Genie Z-45, Z-25J Utility Vehicle User Manual


 
Part No. 82595 Genie Z-45/25 DC & Genie Z-45/25J DC 7
Operator's ManualSecond Edition · First Printing
SAFETY RULES
Battery Safety
Burn Hazards
Batteries contain acid. Always wear protective
clothing and eye wear when working with batteries.
Avoid spilling or contacting battery acid. Neutralize
battery acid spills with baking soda and water.
The battery pack must remain in the upright
position.
Do not expose the batteries or the charger to water
or rain.
Explosion Hazards
Keep sparks, flames and
lighted tobacco away from
batteries. Batteries emit an
explosive gas.
The battery pack cover
must remain off during the
entire charging cycle.
Do not contact the battery terminals or the cable
clamps with tools that may cause sparks.
Component Damage Hazards
Do not use any battery charger greater than 48V to
charge the batteries.
Both battery packs must be charged together.
Disconnect the battery pack plug before removing
the battery pack.
Electrocution Hazards
Connect the battery charger to a
grounded, AC 3-wire electrical
outlet only.
Inspect daily for damaged cord,
cables and wires. Replace
damaged items before
operating.
Avoid electrical shock from contact with battery
terminals. Remove all rings, watches and other
jewelry.
Tip-over Hazard
Do not use batteries that weigh less than the
original equipment. Batteries are used as
counterweight and are critical to machine stability.
Each battery must weigh 88 lbs / 40 kg. Each
battery box including batteries must weigh a
minimum of 452 lbs / 205 kg.
Lifting Hazard
Use a forklift to remove or install the battery packs.