Manitowoc Grove RT540E User Manual

OPERATING CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES RT540E OPERATOR MANUAL
3-16 Published 01-15-2016, Control # 526-01
• Do not support any loads by the boom (i.e., no pick and
carry loads) while traversing a slope.
• Remove all cribbing or other non-standard accessories
from the crane.
• Avoid holes, rocks, extremely soft surfaces, and any
other obstacles that might subject the crane to undue
stresses and possible overturn.
• Conduct all travel with the assistance of a ground person
to warn the operator of any changing conditions in the
terrain being traversed.
The owner/lessee must take appropriate measures to
ensure that all persons operating or working with the affected
models are in compliance with The Manitowoc Company,
Inc. recommendations. The operator of the crane assumes
responsibility for determining the suitability of traveling on a
slope. Traveling on a slope should only be attempted under
the controlled conditions specified in these guidelines, and
must be conducted with the utmost diligence and care to
ensure the safety of all personnel performing the operation
and/or working around the crane.
Should the operator need to traverse slopes outside the
criteria defined in the above guidelines contact the The
Manitowoc Company, Inc. for further guidance.
Traveling with Elevated Boom
Exercise caution whenever driving the crane with the boom
elevated. Travel with the boom elevated is permitted as long
as the following steps are followed.
• Limit travel to firm, level surfaces.
• Inspect the route of travel prior to moving the crane. Pay
particular attention to any changing conditions in the
terrain being traversed. Also, avoid any overhead
obstructions.
• Travel must be performed in a controlled fashion.
• Do not exceed a speed of 24 km/h (15 mph).
• Inflate tires to the recommended pressure for travel
operations.
• When using the towing attachments, the boom must
remain horizontal.
• Fully retract all boom sections.
• Refer to Traveling with Boom Extension Erected, page
3-15 if the boom extension is in the erected position.
• Position the boom over the front of the crane.
• Engage the swing brake and turntable lock pin.
• The hook block may be reeved over the main boom
nose. The headache ball may be reeved over the main
boom nose or auxiliary boom nose. The block and ball
may be suspended below the boom nose. It is also
acceptable to secure the block or the ball to the tie down
point on the carrier to prevent swinging if necessary.
• Limit boom angle to a maximum of 20°.
• Do not support any load from the boom (see Pick and
Carry Load chart for limitations for this application).
• Remove all cribbing or other non-standard accessories
from the crane.
• Avoid holes, rocks, extremely soft surfaces and any
other obstacles that might subject the crane to undue
stresses and possible overturn.
• Ensure adequate clearance to any overhead
obstructions that the crane may be required to travel
beneath.
• Ensure that all personnel involved in the operation and
those working around the crane are aware of any
hazards that may be encountered and are trained about
how to avoid the hazards.
Traveling with Boom Extension Erected
7.9 m (26 ft) Boom Extension
Follow the steps below when traveling with the 7.9 m (26 ft)
extension erected.
• Position the 7.9 m (26 ft) boom extension at minimum
offset. Pin the 5.8 m (19 ft) extension in the fully
retracted position.
• Travel only on a firm, level surface.
• Fully retract the main boom.
• Limit main boom angle to a minimum of 0° and a
maximum of 30°.
• Do not exceed a speed of 2.7 km/h (1.7 mph) and
ensure crane is in low range, first gear.
• Ensure main counterweight is installed.
• Position the boom over the front of the crane.
• Engage the swing brake and turntable lock pin.
• Remove hookblock from main boom nose.
WARNING
Overhead Objects Hazard
Contacting overhead objects while driving the crane may
result in death, severe injury, and/or equipment damage.
Traveling with the boom elevated should only be
attempted under the controlled conditions specified in this
section.
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Manitowoc Grove RT540E Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Grove RT540E
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English