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99903514:TELESCOPIC CRANE: i SECTION 0: INTRODUCTION
VOLUME 1
IOWA MOLD TOOLING CO., INC.
BOX 189, GARNER, IA 50438-0189
TEL: 641-923-3711
TECHNICAL SUPPORT FAX: 641-923-2424
MANUAL PART NUMBER 99903514
TELESCOPIC CRANE
OPERATION AND SAFETY
20140915
Iowa Mold Tooling Co., Inc. is an Oshkosh Corporation Company.

Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

IMT 1015 Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandIMT
Model1015
CategoryConstruction Equipment
LanguageEnglish

Summary

SECTION 0: INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1: OPERATION

1-1: GENERAL

Provides general information for crane operation and safety procedures.

1-2: DAILY SAFETY INSPECTIONS

Details daily, weekly, and monthly safety inspection procedures for crane components.

1-3: WORK SITE PREPARATION

Emphasizes the importance of work site preparation for safe operation.

1-3-1: ELECTRICAL HAZARDS

Outlines hazards and precautions when operating near power lines.

1-4: STARTING CRANE OPERATION

Guides on the procedure for starting the crane operation.

1-4-1: ENGAGING THE POWER TAKE OFF (PTO) (IF APPLICABLE)

Instructions for engaging the PTO for automatic and manual transmissions.

1-4-2: DISENGAGING THE PTO

Procedure for safely disengaging the PTO.

1-5: ROTATOR WORM GEAR BREAK-IN

Procedure for breaking in the rotator worm gear for new crane models.

1-6: CRANE CONTROLS

Overview of crane controls, including radio and tethered remote operations.

1-6-1: RADIO REMOTE CONTROLS

Details on operating the radio remote control functions.

1-6-2: CHANGING THE BATTERY IN THE RADIO REMOTE CONTROL

Instructions for replacing the battery in the radio remote control handset.

1-6-3: RADIO REMOTE BACKUP HAND SET

Information on using the tethered backup handset for radio remote control.

1-6-4: TETHERED REMOTE CONTROLS

Operating instructions for tethered remote controls.

1-6-5: ELECTRIC CRANES

Operating instructions for electric cranes with tethered remote controls.

1-7: CRANE CAPACITY AND LOAD LIMITS

Defines crane capacity and load limits based on placards and charts.

1-7-1: REDUCED CAPACITY (RCLC)

Explains the Reduced Capacity Lift Chart and its use.

1-8: CRANE CAPACITY ALERT SYSTEM (ELECTRICALLY OPERATED)

Details the electrically operated capacity alert system and its function.

1-9: ANTI TWO BLOCKING SYSTEM

Describes the anti two-blocking system and daily checks for operation.

1-10: CHANGING FROM DOUBLE TO SINGLE-PART LINE

Instructions for changing the crane line configuration from double to single-part.

1-11: TASK PERFORMANCE

Provides a step-by-step guide for performing crane operations.

1-11-1: TROUBLESHOOTING

Lists common crane operation problems and their solutions.

1-12: CRANE SHUTDOWN

Details the procedures for safely shutting down the crane.

1-13: OPERATORS

Outlines qualifications and requirements for crane operators.

1-14: OPERATION IN ADVERSE CONDITIONS

Provides guidance for operating the crane in various adverse conditions.

1-14-1: DUSTY AND SANDY AREAS

Specific precautions for operating the crane in dusty or sandy environments.

1-14-2: HIGH HUMIDITY OR SALT AIR CONDITIONS

Maintenance advice for operating in high humidity or salt air conditions.

1-14-3: HIGH ALTITUDE

Considerations for operating the crane at high altitudes.

1-14-4: COLD WEATHER

Procedures for operating the crane in cold weather conditions.

1-15: HAND SIGNALS

Illustrates and describes hand signals for crane operation communication.

IMPORTANT! NOTES FOR SAFE OPERATION

Summarizes critical safety notes for crane operation and equipment.

FIRE PRECAUTIONS

Guidelines to prevent fires during crane operation and maintenance.

SECTION 2: MAINTENANCE

2-1: GENERAL

General guidelines and precautions for performing maintenance.

2-2: MAINTENANCE SCHEDULE

Provides a schedule for routine maintenance tasks based on time intervals.

2-3: LUBRICATION

Details lubrication requirements, products, and intervals for crane components.

2-4: LUBRICATION POINTS

Identifies specific lubrication points and decal locations on the crane.

2-5: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Covers hydraulic system specifications, maintenance, and troubleshooting.

2-5-1: HYDRAULIC OIL SPECIFICATIONS

Specifies the required hydraulic oil quality and viscosity.

2-5-2: LOW TEMPERATURE HYDRAULIC OIL SPECIFICATIONS

Recommends hydraulic oil for operation below -25°F.

2-5-3: HYDRAULIC FLUID LEVEL

Procedure for checking and maintaining the hydraulic fluid level.

2-5-4: HYDRAULIC FLUID DETERIORATION

Guidelines for identifying and addressing hydraulic fluid deterioration.

2-5-5: CHANGING HYDRAULIC OIL

Step-by-step instructions for changing the hydraulic oil and purging the system.

2-5-6: PURGING AIR FROM THE HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Procedure to remove trapped air from the hydraulic system.

2-5-7: HYDRAULIC PRESSURE RELIEF

Explains the function and safety of the hydraulic system relief valve.

2-5-8: HYDRAULIC CYLINDER HOLDING CAPABILITIES

Describes cylinder holding valves and how to check their serviceability.

2-5-9: HYDRAULIC FILTER REPLACEMENT

Details the schedule and procedure for hydraulic filter replacement.

2-5-10: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting common hydraulic system problems related to oil viscosity.

2-6: WIRE ROPE & HOOK MAINTENANCE

Covers maintenance procedures for wire rope and hooks.

2-6-1: WIRE ROPE INSPECTION

Guidelines for regular wire rope inspection and criteria for use.

2-6-2: WIRE ROPE LUBRICATION

Instructions for lubricating wire rope to protect against wear.

2-6-3: WIRE ROPE MAINTENANCE

Procedures for repairing or replacing wire rope based on inspection findings.

2-6-4: WIRE ROPE REPLACEMENT

Conditions under which wire rope must be replaced.

2-6-5: WIRE ROPE SLINGS

Information on wire rope sling types, ratings, and safe usage.

2-6-6: WIRE ROPE LAY

Explains wire rope lay direction and its importance for winch spooling.

2-6-7: HOOK & LATCH MAINTENANCE

Maintenance requirements for crane hooks and latches.

2-7: PERIODIC VEHICLE INSPECTION

Emphasizes the need for periodic inspection of the carrier vehicle.

2-8: PERIODIC CRANE INSPECTION

Details on periodic crane inspection using a checklist.

2-9: ADDITIONAL INSPECTIONS

Lists additional inspections required every three months or under heavy use.

2-10: TETHERED REMOTE CONTROL INSPECTION

Inspection guidelines for tethered remote controls to check for corrosion.

2-11: CORROSION CONTROL

Methods for controlling corrosion on crane metal surfaces and components.

2-12: LONG TERM STORAGE

Recommendations for long-term storage to preserve hydraulic system components.

2-13: CHEMICAL SAFETY

Safety information and precautions for handling cleaning and lubricating chemicals.

2-14: EXCESSIVE LOAD LIMIT SYSTEM (ELLS) TEST PROCEDURE

Procedure for testing the Excessive Load Limit System (ELLS) for proper function.

2-15: ELLS TROUBLESHOOTING PROCEDURE

Troubleshooting steps for issues with the ELLS system.

2-16: WINCH TROUBLESHOOTING

Diagnoses and solutions for common winch operation problems.

SECTION 3: REPAIR

3-1: GENERAL

General information and precautions for performing service and repair.

3-2: REPAIR PRECAUTIONS

Safety precautions to follow before starting repairs on the crane.

3-3: SYSTEMATIC REPAIR PROCEDURE

Outlines a systematic approach to diagnosing and repairing crane issues.

3-4: CLEANLINESS

Importance of cleanliness for preserving crane life and preventing damage.

3-5: HYDRAULIC SYSTEM

Guidelines for working on the hydraulic system to prevent contamination.

3-6: FASTENERS & TORQUE VALUES

Information on selecting and torquing fasteners correctly.

3-7: CRANE BASE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

Procedure for removing and replacing the crane base assembly.

3-8: WORM DRIVE WINCH

Details on worm drive winches, including oil requirements and removal.

3-8-1: REMOVING THE WORM DRIVE WINCH

Instructions for removing and replacing the worm drive winch.

3-8-2: PLANETARY WINCH (MODELS 6025 AND 6625)

Information on planetary winches, including oil change intervals.

3-9: CRANE ROTATION SYSTEM

Description of crane rotation systems and applicable models.

3-9-1: REMOVING THE CRANE ROTATION SYSTEM

Procedure for removing the crane rotation system.

3-9-2: SETTING BACKLASH - IMT BASE & WORM DRIVE (1007, 1015, 2020)

Instructions for setting backlash on specific IMT base and worm drive models.

3-9-3: WORM END PLAY & BACKLASH - INTEGRAL BASE & WORM DRIVE (3020, 3820, 5020, 5525, 6025, 6625)

Procedure for setting worm end play and backlash on integral base models.

3-9-4: TURNTABLE GEAR REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (7020 & 7025)

Instructions for removing and replacing turntable gears on specific models.

3-9-5: PINION, DRIVE GEAR BUSHING REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT (7020, 7025)

Procedure for removing and replacing pinion and drive gear bushings.

3-9-6: ROTATION MOTOR AND C’BAL VALVE REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT (7020, 7025)

Instructions for removing and replacing rotation motor and counterbalance valve.

3-10: WEAR PADS

Information on wear pads, their location, and replacement procedure.

3-11: PINS

Details on critical structural pins, inspection, and removal procedures.

3-12: BEARINGS & BUSHINGS

Information on bearing types and inspection/replacement procedures.

3-12-1: BEARING TYPES

Identifies bearing types used on various crane models.

3-12-2: BEARING INSPECTION & REPLACEMENT

Procedure for inspecting and replacing bearings and bushings.

3-13: VALVEBANK

Overview of valvebank components and troubleshooting.

3-13-1: VALVEBANK COMPONENTS

Describes operating characteristics of valvebank components.

3-13-2: VALVEBANK TROUBLESHOOTING

Troubleshooting steps for issues with the valvebank.

3-13-3: SINGLE VALVE REPLACEMENT

Procedure for replacing a single valve in the valvebank.

3-13-4: VALVEBANK REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

Instructions for removing and replacing the entire valvebank assembly.

3-14: LOWER CYLINDER REMOVAL & REPLACEMENT

Procedure for removing and replacing the lower cylinder.

3-15: EXTERNAL EXTENSION CYLINDER-REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

Instructions for removing and replacing external extension cylinders.

3-16: INTERNAL CYLINDER REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

Procedure for removing and replacing internal cylinders.

3-17: LOWER BOOM REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT

Instructions for removing and replacing the lower boom assembly.

3-18: WIRE ROPE REMOVAL/REPLACEMENT

Procedure for removing and replacing wire rope based on inspection.

SECTION 3A: CYLINDER REPAIR

TOOLS REQUIRED

Lists specialized tools required for cylinder disassembly and repair.

3A-1. CYLINDER DISASSEMBLY

Step-by-step instructions for disassembling inner, outer, extension, and stabilizer cylinders.

3A-2. CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

Detailed instructions for assembling cylinder components and seals.

SECTION 4: INSTALLATION

4-1: GENERAL

General guidelines for preparing the truck chassis for crane installation.

4-2: CHASSIS PREPARATION

Steps for preparing the truck chassis, including clearance and mounting space.

4-2-1: FRAME STRENGTH

Information on truck frame selection and reinforcement for crane loads.

4-3: PTO AND PUMP

Covers PTO and pump installation requirements and considerations.

4-3-1: PTO INSTALLATION

Guides on selecting and installing the Power Take Off (PTO).

4-3-2: PUMP INSTALLATION

Instructions for installing the hydraulic pump.

4-3-3: DRIVELINE APPLICATION

Considerations for selecting and installing auxiliary driveshafts.

4-4: ENGINE SPEED REGULATION

Determining required engine RPM for proper crane pump speed.

4.5 MODEL SPECIFIC CRANE & HYDRAULIC INSTALLATION GUIDES

General guide for specific IMT crane and hydraulic installations.

4.5.1 GENERAL

General information for model-specific crane installations.

4.5.2 CHASSIS INFORMATION

Details on chassis requirements for crane mounting.

4.6 MODEL 1015 CRANE INSTALLATION

Specific installation instructions for the Model 1015 crane.

4.7 MODEL 2020 CRANE INSTALLATION

Specific installation instructions for the Model 2020 crane.

4.8 MODEL 3020 CRANE INSTALLATION

Specific installation instructions for the Model 3020 crane.

4.9 MODEL 3820 CRANE INSTALLATION

Specific installation instructions for the Model 3820 crane.

4.10 MODEL 5020 CRANE INSTALLATION

Specific installation instructions for the Model 5020 crane.

4.11 MODEL 6020 CRANE INSTALLATION

Specific installation instructions for the Model 6020 crane.

4.12 MODELS 5525, 6025, AND 6625 CRANE INSTALLATION

Installation instructions for Models 5525, 6025, and 6625 cranes.

4.14 MODEL 7020 CRANE INSTALLATION

Specific installation instructions for the Model 7020 crane.

4.15 MODEL 7025 CRANE INSTALLATION

Specific installation instructions for the Model 7025 crane.

4.16 HYDRAULIC & ELECTRICAL INSTALLATION - MODELS 7020 & 7025

Hydraulic and electrical installation for Models 7020 and 7025.

SECTION 5: DECALS

5-1. DECAL PLACEMENT-TELESCOPING CRANES

Illustrates common placement of decals used on telescoping cranes.

5-2. “DANGER” DECAL DESCRIPTIONS

Describes 'DANGER' decals, their function, location, and consequences.

5-3. INSTRUCTIONAL DECAL DESCRIPTIONS

Describes instructional decals relevant to maintenance and operation.

SECTION 6: REFERENCE

INSPECTION CHECKLIST

A comprehensive checklist for crane inspections (Daily, Monthly, Quarterly, Annual).

CRANE CAPACITY & STABILITY

Defines crane capacity and stability factors based on placards and conditions.

UNDERSTANDING THE CAPACITY PLACARD

Explains how to interpret information on a sample crane capacity placard.

STABILITY TEST

Procedure for performing a crane stability test according to SAE J765a.

TORQUE DATA CHART - DOMESTIC

Provides torque values for fine and coarse thread bolts in foot-pounds.

TORQUE DATA CHART - METRIC

Provides torque values for fine and coarse thread bolts in kilogram-meters.

TURNTABLE BEARING FASTENER TIGHTENING SEQUENCE

Illustrates the sequence for tightening turntable bearing fasteners.

TURNTABLE BEARING INSPECTION FOR REPLACEMENT

Conditions and procedure for inspecting turntable bearings for wear.

DIRECTION TERMINOLOGY

Defines terms used to describe directions associated with crane operation.

CONVERSION FACTORS

Table of common conversion factors for units of measure.

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