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8406 H OWNERS MANUAL Manual No. 480899 Rev. 07/26/2004 Serial No. __________________ Mailing Address: P.O. Box 580697 Tulsa, OK 74158-0697 Physical Address: Phone (918) 836-0463 4707 N. Mingo Rd. Fax (918) 834-5979 Tulsa, OK 74117-5904 http://www.autocrane.com...
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Serial No.: Date Product Delivered: Date Processed:* VIN # * For Auto Crane use only ONE REGISTRATION FORM PER UNIT (CRANE OR BODY) Registration form must be mailed or faxed within 15 days of customer installation. Mail to: Warranty Department Auto Crane Company P.O.
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8406H SERIES OWNER’S MANUAL – REVISION RECORD Section(s) Revision Description of Change Date Page(s) 09/02/03 Last page New 2-year warranty policy to replace 1-year warranty policy 4/23/04 Page 3-2, 5-2 & 8-9 Updated receiver & transmitter to 2 generation 07/26/04 Pages 10-2.0.0, 10- Added voltage relay circuit 3.0.0, 10-5.0.0, 10-...
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* Attempt to lift or drag a load from the side! The boom can fail far below its rated capacity. * Weld, modify, or use unauthorized components on any Auto Crane unit! This will void any warranty or liability. Also failure of the crane may result.
8406H crane are included on the General Dimension necessary to send an experienced factory serviceman on Drawing. Rotation and turning radius are also listed on a field service call, the rates stated in the Auto Crane that drawing. Distributor's Flat Rate Manual will apply.
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WARNING! Auto Crane Company cranes are not designed or intended for use in lifting or moving persons. Any such use shall be considered to be improper and the seller shall not be responsible for any claims arising there from. This...
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--- IMPORTANT --- SAFETY TIPS AND PRECAUTIONS 31. Always store the crane in its stowed position for 41. Do not push down on anything with boom extensions, transportation. lift or outer boom function. 32. Remember the overall height of the entire unit for 42.
NEVER hold any Control Select Switch on that will cause unsafe operating conditions! WARNING! Auto Crane Company remote controlled, stiff boom cranes are not designed or intended to be used for any applications involving the lifting or moving of personnel.
12. Store transmitter in proper location (in cab or storage park for automatic transmissions). Activate any crane power switches. For Auto Crane units requiring area). battery and hydraulic operation, engage emergency 13. Return outriggers to stowed position. Make sure they...
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CONTROLLER OPERATIONS Transmitter Layout: The red light to the left of the Power On/Off button indicates low transmitter battery. (see “Charging the Transmitter”) The green light to the right of the Power On/Off button indicates that the unit is transmitting. This light will come on when a function is activated.
CONTROLLER OPERATION Auxiliary Buttons: Press the Engine Fast/Slow button to provide a maintained voltage to a throttle control if one is installed. Press the Engine Start/Stop button to start and stop the engine if wired to do so. Safety Features: For safety reasons the speed of all functions, excluding the hoist, is reduced when the lift cylinder pressure exceeds a set pressure.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES OPERATORS 8 In addition to the above listed requirements, the operator shall: A. Demonstrate the ability to comprehend and interpret 1 Crane operation shall be limited to personnel with the all labels, operator's manuals, safety codes and other following minimum qualifications: information pertinent to correct crane operations.
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES promptly to the appointed person, and shall also 1. there is no sudden acceleration or notify the next operator. deceleration of the moving load. 2. load, boom or other parts of the crane do 16 All controls shall be tested by the operator at the start not contact any obstruction.
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QUALIFICATIONS FOR AND CONDUCT OF OPERATORS AND OPERATING PRACTICES MISCELLANEOUS 25 In transit with no load and boom lowered the clearance shall be specified in Table 1. OPERATING NEAR ELECTRICAL POWER 26 A qualified signalperson shall be assigned to observe LINES the clearance and give warning before approaching the above limits.
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INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL H. hydraulic system for proper oil level and leaks daily INSPECTION CLASSIFICATION I. tires for recommended inflation pressure, cuts and 1 Initial inspection. Prior to initial use, all new, altered, loose wheel nuts modified or extensively repaired cranes shall be J.
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INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL 13 Hydraulic and pneumatic pumps and motors 17 Labels are to be in place and legible. inspection. CRANES NOT IN REGULAR USE A. loose bolts or fasteners 18 A crane which has been idle for a period of over one B.
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INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL C. control systems 22 Test loads shall not exceed 110% of the manufac- turer's load ratings. 29 Repairs or replacements shall be provided as needed for operation. 23 Written reports shall be maintained showing test procedures and confirming the adequacy of repairs.
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INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL discovered, the rope shall either be 2. sections of the rope at or near terminal removed from service or given as ends where corroded or broken wires may inspection. protrude B. Care shall be taken when inspecting sections of rapid ROPE REPLACEMENT deterioration such as flange points, crossover points, and repetitive pickup points on drums.
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INSPECTION, TESTING AND MAINTENANCE GENERAL H. Replacement rope shall have a strength rating at 39 Before cutting a rope, seizing shall be placed on each least as great as the original rope furnished or side of the place where the rope is to be cut to prevent recommended by the crane manufacturer.
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SAFETY DECAL SECTION 8406H Revised 1/02 PART NO.: 040579 DECAL: OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS FUNCTION: To inform the operator of the proper procedure to follow for safe operation of the crane. USED ON: All cranes QUANTITY PLACEMENT Right side plate FG. SD-1 PART NO.: 040580 DECAL:...
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SAFETY DECAL SECTION 8406H Revised 1/02 PART NO.: 040529 DECAL: ELECTROCUTION HAZARD FUNCTION: To inform the operator of the hazard involved with contacting electrical power lines with crane boom. USED ON: Articulated & Stiff Boom Cranes QUANTITY FIG. SD-4 Both sides of end of lower boom PLACEMENT PART NO.: 040517...
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SAFETY DECAL SECTION 8406H Revised 1/02 PART NO.: 040587 DECAL: LOAD SENSOR, DON'T TAMPER FUNCTION: To inform the operator that the load sensor is pre-set and that tampering with the sensor may cause potentially hazardous situation. USED ON: All cranes equipped with a load sensor. QUANTITY FIG.
MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 8406H 1. Check to make sure the following items are with your crane: ITEM PART NO. DES CRIPTION 480854 Swivel Block 480899 Owners Manual 015104 Bolt 7/8 NF x 5", Grade 8, (4 Req'd) 022200 Washer Split Lock 7/8 (4 Req’d) 366500002 Transmitter 366500004...
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MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION CONT. 13. Make certain the owner’s manual is delivered to the customer. 14. For additional help: call the service department at the Auto Crane Company. (918) 836-0463 (TULSA, OKLAHOMA) WARNING FEDERAL LAW (49 CFR PART 571) REQUIRES THAT THE FINAL STAGE MANUFACTURER OF A VEHICLE CERTIFY THAT THE VEHICLE COM PLIES WITH ALL APPLICABLE FEDERAL REGULATIONS.
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LUBRICATION & MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE 8406H CRANE SERVICE WEEKLY 3 MOS 6 MOS YEAR NOTES PERFORMED LOAD HOOK INSPECT HOOK & LATCH FOR DEFORMATION, CRACKS, & CORROSION CABLE DRUM MAKE SURE CABLE IS WOUND EVENLY ON DRUM HOIST / BOOM CHECK FOR FLATTENING, KINKS, &...
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2. Once a bolt has been torqued to its rated capacity and then removed; the bolt should be replaced with a new one. 3. Auto Crane Company recommends that this crane be serviced per “Crane Inspection Log” P/N 999978. These logs should be filled in at the intervals noted and kept as a permanent record.
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HYDRAULIC 8406H Counterbalance Valve Adjustment without flow present, the CB valve adjustment can be turned in until the { With PTO disengaged and boom boom begins to descend. Make sure the properly supported, remove the plug on boom will lower onto a proper support. the counterbalance valve.
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HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE 8406H 7 - 3 Hyd. Control Valve 6/02...
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HYDRAULIC CONTROL VALVE 8406H PARTS LIST ITEM DESCRIPTION AC P/N FLOW CONTROL 480839002 PROPORTIONAL VALVE 480839003 RELIEF VALVE 366365004 SV3, SV4, SV5 CARTRIDGE VALVE 320725001 SV1, SV2 CARTRIDGE VALVE 480839004 COIL 320725005 COIL 480839005 COIL 366365001 ITEM DESCRIPTION AC P/N FTG1 FITTING 45 8-SAE/8-JIC 374017000...
PRESSURE CAUTION The Auto Crane 8406H series cranes are manufactured with a standard overload protection system to prevent structural damage to the crane. When the crane load rating is exceeded, main boom down, extend out, and hoist up will not function. These operations cannot be used again until the load on the crane is reduced.
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CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CODE: EC01 DESCRIPTION: Signal problem POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S): function is activated. If light does not come on, make sure transmitter is on. If light comes on and red low battery light is on, charge unit. If transmitter is plugged in as a pendant and transmit light comes on but code remains, check cable connections and cable.
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CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CODE: EC05 DESCRIPTION: Boom out (extend) POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): Short or open connection on boom out output. POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S):Check plug in boom out solenoid on hydraulic control valve. Check wires for damage that could cause break or short. CODE: EC06 DESCRIPTION:...
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CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CODE: EC09 DESCRIPTION: Hoist down POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): Short or open connection on hoist down output. POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S):Check plug in hoist down solenoid on hydraulic control valve. Check wire for damage that could cause break or short. CODE: EC10 DESCRIPTION: Incorrect ID POSSIBLE CAUSE(S):...
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CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CODE: EC17 DESCRIPTION: Trigger logic error POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S):Confirm that trigger is released and returned to full off position, activate function and reactivate trigger. CODE: EC18 DESCRIPTION: E-STOP POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): E-STOP activated. POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S):Push E-STOP will power the unit off. CODE: EC19 DESCRIPTION:...
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CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CODE: OVL1 DESCRIPTION: Over load 1 POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): Pressure overload with extend or hoist activated. POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S):Retract boom, hoist down or otherwise alleviate overload condition. Refer to load chart for rated load. If the error persists with seemingly t cylinder psi.
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CONTROLLER DIAGNOSTICS CODE: RSBM DESCRIPTION: Raise boom POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): Pressure sensor is reading less than 80 psi. POSSIBLE SOLUTION(S):Raise boom to ensure it is not resting on other structure and the lift cylinder is not bottomed out. CODE: HOME DESCRIPTION: Home position POSSIBLE CAUSE(S): Crane is pointed forward ready to be stowed.
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FUSE INFORMATION 8406H NOTE: Always turn power to crane off before removing fuse. Fuse is on ground circuit. The fuse can be replaced with a 7.5 amp fuse. 8 - 11 Fuse Info. 6/02...
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SUPPLIMENTAL INFORMATION HARD WIRED SERIES The following section refers to hardwire specific information only. Refer to the previous sections for information common to both crane versions. 10-0.0.0 6/02/2003...
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY 8406H HARD WIRED SERIES RETRACT PORT #8 EXTEND PORT #7 3 6 5 10-1.0.0 07/26/04...
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GENERAL ASSEMBLY 8406H HARD WIRED SERIES ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 480821000 PEDESTAL ASSY, 8406H HARD WIRED 366491 PIN 2 DIA X 10.5 LG 366492 PIN 1.25 DIA X 3.00 LG 480830000 BOOM ASSEMBLY 021100 WASHER SPLK 3/8 008701 SCW HX 3/8 UNC X 7/8 GR5 480841000 ROPE ASSY...
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MOUNTING AND INSTALLATION 8406H HARD WIRED SERIES 1. Check to make sure the following items are with your crane. ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 480854000 TRAVELING BLOCK, 8406H 480899 OWNERS MANUAL 015104000 BOLT 7/8 NF x 5" GRADE 8 (4 REQ'D) 022200000 WASHER SPLIT LOCK 7/8 (4 REQ'D) 680040000...
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13. Load test the crane to ensure proper functioning and truck stability 14. Make certain the owner’s manual is delivered to the customer. 15. For additional help: call the service department at the Auto Crane Company. (918) 836-0463 (Tulsa, Oklahoma)
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ELECTRICAL SCHEMATIC HARD WIRED CRANE JUNCTION BOX 12 PIN CONNECTOR GREEN GREEN HOIST UP RED/BLACK RED/BLACK RED/WHITE BLACK WHITE/BLACK ORANGE ORANGE ROT SW CW HOIST DOWN WHITE ROT SW CCW BLUE BLUE BLACK GREEN/BLACK GREEN/BLACK ROTATE CCW ORANGE/BLACK ORANGE/BLACK WHT/RED BLACK ROTATE CW GREEN...
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PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY 8406H HARD WIRED SERIES 36 36 37 38 73 72 71 69 70 56 57 58 HYDRAULIC VALVE KEY PORT #1: HOIST DOWN PORT #2: HOIST UP PORT #3: ROTATION CCW PORT #4: ROTATION CW PORT #5: LIFT CYL EXTEND PORT #6: LIFT CYL RETRACT PORT #7: EXT CYL EXTEND PORT #8: EXT CYL RETRACT...
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PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY 8406H HARD WIRED SERIES ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 480847000 PEDESTAL WELD 160407 GEAR BOX, ROTATION 366492 PIN 1.25<MOD-DIAM> X 3.00 LG 480838000 CYL, LIFT 480839000 VALVE BANK ASSY 366333 BEARING, SPHERICAL 1.25 ID 480023002 BEARING, ROTATION 38 023902 WASHER, 5/8 FLAT HARDENED 24 012198...
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PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY 8406H HARD WIRED SERIES ITEM NO QTY PART NO DESCRIPTION 366359 FITTING 8 SAE/JIC SWIVEL PS810503-8-8 366358 FITTING 10SAE/JIC SWIVEL PS810503-10-10 48 374086 NYLON HOSE SLEEVE 480011 SEAL ROTATION BOX 366419 SWITCH, LIMIT ROTATION 480856000 LIMIT SWITCH ARM 642908 CORD CONNECTOR 020000...
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MAIN WIRING HARNESS 10.0" WHT/RED 10.0" 5.0" PRESS SWITCH -1 RED/WHT WHT/RED 4.0" 10.0" 10.0" A2B SWITCH RED/WHT 9.0" SOLDER TIPS ROTATE SWITCH BOOM LIMIT RED WIRE WHT/RED NOT USED 3.5" 5.0" WHT/RED 4.5" RED/WHT RED/WHT 5.0" 2.5" FUNCTION WIRE COLOR NOTES ITEM NO.
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JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY HARD WIRED SERIES F U N C TIO N 1 9 P IN 8 P IN 1 2 P IN G N D W IR E C O LO R B O O M U P R E D H O IS T U P G R E E N R O TA TE C W...
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JUNCTION BOX ASSEMBLY HARD WIRED SERIES ITEM NO. QTY. PART NO. DESCRIPTION 366470000 JUNCTION BOX 366095 RECEPTACLE, 19 PIN 366523001 HOUSING, DEUTSCH 8-PIN RECEPTACLE 480594001 CABLE, PENDANT, 16/10 SO BLACK 366471000 COVER, JUNCTION BOX 366524001 HOUSING, DEUTSCH 12-PIN RECEPTACLE 366097000 CAP W/CHAIN (FOR RECEPTACLE) 366519000 NUT, SELF CLINCHING 019600 WASHER SP LK #6...
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PENDANT ASSEMBLY, 8 FUNCTION HARD WIRED SERIES 10-11.0.0 6/02/2003...
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PENDANT ASSEMBLY, 8 FUNCTION HARD WIRED SERIES ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 480501 HOUSING, PROP. PENDANT MACHINED 480518 DECAL/COVER PLATE NUT (INCLUDED WITH SWITCH) 640300 BOOT, TOGGLE 480567 CORD GRIP, HUBBELL CONNECTOR 002607 SCREW, HX HD #10-24 NC X 3/4 LG 015801 NUT, HEX, LOCKING, #10-24 NC 480507...
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PENDANT CABLE ASSEMBLY HARD WIRED SERIES ITEM PART NO. DESCRIPTION 366098 PLUG, CONNECTOR 480515 CLAMP, CABLE 480594 CABLE, CONDUCTOR (19 COND) 000101 TERMINAL RING #6 / 14-16 GA 480510 CONNECTOR, BULLET, FEMALE 002012 TERMINAL RING #6 / 18-22 GA 6" 490243 TUBING, HEAT SHRINK 10-13.0.0...
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PROPORTIONAL VALVE CONTROLLER/AMP HARD WIRED SERIES REFRENCE AUTO CRANE P/N 366363001 RISING RAMP FALLING RAMP DITHER AMPLITUDE DITHER FREQ OUTPUT: 2000mA MAX MINIMUM CURRENT I-MIN SETTING: 0 TO 500mA I-MAX SETTING: 600 TO 2000mA CABLE LENGTH: 6 FEET MAXIMUM CURRENT Minimum current adjustment: Current is factory set at 150 mA, no adjustment required at installation.
2 YEAR PARTS AND LABOR Auto Crane will warranty to the consumer for a period of (2) years parts and labor from the date of purchase. Each new Auto Crane unit they sell will be free under normal use and service from defects in material and workmanship.
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