Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2 4-15
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Install Assembly Block
See Figure 4-10 for the following procedure.
1. Position trailer carrying assembly block (6) as shown in
View C.
2. BOOM DOWN to lower mast (1) to approximately 160°.
3. Unpin handling pendants (2, View A) from mast and
attach pendants to assist crane block (4) with nylon
lifting slings (3).
4. Support mast with assist crane.
5. Lower mast to desired position with assist crane. Do not
side load mast.
Use limit bypass switch to bypass mast limit and pay out
boom hoist wire rope as mast is lowered with assist
crane.
6. Reeve wire rope from whip drum through sheaves in
mast point and sheaves in assembly block (6, View B).
7. Anchor wire rope to button socket (7, View B) on load
block (see Wire Rope Installation
).
8. Connect 4-leg chain sling (8, View D) to assembly block.
9. Raise mast to at least 156° with assist crane. As mast is
raised:
⢠Pay out load line from whip drum.
⢠Haul in wire rope on boom hoist.
10. Once mast is at or above 156°, support mast with boom
hoist wire rope and disconnect handling pendants (2)
from assist crane block.
11. Pin handling pendants to mast for storage (View A).
12. Haul in load line on whip hoist to lift assembly block off
trailer.
13. Position mast in operating range (see Figure 4-9
).
WARNING
Falling Mast Hazard!
Prevent mast from falling:
⢠Do not use limit bypass to lower mast below 156° until
mast is supported with slings from assist crane.
⢠Assist crane must lift 14,000 lb (6 350 kg).
WARNING
Crush Hazard!
Do not stand or work under mast unless it is supported by
assist crane.
CAUTION
Equipment Damage!
To prevent damage, guide mast straps (5) clear of trailer,
as required.