D-3.15 Adjusting The Sliding Pads Of The Boom Sections - Genie GTH-3512 Operator's Manual

D-3.15 ADJUSTING THE SLIDING PADS OF
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THE BOOM SECTIONS
Any boom section is fitted with adjustable pads located
on the four sides of the profile. These pads are secured
to both fixed and mobile part of every section.
All pads can be adjusted by the special shims supplied
by GENIE upon demand.
Adjusting the pads:
• Remove or loosen the screws fixing the pads in
relation to type of shims used (with or without
slots).
• Fit the necessary amount of shims.
• If the residual thickness of the pad is insufficient or
near the maximum wearing limit, renew the pad.
• Tighten the screws fixing the pads at the
recommended torque (see below). Use a torque
wrench.
Tightening torques of the pad screws in relation to
the screw diameter
Screws M10
Screws M14
Tightening torques higher than those recommended
can result in failure of the pad or the threaded
locking.
ATTENTION
Pads must compulsorily be replaced if the residual
thickness of the plastic layer with respect to the
iron bush fixing the block is equal or inferior to 1
mm.
SERVICE INTERVAL
Running-in ____________________________ None
Ordinary ___________________ When necessary
Handler with telescopic boom GTH-3512
MAINTENANCE
Nm 30
Nm 50
Page
Document 57.0008.7200 - 05/2007
Max. wearing thickness
D - 18
Minimum 1 mm
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