Rigging work
11.9 Rigging/unrigging the counterweight
Operating Instructions GMK5250L 3 302 633 en 11 - 67
27.09.2017
11.9 Rigging/unrigging the counterweight
Depending on the version, the GMK5250L can be rigged with counterweight
mass of 7 t (15,432 lbs) to 80.1 t .
11.9.1 Information on rigging
Rigging the counterweight is a challenging task. Only experienced person-
nel who are familiar with the valid accident prevention regulations are
authorised to sling counterweight sections and instruct the crane operator.
When the engine is running for crane operation, the rigging personnel may
only climb on the truck crane when the slewing gear is switched off and the
slewing gear brake is applied.
The crane operator and rigging personnel must maintain visual contact
during the rigging process.
The rigging process for a single counterweight section is described.
Proceed in the same manner when rigging other counterweight sections
or blocks.
When rigging As the crane operator
• Lift the counterweight section onto the counterweight platform as
described in the section
Assembling counterweight versions.
• Now inform the rigging personnel that they can climb on the truck crane.
As the rigging personnel
• Do not climb on the truck crane until permitted by the crane operator.
• Position the counterweight if necessary.
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