SETUP AND INSTALLATION 14000 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 03-29-17, Control # 064-23 v2
BOOM LADDER
See Figure 4-31 for the following procedure.
General
Optional ladders are stored inside insert (2) as shown in
View C.
The ladders are designed for use in assembly/disassembly
and maintenance of #76 boom sections and components.
Each ladder weighs approximately 18 lb (8 kg).
Removing Ladders from Storage
It is recommended that two people remove the ladder from
the insert: one person inside insert to unlatch and lift ladder
and another person outside of insert to help guide ladder out
of insert. Use following procedure:
1. Lower boom onto blocking at ground level. Boom
sections must be horizontal.
2. Unhook rubber latches (4, View B).
3. Lift ladder (1, View C) up and out of hooks (3, View A).
4. Guide ladder through lacings to outside of insert.
3
(2 places)
View A
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View B
4
(2 places)
FIGURE 4-31
1
(both sides)
View C
Stored Position
Item Description Item Description
1 Ladder 5 Keeper
2 Insert — 18 ft (5.5 m) 6 Insert
3Hook 7Hooks
4 Rubber Latch 8 Pad
5
2
1
7
6
View D
Working Position
7
WARNING
To Prevent Serious Injury or Death:
• Limit load on ladder to 300 lb (136 kg)
• Avoid improper use. This ladder is intended for use
only on Manitowoc #76 boom inserts. Any other use
is prohibited
• Use ladder for boom assembly/disassembly and
maintenance only when boom is horizontal
• Make sure ladder is properly secured to insert
• When climbing ladder, hands shall be free of any
objects. Objects which cannot be carried in pockets
or tool belts shall be lifted into place onto ladder
platform prior to climbing ladder
• Stand only on platform. Do not stand on cross braces