Manitowoc 16000 - Boom Ladder Assembly; General; Removing Ladders from Boom Butt; Installing Ladders on Boom Inserts

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Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2 4-45
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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BOOM LADDER ASSEMBLY
See Figure 4-23 for the following procedure.
General
Two ladders (2) are stored inside 40 ft (12 m) heavy insert (1)
as shown in View A. The ladders are designed for use in
assembly/disassembly and maintenance of #58 boom
sections and components. Each ladder weighs
approximately 15 lb (6,8 kg).
Removing Ladders from Boom Butt
It is recommended that two people remove either ladder from
the boom insert: one person inside the insert to unlatch and
lift the ladder and another person outside the insert to help
guide the ladder out of the insert. Use the following
procedure:
1. Lower boom onto blocking at ground level. Boom
sections must be horizontal.
2. Unhook rubber latches (5, View C).
3. Lift ladder (2) up and out of hooks (3, View C).
4. Guide ladder through lacings to outside of insert.
Installing Ladders on Boom Inserts
Lift ladder (2) to desired outside location on insert so ladder
is securely hooked over backside of upper chord and lower
pad (6) is firm against lower chord (View D).
Ladder must hang vertically against boom insert when
in use.
Storing Ladders in Boom Butt
It is recommended that two people store either ladder in the
boom insert: one person outside the insert to help guide the
ladder into the insert and another person inside the insert to
lift the ladder and latch it in position. Use the following
procedure:
1. Hang ladder rails over hooks (3, View B) inside insert.
2. Pull rubber latches (5) tightly over lower rails and latch in
keepers (4, View B).
3. Make sure ladder cannot move once latched.
WARNING
To Prevent Serious Injury or Death:
• Limit load on ladder to 300 lb (136 kg).
• Avoid improper use. Ladder is intended for use only
on Manitowoc #58 boom inserts. Any other use is
prohibited.
• Use ladder for boom assembly/disassembly and
maintenance only when boom is horizontal.
• Make sure ladder is properly secured to insert.
• Keep hands free of any objects while climbing ladder.
Objects which cannot be carried in pockets or tool
belts must be lifted into place onto ladder platform
prior to climbing ladder.
• Stand only on platform. Do not stand on cross braces.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
Ladders must be properly stored to prevent them from
falling out of insert when boom is raised.