Stopping Engine/ Leaving Crane Unattended; Remote Controls; Remote Control Priority; Wireless Remote Battery Replacement - Manitowoc 16000 Operator's Manual

16000 OPERATOR MANUAL
STOPPING ENGINE/ LEAVING CRANE
UNATTENDED
WARNING
Moving Load/Tipping Crane Hazard!
The operator shall not leave the operator cab until the
crane, loads, and boom have been secured against
movement.
Changing weather conditions, including but not limited to
wind, ice or snow accumulation, precipitation, flooding,
and lightning, should be considered when determining the
location and configuration of a crane when it will be left
unattended.
To leave the crane unattended, use the following:
1. Travel onto a level surface. Do not leave the crane
unattended on a grade.
2. Turn the travel park switch on.
3. Swing the rotating bed to the desired position and turn
the swing park switch on.
4. Lower all loads to the ground.
5. Turn the drum park switch on for each load drum.
6. If possible, lower the boom and luffing jib onto blocking
at ground level and turn the boom park switch on.
If the boom and luffing jib cannot be lowered, as
determined by a qualified designated person, they must
be secure from movement by wind or other outside
forces (see Wind Conditions in Capacity Chart Manual).
NOTE: The designated person shall be familiar with job
site limitations, crane configuration, and expected
weather conditions.
7. Make sure that all control handles are off.
8. Decrease engine speed to idle.
Allow the engine to idle for three to five minutes to cools
evenly.
9. Stop the engine.
10. Remove all keys from the cab to prevent unauthorized
operation.
11. Lock the cab windows and door to prevent unauthorized
entry.
Manitowoc

REMOTE CONTROLS

To avoid death or serious injury to personnel and damage
to the crane, read the Crane Assembly and Disassembly
Instructions in Section 4 before operating the remote
controls.
The following describes operation of the remote controls
used for crane assembly and disassembly. Disregard any
control not equipped on your crane.
This crane has two types of remote controls:
• Electronic crane setup remote control:
- Figure 3-24
- Figure 3-25
• Manual carbody remote control shown in

Remote Control Priority

If two remote controls are operated at the same time, only
the remote control with the higher priority will operate. The
other remote control will be turned off.
The remote controls use the following operating priorities:
• Priority 1—Carbody Manual Remote Controls
• Priority 2—Crane Setup Remote Control
• Priority 3—Wheeled MAX-ER Setup Remote Control
• Priority 4—Hanging MAX-ER Setup Remote Control
NOTE: The swing and travel alarm sound continuously
when the above controls perform any function.

Wireless Remote Battery Replacement

Two AA size batteries in the control handle power the
wireless remote control. The Main display, CAN Bus screen
shows the battery status. The wireless icon displays the
following:
• 16 and 32 On — 75% and up battery charge
• 32 On, 16 Off — 50% to 75% battery charge
• 32 Off, 16 On — 25% to 50% battery charge
• Both Off — 0% to 25% battery charge
Published 04-21-17, Control # 227-02
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
WARNING
Read Instructions!
shows wireless remote controls
shows wired remote controls
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