Genie GR-20 Wheelchair User Manual


 
Operator's Manual Third Edition • Second Printing
26 GR-12 • GR-15 • GR-20 Part No. 97779
Transport and Lifting Instructions
Observe and Obey:
Common sense and planning must be applied to
control the movement of the machine when
lifting it with a crane or forklift.
The transport vehicle must be parked on a level
surface.
The transport vehicle must be secured to
prevent rolling while the machine is being
loaded.
Be sure the vehicle capacity, loading surfaces
and chains or straps are sufficient to withstand
the machine weight. See the serial plate for the
machine weight.
The machine must be on a level surface or
secured before releasing the brakes.
Do not drive the machine on a slope that
exceeds the slope or side slope rating. See
Driving on a Slope in the Operating Instructions
section.
If the slope of the transport vehicle bed exceeds
the maximum slope rating, the machine must be
loaded and unloaded using a winch as
described.
Brake Release Operation
1 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from
rolling.
2 Be sure the winch line is properly secured to the
drive chassis tie points and the path is clear of
all obstructions.
3 Push in the black brake release knob to open
the brake valve.
4 Pump the red brake release pump knob
After the machine is loaded:
1 Push in both ground and platform red
Emergency Stop buttons to the off position.
2 Turn the key switch to the off position.
3 Chock the wheels to prevent the machine from
rolling.
4 Push the brake release switch closed to reset
the brakes.
Brake Release Switch