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6006EH OWNERS MANUAL Manual No. 366904000 Rev. 09/12/05 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.
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...
6006EH GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS DIMENSIONS REACH Width: 21.75 in (0.55 m) Second boom will reach from 10 feet 4 inches to 16 feet 4 inches. Height: 35.88 in (0.91 m) Third boom will reach from 16 feet 4 inches to 20 feet 4 inches.
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.
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 for use on any applications involving the lifting or moving of personnel. 2-3.0...
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.
--- 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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FM CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION TRANSMITTER LAYOUT The red light to the left of the Power On/Off button indicates low transmitter battery. As the battery runs down, the light will begin to flash. It will flash increasingly faster as the battery power decreases (see “Charging the Transmitter”).
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FM CONTROL SYSTEM OPERATION AUXILLARY BUTTONS Functions described in this paragraph will not worked if not properly connected to the vehicle at the time of installation. Press the Engine Slow/Fast button to provide a maintained voltage to a throttle control. To stop the engine, press the Engine Start/Stop button. To start the engine, press the Engine Start/Stop button a second time within five (5) seconds of releasing it.
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”...
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.
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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6006EH 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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6006EH 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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6006EH 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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6006EH 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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6006EH GENERAL DIMENSIONS NOTE: CG IS APPROXIMATE 5-1.0 9/12/05...
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9. Load test the crane to ensure proper functioning and truck stability 10. Make certain the owner’s manual is delivered to the customer. 11. For additional help: call the service department at the Auto Crane Company. (918) 836-0463 (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
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6006EH MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION W/O SLIP RING 1/4-20NC x 1" LG BOLTS (P/N 005604000) w/ NUTS (P/N 015900000) AND LOCKWASHERS (P/N 020200000) 3 PIN PLUG VOLTAGE SWITCHING UNIT P/N 366692000 TWECO CONNECTOR QUICK DISCONNECT (OPTIONAL) BATTERY P/N 360830000 VENTED BATTERY BOX...
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6006EH MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION WITH SLIP RING ATTACH GROUND WIRE TO THIS BOLT 3/8 X 1NC BOLT (P/N 330371000) FLATWASHER 3/8 (P/N 320976000) LOCKWASHER 3/8 (P/N 021100000) 4 AWG CONNECTOR FROM SLIP RING (INSERT SLEEVE (P/N 366703000) OVER BARE WIRE BEFORE INSERTING CONNECTOR)
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6006EH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HARDWIRED W/SLIP RING – P/N: 366600000 6 3 4 5 APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS BEFORE INSTALLATION EXTEND RETRACT 14 15 PORT #7 PORT #8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC P/N: 366684000 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC P/N: 366785000 6-1.0 9/12/05...
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6006EH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HARDWIRED W/O SLIP RING – P/N: 366780000 10 9 6 7 APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS BEFORE INSTALLATION RETRACT PORT #8 EXTEND PORT #7 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC P/N: 366783000 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC P/N: 366785000 6-3.0 9/12/05...
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6006EH GENERAL ASSEMBLY HARDWIRED W/O SLIP RING – P/N: 366780000 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 366781000 PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY, 6006EH 366630000 BOOM ASSEMBLY 360675000 PIN, BOOM PIVOT 360677000 PIN, 1/4 COTTERLESS RING 366688000 COVER, REAR 008702000 SCREW HX HD 3/8-16UNC X 1 1/4 LG GR5...
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6006EH PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY W/SLIP RING - P/N: 366640000 HYDRAULICS: PORT B-1 RETRACT PORT B-2 BOOM UP PORT B-3 CCW REAR MOTOR PORT A-1 EXTEND PORT A-2 BOOM DOWN PORT A-3 CC FRONT MOTOR CYLINDER SEAL KIT: 366342001 C’BAL CARTRIDGE: 480188000 6-5.0...
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6006EH PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY W/O SLIP RING – P/N: 366781000 17 42 13 14 HYDRAULICS: PORT B-1 RETRACT PORT B-2 BOOM UP PORT B-3 CCW REAR MOTOR PORT A-1 EXTEND PORT A-2 BOOM DOWN PORT A-3 CC FRONT MOTOR CYLINDER SEAL KIT: 366342001 C’BAL CARTRIDGE: 480188000...
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6006EH ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC, W/SLIP RING – P/N:366684000 VSU (WHT/BLK) PUMP (WHT/BLK) PUMP BOOM DOWN (BLU) BOOM DOWN BATT. VOLTAGE (BLU/WHT) RETRACT (ORG/BLK) RETRACT BOOM UP (BLU/BLK) DIODE BOOM UP HOIST UP (GRN) HOIST UP (H1) (RED/ BLANK PROG. PIN PLUG...
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6006EH ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC, W/SLIP RING – P/N:366684000 LEFT SIDE OF SCHEMATIC ON PREVIOUS PAGE PUMP PUMP HOIST RELAY CASE ARMATURE +24V RELAYS (BLK 4 GA) HOIST +24V TO SLIP RING (BLK 4 GA) +12V TO SLIP RING (16 GA) TRUCK...
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6006EH ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC W/O SLIP RING - P/N: 366783000 VSU (WHT/BLK) PUMP (WHT/BLK) PUMP BOOM DOWN (BLU) BOOM DOWN BATT. VOLTAGE (BLU/WHT) RETRACT (ORG/BLK) RETRACT BOOM UP (BLU/BLK) DIODE BOOM UP HOIST UP (GRN) HOIST UP (H1) (RED/ BLANK PROG. PIN...
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6006EH ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC W/O SLIP RING - P/N: 366783000 LEFT SIDE OF SCHEMATIC CONTINUED ON PREVIOUS PAGE PUMP PUMP HOIST RELAY CASE ARMATURE HOIST +24 V RELAYS (BLK 4 GA) SIGNAL TO +12V TO CRANE TRUCK (RED 16 GA) BATTERY...
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6006EH PENDANT 8 FUNCTION W/ ON/OFF SWITCH - P/N: 366709000 PENDANT HEAD CW (ORG) CCW (WHT/RED) EXTEND (GRN/BLK) RETRACT (ORG/BLK) PUMP (WHT/BLK) BOOM UP (WHT) BOOM DN (BLU) HOIST UP (GRN) HOIST DN (RED/BLK) VOLTAGE SWITCHING UNIT (WHT/RED) + (RED)
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6006EH VOLTAGE SWITCHING UNIT P/N: 366692000 RELAY RELAY OUTSIDE INSULATION OF CORD SHOULD EXTEND 1" PAST GROMMET AND ZIP TIE INSTALLED TO RETAIN CORD. RELAY LOCATE DECAL IN CENTER OF LID INSTALL SCHEMATIC DECAL (ITEM-14) TO UNDERSIDE OF LID. DECAL SHOULD BE RIGHT SIDE UP WHEN LID IS OPENED DOWNWARD.
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6006EH VOLTAGE SWITCHING UNIT P/N: 366692000 POWER SWITCH RELAY - 1 RELAY - 2 POWER LIGHT RELAY - 3 RELAY - 3 RELAY - 1 RELAY - 2 AUX. BATTERY 16/3 CONDUCTOR CORD TRUCK BATTERY PANEL GROUND A B C...
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6006EH VOLTAGE SWITCHING UNIT P/N: 366692000 ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 366693000 ENCLOSURE, VOLTAGE SWITCHING UNIT 367242001 DECAL, THIS END UP 736272000 NUTSERT .25UNC X .027-.165 GRIP 001900000 SCREW RD HD #10 x 3/8NF 320355000 RELAY, BOSCH 360493000 SCW WHIZ-LK 1/4NCX 1/2...
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6006EH HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE P/N: 320826000 INSIDE PORT ON POWER UNIT (PRESSURE) EXTEND PORT RETRACT PORT (EXT) (RET) EXTEND COIL RETRACT COIL BOOM DOWN COL BOOM UP COIL ROTATE CCW ROTATE CW COIL COIL B OOM DOWN BOOM UP PORT (RET)
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6006EH HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT P/N: 366650000 8-3.0 9/12/05...
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6006EH HYDRAULIC POWER UNIT P/N: 366650000 NOTE: SOME PARTS AVAILABLE ONLY IN THEIR RESPECTIVE KITS. ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION QTY. 360808001 PUMP AND PARTS PUMP ASSEMBLY O-RING O-RING O-RING SCREW SCREW LOCKING SPRING RETAINER COUPLING 366650001 RELIEF VALVE KIT GASKET...
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6006EH GENERAL ASSEMBLY FM - W/SLIP RING - P/N: 366600001 5 6 7 APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS BEFORE INSTALLATION 21 22 15 16 RETRACT 4 5 6 3 PORT #8 EXTEND ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC P/N: 366783000 PORT #7 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC P/N: 366785000 9-1.0...
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6006EH GENERAL ASSEMBLY FM W/O SLIP RING - P/N: 366790000 4 5 6 7 APPLY LOCTITE 242 TO THREADS BEFORE INSTALLATION 4 5 6 3 15 16 EXTEND RETRACT PORT # 7 PORT # 8 ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC P/N: 366783000 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATIC P/N: 366785000 9-3.0...
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SCREW HX HD 3/8-16UNC X 1 1/4 LG GR5 360676000 PIN, CYLINDER 239300000 ZERK, GREASE 366063000 TRAVELING BLOCK 480031000 WIRE ROPE ASSEMBLY 3/8" 366697002 KIT-SHIP 6006EH FM CRANE 366704000 DECAL LAYOUT 6006EH 366715000 BRACKET ASSEMBLY, RECEIVER MOUNT 366711000 RECEIVER, KAR-TECH 020200000 WASHER SP LK 1/4 005500000...
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6006EH ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC FM - P/N: 366712000 (BLK) (GRY) (PUR) P1 (GREY PLUG) GROUND RS-232 (GRN) CAN H CAN L RS-232 TX (WHT) RS-232 RX (BRN) BOOM LMT SW PRESS. SW. (BLU) BAT. VOLTAGE (WHT) ATB SWITCH (ORG) PROGRAM ID...
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REMOTE / PENDANT PARTS AND ACCESSORIES Component Part Number Receiver 366711000 Transmitter 320920002 Pendant Cable 366500008 Antenna 366500005 Cigarette Lighter Charger 366504000 A/C Charger 366505000 Palm Diagnostic Unit 366510000 Receiver Harness 366712000 Hard Wired Pendant 366709000 Receiver Transmitter 10-2.0 9/12/05...
TRANSMITTER / RECEIVER SYNCHRONIZATION 1. Power on the transmitter and receiver. 2. Locate the program plug on the crane. This will be the unused plug near where the cord reel plugs into the wire harness. 3. Using a jumper wire, as shown below, connect the two contacts in the plug. 4.
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6006EH CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS On the receiver the green light indicates that a signal is being received, the red indicates the status of error. Below is a list of the error codes both as they would be displayed on a Palm handheld and on a receiver.
6006EH CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CODE: 6 Flashes/EC10 DESCRIPTION: Incorrect ID POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): Signal received from transmitter with incorrect ID code. POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S): Confirm that transmitter being used is for use with this unit. Follow ‘New Transmitter’ procedure in the transmitter operation section of this manual.
6006EH CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CODE: 13 Flashes/EC08 DESCRIPTION: Hoist up POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): Short or open connection on hoist up output. POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S): Check plug in hoist up solenoid on hydraulic control valve. Check wire for damage that could cause break or short.
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6006EH LOAD CHART P/N: 366710000 6000 NOTE: 1. DISTANCE FROM BASE OF CRANE 3627 6000 TO CENTER OF BOOM PIVOT 6000 4111 IS 22" 2528 4641 6000 2860 5328 6000 3222 6000 6000 2051 3689 75° 6000 2318 60° 4314...
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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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