Manitowoc MAX-ER 16000 - Perform Pre-Raising Checks; Install Load Line; Install Block-Up Limit Control

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Manitowoc Published 04-17-17, Control # 067-11 4-43
16000 HANGING MAX-ER® OPERATOR MANUAL SET-UP AND INSTALLATION
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See Figure 4-23 for the following procedure.
3. Remove pins (8, View D) to disconnect links (9) from
storage position.
4. Attach equal length slings from assist crane to four lifting
lugs (10, View D) on extended upper boom point (11).
5. Lift extended upper boom point (11) off trailer and into
position at boom top (1, View F).
6. Align connecting holes in links (9, View E) with boom top
(1) and install pins (8).
7. Lower extended upper boom point until bottom holes are
aligned.
8. Install bottom pins (6, View G), keeper plates (7) and
end plates.
9. Lower upper boom point until rollers (12, View H) are on
foundation and disconnect assist crane.
10. If equipped with long top pins (6) in upper holes, store
them with end plates (View C).
11. Install short top pins (6a, View G) and outboard end
plates.
12. Securely tighten end plate screws for pins (6 and 6a).
13. As boom is raised, extended upper boom point rollers
(12) will roll along ground until links unfold. Upper point
will then lift off ground as boom is raised.
Make sure roller path is clear of obstructions.
Install Load Line
See Load Line Reeving instructions in this section for proper
routing and reeving of load lines.
Install Block-Up Limit Control
Install block-up limit components and connect electric cables
from block-up limit switches to proper receptacles on boom
and jib node controllers. See Figure 4-24
and Boom Wiring
and Limits Electrical Drawing at the end of this section.
Install wind speed indicator assembly if removed for
shipping. Use star washers to attach mounting bracket to jib
top to provide a good ground.
Perform Pre-Raising Checks
Perform the following pre-raising checks and correct any
defects before raising boom.
 Crane on firm, level surface.
 Crawlers blocked if required per capacity chart.
 All connecting pins installed and properly retained.
 Boom inserts installed in proper sequence.
 Boom straps installed in proper sequence.
 All jib backstay straps, links, and pins removed from
boom sections (if luffing jib will not be used).
 All insert and strap connecting pins installed and
properly retained.
 Load lines spooled tightly onto drums and engaged with
proper sheaves. Load lines securely anchored to
sockets at boom points or at load block and weight ball.
 All blocking, tools, and other items removed from boom.
 Electronic boom angle indicator properly installed and
adjusted.
 Block-up limit control properly installed and operational.
 Wind speed indicator installed on jib top.
 Rated Capacity Indicator/Limiter (RCL) properly
installed and operational.
 Proper liftcrane chart selected in RCL.
 Automatic boom stop properly installed. Must be
adjusted after boom is raised.
 Crane and attachment properly lubricated.
 Wind within allowable limits for operation.
WARNING
Crush Hazard!
Prior to raising boom, warn personnel to stand clear of
extended upper boom point rollers.