Genie Z13570 mobile elevated work platform (MEWP)
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1. INCIDENT ALERT LOCATION COMPANY WIDE ALERT STATUS Normal ACTIVITY ACCESS amp EGRESS amp WORKING AT HEIGHT DATE ISSUED 11 02 2014 08 18 55 SUB ACTIVITY NA INCIDENT No 00376 TITLE Genie 2135 70 Mobile Elevated Work Platform MEWP ACCIDENT INCIDENT DETAILS Guidance issued by HSE An operator was killed when a Genie 2135 70 mobile elevating work platform became unstable and overturned whilst it was working at or very close to its maximum height In order to minimise the risks of overturn the machine safety devices and sensors must be configured as per manufacturer s settings as prescribed by the manufacturer in their Safety Bulletin 130005 dated 29th July 2013 HSE recommends confirmatory checks of the calibration before platform elevation Introduction The purpose of this safety alert is to advise owners and users of steps to be taken to control risks associated with the Genie 2135 70 Mobile Elevated Work Platform MEWP following preliminary findings for a machine overturn More information may follow in due course The emerging findings from the HSE investigations indicate that the operational stability of a Genie 2135 70 MEWP may be compromised by the incorrect measurement of the boom angle sensors Background In order to prevent the 2135 70 model machine operating outside its stability limits the onboard control system monitors the elevation of the secondary boom to prevent it from telescoping outwards until its el2. for updating machine owner information only Local norms and regulations require that the seller of a Genie machine report to Genie the model and serial number of each machine sold as well as the name address and telephone number of the new owner within 60 days of the sale e lf you have sold a machine list new owner s name address and phone number for each machine List complete model and serial number New Owner Information Machine 1 Machine 2 Machine 3 Model Serial Number Owner Name Address 1 Address 2 City State Zip Phone Number Contact Person Required fields Seller Information Date Company Name Account Address street city state zip code Phone e List any machines that could not be inspected or repaired because of the following Model amp Serial Number Scrapped Exported Stolen Other explain Fax To UK 0044 1476 584 330 Middle East 0097 143 990 382 France 0033 237 260 998 Latin America 001 425 498 7530 Germany 0049 4221 491 820 Central America 001 425 498 7530 Iberica 0034 935 725 080 Carribean 001 425 498 7530 Italy 0039 075 941 8146 Mexico 001 425 498 7530 Sweden 0046 3157 5104 All other locations 0031 165 510 826 Genie Completion Form Your signature on this form will verify that you have performed Safety Notice 130005 and completed the necessary actions before returning the machine to service If the digital level reading is greater than or eq
3. closest to the pivot end as shown below Do not change the orientation of the digital level 7 Atthe ground controls a Start the engine b Fully raise the secondary boom a until any one of the inner boom sections just starts to extend c Stop extending and turn the engine off Note If the digital level times out before the secondary boom is fully raised repeat the procedure from step 4 8 Record the value displayed on the digital level in the attached Completion Form Ifthe value is greater than or equal to gt 75 5 the machine is safe to use and can be returned to service Finish filling out the Completion Form and return to Genie No further action is required If the value is less than lt 75 5 the machine must remain out of service The secondary boom angle sensor will need to be calibrated Continue on to step 9 3 of 6 Genie A TEREX BRAND 130005 EMEAR 9 Calibrate the secondary angle sensor of the machine per the instructions in the machine s service manual section 4 9 Record the desired digital level reading greater than or equal to gt 75 5 after calibration in the attached Completion Form Note Do not perform this procedure unless you are trained and qualified to do so To search for your nearest Terex AWP authorized dealer click the link below http www genielift com dealersearch 10 Return the machine to service 11 Finish filling out th
4. e Completion Form and return to Terex AWP Warranty Department This will serve as verification that you have completed Safety Notice 130005 Warranty The labor and travel distance required to perform this inspection and installation are covered under the provisions of our warranty agreement Warranty claims can be submitted online fax or e mail Please combine as many machines as possible on one claim form If you need more information about filing a warranty claim call Terex AWP warranty department If you are the owner of an affected machine and are not an authorized Terex AWP dealer please contact your nearest Terex AWP dealer for assistance in completing this bulletin Only Terex AWP Authorized Dealers will be reimbursed for labor or any other costs associated with this bulletin under the provisions of our standard warranty terms and conditions Local norms and regulations require that the seller of a Genie machine report to Genie the model and serial number of each machine sold as well as the name address and telephone number of the new owner within 60 days of the sale UK 00 44 1476 584 333 France 00 33 237 260 986 Germany 00 49 422 149 1821 Iberica 0034 900 808 110 Italy 0039 075 941 8171 Sweden 0046 3157 5101 Middle East 0097 143 391 381 or 0097 150 459 7937 All other locations 0031 653 221 908 Enclosures Machine List Report New Owner Update Form Completion Form 4of6 Genie New Owner Update Form
5. evation is sufficient as required by the manufacturer greater than or equal to 75 5 The MEWP s onboard control system relies on the correct setting of the elevation of each boom to maintain the effective operational stability of the machine Genie the manufacturer issued a Safety Notice on 29th July 2013 which required the immediate removal of all 2135 70 MEWP s from service until the listed inspections therein had been performed ACCIDENT INCIDENT IMAGES LEARNING POINTS ACTIONS TAKEN Action required The manufacturer s safety notice should be followed Any machines for which the required calibration checks have not been completed should be removed from service Following the completion of checks the machines should continue to be inspected serviced and maintained as per the manufacturer s requirements Work regarding the manufacturer s safety notice should only be carried out in accordance with the recommendations in the machine service manual i e on firm level ground with suitable environmental conditions etc Prior to any functional checks being undertaken by an operator using the platform controls as part of the manufacturer s listed inspections calibration of the angle sensors should be confirmed from ground level using an inclinometer The use of test weights might also be appropriate See attached additional pdf Relevant legal provisions e Sections 2 amp 3 of Health and Safety at Work etc Act 1974 e Regu
6. lations 5 6 amp 20 of Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 LEARNING POINTS ACTIONS IMAGES Genie A TEREX BRAND 130005 Safety Notice EMEAR Date July 29 2013 Model Affected Z 135 70 Subject Secondary Boom Angle Sensor Calibration Allowable Hours 60 minutes Issue Genie has become aware of secondary boom angle sensor calibrations performed in the field in which the machine s service manual may not have been followed creating an improperly calibrated machine An improperly calibrated machine can lead to machine instability resulting in a machine tip over Action Required This safety notice requires the immediate removal of all Genie Z 135 70 Boom lifts from service Machines may only be returned to service after the inspection listed below is performed Tool required Properly calibrated Digital level with magnetic base Inspection Procedure 1 Locate and remove all of the machine models listed above from service 2 Perform this procedure with the machine on a firm level surface with the axles extended and the boom in the stowed position 3 Locate the swing chassis 1 of 6 Genie A TEREX BRAND 130005 EMEAR 5 Set the digital level read out to zero Pro 3600 Digital Level 2 of 6 Genie A TEREX BRAND Safety Notice a 6 Working on the same side of the machine move the digital level from the swing chassis to the top of the secondary boom
7. ual to gt 75 5 the machine is safe to use and can be returned to service Ifthe value is less than lt 75 5 calibrate the secondary boom angle sensor before returning the machine to service Refer to section 4 9 of the machine s service manual for the calibration procedure List the complete model and serial number example Z13505 146 or Z13507 556 or Z13512 1750 2 digital level read out after Serial Number 1st digital level read out ee calibration is performed Date Company Name Account Address street city State zip code Phone Fax To UK 0044 1476 584 330 Middle East 0097 143 990 382 France 0033 237 260 998 Latin America 001 425 498 7530 Germany 0049 4221 491 820 Central America 001 425 498 7530 Iberica 0034 935 725 080 Carribean 001 425 498 7530 Italy 0039 075 941 8146 Mexico 001 425 498 7530 Sweden 0046 3157 5104 All other locations 0031 165 510 826 Service Manager Print Name Signature
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