May-18 Product Code: 1000T WARNING IMPORTANT: READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE WARNING The instructions and warnings contained in this manual should be read and understood before using or operating this equipment. Do not allow anyone to use or operate this equipment until they have read this manual and have developed a thorough understanding of how this equipment works.
May-18 Product Code: 1000T SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Before using the foldable engine crane ensure it is in sound condition, and good ü working order. Replace or repair damaged parts. Use recommended parts only. Non authorised ü parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty. The nuts and bolts supplied with the crane are all high strength and should not be substituted for inferior types.
ASSEMBLY, OPERATION, PREVENTITIVE MAINTENANCE 1. FEATURES Tested to Australian Standard AS1418.8, this TradeQuip hydraulic engine crane has a 8 tonne long stroke lifting ram and single acting pump with a maximum safe working load capacity of 1000kg. It is designed to quickly fold up to save space in the workshop. It is very simple to use with a single acting hydraulic pump equipped and an automatic safety valve to control the lowering speed.
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May-18 Product Code: 1000T Step 2: • Fasten the remaining larger two castor wheels (9) on the front legs (4) with bolts (21), washers (30) and nuts (31). Step 3: • Slide the legs (4) into the front of the base (1).
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May-18 Product Code: 1000T Step 4 • Fasten the guide plates (6) to the base frame (1) and front legs (4) with bolts (14), washers (24), and nuts (23). Lift one side of the base to align the hole on the frame to the hole on each front leg (4), then insert the ring pins (5) into the hole, and insert the cotter pin (7) into the hole of the ring pin.
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May-18 Product Code: 1000T Step 6 • Use two bolts (14), washers (24) and nuts (23) to connect the lower ends of the supports (6) to the inside of the base (1). Then use bolts (16), washers (24) and nuts (23) to connect the top ends of the supports to the post (3). Check to make sure the nuts are tightened.
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May-18 Product Code: 1000T Step 8 • Use bolts (17), washers (24) and nut (23) to fasten the lower end of the long ram (11) to the post (3). Then bolt (18), washer (24) and nut (23) to fasten the top of the long ram to the boom (2).
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May-18 Product Code: 1000T 3. BEFORE USE Prior to each use conduct a visual inspection by checking for abnormal conditions, such as cracked joints and damaged, loose, or missing parts. • During transport it is possible that air has become trapped in the hydraulic system, causing poor lifting performance.
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6. MAINTENANCE Replace or repair damaged parts. Use recommended TradeQuip genuine parts only. Non authorised parts may be dangerous and will invalidate the warranty. •...
May-18 Product Code: 1000T TROUBLESHOOTING Trouble Probable Cause Remedy 1. Lower lifting boom. Close the release valve and remove the oil filler plug. 2. Place one foot on the leg and Will not hold load. Dirt on valve seals. pull up the lifting boom to its full height by hand.
Product Code: 1000T WARRANTY TradeQuip products have been carefully tested and inspected before shipment and are guaranteed to be free from defective materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months from the date of purchase except where tools are hired out when the guarantee period is ninety days from the date of purchase.
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