INDEX
1 FOREWORD ..................................................................................................PAGE 1
1.1 Summary ........................................................................................................................................................ “ 1
1.2 Remarks ......................................................................................................................................................... “ 1
1.3 Manual revision ............................................................................................................................................... “ 2
2 HOW TO CONSULT THE MANUAL ...................................................................... “ 2
2.1 Instructions ..................................................................................................................................................... “ 2
3 CRANE IDENTIFICATION ..................................................................................... “ 3
3.1 Versions and optional available ..................................................................................................................... “ 3
3.2 Crane identification data ................................................................................................................................ “ 3
4 CRANE USAGE AND LIMITS OF APPLICATIONS................................................ “ 4
4.1 Crane classification and proper usage ......................................................................................................... “ 4
4.2 Improper usage .............................................................................................................................................. “ 4
4.3 Crane operator’s training ............................................................................................................................... “ 4
5 SAFETY RULES ................................................................................................... “ 6
5.1 Rules concerning people ............................................................................................................................... “ 6
5.2 Rules concerning the crane ........................................................................................................................... “ 6
5.3 Rules for the correct positioning of the crane ................................................................................................ “ 7
5.3.1 Choice of the crane operating place pressure on the ground....................................................................... “ 7
5.3.2 Safety distance from trenches and slopes .................................................................................................... “ 7
5.3.3 Safety distance from electrical power lines ................................................................................................... “ 8
5.3.4 Crane and load ground connection ............................................................................................................... “ 8
5.3.5 Influence of the wind on the crane operation ................................................................................................. “ 10
5.4 Rules concerning safety in the traffic ............................................................................................................. “ 10
5.5 General rules on winch operations ................................................................................................................ “ 11
5.5.1 Winch system operation ................................................................................................................................. “ 11
5.5.2 Operator safety tips ......................................................................................................................................... “ 11
5.5.3 General rules when operating winch ............................................................................................................. “ 11
5.6 WIRE ROPE .................................................................................................................................................... “ 12
5.6.1 General ........................................................................................................................................................... “ 12
5.6.2 Wire rope precautions .................................................................................................................................... “ 12
6 DESCRIPTION OF THE CRANE .......................................................................... “ 13
6.1 Model: 5500 H ................................................................................................................................................. “ 13
6.2 Model: 5500 E - 12/24 ..................................................................................................................................... “ 14
6.3 Safety devices ................................................................................................................................................. “ 15
6.3.1 Safety devices installed .................................................................................................................................. “ 15
6.3.2 Load limiting device ........................................................................................................................................ “ 15
6.3.3 Relief valve ...................................................................................................................................................... “ 16
6.3.4 Pilot operated holding valves ......................................................................................................................... “ 16
6.3.5 Safety devices’sealing .................................................................................................................................... “ 16
6.4 Microprocessor remote control system ......................................................................................................... “ 17
6.4.1 Available control version ................................................................................................................................. “ 17
6.4.2 Electronic power unit ...................................................................................................................................... “ 17
6.4.3 The radio receiver unit .................................................................................................................................... “ 18
6.4.4 The cable keyboard ........................................................................................................................................ “ 18
6.4.5 The keyboard radio trasmitter ........................................................................................................................ “ 19
6.4.5.1 Radio system protection device ..................................................................................................................... “ 20
6.4.6 Proportional mono-function regulation hydraulic unit .................................................................................... “ 20
6.4.7 Proportional dual-mode regulation hydraulic unit ......................................................................................... “ 21
6.4.8 Wiring .............................................................................................................................................................. “ 21
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