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Manitowoc 18000 Operator's Manual (302 pages)
Brand:
Manitowoc
| Category:
Construction Equipment
| Size: 34.65 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Section 1
13
Crane Data
13
Crane/Attachment Identification
13
Change of Ownership Registration
13
Manitowoc Dealer
13
Crane Orientation
13
Identification and Location of Components
14
Outline Dimensions
16
Crane Weights
18
English and Metric Conversions
23
Direct Conversion
23
Inverse Conversion
23
Section 2
25
Continuous Innovation
27
Nameplates and Decals
27
Safety Messages
27
General
27
Safety Alert Symbol
27
Signal Words
27
Symbol Identification
27
Safety and Information Signs
29
Maintaining Signs
29
Ordering Signs
29
Crane Access Points
31
General
31
Getting on or off Crane
31
Personnel Fall-Protection Anchors
34
Operator Manual/Capacity Chart Storage
34
General
34
Storing Manuals
34
Safe Operating Practices
35
General
35
Read Operator Manual
35
Operator Qualifications
35
Operator Conduct
35
Handling Load
37
Size of Load
37
Attaching Load
37
Lifting/Moving Load
38
Multiple Load Line Operation
39
Signals
40
Holding Load
40
Safety Devices
41
Operational Aids
41
Category 1 Operational Aids
41
Category 2 Operational Aids
42
Assembling, Disassembling, or Operating Crane Near Electric Power and Transmission Lines
43
Electrocution Hazard
43
Set-Up and Operation
43
Electrocution Hazard Devices
44
Electrical Contact
44
Refueling
45
Fire Extinguishers
45
Accidents
45
Safe Maintenance
45
Maintenance Instructions
45
Safe Maintenance Practices
45
Environmental Protection
47
Boom Disassembly Safety
48
General
48
Location
48
Pin Removal
48
Disassembly Precaution
48
Personnel Handling Policy
50
Pedestal/Barge Mounted Cranes
52
Pedestal Mounted Crane
52
Barge Mounted Crane
52
Definition
52
Examples
52
Capacity Charts
54
Shock Loading
54
Operation on Barge
54
Definition
54
General
54
Definitions
54
Crane Inspection
55
Transporting Crane on Barge
55
Section 3
57
Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations
62
Symbol Identification
64
Cab Door Adjustment
71
General
71
Closing Cab Door
71
Damper Adjustment
71
Front Window Operation
72
Closing Window
72
Opening Window for Ventilation
72
Opening Window for Emergency Exit
72
Crane Orientation
72
Operating Controls
72
Display Language
72
Controls Identification and Function
74
A - Engine Controls
74
A1. Engine Stop/Run/Start Switch
74
A2. Engine Stop Switch
74
A3. Engine Diagnostics Lights
74
A4. Engine Hand Throttle
74
A5. Engine Foot Throttle
74
A6. Engine Clutch Handle
74
A7. Battery Disconnect Switch
74
A8. DPF Switch (Tier 4 Equipped)
75
B - Accessory Controls
77
B1. Cab Tilt Switch
77
B2. Panel Lights Switch
77
B3. Dome Light Switch
77
B4. Climate Control
77
B5. Overhead Windshield Wiper Switch
77
B6. Front Windshield Wiper and Washer Switch
77
B7. Crane Work Lights Switch
79
B8. Accessory Control Panel
79
B9. Radio/CD Player
79
B10. Horn Switches
79
B11. 12V Power Supply Receptacle
79
B12. Machinery Heaters
79
B13. Tinted Visor and Shade
79
B14. Cab RCL Rotating Beacon
79
B15. Cab Door Brake
79
B16. Anemometer
79
C - Indicators
81
C1. RCL (Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter) Controls
81
C2. System Fault Alert
81
C3. Operating Limit Alert
81
C4. Rear View Mirrors
81
C5. Boom Angle Indicator
81
C6. Level
81
C7. Hydraulic Level and Temperature Gauge
81
C8. Drum Rotation Indicators
81
C9. Fuel Level
81
D - Special Controls
82
D1. Drum 5 (Mast Hoist) Park Switch
82
D2. Seat Switch
82
D3. Dead-Man Switch (Optional)
82
D4. Digital Display
82
D5. Scroll Selector
82
D6. Digital Display Contrast Switch
82
D7. Crane Mode Confirm/Select Switch
82
D8. Limit Bypass Switch
84
E - Boom/Luffing Hoist Controls
88
E1. Drum 4 (Boom Hoist) Park Switch
88
E2. Drum 6 (Luffing Jib Hoist) Park Switch
88
E3. Boom/Luffing Hoist Handle a
88
E4. Boom/Luffing Hoist Handle Display Light
88
F - Load Drum Controls
89
F1. Drum 1 (Main Hoist 1) Park Switch
89
F2. Drum 2 (Main Hoist 2) Park Switch
89
F3. Drum 3 (Whip Line Hoist) Park Switch
89
F4. Control Handle B
89
F5. Control Handle C
89
F6. Control Handle D
89
F7. Control Handle Display Lights
89
G - Swing Controls
90
G1. Swing Park Switch
90
G2. Swing Handle
90
G3. Swing Holding Brake Switch
90
J - Setup Controls
91
K- Limit Devices
91
H - Travel Controls
91
H1. Travel Park Switch
91
H2. Travel Speed Selector
91
H3. Travel Cruise Selector
91
H4. Left Crawler Handle
91
H5. Right Crawler Handle
91
Max up 1 (Boom)
92
Block up
92
Luffing Jib up Limits
92
Luffing Jib down Limits
93
Max Bail
93
Min Bail
93
Seat Controls
94
Load Moment (Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter)
94
Preparing Crane for Operation
95
Calibration Procedures
95
Operation
96
Engine Startup
96
Boom Hoist Operation
98
Luffing Hoist Operation
99
Swing Operation
100
Load Drum Operation
101
Travel Operation
102
Stopping Engine/ Leaving Crane Unattended
104
Remote Controls
105
General
105
Controls Identification and Operation
105
Setup Remote Control
105
Power Controls
105
Jacking Controls
106
Boom Pins Control
106
Rotating Frame Controls
106
Mast Controls
106
Replacing Batteries in Setup Remote Control
107
Rigging Winch Controls
107
Engine Speed Control
107
Crawler Pin Controls
107
Digital Display Screens
108
Crane Operating Conditions
108
Operating Limits
109
System Faults
109
Function Speed/Torque Adjustment
115
Engine Diagnostics
115
General
115
Onboard Engine Diagnostics
116
DPF Diagnostics - Cummins QSX 15 (Tier 4)
116
Crane Diagnostics
117
General
117
Drum 1
117
Drum 2
118
Drum 3
118
Drum 4
118
Drum 5
119
Drum 6
119
Swing (Crane)
119
Trk (Travel)
120
FCN (Front Console Node)
120
CAN (Can Bus)
121
Hydraulic System Calibration
123
Speed/Torque
123
Accessory System
123
Wireless
123
Block Level Sensor
124
Crane Mode
124
Hydraulic Fan (Tier 4 Only)
124
MAX-ER Attachment
125
Crane Mode Selector - Crane with Swing Lock
125
Crane Mode Selector - Crane Without Swing Lock
125
Digital Input and Output Item Tables
127
Hydraulic System Calibration Procedures
131
General
131
Pressure Sender Calibration
131
Control Calibration
133
Pump Pressure Test
134
Charge Pressure Check
136
Wind Conditions
142
Cold Weather Heater Package
145
General
145
Heaters
145
Turning Heaters on
145
Turning Heaters off
145
Preparation for Cold Weather
146
Crane Limitations
146
Wire Rope
146
Cold Weather Starting Aid
146
Cooling System
146
Battery
146
Engine Oil
147
Fuel Oil
147
Gear Oil
147
Hydraulic Oil
147
Circuit Breakers
147
Rigging Drawings
153
Optional Attachments
153
General Safety
153
Crane Orientation
153
Self-Erecting Equipment
153
Section 4
153
Assist Crane Requirements
154
Assembly and Disassembly Notes
154
Assembly and Disassembly Area
154
Accessing Parts
154
Crane Weights
154
Handling Components
154
Retaining Connecting Pins
157
Cold Weather Mast Operation
157
Shipping Crane Components
160
Operating Controls
160
Pre-Start Checks
161
Engine
161
Gear Boxes
161
Hydraulic System
161
Crane Assembly
161
Rotating Bed Jack Pad Storage Location
161
Remove Rotating Bed from Trailer
162
Remove Wind Deflectors
162
Deploy Rotating Bed Jacks
164
Alignment Pendants
166
Deploy Operator's Cab
166
Jack Upperworks off Trailer
166
Remove Carbody and Adapter Frame from Trailer
168
Connect Rotating Bed to Carbody
168
Lower Crane Onto Carbody Pedestals
170
Install Rotating Bed Catwalks and Steps (Past Production)
172
Side and Rear Catwalks
172
Steps
172
Cab Rear Catwalk
172
Install Rotating Bed Side and Rear Catwalks and Steps (Current Production)
174
Connect Hydraulic Hoses and Electric Cables
174
Install Drum 3 (Whip Line Drum)
174
Side and Rear Catwalks
174
Steps
174
Install Cab Left Platform (Current Production)
176
Install Cab Rear Platform (Current Production)
178
Move Platforms into Working Positions (Current Production)
178
Configure Enclosure Panels
181
Working Position
181
Raise Live Mast to Operating Position
183
Install Assembly Block
185
Install Crawlers
185
Install First Crawler
187
Install First Crawler (Continued)
189
Install Second Crawler
189
Install Counterweight
191
Install Carbody Counterweight
191
Install Crane Counterweight
191
Stow Mast Supports
193
Deploy Mast Supports
193
Remove Assembly Block
195
Assemble Fixed Mast
195
Install Mast Butt and Top
195
Assemble Mast Inserts
197
Connect Mast Inserts to Mast Butt
199
Raise Mast Stops
199
Lower Wire Rope Guide
199
Attach Mast Top to Inserts
201
Connect Mast Straps
201
Connect Live Mast Straps to Fixed Mast Straps
201
Perform Mast Pre-Raising Checks
203
Raise Fixed Mast
203
General
203
Raise Mast
205
Assemble and Install Boom and Jib
207
Check Mast Stop Pressure
207
Pre-Raising Checks
208
Raising Boom and Jib
209
Crane Disassembly
211
Lowering Boom and Jib
211
Lower Fixed Mast
211
General
211
Store Wire Rope Guide
215
Store Mast Stops
215
Remove Mast Inserts
215
Remove Rear Platforms and Catwalk
217
Remove Rear Platforms and Catwalk (Current Production)
217
Remove Crane Counterweight
217
Install Assembly Block
217
Remove Mast Butt and Top
217
Remove Carbody Counterweight
219
Deploy Rear Rotating Bed Jacks
219
Remove Crawlers
221
Remove First Crawler
221
Remove Assembly Block
225
Store Live Mast
225
Remove Drum 3 (Whip Line Drum)
225
Deploy Front Rotating Bed Jacks
225
Remove Second Crawler
225
Separate Rotating Bed from Carbody
226
Place Rotating Bed on Trailer
226
Store Operator's Cab
226
Remove Rotating Bed Jacks
226
Install Wind Deflectors
226
Boom Ladder Assembly
228
General
228
Removing Ladders from Boom Section
228
Installing Ladders on Boom Inserts
228
Storing Ladders
228
Boom and Jib Rigging
232
Assist Crane Requirements
232
Blocked Crawler
232
Handling Components
232
Rigging Assembly Drawings
232
Medium Inserts
232
Identifying Boom and Jib Sections and Straps
233
Boom Installation
235
Inspect Boom Stops
235
Assemble Boom Butt and First Insert
237
Raise Drum 1 to Operating Position
237
Install Second Insert
237
Raise Drum 6 Sheaves
237
Install Boom Butt and Assembled Inserts
239
Assemble Remaining Boom Sections
241
Raise Boom Top Wire Rope Guide
241
Connect Boom Straps - #55-79A Boom
243
Install Intermediate Suspension - #55-79A Boom
243
Connect Boom Straps - #55 or #55A Boom
245
Install Standard Upper Boom Point
247
Install Extended Upper Boom Point
247
Install Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter
249
Install Load Line
249
Install Block-Up Limit Control
249
Install Block-Level Transmitter
250
Boom Pre-Raising Checks
251
Install Wind Speed Indicator Assembly
251
Boom Removal
254
Fixed Jib Installation
257
General
257
Install Boom Backstay Straps
257
Assemble Jib
259
Install Jib Butt
259
Install Jib Strap Support Brackets
259
Install Jib Inserts and Top
259
Install Upper Jib Point
259
Connect Remaining Jib Straps
259
Connect Jib Straps to Equalizers
259
Attach Jib Stop to Boom Top
261
Install Jib Strut
261
Connect Adjustable Links
261
Raise Jib Strut
263
Raise Jib Strut (Continued)
265
Install Jib Load Line
265
Connect Electric Cords
265
Install Wind Speed Indicator Assembly
265
Jib Removal
266
Disconnect Electric Cords
266
Remove Wind Speed Indicator Assembly
266
Remove Jib Load Lines
266
Lower Jib Strut
266
Disconnect Jib Straps
267
Remove Jib Inserts and Top
267
Store Jib Strap Support Brackets
267
Remove Jib Butt
267
Wire Rope Installation
269
Wire Rope Storage
269
Removing Wire Rope from Shipping Reel
269
Seizing and Cutting Wire Rope
269
Anchoring Wire Rope to Drum
270
Winding Wire Rope Onto Drum
270
Anchoring Wire Rope to Socket and Wedge
271
Anchoring Wire Rope to Button Socket
273
Breaking in Wire Rope
273
Pad Eye Usage for Wire Rope Reeving
273
General
273
Safety
273
Rigging Winch Operation
275
Selecting Rigging Winch Mode
275
Operating Rigging Winch (Past Production)
275
Operating Rigging Winch (Current Production)
276
Load Block Reeving
278
Load Block Identification
278
Load Block Handling
278
Wire Rope Specifications
278
Wire Rope Installation and Maintenance
278
Duplex Hook
278
Guide Sheaves and Drums
278
Block Level Sensor Adjustment
288
General
288
Sensor Adjustment
288
Live Mast Reeving
289
General
289
Wire Rope Specification
289
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Manitowoc 18000 Service Maintenance Manual (316 pages)
Brand:
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| Category:
Construction Equipment
| Size: 33.97 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Section 1
13
Continuous Innovation
13
Safety Messages
13
General
13
Safety Alert Symbol
13
Signal Words
13
Safe Maintenance Practices
14
Maintenance Instructions
14
Environmental Protection
15
Identification and Location of Components
16
Basic Crane
16
Front
17
Top
18
Left Side
19
Left Side - S/N18001082 & Newer
20
Right Side
21
Rear
22
Carbody/Crawler
23
Operator Cab/Controls
24
Cummins Engine Tier 3
25
Cummins Engine Tier 4
26
Boom Butt and Insert
28
Mast Butt
29
Description of Operation
30
General Abbreviations
30
Solenoid Valve Identification
30
General Operation
31
Hydraulic Components
32
Hydraulic Tank
32
Shutoff Valves
32
Charge Filters (Past Production)
32
Suction Manifolds
32
Return Manifolds
32
Hydraulic Fluid Cooler
32
Supercharge Pumps (Past Production)
32
Charge Pressure
33
Hydraulic Motors
33
Main Pressure Monitoring
34
Accessory Systems
34
Basic Operation
35
Engine Controls
36
Drum Identification
37
Epic® Control System
38
CAN-Bus
38
Digital Display
38
Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter (RCL)
38
Crane Modes
39
Electrical Power to Operator's Cab
39
Pressure Senders and Speed Sensors
39
System Faults
40
Engine Faults (Tier 4)
40
Operating Faults and Limit Switches
40
Brake and Drum Pawl Operation
40
Swing System Operation
42
Swing System Components
42
Swing Brake and Swing Lock
42
Swing Right or Left
42
Swing Holding Brake Switch
43
Travel System Operation
46
Travel System Components
46
Travel Brakes
46
Travel Forward and Reverse
46
Two-Speed Travel Operation
49
Travel Cruise
49
Boom Hoist System Operation
50
Boom Hoist System Components
50
Boom Hoist Brake and Pawl
50
Boom Hoist Raise
50
Boom Hoist Lower
53
Main Hoist 1 System
54
Main Hoist 1 System Components
54
Main Hoist 1 Drum Brake
54
Main Hoist 1 Raising
54
Main Hoist 1 Lowering
57
Whip Line Hoist (Drum 3) System
58
Whip Line Hoist System Components
58
Whip Line Drum Brake
58
Whip Line Hoist Raising
58
Whip Line Hoist Lowering
61
Main Hoist 2 System
62
Main Hoist 2 System Components
62
Main Hoist 2 Drum Brake
62
Main Hoist 2 Raising
62
Main Hoist 2 Lowering
65
Mast Hoist Drum 5 System
66
Mast Hoist System Components
66
Mast Hoist Brake and Pawl
66
Mast Raising Cylinders
66
Mast Hoist Raising from Transport Position
66
Mast Hoist Raising to Transport Position
70
Luffing Jib Drum 6 (Optional) System
72
Luffing Jib System Components
72
Luffing Jib Brake and Pawl
72
Luffing Jib Raise
72
Luffing Jib Lower
74
Accessory System Components
75
Accessory Systems
75
Jacking Cylinders
76
Rotating Bed Jacking - Raise
76
Rotating Bed Jacking - Lower
77
Boom Hinge Pins
80
Adapter Frame Pins
82
Mast Pins
84
Rigging Winch (Drum 7)
86
Cab Tilt
88
Crawler Pin Cylinders
90
Hydraulic Schematics
95
Hydraulic System - General
95
Checking and Replacing Hydraulic Hoses
95
Hydraulic System Maintenance
96
Safety
96
Storing and Handling Oil
96
Storing and Handling Parts
96
Inspecting System
96
Hydraulic Tank Heater
97
Replacing Filters
100
Charge Filters
101
Return Filters
102
Replacing Desiccant Breather
103
Changing Oil
103
Servicing Pumps
104
Tightening Hydraulic Connections
106
Pipe Thread Connection
106
SAE Straight Thread Connection
106
ORS Connection
107
Split Flange Connection
108
SAE Flare Connection
109
Pressure Sender Replacement
111
Disc Brake Operational Test
112
Shop Procedures
114
Initial Oil Fill
114
Initial Engine Start-Up
114
Pressure Sender Calibration
114
Charge Pressure Check
114
Accessory System Checks
115
Control Calibration
115
Hoist Pumps Pressure Test
115
Travel Pressure Check
115
Swing Pressure Check
115
High Pressure Accessory System
115
Low-Pressure Accessory Components
116
Lower Accessory Valve
116
Travel Handle and Speed Check
117
Swing and Drum Speed Checks
117
Hydraulic System Specifications - 18000
118
Pumps
119
Motors
121
Hydraulic System Calibration Procedures
122
Calibration Description
122
Pressure Sender Calibration
122
Control Calibration
124
Pump Pressure Test
125
Charge Pressure Check
126
Hydraulic System Adjustment Procedures
130
High Pressure Adjustment
130
Charge Pressure Adjustment
131
Pump Neutral Adjustment
131
Motor Leakage Test
132
Loop Flushing Valve Adjustment
132
Manual Override Tests
132
Pump or Motor Override
133
Solenoid Valve Override
133
Counterbalance Valves Adjustment
134
Hydraulic Tank Level Sensor Calibration
137
Empty Calibration
137
Full Cold Calibration
137
Electrical Schematics
141
Checking and Replacing Electrical Components
141
Circuit Breaker Identification
142
Test Voltages
143
CAN Bus Nodes
143
Pumps and Motors
144
Alphabetical Index of Components
145
Node Heading Descriptions
145
NODE 1 - Master Node (Front Console)
146
NODE 2 - Handles and Cab Controls
148
NODE 3 - Drum 3 and Pressure Senders
151
NODE 4 - Connecting Pins, Jacking, and Mast
153
NODE 5 - Alarms, Pump Controls, and Limits
154
NODE 6 - Drums 2, 4, & 5, and Adapter Frame
158
NODE 7 - Swing, Travel and Auto Lube
160
NODE 8 - Drum 1 and Drum 6
162
Node 9 - Max-Er
164
NODE 20 - Boom Block Up, Block Sensor, & Limits
166
NODE 21 - Luffing Jib, Block Up, Block Sensor, Limits
167
NODE 0 - Power, Engine Controls, and Diagnostics
168
Abbreviations
169
Checking Electrical Inputs/Outputs
170
Control Handle Voltages
170
Dielectric Grease
173
Digital Display
174
Crane Operating Conditions
174
Operating Limits
174
System Faults
175
Function Speed/Torque Adjustment
180
Adjustment
180
Crane Diagnostics
180
General
180
Drum 1
180
Drum 2
180
Drum 3
180
Drum 4
180
Drum 2
181
Drum 3
181
Drum 4
181
Drum 5
182
Drum 6
182
Swing (Crane)
182
Trk (Travel)
183
FCN (Front Console Node)
183
CAN (Can Bus)
184
Hydraulic System Calibration
185
Speed/Torque
185
Accessory System
185
Wireless
186
Block Level Sensor
186
Crane Mode
186
Hydraulic Fan (Tier 4 Only)
186
Digital Input and Output Item Tables
187
Section 4
195
Automatic Boom Stop Adjustment
197
Maximum Operating Angles
197
Operation
197
Maintenance
197
Bypass Limit Test
198
Adjustment
201
Actuator Rod Replacement
201
Physical Boom Stop
202
Operation
202
Boom and Luffing Jib Angle Indicator Calibration
203
Mast Angle Indicator Adjustment
203
Mast Angle Indicator
203
Adjusting Angle
203
Sending Unit Assembly
203
Strap Inspection and Maintenance
205
Inspection
205
Identifying Straps
205
Frequent Inspection
205
Periodic Inspection
205
Cranes Not in Regular Use
205
Replacement Specifications
206
Corrosion or Abrasion
206
Straightness
207
Flatness
207
Elongated Hole
207
Storing Straps
208
Removing Straps from Service
208
Inspection Checklist
208
Lattice Section Inspection and Lacing Replacement
211
Section 5
213
Hoist Drawings
215
Boom Hoist Pawl Adjustment
215
General
215
Actuator Removal
215
Actuator Installation and Adjustment
215
Mast Hoist Pawl Maintenance
217
General
217
Maintenance
217
Speed Sensor Adjustment
218
Hydraulic Motors with Speed Sensors
218
Speed Sensor Replacement
218
Version 1 - Sensor with Flats
218
Bail Limit Adjustment
220
Weekly Maintenance
220
Adjustment
220
Electrical Wiring
220
Block-Up Limit Adjustment
222
General
222
Operation
222
Installation
222
Load Block Level Transmitter
222
Block-Up Limit Control Deactivated
222
Block-Up Limit Control Activated
222
Disconnecting Block-Up Limit Control
226
Removing Upper Boom Point or Jib Point
227
Storing Electric Cable
227
Maintenance
227
Adjustment
228
Wire Rope Inspection and Replacement
229
Wire Rope Lubrication
229
Maintain a Wire Rope Condition Report
229
Wire Rope Care and Replacement Guidelines
229
Daily Inspection
229
Periodic Comprehensive Inspection
231
Replacement Criteria
231
Determining the Frequency of Inspection
231
Reduction in the Rope Diameter
231
Broken Rope Wires
232
Distributing Wire Rope Wear
233
Sheave, Roller, and Drum Inspection
233
Rope that Has Been Idle a Month or more
233
Load Block and Hook-And-Weight Ball Inspection
236
Daily Inspection
236
Yearly Inspection
238
Section 6
239
Manual Release of Swing Brake and Lock
241
Manual Release Procedure
241
Section 7
241
Battery Maintenance
245
Safety Information
245
Causes of Battery Failure
245
Multiple Battery System
245
Overcharging
245
Undercharging
245
Lack of Water
245
Hold-Downs
245
Overloads
245
Maintenance
246
Open-Circuit Voltage Test
246
Weekly - Check Electrolyte Level
246
Manitowoc 18000 Operator's Manual (202 pages)
Luffing Jib Attachment
Brand:
Manitowoc
| Category:
Construction Equipment
| Size: 18.14 MB
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
5
Section 1
11
Crane Data
11
Crane/Attachment Identification
11
Change of Ownership Registration
11
Manitowoc Dealer
11
Crane Orientation
11
Identification and Location of Components
12
Outline Dimensions
14
Crane Weights
16
English and Metric Conversions
22
Direct Conversion
22
Inverse Conversion
22
Section 2
25
Continuous Innovation
27
Nameplates and Decals
27
Safety Messages
27
General
27
Safety Alert Symbol
27
Signal Words
27
Symbol Identification
27
Safety and Information Signs
31
Maintaining Signs
31
Ordering Signs
31
Crane Access Points
33
Getting on or off Crane
33
Personnel Fall-Protection Anchors
33
Operator Manual/Capacity Chart Storage
34
General
34
Storing Manuals
34
Safe Operating Practices
35
General
35
Read Operator Manual
35
Operator Qualifications
35
Operator Conduct
35
Handling Load
37
Size of Load
37
Attaching Load
37
Lifting/Moving Load
38
Multiple Load Line Operation
39
Signals
40
Holding Load
40
Safety Devices
41
Operational Aids
41
Category 1 Operational Aids
41
Category 2 Operational Aids
42
Assembling, Disassembling, or Operating Crane Near Electric Power and Transmission Lines
43
Electrocution Hazard
43
Set-Up and Operation
43
Electrocution Hazard Devices
44
Electrical Contact
44
Refueling
45
Fire Extinguishers
45
Accidents
45
Safe Maintenance Practices
45
Maintenance Instructions
45
Environmental Protection
47
Boom Disassembly Safety
49
General
49
Location
49
Pin Removal
49
Disassembly Precaution
49
Personnel Handling Policy
50
Pedestal/Barge Mounted Cranes
52
Pedestal Mounted Crane
52
Barge Mounted Crane
52
Definition
52
Examples
52
Capacity Charts
54
Shock Loading
54
Operation on Barge
54
Definition
54
General
54
Definitions
54
Crane Inspection
55
Transporting Crane on Barge
55
Section 3
57
Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations
60
General Operation
62
Luffing Jib Operating Controls
63
Crane Mode Select/Confirm Switch
63
Drum 4 (Boom Hoist) Park Switch
63
Drum 6 (Luffing Hoist) Park Switch
63
Boom Hoist and Whip Hoist Control
63
Luffing Hoist and Swing Control
63
Luffing Jib Mode
63
Luffing Jib Setup Mode
63
Ljib Stop Mode
63
Limit Bypass Switch
65
Digital Display
65
Mechanical Boom Angle Indicator
65
Mechanical Level
65
Luffing Jib Limits
68
Boom up Limit
68
Block up Limit
68
Luffing Jib up Limits
68
Luffing Jib down Limits
68
Luffing Jib down Limits
69
Operating Precautions
70
Wind Conditions
70
Section 4
71
General Setup and Installation
75
Crane Orientation
75
Accessing Parts
75
Crane Weights
76
Operating Controls
76
Counterweight Requirement
76
Blocked Crawlers
76
Rigging Drawings
76
Luffing Jib Raising Procedure
76
Identifying Jib Components
76
Handling Components
77
Retaining Connecting Pins
78
Shipping Crane Components
78
Removable Lacings - #44 Jib
79
Luffing Jib Rigging Guide - #44
81
General
81
Assist Crane Requirements
81
Installing #44 Luffing Jib
81
Lower Boom
81
Prepare Boom and Jib
81
Install Jib Butt
83
Install Jib Inserts and Top
83
Complete Upper Jib Point Roller Installation
85
Connect Jib Straps
85
Install Struts
85
Install Luffing Hoist Wire Rope
87
Raise Main Strut
89
Connect Backstay Straps
89
Connect Hydraulic Hoses
91
Set up Adjustable Straps
93
Raise Jib Strut
95
Install Load Lines
96
Connect Electric Cords
96
Install Wind Speed Indicator Assembly
96
Adjust Electronic Devices
96
Pre-Raising Checks
97
Raising Boom and #44 Luffing Jib
99
General
99
In-Line Raising Procedure
99
Jack-Knife Raising Procedure
101
Lowering Boom and #44 Luffing Jib
103
General
103
In-Line Lowering Procedure
103
Jack-Knife Lowering Procedure
105
Removing #44 Luffing Jib
106
Lowering Jib Strut
106
Lowering Main Strut
106
Removing Jib Attachment
107
Remove Struts
107
Luffing Jib Rigging Guide - #79A
109
General
109
Assist Crane Requirements
109
Preparing Crane, Boom, and Mast
112
Install Backstay Straps on Boom
112
Jib Stop Positioner Hydraulic System Operation
115
Initial Setup
115
Procedure for Raising Boom and Jib
115
Procedure for Lowering Boom and Jib
115
Periodic Check of Oil Level
115
Installing #79A Luffing Jib
117
Install Jib and Main Strut Butts
117
Install Jib Strut Top
117
Install Luffing Hoist Wire Rope
117
Install Main Strut Top
119
Install Backstay Straps on Main Strut
120
Raise Main Strut
121
Raise Main Strut (Continued)
123
Raise Jib Strut
127
Install Jib
127
Install Jib Strap Equalizers
129
Connect Jib Strut Straps to Equalizers
129
Complete Jib Assembly
129
Prepare Jib Dolly
129
Install Jib Dolly
129
Install Jib Load Line
131
Connect Electric Cords/Adjust Electronic Devices
131
Install Wind Speed Indicator Assembly
131
Set up Jib Stop Positioners
131
Pre-Raising Checks
133
Raising Boom and #79A Luffing Jib
133
Jack-Knife Raising Procedure
135
Lowering Boom and #79A Luffing Jib
138
General
138
Jack-Knife Lowering Procedure
138
Removing #79A Jib
141
Remove Jib Load Line
141
Remove Jib Dolly
141
Remove Upper Jib Point
141
Remove Jib
141
Disassemble Jib
141
Remove Jib Strap Equalizers
143
Remove Butt and First Two Inserts
143
Lower Jib Strut
143
Lower Main Strut
145
Lower Main Strut (Continued)
147
Store Main Strut Top
149
Store Luffing Hoist Wire Rope
149
Remove Main and Jib Strut Tops
149
Remove Jib and Main Strut Butts
149
Changing Boom and Jib Length
149
Wire Rope Installation
151
Wire Rope Storage
151
Removing Wire Rope from Shipping Reel
151
Seizing and Cutting Wire Rope
151
Anchoring Wire Rope to Drum
152
Winding Wire Rope Onto Drum
153
Anchoring Wire Rope to Wedge Socket
154
Anchoring Wire Rope to Button Socket
154
Breaking in Wire Rope
155
Pad Eye Usage for Wire Rope Reeving
156
General
156
Safety
156
Rigging Winch Operation
157
Load Line Reeving - #44 Luffing Jib
157
Load Blocks
157
Guide Sheaves
157
Duplex Hook
157
Wire Rope Specifications
157
Wire Rope Installation
157
Reeving Diagrams
157
Load Line Reeving - #79A Luffing Jib
162
Load Block Identification
162
Load Block Handling
162
Duplex Hook
162
Wire Rope Specifications
162
Wire Rope Installation
162
Guide Sheaves and Drums
162
Reeving
162
Block Level Sensor Adjustment
170
General
170
Sensor Adjustment
170
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