Counterweight Removal And Installation; Standard Machine; Counterweight Installation - Volvo EC330B Operator's Manual

Operating instructions
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Counterweight removal and installation

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Counterweight removal and
installation

Standard machine

Move the safety locking lever down to lock the system
securely, See Safety locking system on page 60. and attach
a warning tag (do not start the engine) to the left operating
lever.
Personal injury or death can occur from a counterweight
falling during installation.
Do not allow personnel under or around the counterweight
during installation.
Use certified cables and shackles of adequate load rating.
Improper lifting can allow the load to shift and cause injury
or death.
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Counterweight removal
1 Position the machine on flat, firm and level ground, free from
any obstructions or interference.
2 Keep the service position.
3 Pull the safety locking lever securely, See Safety locking sys-
tem on page 60.
4 Remove two covers and a plug from the top of counterweight.
5 As shown in the illustration, connect the lifting cables or slings
after fastening eye bolt (D) with sufficient strength for the coun-
terweight(8,500 kg) at the lifting points (A) correctly.
6 Disassemble six bolts (B, C).
7 Lift the counterweight enough.
8 Place the counterweight onto suitable support.

Counterweight installation

1 Position the machine on flat, firm and level ground, free from
any obstructions or interference.
2 Keep the service position.
3 Pull the safety locking lever securely.
4 As shown in the illustration, connect the lifting cables or slings
after fastening eye bolt (D) with sufficient strength for the coun-
terweight(8,500 kg) at the lifting points (A) correctly.
5 Lift the counterweight enough to fasten with bolts on the brack-
ets.
6 Assemble six bolts (B, C).
7 Disconnect the lifting cables or slings for the counterweight
at the lifting points(A).
WARNING!