Accessing The Hoist Area; Travel Configuration; Working Configuration; Hoist Cable (Wire Rope) - Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Operator's Manual

SET-UP AND INSTALLATION

ACCESSING THE HOIST AREA

Change the hoist access area from the Travel Configuration
(Figure 4-1) to the Working Configuration (Figure 4-2).
Platform must not be used for hauling passengers as
death or serious injury could occur.
No storage of components are allowed on the platform.
Only one person at a time is allowed on the platform.

Travel Configuration

1. Front and rear railings are in the pinned and down
position (1 pin installed, 1 pin stowed).
2. Rear post is in the down position (1 pin stowed).
3. Gate is in the open and down position (1 pin stowed).
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FIGURE 4-1
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RT9150E OPERATOR MANUAL

Working Configuration

1. Front and rear railings are in the up position and pinned
(2 pins installed).
2. Rear post is in the up position and pinned (1 pin
installed).
3. Gate is closed and pinned in the up position (1 pin
installed.

HOIST CABLE (WIRE ROPE)

NOTE: The cable should preferably be straightened before
installation on the hoist drum.

Removing the Old Cable

Entanglement Hazard!
Keep all body parts and loose clothing clear while hoist is
running.
Death or serious injury may result if entanglement occurs
during hoist operations.
NOTE: Make sure the crane is level and the main boom is
fully lowered.
1. Unreel the hoist cable until the hoist switches off.
2. Adjust the lowering limit switch so that the cable can
unreel completely.
3. Unreel remaining layers from the hoist drum.
4. Lock the cab to prevent unauthorized use.
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FIGURE 4-2
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