Manitowoc 16000 - Install Crawler Platforms; Install Crawler Stairways

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Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2 4-25
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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Install Crawler Platforms
See Figure 4-16 for the following procedure.
The crawlers are equipped with platforms (1) as shown in
View A.
Once the crawlers are installed, rotate platform extensions
(1a, View b) to working position:
1. Remove hitch pins (4) and pull supports (2) out to
working position.
2. Install hitch pins (4).
3. Remove safety pins (3) and rotate platform extensions
(1a) to working position.
4. Install safety pins (3) in ends of platform extensions (1a).
Install Crawler Stairways
See Figure 4-16 for the following procedure.
If the crawler stairways are not already installed, proceed as
follows:
1. Using nylon slings from assembly block on live mast, lift
stairway (6, View C) into position at desired corner of
crawler platform (1).
2. Slide tubes at top of stairway through sleeves (7) on
underside of platform.
3. Install quick-release pins (8) to lock stairway in place.
4. Repeat procedure for stairway at opposite corner.
NOTE: Stairways can be positioned at either end of either
crawler to provide access that meets user needs.