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  • Page 1 Manitowoc 2250 Operator Manual...
  • Page 3 The serial number of the crane and applicable attachments (i.e. luffing jib, MAX-ER ) is the only method your Manitowoc distributor or Manitowoc Crane Care has of providing you with correct parts and service information. The serial number is located on a crane identification plate attached to the operator’s cab and each attachment.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Manitowoc Dealer ........
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Preparation for Cold Weather ............3-95 Circuit Breakers .
  • Page 7 Manitowoc Dealer ........

  • Page 9: Crane Data

    CRANE DATA CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP REGISTRATION See the end of this section for crane data specific to your A new owner of a Manitowoc crane should register the crane crane: with Manitowoc Crane Care so we can contact you if the need arises.

  • Page 10: Identification And Location Of Components

    INTRODUCTION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF COMPONENTS Item Description Boom, #44 Heavy Lift Cab, Operator’s Cylinder, Boom Butt Handling Adapter, Rotating Frame Counterweight, Carbody (both ends) Step (both ends) Cylinders, Jacking Carbody (undercarriage) Crawler (both sides) Bed, Rotating...
  • Page 11 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Item Description Motor, Left Swing (optional) Motor, Right Swing Drum, Luffing Hoist Swivel Motor, Load Drum(s) Drum, Right Rear Load Engine Drive, Right Crawler Drum, Boom Hoist Drive, Right Crawler Pumps, Pump Drive and System Drum, Left Rear Load Drum, Front Load Cab, Operator’s...

  • Page 12: Current Tier 3 Production

    INTRODUCTION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Current Tier 3 Production Right Side of Left Side of Crane Crane Item1 Description Engine Cooler (under covers) Muffler Exhaust Air Cleaner Coolant Reservoir Fuel Fill Hydraulic Reservoir Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14...

  • Page 13: Current Tier 4 Production

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Current Tier 4 Production Left Side of Right Side of Crane Crane Item1 Description Engine Cooler (under grating) Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Exhaust Air Cleaner Coolant Surge Tank Fuel Fill Hydraulic Reservoir Engine Cooler Surge Tank...

  • Page 14: Outline Dimensions

    INTRODUCTION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OUTLINE DIMENSIONS Standard Crane (Series 3 Counterweight Arrangement Shown) Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14...

  • Page 15: Foot Elevated Cab

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION 35 Foot Elevated Cab Manitowoc Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14...

  • Page 16: Crane Weights

    (21,3 m) boom No. 44 with one piece butt and heavy lift top (including upper boom point, 300 USt (272 t) block, and 15 USt (14 t) hook and weight ball), boom stops and load lines 2250 SERIES 1 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 449,615...
  • Page 17 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION Weight Description Pounds Kilograms BOOM NO. 44: 40 ft 0 in (12,2 m) butt - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 18 INTRODUCTION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Weight Description Pounds Kilograms BOOM NO. 44 OPTIONS: 30 ft (9,1 m) tapered insert (with wire rope guide) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...

  • Page 19: English And Metric Conversions

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL INTRODUCTION ENGLISH AND METRIC CONVERSIONS Inverse Conversion DIVIDE (÷) known value by conversion factor to obtain Direct Conversion equivalent value in desired units. For example, 3,6576 m is MULTIPLY (x) known value by conversion factor to obtain converted to feet, as follows: equivalent value in desired units.

  • Page 20: Manitowoc Dealer

    907.1847 MANITOWOC DEALER Go to www.manitowoccranes.com/en/our-company/ For questions about this manual or your 2250 crane and dealers attachments, contact a Manitowoc dealer. Before calling, find the model and serial number of the crane or attachment. Follow the on-screen prompts to locate your Manitowoc This information is located on the identification plate on the dealer.
  • Page 21 Pedestal Mounted Crane ............2-26 Manitowoc...
  • Page 22 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Definition ............. . 2-26 Examples .

  • Page 23: Continuous Innovation

    Due to continuing product innovation, the information in this could result in death or serious injury. manual is subject to change without notice. If you are in doubt about any procedure, contact your Manitowoc dealer or Crane Care in Manitowoc. CAUTION...
  • Page 24 SAFETY INFORMATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Table 2-1 Common Safety Symbols Cut or Crush Hazards Cut Hazard M100090 M100091 M100066 M100065 M100069 M100067 Fire Crush Hazards Extinguisher M100070 M100071 M100072 M100073 M100074 M100082 Explosion Fall Hazards Falling Boom (Crush) Hazards Hazard...

  • Page 25: Safety And Information Signs

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Table 2-2 Miscellaneous Symbols Engine Coolant Diesel Fuel Engine Coolant Engine Oil Level Hydraulic Filter Hydraulic Oil Vent M100271 M100267 M100268 M100269 M100272 M100273 Pump Drive Oil Tire Pressure Level (if equipped) M100270 M100266 SAFETY AND INFORMATION SIGNS...

  • Page 26: Crane Access Points

    A s s e m b l y i n S e c t i o n 4 o f t h i s m a n u a l f o r Manitowoc has provided stairways, ladders, and platforms at instructions.
  • Page 27 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION P824 Catwalks Boom Butt View E Catwalk P823 Gantry View D P821 Catwalk Tube View A Standard Cab Shown Steps (2 places) (4 places) A1048 Rear Load Drums View C Catwalk View B P825 P822...
  • Page 28 SAFETY INFORMATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A03893 Elevated Cab Catwalk/ Back-Up Catwalk/ Shown Platform Power Plant Platform Operator’s Stairs Enter/ Exit Catwalk/Platform Between Drums Enter/ Exit Catwalk/ View E Platform Elevated Cab FIGURE 2-1 continued Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14...

  • Page 29: Operator's Manual/Capacity Chart Storage

    If the serial numbers of your manuals and Capacity Charts do not match the serial numbers of the crane or attachment, STORAGE contact your Manitowoc dealer for the proper manuals or Manitowoc provides the following manuals and other Capacity Charts.

  • Page 30: Safe Operating Practices

    National Standard, or in any other applicable federal, state, planners, rigging personnel, and job site personnel in safe or local laws. operation. Manitowoc cannot foresee all hazards that will Operator training and qualification is crane owner’s arise in the field; therefore, safety remains responsibility responsibility.
  • Page 31 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION operation, the crane shall not be operated until unsafe All attachments are properly assembled and conditions have been corrected. attached to the crane according to the rigging drawings called for in the Capacity Chart. If there is a warning sign at the start controls, the operator shall not start the engine until the warning sign b.

  • Page 32: Handling Load

    NOTE: Capacity charts for Manitowoc cranes show the and the like. total weight of freely suspended loads for various boom and jib lengths and operating radii.

  • Page 33: Lifting/Moving Load

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Secure unused legs of a multi-leg sling before handling Accelerate and decelerate the load smoothly to a load with one leg of sling. avoid excessive stress on the crane boom and machinery. Lifting/Moving Load b. Avoid sudden starts and stops while swinging. Keep...

  • Page 34: Multiple Load Line Operation

    Engage the luffing hoist pawl when operating with the luffing jib at a fixed radius. Manitowoc authorizes multiple load line operation for those applications requiring it, provided the following steps are While traveling, the operator shall take the following...

  • Page 35: Signals

    Manitowoc recommends that each load line be equipped crane movements. If communication is disrupted, with an anti two-block device. operator shall stop all crane movements. Manitowoc’s Capacity Charts are based on freely Signals to the operator shall be in accordance with the suspended loads.

  • Page 36: Safety Devices

    • Always tag-out any faulty safety device and place a Manitowoc provides the following operational aids on its warning tag in the cab stating that the crane is out of cranes, either as standard equipment or optional equipment.

  • Page 37: Category 2 Operational Aids

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION d. Clearly mark the boom or luffing hoist cable (so it Refer to the pendulum boom angle indictor on the can easily be seen by a designated signal person) boom butt (viewable from operator’s cab).

  • Page 38: Assembling, Disassembling, Or Operating Crane Near Electric Power And Transmission Lines

    WARNING dangerous. Electrocution Hazard! Set-Up and Operation Manitowoc cranes are not equipped with all features required to operate within OSHA 29CFR1926.1408, Table During crane use, assume that every line is energized A clearances when the power lines are energized. (“hot” or “live”) and take necessary precautions.

  • Page 39: Electrocution Hazard Devices

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION source. This person should have no other duties while The insulating characteristics of these devices can be the crane is working. compromised if not kept clean, free of contamination, and undamaged. Taglines should always be made of non-conductive materials.

  • Page 40: Refueling

    If the dealer is not immediately available, contact maintenance personnel can result in their death or injury Manitowoc Crane Care at the factory. The crane must and costly damage to the crane or property. not be returned to service until it is thoroughly inspected...
  • Page 41 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Place a warning sign at the start controls alerting 12. Avoid battery explosion: do not smoke while performing other personnel that crane is being serviced and the battery maintenance or short across battery terminals to engine must not be started.

  • Page 42: Environmental Protection

    33. Perform a function check to ensure proper operation at connecting bolts or pins are being removed. the completion of maintenance or repair. 28. Unless authorized in writing by Manitowoc, do not alter ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION the crane in any way that affects the crane’s...

  • Page 43: Boom Disassembly Safety

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION FIGURE 2-3 BOOM DISASSEMBLY SAFETY Workers involved with boom disassembly must be trained and experienced in the operation and disassembly of construction cranes. The workers must read and thoroughly understand the assembly and disassembly instructions in...
  • Page 44 SAFETY INFORMATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1301 View A WRONG – DANGEROUS! and there is No Blocking If Boom is Off Ground Under Boom Sections... and Supported by Straps... Boom will COLLAPSE when Lower Pins are Removed! View B WRONG – DANGEROUS!

  • Page 45: Pin Removal

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Pin Removal When removing pins from boom sections, stand clear of pins being removed. Even though the boom is resting on blocking, individual pin connections may still be under load. Pins can be ejected forcefully if the boom has any pressure on it or if the boom is not supported properly.

  • Page 46: Personnel Handling Policy

    50 percent of the rated capacity conditions. for the radius and configuration of the crane. Use of a Manitowoc crane to handle personnel is acceptable • The crane is uniformly level within one percent of level provided: grade and located on a firm footing.
  • Page 47 • Hoisting personnel within 20 ft (6 m) of a power line that signs must be in place and legible. We also urge Manitowoc is up to 350 kV or within 50 ft (15 m) of a power line that...

  • Page 48: Pedestal/Barge Mounted Cranes

    Manitowoc does not permit use of a truck crane on a barge, ship or floating platform. Pedestal Mounted Crane Carbody Also see ASME publication B30.8-2004, Floating Cranes...

  • Page 49: Barge Mounted Crane

    Front and Required Crawler-mounted crane with carbody anchored with tie- Rear When Parked Carbody downs to the foundation (Figure 2-7). Curbing Foundation NOTE: Manitowoc does not permit traveling with load. FIGURE 2-8 ® RINGER (crawler mounted, carbody mounted) Tie-Downs Carbody...

  • Page 50: Capacity Charts

    Trim Pitch FIGURE 2-10 Capacity Charts Operation On Barge Manitowoc provides two types of Capacity Charts for a crane General mounted on a barge or other supporting structure under Machine list and/or dynamics will be experienced when a static conditions.

  • Page 51: Crane Inspection

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION angle between horizontal and a line drawn through overloading in the following load bearing components is centerline of the crane’s boom hinge pins. required. Correct each defect found before placing the crane into service. Unless otherwise specified in the Capacity Chart, barge list (heel or trim) must not exceed the machine list •...
  • Page 53 E3. Engine Water Temperature Gauge ......3-15 Manitowoc Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s3v3...
  • Page 54 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL E4. Engine Oil Pressure Gauge ........3-15 E5.
  • Page 55 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 7. Minimum Bail Limit ..........3-29 8.
  • Page 56 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 6. Number not used ..........3-60 7.
  • Page 57 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Removing Drum Interlock ..........3-80 Swing Speed/Torque Adjustment .

  • Page 59: Standard Hand Signals For Controlling Crane Operations

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES SECTION 3 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES STANDARD HAND SIGNALS FOR CONTROLLING CRANE OPERATIONS The following standard hand signals comply with ASME B30.5-2007 USE WHIPLINE. (Auxiliary LOWER. With arm extended HOIST. With forearm vertical, USE MAIN HOIST.
  • Page 60 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL STOP. Arm extended, palm EME RG ENCY STO P. Both T R AV E L . A r m e x t e n d e d DOG EVERYTHING. Clasp down, move arm back and...

  • Page 61: Symbol Identification

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION The following symbols are used to identify controls on Manitowoc cranes. Some symbols shown may not apply to your crane. Safety Alert: Data, Enter Warning/Caution Operating Limit System Fault Engine Diagnostics...
  • Page 62 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Swing Lock Drum Pawl Swing Split Drums Swing Right Lower Load (Current and Past Production) Swing Left Raise Load (Current and Past Production) Lower - Load, Boom, Raise Boom Luffing Jib, or Mast (Depends on drum use.)
  • Page 63 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Left Crawler Travel Reverse Engine Run Arrow indicates which crawler is operating and direction of travel with drive motors to the rear. Right Crawler Travel Reverse Engine Warning Arrow indicates which crawler is operating and direction of travel with drive motors to the rear.
  • Page 64 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Fuel Air Conditioning Contrast Air Conditioning Temperature Level Warning Decrease/Increase Dome Light Windshield Wiper – Overhead with Washer Panel Lights Windshield Wiper – Front (Current and Past Production) with Washer Blower (Fan) Air Pressure Gauge...
  • Page 65 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Remote Control Cylinders, Jacking – Left Front Location Right Front Left Rear Setup Mode Right Rear Pins – Rotating Bed Front Pins – Disengage Pins – Engage Pins – Rotating Bed Rear Cylinders, Jacking –...
  • Page 66 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL THIS PAGE IS BLANK Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s3v3...

  • Page 67: Front Window Operation

    Window can be swung open 8 in (203 mm) for ventilation. operating controls for the Model 2250. This topic also Opening Window for Emergency Exit contains safety information and a description of operation for each crane function.
  • Page 68 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1060 A1 A2 D4 E1 F4 F5 F6 Tier 3 A2B8 E1 F4 F5 F6 Tier 4 Current Production Right Overhead Past Production 1 2 3 Programmable Controller Hang Capacity Charts Here Fire Extinguisher Operator’s Manual...

  • Page 69: A - Engine Diagnostics

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Inboard Side of View at Pumps Hydraulic Tank (left side of upper) View at Rear of Engine Thermostat Under Cover Trigger P693 P587 P589 Shown in connected (closed) position Disconnect View at Boom Butt...

  • Page 70: B3. Emergency Engine Stop Switch

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL B3. Emergency Engine Stop Switch B7. Battery Disconnect Switch Push knob DOWN to STOP engine only in an emergency — Turn handle CLOCKWISE to CONNECT the battery circuit. for example, if a crane function does not stop when control...

  • Page 71: C - Accessory Controls

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES C – Accessory Controls Heater Shut-off See Figure 3-5 for the following procedure. Valve P804 C1. Tinted Visor Move to desired position to shade sun light. C2. Defroster Fan OPEN The defroster fan has a three-position switch with off, low, and high settings.

  • Page 72: D - Indicators

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Indicators D7. Rotation Indicators – Move UP and DOWN to signal operator by feel, that boom See Figure 3-5 for the following procedure. hoist, luffing hoist, or corresponding load drum is turning. D1. Mirrors...

  • Page 73: D11 - High Exhaust System Temperature (Tier 4)

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES D11 – High Exhaust System Temperature (Tier 4) E1. Hydraulic Tank Temperature Display GLOWS YELLOW to alert that operator that the exhaust Hydraulic tank temperature is shown on the OPERATING system temperature is higher than normal due to DPF CONDITIONS screen of the digital display (see Digital regeneration.
  • Page 74 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Engine not running or Engine running fast enough to running at idle. make alternator produce. A915 1 - Dead or disconnected battery. Disconnected 1 - Disconnected meter. Engine could not run or badly connected meter.

  • Page 75: F4. Crane Mode Selector

    CONFIRM position. The present • Drum 1 and 2 control handles control 2250’s main and mode will appear on the digital display. auxiliary drums regardless of auxiliary mode. The crane mode in effect when the engine is •...
  • Page 76 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Auxiliary Modes Turn mode selector key CLOCKWISE and hold until DRUM 1 FFALL OFF appears on digital display. FFALL Turn mode selector key COUNTERCLOCKWISE to Allows the desired load drum (Drum 1, 2, or 3) to be operated CONFIRM free-fall.
  • Page 77 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES THIS PAGE IS BLANK Manitowoc 3-19 Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s3v3...
  • Page 78 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Table 3-1 Bypassable Limit Identification — Prior to Crane Serial Number 2251337 Limit Bypass Switch (F5) Limit Bypass Switch (F5) Luffing Jib Limit Bypass (F6) (momentary key switch) (momentary key switch) (maintained key switch)

  • Page 79: F5. Limit Bypass Switch

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES F5. Limit Bypass Switch Remove key to prevent unauthorized operation. F7. Drum Selector Press FRONT end of rocker to operate DRUM 2 load drum. WARNING Press REAR end of rocker to operate DRUM 3 load drum.

  • Page 80: Drum Identification

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Drum Identification MAX-ER 2000 Attachment Drum in Boom Butt Drum 2250 and MAX-ER 2000 Number MAX-ER 225 or 400 2250 and Front Load Drum No Drum Available MAX-ER 225 or 400 Rear or Right Rear...

  • Page 81: Handle-To-Drum Identification

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Handle-to-Drum Identification Right Console Left Console FIGURE 3-9 continued HANDLE A HANDLE B HANDLE C HANDLE D Mode/Drum Options Controls Controls Controls Controls Standard or Setup Mode Split Rear Drums (2-Drum Crane) 4 - Boom Hoist...

  • Page 82: G - Boom/Luffing Hoist Controls

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL G – Boom/Luffing Hoist Controls H – Load Drum Controls See Figure 3-5 for the following procedure. See Figure 3-5 for the following procedure. NOTE: Drum 5 can also be used as an auxiliary hoist (load Each load drum has a spring-applied, air-released, drum).

  • Page 83: H1. Left Handle

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES H1. Left Handle H3. Drum 1 Park Switch H2. Right Handle H4. Drum 2 Park Switch H5. Drum 3 Park Switch NOTE: The corresponding load drum indicator lights glow GREEN to indicate which handles and drums are The drum park switches enable and disable load drum active (operable) for the selected operating mode.

  • Page 84: H8. Drum 9 Park Switch

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL H8. Drum 9 Park Switch The Drum 9 park switch enables and disables load drum CAUTION operation. With Drum 9 park on, the corresponding drum Avoid Swing Drive or Boom Damage! handle is inoperable. The parking brake is applied and the Do not apply swing holding brake or turn on swing park pawl is engaged.

  • Page 85: K1. Left Crawler Handle

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES K1. Left Crawler Handle Press TOP of rocker to TURN ON travel park. K2. Right Crawler Handle Press BOTTOM of rocker to TURN OFF travel park (allow travel to be operated). NOTE: The following directions of travel are with crawler drive shafts to rear of operator.

  • Page 86: Limit Devices

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL LIMIT DEVICES 2. Boom Down Limit (if equipped) See Table 3-1 to determine which limit bypass switch Automatically stops the boom when it is lowered to a preset bypasses a given limit. minimum angle (usually 0°).

  • Page 87: Luffing Jib Max Down Limit

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES The appropriate limit bypass switch must be turned to • LUFFING JIB MAX DOWN 2 limit which automatically the bypass position to allow the jib to be raised an stops the luffing hoist when the boom to luffing jib angle additional 2°...

  • Page 88: Load Indicator

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL The load can be raised after the limit is contacted. 9. Mast Up Limit The appropriate limit bypass switch must be turned to the For MAX-ER 2000, this limit automatically stops the mast bypass position before the load can be lowered below the when it is raised to 80°...

  • Page 89: Seat Controls

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES SEAT CONTROLS A794 CAUTION Avoid Damage! Disconnect electric cord from rear of ARMREST (unzip cover to expose screw right console before removing seat at rear of each armrest) - from operator’s cab. Turn screws to raise and lower armrests to desired position.

  • Page 90: Preparing Crane For Operation

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PREPARING CRANE FOR OPERATION WARNING WARNING Moving Load Hazard! Read Capacity Charts! Operator must select proper operating mode prior to Do not attempt to operate crane without first reading and operation. understanding capacity charts.

  • Page 91: Operation

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES OPERATION seconds when the run/stop/run switch is moved to proper run position; if not, replace worn parts. Engine Start-up If required, disengage pump drive, as shown in Figure 3-16. This step will disconnect the pumps from the engine and aid in cold weather start-up.
  • Page 92 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Run engine at low idle until hydraulic oil temperature is Confirm crane mode in effect or select and confirm at least 60°F (16°C). another crane mode. The drums and boom hoist are inoperable until this step is performed (operating limit...

  • Page 93: Boom/Luffing Hoist Operation

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Boom/Luffing Hoist Operation Boom Hoist Handle on Left Console WARNING Falling Boom/Jib Hazard! If equipped with luffing jib, raise and lower boom and luffing jib according to instructions in Luffing Jib Attachment Manual. Failing to comply with instructions can result in tipping or structural failure of boom/luffing jib.

  • Page 94: Swing Operation

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Swing Operation Swing Control Handle on Left Console A420 WARNING Tipping Hazard! Prevent crane from tipping; adhere to swing limitations given in capacity charts. DANGER Moving Crane Hazard! Counterweights can strike personnel in area of swing path! Warn personnel to stay clear of swing path.

  • Page 95: Load Drum Operation

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Load Drum Operation NOTE: The load will not lower until the corresponding drum pawl is disengaged. It may be necessary to NOTE: See Drum and Lagging Charts in Capacity Chart r a is e t h e lo a d sli g h tl y b e f or e t h e pa w l w ill Manual for drum identification.
  • Page 96 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Move drum handle to REAR from off and release drum brake with brake pedal to RAISE load (Figure 3-21). A420 A489 As load nears desired position, slowly move drum Load Drum Handles handle toward off to slow down load. Then fully apply...

  • Page 97: Clamshell Operation - Standard

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Clamshell Operation — Standard Fully apply closing and holding line brakes and release holding line handle to off when bucket is hoisted to See Figure 3-10 for identification of handle motions in the desire height.

  • Page 98: Travel Operation

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Travel Operation Select desired travel speed, low or high. WARNING WARNING Moving Crane Hazard! Tipping Hazard! Know position of crawler drive shafts before traveling. An Travel surface must be firm and uniformly supporting.
  • Page 99 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES NOTE: The following directions of travel are with crawler crawler handle farther to front than left crawler handle; drive shafts to rear of operator. If the motors are right crawler will turn faster than left crawler.

  • Page 100: Stopping Engine / Leaving Crane Unattended

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL STOPPING ENGINE / LEAVING CRANE If possible, lower boom and luffing jib onto blocking at ground level. UNATTENDED If the boom and luffing jib cannot be lowered, as determined by a qualified designated person, they must...
  • Page 101 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES THIS PAGE IS BLANK Manitowoc 3-43 Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s3v3...

  • Page 102: Special Controls

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIAL CONTROLS Electric Drive WARNING General Electrocution Hazard! This section identifies and describes operation of the This crane is powered by high voltage electricity. instruments and controls provided for the electric power Disconnect power supply before servicing electric plant on this crane.
  • Page 103 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Right Side Panels Item Description Power Plant Motor Starter 30 KVA Transformer Transformer Circuit Breaker Disconnect Main Circuit Breaker Disconnect A1146 P1251 P1250 P1252 Tripped Upper Left Corner Motor Starter Panel Item Description...
  • Page 104 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Left Side Panels Item Description Load Center Panel Power Supply/Relay Box Air Compressor Motor Starter Disconnect Oil Cooler Motor Starter Disconnect A1146 P1254 P1253 P1255 Reset Reset Lighting Panel (Item 1) Power Supply/Relay Box (Item 2) (120/208 VAC, 3 Phase) (120 VAC &...

  • Page 105: Electric Drive Start-Up

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES P1256 Left Console Controls and Indicators Item Description Function Indicates oil cooler or air compressor motor is off while power plant AIR/OIL Alarm motor is running. Stop power plant motor as soon as practical.
  • Page 106 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Turn 12 V POWER switch to ON (left console). Green ON indicating light comes on. Turn CAB POWER switch to ON (right console). WARNING NOTE: The operating limit alert and system fault alert...

  • Page 107: Shut Down / Unattended Crane With Electric Drive

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Shut Down / Unattended Crane with Electric Drive If possible, lower boom onto blocking at ground level. If this cannot be done, engage hoist pawl and secure boom so it cannot be moved by wind or other outside forces.

  • Page 108: Auxiliary Engine - Cummins Qsx15 Engine

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Auxiliary Engine — Cummins QSX15 Engine 4. Auxiliary Engine Start Switch Turn knob CLOCKWISE and hold to START engine. General Engine Information RELEASE knob as soon as engine starts. The Main engine powers the normal crane functions - swing,...

  • Page 109: Auxiliary Engine Junction Box

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Turn engine run/stop switch to STOP position (on right console). Auxiliary Engine Junction Box See Figure 3-33 for the following procedure. The auxiliary engine electrical controls and fuses are located in the auxiliary engine junction box.

  • Page 110: Clamshell Operation - Manually Operated Clutch

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Clamshell Operation — Manually Operated operation for cranes equipped with Modification 417332 to Add Clam Control for Right Rear Air Applied Drum Clutch. Clutch These instructions replace the clamshell instructions in General “Clamshell Operation — Standard” on page 3-39.

  • Page 111: Manual Clutch Control

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Manual Clutch Control Closing Bucket (Digging) Lower open bucket into digging area (see Lowering Bucket). Press and hold clutch button on left handle to take out any slack in holding line when using handle.

  • Page 112: Manual And Automatic Clutch Control

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Bucket size, parts of line, and type of material being Swing to dumping area. handled govern the holding pressure required. It will When air clutch button on left handle is pressed and be necessary to readjust holding pressure if any of held, the programmable controller will automatically take these factors changes.

  • Page 113: Clamshell Operation With Independent Drums

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Right Open Lower Brake Pedal Left Bucket Bucket Brake Pedal Left Right Handle Handle Close Raise Bucket Bucket Swing and Boom Hoist Handle Closing Line Drum Holding Line Drum A1060 A468 FIGURE 3-35 Clamshell Operation with Independent •...

  • Page 114: Synchronized Control Options

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL closing drum clutch will remain disengaged. The opening Drum 5 Operation (Boom Hoist Diverted) motion can be stopped by centering the handle or by General applying the foot brake. The preferred method is to apply the foot brake.

  • Page 115: Load Drum Operation

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Load Drum Operation The brake will spring apply to stop the drum if power is lost. To operate Drum 5 as an auxiliary load drum proceed as Either of other two load drums – right or left (Drum 2 or follows: 3) –...
  • Page 116 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1053 Air Valve A468 Junction Box Auxiliary Valve Junction Box – Tier 4 Connect Setup Remote Controller Here View A 81016529_1 Connect Jacking Remote Controller Here Auxiliary Valve Junction Box – Remote Start...

  • Page 117: Remote Controls

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES REMOTE CONTROLS except that the rigging winch can be operated using the remote while the drum is operated General from the cab. Controls Identification and Operation See Figure 3-37 for the following controls.

  • Page 118: Power Switch

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 13. Right Crawler Frame Pins Switch 14. Left Crawler Frame Pins Switch CAUTION Hold toggle UP to DISENGAGE crawler frame pins. Seal Damage! CENTER toggle (spring returns to this position) to turn OFF Prevent damage to hydraulic disconnect seals during (stop engaging or disengaging crawler frame pins).
  • Page 119 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES CENTER toggle (spring returns to this position) to turn OFF CENTER toggle (spring returns to this position) to turn OFF (stop extending or retracting rotating frame jacking cylinder). (stop extending or retracting rotating frame jacking cylinders).

  • Page 120: Programmable Controller Calibration Procedures

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER When calibration starts, following screen appears to indicate percent of completion as shown Figure 3-40. It CALIBRATION PROCEDURES takes approximately 1 minute to complete process. General PRESS SENDER CAL ___% COMPLETE...

  • Page 121: Digital Display Readings

    This topic identifies display readings for all modes idle. Calibration process stops if engine speed is and configurations the 2250 can be used in (to decreased during calibration. In either case the screen include MAX-ER). Some of the display readings in Figure 3-42 appears.
  • Page 122 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Operating Conditions NO FAULT appears on the display (see Figure 3-46) when there are no limits. Table 3-5 lists operating conditions which can be displayed and the normal operating range of each. OPERATING LIMIT...
  • Page 123 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-5 Operating Conditions Listed below are the operating conditions which can be viewed on the digital display. Display Reading Unit of Operating Range Measure Normal Operating Conditions The operating conditions listed below are displayed by scrolling up or down with the digital display selector.
  • Page 124 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Table 3-6 Operating Limits Listed below are the limits which turn on the operating limit alert (yellow light and continuous buzzer) in the operator’s cab. When the alert comes on, scroll to the OPERATING LIMIT group of the digital display will determine which limit has been reached;...
  • Page 125 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Display Reading Function Response Corrective Action LUFFING JIB MAX DOWN Luffing jib stops lowering when boom to jib Raise luffing jib. angle is 60° on #133 or 133A luffing jib (70° on #44 luffing jib).
  • Page 126 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Table 3-7 System Faults Listed below are the faults which turn on the system fault alert (red light and beeper) in the operator’s cab. When the alert comes on, scroll to SYSTEM FAULT group of digital display to determine which fault has been reached; take corrective action.
  • Page 127 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Display Reading Cause of Fault Function Response BATTERY VOLTAGE LOW System voltage below 11 volts Handle commands disabled. IO BOARD FAULT n [2] CPU not communicating with I/O board n, Check for loose or damaged I/O board.
  • Page 128 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Drum Identification Drum 2250 and MAX-ER 2000 50,000 lb Clam Number MAX-ER 225 or 400 Front Load Drum No Drum Available Front Load Drum Rear or Right Rear Full Width Rear Load Boom Hoist...

  • Page 129: Diagnostic Display

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES DIAGNOSTIC DISPLAY Measured pump charge pressure in psi. X = Corresponding drum number appears. General Drum 4 (Boom Hoist) To activate the diagnostic display screens, depress top end of limit bypass rocker or turn key clockwise (hold) and scroll up.
  • Page 130 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Drum 9 (MAX-ER 2000 Load Drum) Swing limiter sensor status (appears only if equipped with swing limiter): + = swing right - = swing left DRUM X Track (Crane Crawlers) Handle command in percent from neutral (+ raise, –...
  • Page 131 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Tray Level Indicator (+ = degrees high on right side or Strap Cylinder Piston Side Pressure (0-3,000 psi [0-207 - = degrees low on left side). bar]). Backhitch Load (US Tons + = tension, and - = Strap Cylinder Command (0 = idle, 1 = raise tray, 2 = lower tray).
  • Page 132 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL D1 and D2 (Digital Outputs and Inputs) Use Table 3-9 and Table 3-10 to identify the crane com po ne nts a sso ciat ed w it h th e ide nt ifi ers fo r th e The status of the digital outputs from the controller and the corresponding bank.
  • Page 133 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-9 D1 (Digital Outputs) Table 3-10 D2 (Digital Inputs) Binary Binary Component Identifier Component Identifier* Bank 1 Bank 1 Travel Detent Drum 1 Brake Drum 1 Max Air Pressure/Swing Right Limit Switch...
  • Page 134 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Table 3-11 8-Bit Binary System Dark shaded boxes indicate ON; white boxes OFF. 3-76 Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s3v3...
  • Page 135 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-11 8-Bit Binary System (continued) Dark shaded boxes indicate ON; white boxes OFF. Manitowoc 3-77 Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s3v3...

  • Page 136: Engine Diagnostics (Cummins Qsx15 Engine)

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Pump Identification Pump 2250 Number Boom Hoist Load Drums 2250 Swing Right Crawler Left Crawler Pump Port Identification Pump Port A Port B Number Lower Hoist Hoist Lower 3, 9 Left Right A1064...

  • Page 137: Drum Interlock

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES DRUM INTERLOCK General Drum interlock physically connects both load drums on a split drum shaft to allow single load line operation with dual brakes either in the free-fall or the full-power mode. With drum interlock, both drums are controlled by one load drum control handle and one drum working brake pedal.

  • Page 138: Removing Drum Interlock

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Full-Power Mode Connect air line (C) to tee (1) with nut (2) and ferrule (3). Use drum interlock in the full-power mode when the added d. Securely fasten female connector (4) and plug (5) to security of dual parking brake and clutch application is free end of air line (A) with nut (2) and ferrule (3).
  • Page 139 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Remove air fittings and reroute air lines so they are Install load line on other drum if necessary. connected as shown in Figure 3-56, View A. Make sure all fittings are tight to prevent air leaks.

  • Page 140: Swing Speed/Torque Adjustment

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SWING SPEED/TORQUE ADJUSTMENT SWING LIMITER OPERATION General General Swing speed and torque can be adjusted to suit operator The swing limiter system is a safety device that allows the needs. operator to program how far the rotating bed can be swung to the right and left.
  • Page 141 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES To SET LIMITS: Remove limit switch actuators if they will interfere SWING LIMITER with desired programmed limits. LIMITS OFF b. Make sure crane’s swing motion is stopped at any position between desired swing limits.
  • Page 142 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Actuator A07583 Carbody Gear Cover Rotating Bracket View B Limit Switch Limit Cable Switch FRONT Lever Actuator Limit Roller Switch Actuator Carbody Actuator Roller in Full Rail Contact with Rail Screw Actuator Ramp...

  • Page 143: Swing Limit Switch Adjustment

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Swing Limit Switch Adjustment Securely tighten setscrews to secure actuator. Swing rotating bed to programmed swing limit in See Figure 3-58 for following procedure. opposite direction and repeat steps 3 – 7. The physical limits defined by the position of the limit switch...
  • Page 144 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL THIS PAGE IS BLANK 3-86 Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s3v3...

  • Page 145: Swing Drive Disconnect Operation

    Check that handle is locked in position. General Repeat above steps for second swing drive. The 2250 has one or two swing drives. This topic contains Connecting Crane Swing Drive instructions for disconnecting and connecting the swing drives on the crane.

  • Page 146: Pile Driving System Controls

    Hydraulic Pump greatly reduced. The pump is mounted on and driven by the 2250 swing pump. Cylinder Operating Controls The pump is a gear type with a flow rating of 42 gpm (159 The controls are 3-position, handle-operated electrical liters/min) at 3,000 rpm, when engine is operated at high idle.
  • Page 147 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Front Console A07614 A07538 Spotter Light Spotter Light Spotter (Current (Past Selector Left Wall Production) Production) in Cab Control Pump Valves 42 gpm @ 3,000 rpm (High Idle) Hydraulic Suction Tank Screen A07538 Shut-Off Valve Shown Closed.
  • Page 148 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Forward stability is affected by wind on the rear of the boom. Wind applies a force to the boom and load that adds to the crane’s overturning moment. This action has the same effect as adding load to the hook.

  • Page 149: Wind Conditions

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES WIND CONDITIONS Wind speed (to include wind gusts) must be monitored by job planners and supervisors. General Be aware that wind speed at the boom or jib point can be greater than wind speed at ground level. Also be aware...

  • Page 150: Cold Weather Heater Package

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL COLD WEATHER HEATER PACKAGE In addition to heaters, the following items are provided: • Air dryer (see separate publication in Vendor Manual General provided with crane). The optional cold weather heater package preheats critical •...
  • Page 151 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Component Identification for Figure 3-62 Item Description Item Description Item Description Past Production — Standard Cab Current Production — Elevated Cab Current Production — Standard Cab Power Supply Receptacle- 3P4W 50A, Power Supply Receptacle- 4P3W...
  • Page 152 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Front Control Console P863 Brake Pedal Enclosure (removed) (Typical) Current Production - Elevated Cab P2354 P861 P862 Inboard Side of Hydraulic Tank Current Production - Standard Cab P2354 P858 P864 P859 197035 A1082...

  • Page 153: Preparation For Cold Weather

    The static load carrying limitations of the steels used in idle. Each heater is equipped with an extension cord for Manitowoc cranes is not affected by cold weather. Therefore, connection to an owner furnished electric power supply. The Manitowoc’s standard capacity charts are acceptable for use coolant heater must be capable of maintaining the engine’s...

  • Page 154: Circuit Breakers

    • 85W-140 above 100°F (38°C) Air System Hydraulic Oil Install the optional air dryer available from Manitowoc. General Frequently inspect the moisture ejector at the air tanks for proper operation. The moisture ejector has a heater which Optional thermostatically controlled heaters (120 V or 240 V)
  • Page 155 Install Operator’s Cab ......... . . 4-27 Manitowoc...
  • Page 156 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Make Cab-to-Machine Connections ....... . 4-29 Removing Elevated Cab ..........4-31 Drum Spacer/Lagging Installation .
  • Page 157 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Removable Lacings ..........4-58 Boom Installation .
  • Page 158 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Jib Assembly Drawing ..........4-87 Prepare Boom .

  • Page 159: Rigging Drawings

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION SECTION 4 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION RIGGING DRAWINGS For boom and jib rigging drawings that apply to your crane, see end of this section. WARNING Moving Parts/Pinch Points! OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS Avoid death or crushing injury during crane assembly and...

  • Page 160: Assembly And Disassembly Notes

    Do not use top of boom or jib as walkways. ASSIST CRANE REQUIREMENTS CRANE WEIGHTS The 2250 without self-erect requires an assist crane to assemble and disassemble it. See Crane Weights in Section 1 of this manual for overall weight of the crane and individual weights of components.
  • Page 161 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION A1044 Gantry with Telescopic Upper Backhitch Boom Butt Boom Stop Lower Counterweights Boom Butt Operator’s Crawler Assembly Rotating Bed Carbody Adapter Frame (attached to carbody) FIGURE 4-1 FIGURE 4-2 Manitowoc Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...

  • Page 162: Shipping Crane Components

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SHIPPING CRANE COMPONENTS P2498 This section contains outline dimensions and weights for the major components of the crane. For weights of other components, see Crane Weights in Section 1 of this manual. For the dimensions of boom and jib sections, see the Range Diagram in your Capacity Chart Manual.

  • Page 163: Component Weights

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION COMPONENT WEIGHTS Table 4-1 Trailer Weight Component Arrangement lb (kg) Rotating bed with Operator’s Cab, Gantry, Equalizer, and Unequal Split Rear Drums without Lagging and Wire Rope .........
  • Page 164 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 19 ft, 10 in (6,05 m) 7 ft, 1 in 7 ft, 2 in (2,16 m) (2,18 m) MINIMUM DECK 3 ft, 6 in (1,07 m) MAXIMUM DECK 5 ft, 4 in (1,63 m)
  • Page 165 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 5 in (13 cm) 3 ft, 8-1/4 in (1,12 m) A1045 LOAD: 30 ft, 9 in (9,37 m) LONG x 7 ft, 3 in (2,21 m) WIDE x 4 ft, 1-1/2 in(1,26 m) HIGH...

  • Page 166: Special Blocking Requirements

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SPECIAL BLOCKING REQUIREMENTS mode. To accommodate this modification, it was necessary to extend the hydraulic tubing in the center of the adapter General frame approximately six inches (152 mm) higher than normal. Blocking CAUTION...

  • Page 167: Under Carriage Lubrication At Assembly

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION UNDER CARRIAGE LUBRICATION AT Failing to perform this step will cause Loud noises to come from under carriage when turning (cutting) the crawlers or ASSEMBLY swinging the rotating bed over the corner of the crawlers.
  • Page 168 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL NOTE: Use 1-1/8 in, 6 x 25 extra improved plow steel (minimum) wire rope. A1075 50 U.S. Ton (45.4 Metric Ton) Shackle or Hook (Minimum Capacity) Front 11 ft, 2-1/2 in (3,4 m) 12 ft, 4 in (3,8 m)

  • Page 169: Remove Adapter Frame And Carbody From Trailer

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Remove Adapter Frame and Carbody from Lift adapter frame and carbody clear of trailer. Trailer Remove trailer See Figure 4-8 for following procedure. CAUTION Position trailer carrying adapter frame and carbody. Structural Damage! Attach links to rear of adapter frame. Insert pins at front of adapter frame.
  • Page 170 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1075 54,000 lb (24 494 kg) View G View A View B P688 Adapter Frame Carbody Lifting View F Lugs Snap Drive Shaft Carbody View E Flanges View D View C P796 P795 P797...

  • Page 171: Install Crawlers

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Install Crawlers Position trailer carrying crawler along desired side of carbody (Figure 4-9, View G). DANGER NOTE: Crawlers must be installed with drive shaft at rear Rotating Drive Shaft Hazard of carbody (end with drive shaft flanges as shown Crawler drive shaft rotates at high speed.
  • Page 172 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL NOTE: Use 1-1/8 in, 6 x 25 extra improved 50 U.S. Ton (45,4 Metric Ton) 11 ft, 6 in (3,5 m) plow steel (minimum) wire rope. Shackle or Hook Line (two required) 41,000 lb (18 598 kg)

  • Page 173: Install Rotating Bed

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Install Rotating Bed Move rotating bed into position above adapter frame. Lower rotating bed until front and rear mounting holes Position trailer carrying rotating bed next to adapter line up. frame and carbody. Turn power switch in operator’s cab to ON. Do not start Unlatch and open doors of hydraulic disconnects on engine.
  • Page 174 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Latch Latch P677 P678a Boom Stop — A Latch Luffing Pawl Out — B Luffing Pawl In — C Adapter Frame Front Frame View C View A Rear Frame Electric Cable — D Storage...
  • Page 175 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION OPERATOR’S CAB POSITIONS A445 Pin Cab Stored Position Stored Position Platform Here When Adapter Frame when Adapter is Not Attached Frame is Attached Tie-down Strap Pin Outer Hole in Cab Pin Cab Support Beam Here...

  • Page 176: Remove Blocking

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Remove Blocking Remove blocking. Lower crane so that crawler is resting on the ground. Swing rotating bed to position shown in Figure 4-14. Remove links and pins. Swing rotating bed 180°. DANGER Repeat steps 2 – 7 to remove blocking on opposite side.
  • Page 177 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION THIS PAGE BLANK Manitowoc 4-19 Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...
  • Page 178 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Tie-Down Clip P684 Connecting Pin Gantry Equalizer Rails Stored Here P687 View E Equalizer To Assist Crane Connecting Boom View A Pin In Rail Butt Equalizer View D Gantry A1075 View C View B...

  • Page 179: Disassembly - Without Self-Erect

    Slowly travel assist crane toward end of gantry while Service Manual installation adjustment hauling in boom hoist wire rope on 2250. Do not allow instructions. boom hoist wire rope to become fouled on boom hoist drums. Connect Equalizer to Boom Butt Continue with step 4 until equalizer is over gantry.

  • Page 180: Place Crane On Blocking

    Owner is responsible for complying with rigging rigging specifications shown on Figure 4-14. specifications shown in Figure 4-11. Using assist crane, lift one side of 2250 so crawler is off Position trailer next to carbody. Block loosely under ground. trailer to prevent it from tipping.

  • Page 181: Lift Adapter Frame And Carbody On Trailer

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Remove crawler from carbody and place on trailer (Figure 4-9, View G). 10. Unhook handling chain assembly from lugs on crawler DANGER frame. Rotating Drive Shaft Hazard 11. Repeat steps for other crawler. Crawler drive shaft rotates at high speed. To prevent...

  • Page 182: Tapered Mounting Pin Installation

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL TAPERED MOUNTING PIN INSTALLATION Insert sleeves for tapered pins into front and rear mounting holes. Insert tapered pins. General Apply Never-Seez (or equivalent) to threads on pins. Tapered mounting pins may be used instead of hydraulic Install lock plates.
  • Page 183 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION THIS PAGE BLANK Manitowoc 4-25 Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...
  • Page 184 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 35' Tower Cab Deck A1222 Ladder Support Cab Tower Chords Cross Beam Blocking Cab Tower Pivot View A (Horizontal Position) Point 40 in (1016 mm) minimum Mounting Operator’s Plate with Rotating Railing (typical) Cab Tower...

  • Page 185: Elevated Cab Assembly - 35 Ft Tower

    The area selected must be large enough to accommodate the 2250 and cab tower in Using slings and shackles attached to cross beam (View addition to movement of an assist crane required to install A), slowly raise cab tower to working position, allowing it and remove parts.
  • Page 186 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL View A A1222 (behind operator’s seat) Electrical Connections Connections From Wiring Trough Operator’s Cab Base (socket) (socket) (plug) (plug) (socket) (plug) From Pressure Switches View B View D (plug) (socket) (plug) (socket) From Tower Vertical...

  • Page 187: Make Cab-To-Machine Connections

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Make Cab-to-Machine Connections At service deck, connect electrical cables from wiring trough to terminals at cable bulkhead Cab tower is shipped with piping and wiring installed in (View D). Cable numbers match terminal numbers.
  • Page 188 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1222 View A (viewed from underneath cab) Hose 6 (to evaporator) Heater Hoses Hose 12 (from evaporator) Air Conditioning Hose 6 Connection Air Conditioning Hose 12 Connection Hose 12 (to compressor) Hoses From Wiring Trough...

  • Page 189: Removing Elevated Cab

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Make air conditioning system connections (Figure 4-21). d. Remove railings and catwalks. Air conditioning hoses have quick disconnects. Using slings and shackles attached to cross beam At service deck, connect heater hoses from wiring (Figure 4-18, View A), support tower in working position.

  • Page 190: Drum Spacer/Lagging Installation

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL DRUM SPACER/LAGGING INSTALLATION Torque spacer nuts to 60 – 75 ft. lbs (81 – 102 N•m) oiled with light engine oil. General Installation of Mast Self-Erecting Wire Rope This section identifies the drum spacer and lagging...
  • Page 191 View A View B Clamshell (Optional Holding) Liftcrane (Optional Hoist or Whip) Bulk Material Handling (Closing) Container Handling (Auxiliary) FIGURE 4-22 2250 Unequal Split Rear Drum Left Rear Right Rear Liftcrane (Whip) Liftcrane (Hoist) Mast Self-Erect Clamshell (Closing) Clamshell (Holding)(...

  • Page 192: Counterweight Installation And Removal

    View E). Do not attempt to lift more than two side boxes weights of individual components. at a time. The 2250 can install and remove its own upper counter- weight using the gantry as a lifting device. The 2250 must be in the following configuration for counterweight handling: WARNING •...
  • Page 193 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION A1059_b COUNTERWEIGHT REQUIREMENT Current Item Description Series 1 Series 2 Series 3 Production Lower Tray 38,775 lb (17 588 kg) Center Box Past Production 37,000 lb (16 783 kg) A1059 Lifting Side Box Hook...

  • Page 194: Assembling Upper Counterweight (Series 1 And 2)

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Assembling Upper Counterweight (Series Assembling Upper Counterweight (Series 3) 1 and 2) Assemble complete counterweight assembly on ground as shown in Figure 4-25. WARNING If lowered for shipping, raise counterweight lifting frame Falling Load Hazard! and pin in operating position (View F).
  • Page 195 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION THIS PAGE BLANK Manitowoc 4-37 Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...
  • Page 196 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Slot Hook P813 P814 Center Box Lifting Lug (4 places) (2 places) (2 places) Side Box View B View A Side Box Lifting Lug (4 places) Center Box Side Box Carbody Weight Each Total Weight...

  • Page 197: Installing/Removing Counterweight

    Remove side box connecting pins (View B). counterweight. For this reason, the following steps must be taken if the 2250 is equipped with a fully rigged boom: b. Using 4-leg chain sling from assist crane, lift side box clear of center box and lower onto ground or Lower boom onto blocking at least six inches high.
  • Page 198 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Series 1 and Series 2 Upper Counterweight (Shading Indicates Series 2 Configuration) Gantry P826 Lifting Lifting Front Link Frame Lifting Link View A (2 places) Center Box View A Counterweight Lower 2 places View B...

  • Page 199: Installing Upper Counterweight (Series 1 And 2)

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Installing Upper Counterweight (Series 1 and 2) NOTE: If upper counterweight attaching holes are above mating holes in rotating bed, lower gantry cylinders until holes are aligned. Engage upper counterweight attaching pins (View C).
  • Page 200 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Series 3 Counterweight Installation A1059 P820 Lifting Pendant Pinned to Gantry Lifting Link Center Lifting Link Storage Pin Upper Counterweight Attaching Pin Engaged Lower Lifting Pendant Counterweight Pinned to Attaching Pin Center Box Engaged...

  • Page 201: Installing Upper Counterweight (Series 3)

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Installing Upper Counterweight (Series 3) Unless otherwise specified, see Figure 4-28 for following CAUTION procedure. Link Damage! Install carbody counterweight before installing Handling links and lower tray links must be in line and upper counterweight.

  • Page 202: Disassembling Counterweight

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Fully lower gantry and remove lifting links from stored Disengage upper attaching pins (Figure 4-28, View A). position. Keep pins disengaged until center box is clear of rotating Pin lifting links to counterweight lifting frame. Links must bed.

  • Page 203: Counterweight Installation And Removal - With Auxiliary Engine

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION COUNTERWEIGHT INSTALLATION AND Installing Counterweights and Auxiliary REMOVAL — WITH AUXILIARY ENGINE Engine Install counterweights and auxiliary engine in following order: General • FIRST, install crane and carbody counterweights as Operation with the auxiliary engine installed as shown in instructed in this section.

  • Page 204: Gantry Raising And Lowering - Without Boom Butt Handling Cylinder

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL GANTRY RAISING AND LOWERING — when the boom stop tubes are approximately 1 in (25 mm) from bottoming out (boom butt at approximately 89°). WITHOUT BOOM BUTT HANDLING CYLINDER When the boom stop tubes are approximately 1 in (25 mm)
  • Page 205 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION A1078 CAUTION Sag in equalizer is normal. Do not attempt to straighten while raising or lowering gantry with boom butt. Damage to boom butt will occur. Upper Strap 6 in Approximately 1 in (25 mm)

  • Page 206: Raising And Lowering Gantry With Boom Butt

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Raising and Lowering Gantry with Boom Butt DANGER Requirements for Raising and Lowering Gantry with Boom Butt Crush Hazard! See Figure 4-32 for following procedure. Do not attempt to raise boom butt with boom hoist control until step 6 is performed.

  • Page 207: Lowering Gantry With Boom Butt

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 11. Visually check that both pins are fully engaged. If either Disengage backhitch pins with switch on remote control. pin fails to engage, raise boom butt slightly with boom Hold backhitch pins switch in disengaged position until hoist control to engage pins.

  • Page 208: Raising And Lowering Gantry With Fully Rigged Boom

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 14. Unhook load block from assist crane and remove slings from wire rope guide shaft. CAUTION 15. Select and confirm desired operating mode with crane Gantry or Boom Damage! mode selector or turn off crane setup switch (past production).
  • Page 209 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Disengage backhitch pins with switch on remote control. Hold backhitch pins switch in disengaged position until CAUTION gantry has been lowered 3 – 4 in (76 – 102 mm) in step Gantry Damage! Make sure gantry cylinders are fully extended. Cylinders Visually check that both pins are fully disengaged.
  • Page 210 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Item Configuration Adapter Frame Pin with Cotter Pins (2) Screw with Lockwasher (2) Spacer (2) Drum 5 Electric Cable Encoder Air Line (pawl IN) Air Line (pawl OUT) Installed Stored Pawl Cylinder Hydraulic Hose (brake release)

  • Page 211: Drum 5 Installation And Removal

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION DRUM 5 INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL • Thoroughly clean all dirt and moisture from the plug and the receptacle before connecting them. Drum 5 is used as the luffing hoist or as an auxiliary drum.
  • Page 212 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1096 Boom Butt Hook (2 places) Ladder View B Keeper Rubber Latch View A (2 places) Ladder Boom Insert Upper Chord View C Lower Chord Ladder Ladder FIGURE 4-34 4-54 Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...

  • Page 213: Boom Ladder Assembly - With #44 Boom

    . E a c h l a d d e r w e i g h s Assist Crane Requirements approximately 18 lb (8 kg). The 2250 crawler or truck crane can be used to assemble Removal from Boom Butt and disassemble its own boom sections when the crane is...
  • Page 214 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1048 Equalizer Pinned to Boom Butt Rails Crawler Crane Shown Truck Crane Similar Item Configuration CRAWLER CRANE TRUCK CRANE Gantry Fully Raised Gantry Fully Raised Counterweight Installed or Removed Counterweight Removed 360° Swing and Travel Permitted 360°...

  • Page 215: Blocked Crawler Requirement

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Blocked Crawler Requirement Handling Boom To prevent the crawler crane from tipping, some boom and See the table in Boom Rigging Assembly Drawing for boom jib lengths must be raised and lowered over end blocked handling instructions.

  • Page 216: Identifying Inserts

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Identifying Inserts Reinstall proper number of removable lacings in each insert with bolts and stop nuts as shown in Figure 4-38. Depending on boom length and type of boom, the boom Securely tighten nuts.
  • Page 217 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION THIS PAGE BLANK THIS PAGE BLANK Manitowoc 4-59 Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...
  • Page 218 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL P837 Item Description Fixed Vertical Pin Removable Horizontal Pin with Cotter Pins Washer (Fixed Vertical Pin) Retaining Pin with Cotter Pins Removable Horizontal Pin with Cotter Pins — 10-27/32 inch (275 mm) Long Strap Storage Pin...

  • Page 219: Boom Installation

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Boom Installation Lower insert until bottom connector holes are aligned and install removable horizontal pins (2, General Figure 4-39, View E). Before starting to assemble boom, determine following: d. Block under bottom chords at top end of insert.
  • Page 220 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Pendant A1069 P2 or P3 Link P5 or P6 Pin Head INWARD View A P838 Intermediate Suspension Link Strap Strap Storage Strap Bracket Connector View B P839 View C Fixed Block Crawlers Here if Required...

  • Page 221: Install Intermediate Suspension Pendants

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Install Intermediate Suspension Pendants See Figure 4-40 for remaining steps. Position crane so boom butt is in-line with boom (View If required, install intermediate suspension pendants as follows. See Figure 4-43, 4-44, and 4-45 for the required length and installation sequence of the pendants.
  • Page 222 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Boom Butt S2 or L2 or Wire Rope Guide S2 or P841 P842 L1 or L2 or Boom Strap View B View A Stored Tagline Equalizer Equalizer P843 P844 Rails View C Stored Item...

  • Page 223: Connect Straps And Pendants To Equalizer

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Connect Straps and Pendants to Equalizer prevent equalizer from accidentally sliding back on rails during link assembly. Unless otherwise specified, see Figure 4-41 for following Remove connecting pins (3, View D) from holes (A) and procedure.

  • Page 224: Install Block-Up Limit Control And Connect Electric Wiring

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Install Block-Up Limit Control and Connect • Connect electric cables from limits switches to junction box in boom top. Electric Wiring • Adjust block-up limit switches according to instruction in Install block-up limit components as shown in Figure 4-42 Section 5 of Crane Service Manual.

  • Page 225: Boom Removal

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Boom Removal Disconnect Straps and Pendants from Equalizer Unless otherwise specified, see Figure 4-41 for following Lower Boom procedure. Prepare crane and boom as follows: Slacken boom hoist wire rope so equalizer is resting on Position crane in disassembly area.

  • Page 226: Disconnect Boom Butt From Boom

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Disconnect Boom Butt From Boom Support upper boom point with lifting slings from crane. Remove upper pins (10, Figure 4-39, View C) from holes See Figure 4-40 for following procedure. Slowly boom up until boom hoist wire rope is taut as Remove upper boom point from boom top.
  • Page 227 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION THIS PAGE BLANK Manitowoc 4-69 Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...
  • Page 228 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL #44 HEAVY LIFT BOOM 80 ft Crawler Crane Only 24,4 m Item Description Length 90 ft Butt 40 ft (12,2 m) 27,4 m Lower Section 12 ft (3,7 m) Upper Section 28 ft (8,5 m)
  • Page 229 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION #44 HEAVY LIFT BOOM Crawler Crane Only 210 ft 64,0 m 220 ft 67,1 m 230 ft 70,1 m 240 ft 73,2 m 250 ft 76,2 m 260 ft 79,2 m 270 ft 82,3 m...
  • Page 230 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 80 ft 24,4 m #44A HEAVY LIFT BOOM Truck Crane Only 90 ft 27,4 m Item Description Length Butt 40 ft (12,2 m) Lower Section 12 ft (3,7 m) 100 ft 30,5 m Upper Section...
  • Page 231 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION #44A HEAVY LIFT BOOM Truck Crane Only 210 ft 64,0 m 220 ft 67,1 m 230 ft 70,1 m 240 ft 73,2 m 250 ft 76,2 m 260 ft 79,2 m 270 ft 82,3 m...
  • Page 232 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL #44 LONG REACH BOOM Crawler Crane Only 190 ft 57,9 m S3 S4 200 ft 61,0 m 210 ft 64,0 m 220 ft 67,1 m 230 ft 70,1 m 240 ft 73,2 m 250 ft...
  • Page 233 * One insert (B6) and two straps (S6) can be used in place of two inserts (B5) and four straps (S5) *** For M-250 and 2250 Series 1, two light inserts (B7) are required. For M-250 Series 2 and 2250 Series 2 and 3, one light insert (B7) is required.
  • Page 234 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Shims 0.029 in (0,737 mm) and 0.059 in (1,499 mm) thick installed equally on both ends of each sheave cluster to limit end play to 0.030 in (0,762 mm) Sheave Cluster A537 Flat Flat...

  • Page 235: Lower Boom Point Sheaves

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION LOWER BOOM POINT SHEAVES Install a spacer on both sides of lower boom point in place of sheave clusters. General Install an equal thickness of shims on both ends of both spacers to limit side play to 0.030 in (0,762 mm).
  • Page 236 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Fixed Upper Point Vertical Pin Butt Strap View B View C View D Strap Rest Boom Boom Point Backstay 40 ft (12,2 m) Boom Strut Link Boom Insert (stored) View A A1143 Extended Upper Boom...

  • Page 237: Extended Upper Boom Point Rigging Guide

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION EXTENDED UPPER BOOM POINT RIGGING insert. GUIDE Lug at bottom connecting holes in link must be toward outside of boom. (View F). General Lift backstay link upward and engage hole in link with washer (3, View F) on underside of insert This topic contains installation and removal instructions for connector.
  • Page 238 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL View C View B View D View A A1143 View E Item Description Item Description Extended Upper Boom Strut 12 in (305 mm) Link 54 in (1,4 m) Link Spreader 12 in (305 mm) Link...

  • Page 239: Install Spreaders

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Install Spreaders Using pins (5), pin pendants P2 to lugs on spreader (4) (View E). See Figure 4-48, Views C and E for following procedure. Lay pendants P2 on ground beside boom. Using pin (2), pin links L1 and L2 to upper point strut (1).

  • Page 240: Install Load Line

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL View C Reeving View B Wire (viewed from cab) Rope Extended Upper Boom Point Dead-End Wedge Socket Left Sheave Load 13-5/16 in Sensing (338 mm) Sheaves Wire Rope 2 PART View A Load Block...

  • Page 241: Removing Extended Upper Boom Point

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Removing Extended Upper Boom Point Using appropriate slings, attach hook from assist crane to top of extended boom point strut (Figure 4-49, View Slowly bring strut back assist crane until backstay DANGER pendants P2 are slack and can be unpinned from pendants P3 (Figure 4-49, View A).
  • Page 242 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Boom Handling Limitations (Travel speed not to exceed 1/2 mph (0.8 km/h) Maximum Suspended Weight Maximum Boom Length Boom Makeup at Boom Point feet (meters) (Notes 1, 2) pounds (kilograms) 100 (30,5) Butt, Inserts, Top, Upper Boom Point...

  • Page 243: Boom Handling - With Intermediate Gantry Position

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION BOOM HANDLING — WITH INTERMEDIATE Using pin (C), pin hold-down pendant to links (B, View C). GANTRY POSITION d. Be sure to install and open cotter pins. General Fully extend gantry raising cylinders to raise gantry. See This topic contains travel instructions for cranes equipped Raising Gantry with Fully Rigged Boom for instructions.
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  • Page 245: Jib Installation - #132 Jib

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION JIB INSTALLATION — #132 JIB General WARNING This topic contains installation and removal instructions for Collapsing Jib Hazard! the #132 jib on the #44 boom with heavy lift or long reach top. To prevent death or serious injury, do not stand on, inside, or under jib during assembly or disassembly.
  • Page 246 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1069 Heavy Lift Top Shown A1080 Long Reach Top Similar Item Description Fixed Vertical Pin Washer (Fixed Vertical Pin) Retaining Pin with Cotter Pins Butt Support Cable Assembly Removable Horizontal Pin – 10-27/32 in (275 mm) –...

  • Page 247: Prepare Boom

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Prepare Boom Reconnect boom inserts. Replace standard horizontal connecting pins with Lower boom to ground. Block if necessary. 10-27/32 in (275 mm) long pins (4, Figure 4-52, Remove load line from upper boom point, if equipped.
  • Page 248 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1076 View B P1 or P2 Jib Top Pin and Collar A1080 View C Boom A1080 View A Jib Butt Jib Top Heavy Lift Top Shown Long Reach Top Similar View D Jib Butt...

  • Page 249: Install Jib Pendants

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Install Jib Pendants Install Jib Stop Pendants and Links NOTE: With the exception of the basic pendants, the jib Choose correct jib stop pendants and links for jib offset and pendants must be installed in the same sequence boom top being used.
  • Page 250 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Item Description Basic Backstay Pendant 65 ft 7 in (20 m) Backstay Pendant 7 ft, 4 in (2,2 m) Link 3 ft, 8 in (1,1 m) Link 12 in (0,3 m) 5° Offset 5° Offset 15°...

  • Page 251: Jib Removal - #132 Jib

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Raise Jib Strut Install block-up limit components as shown in Figure 4-42 and in Block-up Limit Control Assembly Drawing at the end Determine pendants and links required for jib offset (2, 3, of this section.

  • Page 252: Remove Backstay Pendants

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Remove Backstay Pendants Disconnect backstay pendants (5) from spreader (4, Figure 4-53, View B). WARNING Coil backstay pendants and store pendants and links for Falling Strut Hazard! future use. Do not disconnect backstay pendants until strut is supported and pendants are slack.
  • Page 253 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION A1076 40 ft (12,2 m) 60 ft (18,3 m) 80 ft (24,4 m) 100 ft (30,5 m) 120 ft (36,6 m) Section Type Length Pendant Type Length Jib Butt 20 ft (6,1 m) Basic Jib...

  • Page 254: Wire Rope Installation

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL WIRE ROPE INSTALLATION NOTE Wire rope manufacturer’s recommendations take precedence over information in this section. Reel Wire Rope Storage Drum Store wire rope in coils or on reels off the ground or floor in a Brake clean and dry indoor location.

  • Page 255: Anchoring Wire Rope To Drum

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Straight Wedge Seizings Wire Rope Type Outside Drum Required Seizing Wire Preformed Rope Non-preformed Place free end of seizing wire in valley between two stands. Then wind seizing wire over free end as shown. Finally, twist Hole in Don’t Allow End of...

  • Page 256: Anchoring Wire Rope To Socket And Wedge

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Anchoring Wire Rope to Socket and Wedge Wraps of First Layer Tight Against Wedge Drum and Against Each Other. P448 WARNING Falling Load Hazard! • Inspect all parts prior to use. Do not use parts that are cracked or otherwise defective.
  • Page 257 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION TL (Tail Length) Standard 6 to 8 Strand Wire Rope WARNING Minimum of 6 rope diameters, but not less than 6 in. (152mm) Falling Load Hazard! Rotation Resistant Wire Rope Wire rope can break if following precaution is not...

  • Page 258: Breaking In Wire Rope

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Breaking in Wire Rope The dead wraps of wire rope on the drum can become slack during operation, even if the utmost care is used during After installing a new wire rope, break it in by operating it installation of the wire rope.

  • Page 259: Pad Eye Usage For Wire Rope Reeving

    Anchoring Wire Rope to Button Socket General See Figure 4-62 for following procedure. Some rotation-resistant wire rope supplied by Manitowoc is equipped with a No. 1.5 pad eye welded to the leading end of Remove pin from socket. the wire rope.
  • Page 260 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A1189 Sucker Line Rope Pull Sucker Line with Clips Winch or Fork-Lift Truck Sucker Line Wire Rope from Drum P1519 Boom Point Sheaves Wire Rope Load Block Sheaves (EXAMPLE) No. 1.5 Pad Eye Item Inch 0.63...

  • Page 261: Load Line Reeving

    Figure 4-64. • Anchoring wire rope to wedge sockets. Load Block The following load blocks are available from Manitowoc: WARNING • 500 USt (454 t) – 16,500 lb (7 484 kg) Falling Load Hazard! •...

  • Page 262: Guide Sheaves

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Guide Sheaves Drum Spacers See Figures 4-65 and 4-66 for guide sheave identification. See Drum Spacer/Lagging Installation in this section for installation of spacers on load drums. Once wire rope is routed through guide sheaves, be sure to...
  • Page 263 Boom Top NOTE 1: Guide sheave identification in this section applies only HEAVY LIFT BOOM to the 2250 with #44 or 44A Heavy Lift or Long Reach Boom. Guide sheave identification for other attachments (Max- Spander, MAX-ER, Luffing Jibs) is located in Operator’s NOTE 2 Manual for specific attachment.
  • Page 264 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL A712 A483 Lower Boom Point Load 2 PART 3 PART 4 PART Block 5 PART Suggested Location of Weight for Block-Up Limit Control Upper Boom Point Upper Boom Wire Dead End Point Rope for 2 Parts...
  • Page 265 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Point 2 PART Load Block 4 PART 3 PART Load Sensing Sheaves Fixed WARNING Jib Point Avoid Death or Serious Injury! If you are using a load block that can be stood up vertically for reeving, exercise care, as the potential for tipping exists.
  • Page 266 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL FIGURE 4-69 4-108 Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...
  • Page 267 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION FIGURE 4-69 continued Manitowoc 4-109 Published: 01-18-13, Control # 039-14_s4v2...

  • Page 268: 10-Part Continuous Reeving

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL 10-Part Continuous Reeving Front Drum Rear Drum A616 Bolt Clamp Lockwasher Boom Top Nuts Center Guide Sheaves Tighten each side equally to provide an Guide Sheaves REAR VIEW equal gap. See NOTE 1 for torque value.

  • Page 269: Lines Up Top Of Boom

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 3 Lines Up Top of Boom Boom Top Upper Guide Sheaves Boom Point See Opposite Page for Guide Sheave Identification and Positioning To Lower Boom Point Top of Boom Butt Guide Sheaves Bottom of...
  • Page 270 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Bolt Luffing Hoist/ A1276 Clamp A616 Auxiliary Drum Lockwasher Nuts Boom Top Tighten each side equally to provide an equal gap. Guide Sheaves Clamps REAR VIEW Hand position clamps tight against bearing. Before torquing bolts, check that sheave turns freely. Torque bolts lubricated with S.A.E.

  • Page 271: Container Handling Reeving - #44 Heavy Lift Boom

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Container Handling Reeving — #44 Heavy Lift Boom A712 Boom Top Typical View Both Sides Guide Sheaves of #44 HL Boom Point Suggested Location of Weight Boom Top for Block-Up Limit Control Lower Guide Sheave...

  • Page 272: Clamshell Reeving - #44 Heavy Lift Boom With Clamshell Upper Boom Point

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL Clamshell Reeving — #44 Heavy Lift Boom with Clamshell Upper Boom Point Front Drum Rear Drum A1198 Boom Top Front Drum or Clam Clam Guide Sheaves Luffing Hoist Rear Drum Liftcrane Liftcrane See NOTE 1 Upper Boom Point for 1-3/8 in.

  • Page 273: Universal Anchor Joint

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION UNIVERSAL ANCHOR JOINT If the link or lug in the boom or jib point has been used for any duty-cycle work with a 2-part load line, check for cracks due See Figure 4-72 for the following procedure.

  • Page 274: Load Block Tieback

    SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL LOAD BLOCK TIEBACK Shackle See Figure 4-73 for identification of tieback hole diameter General and shackle size. A lug is provided on the front of the rotating bed (Figure 4-73, View A) and on the luffing hoist frame (Figure 4-73, View B) CAUTION for tying back the load block when not in use.
  • Page 275 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION A769 VIEW A Without Luffing Hoist Item Description Tieback Lug (1-3/4 in Diameter) Tieback Lug (1-5/16 in Diameter) Shackle (1-1/2 in) Shackle (1-1/8 in) Tieback Sling VIEW B Load Block With Luffing Hoist FIGURE 4-73...
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  • Page 277: Section 5

    Lube and Coolant Product Guide ......... . 5-1 Manitowoc...

  • Page 279: Lubrication Guide

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL LUBRICATION SECTION 5 LUBRICATION LUBRICATION GUIDE See F2105 at the end of this section. LUBE AND COOLANT PRODUCT GUIDE See the publication at the end of this section. Manitowoc Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14...
  • Page 281 Fiberglass Maintenance..........6-1 Manitowoc...

  • Page 283: Inspection And Maintenance Checklist

    2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST See F2097 at the end of this section. FIBERGLASS MAINTENANCE See Bulletin W04-009 at the end of this section. Manitowoc Published 01-18-13, Control # 039-14...
  • Page 285 2250 OPERATOR’S MANUAL ALPHABETICAL INDEX Assembling, Disassembling, or Operating Crane Near Electric Power and Transmission Lines . . .2-16 Accessing Parts..............4-2 Accidents.
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