Manitowoc Published 06-24-16, Control # 241-01 4-99
2250 OPERATOR MANUAL SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Install Spreaders
See Figure 4-52, Views C and E for the following procedure.
1. Using the pin (2), pin the links (L1 and L2) to the
extended upper boom strut (1).
2. Lift the spreader (3) into position and pin it to the links
(L1). Allow the spreader to hang from the strut top.
3. Lift the spreader (4) into position and pin it to the links
(L2). Carefully lay the spreader back on the strut.
Install Pendants
See Figure 4-52 for the following procedure.
NOTE: Pendants are furnished in matched sets of two and
must be installed as matched sets (pendant on one
side must match the pendant on the opposite side).
1. Pin the upper boom point pendants (P1) to the links (L1,
View E).
Pin the other end of the pendants (P1) to the links (L3)
on the upper boom top (see View D).
2. Pin the links (L4) to the backstay links (6, View B).
3. Pin the backstay pendants (P3) to the links (L4, View B).
4. Pin the backstay basic pendants (P2) to the lugs on the
spreader (4) using the pins (5,View E).
Lay the pendants (P2) on the ground beside the boom.
Raise Extended Upper Boom Point Strut
See Figure 4-53 for the following procedure.
1. Using appropriate slings, attach the hook from the assist
crane to the top of the extended upper boom point strut
(see View A).
2. Slowly lift the extended upper boom point strut with
assist crane until the backstay basic pendants (P2) have
enough slack to be pinned to the backstay pendants
(P3).
NOTE: Use caution not to side load the strut while lifting.
3. Pin the backstay basic pendants (P2) to the backstay
pendants (P3).
4. Using an assist crane, lower the strut forward until the
backstay pendants (P3) are taut and supporting the
strut.
5. Unhook the assist crane.
Connect Stop Pendant
See Figure 4-53 for the following procedure.
1. Slowly raise the boom until the upper point is supported
by the extended upper boom point pendants (P1).
2. Pin the upper boom point stop pendants (P4) to the lugs
on the upper boom point butt and lower the lower boom
point (see View C).