Offset Boom - Volvo EC15E Operator's Manual

Operating techniques
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Offset boom

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Control lamp for offset boom
Offset boom
When it comes to digging a trench along a wall, you
can use the lateral offsetting function.
1 If the function for offset boom is not activated,
push button (2) or press the switch for
attachment in instrument panel (both optional
equipment) to the lower position to activate it.
You know that the function is activated when the
control lamp is on.
2 Use the roller switch/proportional roller switch
(1) on the right hand lever to operate the offset
boom:
- Switch to the left: Offset boom to the left.
- Switch to the right: Offset boom to the right.
This work can be accomplished under confined
spatial conditions. With reference to the axis of the
slewing superstructure the offset can have the
following values.
Offset in degree (°)
EC15E minimum radius, mm (in)
Type
to left
R1
to right
R2
EC18E minimum radius, mm (in)
Type
to left
R1
to right
R2
to left to right
75° 55°
Dipper arm Dipper arm
950 mm 1150 mm
(37.4 in) (45.3 in)
1181 (46.5) 1184 (44.6)
1327 (52.2) 1346 (53.0)
1018 (40.1)
Dipper arm Dipper arm
950 mm 1150 mm
(37.4 in) (45.3 in)
1181 (46.5) 1198 (47.2)
1327 (52.2) 1346 (53.0)
1018 (40.1)