How do I test the Genie GR-12 Lift Guard Contact Alarm system's functionality?

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To verify the proper operation of the Lift Guard Contact Alarm system on your Genie GR-12, follow these steps. Begin the test from the platform controls in an area clear of any obstructions. First, activate the platform's 'up' function. Then, move the joystick in any direction. This action should trigger the contact alarm, causing the beacon lights to flash and an audible alarm to sound. During this activation, lift and drive functions will be disabled from the platform controls. To resume operation, acknowledge the potential hazard by releasing the function enable switch and returning the joystick to its center position. Machine functions will then resume, but at reduced speeds. Release the joystick and the contact alarm to proceed. Activate the platform 'up' once more; normal platform function speed should return, and the beacons and alarm will deactivate. To test the drive function, activate it. While holding the contact alarm, move the joystick in any direction. The drive function should immediately stop, the beacons will flash, and the alarm will sound. Follow the same acknowledgment and resuming steps as you did for the platform function test. By performing this test, you can confidently ensure that the Lift Guard Contact Alarm system on your Genie GR-12 is working correctly, helping to keep you safe.