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’ WNER ANUAL Safety, Installation, Maintenance, and Operation EC3200 Telescopic Crane EC3200 3200 Angle Angle Indicator Indicator 42818 42818 Stellar Industries, Inc. 190 State Street PO Box 169 Garner, IA 50438 800-321-3741 Fax: 641-923-2811 www.stellarindustries.com Subject to Change without Notification.
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EC3200 Manual Revisions Date of Revision Section Revised Description of Revision August 5th, 2008 Chapter 6: Updated Mast Assembly drawing and Control Kit Installation drawing per engineering changes. Chapter 7: Assembly...
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 Introduction Stellar Cranes are designed to provide safe Stellar manufactured cranes in general and and dependable service for a variety of may or may not apply to your specific operations. With proper use and model.
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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EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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...
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.
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 5 Function Hetronic Remote 1. Engage the PTO (If applicable) 3. Position Outriggers A. Engage the parking brake. Once the PTO is engaged, extend the outriggers B. Place the transmission using the control levers or switches marked in the Neutral position.
Operation Manual Operation Crane Precautions 1. Movement of the control levers should be If the remote control malfunctions, follow slow and smooth to meter oil flow for safe these steps to operate the crane manually: operation. Avoid jerky and sudden movements.
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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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EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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.
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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.
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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...
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, &...
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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 &...
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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EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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...
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 NOTE - Not all decals are featured in this chapter. Please refer to the decal placement drawing at the end of this chapter for a complete list of decals and their respective placement on the crane and service body.
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EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 Instructional Decal Location: At Stow Hook area Function: To caution the operator not to use the stow hook for any lifting applications. PN: 24712 Foot Crushing Hazard Decal Location: On each outrigger leg. Function: To inform the operator and...
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Decals 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 associated with free falling manual boom associated with overloading the crane, the extensions, the possible consequences should possible consequences should the hazard...
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EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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...
42818 PN 42816 *USE THESE DECALS WITH BODY PACKAGE 18472 DECAL MANUAL OPERATION 13819 DECAL-ANGLE INDICATOR SS 42820 DECAL VB CONTROL EC3200 13820 DECAL ANGLE INDICATOR CS 35234 DECAL STELLAR MADE IN THE USA C1179 DECAL-ELECTROCUTION 4.5x7.5 42819 DECAL SNATCH BLOCK CAP 3 TON C5918 DECAL-DANGER MOVING O.R.
According to Federal Law (49 cfr part 571), general guide for the installation of a Stellar each final-stage manufacturer shall EC3200 Telescopic Crane on a Stellar complete the vehicle in such a manner that Service Body. Each installation is considered...
Installation Overview 1. Determine that the mounting location for the EC3200 crane is at least 18” x 15” (45.7 x 38.1 cm). 2. Use the detail on the following page to drill .938” diameter holes into the mounting plate. Run tap on the threads of the base to be sure they are clean.
Installation EC3200 Mounting Detail Standard Narrow Base FRONT FRONT ÿ 3.00 14.75 10.00 5.00 7.38 7.38 5.00 14.75 10.00 Flatbed Body Reinforcement Hole Mounting Detail If it has been determined that the destination body won’t support the crane with a fully rated load, the body must be reinforced.
2. Set outriggers so that they make contact with firm, level footings. 3. Operate the crane under partial load to assure operator proficiency and proper machine function. EC3200 Stability Data Max Horizontal Reach: 180” (From the center of rotation to boom tip) Stability Test Weight: 875 lbs.
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 Stability Capacity Chart STABILITY CAPACITY CHART For a decal version of this capacity chart, please contact Stellar Customer Service at (800) 321-3741...
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 Main Boom Assembly - PN 42512 MOUNTING HARDWARE WILL BE PART OF THE WINCH PACKAGE. USE ALL HARDWARE, EXCEPT BOLTS. PN 42512 ITEM PART DESCRIPTION QTY. 42303 INNER BOOM EC3200 41641 WINCH DC2000 WARN 63899...
PART# DESCRIPTION 42840 HYDRAULIC SWING MOTOR 21151 GASKET - HYDRAULIC SWING MOTOR 42513 POWER UNIT 12V EC3200 44028 VALVE CARTRIDGE - POWER UNIT 12V #19012-D 44027 VALVE COIL - POWER UNIT 12V #11494-D 44029 MOTOR 12V - POWER UNIT #08111-1...
Troubleshooting Chapter 9 - Troubleshooting This chapter will list a number of potential problems that may occur while operating the crane. Most problems are easily solved using the solutions portion of this chapter. If problems persist, please contact Customer Service at Stellar Industries 1-800-321-3741. Problem: Crane will not operate.
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EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 Problem: Cylinder drifts outward or Problem: Winch “Up”, and Main Cylinder downward. “Down”, are the only functions that don’t Solutions: operate. Solutions: • Check to see if there is air in the hydraulic system. Operate all cylinders •...
Troubleshooting Hoist Troubleshooting For detailed information on the crane hoist, please refer to the WARN Industrial Hoists Installation and Operator’s Guide (WARN PN 72561 A1). PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Hoist won’t operate in Power is not connected.. Check wiring connections. Check for 12v at either direction or motor positive terminal on controller.
EC3200 Owner’s Manual - PN 44024 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 push button pulled out? •...
Troubleshooting 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 Transmitter is off LED flashes Transmitter is operating in a normal mode...
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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