Remote Head Mount - gfm GF-16 Instruction Manual

44. Connect 2 Rigging Support Brackets to the Rigging Rod Connections on section 5.
Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
45. Connect a Rigging Rod Connector to each of the fifth Rigging Rods ensuring that the
locking pins are inserted fully. Fit the Rigging Rod Connectors into the Rigging
Support Brackets on section 5 as shown on page 10.
46. Connect 2 standard rigging rods to the Rigging Rod Connectors. Ensure that the
locking pins are inserted fully.
47. Connect 2 Rigging Rod Connectors to the sixth standard rigging rods. Ensure that the
locking pins are inserted fully.
48. Connect 2 standard rigging rods to the Rigging Rod Connectors and in turn to the
rigging connectors on section 7. Ensure that the locking pins are inserted fully.
49. Hand tighten the rods by turning the turnbuckles until the rods are taut, then secure
the turnbuckles with the locking nut as seen on page 9.
Attention: The rigging system when taut as well as the crane arm, should run in a
straight line and should not bend or dip.
50. When the Rigging Rods are taut and running in a straight line, insert the locking pin
connecting the Rigging Rod Connectors into the Rigging Support Brackets on section
3 and section 5 as shown on page 10.
51. Remove the support stand or rostrum supporting the counterweight bucket section.
52. Then unlock the tilt friction.
Before operation, all locking pins, locking screws etc should be inspected to ensure
that all assembly sections are securely fastened.
Read "Balancing the crane arm" on page 44.

Remote Head Mount

The Remote Head Mount is connected to the remote "nose" section.
1.
2. Connect the
connection bolts on the nose section and
lock securely.
3. Connect the Remote Mount Leveller to the
Remote Parallelogram rod.
4. Secure the Remote Mount Leveller to the
Remote Parallelogram rod by inserting the
locking pin. Level the Remote Mount as
needed.
Mounting connection
Remote Mount Leveller
Remote Mount to
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