Manitowoc Grove RT9150E User Manual

SET-UP AND INSTALLATION RT9150E OPERATOR MANUAL
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Published 2-23-2017, Control # 644-00
For transportation, with the boom extension installed, certain
connections between both parts of the extensions must be
established.
Check transport condition:
• After stowing the extension, before driving the crane
with the extension folded at the side or when working
with the main boom.
• Before erecting the swingaway boom extension.
Transport Condition with Extensions Installed
The transport condition with the extension folded at the side
is created when all of the connections described in Stowing
Procedure: 59 ft (18 m) Extension, page 4-41 are
established. Check the following connections and establish
them, if necessary:
With the 59 ft (18 m) Extensions Folded at the Side
• The 36 ft (11 m) extension is locked at the front support
on the main boom and secured with the horizontal pin
(Figure 4-63).
• The two extensions are connected and secured with
retaining pins (Figure 4-59).
• The connection between 23 ft (7 m) extension and main
boom at the rear, is secure (Figure 4-65).
With the 23 ft (7 m) Extension Only Folded at the Side
• The connection between the extension and main boom
is secured with retaining pins (Figure 4-59).
• The connection between 23 ft (7 m) extension and main
boom at the rear, is established (Figure 4-67).
Installing and Removing the 26 ft (8 m) and
19 ft (6 m) Extension Inserts
Installation
1. Use another crane or suitable lifting device to install the
extension.
2. Connect a sling to the two lifting lugs (1) (Figure 4-68).
3. Lift the extension in front of the main boom head so the
four connecting points (1) (Figure 4-69) align on both
sides.
4. Remove the pins from the holders.
5. Insert the pins into the connecting points (1) and secure
them with retaining clips.
WARNING
Crushing Hazard!
Always put the extension into transport condition when
folded at the side or working with the main boom; only
then is the extension safely secured.
An unsecured boom extension can fall resulting in death,
serious injury or damaged equipment.
FIGURE 4-67
FIGURE 4-68
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FIGURE 4-69
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Manitowoc Grove RT9150E Specifications

General

Brand	Manitowoc
Model	Grove RT9150E
Category	Construction Equipment
Language	English