The Genie 31268GT is a genuine OEM Manual Release Valve designed for IWP Super Series and IWP personnel lifts. As a factory-sourced component, this valve is built to the same specification as the original part installed at the time of manufacture, ensuring correct form, fit, and function. Cross-reference part number 31268GT against your machine's parts manual to confirm compatibility with your specific unit before ordering.
Key Features
- Genuine OEM Hydraulic Integrity — Factory-sourced valve construction ensures correct flow rate and pressure response for the IWP lift's hydraulic circuit.
- Direct-Fit Replacement — Engineered to match the original valve's port configuration and mounting interface, allowing straightforward installation without adapters.
- Compatible with IWP Personnel Lifts — Fits IWP Super Series and IWP units, covering Genie's industrial vertical mast personnel lift line.
- Restores Controlled Lowering Function — A properly functioning manual release valve allows the platform to be safely lowered in the event of a power loss or hydraulic system interruption.
- Critical Safety Component — On personnel lifts, the manual release valve is a primary emergency descent control; maintaining it in proper working order is essential to operator safety and regulatory compliance.
The manual release valve on an IWP personnel lift provides a controlled means of lowering the platform when normal powered operation is unavailable — such as during a power failure or hydraulic fault. When activated, it allows hydraulic fluid to bypass the standard circuit and return to the reservoir at a governed rate, bringing the platform down in a smooth, managed descent. A valve that is worn, seized, or leaking can prevent emergency lowering or cause uncontrolled platform movement, making prompt replacement essential to safe machine operation.
Part Details
| Part Number | 31268GT |
|---|---|
| Brand | Genie |
| Part Type | Genuine OEM |
| Description | Manual Release Valve |
Compatibility & Fitment
| Name | Model |
|---|---|
| IWP Super Series | IWP Super Series |
| IWP | IWP |
Verify Before You Order
Fitment is machine-number and revision-specific; always confirm your model and serial number against the fitment list.
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