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16000
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Table of Contents
Main Page
Default Chapter
5
Table of Contents
5
Section 1
11
Crane Data
11
MAX-ER Weights
11
Change of Ownership Registration
11
Crane/Attachment Identification
11
Description of Components
11
Identification and Location of Components
12
MAX-ER Outline Dimensions
14
English and Metric Conversions
15
Direct Conversion
15
Inverse Conversion
15
Manitowoc Dealer
16
Section 2
17
Continuous Innovation
19
Nameplates and Decals
19
Safety Messages
19
General
19
Safety Alert Symbol
19
Signal Words
19
Safety Symbol Identification
19
Safety and Information Signs
23
Maintaining Signs
23
Ordering Signs
23
Crane Access Points
25
General
25
Getting on or off Crane
25
Operator Manual/Capacity Chart Storage
26
General
26
Storing Manuals
26
Deploying Swing Radius Barrier
27
Storing Swing Radius Barrier
27
Safe Operating Practices
28
General
28
Read Operator Manual
28
Operator Qualifications
28
Operator Conduct
28
Handling Load
30
Size of Load
30
Attaching Load
30
Lifting/Moving Load
31
Multiple Load Line Operation
32
Signals
33
Holding Load
33
Safety Devices
34
Operational Aids
34
Category 1 Operational Aids
34
Category 2 Operational Aids
35
Assembling, Disassembling, or Operating Crane Near Electric Power and Transmission Lines
36
Electrocution Hazard
36
Set-Up and Operation
36
Electrocution Hazard Devices
37
Electrical Contact
37
Refueling
38
Fire Extinguishers
38
Accidents
38
Safe Maintenance
38
Maintenance Instructions
38
Safe Maintenance Practices
38
Environmental Protection
40
Boom Disassembly Safety
43
General
43
Location
43
Pin Removal
43
Disassembly Precaution
43
Personnel Handling Policy
44
Pedestal/Barge Mounted Cranes
46
Pedestal Mounted Crane
46
Barge Mounted Crane
46
Definition
46
Examples
46
Capacity Charts
48
Shock Loading
48
Operation on Barge
48
Definition
48
General
48
Definitions
48
Crane Inspection
49
Transporting Crane on Barge
49
Section 3
51
Standard Hand Signals for Controlling Crane Operations
54
Control Symbols Identification
56
Counterweight Requirements
56
MAX-ER Operation - General
56
MAX-ER Set-Up Mode
57
MAX-ER Remote Control
57
Crane Serial Number 16001128 and Newer
57
Turning on Remote Control
57
Operating Remote Control
58
MAX-ER Operating Mode
58
Power Switch
58
Counterweight Lifting Cylinder Switch
58
Emergency Stop Switch
58
Main Display
59
Information Screen
59
Mast Stop Limit Switch
59
Software Confirmation
59
Mast Stop Retracted Fault Procedure
60
Diagnostic Screen
61
Operating Precautions
62
Operation
63
Leaving Crane Unattended
64
Wind Conditions
64
Section 4
65
General Set-Up and Installation
67
Crane Orientation
67
Accessing Parts
67
Assist Crane Requirements
67
MAX-ER Weights
68
Shipping Crane Components
68
Operating Controls
68
Counterweight Requirements
68
Blocked Crawlers
69
Retaining Connecting Pins
69
Handling Fixed Mast and Boom Sections
69
Shipping MAX-ER Components
69
Installing MAX-ER Attachment
69
Prepare Crane
69
Assemble Fixed Mast
71
Install Mast Butt and Top
71
Node-6 Configuration with Mast Stop Limit Switch
73
Shipping Configuration (View A)
73
Working Configuration with Boom (View B)
73
Working Configuration with MAX-ER
73
(View C)
73
Working Configuration with MAX-ER (View C)
73
Remove Top from Shipping Position
75
Install 20 Ft (6 M) Insert
75
Install 40 Ft (12 M) Insert
77
Install Mast Top
77
Raise Mast Stops
79
Lower Wire Rope Guide
79
Connect Mast Straps
81
Raise Fixed Mast
83
Prepare Counterweight Straps
83
General
83
Calibrate Mast Stop with Position Sensor
84
Perform Pre-Raising Checks
84
Raise Fixed Mast Using Assist Crane as Holdback
87
Raise Mast Using Boom as Holdback
89
Check Mast Stop Pressure
90
Install Boom
93
Assemble Boom Butt and First Insert
93
Install Boom Butt and First Insert
93
Assemble Remaining Boom Sections
97
Connect Boom Straps
103
Install Intermediate Suspension
105
Install Standard Upper Boom Point
107
Install Extended Upper Boom Point
107
Perform Pre-Raising Checks
109
Install Load Line
109
Install Block-Up Limit Control
109
Install Hanging Counterweight Assembly
113
Prepare Beam Assembly
113
Assemble Hanging Counterweight
115
Connect Beam to Crane - SEQUENCE 1
117
Connect Beam to Counterweight - SEQUENCE 2
124
Ready Crane for Operation
126
Adjustments
126
Removing MAX-ER Attachment
128
Prepare Crane
128
Remove Hanging Counterweight Assembly
128
Disconnect Beam from Counterweight
130
Sequence 1
130
Disconnect Beam from Crane - SEQUENCE 1
132
Disconnect Beam from Crane - SEQUENCE 2
132
Disassemble Beam Assembly
137
Disassemble Hanging Counterweight
137
Disconnect Beam from Counterweight
137
Sequence 2
137
Remove Boom
138
Lower Fixed Mast
139
General
139
Lower Fixed Mast Using Assist Crane as Hold-Back
141
Remove Fixed Mast
143
Lower Fixed Mast Using Boom as Hold-Back
143
Disconnect and Store Mast and Counterweight Straps
143
Raise Wire Rope Guide to Shipping Position
145
Lower Mast Stops
145
Remove Mast Inserts
145
Wire Rope Installation
146
Wire Rope Storage
146
Removing Wire Rope from Shipping Reel
146
Seizing and Cutting Wire Rope
146
Anchoring Wire Rope to Drum
147
Drum Guards
147
Winding Wire Rope Onto Drum
149
Anchoring Wire Rope to Wedge Socket
151
Anchoring Wire Rope to Button Socket
151
Breaking in Wire Rope
152
Drum Kicker Adjustment
152
General
152
Adjustment
152
Pad Eye Usage for Wire Rope Reeving
153
General
153
Safety
153
Rigging Winch Operation
155
Selecting Rigging Winch Mode
155
Operating Rigging Winch
155
Free-Wheel Operation
155
Power Operation
155
Reeving - Load Block
156
Load Block Identification
156
Wire Rope Specifications
156
Wire Rope Installation and Maintenance
157
Duplex Hook
157
Guide Sheaves and Drums
157
Load Block Reeving
157
Section 5
163
Lubrication
163
Section 6
167
General
169
MAX-ER Sensors
169
Boom Angle Indicator Calibration
169
Boom Hoist Pawl Adjustment
170
General
170
Maintenance
170
Drum Pressure-Roller Adjustment
170
Adjustment
170
Automatic Boom Stop Adjustment
171
Maximum Boom Angle
171
Operation
171
Maintenance
171
Bypass Limit Test
172
Adjustment
175
Actuator Rod Replacement
175
Block-Up Limit Control
176
General
176
Operation
176
Block-Up Limit Control Deactivated
176
Block-Up Limit Control Activated
176
Maintenance
178
Adjustment
179
Mast Stop Limit Switch
180
Maintenance
180
Adjustment
180
Software Confirmation
180
Limit Switch Inspection
180
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Manitowoc MAX-ER 16000 Specifications
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Brand
Manitowoc
Model
MAX-ER 16000
Category
Construction Equipment
Language
English
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