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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 ODEL RTICULATING RANE ’ M WNERS ANUAL Safety • Operation • Maintenance • Installation • Parts Stellar Industries, Inc. 190 State Street PO Box 169...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Manual Revisions Date of Revision Section Revised Description of Revision Chapter 8: October 22, 2008 Updated Hydraulic Kit Versions to reflect engineering Hydraulics-Electrical changes (New Pressure Switch).
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction ..........ii Chapter 1 - Safety .
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Introduction Stellar Cranes are designed to provide safe Stellar manufactured cranes in general and and dependable service for a variety of may or may not apply to your specific operations.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Safety Chapter 1 - Safety Do not use controls and hoses as handholds. These Please Read the Following Carefully! This portion of parts move and cannot provide stable support. the manual contains information regarding all Stellar manufactured cranes.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Set the parking brake and disengage the drive axle before attempting a lift. LOAD SAFETY Operate the crane in compliance with the load capacity chart at all times.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Operation Chapter 2 - Operation 1. Engage the PTO This chapter contains information regarding the A. Engage the parking operation of Stellar manufactured articulating brake. cranes. Please study the following pages to ensure B.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Manual Operation Radio Remote Operation In case of radio failure, the crane can be operated using manual overrides located on the valve bank.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Operation Crane Precautions Crane Transport Before transporting the crane, do the following: 1. Movement of the control levers should be slow and smooth to meter oil flow for safe operation.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Operator Information OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS OPERATOR CONDUCT 1. Operation is limited to the following 1. Operators will not engage in any people: operation that would cause them to divert A.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Maintenance Chapter 3 - Maintenance Daily Inspection WARNING - Read the Following before Daily Inspection should occur each day performing any maintenance on the before the crane is put into use. Each day, crane.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Weekly Inspection Service Weekly Inspection should occur at the The following general suggestions should beginning of every work week. Each week, be helpful in analyzing and servicing your inspect the crane for all of the following: crane.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Torque Data Chart Holding Valve Inspection Procedure The cylinders are equipped with holding valves that prevent sudden movement of the cylinder rods in the event of a hydraulic Note: For Crane Tie Down Rods, see hose or hydraulic component failure.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Maintenance Inspection Checklist Type of Inspection (check one) Use of this checklist is subject to terms of the Daily Quarterly Stellar Warranty information. Additional copies of (if deficiency found) this checklist can be obtained by contacting Monthly...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Daily Inspection Frequency Inspection Description Status Decals All load charts, safety & warning Decals, & control Decals are present and legible. Check all safety devices for proper operation.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Maintenance Monthly Inspection Frequency Inspection Description Status Daily All Daily Inspections. Cylinders Visual inspection of cylinders for leakage at rod, fittings, & welds. Damage to rod & case. Valves Holding valves for proper operation.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Quarterly Inspection Frequency Inspection Description Status Daily All daily inspections. Monthly All monthly inspections. Rotation Sys Rotation bearing for proper torque of all mounting bolts.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Maintenance Quarterly Inspection Continued... Frequency Inspection Description Status Hyd Lines Hoses, fittings, & tubing for proper routing, leakage, blistering, deformation, & excessive abrasion. Pressure line(s) from pump to control valve Return line(s) from control valve to reservoir Suction line(s) from reservoir to pump Pressure line(s) from control valve to each function...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Annual Inspection Frequency Inspection Description Status Daily All daily inspection items. Monthly All monthly inspection items. Quarterly All quarterly inspection items. Hyd System Hydraulic fluid change per maintenance schedule.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Specifications Chapter 4 - Specifications Model 6000 Crane SPECIFICATION SHEET Crane Rating: 60,000 ft-lbs (8.30 ton meters) Standard Boom Length: 11’ (3.35 m) from CL of Crane 14’...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Crane Cover Decals Electrocution Hazard Decal Location: Crane Cover Function: To inform the operator and other personnel in the work area of the hazard associated with contact or proximity to electrical lines, the possible consequences should the hazard occur and how to avoid the hazard.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Decals Crane Base Decals Operation Hazard Decal Operation Hazard Decal Location: Crane Base Location: Crane Base Function: To inform the operator of the hazard Function: To inform the operator of the need for associated with overloading the crane, the possible proper training, familiarity with safe operating consequences should the hazard occur, and how to...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Outrigger Decals Moving Boom Hazard Decal Foot Crushing Hazard Decal Location: Crane Base Location: Outrigger Leg Function: To inform the operator and other personnel...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Decals Decal Kit Placement Kit 13356 PN 13356 54593 DECAL-6000 IDENTIFICATION 53850 DECAL-STELLAR LOGO 4.00X11.50 4158 DECAL-OR PANEL 41331 DECAL VB CONTROL TIRE CRANE 5165 DECAL-CAPACITY...
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This chapter is designed to serve as a general guide According to Federal Law (49 cfr part 571), each for the installation of a Stellar 6000 Articulating Crane final-stage manufacturer shall complete the vehicle on a Stellar Service Body. Each installation is...
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GASKET MOTOR 008-10056-1 FOR REFERENCE 30490 CAP ASM OUTRIGGER SLANT 2) TRIM EDGE IS NOTED 7341 PLUG 0.50 NICKEL PLATED BY IT'S PART NUMBER 0351 CAP SCR 0.38-16X1.00 HHGR5 44605PC GUARD TTB 6000 CRANE LZR 62484 CAP SCR 12MMX40MM SH...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Hydraulics - Electrical Chapter 8 - Hydraulics - Electrical If evidence of foreign particles is found in the WARNING! hydraulic system, flush the system. Please read the following section before performing any work on the Disassemble and assemble hydraulic hydraulic/electrical system of your crane.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Control Kit - PN 52257 NOTE: WHEN ORDERING A TRANSMITTER, DECAL P/N 34111 MUST ALSO BE ORDERED PN 52257...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Hydraulics - Electrical Hetronic Radio Remote - PN 34102 NOTE: 1) P/N'S 25999 & 24958 ARE OPTIONAL COVERS FOR THE SWITCHES AND TRIGGER 2) WHEN ORDERING A TRANSMITTER FOR A TIRE SERVICE CRANE, DECAL P/N 34111 MUST ALSO BE ORDERED SEE NOTE PN 34102...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Replacement Parts Chapter 9 - Replacement Parts HYDRAULIC SYSTEM COMPONENTS ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS PART# DESCRIPTION PART# DESCRIPTION 6397 OIL PRESSURE GAUGE 22600 TOGGLE SWITCH (HETRONIC RADIO REMOTE) 24960 FLOW VALVE (PROPORTIONAL) 16975...
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Troubleshooting Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting This chapter will list a number of Problem: Crane will operate manually but potential problems that may occur will not operate electrically. Solutions: while operating the crane.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Problem: Cylinder drifts outward or Problem: Crane will operate manually but downward. will not operate electronically. Solutions: Solutions: • Check to see if there is air in the hydraulic •...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Troubleshooting Troubleshooting continued... Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Vibrations and jerking in hydraulic cylin- The temperature of the hydraulic oil is Perform maneuvers without loads for der during the first maneuvers.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Hydraulic legs do not hold under load. Defective holding valves Clean or replace holding valves. Worn seals in the stabilizer cylinder.
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View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Troubleshooting Problem Possible Cause Possible Solution Operation slow down - con’t Pump is slipping due to excessive oil Check pump GPM with flow meter if it temperature, this is a factor which will is suspected to be faulty.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com 6000 Owner’s Manual 6 Function Hetronic Radio Remote Troubleshooting If the system does not operate after normal start-up, follow the recommended troubleshooting sequence to help isolate the cause and determine corrective action.
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Troubleshooting Transmitter Troubleshooting Notice: When testing the transmitter, the receiver may become active resulting in system operation. Always assume the system is working and will respond when testing a transmitter. Status LED Troubleshooting LED Indication Possible Cause...
View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com View thousands of Crane Specifications on FreeCraneSpecs.com Limited Warranty Statement Stellar Industries, Inc. (Stellar) warrants products designed and manufactured by Stellar to be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper use and maintenance. Products must be installed and operated in accordance with Stellar’s written instructions and capacities. This warranty shall cover the following: Stellar Cranes, Stellar Hooklift Hoists, Stellar Cable Hoists, Stellar Container Carriers, Stellar Service Trucks, and Stellar X-Tra-Lift Systems: Twelve (12) month warranty on parts from the date recorded by Stellar as the in-service date, not to extend beyond twenty-four (24) months from date...
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