View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com FASSI CRANE F 240.24 use and maintenance EXTRA CE version 20.04.98 INDEX Chapter INTRODUCTION page 2 SAFETY NORMS page 3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CRANE USE page 6...
F 240.24 F 240.24 use and maintenance This instruction manual describes the FASSI CRANE F240.24. The fitment must be carried out in accordance with the instructions given by the Manufacturer in the manual for hydraulic crane fitting. The Manufacturer declines all responsibility and guarantee if the fitting is entrusted to workshops without sufficient technical capability to carry out the work in conformity.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com SAFETY NORMS SAFETY NORMS c II F 240 ( ! ) This symbol draws your attention on the points concerning safety. It means: WARNING! BE CAREFUL! IT CONCERNS YOUR SAFETY! !ATTENTION! READ THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY prior to use of the crane or any maintenance.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Carefully inspect the load rigging and the SAFETY NORMS c II F 240 condition of ropes or chains. Make sure that the lifted load is balanced. The pallet fork must be connected to the crane hook by means of a chain having at least 3 rings.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Do not rotate the crane befo- SAFETY NORMS c II re the load is lifted, do not F 240 operate with sudden movements, activate the controls with slow and progressive movements.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com INSTRUCTIONS FOR CRANE USE INSTRUCTIONS FOR c III CRANE USE F 240 The use of the crane is reserved to authorized personnel, instructed in advance, who has to strictly conform to the safety norms and instruc- tions contained in the instruction manual supplied with the crane.
It is essential to give the correct crane model and serial number, when you contact the Service and Parts Department. The exact crane model, serial number and description of implements will enable FASSI Service Department to give a rapid and efficient response.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com TECHNICAL DATA TECHNICAL DATA F 240.24 The design of this crane has been carried out in respect of DIN 15018 norms, fatigue test classification H1B3 . The crane can operate, intermittently, with lifting devices other than the hook.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com TECHNICAL DATA F240.24 F 240.24 EXTRA 1848 6’ 1” 1848 6’ 1” 2264 7’ 5” 5960 19’ 7” CON TUBAZIONI SUPPLEMENTARI WITH SUPPLEMENTARY HOSES AVEC TUYAUTERIE...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CRANE NOMENCLATURE CRANE NOMENCLATURE c VI F 240 — Version with ground controls for crane and outriggers — Version with top seat controls (fig. 4a) for crane by hand cables (optional) (fig.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CRANE NOMENCLATURE c VI F 240 fig. 4a fig. 4 fig. 5...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com SAFETY AND SAFETY AND PROTECTION DEVICES c VII PROTECTION DEVICES F 240 — Version with ground controls for crane and outriggers — Top seat controls (fig. 6a) for crane by hand-cables (optional) (fig. 6) Pos.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com SAFETY AND c VII PROTECTION DEVICES F 240 fig. 6a fig. 6 fig. 7...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com LOAD LIMITING DEVICE - LOAD LIMITING DEVICE - LIFTING MOMENT LIMITING c VIII LIFTING MOMENT LIMITING DEVICE “INTELLIGENT TYPE” (optional) DEVICE “INTELLIGENT TYPE” F 240 A characteristic which permits the classification of cranes is their lifting capacity or maximum lifting moment.
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11 After such emergency operations and prior to re-use of the crane, you must immediately go to FASSI authorised Center for testing the structure and re-sealing of the device. (!) Interferences with the valves or removal of the lead seals release the Manufacturer from any responsibility and invalidate the warranty.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CONTROLS CONTROLS TO STABILIZE THE VEHICLE c IX TO STABILIZE THE VEHICLE F 240 The outriggers rams prevent hurmful stresses both to the frame and to the vehicle suspensions on which the crane is mounted and assure the stability of the unit during load handling.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com (!) The controls to stabilize the vehicle are in conformity with the safety CONTROLS c IX TO STABILIZE directives and enable the operator to activate the lateral extension of the THE VEHICLE outriggers (outrigger supports and rams) only from the side where he can F 240...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CONTROLS N.B. The lever, if in other positions, does not allow any operations as a c IX TO STABILIZE security device keeps it in free position. THE VEHICLE F 240 Crane double control side DE2297 fig.14-16...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Double control side CONTROLS c IX TO STABILIZE THE VEHICLE - Select the ram S1 positioning the lever C on S1. F 240 - Operate the lever to control the re-entry of the ram S1. - Select the support E1 positioning the lever C on E1.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CONTROLS VERSION WITH BOTH SIDES CONTROLS 01 - 09 (optional) c IX TO STABILIZE THE VEHICLE F 240 The controls to stabilize the vehicle are activated only at ground level and are on both sides of the crane base.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Controls to unfold in working conditions the outriggers of the crane CONTROLS c IX TO STABILIZE and the supplementary beam. THE VEHICLE – Position lever D of the oil diverter crane-outriggers ( - E/S) on E/S.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Controls for re-entry of the outriggers for crane and supplementary CONTROLS c IX TO STABILIZE beam to within the overall vehicle width, after crane use THE VEHICLE F 240 –...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CONTROLS TO OPERATE THE CRANE CONTROLS TO OPERATE THE CRANE F 240 (!) WARNING (!) Before operating the crane it is compulsory to set the outriggers and to shut the safety check valve taps.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CONTROLS TO OPERATE Crane controls - Lever function F - G - H - I (fig. 27-28-29) THE CRANE F 240 — Rotation control — Inner ram control Distributor side fig.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Manoeuvres to unfold the crane into a working condition (fig. 30) CONTROLS TO OPERATE THE CRANE — Engage the power take off. F 240 — Stabilize the vehicle as described on page 00. (!) Operate from ground control distributor side (!) —...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com USE OF IMPLEMENTS USE OF IMPLEMENTS c XI F 240 The crane can be provided with implements such as: — Manual extensions — Winches — Hydraulic extensions —...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Manual extensions USE OF IMPLEMENTS c XI F 240 Manual extensions are additional boom sections, which are placed in the crane outer booms and secured by pins and check pins; they have a maxi- mum capacity, indicated on the plate, independent from the crane configura- tion.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com USE OF IMPLEMENTS Winch c XI (fig. 31) F 240 The winch is made of a drum (pos.1) that can rotate by means of a hydraulic engine (pos.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Hydraulic jibs USE OF IMPLEMENTS c XI F 240 The hydraulic jibs, foldable behind the cab, are additional booms, with arti- culation and double hydraulic extension (jib L202) or triple hydraulic exten- sion (jib L303) to be fitted outer boom of the crane.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Manoeuvres to unfold the jib in working condition USE OF IMPLEMENTS c XI F 240 – Operate as described to put the crane in working condition (Chapter ..) –...
Spare parts must be original. At least once a year you must take the crane to a Fassi Service Center for a check. Good maintenance and proper use are imperative to maintain efficient use and guarantee the safety of the crane.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com MAINTENANCE c XII INSTRUCTIONS F 240 After the first 40 hours use Check the tightening torque of the fixing rods of the crane. (Fig. 37) Tightening torque for the rods M 33x2 = 1200 Nm fig.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com MAINTENANCE - Fig. 45-45a-45b show the lubricators of the inner and outer rams. c XII INSTRUCTIONS - Fig. 46-46a show the lubricators of the pin articulation column - inner boom F 240 and inner boom - outer boom.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com POSSIBLE FAULTS POSSIBLE FAULTS c XIII F 240 Many years experience of our product has allowed us to identify and classify the most common faults which occur. In most cases it requires accurate hydraulic and electric troubleshooting and simple rectification.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS c XIV F 240 Hydraulic schematics for crane - HCD4 distributor - ground controls - load limiting device...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS Hydraulic schematics for crane - Danfoss distributor - load limiting device c XIV F 240...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Hydraulic schematics for crane - versions: 1) top seat controls with HCD4 HYDRAULIC SCHEMATICS c XIV F 240 2) F240.25...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com OIL AND LUBRICANT TABLE OF HYDRAULIC OIL AND LUBRICANTS CHARACTERISTICS c XV CHARACTERISTICS F 240 HYDRAULIC OIL WITH HIGH VISCOSITY: ISO-L-HV Minimal external maximal oil temperature: temperature: –...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com INSTRUCTION AND INSTRUCTION AND WARNING PLATES WARNING PLATES F 240 DE 1771 Instruction plate and safety norms DE 319 Warning plate to stabilize the vehicle before using the crane DE 2298 DE 2297 Instruction plates to stabilize the vehicle...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com INSTRUCTION AND DE 2498 WARNING PLATES F 240 DE 2497 Warning plates to make sure that no one is or transits in close proximity of the outriggers DE 1681 Greasing points with brush DE 1682...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 For cranes and manual extensions. The represented plates refer to the nominal design capacities. ! WARNING ! If the capacities are downgraded or partially reduced (e.g. sector in front of...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 Valid up to serial number *0043* of hydraulic extension L202...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 Valid from serial number *0044* of hydraulic extension L202...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 Valid up to serial number *0043* of hydraulic extension L202...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 Valid from serial number *0044* of hydraulic extension L202...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 Valid up to serial number *0043* of hydraulic extension L202...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 Valid from serial number *0044* of hydraulic extension L202...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 Valid up to serial number *0043* of hydraulic extension L203...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com CAPACITY PLATES F 240.24 Valid from serial number *0044* of hydraulic extension L203...