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Subject to Change without Notification.
© 2013 Stellar Industries, Inc.
Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting
Stellar Industries, Inc.
190 State Street
Garner, IA 50438
Fax: 641-923-2811
www.stellarindustries.com
EC S
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PO Box 169
800-321-3741
C
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Models:
EC2000
EC3200
EC4000
EC5000
EC6000
Last Revision: 05/08/13

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  • Page 1 EC S EriES ranE ’ M wnErS anual Operation • Maintenance • Troubleshooting Models: EC2000 EC3200 EC4000 EC5000 EC6000 Stellar Industries, Inc. 190 State Street PO Box 169 Garner, IA 50438 800-321-3741 Fax: 641-923-2811 Subject to Change without Notification. www.stellarindustries.com ©...
  • Page 2 EC Series Crane Manual Revisions...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Table of Contents Introduction..........................ii Chapter 1 - Operation ......................1 General Operation......................1 Pre-Operation Inspection ....................1 Job Site Setup ........................2 Step 1: Disengage drive axle and set the parking brake..........2 Step 2: Turn on power to the crane.................2 Step 3: Position the stabilizers.

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Introduction Stellar Cranes are designed to provide safe and dependable service for a variety of ® operations. With proper use and maintenance, these cranes will operate at peak performance for many years. To promote this longevity, carefully study the information contained in this manual before putting the equipment into service.

  • Page 5: Chapter 1 - Operation

    This chapter contains information regarding the safety and operation of Stellar ® manufactured EC Series Telescopic Cranes and should be read and understood completely by everyone working with or near the crane before putting the unit into operation .

  • Page 6: Job Site Setup

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual auxiliary battery recharge instructions. Replace/repair as necessary prior to operation. For a more detailed checklist of scheduled inspection points, refer to the Stellar Crane Inspection Log. This document is ® an essential guide for the daily, monthly, quarterly and annual inspection tasks that will help maintain the quality of your Stellar product.

  • Page 7: Step 3: Position The Stabilizers

    Operation Step 3: Position the stabilizers. Lower the stabilizer(s) using the hand crank located at the rear of the truck. WARNING Keep clear of stabilizer legs during operation. Moving stabilizers can cause serious crushing injuries. Make certain that all personnel are clear of the stabilizer and the ground contact point before operating.
  • Page 8 Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Attaching the load: • Position the crane with the hook centered directly over the load avoid side loading. • Attach the load to the hook by means of slings or other approved devices. WARNING Never use a sling bar or anything larger than the hook throat that could prevent the hook latch from closing.

  • Page 9: Step 5: Stow The Crane

    Operation • Do not use the boom or the winch to drag a load. • Do not use the crane boom to push downward onto anything. • Avoid sudden starts and stops when moving a load. • Do not drag loads with the crane. Step 5: Stow the crane.

  • Page 10: Radio Remote Control Features

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Radio Remote Control Features Radio Remote Sleep Mode The radio remote control enters sleep mode after about 15 seconds of inactivity. Activate a toggle switch to re-link the transmitter to the receiver. After re-linking, activate the desired toggle to continue operation.

  • Page 11: Radio Remote Control Functions

    Operation Radio Remote Control Functions A. E-Stop Button: Push in/down to immediately stop all crane functionality. Pull up/out to restore functionality. B. Option1/Option2: Provides signal for optional equipment C. Boom Up/Down Toggle: Push up to raise the boom. Push down to lower the boom. D.

  • Page 12: Wire Rope/Sheave Configurations

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Wire Rope/Sheave Configurations Standard 2-Part Line Capacities as shown on load chart. PIN "A" Single Part Line 1) Remove PIN “A” from boom tip. 2) Route wire rope through snatch block. 3) Pin wire rope to snatch block as shown with PIN “A”...

  • Page 13: Safety Decals Of Note

    Operation Safety Decals of Note Safety decals serve to inform the viewer of the hazard type, how to avoid the hazard, and the consequences of not avoiding the hazard. Decals are considered safety equipment. They must be maintained, as would other safety devices.
  • Page 14 Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Crane Compartment DANGER Decal Part Number: 4186 Electrocution Hazard Decal Location: Crane Compartment Hazard Type: Electrocution Hazard Death or serious injury will Consequences: Will result in death or serious injury. result from touching tethered...
  • Page 15 Operation Main Boom WARNING Decal Part Number: 12451 Fall Hazard Decal Location: Main Boom Hoisting personnel on boom, Hazard Type: Fall Hazard hook, load, or loadline can result Consequences: Can result in death or serious injury. in death or serious injury. Avoidance: Never use the crane to hoist personnel.
  • Page 16 Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Crane Horse Head WARNING Boom Decal Part Number: 12300 Down Decal Location: Crane Horse Head Hazard Type: Misuse Hazard Consequences: Can result in death or serious injury. Avoidance: Never allow the hook block to contact the boom tip by hoisting up, extending or lowering the boom.

  • Page 17: Basic Crane Maintenance Schedule

    Maintenance Chapter 2 - Maintenance Maintenance is an important part of extending the life of any Stellar Telescopic Crane. ® Performing key maintenance items on a scheduled program will prevent unnecessary downtime. Basic Crane Maintenance Schedule* Maintenance Operation Daily Weekly Monthly Hourly Check hydraulic reservoir oil level.

  • Page 18: Recharging The Auxiliary Battery

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual WARNING • Do not disconnect hydraulic hoses while there is still pressure in those components. • Replace parts with Stellar® approved parts only. • Keep the crane and service body clean and free from grease build-up, oil and dirt to prevent slippery conditions.

  • Page 19: Rotation Gear Bearing Maintenance

    Maintenance Rotation Gear Bearing Maintenance Rotation Worm Gear and Open Gear Teeth Use a heavy Moly Lube grease (Stellar PN 4460) to lubricate the worm gear and open gear teeth of the rotation bearing. Slowly rotate the crane while pumping the grease between the worm and rotation gear.

  • Page 20: Gear-Bearing Bolt Maintenance

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Gear-Bearing Bolt Maintenance Once a bolt has been torqued to 75% of its proof load and then removed, the torque coefficient may no longer be the same as when the bolt was new thus giving indeterminate damp loads after torquing.

  • Page 21: Torque Data Chart

    Maintenance Torque Data Chart GRADE 5 GRADE 8 GRADE 9 Size Bolt DIA Plain Plated Plain Plated Plated (DIA-TPI) (Inches) (Ft-Lb) (Ft-Lb) (Ft-Lb) (Ft-Lb) (Ft-Lb) 5/16-18 0.3125 3/8-16 0.3750 7/16-14 0.4375 1/2-13 0.5000 9/16-12 0.5625 5/8-11 0.6250 3/4-10 0.7500 7/8-9 0.8750 1.000 1 1/8-7...

  • Page 22: Rotation Gear Bearing Tilt Test

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Rotation Gear Bearing Tilt Test Step 1: Place crane in vertical position. Step 2: Place a dial indicator on the pinion cover plate at the back side of the mast. Step 3: Set the dial indicator to 0.

  • Page 23: Rotation Gear Bearing Worm End Play & Backlash

    Maintenance Rotation Gear Bearing Worm End Play & Backlash Stellar® Telescopic Cranes have an integral base and worm drive rotation system. Backlash is the shortest distance between non-driving tooth surfaces in mating gears. Measure backlash using a feeler gauge at or near the pitch diameter and tangent to the gear. Locate High Tooth To set both Worm End Play and Backlash, first locate the high tooth on the gear.

  • Page 24: Lubrication Recommendations

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Lubrication Recommendations Crane Lubrication Component Location Recommendation Reservoir Below –5˚F High VI, low pour, ISO 22, AW hydraulic oil Hydraulic System -5˚F to 90˚F High VI, low pour, ISO 32, AW hydraulic oil Above 90˚F ISO 46, AW hydraulic oil...

  • Page 25: Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Chapter 3 - Troubleshooting This chapter will list a number of potential problems that may occur while operating the crane. Most problems are ® D ATE easily solved using the solutions portion of this chapter. If problems persist, please contact Customer Service at Stellar PATENT INFORMATION http://www.stellarindustries.com/ip Industries 1-800-321-3741.
  • Page 26 Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual do not move while operating the crane. • Determine the function that is operating on its own. Check to see if there is power going to the solenoid valve from a function that should not be operating. If voltage is present at the solenoid valve without operating the function, the toggle switch has failed and is stuck in the “on”...

  • Page 27: Crane Hoist Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Crane 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 electrical either direction or motor power at positive terminal on controller.

  • Page 28: Function Hetronic Radio Remote Troubleshooting

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual 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? •...

  • Page 29: Transmitter Troubleshooting

    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...

  • Page 30: Manual Operation

    Stellar® EC Series Crane Owner’s Manual Manual Operation if the remote control malfunctions, follow these steps to operate the crane manually: 1. Operate Solenoids/Winch Switch. Press and hold the manual override switch and then push or pull to operate the desired function, as shown below:...

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