Manitowoc Published 06-24-16, Control # 241-01 4-1
2250 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
SECTION 4
SETUP AND INSTALLATION
RIGGING DRAWINGS
See the boom and jib rigging drawings that apply to your
crane.
OPTIONAL ATTACHMENTS
If applicable, see instructions for optional attachments that
apply to your crane.
GENERAL SAFETY
To prevent accidents that can result in death or injury during
crane assembly and disassembly, comply with the following
general safety information and with specific safety
information contained in assembly and disassembly steps.
The terms “right,” “left,” “front,” and “rear” refer to the
operator’s right, left, front, and rear sides when seated in the
operator’s cab looking forward with the crawler motors to the
rear.
WARNING
Assemble or Disassemble Hazard!
Death or serious injury can occur if the assembly and
disassembly instructions are not followed.
Read and understand the setup and installation
instructions before attempting to assemble or
disassemble the crane.
WARNING
Tipping/Overload Hazard!
Avoid tipping the crane over or collapsing the mast:
• Assemble and disassemble the crane on a firm, level,
uniformly supporting surface.
• Do not exceed swing limits given in Table 4-3
.
• Keep the crane level when operating carbody jacks.
WARNING
Falling Hazard!
Avoid possible injury. It is necessary to climb onto the
crane and boom during assembly and disassembly steps.
Avoid falling off crane and boom! Use sturdy owner-
furnished ladders or aerial work platforms to gain access
to areas that cannot be reached from ladders or steps
provided with the crane.
WARNING
Moving Parts/Pinch Point Hazard!
Avoid death or crushing injury during crane assembly and
disassembly:
• Assembly personnel shall take every precaution to
prevent injury when working near moving parts.
• Maintain communication between the operator and
assemblers to avoid accidents.
• Do not raise or lower the gantry and mast until all
personnel are off the crane.
• Keep unauthorized personnel well clear of the crane.
WARNING
Falling Load Hazard!
To prevent lifting equipment from falling and the load from
dropping, the crane owner/user shall verify the following
prior to each lift:
• All lifting equipment (shackles, hooks, slings, and
blocks) have been properly maintained and are safe
for use.
• All lifting equipment has a capacity equal to or greater
than the load to be lifted.