Manitowoc 16000 Operator's Manual

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Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2 4-53
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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Install Standard Upper Boom Point
See Figure 4-25, View F for the following procedure.
Do not install standard upper boom point if an extended
upper boom point or luffing jib will be installed.
1. Using nylon lifting slings, lift upper boom point (15) into
position at lower boom point.
2. Remove top pin (16) from holes in upper boom point.
3. Align upper holes (A) and install pin (16).
4. Rest upper boom point on ground.
5. Remove slings.
6. Slowly raise boom until bottom holes (B) are aligned.
7. Install pins (16) in holes (B).
Install Extended Upper Boom Point
See Figure 4-28 for the following procedure.
1. Remove lower boom point, as follows:
a. Lower boom until sheaves in lower boom point (2)
are just clear of ground.
b. Attach hooks from assist crane to lifting holes (3,
View A) in lower boom point (2).
c. Remove lower pins (4, View B).
d. Hoist against lower boom point with assist crane
until upper pins (5, View A) are loose and remove
upper pins.
e. Swing lower boom point away from boom top and
store.
f. Store pins (4 and 5) in lower boom point holes.
g. Lower boom top onto blocking at least 12 in (305
mm) high.
2. If installed, remove pins (6 or 6a, View C) with end plates
and keeper plates (7) from boom top (1).
CAUTION
Avoid Upper Boom Point Damage!
Do not rest weight of entire boom on standard upper
boom point. Structural damage will occur.

Manitowoc 16000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	16000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English