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OPERATOR’S MANUAL RT-400-B CRANE 99030264 Lenexa, Kansas, 66215 • 913-888-0606 SAFETY DECLARATION TO THE OPERATOR Proper lighting, safety signs, warning bells, etc., can only ASSIST in preventing an accident. But YOU, the operator, can PREVENT an accident. YOU, the operator, must be responsible for the personal safe- ty of yourself and all persons around the machine.
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Employees should be aware of possible dangers in operating or working around lift equipment. This type of machine operates in and around rough terrain. This environment increases the potential hazard in operating these machines. This naturally requires alertness and caution by you to prevent accidents while achieving expected productivity from your machine.
BMC and any subsequent purchaser who buys a BMC product as a new product, and then only as to defects reported to BMC in writing within 1 year or 2000 hours, whichever occurs first, from the date a product is placed in service, as evidenced by such warranty validation certificate.
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WHATSOEVER. NO PERSON IS AUTHORIZED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF BMC IN MODIFYING THE WARRANTY HEREIN MADE OR IN MAKING ANY ADDITIONAL OR OTHER WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL BMC BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER. THIS EXCLUSION OF INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES...
If caught in time, it may result in and quantity must be provided. savings to your company. To reorder this manual, ask for RT-400-B Most importantly, operate your machine in a Operation Manual Part Number 99030264. safe and efficient manner. Be alert at all times...
The RT-400-B engine is US EPA Tier 4 Final/Stage V emissions compliant. The RT- 400-B CAN-bus-based control system provides troubleshooting and operation history data, and it easily integrates with advanced functions like telematics, load-indicating external light bars, and crane camera systems.
RT-400-B SPECIFICATIONS General Length Overall 31 ft 0 in (9,449 mm) Chassis 18 ft 5 in (5,613 mm) 8 ft 6 in (2,591 mm) Width 11 ft 2 in (3,404 mm) Height, Overall 49,750 lbs (22,566 kg) Weight, Total 9 ft 2 in (2,794 mm)
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Tie Downs: • Hydraulically powered to provide bare drum line pull of 15,000 lbs (6800 kg) and 25 ft/min • Four tie-down points (two front, two rear) for (7.6 m/min) line speed. transport. • Includes 125 ft (38.1 m) of 9/16 in (14 mm) Rear View Mirrors: diameter 6x36-EIP-IWRC wire rope, minimum •...
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• Includes dome light, heater/AC with 2-speed Operator Display: fan, 12V-electric windshield wiper on front • 10.1-in LED shows engine data including and top glass, and retractable shade for top RPMs, warnings, faults, battery voltage, fuel glass. level, hydraulic oil level and temperature. •...
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Hydraulic System Main Hoist Standard: Standard: • Two axial piston pumps, mounted on and • Hydraulically powered single speed planetary driven by the main transmission, delivers gear hoist with spring applied, hydraulically a combined flow of up to 95 GPM (360 L/ released brake and load holding valve.
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Hoist Performance - Normal Speed Wire Rope: 5/8-in diameter, Compact 35 rotation resistant rope, RRL lay, 2160 Grade. Line pulls are not based on wire rope strength. Rope Layer Max Line Pull Line Speed 13,792 lbs (6,255.9 kg) 151.8 ft/min (46.3 m/min) 12,598 lbs (5,714.4 kg) 166.2 ft/min (50.7 m/min) 11,594 lbs (5,258.9 kg)
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Rated Capacity Limiter: Optional Boom Attachments • Operational aid that warns the operator of Boom Extension - 20 ft (6.1 m), Offset: impending overload with audible and visual signals. LED Screen has read-outs for • Provides 20 ft (6.1 m) of additional length for maximum permissible and actual load, boom lifting loads with load line.
An operator, in the course of normal operation, 24. Check Drum Rotation Indicator. should make certain observations, inspections, 25. Cummins QSF 3.8L Diesel Engine, per engine and tests to assure that the unit is ready to manual: perform safely. • Check crankcase breather tube. DAILY •...
⚠ RATED CAPACITY LIMITER (RCL) CHECKS WARNING Do not check for hydraulic leaks with hands. Checking the Cable Reel Wire If a mist of hydraulic oil is noticed around a 1. Carefully examine the cable reel wire for line or component, use cardboard or other damage.
⚠ Two-Block Signals and Function Kick-Out Test WARNING Procedure A load reading on the operator’s display 1. Ensure that the engine is off. Place the Anti- console that falls outside of this range may Two-Block switch in the tripped position. indicate a sensor problem.
TERMINOLOGY GENERAL OPERATING GUIDELINES The following terms define the various This list of rules is only a supplement to all precautions and notices used in this manual. federal, state, and local safety rules that may apply. NOTE • Since the manufacturer has no direct control over machine application and operation, “NOTE”...
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• Inspect load hoist rope and wedge socket daily. We recommend rope inspection, replacement and maintenance in accordance with ASME B30.5. • Keep operator’s compartment free of mud and grease. W-2004-PS-0 • Rated Capacity Limiter components must be • Keep all window glass clean. Keep displays inspected for damage and proper function clean.
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• Keep hands away from the load hoist rope when the hoist is in operation to avoid serious injury. W-2006-PS-0 • Level the crane before lifting. A small incline will significantly reduce the capacity. If necessary, use appropriate cribbing under the W-2007-PS-0 outriggers for leveling.
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Utilize • Every effort has been made to make the the tiedown anchors, as indicated on the BMC Rough Terrain Crane a stable vehicle. crane, to stabilize the load and prevent However, with the rigid front and rear axles, shifting during transport.
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• Know your visibility limitations. Loads being carried hanging on the hook can add further limitations to visibility during travel. Always use a signal person when in doubt. Refueling • Shut off the engine before refueling, and remove the fuel cap slowly. Vapor pressure in the tank can cause a burst of fuel and vapor when the cap is removed.
OVERVIEW The RT-400-B is equipped with an RCL human-machine interface (HMI), located to the right of the steering wheel. It allows the operator to access a variety of information and crane controls, divided into the following interface screens: • Main/Startup •...
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The powershift transmission is controlled Callout Item Function through the series of buttons on the 12-button Key-operated and has OFF, panel to the right of the operator. There are RUN and START positions. two ranges for this transmission and 3 gears Ignition The ignition switch should in each range for FORWARD and REVERSE.
2-wheel drive and 4-wheel drive if the machine is in Neutral/Park. Avoid 4-wheel drive operation on pavement except for short distances. FOUR-MODE STEERING FUNCTIONS The RT-400-B is equipped with four-mode power steering: • Four-wheel RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-3 • Front two-wheel...
RCL HUMAN-MACHINE INTERFACE (HMI) The RT-400-B is equipped with an RCL HMI system to aid in crane operation. Each operator must be properly trained in its usage and operation. The following are common screens operators will encounter while using the HMI. For reference on what individual icons represent on each screen, see the Switch and Indicator Symbols section on page RT- 400B-OM-130-00-002.
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Startup Screen RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-6 Before operating the HMI, arm the crane using the ARM keypad button (see page RT-400B-OM-030-00-003 for description and location of the ARM button). When starting the crane, a gray box overlay will appear over the RCL box at the top left corner. It contains information on current jib configuration and parts of line number setting.
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Main Screen Navigate here using the main screen icon as shown in the navigation bar (page RT-400B-OM-020-00-005). RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-7 Screen Area Function This box shows the current load weight, the max capacity weight, a capacity bar showing the percentage of the current load weight out of the max capacity weight, the boom length, the boom angle, the load radius, the rotation angle in degrees, and the tip height.
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Machine Info Screen Navigate here using the machine info screen icon as shown in the navigation bar (page RT-400B- OM-020-00-005). RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-8 Screen Area Function This box shows the engine RPM, fuel level, engine coolant temperature, and hydraulic temperature. The status of the parking brake, headlights, beacon, steering mode, and more are shown in the symbols on the right side of the box.
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Steering Screen RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-9 This screen shows the current steering setting. The green dot indicates which axles are currently engaged/active. In this example, 2-wheel drive is engaged. Use the arm rest keypad to change steer and transmission modes. Engine Screen Navigate here using the engine screen icon as shown in the navigation bar (page RT-400B-OM-020-00-005). RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-10 Screen Area Function...
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Engine Indicators and Operation STOP ENGINE LAMP When the STOP ENGINE light illuminates, in conjunction with the flashing DEF Lamps, this indicates that the DEF Tank is empty. Stop operation immediately and fill the DEF Tank. Engine power will be reduced or limited to idle until the tank is refilled.
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Engine Indicators and Operation DEF LAMP FLASHING with CHECK ENGINE AND STOP ENGINE LIGHTS = DEF Tank Empty When the DEF Lamp flashes and both the Check Engine and Stop Engine lamps illuminate yellow and red respectively, with the audible alarm sounding, the DEF tank has been empty for 30 minutes.
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RCL Screen - Startup Navigate here using the RCL screen icon as shown in the navigation bar (page RT-400B-OM-020-00-005). RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-11 On startup, a gray box overlay will appear over the RCL box at the top left corner. It contains information on current jib configuration and parts of line number setting.
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RCL Screen Navigate here using the RCL screen icon as shown in the navigation bar (page RT-400B-OM-020-00-005). RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-12 Screen Area Function This box shows the boom rotation, boom angle, boom length, load radius, and tip height. The work area lockout button is used to designate an area that the boom will be prevented from moving outside of.
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RCL Screen (Continued) Navigate here using the RCL screen icon as shown in the navigation bar (page RT-400B-OM-020-00-005). RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-13 Screen Area Function The green turtle icon at the top right of the box and the yellow highlighting on the boom in both crane images indicates the crane is in turtle mode, which means the boom movement slows down when it is moved close to an edge of a work area.
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Work Area Setup Screen Access this screen by pressing the Work Area Setup button on the RCL screen. RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-15 Screen Area Function These values show the start and end angle of the boom along with the maximum tip height and radius. Press the number buttons to bring up a number pad to manually input the max/min values.
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RCL Checklist Screen Access this screen by pressing the checklist button on the RCL screen. RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-17 Screen Area Function Along the top are the different boom functions. When selecting an individual Tabs function, such as crowd out as shown, a list of interlocks will display. These are a list of all of the conditions that could prevent boom movement.
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Outriggers Screen Navigate here using the outriggers screen icon as shown in the navigation bar (page RT-400B-OM-020-00-005). RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-18 Screen Area Function This box shows the ground bearing pressure measurement of each crane outrigger. The lights turn green when the outrigger is down and yellow when the outrigger is up.
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Outriggers Screen - Choosing Pad Type RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-19 Screen Area Function Selecting the Pad Type button in the Outriggers box will trigger a pop-up Choose Pad window allowing you to change the pad type. Select the Esc button to close this Type window.
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Outriggers Screen - Circular Pad Diameter Selection RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-21 Screen Area Function The pop-up window shown applies to the circular pad type. Set the desired diameter here and this will affect the PSI calculations shown for each outrigger. Diameter Select the triangle button to confirm your choice, or select the Esc button to leave the window without making a change.
Malfunction Messages Malfunction messages are located at the top of the HMI screen, highlighted in red. In the example below, the anti-two-block switch warning is active. This warning box will switch between “Warning(s) Active” and the specific error message, such as “Anti Two Block switch active” in this example. RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-23 RT-400B-OM-020-00-PH-24 INTERLOCK CHART...
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Function/Action Interlocks Needed for Operation • Machine Armed • No Faults Active Shift Gears • If Shifting from 1st Gear, No Load on Boom • Gear Button Pressed • Machine Armed • Machine in Neutral • Parking Brake Applied Shift Range (Hi-Lo) •...
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Function/Action Interlocks Needed for Operation • Machine Armed • Boom Parameters Set • No Faults Crowding: Boom In • Seat Switch Closed • Machine Level within +/-3 degrees (rubber) • Machine Level within +/- 1 degrees (O/R) • Boom Retraction Limit •...
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Function/Action Interlocks Needed for Operation • Not in RCL Yellow Zone • Not in RCL Red Zone • Hydraulic Tank Temperature not Low Topping: Boom Down Full Speed • Not in WAL Slow Zone • Turtle Mode • Boom Close to Lower Limit •...
BOOM FUNCTION Two (2) electronic, multi-axis joysticks (mounted on the operator’s arm rests) provide control of boom functions and hoist. The joystick handles are electronically connected to the remote- mounted hydraulic control valves. An arming button (ARM) is located on the left joystick control pad, labeled with the letter “A,”...
BOOM ENABLE CONTROLS OUTRIGGERS Engage the arm button before operating the A 12-button pad is mounted to the left-hand joysticks. operator arm rest for controlling the direction of outriggers on each corner of the machine (see 1. Left Joystick image on page RT-400B-OM-030-00-002). •...
3. Drive the crane to lifting location. Take the DRIVING THE VEHICLE time to survey the location for obstacles, solid The following procedure is recommended for footing, and check if crane is spotted within the driving the vehicle: lifting radius for the load being lifted. 1.
• Engine grid heater / wait to start light NORMAL GAUGE READINGS • Engine coolant level indicator light The RT-400-B is equipped with one full-color • DEF level indicator touch screen human-machine interface. The main display is on the right side of the cab.
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If there is a malfunction of the RCL or Anti- OVERVIEW Two-Block system that causes loss of boom A rated capacity limiter (RCL) is installed on the movement and cannot be remedied by the crane to assist the operator in estimating loads procedures above, the override button on the and measuring load radii.
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Rated Capacity with outriggers or rubber. Limiter readings. Once the RCL is in run mode, the RT-400-B The Rated Capacity Limiter displays a load, continues to detect when outrigger positions load radius, and boom angle that are obtained change.
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The greatest load that may be handled by the RT-400-B is 40,000 lbs (18,143.7 kg), but only at a 10-ft (3.05 m) radius on outriggers. All load ratings, operating radii, work areas, boom extension offsets, and outrigger conditions are shown on the capacity chart.
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OPERATION GUIDELINES OPERATION • Load radius is the horizontal distance from • Read and understand the operator’s manual the center of rotation of the unloaded crane before operating the crane. to the vertical load line with the load applied. • Check hydraulic and engine oil levels daily. •...
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WORKING RANGE CHART 75° 70° 60° 50° 40° 30° 15° RADIUS IN FEET FROM C ROTATION TO LOAD USE SINGLE USE TWO USE FOUR PART LOAD PART LOAD PART LOAD 59 1/2" 67 7/8" 67 7/8" LINE FOR LINE FOR LINE FOR 200 LBS.
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WORKING RANGE CHART (METRIC) 75° 30.2 70° 60° 27.4 26.2 50° 23.2 40° 20.7 18.3 30° 15.9 13.4 11.0 15° 11.0 13.4 15.9 18.3 20.7 23.2 24.4 26.8 RADIUS IN METERS FROM C ROTATION TO LOAD USE SINGLE USE TWO USE FOUR PART LOAD PART LOAD...
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Capacities Apply to Operation on Firm Level Surface Main Boom or Extension Capacities (Pounds) 360° Rotation Over Front Load Radius (Feet) 18300 40000 26300 40000 13900 34100 22000 34100 10900 29200 18000 29200 8600 25500 14800 25500 7300 23200 12400 22700 6000 22000...
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Capacities Apply to Operation on Firm Level Surface Main Boom or Extension Capacities (Kilograms) 360° Rotation Over Front Load Radius (Meter) 8300 18140 11920 18140 6300 15460 9970 15460 4940 13240 8160 13240 3900 11560 6710 11560 3310 10520 5620 10290 2720 9970...
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CAPACITY EXAMPLE (Also see the Boom Extension section on page RT-400B-OM-110-00-002). Refer to the RT-400-B working range chart on page RT-400B-OM-070-00-003. A load 6’ X 6’ X 6’ (1.5 m x 1.5 m x 1.5 m) and weighing 12,700 pounds (5750 kg) is to be lifted to a new location.
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The capacity chart shows the approved hoist rope arrangements. The downhaul weight and sheave blocks supplied by Broderson are specially designed to operate the BMC Anti-Two-Block system. Other blocks or downhauls may bypass this system and create a dangerous condition. All retaining pins that pass through the sheave plates must be locked in place with cotters to hold the hoist rope (also called the load line) on the sheaves.
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OVERVIEW For loads above 10,000 pounds (4500 kg) the sheave block must be used. The 4-part-line sheave block can be used for loads up to 40,000 pounds (18,143.7 kg). The wedge socket should be pinned to the wedge socket anchor at the boom tip, as shown in the figure. The dead end of the rope in the wedge socket should be clamped, as shown in the figure below.
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There are other safety devices on hoist motor to hold the load. A clutch in the the RT-400-B designed to assist in the safe gearbox allows the winch to turn freely in the operation of the crane. These devices work RAISE direction.
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A two-position rotary switch designed to Locking Features disconnect the battery “positive” terminal from The RT-400-B has several locking features for the electrical circuit is located inside the right- various covers and compartments. The cab side engine compartment cover. Locking tabs door can be locked to protect the operator’s...
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11. Replace the front stow pin in its brackets for BOOM EXTENSION storage and insert their hairpin cotters. This is a 20-ft offsettable extension. Offsets include 0 degree (in line), 15 degree, or 30 12. Lay the load line over the main boom and degree.
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The drawbar It is hydraulically powered to provide a bare pull of the RT-400-B can easily exceed the drum line pull of 15,000 lbs (6800 kg) at 25 ft/ working strength of a single part of line for the min (7.6 m/min) line speed.
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PINTLE HOOKS BOOM WORK LIGHTS Available pintle hooks allow the crane to tow One LED work light is mounted to the boom to other disabled vehicles and trailers, and drag illuminate the tip, and one work light is mounted loads. Options include a front or a rear pintle to the turret to illuminate the ground under the hook, either mounted on the front or rear boom tip.
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HYDRAULIC TROUBLESHOOTING Issue Correction First, push the fault reset button. If the fault continues, the system/machine should be shut off and restarted several times as the faults may clear Control system/engine faults themselves if they are related to a start-up issue. appear on display If the fault persists, troubleshooting steps should be taken based off of the direction provided by the fault(s) that are...
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SYMBOL/ICON GUIDE The following list shows the symbols used to label switches and indicators on BMC cranes. Most symbols are derived from the ISO 3767-1:1998(E) standard. Not all symbols will be included on your BMC crane. On/Start Windshield washer switch...
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Engine coolant temperature Tie-down point high Transmission oil fill location Engine coolant low level mark Engine air filter restriction Transmission oil pressure indicator Transmission oil temperature Engine start Hydraulic oil low-level mark Check engine Hydraulic oil filter restriction Stop engine indicator Hydraulic temperature gauge Wait to start...
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