Manitowoc 16000 Operator's Manual

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Manitowoc Published 05-09-17, Control # 011-29_v2 4-55
16000 OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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3. For past production units, proceed as follows:
See Figure 4-29
for the following procedure.
a. Remove pins (8, View A) to disconnect links (9) from
storage position and rotate links (9) to vertical.
b. Attach equal length lifting slings from assist crane to
four lifting lugs (10, View A) on extended upper
boom point (11).
c. Lift extended upper boom point (11) off trailer and
into position at boom top (1, View C).
d. Align connecting holes in links (9, View B) with
boom top (1) and install pins (8).
e. Lower extended upper boom point until bottom
holes are aligned.
f. Install bottom pins (6, View D), keeper plates (7) and
end plates.
g. Lower upper boom point until rollers (12, View E)
are on ground and disconnect lifting slings.
h. If equipped with long top pins (6) in upper holes,
store them with end plates (Figure 4-28
, View C).
i. Install short top pins (6a, View D) and outboard end
plates.
j. Securely tighten end plate screws for pins (6 and
6a).
k. As boom is raised, extended upper boom point
rollers (12) will roll along ground until links unfold.
Upper point will then lift off ground as boom is
raised.
Make sure roller path is clear of obstructions.
WARNING
Crush Hazard!
Prior to raising boom, warn personnel to stand clear of
extended upper boom point rollers.
Legend for Figure 4-29
Item Description Item Description
1 Boom Top 9 Link
6 Pin (long) with End Plates and Hex Screws 10 Lifting Lug
6a Pin (short) with End Plate and Hex Screws 11 Extended Upper Boom Point
7 Keeper Plate 12 Roller
8 Pin with Cotter Pins

Manitowoc 16000 Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	16000
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English