Genie S-85 - Manual (Page 4)

2 Genie S-80 & Genie S-85 Part No. 43650
Operator's Manual Second Edition· Fifth 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 and equipment shall not exceed the
maximum platform capacity.
Maximum platform capacity
S-85
500 lbs 227 kg
Maximum platform capacity
S-80 with 8 Ft Platform
500 lbs 227 kg
Maximum platform capacity
S-80 with 6 Ft Platform
600 lbs 272 kg
Maximum platform capacity
S-80 with 6 Ft Platform
with foam-filled tires and proper
counterweight configuration
750 lbs 340 kg
Maximum occupants 2