Introduction and Initial Assessment of Genie Lift Batteries
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I bought a JUNK Man Lift.....Will it ever work?
What happens here
The video begins with the presenter introducing a recently acquired Genie Z-45/25 man lift, emphasizing its substantial weight of 16,000 pounds. He explains that the lift is battery-powered, but the current batteries are completely dead. As an initial troubleshooting step, he attempted to connect a Jackery battery bank to the lift's charging system, but the charging indicator did not light up, suggesting a malfunction either in the batteries or the charging system itself. The main objective is to research and investigate whether the existing batteries can be revived to avoid a significant investment in new batteries, which he estimates would cost around $2,000. He also points out that one of the lift's tires is off the rim.
Goal: Understand the current state of the Genie lift and its battery/charging system to plan for revival or replacement.
Tools and materials
- Genie Z-45/25 Man Lift Genie — The main piece of equipment being assessed and repaired
- Gloves — Protecting hands from dirt and potential battery acid
- Jackery Battery Bank Jackery — Attempting to power the lift's charging system
- Safety Glasses — Protecting eyes during inspection and potential battery work