Version 1 - gfm GF-16 Instruction Manual

Version 1

Front extension arms required
Rear extension arm required
Lift range
Maximum Euro-adapter height
Lift capacity (working load) 2 pers. + accessories
Counterweight required for max. load
Counterweight required to balance empty arm
Crane weight (excluding dolly and weights)
Dolly weight (unit weights see page 46)
Arm reach (pivot to camera head mount)
Length of rear end (pivot to outside of bucket)
Continue from § 12, page 6
13. Connect the angle adjuster to the end of the 200cm / 6' 6" extension number 1.
Release the angle adjuster by removing the safety pins from the side of the angle
adjuster. Secure the angle adjuster to extension number 1 with a removed safety pin.
Tip: The angle adjuster has two sidewise safety pins. These are either used for
the angle adjusters transport position or to secure the connections between
angle adjuster and extension as well as angle adjuster and platform.
Mounting the angle adjuster
14. Connect one of the 200cm / 6' 6" parallelogram rods to the rod connection located on
the middle section and secure it the provided safety pin.
15. Connect the parallelogram rod to the rod connection on the angle adjuster and secure
it with the provided safety pin.
Tip: The angle adjuster has an integrated leveller. By turning it, the vertical plate
on the angle adjuster can be set to a perfect right angle. Correct setting of
the angle adjuster enhances the crane's balance.
16. Connect the platform to the angle adjuster and secure with the removed safety pin
from the side of the angle adjuster. Ensure that the platform is level.
17. Remove the support stand or rostrum supporting the counterweight bucket section.
18. 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.
Safety pin
Angle adjuster locked
by pin (Transport
position)
GF-16 Crane System Instruction Manual
1 x 200 cm / 6' 6"
1 x 192 cm / 6' 3"
420 cm / 13' 9"
423 cm / 13' 10"'
250 kg / 550 lbs
274 kg / 602 lbs
8 kg / 17 lbs
661 kg / 1457 lbs
244 kg / 536 lbs
336 cm / 11'
278 cm / 9' 1"
Securing the angle adjuster
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