Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2 4-23
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
Install Counterweight
See Figure 4-15 and Figure 4-17 for identification of the
counterweight used on the 16000 Series 1, 2, or 3.
Identification and installation of additional counterweight for
the 16000 Series 4 and 5 are located in separate 16000
Wind Attachment manuals.
Install Carbody Counterweight
See Figure 4-15 for the following procedure.
The carbody counterweight can be installed with the live
mast. The crane must be in the following configuration to
install the carbody counterweight:
• Mast assist arms fully raised. Mast will be at
approximately 105° (assist arms supporting mast) when
attaching carbody counterweights.
• Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart selected on RCL
configuration screen
• 360° swing permitted while handling counterweight
• Mast operated within limits of Liftcrane Mast Capacities
Chart at the end of this section.
1. For Series 2 and 3, proceed as follows:
a. Attach crawler handling shackles to lifting lugs (3)
on center box (1).
b. Attach legs of chain sling to shackles.
c. Lift center box into position at either end of carbody.
d. Boom, hoist, and swing as required to engage slots
(4) in top of center box with hooks (5) on carbody as
shown in View C.
e. Lower center box until bottom connecting holes line
up.
f. Install pins (6, View B).
g. Disconnect chain sling and remove shackles.
2. For Series 3 only, install each side box:
a. Attach crawler handling shackles to lifting lugs (3)
on side box (2).
b. Attach legs of chain sling to shackles.
c. Lift side box (2) into position and pin to center box.
d. Disconnect chain sling and remove shackles.
e. Repeat steps for other side box.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 at other end of carbody.
4. Attach shackles to crawlers for storage.
WARNING
Tipping Hazard!
To prevent the crane from tipping — install carbody
counterweight before installing crane counterweight.
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