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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 OPERATOR MANUAL General..............2-22 Location .
Page 7 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS System Faults ............. . . 3-49 Function Speed/Torque Adjustment .
Page 8 TABLE OF CONTENTS 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Assist Crane Requirements............4-2 Assembly and Disassembly Notes .
Page 9 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS Remove Rotating Bed Jacks ........... . 4-74 Install Wind Deflectors .
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Page 13: Section 1
Complete the form. See the end of this section for crane data specific to your MANITOWOC DEALER crane: For questions about this manual or the 18000 crane, contact • Basic Specifications your Manitowoc dealer. If you do not know the contact •...
Page 14: Identification And Location Of Components
INTRODUCTION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL IDENTIFICATION AND LOCATION OF COMPONENTS Item Description Boom Top Load Block Boom Insert (typical) Boom Insert (with Drum 1) Drum 1 (Main Hoist) Drum 6 (Luffing Jib Hoist) Boom Butt (with Drums) Drum 2 (Main Hoist) Telescopic Boom Stop Operator’s Cab...
Page 15 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION Item Description Live Mast Upper Counterweights (both sides) Fuel Tank Hydraulic Tank Engine Hydraulic Pump (and Pump Drive) Drum 5 (Mast Hoist) Drum 3 (Whip Hoist) Cab, Operator’s Crawler Carbody Counterweights (both ends) Carbody Adapter Frame...
Page 16: Outline Dimensions
INTRODUCTION 18000 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 17 18000 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 (3,00 m)
Page 18: Crane Weights
INTRODUCTION 18000 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 19 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION Weight Pounds Kilograms Description 7 ft 1 in (2,2 m) upper backhitch strap (each) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
Page 20 INTRODUCTION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Weight Pounds Kilograms Description 50 ft (15,2 m) jib strut with guide sheave, luffing sheaves and links - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 13,285 6 025 47 ft (14,3 m) main strut with luffing sheaves and links...
Page 21 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL INTRODUCTION Weight Pounds Kilograms Description 17 ft 10-1/2 in (5,4 m) strap (each) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -...
Page 22 INTRODUCTION 18000 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 23: English And Metric Conversions
18000 OPERATOR 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 24 INTRODUCTION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 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 Pound Unit/Component Kilogram 0.4536...
Page 25: Section 2
Personnel Handling Policy ............2-24 Manitowoc...
Page 26 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Pedestal/Barge Mounted Cranes ........... 2-26 Pedestal Mounted Crane .
Page 27: Continuous Innovation
Due to continuing product innovation, the information in this manual is subject to change without notice. If you are in doubt about any procedure, contact your Manitowoc dealer or the Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team. CAUTION...
Page 28 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 OPERATOR 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 29: Safety And Information Signs
18000 OPERATOR 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...
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Page 31: Crane Access Points
NOTE: Catwalks are available from Manitowoc for boom and jib sections. General Two optional ladders, stored in 40 ft (12 m) insert Take necessary precaution to prevent slipping and/or falling...
Page 32 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL WARNING Trip Hazard! Use caution not to trip on rollers, timber guards, or structural members when walking on boom, jib, and mast sections. Catwalk Catwalk WARNING Trip Hazard! Catwalk Use caution not to trip on rollers, timber guards, or structural members when walking on boom, jib, and mast sections.
Page 33 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION 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 34: Personnel Fall-Protection Anchors
If the serial numbers of your manuals and capacity charts do not match the serial numbers of the crane or attachment, contact your Manitowoc dealer for the proper manual or capacity charts. WARNING Do not operate crane or attachment if proper Capacity Fall Hazard! Chart is not in cab.
Page 35: Safe Operating Practices
National Standard, or in any other applicable federal, state, a guide to assist qualified operators in safe operation. or local laws. Manitowoc cannot foresee all hazards that will arise in the Operator training and qualification is the crane owner’s field; therefore, safety remains the responsibility of crane responsibility.
Page 36 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL safe operation, the crane must not be operated until 11. Operator shall verify that: unsafe conditions have been corrected. All attachments are properly assembled and If there is a warning sign at start controls, operator shall...
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 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. Avoid sudden starts and stops while swinging. Keep...
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 must 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 OPERATOR MANUAL 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 43: 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 the necessary precautions.
Page 44: Electrocution Hazard Devices
SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL source. This person should have no other duties while etc.). The insulating characteristics of these devices can the crane is working. be compromised if not kept clean, free of contamination, and undamaged. Taglines should always be made of non-conductive materials.
Page 45: Refueling
Safety information in this publication is intended only as a for any evidence of damage and all damaged parts are guide to assist qualified maintenance personnel in safe repaired or replaced as authorized by Manitowoc or your maintenance. Manitowoc cannot foresee all hazards that Manitowoc dealer.
Page 46 SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 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: Boom Disassembly Safety
SAFETY INFORMATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL BOOM DISASSEMBLY SAFETY Pins can be ejected forcefully if the boom has any pressure on it or if the boom is not supported properly. NOTE: The term boom used in the following instructions applies to all lattice attachments (fixed jib, luffing jib, mast, etc.).
Page 49 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION A10415 View A WRONG – DANGEROUS! Typical Crane Shown 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 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 to prevent crane from breaking off foundation or moving Foundation on barge. Manitowoc does not permit use of a truck crane on a barge, ship or floating platform. NOTE: If bolting carbody to foundation, contact your Manitowoc dealer for recommended bolt...
Page 53 Required Rear When Parked Carbody Tie-Downs Carbody Foundation Curbing Foundation NOTE: Manitowoc does not permit traveling with load. FIGURE 2-7 FIGURE 2-8 Crawler-mounted crane working on a timbered area of ® RINGER (crawler mounted, carbody mounted) the barge, ship, or floating platform with the crawlers...
Page 54: Capacity Charts
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Capacity Charts must be taken into account for safe operation on a barge, ship, or floating platform. Manitowoc provides two types of Capacity Charts for a crane mounted on a barge or other supporting structure under static conditions. WARNING A Capacity Chart based on tipping when the crane is anchored only to prevent shifting.
Page 55: Crane Inspection
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SAFETY INFORMATION • Backhitch • Rotating Bed • Wire Rope • Pendants and Straps Through Boom • Hook and House Rollers Hinge Pins When equipped with hook rollers, it is recommended that Horizontal each hook roller assembly be inspected daily for any sign of...
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Page 57: Section 3
C10. Engine Coolant Temperature ......... . . 3-21 Manitowoc...
Page 58 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL C11. Engine Oil Pressure ..........3-21 C12.
Page 59 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Setup Remote Control ........... . . 3-45 Power Controls .
Page 60 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Cold Weather Starting Aid ........... . . 3-85 Ether .
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Page 62: Standard Hand Signals For Controlling Crane Operations
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL STANDARD HAND SIGNALS FOR CONTROLLING CRANE OPERATIONS The following standard hand signals comply with ASME B30.5-2014 Table 3-1Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations M100118 M100119 M100120 M100121 M100122 M100123 M100124 M100125 M100126...
Page 63 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 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. USE MAIN HOIST—Tap fist on head. Then use regular signals.
Page 64: Symbol Identification
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SYMBOL IDENTIFICATION The following symbols are used on the control consoles to identify the operating controls and their operation. Air Circulation – Cab Cylinders – Live Mast Air Circulation – Outside Data, Enter...
Page 65 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Engine Temperature Energize (turn on) Engine Heater/Defroster Horn Engine, Battery Voltage Light, Panel Engine, Fuel Engine Pressure Light, Dome Lighter Engine Run Engine Start Limit Bypass STOP Engine Stop Limit Bypass, Luffing Jib...
Page 66 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL On/Start and Off/Stop Pins – Main Mast Off/Stop Pins – Rotating Bed Front Pins – Rotating Bed Rear On/Start Scroll (up, down, and side- Park Off ways) Setup Mode Park On Pins – Disengage Speed, Fast Pins –...
Page 67 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Travel Direction Reverse – Right Crawler Swing Swing Left Travel Speed Winch, Rigging Swing Right Winch, Rigging– Haul In Rope Travel Winch, Rigging – Pay Out Rope Travel Cruise Travel Direction Windshield Wiper Forward –...
Page 68 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Counterweight, Wheeled Remote Control Raise Counterweight Set-Up Lower Counterweight Jacking Cylinders Steering Steering Pins Left Front Disengage Left Rear Engage Right Front Wheels Left Right Rear Right Extend Cylinder Rotate Clockwise Retract Cylinder...
Page 69 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES DPF Inhibit On (Tier 4) DPF High Temperature (Tier 4) Engine Maintenance DPF Condition (Tier 4) Wait-to-Start (Tier 4) FIGURE 3-1 continued Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
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Page 71: Cab Door Adjustment
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES CAB DOOR ADJUSTMENT Adjust cab tilt to level position. Remove pin (3). Figure 3-2 for the following procedure. Swing damper (1) with rod end (4) away from cab door General (6). The cab door damper prevents the cab door from slamming Pull piston rod (2) out to fully extended position.
Page 72: Front Window Operation
Prevent death or serious injury to personnel! Read and thoroughly understand instructions in this section, Section 2, and in Capacity Chart Manual. Contact your Manitowoc dealer for assistance if any operating procedure is not clearly understood. DISPLAY LANGUAGE The language that is displayed on...
Page 73 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 3-101 A06374_c Tier 4 Equipped Batteries DISCONNECTED 3-103 Batteries CONNECTED Left Side of Rotating Bed Clutch 3-102 3-104 DISENGAGED 3-105 Clutch ENGAGED Low Idle Left Side of Rotating Bed High Idle 3-106 FIGURE 3-4...
Page 74: Controls Identification And Function
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL CONTROLS IDENTIFICATION AND Push handle FORWARD to DECREASE engine speed. FUNCTION NOTE: The selected engine speed is maintained when the handle is released. Speed of the crane functions depends on engine speed and on how far the control handles are WARNING moved in either direction from off.
Page 75: A8. Dpf Switch (Tier 4 Equipped)
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES A8. DPF Switch (Tier 4 Equipped) Cummins QSX15 Tier 4, (see DPF Condition (Tier 4) for details). NOTE: DPF = Diesel Particulate Filter (cranes equipped NOTE: A guard over the top of the rocker prevents with Tier 4 engine).
Page 76 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Tier 3 or Tier 2 Equipped 3-107 Electrical Test Port (see Electric Schematic for terminal identification) Laptop Computer Connector (for loading software and programming functions) 3-104 Tier 4 Equipped A06374_c FIGURE 3-5 3-16...
Page 77: B - Accessory Controls
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES B – Accessory Controls cab temperature. A panel indicator light illuminates when this mode is on. Figure 3-5 for the following controls. d. DEF (defrost)—Depress to energize the A/C system B1. Cab Tilt Switch to allow for rapid de-humidification of cab.
Page 78 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 3-108 Tier 3 or Tier 2 Equipped 3-104 Front of Hydraulic Tank Past or Top of Hydraulic Tank Current Right Front of Engine P1708a Under Left Armrest in Cab P293a P1822 Plug 1 to 5 places...
Page 79: B7. Crane Work Lights Switch
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Figure 3-6 for the remaining controls. B12. Machinery Heaters B7. Crane Work Lights Switch The hydraulic tank has one (current) or three to five (past) thermostatically controlled heaters (120 V or 240 V) This switch controls four optional work lights mounted on the designed to keep the oil temperature 30°F (17°C) warmer...
Page 80 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Left Side of Boom 3-109 3-112 3-111 In Left Rear Enclosure 3-104 P1910 FIGURE 3-7 3-20 Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 81: C - Indicators
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES C – Indicators 3-113 Figure 3-7 for the following indicators. Centered bubble indicates level. One half of bubble off center C1. RCL (Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter) Controls indicates approximately one Levelness See RCL Manual for operation and calibration instructions.
Page 82: D - Special Controls
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 3-107 3-101 In Cab Seat 3-104 3-114 FIGURE 3-9 D – Special Controls D4. Digital Display Allows operator to monitor three groups of crane information: Figure 3-9 for the following controls. operating conditions, operating limits, and system faults. See D1.
Page 83 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES CRANE MODE will appear on the first line of the digital This mode turns on the hand-held radio remote control and display. The available crane modes will then scroll by (one to the crane setup mode.
Page 84: D8. Limit Bypass Switch
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL • TANDEM In tandem mode, load Drums 1 and 2 are controlled at the same time by control handle B (Figure 3-10). WARNING Drum speeds are synchronized automatically to keep When bypassing a limit, carefully follow instructions under the load block level.
Page 85 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-3 Bypassable Limit Identification — Crane Serial Number 18001082 and Newer Limit Bypass Switch (D8) External Override Limit Bypass Switch (D8) (momentary key switch) (momentary key switch) Switch Limit Luffing Jib Setup Mode On...
Page 86 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL DRUM AND HANDLE In Boom IDENTIFICATION Insert In Boom Insert Item Description Main Hoist 1 (in boom insert) Main Hoist 2 (in boom butt) Whip Line Hoist Boom Hoist (in mast butt) Mast Hoist...
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Page 88: E - Boom/Luffing Hoist Controls
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 3-107 3-104 FIGURE 3-11 E – Boom/Luffing Hoist Controls brake is applied and released with handle A movement, and Drum 4 pawl is disengaged. Figure 3-11 for the following controls. E2. Drum 6 (Luffing Jib Hoist) Park Switch Figure 3-10 for drum identification.
Page 89: F - Load Drum Controls
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES When Luffing mode is selected, drum 6 appears in handle Control handle C is the middle single axis handle on right display next to handle A to indicate luffing jib hoist is active.
Page 90: G - Swing Controls
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 3-102 3-107 3-104 FIGURE 3-12 G – Swing Controls Move handle to RIGHT to SWING RIGHT. Swing speed increases in relation to handle movement. Figure 3-12 for the following controls. Release handle to CENTER to STOP. Swing speed NOTE: Swing lock is not available on current production.
Page 91: J - Setup Controls
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES H – Travel Controls Move both crawler handles in either direction from off to select desired speed and direction of travel. Press top of Figure 3-12 for the following controls. rocker to turn ON travel cruise. Release crawler handles to off.
Page 92: Max Up 1 (Boom)
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Max Up 1 (boom) Rotate limit bypass key (D5) to the bypass position and hold. Automatically stops the boom when it is raised to the preset Try to boom up SLOWLY — do not raise the boom any...
Page 93: Luffing Jib Down Limits
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES NOTE: For Crane Serial Number 18001082 and newer meeting 2010 European Requirements, the luffing LUFFING JIB MAX DN 2 jib cannot be lowered after the jib maximum up 2 CONFIRM TO RESET limit is contacted until the limit switch is reset.
Page 94: Seat Controls
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Load Moment (Rated Capacity indicator/limiter) See separate Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter Operation Manual for operating instructions. WARNING Overload Hazard! A Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter has been installed on crane to aid operator. Presence of RCL on crane in no way substitutes for or...
Page 95: Preparing Crane For Operation
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES PREPARING CRANE FOR OPERATION CAUTION Machinery Damage! WARNING Before operating crane at start of each shift, perform Read Capacity Charts! p r e v e n t i v e m a i n t e n a n c e c h e c k s a n d l u b r i c a t i o n requirements listed in Sections 5 and 6 of this manual.
Page 96: Operation
Valve Handle NOTE: Manitowoc recommends the use of engine block FIGURE 3-16 heaters and hydraulic tank heaters to aid start-up Turn ignition switch to RUN position. when the ambient temperature will be 32°F (0°C) and below.
Page 97 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES It is also normal for system fault alert and engine warning/diagnostic lights to come on after engine starts. Alert and lights should go off as engine oil pressure, Clutch Handle hydraulic oil pressure, and hydraulic oil temperature rise Disengaged to normal –...
Page 98: Boom Hoist Operation
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Select and confirm STANDARD mode. 3-104a Lower 3-117 NOTE: In Standard mode, the boom hoist drum is Boom controlled by handle A. See handle display light to Handle A Handle D determine what drum is controlled by what handle.
Page 99: Luffing Hoist Operation
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Increase engine speed to desired RPM with hand throttle. Depress foot throttle to momentarily increase CAUTION engine speed when more power is required. Rigging Damage! Push handle A (Drum 6) FORWARD from off to LOWER...
Page 100: Swing Operation
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Turn off swing park. 3-119 CAUTION Swing Left Swing Right Boom/Swing Drive Damage! Do not apply swing holding brake or turn on swing park while swinging. Brake will bring upperworks to an abrupt stop.
Page 101: Load Drum Operation
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 3-119 Lower CAUTION Handle D Load Boom Damage! Handle C Do not turn on load drum park while raising or lowering Typical All load. Brake will bring load to an abrupt stop. This action Load Drums could cause shock load damage to boom and load line.
Page 102: Travel Operation
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Travel Operation Before traveling: Plan travel route. It must be free of ground and overhead constructions. WARNING b. Check crawlers for proper adjustment. Tipping Hazard! Warn personnel to stand clear of travel area. Do not Travel surface must be firm and uniformly supporting.
Page 103 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 3-121 3-123 Forward Forward Left Right Crawler Left Crawler Right Handle Crawler Handle Crawler Handle Handle Reverse Forward Crawler Motors FIGURE 3-24 FIGURE 3-22 To make a SHARP LEFT TURN (Figure 3-23), move 12.
Page 104: Stopping Engine/ Leaving Crane Unattended
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL STOPPING ENGINE/ LEAVING CRANE outside forces (see Wind Conditions in Capacity Chart Manual). UNATTENDED NOTE: The designated person shall be familiar with the job site limitations, crane configuration, and expected weather conditions. WARNING Check that all control handles are off.
Page 105: Remote Controls
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES REMOTE CONTROLS SETUP REMOTE OFF mode when remote control is not in use. NOTE: A slight delay is normal from the time a remote t o g g l e s w i t c h i s e n a b l e d t o t h e t i m e t h e WARNING corresponding function operates.
Page 106: Jacking Controls
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Jacking Controls The rotating bed should then be leveled using the individual jacking switches, and the accuracy of the 3–Left Front Jacking Switch rotating bed level sender should be checked. 4–Right Front Jacking Switch Boom Pins Control 5–Left Rear Jacking Switch...
Page 107: Replacing Batteries In Setup Remote Control
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Rigging Winch Controls Push selected crawler pin handle UP to DISENGAGE crawler pins. 13–Rigging Winch Payout/Haul In Switch Move toggle UP to PAYOUT and hold to payout wire rope P1927b from winch. Release toggle to CENTER to STOP winch motor.
Page 108: Digital Display Screens
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL DIGITAL DISPLAY SCREENS The mast angle, battery voltage, and crane level screen (Figure 3-32) displays the following information. The digital display and scroll up/down rocker (see Special Controls in this section) allow the operator to monitor...
Page 109: Operating Limits
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Operating Limits System Faults Table 3-5 lists operating limits which can be displayed. Table 3-6 lists system faults which can be displayed. When one or more operating limit is reached, the operating When one or more system fault occurs, the system fault alert limit alert (yellow light and buzzer in cab) turns on to warn the (red light and beeper in cab) turns on to warn the operator.
Page 110 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Table 3-4 Operating Conditions Listed below are the operating conditions which can be viewed on the digital display. Unit of Display Reading Operating Range Measure Normal Operating Conditions The operating conditions listed below are displayed by scrolling up or down with the digital display selector.
Page 111 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-5 Operating Limits Listed below are limits which turn on the operating limit alert (yellow light and continuous buzzer). When the alert comes on, the OPERATING LIMIT group of the digital display indicates which limit has been reached. Take corrective action.
Page 112 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Display Reading Function Response Corrective Action SWING PARKED Stops travel function with MAX-ER. Place swing park in off position to travel. (cranes with swing lock) SWING PARKED Stops travel function without MAX-ER. 1) Place swing park in off position to travel.
Page 113 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-6 System Faults Listed below are faults which turn on the system fault alert (red light and beeper). When the alert comes on, the SYSTEM FAULT group of the digital display indicates which fault has occurred. Take corrective action. The beeper sounds intermittently.
Page 114 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Display Reading Function Response Cause of Fault LOAD PIN Load drum operation will stop. Load pin voltage not within 0.5 - 9 volts. All functions operable, but JIB ANGLE Sender output voltage 0 volts or above 9.7 and BOOM TO LUFF JIB ANG display volts.
Page 115: Function Speed/Torque Adjustment
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES FUNCTION SPEED/TORQUE ADJUSTMENT ENGINE DIAGNOSTICS General The speed of each crane function (all drums, travel, swing) and swing torque can be adjusted to suit operator needs. The Cummins QSX15 Engine has two types of fault codes: Adjustment •...
Page 116: Onboard Engine Diagnostics
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Onboard Engine Diagnostics • OFF when DPF is full and Red Engine Stop Light is ON. The soot level is critically high and past the point of a Active engine faults can be viewed on the crane’s digital manual stationary regeneration.
Page 117: Crane Diagnostics
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES CRANE DIAGNOSTICS • Crane mode screen — Allows for selecting crane mode of operation. General • Table 3-13 contains bank identifier numbers. To enable the diagnostic screens, turn limit bypass key Drum 1...
Page 118: Drum 2
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Drum 2 • Control handle Center Switch (CS) command with 0 neutral and 1 active. • PUMP A command in percent from neutral with + raise HANDLE +/-0 % 0.0 V PRESS 0 psi and - lower.
Page 119: Drum 5
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Drum 5 • Control handle Center Switch (CS) command with 0 neutral and 1 active. • PUMP A command in percent from neutral with + raise HANDLE +/-0 % 0.0 V PRESS 0 psi and - lower.
Page 120: Trk (Travel)
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Trk (Travel) The status of the digital inputs and outputs of the front console controller is displayed in the FCN screen. Each bank LEFT RIGHT BRAKE can indicate the state of up to 255 individual digital inputs or HANDLE +/-0 % 0.0 V...
Page 121: Can (Can Bus)
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES BIN Node Node Identification 3-126 Node Node Number Master (Front Console) Handles and Cab Controls Drum 3 and Pressure Senders In Boom Top or Jib Jacking, Connecting Pins, and Mast Alarms, Limits and Pump Controls In Boom Butt Drums 2, 4, 5 &...
Page 122 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL To determine a state of an individual digital input or output, • The second part of Code Number 1 is bank where the find the individual crane component in Table 3-11 Table 3- individual information is shown on the CAN screen.
Page 123: Hydraulic System Calibration
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Hydraulic System Calibration 32 = Boom hinge pins out switch 64 = Mast pins in switch See Hydraulic System Calibration Procedures in this section. 128 = Mast pins out switch 256 = Cab tilt up...
Page 124: Block Level Sensor
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Crane Mode • REMOTE TRAFFIC where bank one is transmitter identification and bank two property code of hand-held radio remote. The two banks work together and continuously display information for each radio remote in Crane Mode - STANDARD immediate area.
Page 125: Max-Er Attachment
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES MAX-ER Attachment Crane Mode Selector — Crane Without Swing Lock Crane Mode Selector — Crane with Swing Lock CAUTION Avoid Damage to Swing Drive Train! CAUTION TURN OFF swing park before attempting to travel with Avoid Damage to Swing Drive Train! MAX-ER attachment connected to crane.
Page 126 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL When the MAX-ER mode is on: Table 3-10 Backhitch Tension Cylinder Response • The load sensing pins (counterweight and mast) Backhitch Tension Counterweight Counterweight measure backhitch tension created by the lifted load. U.S. Tons...
Page 127: Digital Input And Output Item Tables
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES DIGITAL INPUT AND OUTPUT ITEM TABLES See CAN screen if the item Code Number has a CAN prefix or to FCN screen if item Code Number has a FCN prefix. Table 3-11 Table 3-12...
Page 128 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL CAN Packet Item Description CAN Packet Item Description Number (Node Number) Number (Node Number) CAN32-2-64 Left Travel Handle Reverse Direction (2) CAN33-2-16 Drum 2/5 Pump Control - Raise (3) CAN32-2-128 Power to Switches 2/Seat Switch (2)
Page 129 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES CAN Packet Item Description CAN Packet Item Description Number (Node Number) Number (Node Number) CAN36-1-64 Swing Left Pressure Sender (7) CAN36-1-128 Swing Right Pressure Sender (7) FCN-5-1 Operating Limit Alarm (Beeper) and L.E.D. (1)
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Page 131: Hydraulic System Calibration Procedures
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES HYDRAULIC SYSTEM CALIBRATION Pressure Sender Calibration PROCEDURES Figure 3-47 Figure 3-48 for the following procedure. General The pressure sender line of the calibration screen indicates if each system’s pressure sender null (0) is within 0.65-1.35 To ensure proper operation of the crane functions, the volts.
Page 132 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL number displayed on the screen in the first • If pressure appears on the gauge, bleed the column of Table 3-13. All shaded boxes to the corresponding system so the gauge reads right of the number indicate senders that failed zero pressure.
Page 133: Control Calibration
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Control Calibration Press bottom of CRANE MODE switch until (*) appears next to CONTROL CAL. Figure 3-47 Figure 3-49 for the following procedure. Increase engine speed to HIGH IDLE. The control line of the calibration screen indicates whether...
Page 134: Pump Pressure Test
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Pump Pressure Test d. Continue to scroll up or down until calibration screen appears. Figure 3-47 Figure 3-50 for the following procedure. Press bottom of CRANE MODE switch until (*) The pump pressure line of the calibration screen cycles appears next to PRESSURE TEST.
Page 135 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Percent Binary Complete Number PRESSURE SENDER CAL CONTROL CAL PUMP PRESSURE TEST CHARGE PRESSURE Binary Pressure Sender Binary Pressure Sender Number (Bank 1) Number (Bank 2) Main Hoist 1 Boom Hoist Main Hoist 2...
Page 136: Charge Pressure Check
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Charge Pressure Check Continue to scroll up or down until calibration screen appears. Figure 3-47 Figure 3-51 for the following procedure. d. The fourth line of the screen indicates charge The charge pressure line of the calibration screen indicates if pressure: any charge pump is not within 275-400 psi (19-27 bar).
Page 137 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-13 Bank Identifier Numbers Dark shaded boxes indicate ON; white boxes OFF. Manitowoc 3-77 Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 138 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Table 3-13 Bank Identifier Numbers (continued) Dark shaded boxes indicate ON; white boxes OFF. 3-78 Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 139 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Table 3-13 Bank Identifier Numbers (continued) Dark shaded boxes indicate ON; white boxes OFF. Manitowoc 3-79 Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 140 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Table 3-13 Bank Identifier Numbers (continued) Dark shaded boxes indicate ON; white boxes OFF. 3-80 Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
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Page 142: Wind Conditions
OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL WIND CONDITIONS Wind adversely affects lifting capacity and stability as shown Figure 3-52. The result could be loss of control over the load and crane, even if the load is within the crane’s capacity.
Page 143 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Forward stability is affected by wind on the rear of the boom. Wind applies a force to the boom and lo ad tha t a dd s to the c ra ne ’s overturning moment.
Page 144 OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL A16692-1 Item Description Receptacle – 240 volt Power Cord (Customer Supplied) Circuit Breaker Load Center Main – 50 amp Engine Coolant and Oil Heaters – 20 amp Cab Console and Battery Pad Heaters – 15 amp Hydraulic Tank Heater –...
Page 145: Cold Weather Heater Package
-30°F (-34°C). cord to crane. Contact your Manitowoc dealer for recommendations. Connect power cord to receptacle at rear of Do not use heater package when operating above 30°F (- operator’s cab.
Page 146: Preparation For Cold Weather
DANGER The static load carrying limitations of the steels used in Engine Explosion Hazard! Manitowoc cranes is not affected by cold weather. Therefore, Manitowoc’s standard capacity charts are acceptable for use Some engines are equipped with an air intake pre-heater.
Page 147: Engine Oil
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES Engine Oil s ta r t u p . T h e h e a t e r s a r e d e s i g n e d t o k e e p t h e o i l temperature 30°F (17°C) warmer than the ambient...
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Page 149 Install Counterweight ............4-39 Manitowoc...
Page 150 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Install Carbody Counterweight ..........4-39 Install Crane Counterweight .
Page 151 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Handling Components ............4-80 Rigging Assembly Drawings .
Page 152 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Removing Wire Rope from Shipping Reel ........4-117 Seizing and Cutting Wire Rope .
Page 153: Rigging Drawings
• Do not allow crane to go more than 3° out of level when operating rotating bed jacks. SELF-ERECTING EQUIPMENT The 18000 is equipped with the following self-erect WARNING components for assembly and disassembly: Avoid Falling Off Crane and Boom!
Page 154: Assist Crane Requirements
Optional boom ladders are available from Manitowoc. If your crane has ladders, see the instructions later in this section. Read and become thoroughly familiar with the instructions in...
Page 155 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION FIGURE 4-1 Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 156 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Refer to the following for lifting information: • Carbody and Adapter Frame Lifting Data (Figure 4-3) • Upperworks Lifting Data (Figure 4-2) • Crawler Lifting Data Decal (Figure 4-23) WARNING Crush Hazard! • Use proper size rigging to lift as shown.
Page 157: Retaining Connecting Pins
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION COLD WEATHER MAST OPERATION It is owner’s/user’s responsibility to ensure that all lifting slings, hooks, and shackles are in safe working order and The live mast, live mast cylinders, and live mast arms can be capable of handling loads applied to them.
Page 158 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 4-100 (not shown) Item Description Item Description Boom Rotating Bed Jack (2 at Rear) Drum 1 (Main Hoist) Crane (Upperworks) Counterweight Drum 6 (Luffing Hoist) Live Mast Straps Drum 7 (Rigging Winch) Live Mast...
Page 159 • Upper counterweight installed (trays and boxes). NOTE 4 Applies to 100 ft (30.5 m) and 140 ft (42.7 m) mast. Contact the Manitowoc Crane Care Lattice Team for swing and travel specifications not listed. Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 160: Shipping Crane Components
SHIPPING CRANE COMPONENTS OPERATING CONTROLS It is the owner/user’s responsibility to ensure the following: To assemble and disassemble the 18000 with the self- erecting system, the engine must be running and the crane • All trailer loads comply with local, state, and federal SETUP REMOTE mode must be selected and confirmed.
Page 161: Pre-Start Checks
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Repair or refill as required. P1876 Gear Boxes Check for leaks. Check levels. Repair or refill as required. Hydraulic System Check for leaks. Check level. Repair or refill as required. Make sure hydraulic shut-off valve is open.
Page 162: Remove Rotating Bed From Trailer
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Remove Rotating Bed from Trailer Remove all nuts with studs (1) on rotating bed (2). Remove wind deflector (3, View B). Remove Wind Deflectors Attach deflector to studs on counterweight tray (4, View NOTE Wind deflectors are not provided on current C) and secure with nuts (2 places).
Page 163 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Shipping Working Working Position Position Position 4-104 View A Working Position P2512 View B (4 places) 4-105 P2513 Storage Position Working Position View D Rear Jack Stored Position (2 places) P2510 View C Rear Jack Working Position (2 places)
Page 164: Deploy Rotating Bed Jacks
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Legend for Figure 4-9 Figure 4-10 Item Description Item Description Rotating Bed Pin with Hair-Pin Cotters Jack (4 each) Compression Link Operator’s Cab Strut Trailer Pin — 1-1/8 in (28.6 mm) Dia x 4-3/4 in (60.3 mm) Long...
Page 165 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Shipping P2514 Position 4-104 View B Operating View A Storage Position P1961 Position Pin Here to Level Pad Operating Position View C View D Operating Position Operating Position 4-107a 4-106a View G Storage Position...
Page 166: Alignment Pendants
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Legend for Figure 4-11 Item Description Rotating Bed Jack (4 each) Operator’s Cab Trailer Figure 4-9 for Items 5 through 13 Jack Pad U-Shaped Locking Pin Jack Pad Support Rod Hair-Pin Cotter Hose from Jack...
Page 167 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 4-108 View A 3a or 3b View C 4-106b (unlatched) 4-109 P1936a View B Lifted from Trailer 4-110 View D Alignment (disengaged) View F Front pin shown — rear pins similar. (latched) P1936b 4-111...
Page 168: Remove Carbody And Adapter Frame From Trailer
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Remove Carbody and Adapter Frame from NOTE Rotating bed must not be more than 3° out of level when extending or retracting rotating bed Trailer jacks. Figure 4-12 for the following procedure. Unlatch front and rear keeper plates (8, View F) and...
Page 169 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 4-113 P1963 View A Lift Here with Forks View B Align This Edge with Front and Rear or Carbody Item Description Carbody Carbody Pedestal Carbody Pedestal Support Pad Pedestal Adjustment Screw Rear Rotating Bed Jack...
Page 170: Lower Crane Onto Carbody Pedestals
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Lower Crane onto Carbody Pedestals Retract front jacks slightly, remove front jack pads and store (see Figure 4-7). Figure 4-13 for the following procedure. Fully retract both front jacks and store as follows: Remove four carbody pedestals (2) from storage.
Page 171 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Item Description Steps Side Catwalk (2 places) Rear Catwalk Cab Rear Catwalk Operator’s Cab Fixed Pin (2 each catwalk) Quick-Release Pin (2 each catwalk) Leveling Bolt (2 each catwalk) Support (2 each catwalk) Sleeve (2 each step)
Page 172: Install Rotating Bed Catwalks And Steps (Past Production)
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Install Rotating Bed Catwalks and Steps Using nylon slings from assist crane, lift steps (1) into position alongside either catwalk. (Past Production) Slide tubes at top of steps through sleeves (9) on Side and Rear Catwalks underside of catwalk.
Page 173 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Item Description LIFT Steps Side Catwalk (2 places) Rear Catwalk Cab Rear Catwalk Operator’s Cab Fixed Pin (2 each catwalk) Quick-Release Pin (2 each catwalk) View A Leveling Bolt (2 each catwalk) Support (2 each catwalk)
Page 174: Install Rotating Bed Side And Rear Catwalks And Steps (Current Production)
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Install Rotating Bed Side and Rear Catwalks Connect Hydraulic Hoses and Electric and Steps (Current Production) Cables Uncouple hydraulic hoses on sides of adapter frame and Side and Rear Catwalks rotating bed (Figure 4-18, View C).
Page 175 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Item Description Cab Left Platform Hex Head Cap Screw (.5-13 X 1.00 G5) Flat Washer (.5" SST) Quick Release Pin (15.88 DIA X 63.5 LG) Platform Weldment Cotter Pin (1/8" dia. X 6.5" LG)
Page 176: Install Cab Left Platform (Current Production)
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Install Cab Left Platform (Current inserting quick release pins (9) into working position holes in weldments (5). Production) Remove quick release pin (4, two places, Views C and Figure 4-16 for the following procedure.
Page 177 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Item Description Cab Rear Platform Assy Hex Head Cap Screw (.5-13 X 1.00.00.65) Flat Washer (.5-inch steel) 14 13 Quick Release Pin (15.88" dia. x 63.5" LG) Platform Weldment Hair Pin Cotter 1-Hole Pin Rubber Bumper Cotter Pin (1/8"...
Page 178: Install Cab Rear Platform (Current Production)
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Install Cab Rear Platform (Current Remove chain slings from lifting holes in platform assembly. Production) Level the platform’s catwalk as required after installation Figure 4-17 for the following procedure. with two leveling bolts (21).
Page 179 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION WNE06 P1947d View J P1954a P1935 View A P1936a WN12 WNE08 View I View K P1947a View B P1953 P1947e View H P1947f 4-115 View C View G P1947c P1946 P1947b View D View E...
Page 180 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Legend for Figure 4-18 View Type Purpose Comment Ends of all disconnected cables and hoses must be covered with closures or sealing caps (or looped together) to protect them from water and dirt. Electric...
Page 181: Configure Enclosure Panels
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Configure Enclosure Panels Working Position Reposition enclosure panels on both sides of crane by Figure 4-19 for the following procedure. swapping sides with panels (1) and (2) and relocating to NOTE This procedure only applies to crane when shipped the rear of the rotating bed.
Page 182 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 4-116 11° Mast Angle Stored 4-117 4-118 View A 4-119 Working With MAX-ER Configuration View D Item Description View B Live Mast Standard Pin Mast Assist Arms with Cylinders Configuration Drum 3 (Whip Line) Live Mast Straps (2 places) 114°...
Page 183: Raise Live Mast To Operating Position
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Raise Live Mast To Operating Position Scroll to MAST ANGLE on digital display to monitor mast angles during raising procedure. Figure 4-20 for the following procedure. Increase engine speed to desired RPM. The following controls are used to raise the mast. See...
Page 184 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL A1258 4-122 From Drum 3 4-121 View A View B MAXIMUM CAPACITY Item Description 120,000 lb (54 430 kg) at 26 ft (7,9 m) Radius Live Mast Owner-Furnished Nylon Slings Assist Crane Load Block...
Page 185: Install Assembly Block
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 11. Proceed to use mast as a boom with mast hoist control Reeve wire rope from Drum 3 through sheaves in mast for remainder of self-erect assembly procedure. point and sheaves in assembly block (5, View B).
Page 186 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL MAXIMUM CAPACITY P1932 View H 120,000 lb (54 431 kg) at 26 ft (7,9 m) Radius View J P1931 4-125 View A Legend on next page P1927a View G Front of Carbody P1966 P1965...
Page 187: Install First Crawler
88,255 lb (40 032 kg) NOTE Crawler connecting pins (2, View F) are shipped 3° for Installation from Manitowoc in retracted position. This is Shackle (4) required to meet shipping width requirements. Collars (3, View E) are stored on the carbody.
Page 188 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL View C P1941d View B P1932a Legend on next page (stored) P1941a View D 4-127 View A Pin Here to (Removed) Tilt Pad View G (4 places each crawler) View E P1962 P1966 4-128...
Page 189: Install First Crawler (Continued)
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Install First Crawler (continued) 20. Fully retract rear jacks and swing 180° (View A). Swing slowly while watching rear jack pads as they Figure 4-24 for the remaining steps. approach crawler pads. If crawler pads are tight, it 12.
Page 190 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL See View B See View C 4-130 View F View A Cast Counterweight (2 places) Maximum Counterweight Arrangement Shown See Counterweight Assembly Drawings at End of this Section for Optional Arrangements See View B...
Page 191: Install Counterweight
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Install Counterweight Lower first box onto tray so it is centered between alignment lugs. Lift only one box at a time. Refer to the Counterweight Assembly Drawings at the end of Lifting lugs must face to front and rear of tray.
Page 192 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Nearest Top Nearest Butt End of Butt End of Top View A View B View E View D View C View F FIGURE 4-26 4-40 Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 193: Stow Mast Supports
Lower the struts slightly and reinstall pins (9, View Support E) in the lugs on the mast butt. * Same sling provided by Manitowoc for crawler handling. Rotate support (13, View E) and struts (12) to the stowed position (View F).
Page 194 Mast Support Pin with Snap Pins Alignment Pin with Snap Pin Mast Connecting Pin 4-234 Shoulder Screw (Current Production Only) View A * Same sling provided by Manitowoc for Mast Handling Arrangement crawler handling. P1934b Saddle P1934 View B Current Production...
Page 195: Remove Assembly Block
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Remove Assembly Block Lift mast butt and top into position over saddles in rotating bed (View D). Reverse steps under Install Assembly Block topic on Lower mast butt and top so alignment pins (9) rest in page 4-33.
Page 196 P1957 Mast Insert – 40 ft (12,2 m) 1 Required for 100 ft (30,5 m) Mast 2 Required for 140 ft (42,7 m) Mast * Same sling provided by Manitowoc for crawler handling. View M 2 places FIGURE 4-27 continued...
Page 197: Assemble Mast Inserts
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Figure 4-27 for the remaining steps. Four lifting lugs are located on top chords of both inserts (16 and 17). Use chain sling (3) to lift inserts. 17. Check that retaining pins (11, View H) are installed in equalizer forks (12) so boom hoist equalizer cannot fall Place insert (16) on blocking in front of mast butt.
Page 198 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL (stored) View D 4-134 View A 3 ft (0,9 m) (working) 4-136 (stored) 4-135 View G View B 2 places 2 places 4-137 Inboard View C Side P1958 View D 2 places (stored) P1957...
Page 199: Connect Mast Inserts To Mast Butt
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Lift mast butt and inserts to align bottom holes. Insert pins (13, View F). Legend for Figure 4-28 Slacken and disconnect lifting slings. Item Description Mast Butt NOTE It is not necessary to store mast supports (7,...
Page 200 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL For Mast Straps, Pin Collars Face OUT For MAX-ER Straps, Pin Collars Face IN. If in doubt, see Mast Assembly drawing at end of this section for proper orientation of pin heads and collars.
Page 201: Attach Mast Top To Inserts
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Connect Mast Straps Figure 4-29 for the following procedure. Legend for Figure 4-29 Mast straps and links are shipped in the stored position on Item Description the fixed mast top and inserts as shown in View B. Connect...
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Page 203: Perform Mast Pre-Raising Checks
 Mast hinge pins fully engaged. USING ASSEMBLED 18000 BOOM AS HOLDBACK  Mast inserts installed in proper sequence. If the 18000 boom is used as the holdback, the following boom length is required:  Mast straps pinned in working position.
Page 204 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL P1241 4-144 View A View B Edge of Crawler P1241a Center of In Cab Load Block Circled numbers match steps in raising procedure. View C 65° P1959 View D 4-145 View E 4-146 View G...
Page 205: Raise Mast
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Raise Mast Circled numbers in Figure 4-30 match the following steps. CAUTION Start crane engine and select/confirm SETUP mode. Mast Damage! Avoid mast or equalizer damage. Do not proceed to raise Attach assist crane to boom hoist equalizer (View D): mast until fixed mast straps are unpinned from strap Attach 4-leg chain sling to lifting holes in equalizer.
Page 206 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 4-148 View H 4-151 View J Shims Mast Stop Guide Mast stop guides should Engagement with pin should take place 1/3 to 1/2 of way bottom out against pins down rear side of saddle in within 1/8 in (3,2 mm) of both mast stop guides.
Page 207: Assemble And Install Boom And Jib
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 12. Continue to raise live mast while paying out boom hoist 19. If not already done, install boom and jib. wire rope. Check Mast Stop Pressure Keep boom hoist rope as slack as possible to prevent...
Page 208: Pre-Raising Checks
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL PRE-RAISING CHECKS  Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter properly installed and operational. Perform the following pre-raising checks and correct any  Automatic boom stop properly installed. Must be defects before raising boom or boom and jib.
Page 209: Raising Boom And Jib
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION RAISING BOOM AND JIB b. Turn each adjusting rod (4, View C) until appropriate holes for desired jib offset are aligned (View B). Figure 4-32 for the following procedure. Hole A for 5° offset Read and adhere to raising and lowering limitations Hole B for 20°...
Page 210 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL A1286 4-211 Pick Straps Midway View A Between These Two Points, if Necessary 4-210 View B View C (shipping) P2181 P2180 Hole A Hole B Item Description #55 Boom Top #49 Jib Jib Stop...
Page 211: Crane Disassembly
5. Take the A holdback is required to raise the fixed mast. Either the following corrective action: assembled 18000 boom or an assist crane can be used. Attach slings from assist crane to straps Using Assembled 18000 Boom as Holdback...
Page 212 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Circled numbers match steps in lowering procedure. P1959 View B 4-152 View A Rope 65° Guard 4-149 4-146 View H 4-153 View C Edge of Center of View G Crawler Block P1241 P1241a View E...
Page 213 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Lower Mast 10. As mast nears vertical, tighten mast hoist wire rope as required so mast moves smoothly forward past vertical. Circled numbers in Figure 4-33 match the following steps. 11. Continue to lower live mast by slowly paying out mast Position crane on a firm, level surface.
Page 214 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 4-155 (working) 4-157 View C MAX-ER Straps (if equipped) View B 4-154 View A P1970 P1958 4-136 (stored) View E View D 2 places (erecting) P1971 View G (lowered) 2 places (stored) View F...
Page 215: Store Wire Rope Guide
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Unpin adjustable links (7, View B) from fixed mast straps (3). Legend for Figure 4-34 If long end of adjustable links (7) is down, remove pins Item Description (8), rotate adjustable links 180°, and reinstall pins (8).
Page 216 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 4-134 View J 4-158 View K Item Description Chain Sling Mast Top Mast Insert – 20 ft (6,1 m) Mast Insert – 40 ft (12,2 m) Mast Butt Pin with Safety Pin Nylon Lifting Slings (Owner Supplied)
Page 217: Remove Rear Platforms And Catwalk
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Remove Rear Platforms and Catwalk 13. Attach nylon lifting slings (18) from assist crane to top chords of mast inserts (14 and 15, View J). (Past Production Lift against chords only — never lift against lacings.
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Page 219: Remove Carbody Counterweight
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Remove Carbody Counterweight Carbody counterweights may be removed with the live mast. CAUTION Reverse steps under Install Carbody Counterweight topic on Jack Damage! page 4-39. Prevent damage to jacks: Mast can be used as a boom with mast hoist control for Figure 4-35 for the following steps.
Page 220 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL P1932a P1941d P1941a View C View A View B (stored) 4-159 View D View F (4 places each crawler) P1932 View E Item Description Guard Snap Pin Bolt with Locknut (8 each) Drive Shaft...
Page 221: Remove Crawlers
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Remove Crawlers b. Then travel both crawlers in required direction to slacken top crawler pads at drive shaft end of both Mast should be operated between 114° (mast arms fully crawlers. extended) and approximately 150° — 26 ft (7,9 m) radius —...
Page 222 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL View H Center of Crawler P2494 Do Not Block Directly Under Between Pads Center Pad 4-160 View G P2493 P2495 View J Do Not Block Here Both Ends of Crawler at Either End Directly Under a Pad As...
Page 223 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Position jack pads as shown in Figure 4-35, View B. 13. Place hardwood blocking under crawler pads as shown in Views H and J. Swing upperworks so rotating bed is perpendicular to carbody and rear jacks are next to crawler to be 14.
Page 224 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL P1964 View P 4-161 View N P1972 Item Description Hook Assembly Block 4-Leg Chain Sling Shackle View Q (2 places) 4-162 View R FIGURE 4-36 continued 4-72 Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 225: Remove Assembly Block
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 19. Fully retract rear jacks. After second crawler is removed, swing only enough to align rotating bed with carbody and ENGAGE SWING LOCK. 20. Position jack pads as shown in Figure 4-35, View B.
Page 226: Separate Rotating Bed From Carbody
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Separate Rotating Bed From Carbody truck cab (see Configure Enclosure Panels on page 4-29 and reverse step one). Disconnect hydraulic hoses on sides of adapter frame Remove steps and store all catwalks. and rotating bed (Figure 4-18).
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Page 228: Boom Ladder Assembly
Guide ladder through lacings to outside of insert or butt. • Avoid improper use. Ladder is intended for use only on Manitowoc #79A and #55 boom inserts. Any other Installing Ladders on Boom Inserts use is prohibited. Lift ladder to desired outside location on insert so that upper •...
Page 229 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 4-163 View A Ladders Keeper Stored Rubber Latch (2 places) Ladder View B (4 places) Hook (2 places) Boom Ladder Butt View C Ladder Hooked (4 places) Over Top Chord Past Production View D...
Page 230 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL View A Ladders Rubber Latch Keeper Stored (2 places) 4-163 Ladder View B (4 places) Hook (2 places) 40 Foot Insert Ladder View C (4 places) Current Production Pad Firm Against Bottom Chord View D...
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Page 232: Boom And Jib Rigging
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL BOOM AND JIB RIGGING Rigging Assembly Drawings Boom and jib sections (top, inserts, straps) must be Assist Crane Requirements assembled in proper sequence according to applicable An assist crane capable of handling the boom and jib Boom and Jib Rigging drawings at the end of this section.
Page 233: Identifying Boom And Jib Sections And Straps
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Identifying Boom and Jib Sections and Boom straps and links are marked for proper identification as shown in View D, Figure 4-40. Straps NOTE The markings shown in Figure 4-40 can vary Boom and jib sections are marked for proper identification as...
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Page 235: Boom Installation
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Boom Installation Jib stops (2) are shipped in the assembled position on boom butt (1) as shown in View A. Before installing the boom butt, inspect both jib stops for WARNING proper operation, as follows: Crushing Injury Hazard! Fully raise and lower boom stop (2) by hand.
Page 236 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL View B Lift with Lug on Ends of Sheave Shaft Lug B P1221 Lug A 4-166 SHIPPING POSITION View A OPERATING POSITION 4-168 View C 3, 4, or 5 See Boom Rigging Drawing at End of this Section...
Page 237: Assemble Boom Butt And First Insert
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Assemble Boom Butt and First Insert Remove slings. Install Second Insert Figure 4-42 for the following procedure. Place boom butt (1) on blocking in front of crane as See Boom Rigging Drawings at the end of this section to shown in View F.
Page 238 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL P1956f P1956a P1956b View C View B Inside Each Boom (engaged) Butt Leg View D (disengaged) P1956c 4-171 View A View E (engaged) P1947d View F2 View F1 View G1 View G2 P1956g P1956e...
Page 239: Install Boom Butt And Assembled Inserts
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Install Boom Butt and Assembled Inserts 14. Connect hydraulic hoses (3a, View G1) to couplers (3c) on boom butt. This step must be performed to relieve Figure 4-43 for the following procedure. trapped pressure from boom hinge pin cylinders.
Page 240 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL (stored) 4-168 View B 4-169 View C 4-173 View A #55 Boom #79A Boom (if equipped) see Boom Rigging Assembly Drawing View D NOTE If equipped with grease lines for Drum 6 Storage Lift Here...
Page 241: Assemble Remaining Boom Sections
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Assemble Remaining Boom Sections Align lugs near bottom of boom point with lugs on boom top. Figure 4-44 for the following procedure. Pin to boom top with pins (9). Install cotter pins. Boom inserts, including medium insert if applicable, 10.
Page 242 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL View B 4-178 NOTE All collars must face SHIPPING inside of boom. Collar 4-178 View C WORKING View D Retaining (typical) 4-177 View A View E 8 (stored) Equalizer Rails 4-179 7 (stored Rear Strap...
Page 243: Connect Boom Straps - #55-79A Boom
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Connect Boom Straps — #55-79A Boom Pins (8) are stored on equalizer rails (View E). Pin links (7, View F) to straps (1) on adjacent insert Figure 4-45 for the following procedure. with pins (9). Pins (9) are stored in tubes on insert Boom straps and links are shipped in the stored position on lacings (View E).
Page 244 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL View B SHIPPING Collar 4-178 NOTE Collars must face View C inside of boom. WORKING View D Retaining (typical) 4-177 View A View E 8 (stored) 4-183 Equalizer Rear Strap and Rails Link Pin...
Page 245: Connect Boom Straps - #55 Or #55A Boom
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Connect Boom Straps — #55 or #55A Boom Stop pins must be installed to prevent equalizer from accidentally sliding back on rails during Figure 4-46 for the following procedure. link assembly. Boom straps and links are shipped in the stored position on d.
Page 246 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 4-184 Holes A Item Description Lower Boom Point Upper Boom Point Pin with Snap Pins 4-185 Holes B Holes A Holes B 4-176 FIGURE 4-47 To Cable Reel From Adapter Frame To Junction Box...
Page 247: Install Standard Upper Boom Point
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Figure 4-46 for the remaining steps. Swing lower boom point away from boom top and store. Using pin (17), attach pendant (16) to connecting link (18) and to link (19) or pendant (21, View G) (also see Store pins (4 and 5) in lower boom point holes.
Page 248 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL A15946-2,3,4 Item Description Boom Top Lower Boom Point Lifting Lug Pin with Cotter Pins Link Stored Pin with Cotter Pins Roller 4-187 View A Installed 4-188 View B 4-1829 View C FIGURE 4-50 4-96...
Page 249: Install Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Figure 4-50 for the remaining steps. Remove pins (4, View A) to disconnect links (5) from storage position. WARNING Allow links to hang down. Crushing Injury Hazard! Attach equal length slings from assist crane to four lifting Prior to raising boom, warn personnel to stand clear of lugs (3, View A) on extended upper boom point (2).
Page 250: Install Block-Level Transmitter
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 1° Item Description Transmitter Hinge — MUST FACE DOWN Socket-Head Screw, #10 (4) Washer, #10 (4) Bracket Large Flange — MUST FACE DOWN Cap Screw, 3/8 in (4) Washer, 3/8 in (4) Load Block...
Page 251: Boom Pre-Raising Checks
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Connect the following electric cables to the appropriate Connect electrical cable at base of wind speed mounting receptacles or junction box: bracket. • Boom angle indicator Boom Pre-Raising Checks • Boom point limit switches Perform the following pre-raising checks and correct any •...
Page 252 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL #55-79A Boom Intermediate Suspension for 100 ft (30,5 M) mast Pin to Pin to Components are identical on both sides of boom sections. Holes Holes Figure 4-45 360 ft (109,7 m) 380 ft (115,8 m)
Page 253 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION #55 or 55A Boom Intermediate Suspension for 140 ft (42,7 m) Mast Not Required for 100 ft (30,5 m) Mast Components are identical on Store Item 20 here both sides of boom sections. Store Item 20 here when not in use.
Page 254: Boom Removal
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Boom Removal Boom removal is the reverse of installation. CAUTION Pendant Damage! Use extreme care while lowering boom equipped with intermediate suspension. Boom straps can land on and WARNING crush intermediate suspension pendants. Tipping Hazard! Continue to lower boom onto blocking until boom straps Prevent crane from tipping.
Page 255 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 14. Before removing 10 ft (3 m) insert: Disconnect hydraulic hoses (3a, Figure 4-43, View G1) from couplers (3c) on boom butt. Disconnect hydraulic hoses (8, Figure 4-43, View H1) at connections between insert and boom butt.
Page 256 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Item Description Model 18000 Crane MAX-ER Attachment (if equipped) Mast Boom Hoist Equalizer Backstay Straps Jib Strut Jib Strut Straps and Links Jib Strap Equalizer Jib Stop Jib Top and Insert Straps #79A Fixed Jib Wire Rope Guide –...
Page 257: Fixed Jib Installation
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Fixed Jib Installation If installed, remove standard upper boom point. Lower boom point assembly can remain installed on General boom top. The following instructions apply to the #79A fixed jib Connect unused block-up limit electric cords to...
Page 258 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL 4-196 View B View A 3 Behind End Plate (5) 7 (shipping position) 4-197 P2140 P2186 P2112 View D View C1 View C2 (outside of boom) (inside boom) 4-198 View E Item Description #55 or 55A Boom Top...
Page 259: Assemble Jib
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Assemble Jib Install Upper Jib Point Figure 4-57 for the following procedure. Lift upper jib point (10, View F) into position at end of jib top. NOTE Jib assembly is identical to boom assembly. In these instructions, it is assumed that assembly Pin upper point to jib top with pins (11).
Page 260 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL (shipping position) 4-200 View A 4-198 View B Longer sling attached to strut top (folded) (stored) 4-202 View C View F 4-201 Pin pendants (14) here for P2184 View D storage 10 (unfolded) 4-203...
Page 261: Attach Jib Stop To Boom Top
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Attach Jib Stop to Boom Top support struts (13, View D) to rest on jib butt cross tubes. Lift strut assembly into position at boom top (17, View E) Figure 4-58 for the following procedure.
Page 262 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Circled numbers match steps Boom Length Pin Position in raising procedure. P2179 140–180 ft (42,7–54,9 m) Hole B 200–240 ft (60,9–73,2 m) 260–300 ft (79,2–91,4 m) 4-205 View A Hole A View B 4-206...
Page 263: Raise Jib Strut
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Raise Jib Strut Continue raising strut top until strut supports are clear of jib butt. Figure 4-59 for the following procedure. Circled Rotate strut supports (6) to stored position on strut butt numbers in figure match the following steps.
Page 264 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL P2187 Circled numbers match steps in raising procedure. P2188 View B View C 4-208 View A P2185 View D P2190 View E P2195a View G 4-209 View F FIGURE 4-60 4-112 Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
Page 265: Raise Jib Strut (Continued)
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Legend for Figure 4-60 Item Description Item Description Jib Strut Top Equalizer Link Jib Strut Butt and/or Strut Insert Connecting Pin w/Collar and Retaining Pins Sling from Assist Crane Jib Straps Adjustable Link Pin w/Snap Pin, 2-1/2 in (64 mm)
Page 266: Jib Removal
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Jib Removal 10. Disconnect lifting sling (8) from equalizer (13). 11. Repeat steps 7–10 for other equalizer. Disconnect Electric Cords Figure 4-59 for the remaining steps. Disconnect remaining electric cords from respective junction boxes and switches. Install terminating plugs on junction 12.
Page 267: Disconnect Jib Straps
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Disconnect Jib Straps Store Jib Strap Support Brackets Reverse steps under Connect Jib Straps topic (page 4-107). Reverse steps under Install Jib Strap Support Brackets topic (page 4-107). NOTE Disconnecting jib straps is not necessary if jib is not being prepared for shipping.
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Page 269: Wire Rope Installation
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION WIRE ROPE INSTALLATION NOTE Wire rope manufacturer’s recommendations take Reel precedence over information in this section. Wire Rope Storage Drum Brake Store wire rope in coils or on reels off the ground or floor in a clean and dry indoor location.
Page 270: Anchoring Wire Rope To Drum
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL WARNING! Seizings Wire Rope Type Falling Load Hazard! Required 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 271: Anchoring Wire Rope To Socket And Wedge
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Anchoring Wire Rope to Socket And Wedge Apply tension to wire rope as it is wound slowly onto drum. First wrap must be tight against drum flange for approximately three-fourths of drum diameter (see...
Page 272 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL WARNING Falling Load Hazard! Wire rope can break if the following precaution is not observed: • Do not attach dead end of wire rope to live end of wire rope with wire rope clip. Wire rope clip will transfer load from live side of wire rope to dead end, seriously weakening attachment.
Page 273: Anchoring Wire Rope To Button Socket
A1263 General Button Some rotation-resistant wire rope supplied by Manitowoc is equipped with a No. 1.5 pad eye welded to the leading end of the wire rope or to the button on the end of the wire rope. A rigging line can be attached to the pad eye to make it easier to reeve the load block.
Page 274 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL A1189 A09310 Rope Pull Rigging Line Clips with Winch or Fork-Lift Truck Rigging Line Wire Rope from Drum Wire Rope P1519 Boom Point Sheaves Load Block Sheaves Wire Rope EXAMPLE without Button Wire Rope...
Page 275: Rigging Winch Operation
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION RIGGING WINCH OPERATION If your crane is equipped with the optional rigging winch P2314a (Drum 7), see the Rigging Winch Assembly drawing at the end of this section for wire rope routing. Selecting Rigging Winch Mode...
Page 276: Operating Rigging Winch (Current Production)
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL Move boom hoist control handle to off and push corresponding drum control handle forward to pay out rope from drum. Rigging winch will haul in rope WARNING automatically. Flying Object Hazard! NOTE In rigging winch mode, the drum control handle Do not attempt to disconnect rigging rope from drum rope farthest to the right controls Drums 3 and 6.
Page 277 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Route rigging rope through guide sheaves in boom butt. • To operate drum 6, drum 3 park switch must be See Rigging Winch Assembly drawing at the end of this on and drum 6 park switch must be off.
Page 278: Load Block Reeving
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL LOAD BLOCK REEVING Load Block Identification WARNING See the Boom Assembly Drawings at the end of this section Falling Load Hazard! for a complete list of load blocks and weight balls available Limit load to be handled with shackle to capacity of load for this crane.
Page 279 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION Lifting Lugs 4-213 View B Reeving Position 4-212 WARNING Shackle Avoid Death or Serious injury! (optional) • Exercise care when block is standing in vertical View A position, as the potential for tipping exists.
Page 280 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL One Drum Two Drum 1-1/8 in (28 mm) Rope 1-1/8 in (28 mm) Rope Dead End Dead Ends One Drum Two Drum 1-1/4 in (32 mm) Rope 1-1/4 in (32 mm) Rope Figure 4-67...
Page 281 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION STANDARD UPPER BOOM POINT A08516 4-216 4-217 8 OR 9 2-Part 1-1/8 in (28 mm) Wire Rope 2-Part 1-Part 1-1/4 in (32 mm) Wire Rope 1-1/4 in (32 mm) Wire Rope 1-1/8 in (28 mm) Wire Rope...
Page 282 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL A08237 Extended Upper Point on #55-79A Boom #79A Fixed Jib Reeve Lower Point (14) from Left to Right when Drum 1 is Used (Standard Arrangement) Reeve Lower Point (14) from Right to Left when Drum 2 is Used...
Page 283 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION SINGLE HOIST DRUM REEVING #55, #55A, and #79A Tops 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 284 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SINGLE HOIST DRUM REEVING #55, #55A, and #79A Tops Boom Top Wire Rope Guide Lower Boom Point 14 Part 12 Part 9 Sheave Block 9 Sheave Block 18 Part 16 Part 9 Sheave Block...
Page 285 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION SINGLE HOIST DRUM REEVING #55, #55A, and #79A Tops A1268a3 Lower Boom Point Boom Top Wire Rope Guide 24 Part 26 Part 13 Sheave Block 13 Sheave Block 28 Part 30 Part 4-226 15 Sheave Block...
Page 286 SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL TANDEM HOIST DRUM REEVING A1268a4 #55, #55A, and #79A Tops Boom Top Wire Rope Guide Lower Boom Point 8 Part 12 Part 9 Sheave Block 9 Sheave Block 16 Part 20 Part 9 Sheave Block...
Page 287 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION TANDEM HOIST DRUM REEVING #55A Top Boom Top Wire Rope Guide Lower Boom Point 4-228 32 Part 17 Sheave Block 1-1/4 in (32 mm) Rope Capacities Greater Than 661 USt (600 t) FIGURE 4-78 continued...
Page 288: Block Level Sensor Adjustment
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 18000 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. Sensor Adjustment...
Page 289: Live Mast Reeving
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION LIVE MAST REEVING Manitowoc provides a 7/8 in (22 mm) terminator socket and wedge for anchoring the wire rope to the mast hoist sheave General cluster on the rotating bed. The live mast wire rope must be reeved between Drum 5 and...
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Page 291: Section 5
Lubrication ..............5-1 Manitowoc...
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Page 293 18000 OPERATOR MANUAL LUBRICATION SECTION 5 LUBRICATION LUBRICATION See F2104 at the end of this section. Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
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Page 295 Fiberglass Maintenance ............6-1 Manitowoc...
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Page 297: Inspection And Maintenance Checklist
18000 OPERATOR MANUAL MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST SECTION 6 MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE FIBERGLASS MAINTENANCE CHECKLIST See Bulletin W04-009 at the end of this section See F2097 at the end of this section. Manitowoc Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23...
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