Erecting Procedure: 59 Ft (22 M) Extension - Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Operator's Manual

RT9150E OPERATOR MANUAL
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Erecting Procedure: 59 ft (22 m) Extension

The 59 ft extension includes the 36 ft extension with the 23 ft
extension unfolded and attached to the nose of the 36 ft
extension.
WARNING
Falling Hazard!
To prevent serious injury or death, do not stand on
decking until extensions are secure.
1. Visually check to ensure all pins securing the extension
are installed.
NOTE: The crane should be setup on outriggers using
normal setup procedures. Refer to Deploying the
Outriggers, page 3-125.
2. Retract and lower boom to horizontal for erecting over
the front of the crane.
3. Attach a tag line (3) (Figure 4-37) at the front of the
extension.
a. Guide the tag line around the end of the extension
and through the bracket (4) on the main boom and
back again.
b. If possible, have a helper hold the tag line tight while
releasing the connections.
4. Release the spring latch (1) (Figure 4-36). Fold out the
run-up rail (2) until the locking pin (3) engages the tab
(4).
Grove
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FIGURE 4-35
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DANGER
Crushing Hazard!
Before disconnecting the rear pins, ensure the extension
is secured with the tag line, is on the run-up ramp and
attached at the front latch.
T h i s w i l l p r e v e n t e x t e n s i o n s f r o m f a l l i n g w h e n
disconnected, causing death or serious injury.
5. Remove the retainer clip (1) (Figure 4-37) and pull the
pin (2) out of connecting lug. Insert pin into holder and
secure with retainer clip.
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FIGURE 4-36
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FIGURE 4-37
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