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6406H OWNERS MANUAL Manual No. 366822010 Rev. 05/11/11 Serial No. __________________ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 580697 Tulsa, OK 74158-0697 Physical Address: Phone (918) 836-0463 4707 N. Mingo Rd. Fax (918) 834-5979 Tulsa, OK 74117-5904 http://www.autocrane.com...
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Serial No.: Date Product Delivered: Date Processed:* VIN # * For Auto Crane use only ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER UNIT (CRANE OR BODY) Registration form must be mailed or faxed within 15 days of customer installation. Mail to: Warranty Department Auto Crane Company P.O.
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1. The information contained in this manual is in effect at the time of this printing. It does not cover all instructions, configurations, accessories, etc. If you require additional information, please contact Auto Crane Company at (918) 836-0463. 2. Auto Crane Company reserves the right to update this material without notice or obligation.
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♦ Attempt to lift or drag a load from the side! The boom can fail far below its rated capacity. ♦ Weld, modify, or use unauthorized components on any Auto Crane unit! This will void any warranty or liability. Also failure of the crane may result.
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6406H TABLE OF CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 1-1.0 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS 1-3.0 SAFETY TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS 2-1.0 OPERATING PRACTICES & WARNINGS 2-3.0 QUALIFICATIONS FOR OPERATORS 2-4.0 OPERATION OF UNIT / OUTRIGGERS 2-7.0 INSPECTION 3-1.0 TESTING 3-4.0 MAINTENANCE 3-5.0 BATTERIES 3-7.0 LUBRICATION AND MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 3-9.0...
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6406H TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL ASSEMBLY, FM 9-1.0 PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY, FM 9-3.0 ELECTRICAL SECTION, FM 10-1.0 FM CONTROL USE & CARE 10-4.0 TRANSMITTER ASSEMBLY, FM 10-6.0 DIAGNOSTICS, FM 10-9.0 TROUBLESHOOTING, FM 10-11.0 CALIBRATING PROPORTIONAL VALVE, FM 10-14.0 ID CODE PROGRAMMING 10-15.0...
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The payload of the vehicle is reduced by the If, through no fault of Auto Crane Company, it weight of the crane. The operator should is necessary to send an experienced factory exercise care when loading the vehicle.
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Auto Crane Company at the following telephone number: (918) 836-0463. The information contained in the manual is in effect at the time of this printing. Auto Crane Company reserves the right to update this material without notice or obligation. 1-2.0...
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6406H GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS REACH Width: 23.07 in (0.56 m) Second boom will reach from 10 feet 6 inches to 16 feet 6 inches. Height: 33.54 in (0.81 m) Third boom will reach from 16 feet 6 inches to 20 feet 6 inches.
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30. Always store outriggers before transportation. WARNING! Auto Crane Company cranes are not designed or intended for use in lifting or moving persons. Any such use shall be considered to be improper and the seller shall not be responsible for any claims arising there from.
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--- IMPORTANT --- SAFETY TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS 31. Always store the crane in its stowed position 41. Do not push down on anything with boom for transportation. extensions; similarly do not lift anything with boom extensions. 32. Remember the overall height of the entire unit for garage door clearance or when 42.
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NEVER hold any Control Select Switch on that will cause unsafe operating conditions! WARNING! Auto Crane Company remote controlled, stiff boom cranes are not designed or intended to be used for any applications involving the lifting or moving of personnel. 2-3.0...
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES REFERENCE ASME B30.5a AND OSHA 1910.180 FOR COMPLETE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS tests may be required to determine these OPERATORS conditions. 1. Crane operation shall be limited to personnel 5. Operators and operator trainees should have with the following minimum qualifications: normal depth perception, coordination, and no tendencies to dizziness or similar undesirable...
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES or neutral position and all personnel are in the C. Means are provided to hold the vehicle clear. stationary while operating the crane. 6. If power fails during operation, the operator shall: D.
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES N. No person should be permitted to stand or 3. Caution shall be exercised when working near pass under a suspended load. overhead lines, because they can move horizontally or vertically due to wind, moving the 4.
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--- IMPORTANT --- OPERATION OF UNIT 1. Make sure this manual has been thoroughly 8. Always boom up before rotating so the boom will read by all crane operating personnel and clear the required boom support. supervisors. 9. When extending the boom, always maintain 2.
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INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE ASME B30.5a AND OSHA 1910.180 FOR COMPLETE INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS INSPECTION CLASSIFICATION 3. Inspect safety devices for malfunction. 4. Visually inspect all hydraulic hoses, particularly 1. Initial inspection. those that flex in normal operation of crane functions. Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified or extensively repaired cranes shall be inspected by a 5.
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INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS PERIODIC INSPECTION B. Improper return of spool to neutral position. C. Leaks at spools or joints. Any deficiencies, such as those listed below, shall be D. Sticking spools. carefully examined and determination made as to E. Failure of relief valves to attain or maintain whether they constitute a hazard: correct pressure setting.
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INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS A. Reduction of rope diameter below nominal diameter due to loss of core support. B. Internal or external corrosion. C. Wear of outside wires. D. Severely corroded, cracked, bent, worn, or improperly applied connections. CRANES NOT IN REGULAR USE A crane, which has been idle for a period of over one month or more, shall be given an inspection conforming to the “initial”...
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TESTING REQUIREMENTS REFERENCE ASME B30.5a AND OSHA 1910.180 FOR COMPLETE TESTING REQUIREMENTS TESTING SHALL BE PERFORMED BY DESIGNATED PERSONNEL ONLY. Prior to initial use, all new, altered, modified, or extensively repaired cranes shall be tested for compliance with the operational requirements of this crane. Test requirements: 1.
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GENERAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE REFERENCE ASME B30.5a AND OSHA 1910.180 FOR COMPLETE MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR REQUIREMENTS A preventative maintenance program should be B. Critical parts of the crane structure which are established based on this section and all replacement cracked, bent, broken, or excessively corroded. parts should be obtained from AutoCrane Company.
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GENERAL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE (2.4 mm) for diameters 11/4 in. (32 mm) to and side of the cut are required, and for non-preformed including 11/2 in. (38 mm). rope 1 in. (25 mm) diameter or larger, three seizings on each side of the cut are required. G.
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MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES Maintenance of Auto Crane unit batteries differs deterioration of the remaining parts of the very little from the generally prescribed battery. maintenance of any lead acid battery. All batteries Keep A Relatively Clean Battery must be kept properly charged, properly filled with water, and relatively clean.
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MAINTENANCE OF BATTERIES If, after charging, it is noted that the specific gravity 2. Place the battery on charge according to the reading of one cell is 30 points less than any of the manufacturer's instructions. other cells, it may be assumed that the cell is bad and that the battery should be replaced.
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6406H LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE SERVICE DAY WKLY 3 MOS 6 MOS YEAR NOTES PERFORMED INSPECT HOOK & LATCH FOR DEFORMATION, LOAD HOOK CRACKS, & CORROSION MAKE SURE CABLE IS WOUND EVENLY ON CABLE DRUM DRUM HOIST / BOOM CHECK FOR FLATTENING, KINKS, & BROKEN...
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2. Once a bolt has been torqued to its rated capacity and then removed; the bolt should be replaced with a new one. 3. Auto Crane Company recommends that this crane be serviced per “Crane Inspection Log” P/N 999978. These logs should be filled in at the intervals noted and kept as a permanent record.
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ROTATION BEARING REPLACEMENT GUIDELINES—5005 THRU 8406 All bearings can wear over time. This includes the main rotation bearing on the crane. No pre- cise rules can be given for replacement of the rotation bearing, since many factors are in- volved. However, there are common symptoms seen during crane operation that may be caused by rotation bearing wear.
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6406H SAFETY DECAL SECTION PART NO.: 040579000 DECAL: OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION: To inform the operator of the proper procedure to follow for safe operation of the crane. USED ON: All Cranes QUANTITY: PLACEMENT: Right side plate PART NO.: 040580000 DECAL:...
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6406H SAFETY DECAL SECTION PART NO.: 040529000 DECAL: ELECTROCUTION HAZARD FUNCTION: To inform the operator of the hazard involved with contacting electrical power lines with crane boom. USED ON: All Cranes QUANTITY: PLACEMENT: Both sides of end of lower boom PART NO.:...
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6406H SAFETY DECAL SECTION PART NO.: 040587000 USED ON: All cranes equipped with a load sensor. DECAL: LOAD SENSOR, DON'T TAMPER QUANTITY: FUNCTION: To inform the operator that the load PLACEMENT: Both sides of the lift cylinder near sensor is pre-set and that tampering...
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6406H SAFETY DECAL SECTION PART NO.: 460169000 USED ON: All Cranes equiped with FM controls. DECAL: REMOTE CONTROL QUANTITY: FUNCTION: To inform the operator of failure to PLACEMENT: FRONT OF POWER UNIT follow the saftey precautions may result in equipment failure or serious personal injury.
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360034000 DECAL AUTO CRANE LOGO 480851000 DECAL 8406H 460169000 DECAL WARNING, REMOTE CONTROL 366822022 DECAL, LOAD CHART 6406H 040518000 DECAL STAY CLEAR OF LOAD 040824000 DECAL, AMERICAN FLAG, MADE IN THE U.S.A. 366399000 DECAL MAX BLOCK LOAD 6406H 4-6.0 9/19/08...
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6406H GENERAL DIMENSIONS NOTE: C.G. IS APPROXIMATE 5-1.0 9/19/08...
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320357000 CONNECTOR FEM SPD 340638000 CONDUCTOR POWER 320355000 POWER RELAY 320363000 PLUG REALY 366822010 6406H MANUAL 366822022 LOAD CHART, 6406H 460156000 OMNEX T150 TRANSMITTER W/ PROP CTRL 460159000 TETHER CABLE, OMNEX 366520002 JUNCTION BOX ASSY 366466000 WIRE HARNESS, TRUCK FUNCTIONS 680040000 PENDANT ASSEMBLY, PROPORTIONAL 2.
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12. Load test the crane to ensure proper functioning and truck stability. 13. Make certain the owner’s manual is delivered to the customer. 14. For additional help: call the service department at the Auto Crane Company (918) 836-0463 (Tulsa, Oklahoma).
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6406H PENDANT ASSEMBLY HARDWIRED - P/N: 680040000 START STOP ENGINE POWER IDLE EXTEND ROTATE SLOW BOOM DOWN FAST WHITE HOIST AS VIEWED FROM DOWN BACKSIDE OF PENDANT. POTENTIOMETER 7-5.0 8/11/05...
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6406H PENDANT ASSEMBLY HARDWIRED - P/N: 680040000 ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 480501000 HOUSING, PROP. PENDANT MACHINED 480518000 DECAL/COVER PLATE NUT (INCLUDED WITH SWITCH) 640300000 BOOT, TOGGLE 480567000 CORD GRIP, HUBBELL CONNECTOR 002607000 SCREW, HX HD #10-24 NC X 3/4 LG...
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6406H PENDANT CABLE ASSEMBLY HARDWIRED - P/N: 680113000 INSTALL ON: INSTALL ON: ORANGE WHITE GREEN WHITE W/ RED T BLUE BLACK RED W/BLACK T ORANGE W/BLACK T GREEN W/BLACK T INSTALL ON: WHITE W/BLACK T BLUE W/BLACK T RED W/WHITE T...
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6406H PROPORTIONAL VALVE CONTROLLER HARDWIRED - P/N: 470010000 RISING RAMP FALLING RAMP DITHER AMPLITUDE DITHER FREQ OUTPUT: 2000mA MAX MINIMUM CURRENT I-MIN SETTING: 0 TO 500mA I-MAX SETTING: 600 TO 2000mA CABLE LENGTH: 6 FEET MAXIMUM CURRENT MINIMUM CURRENT ADJUSTMENTS Current is factory set at 150 mA, no adjustment required at installation.
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6406H COUNTERBALANCE VALVE ADJUSTMENT Notice: Counterbalance Valve Adjustment 1. With PTO disengaged and boom properly 1. In an EMERGENCY situation when it supported, remove the plug on the becomes necessary to lower the boom counterbalance valve. Install a pressure without flow present, the CB valve gauge (0-3000 PSI) into the port.
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6406H VALVE OVERRIDE OPERATION In the event that the electrical control system fails the crane can be operated using the manual overrides on the hydraulic control valve. The overrides operate as follows: 1. Proportional – increase flow by turning clockwise.
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6406H GENERAL ASSEMBLY FM - P/N: 366822000 9-1.0 9/19/08...
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FM - P/N: 366822000 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 480988100 BOOM ASSEMBLY, 8406H 366822200 PEDESTAL ASS'Y 6406H FM 480988020 PIN, PIVOT, 8406H 008702000 SCREW HX HD 3/8-16UNC X 1 1/4 LG GR5 011605000 SCREW HX HD 1/2UNC X 1-3/4 CP GR5...
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6406H MAIN WIRING HARNESS FM - P/N: 361102000 NOTE: ALL CONNECTIONS OF THIS TYPE ARE TO BE SOLDERED OR WELDED AND HEAT SHRINK APPLIED PIN-B5 11 1 PIN-G3 REAR VIEW PIN-B6 GREY CONTROLLER PLUG REAR VIEW 36in SEE TABLE SEE NOTE2...
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FM CONTROL USE AND CARE TRANSMITTER LAYOUT There is a red light to the left of the ON/OFF Toggle switch and a yellow light to the right. As the battery runs down, the red light will begin to flash slowly as the yellow light begins to flash rapidly. If the yellow light is rapidly flashing this indicates that the unit is transmitting.
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FM CONTROL USE AND CARE AUXILIARY SWITCHES Functions described in this paragraph will not work if not properly connected to the vehicle at the time of installation. Toggle the Engine Fast Idle/AUX switch up to provide a maintained voltage to a throttle control, toggle the switch up again to return to low idle.
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2 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR Auto Crane will warranty to the consumer for a period of (2) years parts and labor from the date of purchase. Each new Auto Crane unit they sell will be free under normal use and service from defects in material and workmanship.
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