Manitowoc 16000 Operator's Manual

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SET-UP AND INSTALLATION 16000 OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2
Remove Carbody Counterweight
See Figure 4-15 for the following procedure.
General
The carbody counterweight can be removed with the live
mast when the crane is in the following configuration:
• 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.
Removal
1. For Series 3 only, remove 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 against side box until chain sling legs are taut.
d. Unpin side box from center box (store pins in side
box holes).
e. Lift side box onto transport vehicle.
f. Disconnect chain sling and remove shackles.
g. Repeat steps for other side box.
2. 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. Remove pins (6, View B). Store pins in center box
holes once box is removed.
d. Boom, hoist, and swing as required to disengage
slots (4, View C) in top of center box from hooks (5)
on carbody.
e. Lift center box onto transport vehicle.
f. Disconnect chain sling and remove shackles.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 at other end of carbody.
4. Attach shackles to crawlers for storage.
Remove Crawler Stairways
See Figure 4-16, View C for the following procedure.
If necessary, remove each crawler stairway as follows:
1. Attach nylon slings from assembly block on live mast to
stairway (6).
2. Hoist as required to support stairway.
3. Remove quick-release pins (8). Store pins in platform
holes once stairway is removed.
4. Slide stairway out of sleeves (7) on underside of
platform.
5. Lift stairway onto transport vehicle and disconnect
slings.
Store Crawler Platforms
See Figure 4-16, View B for the following procedure.
1. Remove safety pins (3) from ends of platform extensions
(1a).
2. Rotate platform extensions (1a) to stored position and
install safety pins (3).
3. Remove hitch pins (4) and push supports (2) in.
4. Install hitch pins (4).
Remove Crawlers
The crane must be in the following configuration to remove
crawlers:
• Mast arms fully raised
• Liftcrane Mast Capacities Chart selected on rated
capacity configuration screen
• Mast operated within limits of Liftcrane Mast Capacities
Chart at end of this section
WARNING
Tipping Hazard!
To prevent the crane from tipping — remove crane
counterweight before removing carbody counterweight.
WARNING
Tipping Hazard!
• Do not exceed capacities given in Liftcrane Mast
Capacities Chart when handling crawlers with mast.
Crane will tip forward.
• Make sure the crane is level. Check 2-way level on
front of carbody. Adjust jacks as required.
• Do not swing 10° either side of center (see
Figure 4-10
).

Manitowoc 16000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	16000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English