Auxiliary Single-Sheave Boom Nose; Installation; Removal - Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Operator's Manual

RT9150E OPERATOR MANUAL

AUXILIARY SINGLE-SHEAVE BOOM NOSE

The auxiliary boom nose (rooster sheave) is designed for the
crane it was delivered with. It has the same serial number as
the crane.
To use the auxiliary boom nose on several Grove cranes, it
needs to be adapted to the corresponding crane and marked
with all the serial numbers.
The serial number (1) (Figure 4-83) is on the front of the
auxiliary boom nose.
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Item Description
1 Serial Number Plate
2 Pivot Pin
3 Transport Position Pin
Mounting Pins
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(Stowed)
Grove
5
2
3
8
Item Description
5 Mounting Pin Holes
6 Lifting Lug
7 Cable Guide Pin
8 A2B Switch
FIGURE 4-83
Published 2-23-2017, Control # 644-00
SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
CAUTION
Incompatible Equipment Hazard!
Operate the crane only with the auxiliary boom nose that
has the identical serial number as the crane.
The RCL is set only for the corresponding auxiliary boom
nose.
The auxiliary boom nose should only be adjusted by an
authorized Grove dealer or Manitowoc Crane Care.
Injury or equipment damage may result if an incompatible
boom nose is used.

Installation

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1. Remove the pivot pin (1) (Figure 4-84) from the boom
nose.
2. Attach a sling to the lifting lug (2) on the boom nose.
3. Use another crane or suitable lifting device to lift the
auxiliary boom nose in front of the boom head.
4. Align the boom nose with the mounting lugs (3) on the
boom head and install the swivel pin (1), secure the pin
with a retaining clip.
5. Place the auxiliary boom nose into either the Transport
Position, page 4-52 or Working Position, page 4-52.

Removal

1. Attach a sling to the lifting lug (2) (Figure 4-84) on the
boom nose.
2. Use another crane or suitable lifting device to support
the auxiliary boom nose while removing the mounting
pins.
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FIGURE 4-84
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