Manitowoc 16000 - Raise Live Mast to Operating Position

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Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2 4-13
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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Raise Live Mast To Operating Position
See Figure 4-9 for the following procedure.
The following controls are used to raise the mast. See
Operating Controls in Section 3 for identification and
operation of these controls.
• Go to rated capacity indicator/limiter configuration
screen to select the Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart.
The mast controls will not operate and the mast
operating limits remain off until the Liftcrane Mast
Capacities Chart is selected.
• MAST ARMS CONTROL raises and lowers the mast
arms independently of the mast.
• BOOM HOIST CONTROL raises and lowers the mast
while using mast as a boom.
• MAIN DISPLAY information screen monitors the mast
operating angle and identifies mast faults.
.
1. Select Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart.
2. Monitor MAST ANGLE on main display information
screen during raising procedure.
3. Increase engine speed to desired RPM.
4. Using mast switch on remote control, raise mast assist
arms (2) until cylinders stall and stop.
NOTE: The following will occur if you don’t do step 4 before
step 5:
• Mast will not rise.
• Hazard warning buzzer will come on.
• Hazard warning symbol and MAST BELOW 2
DEGREES icon will appear on fault screen.
5. BOOM DOWN with boom hoist control to raise live mast
(1) to operating position.
Mast will rise as mast assist arm cylinders (2) extend
automatically.
Mast assist arms will stop rising automatically when
mast assist cylinders are fully extended (approximately
115°).
6. Proceed to use mast as a boom with boom hoist control
for remainder of self-erect assembly procedure.
See Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart at the end of
this section for detailed lifting capacities.
NOTE: The following will occur if the mast is lowered to
156°:
• Mast will stop lowering.
• Hazard warning buzzer will come on.
• Hazard warning symbol and MAST TOO FAR
FORWARD icon will appear on fault screen.
WARNING
Falling Mast Hazard!
Prevent mast from falling over backwards or forward:
• Read and thoroughly understand mast raising
instructions.
• Select Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart in rated
capacity indicator/limiter configuration screen before
raising mast and using it as a boom. Mast operating
limits remain off until this step is performed.
CAUTION
Mast Damage!
Make sure mast angle indicator is properly installed and
calibrated prior to raising mast.
Mast can be damaged if angle indicator is not properly
installed.
WARNING
Falling Mast Hazard!
Prevent mast from falling:
• Do not use limit bypass to lower mast below 156°.
Mast will fall suddenly. Connect an assist crane to
end of live mast when it is necessary to lower it
below 156°.
• Do not lower mast assist arms until live mast is
connected to boom rigging. Mast will fall over
backwards if raised above 115° when arms are down.
MAST 2 DEGREE
FAULT ICON
MAST TOO FAR
FORWARD ICON