Manitowoc Grove RT530E-2 Service And Maintenance Manual page 181

RT530E-2 SERVICE MANUAL
DANGER
Do not modify the attachment points to permit the
installation of the attachment pins.
DANGER
Do not place blocking under the boom extension sheave
wheel.
10. Install the top left side attachment pin and clip pin into
the upper anchor and attachment fittings of the boom
nose.
11. Extend the boom extension alignment jack until the
lower left side boom nose and boom extension adapter
lugs are aligned.
12. Install the bottom left side attachment pin and clip pin
into the lower anchor and attachment fittings of the
boom nose.
13. Release pressure on the boom extension alignment jack
and properly stow the jack handle.
14. Extend and lower the boom until blocking can be placed
under the swingaway. Remove the rope from the tip of
the boom extension.
15. Lower the swingaway onto the cribbing. Remove and
stow the pins securing the swingaway to the boom nose.
16. Retract the boom, freeing the swingaway from the boom
nose.
Installation
1. Position the crane so the swingaway lies in front of the
crane with the swingaway base facing the crane. Fully
extend and set the outriggers.
2. Extend and lower the boom to engage the anchor and
attachment fittings on the swingaway.
3. Install the four attachment pins and clip pins to secure
the swingaway to the boom nose. Raise the boom, lifting
the swingaway from the cribbing on which it was resting.
(Use boom extension alignment jack if required, see
step 11 above.)
4. Attach a length of rope to the boom extension tip.
5. Raise the boom to horizontal.
6. Extend the boom approximately 51 to 64 cm (20 to 25").
Make certain that the boom extension stowage lugs will
GROVE
line up in front of the guide pins and ramp on the
stowage brackets when the boom extension is
positioned to the side of the boom.
7. Ensure the hitch pin and clip pin are removed from the
rear stowage bracket.
8. Extend the boom extension alignment jack until the
bottom left side attachment pin is free. Remove the
bottom left side boom extension clip pin and attachment
pin.
9. Release pressure on the boom extension alignment
jack. Completely retract the jack and properly stow the
jack handle.
10. Remove the top left side attachment pin and clip pin from
the upper anchor and attachment fittings of the boom
nose.
When stowing the boom extension, ensure that all
personnel and equipment are kept clear of the swing path.
Do not allow the boom extension to slam into the stowage
bracket when swinging into the stowed position.
11. Using the rope attached to the tip of the boom extension,
manually swing the extension to the side of the boom.
12. Align the stowage lugs on the boom extension with the
guide pins and ramp on the stowage brackets and fully
retract the boom.
13. Install the hitch pin and clip pin securing the boom
extension to the rear stowage bracket.
14. Remove the attachment pins and clip pins from the
anchor and attachment fittings on the right side of the
boom nose and stow them in the base of the swingaway.
Stow left side attachment pins and clips in outside
attachment fittings on swingaway.
15. On the rear stowage bracket, remove the retainer pin
securing the sliding support in the "OUT" position. Push
in on the handle to push the swingaway against the rear
of the boom and disengage the swingaway anchor
fittings from the boom nose attachment lugs. Install the
retainer pin securing the sliding support in the "IN"
position.
16. Rig the boom nose and hoist cable as desired and
operate the crane using normal operating procedures.
Published 4-22-15, Control # 556-00
DANGER
CAUTION
BOOM
4
4-33