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Congratulations! You are now the owner of a quality Product manufactured by Hiab (part of Cargotec Corporation). The aim of this manual is to help you handle, maintain your crane safely and with full satisfaction. This Manual provides detailed information about your Product, its control systems and its practical management and maintenance.
Table of Contents 1. Introduction ..................7 1.1. This Operator's Manual is intended for operators of cranes with a JIB ... 7 1.2. The JIB ................... 8 1.3. The Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC ..........9 1.4. The Machinery (Safety) Regulations 2008 ......... 10 1.5.
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Introduction 1. Introduction 1.1. This Operator's Manual is intended for operators of cranes with a JIB This manual describes • operation • maintenance and faults This manual is a supplement to the Operator's Manual for your type of crane. DANGER If you have not studied the complete Operator’s Manual for your crane and for your JIB carefully, it could lead to fatal accidents or serious damage.
Introduction 1.2. The JIB The JIB is an interchangeable equipment that extends the crane boom. Use the JIB so as to be able to reach further. NOTE • Load diagram signs for the JIB are placed on the column. • See the Technical Data for the precise technical information concerning the JIB on your crane.
........interchangeable equipment is manufactured (2): ........➁ ........Factory addresses: hereby declares that the interchangeable Hiab Cranes S.L.U. Pol. Ind. Malpica, calle E, 86 50016 equipment: Zaragoza, Spain Mark: ... ➂ Type: ....Cargotec Poland Sp. z o. o. Ul. Metalowa 2, 73-102 Serial number: .....
(2): Factory addresses: hereby declares that the interchangeable equipment: Hiab Cranes S.L.U. Pol. Ind. Malpica, calle E, 86 equipment: 50016 Zaragoza, Spain Cargotec Poland Sp. z o. o. Ul. Metalowa 2, 73-102 Stargard, Poland ·...
Structure and parts of the JIB 2. Structure and parts of the JIB 2.1. JIB Components The JIB consists of the following components: Main components: Some accessories can be installed depending on your crane and JIB configuration: (1) JIB boom (2) JIB cylinder (7) JIB hook support [option] (3) JIB extension...
Safety precautions and warnings 3. Safety precautions and warnings 3.1. Safety precautions and warnings DANGER If you have not studied the Operator’s Manual for your crane carefully, it could lead to fatal accidents or serious damage. DANGER When using the JIB, always connect the JIB to the SPACE Safety System.
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Safety precautions and warnings DANGER Always check that the JIB is firmly attached before use. WARNING The operation of a crane with JIB is different from the operation of a crane without it. For example, there is a big difference when you need to put the crane in and out of transport position.
Hydraulic connections 4. Hydraulic connections You can disconnect a hydraulic line or a hose only for specific operator’s tasks (for example, disconnecting the interchangeable equipment). DANGER • STAY AWAY from oil leaks in the hydraulic system! Oil in the hydraulic system is under high pressure, can spill, be very hot and cause you injury.
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Hydraulic connections To connect the hydraulic quick couplings you must: Switch off the control system. Disengage the PTO. Remove the protection caps. Connect the respective hydraulic quick couplings taking care with the corresponding identification: • Yellow and blue collars = 5th function •...
Hydraulic connections 4.2. Hydraulic quick couplings (MULTI-X) [option] Hydraulic quick couplings allow the connection of several hydraulic lines at the same time. WARNING • Switch off the control system and the PTO before connecting or disconnecting the connectors. • Always remove/attach first the electrical connection before the hydraulic connection.
Operation 5. Operation 5.1. Assembling the JIB.155Q (without hoist) WARNING Take care, when assembling and disassembling the JIB that your fingers do not get trapped. WARNING • Switch off the control system and the PTO before connecting or disconnecting the electrical and hydraulic connections. •...
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Operation Assemble the JIB on the crane: Operate the crane to align the boom system with the JIB support. Carefully extend the crane extension to put the JIB support in the last crane extension. Push the shaft (2) and slew 90º until is locked. Slew 90º...
Operation Connect the JIB to the control system: 1. Connect the JIB to the hydraulic system. 2. Connect the JIB to the SPACE safety system: • remove the plug (1) • connect the JIB contact (2) DANGER • When using the JIB, always connect the JIB to the control system. •...
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Operation CAUTION Make sure that the tip of the crane and the JIB are not damaged in this operation. Disconnect the JIB from the control system: Disconnect the cable contact (4). Put the plug (5) back in place. NOTE Make sure that the plug is connected. Without this plug the control system senses the JIB still attached to the crane.
Operation Remove the JIB from the tip of crane: Remove the locking pin (1). Push the shaft (2) and slew 90º until it is unlocked. Remove the shaft (2). The JIB is now free from the crane. Carefully retract the crane extension away from the JIB support.
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Operation WARNING Make sure there is enough space for the boom system to unfold/fold semi automatically. If the situation does not allow SAF, use crane mode to operate the boom system out of/into the parked position. WARNING If your crane has manual extensions, make sure that they are totally retracted or removed before operating the crane with the SAF feature.
Operation DANGER Pay careful attention when using this feature. Always maintain eye contact when operating the crane. During this movement, the boom system will unfold itself, release the lever immediately if the boom system is about to: • Hit a person •...
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Operation EFFER iQ.950-1200 HP NOTE SAF option is possible with this crane configuration. When the stabiliser extensions are extended, the catcher “A” will be released and allow the movements of the 1st boom. Increase the pressure in the cylinders on the crane and JIB before starting the operation. CAUTION Do these operations slowly to not damage any parking support or parking pins of the crane and JIB.
Operation Raise the 2nd boom (6). CAUTION Pay careful attention not to damage the slewing motors. Raise the JIB (7). Make sure that the 1st boom and 2nd boom are unfolded before starting this JIB operation. Slew the crane (8) to working position. 5.5.
Operation 5.5.2. How to achieve sufficient reach First extend the crane extensions completely. Then extend the JIB as far as needed. WARNING Do not slew the crane until the load is completely free of the ground. DANGER Never exceed the JIB's maximum permitted load. WARNING In high boom positions, retract the JIB extensions before retracting crane extensions.
Operation 5.5.3. (JDC) JIB Dual Capacity [option] JDC is a feature that increases the lifting capacity on the JIB, allowing extra capacity on the JIB when the last crane extension is fully retracted. (This position is automatically detected by the control system.) •...
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Operation WARNING If your crane has long JIB support, make sure that it is totally retracted before operating the crane with the SAF feature. WARNING If your crane is equipped with a hoist , change from hoist to hook operation. Displace the hoist, if needed, to the outside position before operating the crane to parking position with JIB and hoist.
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Operation DANGER Pay careful attention when using this feature. Always maintain eye contact when operating the crane. During this movement, the boom system will fold itself, release the lever immediately if the boom system is about to: • Hit a person •...
Operation 5.7. Operate the crane with a JIB (without hoist) to parking position WARNING Always operate a crane with a JIB very carefully. The space for moving the boom system and the JIB is limited. Make sure that there is enough space. Careless or rough crane movements can seriously damage the crane and the JIB.
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Operation CAUTION Pay careful attention not to damage the slewing motors. Lower the 1st boom completely (6). Check if the parking support “C” rests on the slot “D”. When the stabiliser extensions are retracted, the catcher “E” will lock the 1st boom and hold the boom system in parking position.
Operation 5.8. OLP and JIB OLP prevents the JIB from being overloaded: When the load is close to the rated capacity the OLP gives a pre-warning. • The cylinder pressure LED's flash red. At the rated capacity, a new warning is given. •...
Operation 5.9.1. Assembling and disassembling JIB manual extensions DANGER Do not stand in front of moving parts. They may move and cause injuries. Assembling the manual extension 1. Place the manual extension (1) into the last JIB extension until it is possible to place the locking device (2) in holes (3) (working position) or (4) (transport position).
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Operation Activate and de-activate OLP for manual extensions on the XSDrive controller WARNING You must switch the OLP on and off manually for additional manual extensions! Activate: Push buttons on the controller. manual extensions included OLP protection. The lifting capacity will be reduced automatically.
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Operation Activate and de-activate OLP for manual extensions on the CombiDrive controller WARNING You must switch the OLP on and off manually for additional manual extensions! Activate: Push both button (1) and (2) until symbol on the centre display is lit. (The lamp for manual extension is lit on the User Interface.) The manual extensions are now included in the OLP protection.
Operation 5.10. Raised hook support [option] This support allows to raise the attachment point of the hook. DANGER Do not stand in front of moving parts. They may move and cause injuries. Assembling the raised hook support 1. Place the raised hook support (1) into the last JIB extension until it is possible to place the locking device (2) in the hole.
Operation 5.11. Special hook application without disassembling the JIB This is the special hook application to handle heavy loads without disassembling the JIB. 1. Raise the 1st boom (1). 2. Retract the JIB extensions (2). 3. Remove the hook from the tip of the JIB. 4.
Operation with hoist 6. Operation with hoist 6.1. Operation with hoist If a hoist is mounted on the crane the rope is guided by pulleys mounted on the extensions and on the JIB. 6.2. Displacing the hoist 6.2.1. Displacing the hoist with the XSDrive The hoist must work in its central position.
Operation with hoist 6.2.2. Displacing the hoist with the CombiDrive The hoist must work in its central position. DANGER Before lifting load with the hoist, be sure that the hoist is in working position. Press the crane menu button (1) to go to crane menu 2. To displace the hoist from the outside position to the central position (A): 1.
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Operation with hoist Remove the rope from the support (1). Put the rope through the pulleys (2) and (3): NOTE Pulley (3) is only for crane configurations with more than 8 boom extensions. Remove the securing pins and shafts (4) and pulleys (2) and (3). Put the rope through the pulleys (2) and (3).
Operation with hoist 6.4. Disconnecting the hoist TI2L/TI4 rope from the JIB.155Q WARNING • During the following operations, keep the rope loose. Use the controller to wind/ unwind the rope while putting/removing the rope from the pulleys. • To obtain a correct winding, the rope has to be guided. A wrong winding can result in damage on rope or unexpected movements.
Operation with hoist Remove the rope through the pulleys (9) and (10). NOTE Pulley (9) is only for crane configurations with more than 8 boom extensions. Remove the securing pins and shafts (11) and pulleys (9) and (10). Remove the rope through the pulleys (9) and (10). Install the securing pins and shafts (11) and pulleys (9) and (10) again.
Operation with hoist 6.7. Operating a crane with JIB.155Q and hoist TI2L/TI4 out of parked position WARNING • Always ensure that the stabiliser extensions and legs are in working position and securely locked before operating the boom system out of parking position. •...
Operation with hoist 6.9. Operating with hoist TI2L/TI4 (without JIB.155Q) NOTE Intermediate pulley on the 6th extension exists only for crane configurations with more than 8 extensions. CAUTION • The intermediate pulleys on the crane (4th extension and 6th extension) are different when working with the JIB or with the crane.
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Operation with hoist Put the rope through the intermediate pulleys (2). Top-roller (4a) for the TI2L or (4b) for the TI4: Attach the top-roller (4a) or (4b) to the top-roller support (3a) or (3b). Remove the securing pin and shaft (5). Put the rope through the top-roller (4a) or (4b).
Maintenance 7. Maintenance 7.1. Maintenance and service Follow the instructions in this manual and the Operator's Manual for your crane. 7.2. Lubrication General greasing of the cranes Incorrect or insufficient lubrication of a crane is the number one cause of premature failure. WARNING Before and after a long stop of the crane, lubrication is absolutely necessary.
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Maintenance CAUTION Do NOT grease with graphite or molybdenum-disulphide additives. Recommended greases: BP LS EP 2, ESSO UNIWAY EP2 N, AGIP GR MU/EP3, NYNÄS UNIFETT EP. Alternative: Use a Teflon grease spray to lubricate the extensions and mobile parts. JIB Operator's Manual GB...
Maintenance 7.3. Lubrication schedule Extend the extensions totally. Lubricate all marked points. Lubricate every 16 running hours. Grease every 16 running hours. Lubrication of slide pads in the JIB extensions Clean the surfaces and remove with a spatula all abrasive material (dirt, sand, shavings), and where possible, the old grease.
Maintenance NOTE To prevent or correct malfunctions or the “stick- slip” of the boom extensions operation, we recommend lubricating the lower part of the extensions. If you have any doubt, please contact your Effer representative. 7.4. Faults If faults occur with the JIB, contact an authorised service workshop. NOTE •...
Technical Data 8. Technical Data Documentation The Technical Data for the JIB shall be printed out when installed on the crane. The Operator’s manuals for the crane and the JIB should be stored together with Technical Data for both. JIB Operator's Manual GB...
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