SET-UP AND INSTALLATION RT770E OPERATOR MANUAL
4-16 Published 04-04-2017, Control # 446-09
b. Install dummy plug (1, Figure 4-16) on junction box.
c. Route cable through boom extension and stow
connector (1, Figure 4-17).
11. If erected, stow the extension fly section as follows:
a. Attach a length of rope to the fly extension tip.
b. Raise the boom to horizontal.
c. Remove the retainer clip and attachment pin from
the anchor and attach fittings on the left side of the
base section and stow in the base section.
d. Slightly raise and/or lower the boom to help control
the extension fly. Using the rope attached to the tip
of the fly section, swing the fly to the side of the base
section.
e. Elevate the boom and push in on the fly section to
engage the spring loaded latch hook (Detail E) on
the base section. Ensure the latch hook is properly
engaged.
f. Lower the boom and remove the rope from the fly
section.
12. Lower the boom to minimum elevation.
13. Attach a length of rope to the base extension tip.
14. Raise the boom to horizontal.
15. Extend the boom approximately 12 in so that the
extension base and fly stowage lugs will line up in front
of the guide ramps and pins on the stowage brackets
when the swingaway is positioned to the side of the
boom.
16. Extend the boom extension alignment jack until the
bottom left side attachment pin is free. Remove the
bottom left side boom retainer clip pin and attach pin.
17. Retract the alignment jack to its original position, then
return the jack handle to its stowed position.
18. Pull down on the handle to disengage the spring loaded
boom stop block. Place the end of the handle in the
retainer plate.
19. Remove the retainer clip and attach pin from the anchor
and attachment fitting on the top left side of the boom
nose; stow all pins in the base of the base extension.
20. Raise and/or lower the boom to help control the
swingaway and using the rope attached to the tip of the
base extension, swing the base extension to the side of
the boom.
21. Elevate the boom and push in on the extension to align
the stowage lugs on the extension with the guide ramps
and pins on the stowage brackets and fully retract the
boom.
DANGER
When stowing the extension fly, ensure that all personnel
and equipment are kept clear of the swing path.
DANGER
When stowing the extension, ensure that all personnel
and equipment are kept clear of the swing path.