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3315 Manual Revisions Date of Revision Section Revised Description of Revision September 9, 2006 Chapter 7: Updated Cable and Hook assembly drawings to reflect Assembly Drawings engineering changes. November 7, 2006 Chapter 7: Assembly Drawings Updated Base assembly drawings and Hydraulic Chapter 8: schematics to reflect engineering changes.
3315 Owner’s Manual Introduction Stellar Cranes are designed to provide safe Please be aware that some sections of this and dependable service for a variety of manual contain information pertaining to operations. With proper use and Stellar manufactured cranes in general and...
Safety Chapter 1 - Safety Please Read the Following Carefully! This Do not wear rings, wristwatch, jewelry, loose- portion of the manual contains information fitting or hanging clothing such as ties, torn regarding all Stellar manufactured cranes. garments, scarves, unbuttoned jackets or Some items contained within this chapter unzipped overalls, which could get caught up may not apply to your specific equipment.
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3315 Owner’s Manual STABILITY Do not walk under suspended loads. Know the crane components and their capabilities and limitations. Overloading the Do not position any load over a person nor crane may result in serious injury to self and should any person be permitted to place him others, and damage to the equipment and or herself under a load.
Operation Chapter 2 - Operation Crane Controls This chapter contains information regarding the operation of Stellar manufactured 1. Be familiar with the sequence and telescopic cranes. Please study the operation of the crane controls. following pages to ensure your familiarity with the operation process.
3315 Owner’s Manual Crane Operation 3. Position Outriggers 1. Engage the PTO Once the PTO is engaged, extend the outriggers A. Engage the parking brake. using the control levers or switches marked B. Place the transmission in the Neutral position.
6. Do not drag loads with the crane. 7. Do not attempt to lift fixed loads. Proportional Version 3315 Manual Override 8. Do not load boom in a sideways direction. 1. Activate Flow Control. 9. Know the weight of the rigging and load to Turn the override screw on flow control counter- avoid overloading the crane.
3315 Owner’s Manual Operator Information OPERATOR REQUIREMENTS OPERATOR CONDUCT 1. Operation is limited to the following 1. Operators will not engage in any people: operation that would cause them to divert A. Designated individual. attention away from the operation of the B.
Maintenance Chapter 3 - Maintenance Daily Inspection WARNING - Read the Following before Daily Inspection should occur each day performing any maintenance on the before the crane is put into use. Each day, crane. inspect the crane for all of the following: 1.
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3315 Owner’s Manual Weekly Inspection Service Weekly Inspection should occur at the The following general suggestions should beginning of every work week. Each week, be helpful in analyzing and servicing your inspect the crane for all of the following: crane. Using the following systematic 1.
3315 Owner’s Manual Wire Rope Maintenance surface wires of the rope need to be inspected. This inspection will be concerned with discovering damage Wire Rope Inspection Points that may be an immediate hazard. The While inspection of the entire rope is...
Maintenance Holding Valve Inspection Procedure Torque Data Chart The cylinders are equipped with holding valves that prevent sudden movement of the cylinder rods in the event of a hydraulic hose or hydraulic component failure. The Grade 5 Grade 8 Grade 9 valve is checked in the following manner: 1.
3315 Owner’s Manual Inspection Checklist Type of Inspection (check one) Use of this checklist is subject to terms of the Daily Quarterly Stellar Warranty information. Additional copies of (if deficiency found) this checklist can be obtained by contacting Monthly Annual Stellar Customer Service at (800) 321-3741.
Maintenance Daily Inspection Frequency Inspection Description Status Decals All load charts, safety & warning Decals, & control Decals are present and legible. Check all safety devices for proper operation. Controls Control mechanisms for proper operation of all functions, leaks, & cracks. Station Control mechanisms for proper operation of all functions, leaks, &...
3315 Owner’s Manual Monthly Inspection Frequency Inspection Description Status Daily All Daily Inspections. Cylinders Visual inspection of cylinders for leakage at rod, fittings, & welds. Damage to rod & case. Valves Holding valves for proper operation. Valves Control valve for leaks at fittings & between sections.
Maintenance Quarterly Inspection Frequency Inspection Description Status Daily All daily inspections. Monthly All monthly inspections. Rotation Sys Rotation bearing for proper torque of all mounting bolts. Hardware Base mounting bolts for proper torque. Structure All structural members for deformation, cracks, & corrosion. Base Outrigger beams &...
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3315 Owner’s Manual Quarterly Inspection Continued... Frequency Inspection Description Status Hyd Lines Hoses, fittings, & tubing for proper routing, leakage, blistering, deformation, & excessive abrasion. Pressure line(s) from pump to control valve Return line(s) from control valve to reservoir Suction line(s) from reservoir to pump...
Maintenance Annual Inspection Frequency Inspection Description Status Daily All daily inspection items. Monthly All monthly inspection items. Quarterly All quarterly inspection items. Hyd System Hydraulic fluid change per maintenance schedule. Controls Control valve calibration for correct pressures & relief valve settings. Valves Safety valve calibration for correct pressures &...
Decals Chapter 5 - Decals Decals of Note Foot Crushing Hazard Decal Location: On each outrigger leg. Function: To inform the operator and other personnel in the work area of the hazard associated with the operation of the outriggers, the possible consequences should the hazard occur, and how to avoid the hazard.
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3315 Owner’s Manual Electrocution Hazard Decal Location: Each side of truck body, Front & Rear Bumper Function: To inform the operator and other personnel in the work area of the hazard associated with contact or proximity to electrical lines, the possible consequences should the hazard occur and how to avoid the hazard.
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Decals Two Block Hazard Decal Location: At Boom Tip Function: To inform the operator of the hazard associated with bringing the sheave(s) into contact with the hook, snatch block or load, the possible consequences should the hazard occur and how to avoid the hazard. PN: 12300 Instructional Decal Location: At Overload Switch Function: To inform the operator that...
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3315 Owner’s Manual Free Falling Manual Boom Decal Electrocution Hazard Decal Location: Inside Crane Compartment, on Location: Inside Crane Compartment, on Compartment Door Compartment Door Function: To inform the operator of the hazard Function: To inform the operator of the hazard...
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Decals Operation Hazard Decal Moving Boom Hazard Decal Location:Inside Crane Compartment, on Location:Inside Crane Compartment, on Compartment Door Compartment Door Function: To inform the operator of the need Function: To inform the operator and other for proper training, familiarity with safe personnel in the work area of the hazard operating procedures and, the possible associated with a moving boom, especially...
According to Federal Law (49 cfr part 571), general guide for the installation of a Stellar each final-stage manufacturer shall 3315 Telescopic Crane on a Stellar Service complete the vehicle in such a manner that Body. Each installation is considered unique...
Installation Overview 1. Determine that the mounting location for the 3315 crane is at least 18” x 15” (45.7 x 38.1 cm). 2. Use the detail below to drill .938” diameter holes into the mounting plate. Run tap on the threads of the base to be sure they are clean.
Installation Installation Details 1. Determine that the mounting location for the 3315 crane is at least 18” x 15” (45.7 x 38.1 cm). 2. Use the detail on the previous page to drill .938” diameter holes into the mounting plate. Run tap on the threads of the base to be sure they are clean.
3315 Owner’s Manual Stability Procedure Definition of Stability for the Stellar Telescopic Crane Products: A truck is stable until the load cannot be lifted off the ground with the winch, without tipping over the truck. Every Stellar crane installed must be tested for stability to determine the actual load capacity of the final truck package.
Installation Stability Capacity Chart STABILITY CAPACITY CHART For a decal version of this capacity chart, please contact Stellar Customer Service at (800) 321-3741...
1.) PLUG INTO STELLAR WIRE HARNESS OR RUN 12GA WIRE TO THE BATTERY. (A FUSE IS RECOMMENDED IF YOU RUN YOU OWN WIRE) BATTERY PN 44739 25888 WIRE HARNESS 3315 HYD 44738 WIRE HARNESS 3315 MULTI FUNCTION VB 39784 HANDLE ASSEMBLY ITEM PART No. DESCRIPTION...
3315 Owner’s Manual Hydraulic Installation 1. After mounting, locate the pressure and return lines. Note: Pressure line is 3/8” hose; Return line is 1/2” hose. Hoses are terminated using swivel fittings. 2. Install hydraulic lines per diagram below. Note: Outrigger valve supplies oil to crane using the Power Beyond feature.
Troubleshooting Chapter 10 - Troubleshooting This chapter will list a number of Problem: Not all crane functions operate using potential problems that may occur while the radio remote transmitter or crane operates intermittently. operating the crane. Most problems are Solutions: easily solved using the solutions portion •...
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3315 Owner’s Manual Problem: Winch will not hold load. Problem: Winch “Up”, Main Cylinder “Down”, Solutions: and Extension Cylinder “Out” are the only functions that don’t operate. • Make sure that the object being lifted does not exceed the rated capacity of the winch.
Troubleshooting 5 Function Hetronic Radio Remote Troubleshooting If the system does not operate after normal start-up, follow the recommended troubleshooting sequence to help isolate the cause and determine corrective action. Transmitter Receiver • Is the E-Stop pushbutton pulled out? • Is the antenna plug securely •...
3315 Owner’s Manual Transmitter Troubleshooting Notice: When testing the transmitter, the receiver may become active resulting in system operation. Always assume the system is working and will respond when testing a transmitter. Status LED Troubleshooting LED Indication Possible Cause LED is off...
Troubleshooting 6 Function Hetronic Radio Remote Troubleshooting If the system does not operate after normal start-up, follow the recommended troubleshooting sequence to help isolate the cause and determine corrective action. Transmitter Receiver • Is the E-Stop pushbutton pulled out? • Is the antenna plug securely •...
3315 Owner’s Manual Transmitter Troubleshooting Notice: When testing the transmitter, the receiver may become active resulting in system operation. Always assume the system is working and will respond when testing a transmitter. Status LED Troubleshooting LED Indication Possible Cause LED is off...
Limited Warranty Statement Stellar Industries, Inc. (Stellar) warrants products designed and manufactured by Stellar to be free from defects in material and workmanship under proper use and maintenance. Products must be installed and operated in accordance with Stellar’s written instructions and capacities. The warranty period shall cover the following: Twelve (12) month warranty on parts from the date recorded by Stellar as the in-service date, not to extend beyond twenty-four (24) months from date of manufacture,...
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