Boom Pre-Raising Checks; Install Wind Speed Indicator Assembly - Manitowoc 18000 Operator's Manual

18000 OPERATOR MANUAL
5. Connect the following electric cables to the appropriate
receptacles or junction box:
• Boom angle indicator
• Boom point limit switches
• Automatic boom stop limit switch
• Block-up limit switches
• Block-level indicator/transmitter, if equipped
See Boom Wiring and Limits Drawing at the end of this
section.
6. If equipped with work lights, move the light in the boom
butt from the shipping position to the working position
(see Figure 4-52).
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WORKING

Install Wind Speed Indicator Assembly

Install wind speed indicator if removed for shipping. Use star
washers to attach mounting bracket to boom top to provide a
good ground (see Wind Speed Assembly drawing at end of
this section).
Manitowoc
Item Description
1 Boom Butt
2 Work Light
3 Bracket
4 Clamp
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SHIPPING
FIGURE 4-52
Published 12-05-17, Control # 032-23
Connect electrical cable at base of wind speed mounting
bracket.

Boom Pre-Raising Checks

Perform the following pre-raising checks and correct any
defects before raising boom.
 Crane on firm, level surface.
 Crawlers blocked if required per Capacity Chart.
 All connecting pins installed and properly retained.
 Boom inserts installed in proper sequence.
 Boom straps installed in proper sequence.
 All jib backstay straps, links, and pins removed from
boom sections (if jib will not be used).
 All insert and strap connecting pins installed and
properly retained.
 Lower boom point removed if required per Capacity
Chart.
 Load lines spooled tightly onto drums and engaged with
proper sheaves. Load lines securely anchored to
sockets at boom points or at load block and weight ball.
 All blocking, tools, and other items removed from boom.
 Electronic boom angle indicator properly installed and
adjusted.
 Block-up limit control properly installed and operational.
 Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter properly installed and
operational.
 Automatic boom stop properly installed. Must be
adjusted after boom is raised.
 Physical boom stop operating properly.
 Crane and attachment properly lubricated.
 Wind within allowable limits for operation.
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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