aerial work platform operation combined with use of set lighting, camera equipment and light diffusion frames. Users of this manual must be trained as Genie aerial work platform operators. Failure to receive training and to use the information contained in this supplement and in the operator’s manual may result in death or serious injury.
For Authorized and Trained Set Lighting Technicians and Studio Grips
Important
This is a supplemental manual and modifications permitted herein are
exceptions to normal operation. Instructions for normal operation are
contained in the Operator’s Manual for each machine.
Genie Industries reserves the right to modify this supplement without notice, or to revoke the modification approval if the supplement is used in a manner that creates a safety concern.
Copyright © 1999 by Genie Industries
First Edition, Eighth Printing, February 2022
“Genie” is a registered trademark of Genie Industries in the U.S.A. and many
other countries.
These machines comply with
ANSI A92.5
CAN B354.4
CE – Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC
Printed on recycled paper
Printed in U.S.A.
Important Information
Warning
Failure to comply with the following requirements may result in death or
serious injury.
- Any operator using Genie equipment in the manner set forth in this Supplemental Manual must be a Set Lighting Technician or Studio Grip AND must have completed a specific training course that complies with the requirements of this Supplemental Manual. If you are not a Set Lighting Technician or Studio Grip who has received specific training, do not deviate from the requirements of the standard Genie Operator’s Manual for use of Genie equipment.
- Strict compliance with this Supplemental Manual, as well as Genie’s standard Operator’s Manual and Manual of Responsibilities, along with completion of specialized training, is essential to safe operation of the Approved Models as set forth in this supplement.
Approved Models
Limited Purpose of This Manual
This Supplemental Manual was prepared by Genie Industries at the express
request of unions representing Set Lighting Technicians and Studio Grips.
These operators requested Genie’s written permission to use the Approved
Models listed below in certain ways that deviate from Genie’s standard manuals
for that equipment. This Supplemental Manual contains Genie’s written
permission and the requirements that must be followed by specifically trained
operators to enable them to use the Approved Models in the manner set forth in
this Supplemental Manual.
Proof of Training and Records Retention
Qualified trainers shall provide proof of training to all successful trainees.
The document evidencing training shall include the following information:
- The name of the person (operator) being trained or retrained.
- The name of the organization providing training or retraining.
- The name of the trainer(s).
- Clear identification that the training covered the applications contained in this Supplemental Manual.
- The date of training.
Records of training shall be retained by the trainers for at least four years and shall include all the information listed above.
Safety Rules
For the Attachment of Set Lighting, Camera Equipment and Light Diffusion Frames
Danger
Failure to comply with the following requirements will result in death or
serious injury.
Modification of the Approved Models for use by attachment of lights, light mounting hardware, camera mounting hardware and light diffusion frames (LDFs) to the platform guard rail is authorized by Genie Industries only if the following rules and requirements are strictly followed:
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Operators must have completed training for the attachment of lighting or camera equipment and LDFs to the platform guard rail. Training must include, but not be limited to, information regarding the effect on platform capacity and stability resulting from the attachment of equipment to the platform guard rail or to the boom of the aerial lift, and hazards associated with this application.
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All operating instructions and warnings contained in the Operator’s Manual, Safety Manual and Manual of Responsibilities, and on decals found on the particular Genie aerial lift, must be followed.
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The aerial lift must be operated only on a firm, level surface.
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Operators must be trained and be able to demonstrate proficiency in the operation of the specific model of Genie aerial lift being operated.
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Genie booms are not insulated. Precautions shall be taken to protect the operator and people on the ground from electrocution hazards. The attachment of power supply cables to the boom shall not restrict the movement of the aerial lift or endanger the operator or people on the ground.
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Attachment of power supply cables to the boom shall be accomplished in a manner that does not cause a tip-over hazard due to a side or vertical force that could result in the machine becoming unstable.
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Power supply cables must be attached to the end of each boom section in a manner that ensures the cable cannot be damaged from tensioning, pinching or crushing when the boom is operated.
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LDFs hung from the platform guard rail must not be rigidly attached in any manner that could cause or impose a side or vertical load from wind or contact with adjacent objects greater than the rated side load posted at the entrance to the platform.
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Attachment of LDFs and rope to the platform shall be accomplished in a manner that does not cause a tip-over hazard due to a side or vertical force that could result in the machine becoming unstable.
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Do not alter the guard rail system by drilling, welding, crushing, damaging or making any other modifications that compromise the strength of the guard rail when attaching movie production equipment.
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The entrance to the platform, the platform controls, including the foot switch and the emergency stop button, the lanyard anchorage points, the platform decals and instruction container must remain accessible when movie production equipment is attached to the platform.
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Operators must not gain access to or exit the platform by means of walking or climbing on the boom or lift structure or by attaching a rope or a hanging ladder from the platform or its supporting structure. Access to and exit from the platform shall be accomplished at ground level only.
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Loading restrictions greater than rated capacity are provided in this manual and are restricted to material lifting only.
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Do not exceed rated capacity of the machine when there are personnel in the platform.
The combined weight of platform attachments, power supply cables, mounting hardware, platform occupant(s), tools and equipment must in all cases remain less than the maximum rated platform capacity for both personnel lifting and material only lifting applications. Use the platform capacity reduction chart found in this supplement to determine allowable platform load. -
The number and size of attachments must be limited by consideration of the maximum allowable wind speed and the surface area of platform attachments. Use the wind speed chart found in this supplement to determine maximum allowable wind speed.
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Information regarding the attachment of LDFs and lighting and camera equipment shall be supplied only to trained union members. Operators must be familiar with these supplemental instructions and warnings before they are allowed to operate any Genie boom that is approved for this application.
Wind Speed Chart
For Light Diffusion Frames and Large Surface Area Platform Attachments on Genie Booms
Approved Models
DANGER
Tip Over Hazard
Using a boom in wind speeds greater than recommended or exceeding the recommended surface area of the platform by attaching movie production equipment will result in the boom becoming unstable and will result in death or serious injury.
When movie production equipment, such as light diffusion frames or set lighting, is attached to a boom platform, operation in windy conditions is limited by the frame size (or total surface area of the equipment) and wind speed as follows:
For Light Diffusion Frames and Large Surface Area Platform Attachments on Genie Booms.
Approved Models
Z®-45 XC™
DANGER
Tip Over Hazard
Using a boom in wind speeds greater than recommended or exceeding the recommended surface area of the platform by attaching movie production equipment will result in the boom becoming unstable and will result in death or serious injury.
When movie production equipment, such as light diffusion frames or set lighting, is attached to a boom platform, operation in windy conditions is limited by the frame size (or total surface area of the equipment) and wind speed as follows:
WIND SPEED CHART
For Light Diffusion Frames and Large Surface Area Platform Attachments on
Genie Booms
Approved Models
Z®-60/37 DC
DANGER
Tip Over Hazard
Using a boom in wind speeds greater than recommended or exceeding the recommended surface area of the platform by attaching movie production equipment will result in the boom becoming unstable and will result in death or serious injury.
When movie production equipment, such as light diffusion frames or set lighting, is attached to a boom platform, operation in windy conditions is limited by the frame size (or total surface area of the equipment) and wind speed as follows:
Platform Capacity Reduction Chart
For Determining the Reduction In Platform Capacity Due To Attachment Of Movie Production Equipment To Genie Boom Platforms with Operator(s) in the Platform.
DANGER
Tip Over Hazard
Exceeding the recommended load restrictions of the platform by attaching movie production equipment will result in the boom becoming unstable and will result in death or serious injury. Always calculate the reduction of the platform capacity caused by attachment of more production equipment.
Theory:
Platform maximum capacity is based on an evenly distributed load. When movie
production equipment, such as light diffusion frames, set lighting and camera
mounts, are attached to the front of the platform (entry side), the platform
capacity is reduced by more than the weight of the equipment. The farther the
equipment is mounted from the center of the platform, the greater the
reduction in platform capacity.
Definition:
Center of Gravity (C.G.): The balance point of an object. The point at which
the entire weight of an object is concentrated so that if the object is
suspended from that point, it will be balanced.
Reduce platform capacity according to the following:
- Attachment of power supply cables to the boom reduces the platform capacity. Subtract the total suspended weight of cables and rigging from the rated platform capacity.
- Subtract the load applied to the platform by the attachment of additional movie production equipment (as shown in Illustration 1) by using the procedure and chart on the following pages.
S-40, S-60, S-60HC, S-80, S-100, Z-34/22 IC,
Z- 45/25, Z-45/25J, Z-60/34 and Z-80/60:
- With operator(s) in the platform, no additional load above rated platform capacity is allowed.
- When used as a material lift only, the payload (with adjustment per Platform Capacity Reduction Chart) must not exceed the load shown in the attached load rating range-of-motion charts.
S- 45, S-65, S-85, S-85 XC, S-105, S-120, S-125, SX-125 XC, Z-45 XC, Z-60/37 DC and Z-60/37 FE:
- No additional load above rated platform capacity is allowed. Personnel and payload (with adjustment per Platform Capacity Reduction Chart) must not exceed the load shown in the appropriate Operator’s Manual and Decals for your machine.
PLATFORM CAPACITY REDUCTION CHART
How to use this chart
Note: The numbers in the shaded area on the chart are to be used for
material lifting applications only. No personnel shall be in the platform if
the rated platform capacity is exceeded.
Follow these steps for each piece of equipment attached to the platform.
1 Locate the weight of your equipment in the first column on the chart. Always
round up to the next number.
2 Measure the distance from the back toeboard to the center of gravity of the equipment (distance A or distance B). This is the load center. Refer to Illustration 1.
3 From these numbers, determine the total load of your equipment on the platform.
Personnel lifting applications: Subtract this number from the maximum platform capacity of the machine, as defined in the appropriate machine operator’s manual and decals, to determine the remaining platform capacity.
Material lifting applications: Subtract this number from the maximum platform
capacities called out on the range-of-motion charts on the following pages.
S®-45, S®-65, S®-85, S®-85 XC™, S®-105, S®-120, SX-125 XC™, Z®-45 XC™,
Z®-60/37 DC and Z®-60/37 FE: Refer to the appropriate Operator’s Manual and
decals on your machine for maximum platform capacity. These models are not
approved for material lifting applications where rated platform capacity is
exceeded.
Example: Lighting equipment and the mounting bracket used to attach it to the guard rail weigh 167 pounds. Their center of gravity (balance point) is located at 35 inches from the back toeboard. Because the load is concentrated at the front guard rail, its effect on capacity is greater than a distributed load. The chart tells us that the reduction in capacity is 241 lbs. On a platform with a 500 lb capacity, the remaining capacity is 259 lbs (500-241=259).
PLATFORM CAPACITY REDUCTION CHART
Material Lifting Applications Only
Multiple Platform Load Rating
Range of Motion Charts
For Booms Used in Material Lifting Applications Only. No Operators Shall be in
the Platform.
DANGER
Tip Over Hazard
The following Range-of-Motion charts apply to material lifting applications only. No personnel shall be in the platform when the boom is used in applications where the rated platform capacity is exceeded. Allowing personnel in the boom will result in the boom becoming unstable and will result in death or serious injury.
Approved Models
- The Range-of-Motion charts on the following pages are for use by trained Set Lighting Technicians and Studio Grips only.
- Do not exceed the maximum load rating for each model shown on the following Range-of-Motion charts.
- The machine must be set on firm, level ground.
- Elevating a boom in windy conditions must be restricted to the instructions found in this supplement and in the operator’s manual for the machine being used. Refer to the Wind Speed Chart on page 6.
- Platform loading must be restricted to the instructions found in this supplement and in the operator’s manual for the machine being used.
- Do not use machines in tandem for lifting trusses.
To determine boom extension:
When the boom is lowered, measure for allowable extension from the lower
outside edge of the platform to the center line of the turntable bearing.
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Z®-60/34
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
S®-40
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
Maximum Load Rating Chart for Material Lifting Applications Only
No personnel shall be in the platform while the rated platform capacity is
exceeded
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