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  • Page 1 Manitowoc 18000 Operator Manual Luffing Jib Attachment...
  • Page 3 The serial number of the crane and applicable attachments (i.e. luffing jib, MAX-ER ) is the only method your Manitowoc dealer or the Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team 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 4 THE ORIGINAL LANGUAGE OF THIS PUBLICATION IS ENGLISH...

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Manitowoc Dealer ........
  • Page 6 TABLE OF CONTENTS 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Location..............2-23 Pin Removal .
  • Page 7 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Removing #44 Luffing Jib ............4-32 Removing Jib Attachment.
  • Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Maintenance ..............6-7 Pre-Erection Checks .
  • Page 9 Manitowoc Dealer ........
  • Page 10 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 1-ii Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 11: Section 1

    EC Declaration (if applicable) MANITOWOC DEALER CRANE/ATTACHMENT IDENTIFICATION For questions about this manual or the 18000 crane, contact your Manitowoc dealer. If you do not know the contact An identification plate is attached to the outside of the information for your dealer, locate the Manitowoc dealer operator’s cab (see...

  • Page 12: Identification And Location Of Components

    INTRODUCTION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF COMPONENTS Item Description #55-79A Boom #55 or 55A Boom Luffing Hoist (Drum 6) Model 18000 without MAX-ER Model 18000 with MAX-ER Mast Straps #44 Mast 100 ft (39,6 m) OR 140 ft (42,7 m)
  • Page 13 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION 1-101 FIGURE 1-2 continued Manitowoc Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 14: Outline Dimensions

    INTRODUCTION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL OUTLINE DIMENSIONS A1=100 ft (30,48 m) Mast = 118 ft, 11 in (36,25 m) B1=100 ft (30,48 m) Mast = 123 ft, 1 in (37,51 m) A 2=140 ft (42,67 m) Mast = 157 ft, 3 in (47,93 m)
  • Page 15 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION 33 ft -4 in (10,16 m) 29 ft-6 3/4 in (9,01 m) R 33 ft-4 3/4 in (10,18 m) Tailswing 52 ft-7 3/4 in 38 ft-9 in (16,05 m) (11,81 m) 9 ft-10 in...

  • Page 16: Crane Weights

    INTRODUCTION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL CRANE WEIGHTS Weight Pounds Kilograms Description LIFTCRANE: Upperworks and lowerworks complete, 4 swing drives, counterweight, 30 ft (9,1 m) live mast, backhitch, 100 ft (30,5 m) No. 56 Mast, mast stops, 30 USt (27 t) hook and weight ball, boom stops and load lines (includes self-erect and MAX-ER prep) When equipped with fully rigged 120 ft (36,6 m) Boom No.
  • Page 17 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION Weight Pounds Kilograms Description 7 ft 1 in (2,2 m) upper backhitch strap (each) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 18 INTRODUCTION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Weight Pounds Kilograms Description 50 ft (15,2 m) jib strut with guide sheave, luffing sheaves and links - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13,285 6 025...
  • Page 19 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION Weight Pounds Kilograms Description 17 ft 10-1/2 in (5,4 m) strap (each) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 20 INTRODUCTION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Weight Pounds Kilograms Description WIRE ROPE: Mast hoist 1,230 ft (375 m) of 22 mm wire rope - 1.80 lb per ft (2,68 kg/m) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
  • Page 21 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Manitowoc 1-11 Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 22: English And Metric Conversions

    INTRODUCTION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 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 23 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION To Convert Symbol Application Symbol Multiply By VOLUME (LIQUID) Ounce Milliliter 29.5735 Pint Liter 0.4732 Fluid Capacities Quart Liter 0.9464 Gallon Liter 3.7854 Gallon Per Minute Pump Flow Liters Per Minute L/min 3.7854 WEIGHT...
  • Page 24 INTRODUCTION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK 1-14 Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 25: Section 2

    Pedestal/Barge Mounted Cranes ........... 2-26 Manitowoc...
  • Page 26 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Pedestal Mounted Crane............2-26 Definition .

  • Page 27: Continuous Innovation

    If you are in Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not avoided, doubt about any procedure, contact your Manitowoc dealer could result in death or serious injury. or the Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team.
  • Page 28 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Crush Hazards Cut or Crush Hazards Electrocution Hazard Cut Hazard Explosion Hazard Fall Hazard FIGURE 2-1 Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...
  • Page 29 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION Engine Diesel Coolant Fuel Engine Coolant Hydraulic Vent Filter Fall Hazards Engine Oil Level Hydraulic Pump Drive Oil Level Fluid Symbols Flying Object Hazards Falling Boom Hazards (Crush Hazard) Overhead Obstruction Hazard Falling Load Hazards...
  • Page 30 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Personal Fall Protection Sound Power Level Read Manual Pressure Cleaning Tire Pressure Pressure Release Hazard FIGURE 2-1 continued Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 31: Safety And Information Signs

    Ordering Signs The crane owner/user shall make sure that all signs are Order replacement signs from your Manitowoc dealer. legible and installed at the proper locations on the crane. If a sign has been defaced or removed, it must be replaced When ordering a sign, give the crane model number, the serial number, and the name and part number of the sign.
  • Page 32 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Anchor for personnel fall-protection equipment: – 4 Places Front of Rotating Bed – 3 Places on Engine Covers – 3 Places on Rear of Rotating Bed (under mast) – 2 Places Each Upper Counterweight Tray...

  • Page 33: Crane Access Points

    Falling from any height could result in serious injury or death. Getting On or Off Crane Manitowoc has provided steps, ladders, catwalks, and Personnel getting on and off crane shall do so only at steps platforms at the locations shown in Figure 2-2.

  • Page 34: Operator Manual/Capacity Chart Storage

    If the serial numbers of your manuals and capacity charts do Fall Hazard! not match the serial numbers of the crane or attachment, contact your Manitowoc dealer for the proper manual or Anchors are designed to handle only one person at a capacity charts.

  • Page 35: 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 36 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL operation, the crane must 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.

  • Page 37: Handling Load

    NOTE: Capacity charts for Manitowoc cranes show the and the like. total weight of freely suspended loads for various Do not operate the crane with a snow or ice covered boom and jib lengths and operating radii.

  • Page 38: Lifting/Moving Load

    SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 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.

  • Page 39: 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 40: 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 41: 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 42: Category 2 Operational Aids

    SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL d. Clearly mark the boom or luffing hoist cable (so it Refer to the pendulum boom angle indicator on the can easily be seen by a designated signal person) boom butt (viewable from operator’s cab).

  • Page 43: Assembling, Disassembling, Or Operating Crane Near Electric Power And Transmission Lines

    [29CFR1910.180 and 29CFR1926.1400]. operating. Permit no one to lean against or touch the To avoid death or serious injury, Manitowoc recommends crane. Permit no one, including riggers and load that all parts of crane, boom, and load be kept at least 20 ft (6...

  • Page 44: Electrocution Hazard Devices

    SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Taglines should always be made of non-conductive Proximity sensing and warning devices are available in materials. Any tagline that is wet or dirty can conduct different types. Some use boom point (localized) electricity.

  • Page 45: Refueling

    Carelessness and neglect on part of for any evidence of damage and all damaged parts are maintenance personnel can result in their death or injury repaired or replaced as authorized by Manitowoc or your and costly damage to the crane or property. Manitowoc dealer.
  • Page 46 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 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 47: 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 48 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL View A WRONG – DANGEROUS! 2-101 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 –...

  • Page 49: Boom Disassembly Safety

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION BOOM DISASSEMBLY SAFETY blocking, individual pin connections may still be under load. Pins can be ejected forcefully if the boom has any pressure NOTE: The term “boom” used in the following instructions on it or if the boom is not supported properly.

  • Page 50: 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 51 • 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 52: Pedestal/Barge Mounted Cranes

    Carbody on barge. Foundation Manitowoc does not permit use of a truck crane on a barge, ship or floating platform. 2-105 Pedestal Mounted Crane NOTE:...
  • Page 53 When Parked Carbody Foundation Curbing Foundation 2-106 2-107 FIGURE 2-8 NOTE: Manitowoc does not permit traveling with load. FIGURE 2-9 Crawler-mounted crane working on timbered area of barge, ship or floating platform with crawlers restrained ® RINGER (crawler mounted, carbody...

  • Page 54: Capacity Charts

    Capacity Charts must be taken into account for safe operation on a barge, ship or floating platform. Manitowoc Cranes provides two types of capacity charts for a crane mounted on a barge or other supporting structure under static conditions. WARNING...

  • Page 55: Crane Inspection

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION • Backhitch • Rotating Frame • Wire Rope • Pendants and Straps • Turntable Bearing Through Boom Hinge Pins When equipped with hook rollers, it is recommended that each hook roller assembly be inspected daily for any sign of...
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  • Page 57: Section 3

    Wind Conditions............3-12 Manitowoc...
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  • Page 59 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES SECTION 3 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES THIS SECTION STARTS ON THE NEXT PAGE Manitowoc Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 60: Standard Hand Signals For Controlling Crane Operations

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL STANDARD HAND SIGNALS FOR CONTROLLING CRANE OPERATIONS The following standard hand signals comply with ASME B30.5-2014. Table 3-1. Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations M100118 M100119 M100120 M100121 M100122 M100123...
  • Page 61 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-1. Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations Item Description HOIST—With forearm vertical, forefinger pointing up, move hand in small horizontal circles. LOWER—With arm extended downward, forefinger pointing down, move hand in small horizontal circles.

  • Page 62: General Operation

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 3-100 3-102 Left Side of Boom On Cab Support Outside Right Window Item Identification Crane Mode Select/Confirm Switch Drum 4 (Boom Hoist) Park Switch Drum 6 (Luffing Hoist) Park Switch Boom Hoist Control...

  • Page 63: Luffing Jib Operating Controls

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES LUFFING JIB OPERATING CONTROLS The limits will remain bypassed for 10 seconds after the control handle(s) is returned to neutral (off). Figure 3-1 for location of controls LJIB STOP MODE 1 – Crane Mode Select/Confirm Switch...
  • Page 64 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 65: Limit Bypass Switch

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 6 – Limit Bypass Switch raising boom and jib from ground and lowering boom and jib to ground. This switch bypasses the limits identified in Table 3-2 The digital display also displays system faults and operating Table 3-3.
  • Page 66 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Table 3-2 Bypassable Limit Identification — Prior to Crane Serial Number 18001082 Limit Bypass Switch (D5) (momentary key switch) Limit Non-CE PAST PRODUTION WITH QUADRANT STYLE JIB STOP MAX UP 1 (Boom)
  • Page 67 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-3 Bypassable Limit Identification — Crane Serial Number 18001082 and Newer Limit Bypass Switch (D5) External Override Limit Bypass Switch (D5) (momentary key switch) (momentary key switch) Switch Limit Luffing Jib Setup Mode On...

  • Page 68: Luffing Jib Limits

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL LUFFING JIB LIMITS Lower the boom onto blocking at ground level. Have an assistant push the boom stop rod in to trip the Boom Up Limit boom up limit switch open (see Section 4 of Service Manual supplied with crane).

  • Page 69: Luffing Jib Down Limits

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Luffing Jib Down Limits • MAX UP 2 (current maximum angle): automatically stops the luffing hoist when the boom to luffing jib angle One or two luffing jib down limits stops are provided: is to 169 to 170.5°.

  • Page 70: Operating Precautions

    OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING PRECAUTIONS Make sure all safety devices — block-up limits, boom and jib angle indicators, boom and jib stops, rated Read and comply with instructions in Liftcrane Luffing capacity indicator/limiter — are installed and operating Jib Capacity Charts provided with luffing jib attachment.

  • Page 71: Section 4

    General ............4-35 Manitowoc...
  • Page 72 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Assist Crane Requirements ......... . 4-35 Preparing Crane, Boom, and Mast .
  • Page 73 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Anchoring Wire Rope to Button Socket ....... . . 4-80 Breaking in Wire Rope .
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  • Page 75: General Setup And Installation

    This section contains installation and removal instructions for To allow movement of aerial work platforms and an assist the luffing jib attachments available for the Model 18000: #44 crane, there must be a minimum of 35 ft (10,7 m) clearance and #79A.

  • Page 76: Crane Weights

    Optional boom ladders (stored in boom butt) are available one table lists the boom sections and backstay pendants from Manitowoc. If your crane has ladders, see Section 3 in required for various boom lengths. The other table lists the Operator Manual provided with crane.

  • Page 77: Handling Components

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION HANDLING COMPONENTS Handle boom and jib components with care to avoid CAUTION damaging lacings and chords. Lift against chords only, never Lacing Damage! against lacings. • Ensure straps for boom inserts and top remain pinned Nylon slings should be used to handle components.

  • Page 78: Retaining Connecting Pins

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL RETAINING CONNECTING PINS • All trailer loads comply with local, state, and federal transportation requirements. Connecting pins are retained in various ways: • All crane components are properly blocked and • Snap pins secured so they cannot shift or fall off trailers.

  • Page 79: Removable Lacings - #44 Jib

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION REMOVABLE LACINGS – #44 JIB The 20 ft (6,1 m) and standard 40 ft (12,2 m) #44 inserts Removable Boom 7/8-9UNC x 2-1/2 in Diagonal have removable diagonal lacings. These lacings may be...
  • Page 80 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL • Pins in Upper Holes for Operation Jib Stops in • Pins in Lower Holes for Shipping and for Handling Jib Stop Assembly Operating Position Support this End of Jib Stops (50 lb - 23 kg)

  • Page 81: Luffing Jib Rigging Guide - #44

    Assist Crane Requirements Either the Model 18000 or an assist crane can be used to install and remove the jib. If the Model 18000 is used, it must WARNING be in the setup configuration (same as when installing Tipping Hazard! counterweights and crawler or assembling boom) –...
  • Page 82 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Boom Adapter Fixed Frame Vertical View C Pin with Cotter Pins 4-104 4-103 Typical Jib View B Sections Removable Lacing (2 each insert) Figure 4-4 #79A Boom 30 ft (9,1 m) Upper Point...

  • Page 83: Install Jib Butt

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Install Jib Butt Check that removable diagonal lacings are securely fastened to each jib insert (see Removable Lacings – Figure 4-7 for the following procedure. #44 Jib topic and Figure 4-5). Lift jib butt adapter frame into position at end of boom Assemble jib inserts in proper sequence —...
  • Page 84 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Strap Storage Pin Link (shipping holes each bracket) Link (stored) (to working position) Strap Strap 4-108 Strap Storage Pin (storage holes each bracket) Connecting Pins with View B Collars and Retaining Pins...

  • Page 85: Complete Upper Jib Point Roller Installation

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Complete Upper Jib Point Roller Installation Rotate links from storage position to working position. Install connecting pins, collars, and retaining pins to Figure 4-8 for the following procedure. connect links to adjacent straps so the PIN HEADS Attach nylon slings from assist crane to top chords at top FACE OUT.
  • Page 86 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL From Assist Adapter Crane Frame Strut P1384 Slings Lifting Lug View A (4 each) Keeper Hinge Strut Plate Boom P1385 4-112 View B Adapter Jib Strut Frame Butt Support Hinge Adapter From Assist...

  • Page 87: Install Luffing Hoist Wire Rope

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Figure 4-9 for the following procedure. As pins are installed, install washers to limit side play of main strut to 1/8 in (3 mm). Install jib strut as follows: d. Disconnect slings from main strut.
  • Page 88 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Storage Pin in Shipping Holes To Assist Crane Basic Backstay Strap Backstay Basic Erection Pendant Erection Pendant with Shackle Strap 4-124 Storage Bar View B (inside strut) Storage Holes 4-114 Attach Tag...

  • Page 89: Raise Main Strut

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Raise Main Strut 10. Lower erection pendant from assist crane to vertical and disconnect assist crane. Figure 4-10 for the following procedure. 11. Slowly haul in load line from Drum 1 to raise jib strut.
  • Page 90 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL View A Front of Rotating Bed Accumulator Counterbalance Valve 2,400 psi (165 bar) P1633a Pressure Control Pilot Valve Gauge 2,600 psi (179 bar) Coupler Strut Stop Hydraulic View C Gauge Cylinder Coupler...

  • Page 91: Connect Hydraulic Hoses

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Connect Hydraulic Hoses Connect hydraulic hoses from jib strut to couplers on boom top (View E). Start engine. CAUTION Strut stop cylinders should fully extend, if not already Strut Damage done. If luffing jib will be operated when air temperature is below 32°F (0°C), drain and refill hydraulic systems (crane and...
  • Page 92 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Shown Pinned for 100 ft (30,5 m) Jib Length Inner Connecting Outer 9 10 Strap Strap Link 4-120 View A Hole Jib Length Hole Jib Length feet (meter) feet (meter) View B...

  • Page 93: Set Up Adjustable Straps

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Set Up Adjustable Straps Perform the following steps at both adjustable straps. Determine correct pinning location for adjustable strap Figure 4-12 for the following procedure. b a s e d o n j i b l e n g t h ( S e e Vi e w A a n d t a b l e i n...
  • Page 94 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Strut Stop View B P1630a Main Strut Cylinder Cylinder Backstay Mounting Straps Strut Stop Frame Lugs both Sides of Boom Top View C Erection Strut Stop Pendants Cylinder INTERFERENCE P1631a Cylinder 4-125...

  • Page 95: Raise Jib Strut

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Raise Jib Strut Reposition stop blocks (5, View E) so distance between stop blocks and supports (4) is 5 in (127 Figure 4-13 for the following procedure, unless mm). otherwise noted. CAUTION...

  • Page 96: Install Load Lines

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Strut Strut Stop Cylinder Main 70°Max Strut Cylinder Rod Roller 5 in (127 mm) Bottomed Out in Strut Stop Pocket 4-127 4-128 FIGURE 4-14 View B View A Install Load Lines Connect Electric Cords...

  • Page 97: Pre-Raising Checks

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Pre-Raising Checks  If load line will be installed after boom and jib are jack-knifed into position, make sure load line going Make the following checks and correct any defects before to jib point is securely attached to end of jib point so raising the attachment.
  • Page 98 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL ITEM NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO IN- LINE RAISING PROCEDURE STEPS 4-129 View A 4-130 View B 4-132 View D 4-131 View C When steps are performed, If steps are not performed, jib View E...

  • Page 99: Raising Boom And #44 Luffing Jib

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Raising Boom and #44 Luffing Jib Install load block and/or weight ball (if not already done). Slowly luff up to raise jib strut until jib straps clear strap General storage brackets on jib and stop.
  • Page 100 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 4-135 4-136 4-137 ITEM NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO JACK- KNIFE RAISING PROCEDURE STEPS 4-138 FIGURE 4-16 4-26 Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 101: Jack-Knife Raising Procedure

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Jack-Knife Raising Procedure Jib straps and backstay straps will tighten as boom and jib rise. Figure 4-16 for the following procedure. OPERATOR AND SIGNAL PERSON — watch backstay straps and jib straps along left side of boom and jib as boom and jib rise.
  • Page 102 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL ITEM NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO IN- LINE LOWERING PROCEDURE STEPS See View E 4-140 4-139 View B View A When step is performed, jib stop will swing past adapter frame into proper operating position.

  • Page 103: Lowering Boom And #44 Luffing Jib

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Lowering Boom and #44 Luffing Jib CAUTION General Jib Stop Damage! Jib stop will not rotate to proper storage position if step is not performed. WARNING Falling Boom And Jib Hazard! Position boom at 60° or higher boom angle and lower luffing jib to 160°or less boom to luffing jib angle...
  • Page 104 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL A1275 ITEM NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO JACK- KNIFE LOWERING PROCEDURE STEPS 4-143 4-144 4-145 FIGURE 4-18 4-30 Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 105: Jack-Knife Lowering Procedure

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Jack-Knife Lowering Procedure angle). Monitor angle on digital display. It will be necessary to use limit bypass switch to luff Figure 4-18 for the following procedure. down if BLOCK UP limit is on.

  • Page 106: Removing #44 Luffing Jib

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 12. Lower struts as described in Removing Jib topic later in If boom will be removed, disconnect hydraulic hoses this section. between boom inserts (Figure 4-9, View D). Install dust caps. Removing #44 Luffing Jib...

  • Page 107: Removing Jib Attachment

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Remove Struts Figure 4-15 for the remaining steps. The main strut, jib strut, and adjustable straps can be Figure 4-14 for the following procedure. shipped as an assembled unit to reduce shipping space.
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  • Page 109: Luffing Jib Rigging Guide - #79A

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION LUFFING JIB RIGGING GUIDE – #79A The heaviest individual parts to be lifted are the strut tops which are shipped assembled together. This assembly General weighs approximately 18,500 lb (8 392 kg).
  • Page 110 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL View C P1231 Lift 4-146 Here View A View B Straps Stored Operation Stored View D 4-149 4-148 View G 8 (working) (stored) 9 (working) Lug A 4-150 4-151 View F 9 (stored –...
  • Page 111 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION View A For Reference only strap pins positioned outboard. Refer to rigging drawing for correct positioning of strap pins. Item Description Backstay Straps Luffing Jib Boom Straps Mast Straps View B For Reference only strap pins positioned inboard.

  • Page 112: Preparing Crane, Boom, And Mast

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Preparing Crane, Boom, and Mast d. Pin wire rope guide (12) directly to the boom top lugs with pins (13). Figure 4-19 for the following procedure. Make sure removable strap brackets for luffing jib (18,...
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  • Page 114 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 18LOM4-164 P2149 18LOM4-216 Erecting Position Stored Position Working Position 18LOM4-152 M100542 PAST PRODUCTION CURRENT PRODUCTION Item Description Item Description Fill Plug Pressure Gauge Support Frame Pump, Manual Reservoir, 4.7 gal (17,8 L)

  • Page 115: Jib Stop Positioner Hydraulic System Operation

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Jib Stop Positioner Hydraulic System Operation Repeat steps for 3 cycles to expel all air from cylinders and lines. CAUTION Pump until cylinders are fully extended. Structural Damage! 10. Adjust tank oil level to top mark on dipstick. Dipstick should rest on tank fitting for proper oil level check.
  • Page 116 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 7 (stored) Legend is on following page. 4-154 4-153 View B Blocking View A 9 (stored) 4-155 View C 4-157 P2112 P2113 View D View E View M 4-156 4-158 (stored) P2115...

  • Page 117: Installing #79A Luffing Jib

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Installing #79A Luffing Jib NOTE: Main strut top and jib strut top are shipped together as shown in View H. Main strut top is above jib strut Install Jib and Main Strut Butts top.
  • Page 118 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 7 (stored) Legend is on following page. 4-161 7 (working) 4-162 View B 4-163 View C (working) P2116 View D (stored) 4-160 View A P2118 P2117 Figure 4-22, View K (stored) View E...

  • Page 119: Install Main Strut Top

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Install Main Strut Top Rotate links (15, View L) forward and pin to links (14) using pins (16) stored in links (15) (pin heads facing Figure 4-23 for the following procedure. outboard side).

  • Page 120: Install Backstay Straps On Main Strut

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Install Backstay Straps on Main Strut Adjust length and position of straps (14) as shown on Luffing Jib Rigging Drawing. Install backstay straps on main strut as shown in Figure 4-24. 4-167...

  • Page 121: Raise Main Strut

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Raise Main Strut • Precharge pressure on strut stop pressure gauges (3, View A) corresponds to pressure in the following Figure 4-25 for the following procedure. table: Make sure all strap storage pins (4, View B and 5, View C) on main strut (8) are stored.
  • Page 122 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL POSITION POSITION POSITION P2127 View F P2128 POSITION POSITION 4-168 View A POSITION F View E 15 (working) 4-169 P2129 View D 15 (stored) View B Item Description Item Description Drum 3 Load Line...

  • Page 123: Raise Main Strut (Continued)

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Raise Main Strut (continued) Figure 4-26 for the remaining steps. CAUTION Attach assist crane to main strut lifting links (4, View E) Overload Hazard! with user-supplied 55 USt (50 t) shackle (5, View E).
  • Page 124 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL View A View B P2131 P2132 (shipping) P2133 (working) POSITION G (shipping) View H P2134 (stored) POSITIO 4-170 View C View G (stored) View E View F View D P2135 P2136 P2137...
  • Page 125 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Raise Main Strut (continued) 27. Remove retaining pins (6, View E) and store as shown in View F. Figure 4-27 for the remaining steps. 28. Slowly pay put Drum 3 hoist line. Cylinder rods will 19.
  • Page 126 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 70° View B P2138 4-171 View D View A Legend is on following page. View C P2139 P1370 Operating Position Lift Here Installed 4-173 Stored 4-172 View G View H 4-174 P2141...

  • Page 127: Raise Jib Strut

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Raise Jib Strut Wrap slings around chords only. Do not use lifting lugs on butt or inserts and do not lift against lacings. Figure 4-28, Views A – D for the following procedure.
  • Page 128 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Lift Lift P2146 Working View C 4-176 Stored 4-175 View B View A 4-177 View D P2147 View F P2144 P1378 View E View G P2149 Working Item Description Item Description Jib Insert (typical)

  • Page 129: Install Jib Strap Equalizers

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Install Jib Strap Equalizers Pin jib stop positioner (13, View G) to lug (16a) on boom top and to lug (16b) on jib stop (17). Figure 4-29, View B for the following procedure.
  • Page 130 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL View C View D P2143 View B P2145 PAST PRODUCTION CURRENT PRODUCTION P2156 4-177 View A (unlatched) 1 ft (305 mm) Slack Here 8-3/4 – 9 in (minimum) (222-229 mm) (unlatched) P2149...

  • Page 131: Install Jib Load Line

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Install Jib Load Line Adjust electronic devices according to instructions in Section 6 of this manual: Route load lines through proper guide sheaves on boom • Boom stop butt, on boom top, and in jib strut. The position of the guide sheaves in the strut must match the guide sheaves on the •...
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  • Page 133: Pre-Raising Checks

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Pre-Raising Checks  Proper amount of crane counterweight and, if required, MAX-ER counterweight installed. Make the following checks and correct any defects before  Wind within allowable limits for raising boom and jib.
  • Page 134 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL View A View B 4-179 4-180 CIRCLED NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO JACK-KNIFE RAISING PROCEDURE STEPS 140° 4-182 4-181 View C View D Figure 4-31 4-60 Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...

  • Page 135: Jack-Knife Raising Procedure

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Jack-Knife Raising Procedure Disengage swing lock, release swing brake and slowly boom up. Circled numbers in Figure 4-31 correspond to numbered Jib point dolly will roll along ground as boom and jib are steps in the following procedure.
  • Page 136 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 4-181 View E 4-183 4-184 View F View G FIGURE 4-31 continued 4-62 Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...
  • Page 137 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION WARNING WARNING Falling Jib Hazard! Falling Load Hazard! Do not position boom and jib at any boom to luffing jib Load lines going up boom can overhaul load lines going angle less than minimum stop (70°). Structural damage to down jib.

  • Page 138: Lowering Boom And #79A Luffing Jib

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL CIRCLED NUMBERS CORRESPOND TO STEPS IN JACK-KNIFE LOWERING PROCEDURE 4-186 4-185 View A View B Figure 4-32 4-187 View C Lowering Boom and #79A Luffing Jib Jack-Knife Lowering Procedure General DANGER ALL boom and jib combinations must be raised and lowered using the Jack-Knife Method.
  • Page 139 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Swing boom and jib slightly to either side of center and CAUTION lower load block or weight ball onto ground. Then swing boom and jib to desired position with relation to crawlers Structural Damage! and apply swing brake.
  • Page 140 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 4-182 4-188 View C 140° View B 4-187 View A 4-180 View D 4-179 View E 4-189 View F FIGURE 4-32 continued Release swing brake (disengage swing lock) and slowly the procedure. Weight of jib struts will retract cylinders boom down.

  • Page 141: Removing #79A Jib

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION 13. Continue to boom down slowly. Remove Jib Dolly Pay out load lines as boom and jib are lowered. Reverse installation steps to remove jib dolly (Figure 4-29). Do not lower jib onto ground.
  • Page 142 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL View B P2140 4-172 View A View C P2141 View D P2142 View E (inside boom) 4-190 Item Description Item Description (stored) Strap Support Bracket Equalizer Pin with Cotter Pins Jib Strut Straps...

  • Page 143: Remove Jib Strap Equalizers

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Remove Jib Strap Equalizers Remove Butt and First Two inserts Figure 4-33 for the following procedure. Figure 4-33 for the following procedure. Luff down to lower jib strut (View A). Raise jib strut to approximately 70°.
  • Page 144 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Hook from View A P2132 Assist Crane View B P2131 (shipping) View I P2128 16 18 (working) (working) P2133 Outer Tube Hole C Hole D View H Inner Tube 4-170 View C Legend is on following page.

  • Page 145: Lower Main Strut

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Lower Main Strut • Use same socket used to anchor load line to boom or jib point. Figure 4-34 for the following procedure. • Make sure Drum 3 load line passes under Drum 3 Anchor end of jib strut to counterweight: guide sheave in mast.
  • Page 146 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 3 (working) P2129 View H (stored) 4-191 View A P2130 View G POSITION E POSITION C POSITION D 6 12 POSITION B POSITION P2127 View F 4-192 View B P2122 View C...

  • Page 147: Lower Main Strut (Continued)

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Lower Main Strut (continued) 23. As main strut nears vertical — POSITION D — tighten pendants (12) and Drum 3 load line (4) so main strut Figure 4-35 for the remaining steps.
  • Page 148 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Jib Strut Supported Sling Attached to Lugs with Slings from in Jib Strut Top Main Strut Assist Crane Fully Lowered 4-194 4-193 Boom Top and Required Inserts Supported on Blocking Figure 4-36...

  • Page 149: Store Main Strut Top

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Store Main Strut Top Changing Boom and Jib Length Figure 4-23 for the following procedure. DANGER Support main strut top (3, View A) with slings from assist crane. Crushing Injury Hazard! Boom and jib sections can collapse when connecting pins...
  • Page 150 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL • To prevent parts from collapsing and possible death or serious injury to personnel, observe the following safety Figure 4-37 for the following procedure. precautions when changing jib length: It is okay to change the jib length with the struts positioned, •...

  • Page 151: Wire Rope Installation

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION WIRE ROPE INSTALLATION NOTE: Wire rope installation instructions from various Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM) are Reel provided at the end of this section. If a conflict exists between the following instructions and the OEM instructions, the OEM instructions apply.

  • Page 152: Anchoring Wire Rope To Drum

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL A925 Seizings WARNING! Wire Rope Type Required Falling Load Hazard! Preformed Wire rope can be pulled out of drum if the following steps Non-preformed are not taken. • Install straight wedge so corrugated side is against wire rope.

  • Page 153: Winding Wire Rope Onto Drum

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Winding Wire Rope onto Drum Wraps of First Layer Tight Against See Drum and Lagging Chart in Capacity Chart Manual for Wedge Drum and Against Each Other correct size of drum laggings, if used.

  • Page 154: Anchoring Wire Rope To Wedge Socket

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Anchoring Wire Rope to Wedge Socket NOTE: Use Right Method A only if wire rope clip is small enough to be securely tightened to dead end. Right Method C is only for a Terminator™ wedge socket...

  • Page 155: Breaking In Wire Rope

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Wire Rope/Clip 0.875 1.125 1.25 Standard 6 to 8 Strand Wire Rope Size inch (mm) (22,23) (25,4) (28,58) (31,75) Minimum of 6 rope diameters, Torque * ft/lbs but not less than 6 in (152 mm).

  • Page 156: Pad Eye Usage For Wire Rope Reeving

    Cracks or breaks exist in metal or weld Figure 4-46 for the following procedure. General Some rotation-resistant wire rope supplied by Manitowoc is WARNING equipped with a No. 1.5 pad eye welded to the leading end of Flying Part Hazard! the wire rope.

  • Page 157: Rigging Winch Operation

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION RIGGING WINCH OPERATION A802 If your crane is equipped with the optional rigging winch in Duplex the boom butt, see Rigging Winch Operation topic in the Hook Operator Manual for the crane. Also see drawing at the end of this section.
  • Page 158 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 4-197a #44 LUFFING JIB Item Description Drum 3 Whip Line in Crane Guide Sheaves in Mast Guide Sheaves in Jib Strut Guide Sheaves in Jib Top For Luffing Hoist Only Wire Rope Guide on Boom Top...
  • Page 159 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION #44 UPPER JIB POINT 1-Part 2-Part 1-1/8 in (28 mm) 1-1/8 in (28 mm) Wire Rope Wire Rope Item Description Pin with Cotter Pin Link Pin with Cotter Pin 4-199 Load Cell - 70,000 lb (31 751 kg) Wedge Socket –...
  • Page 160 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL NOTE 5 Drum 3 Drum 1 Whip Hoist JIB TOP GUIDE SHEAVES 4-202 Bolt Clamp LOWER JIB POINT SHEAVES Lock Washer Nuts 4-203 Tighten each side equally to provide an equal gap. See NOTE 1 for torque value.
  • Page 161 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION * Wire 4-204 Lower Rope Guide Point Load Block 4 PART 2 PART 6 PART #44 LUFFING JIB 8 PART 10 PART 12 PART * See Figure 4-49 Guide Sheave Location Location of Weight for...

  • Page 162: Load Line Reeving - #79A Luffing Jib

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL LOAD LINE REEVING - #79A LUFFING JIB Wire Rope Specifications See Wire Rope Specifications chart in Capacity Chart Load Block Identification Manual for the following load block reeving information: See the Luffing Jib Assembly Drawings at the end of this •...
  • Page 163 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION Lifting Lugs WARNING Avoid Death or Serious injury! • Exercise care when block is standing in vertical position, as the potential for tipping exists. Potential causes of tipping are unstable work area, boom movement and the reeving process.
  • Page 164 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Two Drum One Drum 1-1/8 in (28 mm) Rope 1-1/8 in (28 mm) Rope Item Description Pin with Cotter Pin Load Cell (70 k) Link Wedge Socket – 1-1/8 in (29 mm) with Pin and Cotter Pin Bushing –...
  • Page 165 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION A08237 #79A Luffing Jib Item Description Drum 1 – Hoist (in boom insert) Drum 2 – Hoist (in boom butt) Drum 3 – Whip (in crane) Guide Sheaves in Boom Guide Sheaves in Mast...
  • Page 166 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 4-211 SINGLE HOIST DRUM REEVING #79A Top Lower Boom Point Boom Top Wire Rope Guide See NOTE See NOTE 4 Part 2 Part 9 Sheave Block 9 Sheave Block See NOTE See NOTE...
  • Page 167 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION 4-212 SINGLE HOIST DRUM REEVING #79A Top 14 Part 12 Part 9 Sheave Block 9 Sheave Block 18 Part 16 Part 9 Sheave Block 9 Sheave Block 20 Part 22 Part 13 Sheave Block...
  • Page 168 SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL 4-213 SINGLE HOIST DRUM REEVING #79A Top 24 Part 26 Part 13 Sheave Block 13 Sheave Block 28 Part 30 Part 15 Sheave Block 15 Sheave Block FIGURE 4-56 continued 4-94 Published 10-14-15, Control # 033-16...
  • Page 169 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION 4-214 TANDEM HOIST DRUM REEVING #79A Top 8 Part 12 Part 9 Sheave Block 9 Sheave Block 16 Part 20 Part 9 Sheave Block 13 Sheave Block 24 Part 28 Part 15 Sheave Block...

  • Page 170: Block Level Sensor Adjustment

    SETUP AND INSTALLATION 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL BLOCK LEVEL SENSOR ADJUSTMENT The sensors were adjusted at the factory and need to be readjusted only when a new sensor is installed or the General position of a sensor is changed.

  • Page 171: Section 5

    Lubrication ............5-1 Manitowoc...
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  • Page 175: Section 6

    Adjustment ............6-21 Manitowoc...
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  • Page 177: General Maintenance

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE GENERAL MAINTENANCE This limit can be bypassed with the limit bypass switch only when the attachment is lowered to ground (boom This section contains maintenance and adjustment below 50°). instructions for the limit devices used with the luffing jib •...
  • Page 178 MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL LIMIT SWITCH WIRING Receptacle Terminal System Operation S1-1 (White) S1-22 24 Volts DC S1-2 (Black) S1-21 MAX UP 1 S2-1 (Green) S2-21 MAX UP 2 S2-2 (Black) Not Used S2-3 (White) S2-22 24 Volts DC...

  • Page 179: Maintenance

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE Maintenance MAX UP 2 Limit Adjustment Figure 6-1 for the following procedure. At least once weekly, check that the limit switches stop the luffing jib at the specified angles. If not, replace any defective Loosen screws in limit switch (4a).
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  • Page 181: Operational Checks

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE Operational Checks Turn limit bypass key clockwise to bypass MAX UP 1 limit. For the past production limit switch, make the following SLOWLY raise luffing jib past MAX UP LIMIT 1. operational checks after the boom and jib are raised.
  • Page 182 MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Deactivated Activated Item Description Edge of Actuator Rod to 1.44 in (36,7 mm) 1.22 in (30,9 mm) Edge of Jib Stop Tube Edge of Actuator Rod to 1.75 in (44,5 mm) 1.50 in (38,1 mm)

  • Page 183: Jib Stop Adjustment - (Current Production)

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE JIB STOP ADJUSTMENT — (CURRENT At least once weekly and each time the attachment is erected, check that the luffing jib stops at the specified PRODUCTION) angles. Pre-Erection Checks To ensure proper operation of the luffing jib stops: WARNING •...

  • Page 184: Operational Checks

    MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Operational Checks 13. Fault alarm should come on indicating MAX DOWN 1 limit has been reached. For the current production jib stop, make the following 14. Turn limit bypass key clockwise to bypass MAX DOWN operational checks after the boom and jib are raised.
  • Page 185 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE 6-104 View B Switch Activated Circuit Opened Roller Over-Travel LED ON LED OFF (if equipped) (if equipped) JIB MAXIMUM DOWN Limit Switch Shown JIB MAXIMUM UP 2 Limit Switch Opposite View A Switch Deactivated...

  • Page 186: Automatic Boom Stop Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL AUTOMATIC BOOM STOP ADJUSTMENT WARNING Boom and Mast Stability Falling Attachment Hazard! To maintain boom stability when operating at high boom If boom fails to stop for any reason, stop engine angles, adhere to the minimum load requirements specified immediately.

  • Page 187: Bypass Limit Test

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE Table 6-1 — Automatic Boom Stop Angles Angle A Attachment (see Figure 6-4) #55-79A, #55, or 55A Boom without Luffing Jib 83° #55-79A, #55, or 55A Boom without Luffing Jib 84° When Boom Up Limit Can be Bypassed * 85°...
  • Page 188 MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Centerline of Boom Item Description Boom Butt 2a or 2b Switch Assembly Table 6-2 see Table 1 Horizontal Right Side of Crane FIGURE 6-4 Table 6-2 — Adjusting Rods Adjusting Rod Length Boom Only...
  • Page 189 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE Item Description Item Description Boom Butt Spring Washer Adjusting Rod – Boom only Spring Adjusting Rod – Boom with Luffing Jib (see Table 6-2) Spring Washer Jam Nut Dowel Pin 1/4 in (6,35 mm) Diameter...

  • Page 190: Adjustment

    MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL If the boom stops before reaching the specified angle: Loosen jam nut (3, View B). Boom Stop Digital Level Angle Angle b. Turn adjusting rod (2a or 2b) all the way into 83° 70.7°...

  • Page 191: Physical Boom Stop

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE PHYSICAL BOOM STOP • Assist in preventing the boom rigging from pulling the boom back when traveling or setting loads with the boom at any angle above 77°. • Assist in moving the boom forward when lowering the WARNING boom from any angle above 77°.

  • Page 192: Boom And Luffing Jib Angle Indicator Calibration

    MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL BOOM AND LUFFING JIB ANGLE INDICATOR CALIBRATION The angle indicator potentiometers are located inside the WARNING node controllers mounted on the boom top and on the luffing Two-Blocking Hazard! jib top. The boom and luffing jib angles are calibrated Block-up limit control is a protective device designed only automatically by the crane’s programmable controller as part...
  • Page 193 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE 18000MOM603 Strain Relief on Cable Must be Connected to Hook in Boom and Jib Point Item Description Lift Block Weight - 1-Part Weight - Multiple Part 8 Ft (2,4 m), 1 or 2 each...
  • Page 194 MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL A1131 Item Description Typical Electrical Cable Boom Butt or Cable Reel Luffing Jib Butt Fixed Jib Butt Brackets Cable FIGURE 6-10 Dead-End Load Line A837 or Slowest Live Line Lower or Upper Boom Point...

  • Page 195: Disconnecting Block-Up Limit Control

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE 6-114 View A WNE14 View B Node 8 on WN18 Boom Butt WNE08 Node 7 on Adapter Frame Item Description Sealing Cap (3 each) Terminating Plug Electric Cable WNE14 Electric Cable WBM150 from Cable Reel...

  • Page 196: Removing Upper Boom Point Or Jib Point

    MAINTENANCE 18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL Connect terminating plug (2, View B) to electric cable Store excess electric cable for the fixed jib by winding it (2). around the brackets on the fixed jib. Failing to perform this step will prevent load drums from Maintenance hoisting and boom from lowering.

  • Page 197: Adjustment

    18000 LUFFING JIB OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE Adjust spring tension so there is enough force to lift weight of chain and rotate actuating lever when weight is CAUTION lifted. Avoid Sheave Damage Loosen setscrew in limit switch lever so lever is free to Use extreme care when testing block-up limit controls rotate.
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