Foreword; Literature Information; Machine Description; Safety - Vanguard CPW 125-4-S Series Operation And Maintenance Manual

Foreword

Literature Information

This manual should be stored in the Auto Tie-in Crane Attachment's tool box, in the Welding Package's genset
compartment's literature holder in the left door (closest to the radiator end), or in
the operator's compartment in the literature
holder or seat back literature storage area of the carrier vehicle .
This manual contains safety information, operation instructions, transportation information, lubrication information and
maintenance information.
Some photographs or illustrations in this publication show details or attachments that can be different from your machine.
Guards and covers might have been removed for illustrative purposes.
Continuing improvement and advancement of product design might have caused changes to your machine which are not
included in this publication. The latest version of this publication is available for downloaded from the internet at
http://vanguardequip.com/. Read, study and keep this manual with the machine.

Machine Description

Vanguard's Auto Tie-in Crane attachment is an attachment that can be mounted onto a Panther T12 tracked vehicle, tracked
utility vehicle, track crawler carrier, etc.. It is typically used in conjunction with a welding package such as Vanguard
Equipment's CPW-125-4 or CPW-125-4-S2. The Auto Tie-in Crane is powered and controlled by the carrier vehicle's
existing hydraulic implement system.
The primary use of this attachment is to lift an automatic welding shack for petroleum-product pipeline construction.
The operator should read, understand, and follow both the carrier's and the Auto Tie-in Crane's operating and maintenance
instructions. The operator must comply with all pipeline-construction procedures, regulations, and safety precautions.
This equipment is to be operated by qualified personnel only.
This equipment is to be serviced and maintained by qualified personnel only.
The daily service/inspection procedure should be performed before start-up.
The Auto Tie-in Crane uses a remote control for operation. Operate the appropriate controls before commencing actual work
until familiar with the Auto Tie-in Crane operation.

Safety

The safety sections list basic safety precautions. In addition, these sections identify the text and locations of warning signs
and labels used on the machine.
Read and understand the basic precautions listed in the safety sections before operating or performing lubrication,
maintenance and repair on this machine.
This equipment is to be operated and serviced by qualified personnel only. To become familiar with the basic safety
precautions and warning sign locations and wording, at a minimum they must read and understand the safety section before
operating or performing lubrication, maintenance and repair on this equipment.
Do not attempt to bypass any of the safety equipment or instrumentation on this equipment.
Do not attempt to operate this equipment with any of the safety equipment or instrumentation bypassed.
Machines that are operating safely in various applications depend on machine maintenance, operating speed of the machine,
conditions of the terrain, fluid levels. The most important criteria are the skill and judgment of the operator.
Certain conditions and precautions are peculiar to pipeline construction operations. The following represents the minimum
considerations for safe operation of this equipment.
NOTICE
Other safety precautions related to the operation of the crane also apply.
Refer to the Autocrane HC-12 Owners Manual, Safety Section.
Other safety precautions related to the operation of the carrier also apply.
Refer to the Panther T12 Operation and Maintenance manual, Safety Section.
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